Download or read book How to Do Just About Anything written by Editors of Reader's Digest and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2012-05-10 with total page 1092 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wouldn't it be nice to have a single volume that tells you how to, say, learn the basics of calligraphy, develop an aerobic exercise routine, and increase your computer memory? How to Do Just about Anything gives you all these plus more than 1,200 clearly laid- out directions for everything from home repair and appliance maintenance to answers to etiquette questions. This browser's feast is more than a match for the Internet, with every page serving up something to capture your interest. (Look up Pilot lights and you'll probably find yourself reading about how easy is it to make Pimientos.) A sampling of the things you'll learn to do, organized here by type: Home, garden, and auto Make a simple cushion cover; build and maintain a pond; cut gasoline costs Food and drink Match pasta shapes to sauces; make your own butter; cure a hangover Health and fitness Measure your blood pressure; give CPR; learn Pilates Clothing and grooming Store clothes properly; tie a bow tie; banish dandruff Behavior and etiquette Impress a date; deflect bullying; escape a bore Family matters Draw up a family tree; organize a successful reunion; housetrain a pet Sports and games Make sense of rugby; win at Scrabble; work a cryptic crossword Arts and crafts Draw a face; learn embroidery basics; make silk flowers Nature Identify animal footprints; choose the right campsite; survive an avalanche Electronics and the Web Unfreeze an iPad; start a blog; sell goods on eBayEasy-to-understand instructions (often step-by-step) can turn even the most all-thumbs adult or youngster into an enthusiastic do-it- yourselfer. All told, How to Do Just About Anything is a practical-and highly enjoyable-book for the whole family.
Download or read book The First 20 Hours written by Josh Kaufman and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2013-06-13 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Forget the 10,000 hour rule— what if it’s possible to learn the basics of any new skill in 20 hours or less? Take a moment to consider how many things you want to learn to do. What’s on your list? What’s holding you back from getting started? Are you worried about the time and effort it takes to acquire new skills—time you don’t have and effort you can’t spare? Research suggests it takes 10,000 hours to develop a new skill. In this nonstop world when will you ever find that much time and energy? To make matters worse, the early hours of practicing something new are always the most frustrating. That’s why it’s difficult to learn how to speak a new language, play an instrument, hit a golf ball, or shoot great photos. It’s so much easier to watch TV or surf the web . . . In The First 20 Hours, Josh Kaufman offers a systematic approach to rapid skill acquisition— how to learn any new skill as quickly as possible. His method shows you how to deconstruct complex skills, maximize productive practice, and remove common learning barriers. By completing just 20 hours of focused, deliberate practice you’ll go from knowing absolutely nothing to performing noticeably well. Kaufman personally field-tested the methods in this book. You’ll have a front row seat as he develops a personal yoga practice, writes his own web-based computer programs, teaches himself to touch type on a nonstandard keyboard, explores the oldest and most complex board game in history, picks up the ukulele, and learns how to windsurf. Here are a few of the simple techniques he teaches: Define your target performance level: Figure out what your desired level of skill looks like, what you’re trying to achieve, and what you’ll be able to do when you’re done. The more specific, the better. Deconstruct the skill: Most of the things we think of as skills are actually bundles of smaller subskills. If you break down the subcomponents, it’s easier to figure out which ones are most important and practice those first. Eliminate barriers to practice: Removing common distractions and unnecessary effort makes it much easier to sit down and focus on deliberate practice. Create fast feedback loops: Getting accurate, real-time information about how well you’re performing during practice makes it much easier to improve. Whether you want to paint a portrait, launch a start-up, fly an airplane, or juggle flaming chainsaws, The First 20 Hours will help you pick up the basics of any skill in record time . . . and have more fun along the way.
Download or read book How to Do Just About Anything on the Internet written by Editors at Reader's Digest and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2015-10-13 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Useful and straightforward answers to hundreds of questions about getting online and using the web. I's just like having a helpful tech-savvy friend sitting next to you, showing youexactly what to do to make the most of the internet. Google, Twitter, Skype--are these and other technological terms a foreign language to you? If so, it's time to learn the vocabulary and find out how the internet can make your life easier, better--and a lot of fun! In an easy to use format, here are useful and straightforward answers to hundreds of questions about getting online and using the world wide web. •Inside You'll discover how to: •Choose the right computer and internet deal for you •Find Out anything you want to know on the web • Your Privacy--and avoid scams •Keep in Touch with friends and family •Use Facebook and other social networks •Store and Edit your digital photos online •Buy anything you want securely •Search the best holiday rental, doctor, garden center or whatever else you need
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Download or read book How to Fix just About Everything written by Bill Marken and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2002 with total page 632 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More than 550 step-by-step instructions for everything from fixing a faucet to removing mystery stains to curing a hangover.
Download or read book How to Do Just About Anything on the Internet written by Editors of Reader's Digest and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2015-10-13 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Google, Twitter, Skype--are these and other technological terms a foreign language to you? If so, it's time to learn the vocabulary and find out how the internet can make your life easier, better--and a lot of fun! In an easy to use format, here are useful and straightforward answers to hundreds of questions about getting online and using the world wide web. •Inside You'll discover how to: •Choose the right computer and internet deal for you •Find Out anything you want to know on the web • Your Privacy--and avoid scams •Keep in Touch with friends and family •Use Facebook and other social networks •Store and Edit your digital photos online •Buy anything you want securely •Search the best holiday rental, doctor, garden center or whatever else you need
Download or read book Zero to Maker written by David Lang and published by Make Community, LLC. This book was released on 2013-10-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you possessed by the urge to invent, design, and make something that others enjoy, but don’t know how to plug into the Maker movement? In this book, you’ll follow author David Lang’s headfirst dive into the Maker world and how he grew to be a successful entrepreneur. You’ll discover how to navigate this new community, and find the best resources for learning the tools and skills you need to be a dynamic maker in your own right. Lang reveals how he became a pro maker after losing his job, and how the experience helped him start OpenROV—a DIY community and product line focused on open source undersea exploration. It all happened once he became an active member of the Maker culture. Ready to take the plunge into the next Industrial Revolution? This guide provides a clear and inspiring roadmap. Take an eye-opening journey from unskilled observer to engaged maker-entrepreneur Enter the Maker community to connect with experts and pick up new skills Use a template for building a maker-based entrepreneurial lifestyle Learn from the organizer of the first-ever Maker Startup Weekend Be prepared for exciting careers of the future
Download or read book Reader s Digest how to Do Just about Anything on a Computer written by and published by Reader's Digest Association. This book was released on 2000 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to the home computer covering basic set-up, using Windows, the Internet, a troubleshooting guide and more.
Download or read book Learn Better written by Ulrich Boser and published by Rodale Books. This book was released on 2019-09-03 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For centuries, experts have argued that learning was about memorizing information: You're supposed to study facts, dates, and details; burn them into your memory; and then apply that knowledge at opportune times. But this approach to learning isn’t nearly enough for the world that we live in today, and in Learn Better journalist and education researcher Ulrich Boser demonstrates that how we learn can matter just as much as what we learn. In this brilliantly researched book, Boser maps out the new science of learning, showing how simple techniques like comprehension check-ins and making material personally relatable can help people gain expertise in dramatically better ways. He covers six key steps to help you “learn how to learn,” all illuminated with fascinating stories like how Jackson Pollock developed his unique painting style and why an ancient Japanese counting device allows kids to do math at superhuman speeds. Boser’s witty, engaging writing makes this book feel like a guilty pleasure, not homework. Learn Better will revolutionize the way students and society alike approach learning and makes the case that being smart is not an innate ability—learning is a skill everyone can master. With Boser as your guide, you will be able to fully capitalize on your brain’s remarkable ability to gain new skills and open up a whole new world of possibilities.
Download or read book I Could Do Anything If I Only Knew What It Was written by Barbara Sher and published by Dell. This book was released on 1995-08-05 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A life-changing guide to finding your direction—and your passion—in a world of seemingly limitless options “For those who want to find their passion . . . a step-by-step guide for restructuring one’s life so that it has meaning, direction, and joy.”—Ellen Kreidman, author of Light His Fire and Light Her Fire If you suspect there could be more to life than what you’re getting, if you always knew you could do anything—if you only knew what it was—this extraordinary book is about to prove you right. No matter what your age, no matter how “unattainable” your dreams, you can create and live a life you love. I Could Do Anything If Only I Knew What It Was reveals how you can recapture “long lost” goals, overcome the blocks that inhibit your success, decide what you want to be, and live your dreams forever. You will learn: • What to do if you never chose to be what you are. • How to get off the fast track—and on to the right track. • First aid techniques for paralyzing chronic negativity. • How to regroup when you've lost your big dream. • To stop waiting for luck—and start creating it. A life without direction is a life without passion. I Could Do Anything If Only I Knew What It Was guides you not to another unsatisfying job but to a richly rewarding career rooted in your heart’s desire.
Download or read book How to Say Anything to Anyone written by Shari Harley and published by Greenleaf Book Group. This book was released on 2013-01-07 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take charge of your career by taking charge of your business relationships and communication skills. We all know how it feels when our colleagues talk about us but not to us. It's frustrating, and it creates tension. When effective communication is missing in the workplace, employees feel like they're working in the dark. Leaders don't have crucial conversations; managers are frustrated when outcomes are not what they expect; and employees often don’t get positive feedback or constructive feedback. Many of us remain passive against poor communication habits and communication barriers, hoping that business communication will miraculously improve--but it won't. Business communication and relationships won’t improve without skills and effort. The people you work with can work with you, around you, or against you. How people work with you depends on the business relationships you cultivate. Do your colleagues trust you? Can they speak openly to you when projects and tasks go awry? Do you have effective communication skills? Take charge of your career by eliminating communication barriers and taking charge of your business relationships. Make your work environment less tense and more productive by improving communication skills. Set relationship expectations, work with people how they like to work, and give positive feedback and constructive feedback. In How to Say Anything to Anyone, you'll learn how to: - ask for what you want at work - improve communication skills - strengthen all types of working relationships - reduce the gossip and drama in your office - tell people when you’re frustrated and have difficult conversations in a way that resonates - take action on your ideas and feelings - get honest positive feedback and constructive feedback on your performance Harley shares the real-life stories of people who have struggled to get what they want at work. With her clear and specific business communication roadmap in hand, Harley enables you to improve communication skills and create the career and business relationships you really want--and keep them.
Download or read book Atomic Habits Summary by James Clear written by James Clear and published by James Clear. This book was released on with total page 39 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: SUMMARY: ATOMIC HABITS: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones. This book is not meant to replace the original book but to serve as a companion to it. ABOUT ORIGINAL BOOK: Atomic Habits can help you improve every day, no matter what your goals are. As one of the world's leading experts on habit formation, James Clear reveals practical strategies that will help you form good habits, break bad ones, and master tiny behaviors that lead to big changes. If you're having trouble changing your habits, the problem isn't you. Instead, the issue is with your system. There is a reason bad habits repeat themselves over and over again, it's not that you are not willing to change, but that you have the wrong system for changing. “You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems” - James Clear I’m a huge fan of this book, and as soon as I read it I knew it was going to make a big difference in my life, so I couldn’t wait to make a video on this book and share my ideas. Here is a link to James Clear’s website, where I found he uploads a tonne of useful posts on motivation, habit formation and human psychology. DISCLAIMER: This is an UNOFFICIAL summary and not the original book. It designed to record all the key points of the original book.
Download or read book How To Do Just About Everything written by Courtney Rosen and published by Free Press. This book was released on 2000-12-01 with total page 640 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The experts at eHow know how to do just about everything, and in this comprehensive reference book, they share their know-how with you. From pets to home improvement, sports to job survival, here are 1,001 how-to solutions to help you get the job done -- and done well. For every task, eHow provides concise step-by-step instructions, helpful tips and warnings, and useful lists of everything you'll need to get the job done. Browse these pages to discover how to: Tie a Tie * Plant a Lawn * Carve a Turkey * Write a Business Plan * Unclog a Sink * Ask for a Raise * Tango * Change Your Motor Oil * Sew on a Button * Write a Love Letter * Wash Your Cat * Lose Weight * Prevent Jet Lag * Throw a Knuckleball ...and much, much more Whatever you need to do, you'll now know where to look for complete, authoritative instructions. How to Do (Just About) Everything is packed with easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions, plus helpful checklists and calendars. A thorough keyword index makes it simple to find what you need. Keep this essential reference volume around the house and soon you'll wonder how you ever got anything done without it.
Download or read book Learning How to Learn written by Barbara Oakley, PhD and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2018-08-07 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A surprisingly simple way for students to master any subject--based on one of the world's most popular online courses and the bestselling book A Mind for Numbers A Mind for Numbers and its wildly popular online companion course "Learning How to Learn" have empowered more than two million learners of all ages from around the world to master subjects that they once struggled with. Fans often wish they'd discovered these learning strategies earlier and ask how they can help their kids master these skills as well. Now in this new book for kids and teens, the authors reveal how to make the most of time spent studying. We all have the tools to learn what might not seem to come naturally to us at first--the secret is to understand how the brain works so we can unlock its power. This book explains: • Why sometimes letting your mind wander is an important part of the learning process • How to avoid "rut think" in order to think outside the box • Why having a poor memory can be a good thing • The value of metaphors in developing understanding • A simple, yet powerful, way to stop procrastinating Filled with illustrations, application questions, and exercises, this book makes learning easy and fun.
Download or read book How to Do Just about Anything written by and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Want to know how to say 'thank you' in 12 languages? Or how to dance the samba? Or make a sponge cake? Are you having trouble removing rust from your lawn-mower blades? Are you anxious to know how to protect yourself against identity theft? This indispensable A-Z guide is packed with simple solutions to all those tricky problems life can throw at you. And, it's full of skills old and new, fun and functional to ensure that you'll never be at a loss or a loose end again. Whether your aim is to keep a lid on your energy bills or learn how to play tiddlywinks, you'll find out how right here, quickly and easily.
Download or read book How to Do More of Just about Everything written by eHow, Inc and published by HarperCollins UK. This book was released on 2009 with total page 644 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 1,001 more things that you really need to how to do, from the creators of the original bestseller This book has the answers to (just about) every question you might have. Whether you need to unclog a loo or wash your budgerigar, you'll find clear, step-by-step instructions on how to do it. We collected 1,001 step-by-step solutions and then added special checklists, calendars, charts and tools that will help you get the job done quickly and easily. For every task, we provide concise step-by-step instructions, helpful tips and warnings, and useful lists of everything you'll need. Browse through these pages to discover how to: Tie a tie, plant a lawn, carve a turkey, write a business plan, ask for a raise, unclog a sink, juggle, change your motor oil, lose weight, write a love letter, train a dog, prevent jet lag, burp a baby and much, much more. Whatever you need to do, you'll know where to look for complete, authoritative instructions. A thorough keyword index will guide you to the exact solution you need. And with 1,001 how-to-solutions, you'll not only find what you're looking for, but also a few things you hadn't considered ... You'll also find lots of special features in the book, including planning calendars, checklists and charts. You can schedule cleaning, gardening and car maintenance tasks using our planning calendars, and you can choose a wine, retirement account or gemstone using our reference charts. About eHow.comeHow.com was created to give people a fast and easy way to find out how to do a vast variety of things and to provide ways to accomplish them. eHow.com is the most comprehensive source of information on how to do things, offering thousands of specific project instructions. With 14 categories featuring 120 subcategories, eHow offers staff-written, reviewed and edited step-by- step solutions, whether it's finding out how to change the oil in the car, make Cajun hot sauce, negotiate a raise, or even bowl a leg-break.
Download or read book Achieve Anything in Just One Year written by Jason Harvey and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn to make small daily choices that will transform your life. Find your personal inspiration. Rediscover your motivation. Propel yourself out of an unfulfilling existence. The key to a happier life is contained in the dreams you already have. Your aspirations can create new opportunities, a fresh direction for your life's path. It is possible to unlock them. It's never too late. Start today by looking at this book. With his accessible, unique approach using tangible daily steps to reach achievable goals, Jason Harvey can help you succeed by showing you how to take small steps to a better you.
