The Well-Ordered Home (By Kathleen Kendall-Tackett, Ph.D., New Harbinger Publications, softcover, $12.95).

These days there’s no shortage of books that claim to offer the ultimate blueprint for home organization. Down to the last detail they’ll show you how to arrange your home so that it becomes a model of efficiency and order. The Well-Ordered Home offers an alternative. Rather than a list of do’s and don’ts you’ll find guidance for creating an organizational plan that fosters serenity and transforms your home into a refuge from stress.With this in mind, author Kathleen Kendall-Tackett, shows you how to tame clutter and keep “the pile” from piling up; recognize and change the thoughts that sabotage organization; create the home office that is best suited to your work style; turn your bedroom into a oasis of relaxation; put together a kitchen that best meets your needs; and incorporate junk-free beauty into your home.