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ISBN
9780312353889
Subject Area
Référence, Self-Help
Publication Name
Practical Guide to Practically Everything : the Essential Companion for Everyday Life
Publisher
ST. Martin's Press
Item Length
9.7 in
Subject
Personal & Practical Guides, General
Publication Year
2006
Type
Not Available
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Item Height
1.8 in
Author
Peter W. Bernstein
Item Weight
51.1 Oz
Item Width
7.6 in
Number of Pages
848 Pages

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
ST. Martin's Press
ISBN-10
031235388X
ISBN-13
9780312353889
eBay Product ID (ePID)
7038289973

Product Key Features

Number of Pages
848 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Practical Guide to Practically Everything : the Essential Companion for Everyday Life
Subject
Personal & Practical Guides, General
Publication Year
2006
Type
Not Available
Subject Area
Référence, Self-Help
Author
Peter W. Bernstein
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Height
1.8 in
Item Weight
51.1 Oz
Item Length
9.7 in
Item Width
7.6 in

Additional Product Features

LCCN
2006-045081
Reviews
"This handy guide is a wide ranging and lively GPS system for the many bewildering choices and questions we all have every day. Here you can get useful tips on how to grow an artichoke, prepare for a biological attack, find a job, select a furnace, and so much more." --TOM BROKAW, author of "The Greatest Generation" "This book is absolutely addictive. It's got answers to most questions you've ever wanted to ask, and it grabs you with questions you probably never thought of. Benjamin Franklin would be proud." --WALTER ISAACSON, author of "New York Times"-bestselling "Benjamin Franklin: An American Life" "This book is better than Google and a whole lot easier to use. You don't have to sort through 2 million hits to find the information you're looking for; just flip through this single volume to find practical wisdom on a slew of topics." --DR. MICHAEL ROIZEN, co-author of the #1 New York Times bestseller, "You: The Owner's Manual" ""The New York Times Practical Guide to Practically Everything" is that rare combination in a how-to book--very useful and a great read. The easy part is finding practical advice about something. The hard part is putting the book down." --EVAN THOMAS, Assistant Managing Editor at Newsweek and author of "John Paul Jones: Sailor, Hero, Father of the American Navy" "A savvy, sure-footed guide through life's many minefields. Indispensable!" --BRIAN DUFFY, editor, "U.S. News & World Report", "The most browser-friendly reference book imaginableÂ'¦this book is destined to become your essential tool." --O Magazine Â"This handy guide is a wide ranging and lively GPS system for the many bewildering choices and questions we all have every day. Here you can get useful tips on how to grow an artichoke, prepare for a biological attack, find a job, select a furnace, and so much more.Â" --TOM BROKAW, author ofThe Greatest Generation Â"This book is absolutely addictive. It's got answers to most questions you've ever wanted to ask, and it grabs you with questions you probably never thought of. Benjamin Franklin would be proud." --WALTER ISAACSON, author ofNew York Times-bestsellingBenjamin Franklin: An American Life Â"This book is better than Google and a whole lot easier to use. You don't have to sort through 2 million hits to find the information you're looking f∨ just flip through this single volume to find practical wisdom on a slew of topics.Â" --DR. MICHAEL ROIZEN, co-author of the #1 New York Times bestseller,You: The Owner's Manual Â"The New York Times Practical Guide to Practically Everythingis that rare combination in a how-to book--very useful and a great read. The easy part is finding practical advice about something. The hard part is putting the book down." --EVAN THOMAS, Assistant Managing Editor at Newsweek and author ofJohn Paul Jones: Sailor, Hero, Father of the American Navy "A savvy, sure-footed guide through life's many minefields. Indispensable!" --BRIAN DUFFY, editor,U.S. News & World Report, "The most browser-friendly reference book imaginable this book is destined to become your essential tool." --O Magazine "This handy guide is a wide ranging and lively GPS system for the many bewildering choices and questions we all have every day. Here you can get useful tips on how to grow an artichoke, prepare for a biological attack, find a job, select a furnace, and so much more." --TOM BROKAW, author of The Greatest Generation "This book is absolutely addictive. It's got answers to most questions you've ever wanted to ask, and it grabs you with questions you probably never thought of. Benjamin Franklin would be proud." --WALTER ISAACSON, author of New York Times -bestselling Benjamin Franklin: An American Life "This book is better than Google and a whole lot easier to use. You don't have to sort through 2 million hits to find the information you're looking f∨ just flip through this single volume to find practical wisdom on a slew of topics." --DR. MICHAEL ROIZEN, co-author of the #1 New York Times bestseller, You: The Owner's Manual " The New York Times Practical Guide to Practically Everything is that rare combination in a how-to book--very useful and a great read. The easy part is finding practical advice about something. The hard part is putting the book down." --EVAN THOMAS, Assistant Managing Editor at Newsweek and author of John Paul Jones: Sailor, Hero, Father of the American Navy "A savvy, sure-footed guide through life's many minefields. Indispensable!" --BRIAN DUFFY, editor, U.S. News & World Report, "The most browser-friendly reference book imaginable...this book is destined to become your essential tool." --O Magazine "This handy guide is a wide ranging and lively GPS system for the many bewildering choices and questions we all have every day. Here you can get useful tips on how to grow an artichoke, prepare for a biological attack, find a job, select a furnace, and so much more." --TOM BROKAW, author of The Greatest Generation "This book is absolutely addictive. It's got answers to most questions you've ever wanted to ask, and it grabs you with questions you probably never thought of. Benjamin Franklin would be proud." --WALTER ISAACSON, author of New York Times -bestselling Benjamin Franklin: An American Life "This book is better than Google and a whole lot easier to use. You don't have to sort through 2 million hits to find the information you're looking f∨ just flip through this single volume to find practical wisdom on a slew of topics." --DR. MICHAEL ROIZEN, co-author of the #1 New York Times bestseller, You: The Owner's Manual " The New York Times Practical Guide to Practically Everything is that rare combination in a how-to book--very useful and a great read. The easy part is finding practical advice about something. The hard part is putting the book down." --EVAN THOMAS, Assistant Managing Editor at Newsweek and author of John Paul Jones: Sailor, Hero, Father of the American Navy "A savvy, sure-footed guide through life's many minefields. Indispensable!" --BRIAN DUFFY, editor, U.S. News & World Report, "The most browser-friendly reference book imaginable…this book is destined to become your essential tool." --O Magazine "This handy guide is a wide ranging and lively GPS system for the many bewildering choices and questions we all have every day. Here you can get useful tips on how to grow an artichoke, prepare for a biological attack, find a job, select a furnace, and so much more." --TOM BROKAW, author ofThe Greatest Generation "This book is absolutely addictive. It's got answers to most questions you've ever wanted to ask, and it grabs you with questions you probably never thought of. Benjamin Franklin would be proud." --WALTER ISAACSON, author ofNew York Times-bestsellingBenjamin Franklin: An American Life "This book is better than Google and a whole lot easier to use. You don't have to sort through 2 million hits to find the information you're looking f∨ just flip through this single volume to find practical wisdom on a slew of topics." --DR. MICHAEL ROIZEN, co-author of the #1 New York Times bestseller,You: The Owner's Manual "The New York Times Practical Guide to Practically Everythingis that rare combination in a how-to book--very useful and a great read. The easy part is finding practical advice about something. The hard part is putting the book down." --EVAN THOMAS, Assistant Managing Editor at Newsweek and author ofJohn Paul Jones: Sailor, Hero, Father of the American Navy "A savvy, sure-footed guide through life's many minefields. Indispensable!" --BRIAN DUFFY, editor,U.S. News & World Report, "The most browser-friendly reference book imaginable…this book is destined to become your essential tool." --O Magazine "This handy guide is a wide ranging and lively GPS system for the many bewildering choices and questions we all have every day. Here you can get useful tips on how to grow an artichoke, prepare for a biological attack, find a job, select a furnace, and so much more." --TOM BROKAW, author of The Greatest Generation "This book is absolutely addictive. It's got answers to most questions you've ever wanted to ask, and it grabs you with questions you probably never thought of. Benjamin Franklin would be proud." --WALTER ISAACSON, author of New York Times -bestselling Benjamin Franklin: An American Life "This book is better than Google and a whole lot easier to use. You don't have to sort through 2 million hits to find the information you're looking f∨ just flip through this single volume to find practical wisdom on a slew of topics." --DR. MICHAEL ROIZEN, co-author of the #1 New York Times bestseller, You: The Owner's Manual " The New York Times Practical Guide to Practically Everything is that rare combination in a how-to book--very useful and a great read. The easy part is finding practical advice about something. The hard part is putting the book down." --EVAN THOMAS, Assistant Managing Editor at Newsweek and author of John Paul Jones: Sailor, Hero, Father of the American Navy "A savvy, sure-footed guide through life's many minefields. Indispensable!" --BRIAN DUFFY, editor, U.S. News & World Report, "The most browser-friendly reference book imaginable...this book is destined to become your essential tool." --O Magazine "This handy guide is a wide ranging and lively GPS system for the many bewildering choices and questions we all have every day. Here you can get useful tips on how to grow an artichoke, prepare for a biological attack, find a job, select a furnace, and so much more." --TOM BROKAW, author of The Greatest Generation "This book is absolutely addictive. It's got answers to most questions you've ever wanted to ask, and it grabs you with questions you probably never thought of. Benjamin Franklin would be proud." --WALTER ISAACSON, author of New York Times -bestselling Benjamin Franklin: An American Life "This book is better than Google and a whole lot easier to use. You don't have to sort through 2 million hits to find the information you're looking for; just flip through this single volume to find practical wisdom on a slew of topics." --DR. MICHAEL ROIZEN, co-author of the #1 New York Times bestseller, You: The Owner's Manual " The New York Times Practical Guide to Practically Everything is that rare combination in a how-to book--very useful and a great read. The easy part is finding practical advice about something. The hard part is putting the book down." --EVAN THOMAS, Assistant Managing Editor at Newsweek and author of John Paul Jones: Sailor, Hero, Father of the American Navy "A savvy, sure-footed guide through life's many minefields. Indispensable!" --BRIAN DUFFY, editor, U.S. News & World Report, "The most browser-friendly reference book imaginable...this book is destined to become your essential tool."--O Magazine "This handy guide is a wide ranging and lively GPS system for the many bewildering choices and questions we all have every day. Here you can get useful tips on how to grow an artichoke, prepare for a biological attack, find a job, select a furnace, and so much more." --TOM BROKAW, author of "The Greatest Generation" "This book is absolutely addictive. It's got answers to most questions you've ever wanted to ask, and it grabs you with questions you probably never thought of. Benjamin Franklin would be proud." --WALTER ISAACSON, author of "New York Times"-bestselling "Benjamin Franklin: An American Life" "This book is better than Google and a whole lot easier to use. You don't have to sort through 2 million hits to find the information you're looking for; just flip through this single volume to find practical wisdom on a slew of topics." --DR. MICHAEL ROIZEN, co-author of the #1 New York Times bestseller, "You: The Owner's Manual" ""The New York Times Practical Guide to Practically Everything" is that rare combination in a how-to book--very useful and agreat read. The easy part is finding practical advice about something. The hard part is putting the book down." --EVAN THOMAS, Assistant Managing Editor at Newsweek and author of "John Paul Jones: Sailor, Hero, Father of the American Navy" "A savvy, sure-footed guide through life's many minefields. Indispensable!" --BRIAN DUFFY, editor, "U.S. News & World Report"
Dewey Edition
22
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
646.700973
Intended Audience
Trade
Synopsis
Bringing the curiosity and expertise of The New York Times to the art and science of everyday life The wisdom of New York Times experts in every field is packed into one easy-to-use volume, making it an indispensable reference for every coffee table, kitchen, or bookshelf. Would you like know how to choose the best insurance policy?  How to get a copy of your FBI file?  How to pick the best vegetables to grow in your garden?  How to cure a hangover?  The New York Times Practical Guide to Practically Everything answers all of these questions and much, much more.  From the office and the classroom to the kitchen and the garden, this book covers every setting of everyday life with insightful advice insider tips, which are accompanied by hundreds of helpful illustrations, diagrams, maps, and charts.   Expert Advice from New York Times writers, including: - Eric Asimov on how to stock a wine cellar on a budget - Mark Bittman on how to grill fish perfectly- Marian Burros on choosing the best produce- Michael Kimmelman on the best new modern art museums both in the U.S. and abroad- Nicolai Ouroussoff on underappreciated architectural gems from around the world- Michelle Slatalla on tips for shopping on the Internet- Anthony Tommassini, Allan Kozinn, Jon Pareles, and Ben Ratliff on their album picks for a "desert island"  , Bringing the curiosity and expertise of "The New York Times" to the art and science of everyday life The wisdom of "New York Times" experts in every field is packed into one easy-to-use volume, making it an indispensable reference for every coffee table, kitchen, or bookshelf. Would you like know how to choose the best insurance policy? How to get a copy of your FBI file? How to pick the best vegetables to grow in your garden? How to cure a hangover? "The New York Times Practical Guide to Practically Everything" answers all of these questions and much, much more. From the office and the classroom to the kitchen and the garden, this book covers every setting of everyday life with insightful advice insider tips, which are accompanied by hundreds of helpful illustrations, diagrams, maps, and charts. Expert Advice from New York Times writers, including: - Eric Asimov on how to stock a wine cellar on a budget - Mark Bittman on how to grill fish perfectly - Marian Burros on choosing the best produce - Michael Kimmelman on the best new modern art museums both in the U.S. and abroad - Nicolai Ouroussoff on underappreciated architectural gems from around the world - Michelle Slatalla on tips for shopping on the Internet - Anthony Tommassini, Allan Kozinn, Jon Pareles, and Ben Ratliff on their album picks for a"desert island", Bringing the curiosity and expertise of "The New York Times" to the art and science of everyday life The wisdom of "New York Times" experts in every field is packed into one easy-to-use volume, making it an indispensable reference for every coffee table, kitchen, or bookshelf. Would you like know how to choose the best insurance policy? How to get a copy of your FBI file? How to pick the best vegetables to grow in your garden? How to cure a hangover? "The New York Times Practical Guide to Practically Everything" answers all of these questions and much, much more. From the office and the classroom to the kitchen and the garden, this book covers every setting of everyday life with insightful advice insider tips, which are accompanied by hundreds of helpful illustrations, diagrams, maps, and charts. Expert Advice from New York Times writers, including: - Eric Asimov on how to stock a wine cellar on a budget- Mark Bittman on how to grill fish perfectly- Marian Burros on choosing the best produce- Michael Kimmelman on the best new modern art museums both in the U.S. and abroad- Nicolai Ouroussoff on underappreciated architectural gems from around the world- Michelle Slatalla on tips for shopping on the Internet- Anthony Tommassini, Allan Kozinn, Jon Pareles, and Ben Ratliff on their album picks for a "desert island", This is the comprehensive resource for hands-on practical pursuits and matters of everyday life, from personal finance to gardening. The wisdom of "The New York Times'" experts makes this book an indispensable reference for every household.
LC Classification Number
HQ2037N48 2006

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