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Living the Country Dream: Stories from Harrowsmith Country Life
by Tom Cruickshank
Published 2007 by Firefly Books
Paperback, English. ISBN: 9781554072729
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A celebration of the best of country living for both city dreamers and country dwellers, these well-illustrated articles cover such topics as gardening and crops, DIY projects, alternate energy, and more--all compiled from the "Harrowsmith Country Life" magazine.
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The Elephant in the Playroom: Ordinary Parents Write Intimately and Honestly about the Extraordinary Highs and Heartbreaking Lows of Raising Kids wi
by Denise Brodey
Published 2007 by Hudson Street Press
Hardcover, English. ISBN: 9781594630354
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Candid, passionate, personal, and heartbreakingly funny, moms and dads write intimately and honestly about the joyful highs and disordered lows of raising children who are Rdifferent.S Eloquent and honest, the voices in this collection provide solace and support for millions of parents.
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How Your House Works: A Visual Guide to Understanding & Maintaining Your Home
by Charlie Wing
Published 2007 by R.S. Means Company
Paperback, English. ISBN: 9780876290156
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A must-have reference for every homeowner, handyman, and contractor for repair, remodeling, and new construction. Why is my faucet leaking, my toilet running, or my dishwasher refusing to start? Can I fix it myself? What's causing the heating system to smell bad or the foundation to crack? Do I need an air filtration system? Is the new "engineered lumber" as good as conventional wood? These are just a few examples of questions homeowners face when repairs are needed, or when a new house or addition is being planned. There's no question that it pays to be an informed consumer. Knowledge of your home's systems helps you control repair and construction costs and make sure the correct elements are being installed or replaced. This book uncovers the mysteries behind just about every major appliance and building element in your house. Clear, "exploded" drawings show you exactly how these things should be put together and how they function what to check if they don't work.
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Living Like Ed: A Guide to the Eco-Friendly Life
by Ed Begley
Published 2008 by Clarkson N Potter Publishers
Paperback, English. ISBN: 9780307396433
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Hollywood's it man for all things green offers large and small ways to live a greener, better life. Packed with eco-ideas from standard to quirky to ingenious, this guide also comes with workbook pages to record readers' progress.
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