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Be Prepared: A Practical Handbook for New Dads
Gary Greenberg, Jeannie Hayden
Simon & Schuster, 2004
Be Covered in Poo or Be Prepared
I thoroughly enjoyed this book and refer to it often. I'm a first time Dad and both Mom and I find this manual helpful, especially the short and concise sections.
We have a detailed Penelope Leach book that we refer to for 'heavy' reading covering more in depth ...
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Sneakier Uses for Everyday Things: How to Turn a Calculator into a Metal Detector, Carry a Survival Kit in a ...
Cy Tymony
Andrews McMeel Publishing, 2005
Silly Rabbit! This book is ALSO for kids!
I'm not sure why some readers don't seem to understand that Cy Tymony obviously wrote this book series for kids. Boys, most likely, under the age of 10 or 11.
An audience of that age will find this book quite interesting, like its prequel. I'll repeat, if you've ...
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The Complete Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook (Worst Case Scenario)
Joshua Piven, David Borgenicht
Chronicle Books, 2007
Worst is the Best
The Complete Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook (Worst Case Scenario)
Great product! A compilation of many other gudess, plus a cd, it's a great value for the money. However, I'm going to have to get a second copy for myself; my college student son took the first ...
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Back to Basics: A Complete Guide to Traditional Skills, Third Edition
Skyhorse Publishing, 2008
I will now retreat from civilization
One of my top ten books. I am an avid outdoorsman and believe in being prepared(Boy Scout Motto) to take care of one's self "off the grid". This book might as well be my bible. It does skim a little on some subjects but on the whole it gives a thorough enough ...
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Sneakiest Uses for Everyday Things: How to Make a Boomerang with a Business Card, Convert a Pencil into a ...
Cy Tymony
Andrews McMeel Publishing, 2007
Lots of projects and lots of fun
As someone who's never been too adept at science or really enjoyed it all that much, I got my first taste of sincere, scientific satisfaction when I swallowed up Sneakiest Uses. These little projects are so simple, and they work! Now I find I'm curious about the ...
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How to Organize (Just About) Everything: More Than 500 Step-by-Step Instructions for Everything from ...
Peter Walsh
Free Press, 2004
Very helpful and practical
My every-day life seemed chaotic after the birth of my second child in August. Being a mother of another 2year-old girl and with my husband working for many hours, I needed a really working-out day-to-day program,not to mention some absolutely necessery tips to run my ...
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The Urban Treasure Hunter: A Practical Handbook for Beginners
Michael Chaplan
Square One Publishers, 2004
Best book for new treasure hunters
I am just beginning my hobby with a metal detector. I purchased several books on treasure hunting and this is by far the best. It has a broad range of extremely useful information. By all means start with this book if you too are a beginner. Most of the other books ...
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The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook
Joshua Piven
Chronicle Books, 1999
The book works...
I read the book. I saw a car accident. I can't go into further details because it is illegal to perform medical procedures without a degree in medicine. The boy didn't survive (he was brain dead immediately (happens when your head takes a cars bumper)) but his body did ...
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The American Boy's Handy Book: What to Do and How to Do It, Centennial Edition
Daniel Carter Beard
David R Godine, 1998
Some things simply never change.
Some things simply never change. "The American Boy's Handy Book" is a guide for young boys who still find the time of playing outside highly appealing. Although 126 years old, the ideas are just as applicable today as they were then. The ideas and games presented ...
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Code Complete: A Practical Handbook of Software Construction
Steve McConnell
Microsoft Press, 2004
Invaluable, Well Presented Information
There is probably not a whole lot to say about this book that has not been said already, but it certainly deserves another positive review nonetheless.
I bought this book thinking that I did not have a whole lot to learn from it. I was certain I had read enough ...
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The Dragonology Handbook: A Practical Course in Dragons (Ologies)
Dugald Steer
Candlewick, 2005
Dragons Galore!
The kids loved this Dragon book. There many small models of dragons in it and the kids built them all in about 20 minutes. They loved them and thought the models were great.
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The Practical Geologist: The Introductory Guide to the Basics of Geology and to Collecting and Identifying ...
Dougal Dixon
Fireside, 1992
Excellent!!!
This book is an excellent addition to my sons library! He said it has the most amazing pictures and commentary that he's seen.
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Practical Research: Planning and Design (8th Edition)
Paul D. Leedy, Jeanne E. Ormrod
Prentice Hall, 2004
Great book!
Great book...full of information which is easily organized and easy to read if you're interested in this good information.
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Messiah's Handbook: Reminders for the Advanced Soul
Richard Bach
Hampton Roads Publishing, 2004
Two thumbs up!
I bought this for my middle-aged son, a Richard Bach devotee, for his birthday. He was thrilled! He opens it to a new page every morning to read his lesson for the day. I bought a copy for myself but haven't had time to explore it yet. Soon!
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SAS Urban Survival Handbook
John "Lofty" Wiseman
Skyhorse Publishing, 2008
Good Stuff!
Once again Mr. Wiseman has put out a thoroughly useful, practical and comprehensive book. It will help everyone who reads it.
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