Sophie Marren spent her entire life trying to please everyone, from her distant father to her demanding husband, nearly losing herself in the process. But after discovering she was the only person in her marriage to have taken their vows seriously, Sophie walks away with nothing except for the boat she got in the divorce settlement -- hardly the ideal living arrangement for a woman who gets seasick in a bathtub. She knows she should sell it, move,...

"How do you face your fears when everything is terrifying? Fifteen-year-old Brynn can't stop thinking about death. Her intrusive thoughts and severe anxiety leave her feeling helpless--and hopeless. So after her mom interprets one of Brynn's blog posts as a suicide note, she takes extreme measures, confiscating Brynn's phone, blocking her Internet access, and banishing her to stay with her father, who lives "off the grid" on a houseboat in the Florida...

Describes different types of homes near or on water that people have chosen to live in, for a variety of reasons. Includes houseboats, stilt houses, oil rigs, and lighthouses.

Describes what it is like to live in a houseboat, explaining what houseboats look like, exploring the different rooms and their purposes, and including photographs, a houseboat map quiz, and a picture glossary.

Have you ever thought you might want to retire on a boat? Of course you have or you wouldn t have picked up this book! Whatever form your yearning for aquatic retirement takes, Jim Trefethen can help you realize the dream. After sailing together for over 40 years, the Jim and his wife have learned the secrets of living a content and productive life. Here Jim shares those secrets, including: making sure you really want to do it: then make sure you...

When Mole cannot sleep aboard the Leaping Salmon, he crosses to the cabin of his friend Mouse and asks for help, but none of Mouse's suggestions work for very long.

"Tiny Homes on the Move chronicles 21st-century nomads - people who inhabit homes that are compact and mobile, either on wheels or in the water. In photos and stories, this fascinating book explores modern travelers who live in vans, pickup trucks, buses, trailers, sailboats, and houseboats that combine the comforts of home with the convenience of being able to pick up and go at any time. With over 1,000 color photos accompanying the stories and descriptions...