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A complete guide to modern pedaled-powered, treadled, and hand-cranked devices for the home.
What if I could harness this energy? An unusual question for anyone putting in a long stint on a treadmill perhaps, and yet human power is a very old, practical and empowering alternative to fossil fuels. Replacing motors with muscles can be considered a political act-an act of self-sufficiency that gains you independence.
The Human-Powered Home is a one-of-a-kind...
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Increasing the energy efficiency of your home can save you money, help the environment, and enhance your comfort, but how do you decide which improvements are the most beneficial and cost-effective? Completely revised to incorporate the latest developments in green technology, The Consumer Guide to Home Energy Savings is the definitive resource for consumers who want to better their home's performance while reducing their energy bills. Well-organized...
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Presents an illustrated introduction to crochet, demonstrating the basic stitches and other techniques, looking at supplies, explaining how to read a pattern, and providing instructions for twenty-six projects, including afghans, pillows, hats, clothing, and other items.
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Memories of Hoosier homemakers volume 2
Memories of Hoosier homemakers volume no. 2
Memories of Hoosier homemakers volume 02
Memories of Hoosier homemakers volume no. 2
Memories of Hoosier homemakers volume 02
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6) G-Force
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Armed with the latest high-tech spy equipment, a covert government program of trained guinea pigs discover that the fate of the world is in their paws. Darwin is the squad leader determined to succeed at all costs ; Blaster is an outrageous weapons expert with tons of attitude and a love for all things extreme ; and Juarez, a sexy martial arts pro. Joining the group is Mooch, the literal fly-on-the-wall reconnaissance expert, and star-nosed mole Speckles,...
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"Introduces readers to the parts inside a toaster and how they work together to make the toaster function. Features labeled photos that highlight each part of the toaster to enhance reader understanding" -- www.childsworld.com.
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"Explore the inner world of ordinary objects with this photographic collection of sixty household items that have been cut in half! Based on his successful Youtube channel, designer and fabricator Mike Warren uses a high-pressure waterjet cutter to divide everything from laptop computers to vacuum cleaners, boxing gloves to golf balls, and even a singing fish! Cut in Half displays the inner workings and materials of each object, along with informative...
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Provides advice on purchasing and installing major home appliances; discusses safety concerns, tools and equipment, electricity, and parts; and d3escribes the principles of operation, symptom diagnosis, maintenance, and repair of dishwashers, garbage disposals, water heaters, washing machines and dryers, ranges, ovens, microwaves, refrigerators and freezers, automatic ice makers, and room air conditioners.
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Did you know: we poison our children and pets to kill a fly; we get a dose of antibiotics every day--whether we have a prescription or not; and we need Hazmat suits to clean up a broken energy-efficient CFL light bulb. Father-and-son team Dr. Myron Wentz and Dave Wentz walk readers room-by-room through a typical house, pointing out the surprising health risks posed by everyday products and behaviors of any modern family.
15) The kitchen
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"This newly revised edition describes how the kitchen was the center of family activity in the old days. Here families ate their meals, played games, and told stories with only the fireplace and a few candles for warmth and light. In the Kitchen, young readers will take a close look at the early fireplace and the tools and utensils surrounding it. Domestic chores carried out in the kitchen are described including baking bread, making butter, preserving...
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Toaster and his appliance friends make new friends at the veterinary school hospital where their human Rob works. When they discover that the animals are about to be sent to a testing laboratory they embark on another adventure to rescue their new friends.
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