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Storey's Curious Compendium of Practical and Obscure Skills: 214 Things You Can Actually Learn How to Do

AUTHOR How-To Experts at Storey Publishing; Authors and Editors of Storey Publishing; Editors of Storey Publishing
PUBLISHER Storey Publishing (09/15/2020)
PRODUCT TYPE Hardcover (Hardcover)

Description
Have you ever wondered how to capture a swarm of bees? Predict the weather by the clouds? And just how do you darn a pair of socks, anyway? Anyone curious about the myriad ways people have taught themselves to make, grow, and build things will find everything they've ever wondered about in this colorful, inviting volume. With dozens of useful and intriguing visual tutorials selected from Storey's extensive library of how-to books, you can learn how to carve a turkey, create a butterfly garden, set up a dog agility course, keep a nature sketchbook, navigate by the stars, and more. Whether you plan to "do it yourself" or just love reading about how things are done, this rich compendium will educate, fascinate, spark conversation, and inspire new hobbies and experiences.
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ISBN-13: 9781635861914
ISBN-10: 1635861918
Binding: Hardback or Cased Book (Sewn)
Content Language: English
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Page Count: 344
Carton Quantity: 10
Product Dimensions: 9.70 x 1.10 x 11.80 inches
Weight: 3.35 pound(s)
Feature Codes: Bibliography, Index, Price on Product, Illustrated
Country of Origin: CN
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BISAC Categories
Reference | Personal & Practical Guides
Reference | Sustainable Living
Reference | Beauty & Grooming - General
Dewey Decimal: 646.7
Library of Congress Control Number: 2020017296
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Have you ever wondered how to capture a swarm of bees? Predict the weather by the clouds? And just how do you darn a pair of socks, anyway? Anyone curious about the myriad ways people have taught themselves to make, grow, and build things will find everything they've ever wondered about in this colorful, inviting volume. With dozens of useful and intriguing visual tutorials selected from Storey's extensive library of how-to books, you can learn how to carve a turkey, create a butterfly garden, set up a dog agility course, keep a nature sketchbook, navigate by the stars, and more. Whether you plan to "do it yourself" or just love reading about how things are done, this rich compendium will educate, fascinate, spark conversation, and inspire new hobbies and experiences.
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