Life Skills: How to Chop Wood, Avoid a Lightning Strike, and Everything Else Your Parents Should Have Taught You!

Behold, a comprehensive visual guide on everything you've thought would be useful to know but haven't gotten around to learning just yet. Whether you're 17 or 70, Life Skills is your personal road map to becoming a fully functioning adult—it's your mentor, tutor, driving instructor, mom and dad, grandparent, scout master, and coach rolled up into one. This indispensable reference features over 900 illustrations, classic "period" drawings, and hundreds of easy-to-follow instructional examples. In user-friendly terms and with a witty voice, Life Skills will be your go-to guide for most (if not all) of your problems. Whether crafts or camping tickles your fancy (as well as every subject in-between) you'll be well disposed to have this guide on your side. Simple instructions direct you through the essential steps to make you a fully functioning adult. From patching a hole in your pocket to performing the Heimlich Maneuver, you'll be hard pressed to find a book that covers your needs so extensively. If you didn't know where to look to learn first aid techniques that could save someone's life; alternative cleaning methods to make your home look immaculate; instant gourmet recipes to impress your friends; basic car and bicycle maintenance techniques and fantastic DIY tips...well, you do now. Almost every dilemma you could possibly be faced with, from making the best martini to escaping a sinking car, are bundled up in this handy little book.
ASIN: 0785838872
VSKU: BVV.0785838872.G
Condition: Good
Author/Artist:Compton, Nic|Davies, Kim|Martin, David|Rose, Sara
Binding: Paperback
Note: Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.
Condition Notes: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.