Bringing the curiosity and expertise of The New York Times to the art and science of everyday life The wisdom of New York Times experts in every field is packed into one easy-to-use volume, making it an indispensable reference for every coffee table, kitchen, or bookshelf. Would you like know how to choose the best insurance policy? How to get a copy of your FBI file? How to pick the best vegetables to grow in your garden? How to cure a hangover? The New York Times Practical Guide to Practically Everything answers all of these questions and much, much more. From the office and the classroom to the kitchen and the garden, this book covers every setting of everyday life with insightful advice insider tips, which are accompanied by hundreds of helpful illustrations, diagrams, maps, and charts. Expert Advice from New York Times writers, including: - Eric Asimov on how to stock a wine cellar on a budget - Mark Bittman on how to grill fish perfectly- Marian Burros on choosing the best produce- Michael Kimmelman on the best new modern art museums both in the U.S. and abroad- Nicolai Ouroussoff on underappreciated architectural gems from around the world- Michelle Slatalla on tips for shopping on the Internet- Anthony Tommassini, Allan Kozinn, Jon Pareles, and Ben Ratliff on their album picks for a "desert island"
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Practical Guide to Practically Everything : The Essential Companion for Everyday Life (2006, Hardcover)
Product Information
The New York Times Pratical Guide To Practically Everything is the comprehensive resource for hands-on practical pursuits and matters of everyday life, from personal finance and legal issues to home maintenance and gardening. All the wisdom of The New York Times' experts in every field is packed into one volume, making it an indispensable reference for every household. With its clear structure and thorough indexing, The New York Times Pratical Guide To Practically Everything makes it easy to find information on any topic, while also inviting the reader to browse through the pages, which are chock-full of handy advice, tips, and little known facts. The text is accompanied by over a thousand illustrations, diagrams, maps, and charts from the pages of The New York Times.
Product Identifiers
- Publisher
- St. Martin's Press
- ISBN-10
- 031235388x
- ISBN-13
- 9780312353889
- eBay Product ID (ePID)
- 63070480
Product Key Features
- Format
- Book, Hardcover
- Publication Year
- 2006
- Language
- English
Dimensions
- Weight
- 51.1 Oz
- Width
- 7.6in.
- Height
- 1.8in.
- Length
- 9.7in.
Additional Product Features
- Dewey Edition
- 22
- Illustrated
- Yes
- Dewey Decimal
- 646.700973
- Copyright Date
- 2006
- Number of Pages
- 848 Pages
- Lc Classification Number
- Hq2037n48 2006
- Publication Date
- 2006-10-17
- Reviews
- "The most browser-friendly reference book imaginable…this book is destined to become your essential tool." --O Magazine "This handy guide is a wide ranging and lively GPS system for the many bewildering choices and questions we all have every day. Here you can get useful tips on how to grow an artichoke, prepare for a biological attack, find a job, select a furnace, and so much more." --TOM BROKAW, author of The Greatest Generation "This book is absolutely addictive. It's got answers to most questions you've ever wanted to ask, and it grabs you with questions you probably never thought of. Benjamin Franklin would be proud." --WALTER ISAACSON, author of New York Times -bestselling Benjamin Franklin: An American Life "This book is better than Google and a whole lot easier to use. You don't have to sort through 2 million hits to find the information you're looking f∨ just flip through this single volume to find practical wisdom on a slew of topics." --DR. MICHAEL ROIZEN, co-author of the #1 New York Times bestseller, You: The Owner's Manual " The New York Times Practical Guide to Practically Everything is that rare combination in a how-to book--very useful and a great read. The easy part is finding practical advice about something. The hard part is putting the book down." --EVAN THOMAS, Assistant Managing Editor at Newsweek and author of John Paul Jones: Sailor, Hero, Father of the American Navy "A savvy, sure-footed guide through life's many minefields. Indispensable!" --BRIAN DUFFY, editor, U.S. News & World Report, "The most browser-friendly reference book imaginableÃ'Šthis book is destined to become your essential tool." --O Magazine Ã"This handy guide is a wide ranging and lively GPS system for the many bewildering choices and questions we all have every day. Here you can get useful tips on how to grow an artichoke, prepare for a biological attack, find a job, select a furnace, and so much more.Ã" --TOM BROKAW, author ofThe Greatest Generation Ã"This book is absolutely addictive. It's got answers to most questions you've ever wanted to ask, and it grabs you with questions you probably never thought of. Benjamin Franklin would be proud." --WALTER ISAACSON, author ofNew York Times-bestsellingBenjamin Franklin: An American Life Ã"This book is better than Google and a whole lot easier to use. You don't have to sort through 2 million hits to find the information you're looking f'š just flip through this single volume to find practical wisdom on a slew of topics.Ã" --DR. MICHAEL ROIZEN, co-author of the #1 New York Times bestseller,You: The Owner's Manual Ã"The New York Times Practical Guide to Practically Everythingis that rare combination in a how-to book--very useful and a great read. The easy part is finding practical advice about something. The hard part is putting the book down." --EVAN THOMAS, Assistant Managing Editor at Newsweek and author ofJohn Paul Jones: Sailor, Hero, Father of the American Navy "A savvy, sure-footed guide through life's many minefields. Indispensable!" --BRIAN DUFFY, editor,U.S. News & World Report, "The most browser-friendly reference book imaginable...this book is destined to become your essential tool." --O Magazine "This handy guide is a wide ranging and lively GPS system for the many bewildering choices and questions we all have every day. Here you can get useful tips on how to grow an artichoke, prepare for a biological attack, find a job, select a furnace, and so much more." --TOM BROKAW, author of The Greatest Generation "This book is absolutely addictive. It's got answers to most questions you've ever wanted to ask, and it grabs you with questions you probably never thought of. Benjamin Franklin would be proud." --WALTER ISAACSON, author of New York Times -bestselling Benjamin Franklin: An American Life "This book is better than Google and a whole lot easier to use. You don't have to sort through 2 million hits to find the information you're looking for; just flip through this single volume to find practical wisdom on a slew of topics." --DR. MICHAEL ROIZEN, co-author of the #1 New York Times bestseller, You: The Owner's Manual " The New York Times Practical Guide to Practically Everything is that rare combination in a how-to book--very useful and a great read. The easy part is finding practical advice about something. The hard part is putting the book down." --EVAN THOMAS, Assistant Managing Editor at Newsweek and author of John Paul Jones: Sailor, Hero, Father of the American Navy "A savvy, sure-footed guide through life's many minefields. Indispensable!" --BRIAN DUFFY, editor, U.S. News & World Report, "The most browser-friendly reference book imaginable'Šthis book is destined to become your essential tool." --O Magazine "This handy guide is a wide ranging and lively GPS system for the many bewildering choices and questions we all have every day. Here you can get useful tips on how to grow an artichoke, prepare for a biological attack, find a job, select a furnace, and so much more." --TOM BROKAW, author of The Greatest Generation "This book is absolutely addictive. It's got answers to most questions you've ever wanted to ask, and it grabs you with questions you probably never thought of. Benjamin Franklin would be proud." --WALTER ISAACSON, author of New York Times-bestselling Benjamin Franklin: An American Life "This book is better than Google and a whole lot easier to use. You don't have to sort through 2 million hits to find the information you're looking f'š just flip through this single volume to find practical wisdom on a slew of topics." --DR. MICHAEL ROIZEN, co-author of the #1 New York Times bestseller, You: The Owner's Manual " The New York Times Practical Guide to Practically Everything is that rare combination in a how-to book--very useful and a great read. The easy part is finding practical advice about something. The hard part is putting the book down." --EVAN THOMAS, Assistant Managing Editor at Newsweek and author of John Paul Jones: Sailor, Hero, Father of the American Navy "A savvy, sure-footed guide through life's many minefields. Indispensable!" --BRIAN DUFFY, editor, U.S. News & World Report, "The most browser-friendly reference book imaginableÃ'Šthis book is destined to become your essential tool." --O Magazine Ã"This handy guide is a wide ranging and lively GPS system for the many bewildering choices and questions we all have every day. Here you can get useful tips on how to grow an artichoke, prepare for a biological attack, find a job, select a furnace, and so much more.Ã" --TOM BROKAW, author ofThe Greatest Generation Ã"This book is absolutely addictive. It's got answers to most questions you've ever wanted to ask, and it grabs you with questions you probably never thought of. Benjamin Franklin would be proud." --WALTER ISAACSON, author ofNew York Times-bestselling Benjamin Franklin: An American Life Ã"This book is better than Google and a whole lot easier to use. You don't have to sort through 2 million hits to find the information you're looking fâš just flip through this single volume to find practical wisdom on a slew of topics.Ã" --DR. MICHAEL ROIZEN, co-author of the #1 New York Times bestseller, You: The Owner's Manual Ã"The New York Times Practical Guide to Practically Everything is that rare combination in a how-to book--very useful and a great read. The easy part is finding practical advice about something. The hard part is putting the book down." --EVAN THOMAS, Assistant Managing Editor at Newsweek and author of John Paul Jones: Sailor, Hero, Father of the American Navy "A savvy, sure-footed guide through life's many minefields. Indispensable!" --BRIAN DUFFY, editor ,U.S. News & World Report, "The most browser-friendly reference book imaginable '¦this book is destined to become your essential tool." --O Magazine  "This handy guide is a wide ranging and lively GPS system for the many bewildering choices and questions we all have every day. Here you can get useful tips on how to grow an artichoke, prepare for a biological attack, find a job, select a furnace, and so much more.Â" --TOM BROKAW, author ofThe Greatest Generation Â"This book is absolutely addictive. It's got answers to most questions you've ever wanted to ask, and it grabs you with questions you probably never thought of. Benjamin Franklin would be proud." --WALTER ISAACSON, author of New York Times-bestselling Benjamin Franklin: An American Life Â"This book is better than Google and a whole lot easier to use. You don't have to sort through 2 million hits to find the information you're looking f∨ just flip through this single volume to find practical wisdom on a slew of topics.Â" --DR. MICHAEL ROIZEN, co-author of the #1 New York Times bestseller, You: The Owner's Manual Â"The New York Times Practical Guide to Practically Everything is that rare combination in a how-to book--very useful and a great read. The easy part is finding practical advice about something. The hard part is putting the book down." --EVAN THOMAS, Assistant Managing Editor at Newsweek and author of John Paul Jones: Sailor, Hero, Father of the American Navy "A savvy, sure-footed guide through life's many minefields. Indispensable!" --BRIAN DUFFY, editor ,U.S. News & World Report, "The most browser-friendly reference book imaginable'¦ this book is destined to become your essential tool." --O Magazine "This handy guide is a wide ranging and lively GPS system for the many bewildering choices and questions we all have every day. Here you can get useful tips on how to grow an artichoke, prepare for a biological attack, find a job, select a furnace, and so much more." --TOM BROKAW, author of The Greatest Generation "This book is absolutely addictive. It's got answers to most questions you've ever wanted to ask, and it grabs you with questions you probably never thought of. Benjamin Franklin would be proud." --WALTER ISAACSON, author of New York Times-bestselling Benjamin Franklin: An American Life "This book is better than Google and a whole lot easier to use. You don't have to sort through 2 million hits to find the information you're looking f∨ just flip through this single volume to find practical wisdom on a slew of topics." --DR. MICHAEL ROIZEN, co-author of the #1 New York Times bestseller, You: The Owner's Manual "The New York Times Practical Guide to Practically Everything is that rare combination in a how-to book--very useful and a great read. The easy part is finding practical advice about something. The hard part is putting the book down." --EVAN THOMAS, Assistant Managing Editor at Newsweek and author of John Paul Jones: Sailor, Hero, Father of the American Navy "A savvy, sure-footed guide through life's many minefields. Indispensable!" --BRIAN DUFFY, editor, U.S. News & World Report, "The most browser-friendly reference book imaginableâŠthis book is destined to become your essential tool." --O Magazine "This handy guide is a wide ranging and lively GPS system for the many bewildering choices and questions we all have every day. Here you can get useful tips on how to grow an artichoke, prepare for a biological attack, find a job, select a furnace, and so much more." --TOM BROKAW, author of The Greatest Generation "This book is absolutely addictive. It's got answers to most questions you've ever wanted to ask, and it grabs you with questions you probably never thought of. Benjamin Franklin would be proud." --WALTER ISAACSON, author of New York Times -bestselling Benjamin Franklin: An American Life "This book is better than Google and a whole lot easier to use. You don't have to sort through 2 million hits to find the information you're looking fâš just flip through this single volume to find practical wisdom on a slew of topics." --DR. MICHAEL ROIZEN, co-author of the #1 New York Times bestseller, You: The Owner's Manual " The New York Times Practical Guide to Practically Everything is that rare combination in a how-to book--very useful and a great read. The easy part is finding practical advice about something. The hard part is putting the book down." --EVAN THOMAS, Assistant Managing Editor at Newsweek and author of John Paul Jones: Sailor, Hero, Father of the American Navy "A savvy, sure-footed guide through life's many minefields. Indispensable!" --BRIAN DUFFY, editor, U.S. News & World Report, "This handy guide is a wide ranging and lively GPS system for the many bewildering choices and questions we all have every day. Here you can get useful tips on how to grow an artichoke, prepare for a biological attack, find a job, select a furnace, and so much more." --TOM BROKAW, author of "The Greatest Generation" "This book is absolutely addictive. It's got answers to most questions you've ever wanted to ask, and it grabs you with questions you probably never thought of. Benjamin Franklin would be proud." --WALTER ISAACSON, author of "New York Times"-bestselling "Benjamin Franklin: An American Life" "This book is better than Google and a whole lot easier to use. You don't have to sort through 2 million hits to find the information you're looking for; just flip through this single volume to find practical wisdom on a slew of topics." --DR. MICHAEL ROIZEN, co-author of the #1 New York Times bestseller, "You: The Owner's Manual" ""The New York Times Practical Guide to Practically Everything" is that rare combination in a how-to book--very useful and a great read. The easy part is finding practical advice about something. The hard part is putting the book down." --EVAN THOMAS, Assistant Managing Editor at Newsweek and author of "John Paul Jones: Sailor, Hero, Father of the American Navy" "A savvy, sure-footed guide through life's many minefields. Indispensable!" --BRIAN DUFFY, editor, "U.S. News & World Report", "The most browser-friendly reference book imaginable'Šthis book is destined to become your essential tool." --O Magazine "This handy guide is a wide ranging and lively GPS system for the many bewildering choices and questions we all have every day. Here you can get useful tips on how to grow an artichoke, prepare for a biological attack, find a job, select a furnace, and so much more." --TOM BROKAW, author of the Greatest Generation "This book is absolutely addictive. It's got answers to most questions you've ever wanted to ask, and it grabs you with questions you probably never thought of. Benjamin Franklin would be proud." --WALTER ISAACSON, author of New York Times-bestselling Benjamin Franklin: An American Life "This book is better than Google and a whole lot easier to use. You don't have to sort through 2 million hits to find the information you're looking if's just flip through this single volume to find practical wisdom on a slew of topics." --DR. MICHAEL ROIZEN, co-author of the #1 New York Times bestseller, You: The Owner's Manual "The New York Times Practical Guide to Practically Everything is that rare combination in a how-to book--very useful and a great read. The easy part is finding practical advice about something. The hard part is putting the book down." --EVAN THOMAS, Assistant Managing Editor at Newsweek and author of John Paul Jones: Sailor, Hero, Father of the American Navy "A savvy, sure-footed guide through life's many minefields. Indispensable!" --BRIAN DUFFY, editor, U.S. News & World Report
- Lccn
- 2006-045081
- Edited by
- Amy D. Bernstein, Peter w. Bernstein