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Author
Publisher
Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc. / Bookmasters
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
ASA's Dale Crane Series" textbooks provide the most complete, up-to-date foundation for Aircraft & Powerplant (A&P) students and educators. The curriculum meets 14 CFR Part 147 course requirements and includes all of the aeronautical knowledge required for the FAA Knowledge Exams for AMTs (aircraft maintenance technicians). They are written and designed for at-home, classroom, or university level training. Powerplant is the final section of the FAA's...
Author
Series
Publisher
Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc. / Bookmasters
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
In the early days of aviation, an aviator had to be pretty much a mechanic as well as a pilot because the airplanes and engines were less than completely dependable. When a pilot had a forced landing away from help, it was up to him to find and fix the problem to get the airplane back into the air. Fortunately these airplanes were not complex in their systems nor complicated to fix. In the more than half a century since World War II aircraft have...
Author
Publisher
Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc. / Bookmasters
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Practical Electricity for Aviation Maintenance Technicians is written as a classroom text for those preparing to enter the field of aviation maintenance, those seeking an introduction to electricity studies, as well as for experienced mechanics who want to increase their knowledge of electricity and electrical systems. Today's aircraft are loaded with electric motors, lights, instruments and heaters, and the avionics and electronic controls have made...
Author
Publisher
Collins
Pub. Date
[2008]
Language
English
Description
Have fun, save money, and improve your home with these easy step-by-step projects Are you looking for a way to make your bathroom a little more beautiful? Or maybe you'd like to give your tired furniture a face-lift, improve your home's air quality, or fix a toilet. No matter your DIY needs and no matter whether you're a DIY novice or expert, home improvement guru Andrea Ridout, host of the nationally syndicated radio show Ask Andrea , has ideas,...
Author
Publisher
Weldon Owen
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
Your guide to tools, skills, quick fixes, weekend projects, and even major upgrades -- packed with pro tips! Developing your do-it-yourself skills can save you significant money, make your dream home a reality -- and be just plain fun. Whether it's simple projects like a busted pipe or clogged toilet, or bigger upgrades like a new floor or a deck, you'll find all the information you need to fix trouble spots, handle the unwelcome surprises of homeownership,...
6) The old-house doctor: the essential guide to repairing, restoring, and rejuvenating your old home
Author
Publisher
Skyhorse Publishing / Open Road Integrated Media
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
From a seasoned carpenter, A layperson's guide to repairing, renovating, and preserving old houses from top to bottom. Old houses are charming, but owning one can be a labor of love. Expert carpenter and house "doctor" Christopher Evers equates old homes with ailing patients, describing how you can successfully "treat" your old house and make it good as new. With over 300 clear, line illustrations, Evers provides a practical guide to repairing, renovating,...
Author
Publisher
Fox Chapel Publishing
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Fixes and upgrades that tenants can make for themselves: "Good how-to advice... with clear images and helpful instructions." -- Katie and Gene Hamilton, cofounders of DIYorNot.com DIY for Renters is a complete repair and maintenance guide for everyone who rents -- not owns -- their home. It's designed to help apartment and house renters perform common repairs and upgrades that are economical and safe, and don't conflict with tenant/landlord agreements....
Author
Publisher
HarperCollins Canada
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
No-nonsense advice from the star of HGTV's Holmes Makes It Right and Holmes Inspection Why are my windows fogging up? What can I do about a squeaky floor? Why is my bedroom so much colder than the rest of the house? Are tankless water heaters worth the money? From top to bottom, outside to inside, Mike answers homeowners' most common questions and provides solutions for everyday problems. Mike also offers trusted advice on maintenance -- including...
9) How to Cheat at Home Repair: Time-Slashing, Money-Saving Fixes for Household Hassles and Breakdowns
Author
Publisher
Sterling Publishing Co., Inc
Pub. Date
2010.
Language
English
Description
Welcome to your one-stop, money-saving home repair guide! Scratched furniture? Pest problems? Leaky faucet? Look no further for quick, easy home-repair help-this book is jam-packed with sneaky tips, clever techniques, and solutions that anyone can master with the most common tools and materials. Everything's based on Jeff Bredenberg's up-to-date research and consultation with the experts who do this for a living. Plus, he conveys his information with...
Publisher
Weldon Owen
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
Ingenious (and hilarious) projects that aspiring makers will love, brought to you by the tinkerers at Popular Science magazine. From useful, doable gadgets to outlandish contraptions that you'd likely be wise to avoid, this showcase of ingenuity is an entertaining tribute to the inventive spirit. In this book from the science and technology magazine that's been inspiring everyday people for nearly 150 years, you'll discover: Geek Toys: Be the life...
Author
Publisher
Hearst
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
"... readers will count on Popular Mechanics' advice." -- Booklist (starred review) For any home repair, big or small, homeowners can turn to this practical and portable reference. Got a squeaky floor or a rattling door? Is your grout a color you don't recognize anymore? From quick fixes like linking broken chains and patching drywall to more involved projects like replacing a fuel line and bleeding your brakes, Popular Mechanics How to Fix Anything...
12) End of story
Author
Series
End of story volume 1
Publisher
Graydon House
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Kylie Scott's unique voice and engrossing story are perfect for fans of Sarah Hogle and Tessa Bailey"-Library Journal
New York Times bestselling sensation Kylie Scott's sexy, smart and unconventional opposites-attract love story looks at what happens when fate refuses to give up on what's meant to be…
When Susie Bowen inherits a charming fixer-upper from her aunt, she's excited to start living her best HGTV life. But when she opens the door...
Author
Publisher
Atlantic Publishing Group Inc
Pub. Date
2009.
Language
English
Description
The Complete Guide to Renovating Older Homes will help you overcome these challenges. In this new book, you will learn how to estimate costs and how to create a budget. You will learn how to select and install cabinets, countertops, flooring, sinks, faucets, appliances, bath tubs, showers, and toilets. You will learn about the unique challenges of small and large bathrooms, home offices, and home theaters. You will also learn how to overcome the challenges...
Author
Publisher
HarperCollins
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
"The baddest man on two wheels." - Rolling Stone One of the founders and the most famous member of the infamous Hell's Angels Motorcycle Club, Ralph "Sonny" Barger says, " Let's Ride " with this ultimate guide to motorcycling. With expert co-author Darwin Holmstrom-former writer for Motorcyclist magazine and author of The Complete Idiot's Guide to Motorcycles -Barger, "The archangel of all Hells Angels" (New York Post) is ready to take you on the...
Author
Language
English
Description
"Violette Toussaint is the caretaker at a cemetery in a small town in Bourgogne. Her life is lived to the predictable rhythms of the often funny, always moving confidences that casual mourners, regular visitors, and sundry colleagues share with her. Violette's routine is disrupted one day by the arrival of Julien Sole--local police chief--who has come to scatter the ashes of his recently deceased mother on the gravesite of a complete stranger. It...
16) Wrecking Ball
Author
Series
Diary of a wimpy kid volume 14
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Formats
Description
In Wrecking Ball, Book 14 of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series -- from #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney -- an unexpected inheritance gives Greg Heffley's family a chance to make big changes to their house. But they soon find that home improvement isn't all it's cracked up to be. Once the walls come down, all sorts of problems start to crop up. Rotten wood, toxic mold, unwelcome critters, and something even more sinister all make Greg...
Author
Series
Life in Icicle Falls volume 10
Publisher
MIRA Books
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"From USA TODAY bestselling author Sheila Roberts comes an empowering story filled with hearth and humor about three women who band together to take back their houses and their lives. Stefanie Stahl has a husband with renovation ADD. He can't seem to finish anything he starts, and her house is littered with his "projects." If he doesn't smarten up, she swears she's going to murder him and bury him under the pile of scrounged lumber in the backyard....
Author
Series
Publisher
Harlequin Enterprises ULC
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
There are no blueprints for this unique renovation in the latest Blackberry Bay novel from New York Times bestselling author Shannon Stacey. Will their secrets stay hidden when the cameras start rolling? There's nothing Finn Weaver won't do for his incorrigible grandmother, including pose as a live-in handyman for the TV reno show Relic Rehab . Host Anna Beckett knows good and well the Weaver house has never been a functioning inn, but taking the...
19) An Aviator's Field Guide to Owning an Airplane: Practical insights for successful aircraft ownership
Author
Series
Publisher
Aviation Supplies & Academics, Inc. / Bookmasters
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
In An Aviator's Field Guide to Owning an Airplane , author Jason Blair shares the knowledge and tips he's gained from his many years owning aircraft and assisting numerous customers buy, sell, manage, and maintain their own airplanes. This book incorporates Blair's many years of industry experience as an aircraft owner, active pilot, instructor, and FAA Designated Pilot Examiner to cover the practical details of ownership and offer tips to maximize...
Publisher
Weldon Owen
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"The comprehensive powerboating guide from the experts at Boating magazine, with essential info on the latest boats and gear -- plus expert tips and more. Boating magazine is the destination for powerboat information, whether your goal is competitive deep sea fishing or soaking up rays on the lake. The Total Boating Manual draws on the knowledge and expertise of our writing staff to provide unbiased and well-researched reviews and tips on boating...
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