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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
... Read more
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

$12.99 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

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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

$9.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

⚡️ 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 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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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

$17.99 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 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

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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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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
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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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
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

Was $18.99 USD Now $14.99 USD

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
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

$16.99 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
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
... Read more
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
Modern Lumberjacking

Felling Trees, Using the Right Tools, and Observing Vital Safety Techniques

by Len McDougall ...

Timber! Learn how to wield a chainsaw safely-and other lumberjacking skills.While the lumberjack look may be trending among the fashion-forward crowd, lumberjacking is a useful real-world skill. An amateur with a chainsaw or an ax is dangerous to both people and property. Fortunately, experienced woodsman and outdoor writer Len McDougall shares his thorough knowledge of how to fell trees the right ... Read more

$12.99 USD

Timber! Learn how to wield a chainsaw safely-and other lumberjacking skills.While the lumberjack look may be trending among the fashion-forward crowd, lumberjacking is a useful real-world skill. An amateur with a chainsaw or an ax is dangerous to both people and property. Fortunately, experienced woodsman and outdoor writer Len McDougall shares his thorough knowledge of how to fell trees the right
... Read more
Beginner's Guide to the Router

Basic Jigs with Bonus Projects for the Most Versatile Tool in Your Shop

by Logan Newman ...

Woodworkers of all skill levels will appreciate this easy-to-digest overview of one of the most versatile tools in the entire woodshop.Beginner's Guide to the Router is an essential resource for anyone who loves the problem-solving abilities of the wood router. Within these pages, author Logan Newman will guide you through everything you need to know, from an overview of the router to more than 10 ... Read more

Was $14.99 USD Now $9.99 USD

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Woodworkers of all skill levels will appreciate this easy-to-digest overview of one of the most versatile tools in the entire woodshop.Beginner's Guide to the Router is an essential resource for anyone who loves the problem-solving abilities of the wood router. Within these pages, author Logan Newman will guide you through everything you need to know, from an overview of the router to more than 10
... Read more
Turning Lathes

A Guide to Turning, Screw Cutting, Metal Spinning, Ornamental Turning & cc.

by James Lukin ...

Frank Knox referred to James Lukin (1827-1917) as one of the outstanding ornamental turners of the modern period, and considered his books second only to those of Holtzapffel in usefulness, clarifying much of what Holtzapffel left unclear. This reprint contains both the 1894 expanded edition of Turning Lathes and the 200 page 1896 Britannia Company Catalog that lists and illustrates all types of ... Read more

$19.99 USD

Frank Knox referred to James Lukin (1827-1917) as one of the outstanding ornamental turners of the modern period, and considered his books second only to those of Holtzapffel in usefulness, clarifying much of what Holtzapffel left unclear. This reprint contains both the 1894 expanded edition of Turning Lathes and the 200 page 1896 Britannia Company Catalog that lists and illustrates all types of
... Read more
Maison connectée, maison sécurisée

Conseils et astuces pour sécuriser votre logement

by All The Content, Noblishing ...

Une maison connectée, vous y avez pensé. Mais avez-vous franchi le pas ?Avec ce mini-livre, vous découvrirez que pour s’équiper et faire de son habitation une maison connectée et intelligente, il suffit d’un minimum de matériel. Et que derrière l’apparente complexité de cette technologie se cache en réalité une réelle simplicité.Un petit ouvrage clair et concis pour gérer votre logement sans ... Read more

$0.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Une maison connectée, vous y avez pensé. Mais avez-vous franchi le pas ?Avec ce mini-livre, vous découvrirez que pour s’équiper et faire de son habitation une maison connectée et intelligente, il suffit d’un minimum de matériel. Et que derrière l’apparente complexité de cette technologie se cache en réalité une réelle simplicité.Un petit ouvrage clair et concis pour gérer votre logement sans
... Read more
Making Traditional Wooden Planes

by John M. Whelan ...

John Whelan unlocks the fascinating secrets of an almost lost art: wooden planemaking. For those curious about the ingenious ways of the craft, this book lays out clear, step-by-step instructions that will enable any woodworker to make a plane. Each chapter (covering 20 different types of planes and spokeshaves) is fully illustrated by the author's line drawings. In addition, there are chapters on ... Read more

$23.99 USD

John Whelan unlocks the fascinating secrets of an almost lost art: wooden planemaking. For those curious about the ingenious ways of the craft, this book lays out clear, step-by-step instructions that will enable any woodworker to make a plane. Each chapter (covering 20 different types of planes and spokeshaves) is fully illustrated by the author's line drawings. In addition, there are chapters on
... Read more
Impianti mini e micro eolici

Guida alla progettazione e realizzazione

by Fabio Andreolli ...

Il libro, che si propone come un pratico vademecum, intende fornire una panoramica globale e allo stesso tempo esauriente degli aspetti tecnologici, progettuali ed economici dei sistemi di generazione di taglia mini e micro alimentati da fonte rinnovabile di tipo eolica, al fine di fornire gli strumenti per progettare e realizzare tali impianti, di facile portata economica e con un rapido ... Read more

$24.99 USD

Il libro, che si propone come un pratico vademecum, intende fornire una panoramica globale e allo stesso tempo esauriente degli aspetti tecnologici, progettuali ed economici dei sistemi di generazione di taglia mini e micro alimentati da fonte rinnovabile di tipo eolica, al fine di fornire gli strumenti per progettare e realizzare tali impianti, di facile portata economica e con un rapido
... Read more
Guia Para Iniciantes Em Leitura De Esquemas

by Jideon F Marques ...

Este guia TAB fácil de seguir mostra, passo a passo, como navegar pelos roteiros de circuitos e sistemas eletrônicos. Repleto de novas ilustrações e exemplos DIY, o livro explica claramente como compreender e criar diagramas eletrônicos de alta precisão. Você descobrirá como identificar peças e conexões, interpretar classificações de elementos e aplicar informações baseadas em diagramas em seus ... Read more

$14.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Este guia TAB fácil de seguir mostra, passo a passo, como navegar pelos roteiros de circuitos e sistemas eletrônicos. Repleto de novas ilustrações e exemplos DIY, o livro explica claramente como compreender e criar diagramas eletrônicos de alta precisão. Você descobrirá como identificar peças e conexões, interpretar classificações de elementos e aplicar informações baseadas em diagramas em seus
... Read more
Axes & Chainsaws

Use and Maintenance / A Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin A-13

by Rockwell Stephens ...

Series Book 13 - Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin
Since 1973, Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins have offered practical, hands-on instructions designed to help readers master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. There are now more than 170 titles in this series, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life. ... Read more

$3.99 USD

Since 1973, Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins have offered practical, hands-on instructions designed to help readers master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. There are now more than 170 titles in this series, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life.
... Read more
Forklift Safety Guide

by Department of Labor and Industries ...

Series series AMN Publishing
A forklift is a powerful tool that allows one person to precisely lift and place large heavy loads with little effort. Using a tool such as a forklift, cart or hand truck instead of lifting and carrying items by hand can reduce the risk that you will suffer a back injury. Every year nearly 100 workers are killed and 20,000 are seriously injured in forklift mishaps.This book has general information ... Read more

$1.99 USD

A forklift is a powerful tool that allows one person to precisely lift and place large heavy loads with little effort. Using a tool such as a forklift, cart or hand truck instead of lifting and carrying items by hand can reduce the risk that you will suffer a back injury. Every year nearly 100 workers are killed and 20,000 are seriously injured in forklift mishaps.This book has general information
... Read more

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