Self Help for Everyday Living

Atholl, Desmond and Cherkinian, Michael, DESMOND’S GUIDE TO PERFECT ENTERTAINING: THE MAJORDOMO’S ENCYCLOPEDIA OF CELEBRATIONS, St. Martin’s Press, NYC, 1993- A practical, creative and useful guide for entertaining from invitations to conversation and selecting wine and everything you need to know to throw any kind of party.  Hard Cover 193 pages.

Barker, Linda, HOME-MADE STYLE: 100 GREAT DECORATING IDEAS, Collins & Brown, 1999 – Over 100 original project to enhance every area of your home; illustrated in full color with clear step-by-step photography throughout; includes all the popular techniques – stenciling, stamping, gilding, decoupage, papier mache, simple sewing, ribbon weaving; packed with helpful hints and tips. Hard cover, 256 pages.

Branch, Shelly; DOLLAR PINCHING: A CONSUMER’S GUIDE TO SPART SPENDING, Warner Books, NYC, 1997-Discover the hidden deals and professional buying secrets of the experts. Save thousands of dollars—from clothes to cars to credit cards. Sell your house for top dollar in today’s market. Keep more of your paycheck. Make your budget go further. 196 pages

Brown, Karen, SPANISH COUNTRY INNS & INTINERARIES, Travel Press, San Mateo, CA, 1994 – Descriptions and illustrations of charming places to stay throughout Spain; described in detail so you know what to expect; includes rates, owners’ names addresses, telephone and fax numbers as well as detailed maps. Soft cover, 298 books

Cassell, Julian and Parham, Peter, STEP-BY-STEP INTERIOR PAINTING, Meredith Press, Des Moines, IA, 1996 – Guide explains exactly how to achieve the paint finish you want, giving you all the tools you need for confidence and success. Soft cover 95 pages.

Cerwinske, Laura and Chase, Linda, IN YOUR OWN STYLE: THE BOOK THAT PUTS YOU IN CONTROL OF THE DESIGN PROCESS, Thames & Hudson, NYC, 1999 – More than 190 beautiful colored photographs, a gallery of ideas that show you how to develop a plan select materials, colors and products and bring them all together in a fulfilling interior. Soft cover 9 x12 191 pages.

Dennen, Sue, Illustrator, THE BABY CHRONICLES, Little Brown & Co., NYC, A make your own record for new moms and moms-to-be starting in the third trimester of pregnancy. More than 200 stickers to commemorate everything about the new baby’s new life and the feelings of the new mother. Easily and quickly create a precious keepsake of the milestones, mishaps, mysteries and miracles as they happen.

Dries, Inge, 200 NEW FOOD COMBINING RECIPES: TASTY DISHES FROM AROUND THE WORLD, Element Books Limited, England, 1993- Sound food combining helps make the most of the food you eat, bringing better health, vitality and a heightened sense of general well-being.  Inge Dries grew up in a family where attention was focused on healthy food and a natural way of life where she inherited her mother’s love of preparing food and her father taught her everything about dietary rules. Soft cover. 136 pages.

Flowers, James R. Jr., Sankey, Michael L. and Weber, Peter, PUBLIC RECORDS ONLINE: The National Guide To Private & Government Online Sources Of Public Records, Facts On Demand Press, Tempe, Arizona, 2001, Discover over 2,000 direct government sources—from cities to counties to states to federal agencies—and find records free. Access address information, lien records, death indexes, trademarks, education, civil court cases and credit. 442 pages

Green, Joey POLISH YOUR FURNITURE WITH PANTY HOSE: And Hundreds of Offbeat Uses for Brand-Name Products, Hyperion, New York, 1995, Reveals hundreds of quirky uses for common household products, from cleaning car battery corrosion with Coca-Cola to luring trout with petroleum jelly and shaving with peanut butter. Illustrated 149 pages

Hearst Communications, Inc., ESQUIRES HANDBOOK FOR HOSTS, Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers, 1977- Learn to throw a party like they did fifty years ago. Originally published in 1949, this book offers the secret of the perfect cocktail party with the hosting flair of post WW II days.  Hard Cover. 
288 pages includes index.

Lstiburek, Joseph, BUILDER’S GUIDE TO MIXED CLIMATES, Taunton Press, Newton, CT, 2000- Manual shows the best techniques for energy and resource-efficient residential construction in the mixed climates of North America where average winter temperatures stay above 45 degrees farenheit. Color illustrations and diagrams.  Hard Cover 141 pages

Nash, George, DO-IT-YOURSELF HOUSEBUILDING; THE COMPLETE HANDBOOK, Sterling Publishing, New York, 1995, Covers every step of construction, with detailed diagrams and instructions, from choosing and clearing the site to framing and finishing, from plumbing, electrical, and HVAC systems to landscaping. 1700 photos, drawings and diagrams 704 pages

Paine, Melanie, FURNITURE & FURNISHINGS: PRACTICAL DECORATING AND DESIGN IDEAS, Conran Octopus Limited, London, 1998 – Written by an interior-design expert, this sourcebook guides you through the practicalities of making and decorating all sorts of furnishings. Hard cover, beautiful colored photos on each of the 73 plus pages.

Pargh, Andy, MAKE-IT-EASY GUIDE TO HOME REPAIR, Warner Books, NYC, 1997 – Advice from leaks to electricity from a syndicated columnist, on-line new products experts, and Today Show commentator who helps Americans learn how things work and how to fix them when they don’t.  Soft cover, 260 pages. Illustrated.

Pascual, Anna Garcia, Editor, FURNITURE, REPAIR AND BUILDING, Idea Books, Barcelona, Spain 1998 – This book is primarily aimed at anyone wishing to keep pieces of furniture and objects dating from previous generations or cultures in the best possible condition, thereby enhancing their enjoyment of them. Color illustrations and photographs.  Hard Cover 141 pages

Proulx, Earl and editors of Yankee Magazine, MAKE  IT LAST: Over 1,000 Ingenious Ways to Extend the Life of Everything You Own, Yankee Publishing, Dublin, New Hampshire, 1996,  No-nonsense advice that will save you thousands of dollars a year from how one person can move heavy furniture without damaging the floor to removing white water spots from wood to twelve handy uses for old pantyhose.  394 pages

Robertson, Debora, WALLS: PRACTICAL DECORATING AND DESIGN IDEAS, Conran Octopus, London, 1998 – Written by an interior-design expert, this sourcebook guides you through the design possibilities and practicalities of applying every kind of wall treatment—from paints, papers and tiling to fabrics and panels. Color illustrations and photographs.  Hard Cover 80 pages

Rodgers, Rick, BRIDAL AND BABY SHOWERS, Illustrated by Robbin Gourley, Warner Books, NYC, 1996 – Surefire recipes and exciting menus for a flawless party! Hard cover, 63 pages. 

Rodgers, Rick, BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS, Illustrated by Robbin Gourley, Warner Books, NYC, 1996 – practical tips on planning your party, including ideas for table decorations, arrangements for well-organized buffets, beverage suggestions and a handy preparation timetable. Hard cover,63 pages.

 Sandler, Corey, SECRETS OF THE SAVY CONSUMER, Prentice Hall, Paramus, New Jersey, 1998 – Shows you how to get the best deals for financing, travel, terms in real estate and other investments, on home appliances and electronics, entertainment, vacations, hobbies and shows you how to get financial aid to obtain the best possible college education. Hard cover, 454 pages

Sinnes, Cort, SPAS & HOT TUBS: HOW TO PLAN, INSTALL & ENJOY, Price Stern Sloan, Inc., Los Angeles, CA, 1982 – All you need to know to plan, buy, install and maintain your own spa or hot tub. Over 200 color photographs and drawings of spas and hot tubs in attractive indoor and outdoor settings.

Snellen, Nancy, FANTASTIC FINISHES/ PAINTING EFFECTS AND DECORATIVE FINISHES, Apple Press, London, 1997

Sunset Magazine, BEST HOME PLANS: TWO-STORY LIVING, Sunset Publishing, Menlo Park, CA, 1994 – More than 200 designs, helpful building tips with blueprint ordering information. Soft cover illustrated in color and with individual floor plans. 224 pages.

Sunset Magazine, IDEAS FOR GREAT HOME OFFICES, Sunset Publishing, Menlo Park, CA, 1995 – Colorful photo galleries explore the full range of home office designs, from unobtrusive desks built into closets to specially constructed work spaces on lofts Soft Cover 128 pages