How-to books
(19 items, 1 shopping guides)
Viewing 1-19 of 19 Items
More Recommendations
The Little Guide to Vintage Shopping: Insider Tips, Helpful Hints, Hip Shops
1 recommendation
"I have a Goodwill phobia. Mostly because it smells narsty, no matter which location you go to. But apparently there's some great stuff in there...but you don't have to go Goodwill to go vintage. In fact, designer resale shops are my favorite. Sure, you'll see a couple seriously fug things, but mixed in between mostly crap are some little treasures. The Little Guide to Vintage Shopping will help..."
Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi/450D For Dummies (For Dummies (Computer/Tech))
1 recommendation
"hands on guide to getting the most out of the Canon Digital Rebel XSi (450D). Full color how-to book with examples, exercises, photographs, etc. I like the Dummies books because they bring humor to the topic you are learning about. Fun read and very informative."
The Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi/ 450D Companion
1 recommendation
"a must have book for anyone who owns the Canon Digital Rebel XSi/450D - it is everything the manual should be but isn't. Not only gets you up to speed on the camera, but also stands alone as a great digital photography how-to book."
Vogue Sewing, Revised and Updated
1 recommendation
"Apparently in high demand since mine is back ordered! As an aspiring designer, I'm excited to get into the world of high fashion sewing, and this baby, according to my grandma, has everything I need. I can't wait for that UPS truck..."
Backyard Ballistics
1 recommendation
"Bwaha ha ha. Now I'll win in the war of the BackYards.... with my tennis ball launcher and so on. (this book emphasizes safety when declaring a neighborhood battle)"
101 Spooktacular Party Ideas
1 recommendation
"Even though I'm the queen of Halloween Parties, I will admit to wanting more ideas for my soiree. So I'm going to try this book out, I wonder how long it will take me to get through all 101 ideas."
Squeaky Green: The Method Guide To Detoxing Your Home
10 recommendations
"Coming from a women who is not only obsessed with cleaning, but REALLY obsessed with Method products. This cool book about Method products is packed full of tips and ideas to not only clean your home but keep the Earth clean as well."
1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die
2 recommendations
"Great idea for a book - I just hope it's not full of the author's favorites from 1-2 genres while ignoring the rest of musical history. I'll still give it a look next time I'm in Barnes & Noble, though."
Uncommon Goods: 1,001 WAYS TO SAVE THE EARTH
1 recommendation
"A book on sustainable living that is actually printed using sustainable methods, I love both its content and easy-to-read format. The real world examples and hands-on solutions will appeal to a wide array of Earthlings, children and adults included."
How to Get Organized Without Resorting to Arson
1 recommendation
"I haven't read this book, but the title alone tells me I need to! The full title reads: How to Get Organized Without Resorting to Arson: A Step-By-Step Guide to Clearing Your Desk Without Panic or the Use of Open Flame."
It's All Too Much: An Easy Plan for Living a Richer Life with Less Stuff
3 recommendations
"You want a life built on a solid foundation, but you can't even see the floor beneath you. You want to lose weight, but your kitchen is overwhelmed with appliances you never use. You want to build a career, but your office literally makes you feel ill. You want to change? This is where it starts: your home. Where you live, breathe, rest, love, and create. Forget the self-help books. Get ri..."
The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook
4 recommendations
"Even though it's unlikely you'll be called upon to land a plane, jump from a motorcycle to a moving car, or win a swordfight--the information contained in The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook is all quite sound. Authors Joshua Piven and David Borgenicht consulted numerous experts in their fields (they're cited at the end of the book) to discover how to survive various and sundry awful events...."
How to Do Everything with Your iPhone
1 recommendation
"Here is a great resource book for all the brand new Iphone users. It explains everything you can do with your Iphone in plain, easy to understand English. The book also covers how to modify and customize your Iphone to fit your needs. A must read for all Iphone users in my opinion."
The Baby Owner's Manual.
7 recommendations
"Step by step instructions and diagrams for the new parent."
How to Survive the Real World
1 recommendation
"For anyone who is about to face the Real World for the first time."
ReadyMade - How to Make Almost Everything
1 recommendation
"Readymade is my favorite magazine and now, a collection of fantastic Do-it-yourself projects suitable for even a non craftster."
origami papers
1 recommendation
"this is fantastic for the office fidgeter or note-passer. gorgeous colors & patterns - cheap, cheap, cheap. you'll have enough left over for an instructional book too."
how to: absolutely everything
1 recommendation
"a fun present for the office over-achiever, this book will give them more to brag about."








