New Complete Do-It-Yourself Manual
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  • New Home Owers Handbook
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New Complete Do-It-Yourself Manual
Reader's Digest Editors
Manufacturer: Readers Digest
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Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0895773783

Book Description

The most complete and authoritative home repair manual ever published, this book is the yard-stick by which all other books on do-it-yourself are measured. The definitive guide to home repair, maintenance, and improvement. Over 4,000 illustrations.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars New Home Owers Handbook.......2007-09-02

A great book for the new homeowner. It gives you all the basics you need to know in order to make those little repairs or remodel projects that seem to pop up around the home.

5 out of 5 stars A must have for any home owner or do-it-yourselfer.......2007-05-20

I received the first edition of this book as a gift back in 1975 and I have been attached to it ever since. This newly updated version is an absolute blessing. Great illustrations, easy-to-read-and-follow instructions and well organized. I reach for this book any time I am about to tackle to new do-it-yourself project. This book will more than pay for itself...and save you hundreds if not thousands of dollars in labor and materials costs. My only wish is that RD had included some project plans like they had in the first edition. I built a beautiful floating platform bed from the plans in that book.

5 out of 5 stars Great detail (US).......2006-06-09

I've had this book since 1991 and it is still the BEST in its class. I own and have read many other "do-it-yourself" manuals on home improvment and thia one is hands down the best. It's simple to read, yet each new section give lots of details and great illustrations.

5 out of 5 stars Buy the new edition.......2005-04-09

This is an excellent book for the novice do-it-yourselfer. I was intimidated with a lot of the work needed to be done on my new home, but this book made it all seem possible. It was clear what things I could tackle myself, and what things are best left to a pro. I particularly liked the section on fasteners - it was something I didn't understand, although I thought I should!, and it gave a detailed description of what to use where, and why. I had a lot of lightbulb moments reading this book.

One note - be sure to pick up the new edition, which I hear is much improved (hard to believe)-it just came out feb 05 and is not the first one amazon brings up - the new edition is actually cheaper as I write this.

4 out of 5 stars Lots of information.......2004-12-07

If you like to read and do home repairs this book is for you.
New Remodeling Book: Your complete guide to planning a dream project (Better Homes & Gardens)
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Informative and visually stunning
  • A good buy for everyone
  • remodeling project basics plus allowance for "youness"
New Remodeling Book: Your complete guide to planning a dream project (Better Homes & Gardens)
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Manufacturer: Better Homes and Gardens
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Hardcover

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ASIN: 0696207400

Book Description

The new cornerstone of Meredith's remodeling and home improvement category.

Two books in one: A dream book filled with lush photos of remodelings big and small and a workbook that leads readers through the process of planning their own beautiful home improvement projects.

Provides an inspirational starting point for readers who may hire a contractor, but want to do the dreaming and design work themselves.

Tips for increasing the beauty, livability, and even the resale value of any home.

Helps readers assess their own personal needs and evaluate their home and its market potential.

Leads readers through the process of planning major room additions, as well as smaller improvements, such as opening up existing spaces by removing walls.

Tips on financing.

Illustrations show readers some common remodeling mistakes to avoid.

Advice from some of the top remodeling experts in the country.

Approximately 450 full-color photos show whole-house redos, single-room makeovers, and dramatic exterior facelifts.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Informative and visually stunning.......2006-02-04

The photos in this book are enough to attract any aspiring homeowner to read through this wonderful book about remodeling.

Tastefully done, and covering all angles of remodeling, I found this book very informative as well. It covers additions, interior improvements, facelifts, curb appeal, enhancing your space, and much more; and all sections are aided by beautiful, breathtaking photos that will surely make you dream of having something similar to wake up to every day. It inspired me to go through my house, room by room, and reassessing everything.

Well done!

5 out of 5 stars A good buy for everyone.......2002-12-14

I'm not planning on remodeling my home in the near future, but after looking through this book, I had to buy it. The information is useful to both people who are and who are not planning on remodeling.

Benefits for those who are going to remodel:
This book is jammed backed with information! It shows you how to evaluate your house and neighborhood before you remodel, how to "finesse" a floorplan and what is involved with remodeling (e.g. the section on working with contractors), it discusses potential problems and pitfalls to avoid when remodeling, it has case studies (the problem, "the program," the cure), it has information on both interior and exterior remodeling with special sections on bathrooms and kitchens. It discusses different materials and many different types of changes you can make to your house.

Benefits for both interior design junkies and those who are just starting out:
This book is a good primer on both interior and exterior design. It cotains general information on house types and exterior color combinations. This book has a section on how to enhance existing interior space, and the pictures throughout the book can be used as inspiration for redecorating projects, in addition to remodeling projects.

Minuses: There is only one interior style represented here, a mix of traditional and country. The exteriors are primarily arts & crafts and traditional styles. I'm sure the style was created to appeal to the broadest range of people, which is a plus for the publishers, but a drawback to those who have a more individual style. However, I think that the information on remodeling can be applied to many styles.

Recommendation:
I would recommend this book to anyone!

4 out of 5 stars remodeling project basics plus allowance for "youness".......2000-05-29

Lots of "need-to-know" information about basics of structural remodeling and personality remodeling for each and every room / each and every nook and cranny of your home. Ideas given are able to be adapted to your own style, desires or needs. Lots of GREAT pictures add much to what this book is all about! 1
New Complete Guide to Home Repair & Improvement (Better Homes & Gardens)
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • The best one out there...
  • Great How to Book
  • Excellent reference for the inexperienced do-it-yourselfer.
  • Compare this with Black & Decker's repair book before buying
  • How can you expect more from a book on this subject?
New Complete Guide to Home Repair & Improvement (Better Homes & Gardens)
Better Homes and Gardens
Manufacturer: Better Homes and Gardens
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 0696211890
Release Date: 2001-09-15

Book Description

The largest home improvement manual on the market, includes 600 pages, 500 projects, and more than 3,000 full-color illustrations for home repairs and improvements.

Organized in four large sections of subject matter to make the information easy to find, including: Inside Your Home, Outside Your Home, Your Home's Systems, and Basics You Should Know.

This book is designed so readers can scan each page and quickly understand the scope of each project.

Color bars located on the outer edge of each page designate each section to make it easy for readers to see where they are in the book.

You'll Need boxes list the skills, time, and tools required to complete each project shown in the book.

Material Matters features educate the reader about the pros and cons of different types of materials to use for the job.

Helpful Hints features highlight the how-to wisdom of the Better Homes and Gardens (r) team of experts.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars The best one out there..........2006-11-04

In my opinion this is the best Do-It-Yourself book I've yet come across. It is superior to its competition for the following reasons: 1. Its comprehensiveness- in almost 600 pages, it covers pretty much every area of interest to the Home DIYer. Of course there are probably a few problems that were left out, as the Spotlight Reviewer whined, but no book can possibly cover everything. This one seems to hit more than any other though. 2. The clarity of its illustrations. This was the biggest seller for me. The illustrations in most other DIY books look like they were sketched by plumbers, electricians, etc. (i.e. badly) or conversely they show awful black and white photos which are obscured by shadows and hands. The wonderful illustrations in this book actually serve to illuminate the processes they describe. This is an extremely helpful book which I highly recommend.

5 out of 5 stars Great How to Book.......2002-10-13

600 pages and covers just about any home repair or improvement from hanging a door to retiling a kitchen. The drawings are comprehensive and well executed. There's a fine index and the instructions are step by step.

A feature that I really like is the "You'll need" which gives the Skill level, time and tools needed to complete each task.

This is the best of the home repair books I reviewed before purchasing.

5 out of 5 stars Excellent reference for the inexperienced do-it-yourselfer........2000-01-10

This book is one of the most complete and accurate references I have seen. There are a few minor omissions, as well as some editorial errors, but I found this book to be enjoyable reading and an invaluable resource for the inexperienced homeowner. The scope of the book is broad so it is a bit general in some areas, but it will still replace many other books in most libraries. I highly recommend it to anyone who feels intimidated by the thought of buying a less-than-perfect home.

1 out of 5 stars Compare this with Black & Decker's repair book before buying.......1999-12-14

I read these reviews and decided to check out Better Homes and Gardens home repair book. The first thing that struck me were all the water color illustrations that reminded me of some cheap school book from the 1950's. I need to change the garbage disposal beneath a friend's sink and decided to look up the procedure in this book. Hey guess what? There WEREN'T ANY procedures for changing a garbage disposal! In fact, there was not the first mention of garbage disposals in this entire book. It seems to me to be a very basic household appliance that a lot of people may need to install or replace. I then looked in the Black and Decker home repair book and found several pages devoted entirely to installing a garbage disposal with many COLOR PICTURES. This was enough for me to decide against the Better Homes repair book. I still haven't bought the Black and Decker book and may not, but it is far and away the better of these two books. Also, the index in the Better Homes book was very lacking in many different subjects/topics. Stanley also publishes a terrific home repair book that you might want to consider. Bottom line before you buy one of these books, make sure you do some comparisons between these home repair books using examples of projects you might want to tackle. The reviewers who gave this Better Homes book 5 stars must work for Better Homes and Gardens because this book cetainly is NOT worth the money!

5 out of 5 stars How can you expect more from a book on this subject?.......1999-07-25

This is seriously a well done guide. The illustrations and descriptions are very well thought out. I'm buying a second copy for my sister now that I don't live close enough to help her with her house renovation anymore.
Hagalo usted mismo/Do it yourself: Nueva edicion del manual mas completo jamas publicado/New edition of the most complete manual never published (Manual Completo)
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    Hagalo usted mismo/Do it yourself: Nueva edicion del manual mas completo jamas publicado/New edition of the most complete manual never published (Manual Completo)

    Manufacturer: Ediciones Del Prado S a
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    Binding: Hardcover

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      Sally (Editor) French
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      New Complete Do-It-Yourself Manual : An All-Canadian Guide
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        ASIN: B000GYXQSI

        Inhuman Relations: Quality Circles and Anti-Unionism in American Industry (Labor and Social Change Series)
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          Guillermo J. Grenier
          Manufacturer: Temple University Press
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          ASIN: 0877225028

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          This vivid exposé of the use of Quality Circles by a major company to defeat a union organizing drive dramatically presents a negative view of the highly acclaimed new humanism in American management. Guillermo Grenier gives a unique insider's account of Johnson & Johnson's implementation of the workplace reform technique called Quality of Worklife or Quality Circles as a union-busting tactic. He describes this and other methods of controlling workers, which are veiled by the benevolent rhetoric of the new managers, and shows how the supposed "democratic reforms" often have autocratic underpinnings and results.

          For seven months in 1982-83, the author worked as a graduate researcher under the social psychologist in charge of Team development at a Johnson & Johnson division in Albuquerque. "Team" is the name used by the company for the quality circle technique of organizing workers into small groups that discuss problems on a regular basis. The Team approach, Grenier explains, "in fact increased the conflict not only between management and worker but between the workers themselves. With calculated precision, the workforce was divided and eventually conquered because management controlled their formal and informal interactions while at the workplace."

          Timely, controversial, and dramatic, Inhuman Relations presents the view that human relations management techniques have a strong anti-union tradition and have developed into liberal, acceptable methods of controlling the workforce.

          Passport to New York Restaurants 2001
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            Peter D. Meltzer , and Amy Meltzer
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            The Red Hat Society(R)'s Laugh Lines: Stories of Inspiration and Hattitude
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              Sue Ellen Cooper
              Manufacturer: Grand Central Publishing
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              ASIN: 0446695114

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              The follow-up to the #1 New York Times bestseller The Red Hat Society is a collection of the RHS members' most memorably funny and touching stories. It's Chicken Soup for the Red Hat Soul. Life begins at 50! And the women of the Red Hat Society are proud of it. In THE RED HAT SOCIETY'S LAUGH LINES, Sue Ellen Cooper and the women of the RHS celebrate the life experiences that have made them who they are today. Over the years, they've accumulated well-earned laugh lines and cry-lines from wonderfully funny, incredibly touching stories that will warm readers' hearts and touch their souls. Just as there is so much more to each of these women than a purple outfit and a red hat, there's so much more to their lives than the RHS-from their husbands, children, and grandchildren to living life fabulously after 50. This book is a collection of some of the most touching and funniest stories that they want to share with their sisters, and is filled with sidebars recommending their favorite books and movies. With contributions from members across the country, this collection is bound to thrill all Red Hatters-and those who soon will be.
              The Red Hat Society's Laugh Lines: Stories of Inspiration and Hattitude
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                Sue Ellen Cooper
                Manufacturer: Warner Books
                ProductGroup: Book
                Binding: Hardcover
                ASIN: 0739453491

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                rare Warner hardcover 2005 edition.
                The Red Hat Society's Laugh Lines - Stories of Inspiration and Hattitude (LARGE PRINT EDITION)
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                  Sue Ellen Cooper
                  Manufacturer: Warner
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                  ASIN: 0739454137
                  The Red Hat Society's Laugh Lines: Stories Of Inspiration And Hattitude
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                    Sue Ellen; Reekstin, Andrea Cooper
                    Manufacturer: Warner Books Inc
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                    Mouse Tracks: The Story of Walt Disney Records
                    Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
                    • The stars shine.
                    • Memory Lane
                    • A bit sparse on specific information--but still a good read for Disney aficionadoes
                    • Mouse Tracks
                    • AN E-TICKET FOR DISNEY MUSIC!
                    Mouse Tracks: The Story of Walt Disney Records
                    Tim Hollis , and Greg Ehrbar
                    Manufacturer: University Press of Mississippi
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                    Around the world there are grandparents, parents, and children who can still sing ditties by Tigger or Baloo the Bear or the Seven Dwarfs. This staying power and global reach is in large part a testimony to the pizzazz of performers, songwriters, and other creative artists who worked with Walt Disney Records

                    Mouse Tracks: The Story of Walt Disney Records chronicles for the first time the fifty-year history of the Disney recording companies launched by Walt Disney and Roy O. Disney in the mid-1950s, when Disneyland Park, Davy Crockett, and the Mickey Mouse Club were taking the world by storm. The book provides a perspective on all-time Disney favorites and features anecdotes, reminiscences, and biographies of the artists who brought Disney magic to audio.

                    Authors Tim Hollis and Greg Ehrbar go behind the scenes at the Walt Disney Studios and discover that in the early days Walt Disney and Roy Disney resisted going into the record business before the success of "The Ballad of Davy Crockett" ignited the in-house label. Along the way, the book traces the recording adventures of such Disney favorites as Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, Cinderella, Bambi, Jiminy Cricket, Winnie the Pooh, and even Walt Disney himself. Mouse Tracks reveals the struggles, major successes, and occasional misfires. Included are impressions and details of teen-pop princesses Annette Funicello and Hayley Mills, the Mary Poppins phenomenon, a Disney-style "British invasion," and a low period when sagging sales forced Walt Disney to suggest closing the division down.

                    Complementing each chapter are brief performer biographies, reproductions of album covers and art, and facsimilies of related promotional material. Mouse Tracks is a collector's bonanza of information on this little-analyzed side of the Disney empire.

                    Customer Reviews:

                    4 out of 5 stars The stars shine........2007-06-12

                    This book tells the story of Walt Disney Records, formerly known as Disneyland Records and Buena Vista Records. The record company is one aspect of the Disney empire that hasn't been extensively covered before, so there is a lot of information here that you probably haven't read before. The book does a very good job of telling the record company's story, giving credit to some talented people who deserve to be remembered. Disney fans should read this book.

                    5 out of 5 stars Memory Lane.......2007-03-16

                    This book definetly brings back childhood memories for me.
                    I used to have a collection of Disneyland book and records.Plus I always wondered what Robie Lester and Lois Lane actually looked like.(And why they each had their own version of Tinker Bell's little bells.)

                    A must for any nostalgia buff!

                    4 out of 5 stars A bit sparse on specific information--but still a good read for Disney aficionadoes.......2007-02-26

                    The recording end of Walt Disney Productions hasn't really been given the short shrift--in 1997, R. Michael Murray put together a wonderful pricing guide for Disneyland and Buena Vista's musical output that fills in a lot of gaps left behind here. Still, authors Tim Hollis and Greg Ehrbar do a fine job at bringing forth the personalities and histories of many Disney singers who weren't usually credited on record labels, and these talents are worth re-discovering. Some of the basic information regarding certain albums is treated too blithely (and often, a description or detail seems wrong, as when they say Annette's first solo album was on the Disneyland label...it was if you count "Songs from Annette & The Walt Disney Serials", which wasn't an Annette album per se). And too often the authors write off an album's success by saying "million of copies were sold". How many millions? Did the record chart in Billboard? Did it spawn any singles? Apparently, 45rpm singles were the bane of the early recording industry, and the authors pretty much dismiss their importance; however, that doesn't excuse the omittance of chart information, even on some of the more popular titles. Did any of Annette's albums chart, and, if not, what kept the Disney brass interested in her as an albums artist? There is wonderful background information on unsung heroes such as Bob Grabeau, Teri York, Robie Lester and Ginny Tyler, but the writers couldn't come up with ANYthing substantial on the Sylte Sisters or the Vonnair Sisters? The early Disney recordings via the Hansen label, 78rpm artists like William Lava, the 'Zorro' records and 'The Scarecrow of Romney Marsh', are almost completely forgotten, which makes this NOT the definitive book on the subject. It's a nice beginning, how about a second volume?

                    4 out of 5 stars Mouse Tracks.......2006-11-03

                    This book was as I expected and brings back memories when I used to sell this product in my country and even had the many picture disc LPs issued with soundtracks from the Disney animated features like Snow White. I always like good books about record labels and their product. An unhappy experience was visiting the plant near Disney in Burbank where the records were produced/pressed. The plant was old and interesting but work contracted to them I placed never got done and money lost in 1978-79 and the lies from them and their lawyer were unbelieveable.

                    5 out of 5 stars AN E-TICKET FOR DISNEY MUSIC!.......2006-10-10

                    Book Review-MOUSE TRACKS-The Story of Walt Disney Records by Tim Holllis and Greg Ehrbar

                    When I first started reading this book, it was very difficult putting it down for a second and in two days I read the whole book. I was very hungry for information and stories behind those wonderful Disneyland/Vista Records I grew up on and have in my collection. Tim and Greg went all out and did a great job to salute all of the artists, composers and people who have made Walt Disney Records the most successful music label for family entertainment. Now, after reading this book, my appreciation for my Disney LPs has grown stronger than ever.

                    I won't give away any details because you have to read this book yourself but I will say that many of my favorite Disneyland albums are mentioned including the multi-platinum classic, MICKEY MOUSE DISCO, the supercalifragilisticexpialidocious Best selling soundtrack of MARY POPPINS, those magnificent Storytellers and many more. Also, read about the superstars of Disneyland Records: the narrators and singers such as Robie Lester, Lois Lane, Annette, Fess Parker, and so many other talented people and creative staff.

                    I strongly recommend this book to fans and collectors of Disney LPs such as myself and Disney fans worldwide. It's an ultimate E-Ticket Ride for Disney Music!

                    Jukebox Jive: Hot Tips to Keep Your Romance Sweet (Retro Moments) (Retro Moments)
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                      Wynn Wheldon
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                      ASIN: 0764127276
                      Release Date: 2003-12-03

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                      Here's a words-and-pictures memory trip into the era of bobby sox, the glowing, multicolored Wurlitzer jukebox, the jitterbug, and the lindy hop. A typical quip comes from playwright Thornton Wilder, who says: "My advice to you is not to inquire why or whether, but just to enjoy your ice cream while it's on your plate-" Juke Box Jive is one of a two-book series titled Retro Moments. These titles recall the days when Mom and Dad were teens. Old-fashioned photos and illustrations on every page appear with pithy quotations and comical quips drawn mainly from mid-twentieth-century writers-or with brief, entertaining one-page essays that give historical background to many aspects of twentieth-century pop culture. Retro Moments make great gift books, but bookstore gift-buyers probably will take home extra copies for themselves. These delightful little books carry their readers back to the days of drive-ins, roadside diners, fin-tailed convertibles, and the bright magazine advertisements of yesteryear.

                      From Churchill's Secret Circle to the Bbc: The Biography of Lieutenant General Sir Ian Jacob, Gbe CB Dl
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                        From Churchill's Secret Circle to the Bbc: The Biography of Lieutenant General Sir Ian Jacob, Gbe CB Dl
                        Charles Richardson
                        Manufacturer: Elsevier
                        ProductGroup: Book
                        Binding: Hardcover

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                        ASIN: 0080376924

                        Fix Your Own PC
                        Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
                        • Its a good starting point but it doesn't cover everything
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                        • An Extremely Helpful, Informative Book
                        Fix Your Own PC
                        Corey Sandler
                        Manufacturer: MIS-Press
                        ProductGroup: Book
                        Binding: Paperback

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                        ASIN: 0764534688

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                        Do you have the urge to take the casing off your Windows-based PC and tinker around, but you're a little intimidated? If so, get this book first. The text is clear and well-indexed, and this book will give you the information, and then, confidence, that you need. (It would also be a great book for anyone who wants to help recycle old computers for schools or non-profits). Two Torx blades up!

                        Book Description

                        Why rush to the repair shop to install a next-station video card or deal with a Windows 2000 meltdown? With a good set of screwdrivers, an antistatic strap, and Fix Your Own PC, you'll be ready to tackle any job -- big or small. Packed with detailed charts and photos, this indispensable guide will help you keep your PC up and running and up to date.

                        Customer Reviews:

                        3 out of 5 stars Its a good starting point but it doesn't cover everything.......2006-04-13

                        This book is great for beginners. It covers nearly every kind of hardware that has ever gone in a standard PC. It does a great job of explaining old/obsolete/outdated hardware as well. However, information on new stuff, like PCIe, SATA and DDR2, is pretty scarce.
                        The troubleshooting charts and techniques are a little thin and there is very little coverage of troubleshooting techniques for the operating system.
                        If you want to learn about computer hardware, this book is everything you are looking for and more. If you are looking for a complete book on troubleshooting & fixing computers, it is a good starting point, but you will need another book to help you with OS problems.

                        3 out of 5 stars Become a D.I.Y. expert.......2006-02-25

                        Written with non-technical PC users in mind, Fix Your Own PC is a valuable guide to diagnosing, fixing, and understanding your PC. That is hardly surprising, given that the book is into its sixth edition with over 200,000 copies in print.

                        In the author's opinion, repairing a PC is actually a job that exercises the muscles between your ears. True to his words, he makes this job appear less physically daunting than fixing, say, a car.

                        With nearly 250 photos, illustrations and troubleshooting flowcharts, Fix Your Own PC introduces you to the alphabet soup of the PC world in layman terms. The book comes with easily identified icons highlighting useful tips and important notes about the subject, as well as handy cross-references that point to more details elsewhere.

                        If you want to know how to change a hard drive, fix balky memory, or figure out why your monitor has gone black, this book will give you the sense of pride that comes with accomplishing work on your own. Plus, it might save you time and money!

                        Perhaps the only drawback is the format of the book, which can be difficult to browse on a cluttered tabletop.

                        4 out of 5 stars It worked for me!.......2002-01-12

                        This book as is good as it's title: I did manage to fix my own (Pentium II) PC by reading it! It gave me the knowledge to find the problem (a bad motherboard) and the courage to replace it. Operations that at first glance looked intimidating, were made relatively simple by the book's clear discussions, explanations and photos. It's range covers the inner workings of old PC's up through the Pentium II (as well as a little bit of info on the Pentium III.) Not a perfect book, though: the photo printing could be better; and the section on power supplies isn't complete or accurate, particularly when it comes to ATX-type supplies--oddly, the type found in most Pentium machines, for which the book is otherwise a good repair guide. (The power supply is a vital component in a PC, and is oftentimes the first gizmo to go bad.) I had to go outside the book to find that critical info. But criticism aside, I wouldn't have been able to repair my computer without this book, period, so I would recommend it. Perhaps a newer edition will correct the minor shortcomings.

                        5 out of 5 stars An Extremely Helpful, Informative Book.......2000-01-25

                        This book covers everything you need to repair, maintain or upgrade a personal computer. The text covers legacy and more recent hardware. It's informative and is enhanced with plenty of photos and charts to make computer repair/upgrading easier for both veteran and novice. I built my computer using this book. The appendices include trouble-shooting flow charts, lists of companies selling what you need and lists of valuable software utilities available, amoung other items. It even covers all you need to know about peripherals. In the four months since I've purchased it, it's proven to be an invailuable reference.
                        Fix Your Own PC
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                          Fix Your Own PC
                          Corey Sandler
                          Manufacturer: Wiley
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                          Binding: Paperback

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                          ASIN: 0470107871

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                          FIX YOUR OWN PC
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                            Susan B. Sasser
                            Manufacturer: MIS Press
                            ProductGroup: Book
                            Binding: Hardcover
                            ASIN: B000M0KRJM

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