Find tips, reviews, and features on Knotcraft The Practical and Entertaining sold for 25.87 $ , available in the Books & Magazines category; this product belongs to and is sold by Abebooks.com.
Whats the difference between a square knot and a granny knot What kinds of knots do fishermen use How do you make a rope ladder A tourniquet Whats the best way to secure a boat to its mooring or pitch a tent How do you tie stretcher knotsThese questions and many others are answered in Allan and Paulette Macfarlans encyclopedic work on the practical art of knot tying Knowing how to tie a variety of useful and reliable knots is a necessity for weekend sailors and campers its a passport to safety and success Rock climbing horseback riding and other outdoor activities also inspire the enthusiast to pursue the requisite knotsIn unusually clear illustrations rendered by artist Paulette Macfarlan accompanied by precise written instructions the authors of this book explain how to tie hundreds of knots including basic knots stopper knots and hitches toggled knots knots for joining two ends of rope hitches and knots for typing ropes to things whipping seizings loop knots horsey knots and hitches decorative knots lashing and splicing Practical applications are also discussed rappelling raft building tracking a canoe or small boat heaving line log rolling making a travois and rope tentframes beds and bunksIn addition to discussing the practical side of knot tying the Macfarlans cover the entertaining end of the craft knots and ropes in history and literature knot mystery and magic in ancient and contemporary times and games tricks and stunts with ropes and knots Nearly every aspect of knot tying is represented in this comprehensive and concise reference work Boaters campers boy scouts and others interested in practical or decorative knots will want to add this volume to their bookshelves
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James N Mosel Embarrassing moments in Spanish and how to avoid them A practical entertaining guide to using Spanish correctly
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Explore tips, opinions, and features on Pamela Harlech s Practical Guide sold at 23.98 $ ; this product is listed in the Books & Magazines category, produced by , and sold by Abebooks.com.
Provides cooking cleaning and entertaining hints as well as conversion charts and a glossary of terms
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Find tips, reviews, and features on Handbook for Hosts A Practical sold for 21.27 $ , available in the Books & Magazines category; this product belongs to and is sold by Abebooks.com.
A book about hosting etiquette
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Explore tips, opinions, and features on The Essential Guide to Practical sold at 20.07 $ ; this product is listed in the Books & Magazines category, produced by , and sold by Abebooks.com.
Astrology is an ancient tool for understanding ourselves our relationships and our lifes path It begins with the belief that everything in the cosmos is connected Then it traces the connection between us and the planets at the moment of our birth That connection reflects and influences every facet of our life on Earth from love to money Once you learn the language of astrology it makes perfect practical sense The Essential Guide to Practical Astrology offers an easytounderstand exploration of this celestial language that goes far beyond daily horoscopes In these pages you learn how to calculate and decipher your birth chart meet and discover the secrets of the great zodiac wheel and its 12 signs and tour the 12 houses that symbolize the major arenas in which lifes big events occur You also get A road map through the planets Sun and Moon along with key information on what their sign and house placement and their relationships to one another mean A walk through the cycles of astrology and how they reflect cycles in your own life Guidelines for creating daily monthly yearly and longrange planners so you can better manage your personal goals Tips for mastering the language of astrology to make predictions for your future The Essential Guide to Practical Astrology gives you a nononsense approach to a system that helps you discover whats best for you your life and your world
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Discover information, advice, and prices for Pacific Natural Simple Seasonal Entertaining, priced at 26.45 $ : it belongs to the Books & Magazines category; this product is sold by Abebooks.com and made by .
Both practical and inspiring the first book from Jenni Kaynethe creator of the eponymous lifestyle brandoffers ideas and tips for entertaining and living well throughout the yearnbspJenni Kayne embodies an effortless aesthetic where natural beauty is found in every detailnbspPacific Naturalnbspillustrates Jennis conscious way of living through personal anecdotes and tips with Jennis home state of California serving as the backdrop Organized by season this entertaining book is your guide to creating special moments with family and friends Each chapter includes tabletop ideas simple crafts tips for keeping a stocked kitchen and pantry what to plant in your garden and healthy delicious recipes From an apple harvest dinner and athome herb drying in the fall cocktail parties andDIY gift ideas in the winter flower arranging in the spring and a beach picnic in the summer Jenni shares her philosophy for creating traditions and living mindfully all year longnbspA thoughtful handson approach for stylish and balanced livingnbspPacific Naturalnbspshows us how to make the most of the time we spend together treating lifes details with creativity and care
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Find tips, reviews, and features on The Most Beautiful Mathematical Formulas sold for 26.27 $ , available in the Books & Magazines category; this product belongs to and is sold by Abebooks.com.
A lighthearted tour through 49 of the most interesting and useful mathematical formulas ever derived Now in paperback this whimsical book reacquaints the reader with the pleasure of playing with numbers Both entertaining and practical it reaches a level of sophistication consistently high enough to make intelligent people think but never aims so high that it is difficult to follow Accompanying the formulas are over 70 amusing cartoons and diverting stories that point up how everyday events can lead to fundamental mathematical insights Features 49 short inviting chapters written in simple clear language Proves that math is fun functional and accessiblenot an arcane subject reserved for specialists LIONEL SALEM Paris France is an internationally renowned theoretical chemist at the University of Paris and has an appointment to the world famous French National Research Center FREDERIC TESTARD Nice France is a mathematician at the University of Nice CORALIE SALEM Paris France is an artistillustrator who provided the books graphics
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Explore tips, opinions, and features on Debrett s Guide to Entertaining sold at 101.08 $ ; this product is listed in the Books & Magazines category, produced by , and sold by Abebooks.com.
Drawing on Debretts extensive expertise in manners and etiquette this practical guide will help to ensure that hosts and hostesses are able to cope with an array of dilemmas and challenges from catering for vegans and people with food allergies to dealing with drunken visitors ensuring that guests mingle and laying on special entertainments for small children and elderly relatives Structured around the four seasons the book explores British rituals customs and traditions throughout the year from Christmas Valentines Day Shrove Tuesday and Easter to Halloween and Bonfire Night It is also a helpful guide to the social events and occasions that punctuate the British calendar from country house operas and days at the races to summer barbecues and village cricket matches
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Discover information, advice, and prices for Stylish One Dish Dinners Stews, priced at 20 $ : it belongs to the Books & Magazines category; this product is sold by Abebooks.com and made by .
The James Beard Awardwinning authors of Entertaining 101 are back with another invaluable book for the modern overextended cookThroughout history onepot cooking has been a practical and convivial way to share a meal Now at the dawn of the new century onedish dinners speak directly to busy lives and fulfill our desire to share a homecooked meal with family and friendsIn Stylish OneDish Dinners awardwinning authors Linda West Eckhardt and Katherine West DeFoyd provide the recipes for 100 delicious meals that are stirfried sautéed roasted or braised cooked in the oven or on top of the stove including not only traditional soups stews and chilies but also noodle and rice dishes eggs salads and pizzas Poultry meat seafood and vegetables star in such tempting culinary creations as Beer Braised Pork Chops with Onions Apples Cabbage and Currants SlowRoasted Barbecued Brisket and Southwestern Vegetables and Seafood Paella with Artichoke HeartsEach onedish recipe is accompanied by a menu with side dishes and desserts that can be bought readymade or quickly prepared a beverage suggestion and a mini cooking lesson involving a technique a utensil or an ingredient that the reader can then use to prepare a different recipe on another occasion In short the authors have thought of everything thus liberating the busy cook from anxious speculation the better to concentrate on the pleasures of sharing a worryfree meal
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Explore tips, opinions, and features on The Practical Illustrated Encyclopedia of sold at 99.42 $ ; this product is listed in the Books & Magazines category, produced by , and sold by Abebooks.com.
Origami is intricate and delicate amusing and entertaining beautiful yet inexpensive and made from one of mans most versatile creations
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Explore tips, opinions, and features on The Life Skills IQ Test sold at 52.79 $ ; this product is listed in the Books & Magazines category, produced by , and sold by Abebooks.com.
Addressing the practical skills that lead to realworld success an entertaining series of inventive quizzes helps readers gain insight into how to identify develop and enhance their personal life skills in order to attain a more productive fulfilling life Original
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Explore tips, opinions, and features on Furnishing Forward A Practical Guide sold at 22.43 $ ; this product is listed in the Books & Magazines category, produced by , and sold by Abebooks.com.
An entertaining and informative decorating guide filled with professional and personal anecdotes shows readers how to find and implement their own personal style within a realistic budget providing an abundance of advice on shopping working with design professionals and much more 20000 first printing
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This little classic which was once titled Honest Graft and Dishonest Graft was written by George Plunkitt It provides an entertaining if somewhat discouraging description of why politics is driven by money and why reformers are merely a flash in the pan Another topic covered in the book The difference between honest graft and dishonest graft is equally alive and well among modern politicians A modern politician accused of exactly the type of real estate speculation Plunkitt uses as his example of honest graft occurred just a few years ago The politician sat on a committee that determined the site of government project and bought up the land before the project was revealed to the public When confronted his response was I didnt break any laws As Plunkitt would have said he was only practicing honest graft Plunkitt was a crony of the infamous William M Boss Tweed who created and presided over a Democrat ward based patronage form of government in the City of New York in the mid to late 19th century referred to then as and now Tammany Hall Plunkitt was one of his sidekicks who participated in all of the perks of office and had the ability to discuss his work with justifications worthy of the best wit of Mark Twain It is no coincidence that this little jewel of amateur literature has remained in print for over 100 years
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Discover information, advice, and prices for Berlitz Essential French A Practical, priced at 24.55 $ : it belongs to the Books & Magazines category; this product is sold by Abebooks.com and made by .
This comprehensive study guide allows beginning students to master and reinforce critical language skills at their own pace offering a quick practical and simple approach to learning Berlitz Essential French features interesting dialogs and entertaining illustrations that provide a thorough introduction to the language within its cultural context Grammar basics are taught through phrases and illustrations with no complicated rules to memorize Extensive practice exercises selftests a pronunciation guide and a helpful bilingual glossary make this lively guide perfect for anyone looking to tackle the basics
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Explore tips, opinions, and features on Garden Folklore that Works Hundreds sold at 21.7 $ ; this product is listed in the Books & Magazines category, produced by , and sold by Abebooks.com.
More than 350 fullcolor illustrations and photographs complement an entertaining and informative guide to traditional garden folklore that looks at ageold gardening techniques and advice from around the world and offers an array of traditional remedies that really work to solve a variety of horticultural problems 12500 first printing
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Discover information, advice, and prices for Practical Mariner s Book of sold for 20.76 $ , available in the Books & Magazines category; this product is sold by Abebooks.com and made by .
Is this an entertaining book The Practical Mariners Book of Knowledge is either the most useful boating book ever designed to entertain or the most entertaining book ever designed to be useful In its alphabetical organization that juxtaposes wildly disparate entries you can read about the derivation of fi gureheads where you turned to for recommended thicknesses of fiberglass hulls In between the whimsy however is the essence of centuries of seafaring experience distilled into a concise reference for sailors and powerboaters There may be no substitute for a lifetime of experience but this book is the next best thing It should be kept at the navigation station and on every boat Inside you will find information that is otherwise scattered through dozens of volumes If you cant find what you want quickly from the table of contents theres an exhaustive subject index If you need more precise data than a rule of thumb can provide you may very well find it among the 16 appendix tables which are also indexed Youll find rules of thumb for Changing a boats name Towing the safest way Burial at sea Preventing wood rot Hull thickness Anchoring rights Jib size Curing mast vibration Time taken for boat tasks Survival rations And a lot more open it up and get lost in the sage advice and witty wisdom that will make you long for the sea The perfect practical gift to give or receive The Ensign reads like a lively conversation with a friendly seasoned pro Lakeland Boating
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Discover information, advice, and prices for Pass it On A Practical, priced at 64 $ : it belongs to the Books & Magazines category; this product is sold by Abebooks.com and made by .
An easytouse guide to estate planning that walks you through the basics and guarantees more for your heirs and less for Uncle SamNow available in paperback this accessible and entertaining guide to estate planning helps readers gain power over the disposal of their assets Included is advice on talking to parents about their plans arranging an estate and keeping peace among the whole family And all the laws are clearly explained without the financial doublespeak that makes most people dread taking this important stepPass It On uses familiar TV characters including the Odd Couple Ralph Kramden and Ed Norton and Ozzie and Harriet songs and humorous cartoons to illustrate problems solutions compromises and all the laws Fun to read and filled with vital information this book takes the sting out of an important topic that readers cannot afford to ignore
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Explore tips, opinions, and features on Thor 36 in Gas Cooktop sold at 899 $ ; this product is listed in the Hobs category, produced by THOR, and sold by Homedepot.com.
THOR Kitchen offers the power and performance of a premium professional appliance at a practical price Sleek Handsome Versatile Wellbuilt These are the professional rangetops that keep that passion of yours for cooking and entertaining forever aflame Youll find up to six burners sleek control panels and convenient drip pans Simple dishes to haute cuisine these are quality range tops designed to inspire passionate cooks everywhere cooklikeagod Color Stainless Steel
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Discover information, advice, and prices for Simpli Home Morrison 33 in sold for 350.19 $ , available in the Sofas & Armchairs category; this product is sold by Homedepot.com and made by Simpli Home.
The Morrison Ottoman combines the functionality of a footrest a coffee table and an accent chair in a single piece An indispensably practical and stylish addition to a living room this small ottoman is lightweight and sturdy so you can easily place it where its needed Entertaining friends Its a comfy place to sit or use as a convenient table ottoman for games and snacks Relaxing after they leave Position this living room ottoman against your couch or loveseat put up your feet and take it easy To give your living room or family room a complete look pair this ottoman with one of our matching Morrison Sofas Color Mist Grey
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Explore tips, opinions, and features on Simpli Home Morrison 33 in sold at 285.14 $ ; this product is listed in the Sofas & Armchairs category, produced by Simpli Home, and sold by Homedepot.com.
The Morrison Ottoman combines the functionality of a footrest a coffee table and an accent chair in a single piece An indispensably practical and stylish addition to a living room this small ottoman is lightweight and sturdy so you can easily place it where its needed Entertaining friends Its a comfy place to sit or use as a convenient table ottoman for games and snacks Relaxing after they leave Position this living room ottoman against your couch or loveseat put up your feet and take it easy To give your living room or family room a complete look pair this ottoman with one of our matching Morrison Sofas Color Charcoal Grey
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