Bibliograph

The useful book, 201 life skills they used to teach in home ec and shop, Sharon and David Bowers ; illustrated by Sophia Nicolay

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The useful book, 201 life skills they used to teach in home ec and shop, Sharon and David Bowers ; illustrated by Sophia Nicolay

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The useful book

Oclc number

946076246

Responsibility statement

Sharon and David Bowers ; illustrated by Sophia Nicolay

Sub title

201 life skills they used to teach in home ec and shop

Summary

"A modern and energetically designed encyclopedia of DIY with everything you need to know to roll up your sleeves and cook it, build it, sew it, clean it, or repair it yourself. In other words, everything you would have learned from your shop and home ec teachers, if you had them. Features practical projects and how-tos, with step-by-step instructions and illustrations, relevant charts, sidebars, lists, and handy toolboxes. There's a kitchen crash course. Sewing 101. Housecare tips. Plus, in shop, the tools that everyone should have, and dozens of cool projects that teach fundamental techniques, from making a bookshelf to re-wiring a lamp"--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Cooking -- Sewing -- Laundry & clothing -- Domestic arts -- Life skills -- Domestic repair -- Woodworking & metalworking -- Plumbing -- Electrical -- Mechanical

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