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The Pillars of the Earth (Deluxe Edition) (Oprah's Book Club)
Ken Follett
NAL Trade, 2007
Enticing novel indeed
When I finally came to the conclusion that I was to read the Pillars of the Earth for my summer reading, I was rather skeptical that a near thousand page book, dealing with the construction of a cathedral could keep me inspired enough to read it. I was ineffably ...
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Storey's Basic Country Skills: A Practical Guide to Self-Reliance
John Storey, Martha Storey
Storey Publishing, LLC, 1999
Great overall starter guide and reference
This book covers a huge range of country skills, including a companion planting guide. I wouldn't be without mine!
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Building Construction Illustrated
Francis D. K. Ching
Wiley, 2008
Useful for engineers, architects and design managers
This is a straight forward practical guide to building construction for engineers, architects, design managers and anyone involved in construction. Especially useful for graduates and those new to the industry.
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The Encyclopedia of Country Living
Carla Emery
Sasquatch Books, 2008
A must have
I read the negative reviews for this book before I purchased it. Nevertheless, I still ordered it. While the book is kinda like a phonebook type of product, the information in it is priceless. It covers so many topics. I strongly recommend it.
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National Electrical Code 2008 Handbook (National Fire Protection Association//National Electrical Code ...
NFPA
Delmar Cengage Learning, 2008
Handbook is a usefull tool
The NEC Handbook is a large book that won't fit into your toolbox but it is a good reference and project planning resource. I found the explanations to be clear and, in my case as an occasional electrician, apropos for my objectives. The graphics and use of color in ...
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National Electrical Code 2008 (National Fire Protection Association National Electrical Code)
NFPA
Delmar Cengage Learning, 2007
2008 NEC Code book Review
This book is essential to install electrical installations. It basically was created by the National Fire Protection Agency it explains how to install electrical systems so that you do not burn down the house or building down that you wire. It does not teach you how to ...
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Domino: The Book of Decorating: A room-by-room guide to creating a home that makes you happy
Deborah Needleman, Sara Ruffin Costello, ...
Simon & Schuster, 2008
Practical, Doable and FUN
As an interior designer, I am always looking at new decorating books for ideas and tips. I read Domino: The Book of Decorating: A Room-by-Room Guide to Creating a Home that Makes Your Happy, immediately. My approach is accessibility, sustainability and livability--a ...
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Music Theory for Guitarists: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know But Were Afraid to Ask (Guitar Method)
Tom Kolb
Hal Leonard, 2005
Excellent
Tells you all about music theory as it relates to guitar.
This won't give you any riffs. That's not the point of the book. It explains music theory as it applies to the guitar and gives you a framework in which to create those riffs. It works very well as a ...
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Code Complete: A Practical Handbook of Software Construction
Steve McConnell
Microsoft Press, 2004
Best of the Best
Besides agreeing with the other reviews all I can say is that this text has made me a better programmer. Truly.
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The Renewable Energy Handbook: A Guide to Rural Energy Independence, Off-Grid and Sustainable Living
William H. Kemp
Aztext Press, 2006
Awesome book!
Helpful and informative. Easy to understand diagrams and explanations in plain English (i.e. you don't have to be ultra-tech-savvy to understand it).
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Build Your Own Electric Vehicle
Seth Leitman, Bob Brant
McGraw-Hill Professional, 2008
Great resource for DIY electric car designers
I've read several books on Electric Vehicles and this is, by far, the definitive resource for the DIY Electric Vehicle designer. It provides details and pictures on every topic necessary to design and build an electric vehicle from an existing gas vehicle.
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2006 International Building Code - Softcover Version: Softcover Version (International Building Code)
International Code Council
Delmar Cengage Learning, 2006
Esencial
Es un producto de valor inigualable para los que nos dedicamos al diseņo de estructuras
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Water Storage: Tanks, Cisterns, Aquifers, and Ponds for Domestic Supply, Fire and Emergency Use--Includes How ...
Art Ludwig
Oasis Design, 2005
Read the book, Build the tank
I Built a 10,000 Gal tank straight out of this book for US$ 1,500.
It looks good & it doesn't leak.
What more can you ask for ?
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Solar Power Your Home For Dummies (For Dummies (Home & Garden))
Rik DeGunther
For Dummies, 2007
This book answered ALL my questions clearly!
My husband and I have become increasingly consciencious about saving our natural resources. It has been our goal to add solar panels to our house but most of the books out there were not written for the average person. This book answered all our questions in a ...
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Building Codes Illustrated: A Guide to Understanding the 2006 International Building Code (Building Codes ...
Francis D. K. Ching, Steven R., FAIA,PE Winkel
Wiley, 2006
Easy understand and get to the point
Interpretation of codes sometime is confusing. With the picture to explain, it is much easier to understand than just read the words. A picture is better than a thousand words!
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