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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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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
This BOOK makes me happy
domino: The Book of Decorating is subtitled "a room-by-room guide to creating a home that makes you happy".
If you have never set up a home space before, you can use this book as an all encompassing workbook. Simply proceed chapter by chapter and you will be supplied ...
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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
Alot of information packed in...
This reference book does not have many pages, but it does have a huge amount of information. This information is presented in a logical sequence, and I found it easy to read. Be aware that, just as with any guitar theory book, actually LEARNING the contents and being ...
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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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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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The Unofficial LEGO MINDSTORMS NXT Inventor's Guide
David J. Perdue
No Starch Press, 2007
Fantastic manual to the Mindstorms NXT
I'm a coach of a FIRST LEGO League team and I bought this book to help my son "get to the next level." I am making this book mandatory for every team member next season! It is informative, yet easy to read. It covers all the bases from good robot design to programming ...
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National Electrical Code 2008 (National Fire Protection Association National Electrical Code)
NFPA
Delmar Cengage Learning, 2007
N.E.C. code 2008
This is a must have for anyone in the electrical field. My continuing complaint with the N.E.C. is that is seems like it is written by lawyers, instead of electricians. You need to take a course to understand how to retreive the information you are looking for. ...
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The Pillars of the Earth (Deluxe Edition) (Oprah's Book Club)
Ken Follett
NAL Trade, 2007
Great choice by Oprah
After reading and loving Night by Elie Wiesel, I thought I'd try another of Oprah's book club picks. I had high expectations and was thoroughly satisfied with this book. It is a story that seems to go on endlessly as if you are reading a true history! Lots of ...
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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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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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Building Construction Illustrated
Francis D. K. Ching
Wiley, 2008
Every Architecture Student Should Own a Copy of This Book...
I purchased this book about two years ago and it has been worth every penny and more. I often just leave it on my desk for quick reference regardless of what stage in a project I'm in. I am currently a third year Architecture student and can see myself using this ...
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National Electrical Code 2008 Tabs
NFPA
Delmar Cengage Learning, 2007
NEC Code book
I thought I was ordering a paperback book,I received a looseleaf book.I don`t know if the mistake is mine or a misprint.I do know that thr NEC Tabs are not a CD Rom, they are sticky back tabs that stick to the page to locate articles in the book quicker.I`m pretty sure ...
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Clear Your Clutter With Feng Shui
Karen Kingston
Broadway, 1999
One of my favorites
This book was very motivating and pursuasive.She makes good points about the material things we own.Since Ive read her book Ive been able to let go of things no matter how expensive or appealing it is.I hope she writes more books
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Extraordinary Uses for Ordinary Things: 2,317 Ways to Save Money and Time
Editors of Reader's Digest
Readers Digest, 2007
Extraordinary Uses for Ordinary Things: 2,317 Ways to Save Money and Time
So much information that really can be used. Can not absorb with one reading. Marked most useful and will re-read balance over time.
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iMovie '08 & iDVD: The Missing Manual
David Pogue
Pogue Press, 2007
AWESOME!!!!!
EVERY book in this series of writers is SUPURB! Fantastic easy to understand excellent for a beginner to moderate.
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