Search Results: Crafts, Hobbies and How-To from Books of the World

New York: Grand Central Publishing, May 2013. Trade Paperback. First Edition, later printing. As New. Pristine inside and out. Not from a library. No remainder mark. 330 pages. Just because you don't feel like an adult doesn't mean you can't act like one. And it all begins with this funny, wise, and useful book. Adulting makes the scary, confusing "real world" approachable, manageable - and even conquerable. This guide will help you to navigate the stormy Sea of Adulthood so that you may find safe harbor in Not Running Out of Toilet Paper Bay, and along the way you will learn:--What to check for when renting a new apartment-not just the nearby bars, but the faucets and stove, among other things. --When a busy person can find time to learn more about the world (It involves the intersection of NPR and hair-straightening.)--How to avoid hooking up with anyone in your office. --The secret to finding a mechanic you love-or, more realistically, one that will not rob you blind.From breaking up with frenemies… Read More

Menlo Park, California: Sunset Publishing, March 1995. First Printing (stated). Trade Paperback. Very Good. Interior pristine. Spine straight, tight and uncreased. Publisher's sample label to spine, otherwise covers clean and bright. Not from a library. No remainder mark. Not clipped. 96 pages. Color illustrations.

Menlo Park, California: Sunset Publishing, 1971. Paperback. 22nd printing, November 1991. Spine faded, otherwise As New. Not from a library. No remainder mark. Not clipped. 96 pages, hundreds of illustrations. The skills and techniques used in correcting minor electrical, plumbing and carpentry problems are clearly explained for the novice.

London: Apple, 1993. Hardcover. First Edition. As New book in an As New Jacket. Pristine inside and out. Not from a library. No remainder mark. 128 pages. Illustrated in color.

Enderby, Leicester, England: Blitz Editions, 1995. Hardcover. As New book in pictorial covers / no jacket. Pristine inside and out. Not from a library. No remainder mark. 144 pages. Illustrated in color.

Enderby, Leicester, England: Blitz Editions, 1995. Hardcover. Very Good+ book in pictorial covers / no jacket. Interior pristine. Spine tight, ends bumped. Covers clean and bright. Not from a library. No remainder mark. 144 pages. Illustrated in color.

Des Moines, Iowa: Meredith, 1983. Hardcover. First Edition, fifth printing, 1985. Near Fine book with pictorial covers / no jacket as issued. Endpapers lightly foxed, otherwise interior unmarked. Spine straight and tight. Covers clean and bright. Nor from a library. No remainder mark. 80 pages. Illustrated in color.

London: Ward Lock, May 1993. Hardcover. New. Pristine inside and out. No remainder mark. Not damaged. 95 pages. Illustrated in B&W and color. Gives instructions on how to repair and restore old or antique cane and rush items. Methods are given for several different types of caning and rushwork, and seven projects from chair seats to log baskets are included.

New York: Crescent Books, November 1993. Hardcover. Near Fine book in a Near Fine jacket. Interior pristine. Spine straight and tight. Jacket clean and bright. Light dust stains to top edge. Slight edgewear. Not from a library. No remainder mark. Not clipped. 175 pages. Over 160 color photos, inc frontis and endpapers. Depicts a variety of country-style flower and plant arrangements for different situations, and discusses dried flowers, gifts, and related matters.

Toronto: B. Mitchell, 1989. Hardcover. Near Fine book in a Fine jacket. Interior pristine. Spine straight and tight. Dust stains to top edge. Jacket clean and bright. Nor from a library. No remainder mark. Not clipped. 158 pages. Illustrated in color.

New York: Hearst, 1988. Hardcover. Fine book in a Fine jacket. Interior pristine. Spine straight and tight. Jacket clean and bright, spine slightly faded. Not from a library. No remainder mark. Not clipped. 256 pages. With over 300 color photos.

London: HarperCollins, 1996. Trade Paperback. Fine. Interior pristine. Spine straight, tight and uncreased. Covers clean and bright. Light dust stains to top edge. Not from a library. No remainder mark. Not clipped. 80 pages. From measuring up and choosing material, this book should help you dress your window with imagination and style. Interior designer Jane Churchill provides advice on selecting the most suitable type of blind or curtain to suit your needs, whether it be the elegance of swagged drapes or the practical simplicity of a kitchen roller blind. This book includes guidelines on choosing from the vast range of fabrics, tracks, poles and headings; it also shows you how to measure up and deal with problem-shaped windows. Step-by-step diagrams and photographs and practical hints ensure that even the complete beginner should be able to create professional-looking results.

London: HarperCollins, 1996. Trade Paperback. Near Fine. Some dust stains, otherwise As New. Not from a library. No remainder mark. Not clipped. 80 pages. Information on how to make stylish cushions, covers and household linens. It contains step-by-step diagrams, photographs and hints to aid you in transforming your home furnishings. The book includes advice on how to choose colors and styles to suit your home, with a comprehensive guide to furnishing fabrics and an easy-to-follow section on all the basic sewing techniques.

East Roseville, NSW, Australia: Simon & Schuster, 1993. Trade Paperback. New. Pristine inside and out. No remainder mark. Not damaged. 176 pages. Color illustrations. A unique visual encyclopedia of woodworking techniques. Original photographs and clear text guide you through each technique. Power-tool and hand-tool variations are fully described. A gallery of finished examples by leading craftspeople demonstrates principles of design and construction.

London: Ward Lock. Hardcover. 1993. First Edition. New. London: Ward Lock, May 1993. Hardcover. New. Pristine inside and out. No remainder mark. Not damaged. 96 pages. Illustrated in B&W and color. A detailed instruction book for amateurs interested in repairing and restoring old gilded pieces or recreating an antique finish. .

Yonkers, New York: Consumer Reports. Paperback. Fourth Edition / Updated. First printing, January 1996. Near Fine. Interior tanned, but unmarked. Spine straight, tight and uncreased. Rubbing to covers. Not from a library. No remainder mark. Not clipped. xii + 212 pages.

Mount Vernon, New York: Consumer Reports, 1986. Hardcover. BOMC Edition. No ISBN. As New. Pristine inside and out. Not from a library. No remainder marks. 242 pages. With first aid for carpet stains (blot with white clothes, immediately) and instructions on care for bronze, silver, and cast-iron, Consumer Reports continues its efforts to educate and protect the masses. There are details on house cleaning products, furniture care, clothes washers and fabric softeners, air cleaners and hand soaps, and a full appendix on stain removal. Next time you trip with your cup of coffee, you'll wish you had some fast answers.

New York: Ortho, 1995. Large Trade Paperback. Full number line. Fine. Spine faded, otherwise As new. Not from a library. No remainder mark. Not clipped. 320 pages. Hundreds of illustrations. 8.2 x 10.9 inches.

New York: Simon & Schuster / Fireside, June 1991. Trade Paperback. First American Edition / full number line. Very Good. Interior pristine. Spine straight, tight and uncreased. Publisher's sample label to spine, otherwise covers clean and bright. Dust stains to top edge. Not from a library. No remainder mark. Not clipped. 160 pages. Color illustrations. An introduction to paleontology explains the basic principles of geology, where and how to locate fossils, and how to extract, clean, and restore them.

Pleasantville, New York: Readers Digest Association, March 1991. Hardcover. Near Fine. Interior pristine. Spine straight and tight. Light wear to pictorial covers. Not from a library. No remainder mark. 448 pages. Includes a problem solver's dictionary, lists common items with uncommon uses, suggests how to recycle and reuse more, and provides formulas and recipes for foods, cleaners, and more.