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The Book of Basic Machines

The U.S. Navy Training Manual

by U.S. Navy ...

Have you ever wondered why levers and pulleys make it easy to lift heavy objects? Or thought about what it is that makes a combustion engine work?The Book of Basic Machines will give you the information you need to understand key concepts, techniques, components, and much more. Designed and prepared by the Naval Education and Training Program Development Center for naval training, and taught ... Read more

$8.99 USD

Have you ever wondered why levers and pulleys make it easy to lift heavy objects? Or thought about what it is that makes a combustion engine work?The Book of Basic Machines will give you the information you need to understand key concepts, techniques, components, and much more. Designed and prepared by the Naval Education and Training Program Development Center for naval training, and taught
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Tools

The Ultimate Guide

by Jeff Waldman ...

A must-have compendium for anyone looking to learn about the fascinating world of over 500 essential tools.This is the book for answering all your tool questions, gaining knowledge before hiring a professional, or simply flipping through just for the joy of learning something new about the objects that shape our world.This expansive guide catalogs more than 500 tools for measuring, cutting, ... Read more

$12.39 USD

A must-have compendium for anyone looking to learn about the fascinating world of over 500 essential tools.This is the book for answering all your tool questions, gaining knowledge before hiring a professional, or simply flipping through just for the joy of learning something new about the objects that shape our world.This expansive guide catalogs more than 500 tools for measuring, cutting,
... Read more
Handplane Essentials, Revised & Expanded

by Christopher Schwarz ...

Everything you need to use your handplanes!No woodworking tool is more satisfying, quick and precise to use than a handplane. Planes can process timber in its rough state, bring boards up to a glimmering smoothness, cut rabbets, dados, grooves and other joints, and trim wood with a precision that has yet to be matched by power tools.Yet many woodworkers--both beginners and professionals--are ... Read more

$17.99 USD

Everything you need to use your handplanes!No woodworking tool is more satisfying, quick and precise to use than a handplane. Planes can process timber in its rough state, bring boards up to a glimmering smoothness, cut rabbets, dados, grooves and other joints, and trim wood with a precision that has yet to be matched by power tools.Yet many woodworkers--both beginners and professionals--are
... Read more
The Ultimate Grid-Down Survival Guide

Essential Skills, Tools and Tactical Know-How to Survive and Thrive in Any Critical Scenario, Building a Foundation of Self-Sufficiency for Your Home and Family

by Jackson R. Thorne ...

Series series The Ultimate Prepper's Survival Guide Series
⚡️ As the world moves forward, preparing for the inevitable, will you stand by watching, or will you be among the resilient few who thrive against the odds? ⚡️In today’s unpredictable world, the security of your home and the safety of your family hinge on your preparedness for unforeseen events. "The Ultimate Grid-Down Survival Guide" is your comprehensive manual to not just surviving, but ... Read more

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⚡️ As the world moves forward, preparing for the inevitable, will you stand by watching, or will you be among the resilient few who thrive against the odds? ⚡️In today’s unpredictable world, the security of your home and the safety of your family hinge on your preparedness for unforeseen events. "The Ultimate Grid-Down Survival Guide" is your comprehensive manual to not just surviving, but
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The Ultimate Military Home Defense Bible

[5 in 1] Transform Your Home Into an Elite Security Bunker and Defend Your Family with Navy SEAL-Proof Bug-In Strategies for Any Crisis

by Ryan Foster ...

Exclusive VIDEO CONTENT in Every Chapter, plus 3 Essential Survival Resources only for the next 7 orders!⚔️ Are you ready to transform your home into the ultimate safe haven using proven military-grade survival tactics?When disaster strikes—whether it’s a natural catastrophe, economic collapse, or home invasion—will your home be prepared to protect your family? In today's uncertain world, having a ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Exclusive VIDEO CONTENT in Every Chapter, plus 3 Essential Survival Resources only for the next 7 orders!⚔️ Are you ready to transform your home into the ultimate safe haven using proven military-grade survival tactics?When disaster strikes—whether it’s a natural catastrophe, economic collapse, or home invasion—will your home be prepared to protect your family? In today's uncertain world, having a
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Essential Home Skills Handbook

Everything You Need to Know as a New Homeowner

by Editors of Cool Springs Press, Chris Peterson ...

Series series Black & Decker
BLACK+DECKER Essential Home Skills Handbookoffers 100+ beginner-friendly solutions for common household headaches, with achievable DIY projects and full-color step photos and illustrations.Whether you’re moving from an apartment to yourfirst homeor you’re inspired to tackle a particular home project, we’re glad you’re here! If you’ve decided it’s time to fix that dripping faucetor a small gutter ... Read more

$17.99 USD

BLACK+DECKER Essential Home Skills Handbookoffers 100+ beginner-friendly solutions for common household headaches, with achievable DIY projects and full-color step photos and illustrations.Whether you’re moving from an apartment to yourfirst homeor you’re inspired to tackle a particular home project, we’re glad you’re here! If you’ve decided it’s time to fix that dripping faucetor a small gutter
... Read more
The HVAC Guide for Beginners

Your Practical Manual to Understanding Your Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning System

by Eddie S. Erhart ...

Is your home's HVAC system driving you crazy? It's time to get proactive and save energy costs!We've all been there: the sweltering heat of summer or the bone-chilling cold of winter, battling a temperamental HVAC system that seems to have a mind of its own. The sky-high energy bills, the confusing jargon, the nagging feeling that you're at the mercy of this complex machine, it's enough to make ... Read more

$5.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Is your home's HVAC system driving you crazy? It's time to get proactive and save energy costs!We've all been there: the sweltering heat of summer or the bone-chilling cold of winter, battling a temperamental HVAC system that seems to have a mind of its own. The sky-high energy bills, the confusing jargon, the nagging feeling that you're at the mercy of this complex machine, it's enough to make
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The Welding Guide for Farm and Ranches

Your Workshop Fabrication and Repair Guide to Weld, Cut, and Shape Metal and Farm Equipment

by Kimberly Owens ...

Mаnу specialized ѕесtоrѕ such as mining, соnѕtruсtіоn, fоrеѕtrу, farming and heavy еԛuірmеnt buѕіnеѕѕеѕ require wеldіng fаbrісаtіоn іn order tо bе еffісіеnt in thеіr fіеld оf work. Welding fаbrісаtіоn іѕ the bіndіng element that kеерѕ mаnу buѕіnеѕѕеѕ going whеn mасhіnеѕ break and раrtѕ dоn't еxіѕt tо еаѕіlу rерlасе thеm. Thе fаbrісаtіоn оf parts thrоugh wеldіng can also рut businesses аhеаd оf ... Read more

$3.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Mаnу specialized ѕесtоrѕ such as mining, соnѕtruсtіоn, fоrеѕtrу, farming and heavy еԛuірmеnt buѕіnеѕѕеѕ require wеldіng fаbrісаtіоn іn order tо bе еffісіеnt in thеіr fіеld оf work. Welding fаbrісаtіоn іѕ the bіndіng element that kеерѕ mаnу buѕіnеѕѕеѕ going whеn mасhіnеѕ break and раrtѕ dоn't еxіѕt tо еаѕіlу rерlасе thеm. Thе fаbrісаtіоn оf parts thrоugh wеldіng can also рut businesses аhеаd оf
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Switchblades of Italy

by Tim Zinser, Dan Fuller, Neal Punchard ...

This book starts the reader on a journey through time, with a short history of folding knives, leading to the evolution of the first switchblade. Progressing through time, wonderful photos illustrate the descriptions of switchblades. Throughout the book, highlighted sections showcase specific details that will be most helpful to collectors. Also included are facts about knifemakers styles, ... Read more

$17.29 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This book starts the reader on a journey through time, with a short history of folding knives, leading to the evolution of the first switchblade. Progressing through time, wonderful photos illustrate the descriptions of switchblades. Throughout the book, highlighted sections showcase specific details that will be most helpful to collectors. Also included are facts about knifemakers styles,
... Read more
The Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Bible

[5 in 1] Master the Control of HVAC Systems to Save Money on Repairs and Maintenance in the Long Run. Includes Valuable Tips for Reducing Costs Right Away

by Alex M. Aguilar ...

Discover the ultimate HVAC installation handbook and learn how you can create a low-cost, energy-efficient air conditioning system without having to spend hundreds of dollars.Do you want to install an HVAC system in your home, business, or RV, but you don’t want to spend hundreds of dollars on a professional?Are you searching for easy troubleshooting tips to help you repair or maintain your ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Discover the ultimate HVAC installation handbook and learn how you can create a low-cost, energy-efficient air conditioning system without having to spend hundreds of dollars.Do you want to install an HVAC system in your home, business, or RV, but you don’t want to spend hundreds of dollars on a professional?Are you searching for easy troubleshooting tips to help you repair or maintain your
... Read more
Learn to Weld

Beginning MIG Welding and Metal Fabrication Basics - Includes techniques you can use for home and automotive repair, metal fabrication projects, sculpture, and more

by Stephen Christena ...

Master MIG welding and the metal fabrication techniques you need to repair, create, and duplicate projects in your home welding studio. Learn to Weld starts with the basics: setting up your studio, the right safety gear and safety procedures, and the equipment and materials you will need to begin with welding. With the help of step-by-step metalworking photos and tutorials, you will learn detailed ... Read more

$17.99 USD

Master MIG welding and the metal fabrication techniques you need to repair, create, and duplicate projects in your home welding studio. Learn to Weld starts with the basics: setting up your studio, the right safety gear and safety procedures, and the equipment and materials you will need to begin with welding. With the help of step-by-step metalworking photos and tutorials, you will learn detailed
... Read more
No Grid, Ultimate Survival Bible

Produce Everything You Will Ever Need On Your Property

by Michael Mils, Daniel Grant PhD, Patrick Gallagher, Smith Dyy ...

NO GRID: The Ultimate Survival Bible is the only guide you’ll ever need to thrive in a world without electricity. Packed with over 80 ingenious off-grid living projects, this book shows you how to protect your family and become truly self-sufficient in any crisis.Covering everything from emergency preparedness and home defence to sustainable living and alternative energy, this comprehensive manual ... Read more

$4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

NO GRID: The Ultimate Survival Bible is the only guide you’ll ever need to thrive in a world without electricity. Packed with over 80 ingenious off-grid living projects, this book shows you how to protect your family and become truly self-sufficient in any crisis.Covering everything from emergency preparedness and home defence to sustainable living and alternative energy, this comprehensive manual
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The New Bandsaw Box Book

Techniques & Patterns for the Modern Woodworker

by David Picciuto ...

No woodworking project is more fun to make than a box.Requiring little material and offering lots of challenges, making a wooden box results in a satisfyingly functional project that is proudly used and displayed or given as a gift that will be cherished for years. It’s no wonder boxes rank as the most popular woodworking project by beginners and advanced craftsman alike. David Picciuto is a huge ... Read more

$16.59 USD

No woodworking project is more fun to make than a box.Requiring little material and offering lots of challenges, making a wooden box results in a satisfyingly functional project that is proudly used and displayed or given as a gift that will be cherished for years. It’s no wonder boxes rank as the most popular woodworking project by beginners and advanced craftsman alike. David Picciuto is a huge
... Read more
The Ultimate Router Guide

Jigs, Joinery, Projects and More...

Edited by Popular Woodworking ...

Learn all about the most versatile tool in your shop!What can a router add to your woodworking? Simple and complicated joinery for boxes, cabinetry, tables, chairs, doors and much more. You can produce a dizzying array of decorative edge and surface treatments--from a basic chamfer or roundover, to intricate intarsia and inlay.• In a special 54-page primer you'll learn the basics on fixed-base ... Read more

$17.99 USD

Learn all about the most versatile tool in your shop!What can a router add to your woodworking? Simple and complicated joinery for boxes, cabinetry, tables, chairs, doors and much more. You can produce a dizzying array of decorative edge and surface treatments--from a basic chamfer or roundover, to intricate intarsia and inlay.• In a special 54-page primer you'll learn the basics on fixed-base
... Read more
Hand Tool Basics

Woodworking Tools and How to Use Them

by Steve Branam ...

Everything you need to start woodworking with hand tools!Hand tool woodworking can be a source of great pride, satisfaction and amazing results--not to mention less noise and sawdust. But there's a lot to learn, what with a seemingly endless array of chisels and mallets to workbenches and handplanes. You'll learn proven methods for sharpening your tools, prepping your stock and timeless joinery ... Read more

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Everything you need to start woodworking with hand tools!Hand tool woodworking can be a source of great pride, satisfaction and amazing results--not to mention less noise and sawdust. But there's a lot to learn, what with a seemingly endless array of chisels and mallets to workbenches and handplanes. You'll learn proven methods for sharpening your tools, prepping your stock and timeless joinery
... Read more
Smart Guide: Using Your Table Saw

Safety Tips and Project Setup for Quality Results

by Editors of Skills Institute Press ...

Master Your Table Saw with Safer Setup, Cleaner Cuts, and Expert TechniquesFrom ripping and crosscutting to cutting dados and moldings, the table saw is one of the most versatile tools in any woodworking shop. Smart Guide: Using Your Table Saw provides the practical instruction you need to work safely, accurately, and with confidence.Learn the fundamentals of table saw safety, machine setup, blade ... Read more

$9.99 USD

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Master Your Table Saw with Safer Setup, Cleaner Cuts, and Expert TechniquesFrom ripping and crosscutting to cutting dados and moldings, the table saw is one of the most versatile tools in any woodworking shop. Smart Guide: Using Your Table Saw provides the practical instruction you need to work safely, accurately, and with confidence.Learn the fundamentals of table saw safety, machine setup, blade
... Read more
Fotovoltaico di nuova generazione

Guida alla progettazione e alla realizzazione

by Fabio Andreolli ...

Il libro intende fornire una panoramica globale sugli aspetti tecnologici, progettuali ed economici dei sistemi di generazione alimentati da fonte rinnovabile di tipo fotovoltaica. Sono trattate tutte le tematiche e le parti di cui è composto l’impianto, con particolare attenzione alle nuove tecnologie e soluzioni innovative (come off grid, stand alone, accumulatori, etc). Il volume contiene ... Read more

$24.99 USD

Il libro intende fornire una panoramica globale sugli aspetti tecnologici, progettuali ed economici dei sistemi di generazione alimentati da fonte rinnovabile di tipo fotovoltaica. Sono trattate tutte le tematiche e le parti di cui è composto l’impianto, con particolare attenzione alle nuove tecnologie e soluzioni innovative (come off grid, stand alone, accumulatori, etc). Il volume contiene
... Read more
Drills and Drill Presses (Missing Shop Manual )

The Tool Information You Need at Your Fingertips

by Skill Institute Press, Editor, John Kelsey ...

Knowing your tools is essential for every woodworker, and this is the one book you need to completely understand the drills and drill presses you own or are thinking of purchasing. Here is everything you want to know about drills with useful photographs and illustrations to accompany the clear and instructive text. For beginners, the book details important safety instructions for operating a drill ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Knowing your tools is essential for every woodworker, and this is the one book you need to completely understand the drills and drill presses you own or are thinking of purchasing. Here is everything you want to know about drills with useful photographs and illustrations to accompany the clear and instructive text. For beginners, the book details important safety instructions for operating a drill
... Read more
Apparatus & Equipment Mastery Tools of the Trade

by Eric J. Neal ...

Fire Apparatus and Equipment Mastery: Tools of the Trade is a definitive guide written by Eric J. Neal, an experienced fire service leader who has served in roles from firefighter to fire chief. Crafted with passion and precision, this book is more than a manual—it's a mentorship in print. With a boots-on-the-ground perspective and a deep respect for the traditions and advancements of the fire ... Read more

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Fire Apparatus and Equipment Mastery: Tools of the Trade is a definitive guide written by Eric J. Neal, an experienced fire service leader who has served in roles from firefighter to fire chief. Crafted with passion and precision, this book is more than a manual—it's a mentorship in print. With a boots-on-the-ground perspective and a deep respect for the traditions and advancements of the fire
... Read more
OFF-GRID PROJECTS

Effective Tips and Tricks to Survive When the Grid Goes Down and How to Build Your Self-Sufficient Homestead

by Isabelle Martin ...

Is our society increasingly relies on electricity and technology, it's easy to forget how much we depend on the power grid. But what happens when that grid goes down? A natural disaster, a cyberattack, or a major power outage could leave us without access to essential resources like food, water, and heat. Those who are prepared and self-sufficient are more likely to thrive in these situations.Off ... Read more

$4.99 USD

Is our society increasingly relies on electricity and technology, it's easy to forget how much we depend on the power grid. But what happens when that grid goes down? A natural disaster, a cyberattack, or a major power outage could leave us without access to essential resources like food, water, and heat. Those who are prepared and self-sufficient are more likely to thrive in these situations.Off
... Read more
Prices Realized on Rare Imprinted American Wooden Planes - 1979-1992

by Emil Pollak, Martyl Pollak ...

A unique reference that lists and details over 2,000 transactions occurring at public auctions and private sales from 1979-1992, with the majority of the reported transactions occurring since 1987. Information is arranged alphabetically by planemaker (over 600 are covered) and then by imprint type (619 imprints are illustrated). Each transaction is listed by date (most recent transactions first), ... Read more

$14.99 USD

A unique reference that lists and details over 2,000 transactions occurring at public auctions and private sales from 1979-1992, with the majority of the reported transactions occurring since 1987. Information is arranged alphabetically by planemaker (over 600 are covered) and then by imprint type (619 imprints are illustrated). Each transaction is listed by date (most recent transactions first),
... Read more
Smart Guide: Using Your Band Saw

Safety Tips and Project Setup for Quality Results

by Editors of Skills Institute Press ...

Make Every Cut Count with Safer Setup and Expert TechniquesFrom straight cuts and smooth curves to precision resawing, the band saw is one of the most versatile tools in any woodworking shop. Smart Guide: Using Your Band Saw provides the practical instruction you need to use it safely, accurately, and with confidence.Learn the essentials of band saw safety, machine setup, blade selection, tuning, ... Read more

$9.99 USD

PRE-ORDER

Make Every Cut Count with Safer Setup and Expert TechniquesFrom straight cuts and smooth curves to precision resawing, the band saw is one of the most versatile tools in any woodworking shop. Smart Guide: Using Your Band Saw provides the practical instruction you need to use it safely, accurately, and with confidence.Learn the essentials of band saw safety, machine setup, blade selection, tuning,
... Read more
The Calm Clutter Plan

Organise Without Becoming Obsessive

by Sumi Takahara-Lei ...

Clutter is not just stuff on surfaces. It is unfinished decisions, awkward storage, duplicate backups, and systems that only work when you have unlimited time and energy. The Calm Clutter Plan is a practical guide to creating a home that feels steady and usable without turning organising into a perfection project. If you have tried strict rules, colour-coded containers, or total resets that never ... Read more

$16.19 USD

Clutter is not just stuff on surfaces. It is unfinished decisions, awkward storage, duplicate backups, and systems that only work when you have unlimited time and energy. The Calm Clutter Plan is a practical guide to creating a home that feels steady and usable without turning organising into a perfection project. If you have tried strict rules, colour-coded containers, or total resets that never
... Read more
Popular Mechanics The Ultimate Tool Book

Every Tool You Need to Own

by Popular Mechanics ...

**From the trustworthy experts at Popular Mechanics comes the definitive guide to hand tools and how to use them.“The expert and enthusiastic editors at Popular Mechanics have created a ‘definitive guide’ to the baffling world of tools. . . . [an] exceptionally instructive and upbeat resource.” — Booklist**This tool . . . or that? Learn how to choose the right one for tackling any home project and ... Read more

$9.99 USD

**From the trustworthy experts at Popular Mechanics comes the definitive guide to hand tools and how to use them.“The expert and enthusiastic editors at Popular Mechanics have created a ‘definitive guide’ to the baffling world of tools. . . . [an] exceptionally instructive and upbeat resource.” — Booklist**This tool . . . or that? Learn how to choose the right one for tackling any home project and
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