"An invaluable guide for contractors, consumers, and tradespeople. There's an enormous supply of sound advice, proven renovation ideas and handy insights."—Bill Ellingsworth Senior Staff Vice President National Association of Home Builders "The remodeling industry in this country is thriving, and this book is chock full of clear explanations of how those remodeling methods and materials work."—Forrest Wilson, Ph.D. Senior Editor, Architecture Completely updated to reflect changes in the cost of materials and labor, this is the book that will save you money, worry, and headaches, whether you're reshingling a roof, remodeling your kitchen, rewiring the basement, or adding a new wing to your house. Whether you do the job yourself, hire tradespeople, or work with a contractor, this comprehensive guide enables you to compare and select the smartest solution for virtually any home improvement or repair project. You'll learn how to:  Evaluate the level of skill needed to complete the project Assess the relative cost, durability, and ease of use of a wide variety of building materials Compare costs of over 300 options with and without a contractor Manage repair people and contractors like an expert

A Consumer's Guide to Home Improvement, Renovation, and Repair

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Stoddard, Brooke C.

Santucci, Robert M.

Werwath, Peter

The Enterprise Foundation

Home Improvement & Design

wiley

Steel provides the backbone for modern civilization - read all about its history, journey, and place in the world.
What is steel? How does it work? Why has it been so important? Who are the people who make it? How do they make it? Steel: From Mine to Mill, the Metal that Made America answers these questions.
Improperly understood until about 150 years ago and available until then only in small quantities, the metal itself is a delicate dance of iron crystals interspersed with carbon and - depending on intended service - other elements such as nickel, chromium, and molybdenum. Once deciphered, steel began to flow from hearths in increasing amounts for the building of railroads, steel ships, skyscrapers, and bridges, in the process raising to world economic dominance Great Britain, Germany, the United States, Japan, and the Soviet Union. The world's current largest producer is China.
While researching this book, author Brooke C. Stoddard descended into Mesabi Iron Range open-pit iron mines, rode with 58,000 tons of iron ore on a 1,000-foot ore boat from Duluth to Cleveland, climbed to the top of the hemisphere's largest blast furnace, interviewed men as they toiled next to their furnaces of liquid steel, and walked the immense rolling mills where steel is pressed into finished products.
Along the way, he wrote a narrative of iron and steel from pre-history through the Industrial Revolution and into the present age.
Steel is the sinew of modern civilization.

Steel: From Mine to Mill, the Metal that Made America

History

Americas

Zenith Press

The building industry: demanding work, but great if you love working with our hands and hate to be deskbound. Is it for you? Find out how to break in and make your mark as a: Carpenter, Electrician, Plumber, Mason, Roofer/Waterproofer. Choose a career that fits your interests, talents and personality-even if you don't have a 4-year college degree. Building tells you about each job: where the work is, how much you'll make, skills and training needed what you'll do, perks, promotions and travel potential. Find out what these jobs are really like through 16 interviews with people who work in them now, including Steve Thomas host of This Old House.

Building: Careers Without College

Business & Money

Job Hunting & Careers

Petersons

In mid-1940, the British Expeditionary Force desperately attempted to flee the small French port of Dunkirk and reach British shores. France was falling, and the men were well aware that the German army had already conquered Poland, Denmark, Norway, Holland, and Belgium. Only Britain remained. Churchill then proclaimed to the House of Commons, “Hitler will have to break us in this island or lose the war.” There were, perhaps, no more telling words spoken in World War II. For the following five months, Great Britain waged a heroic, and clandestine, struggle with Nazi Germany—one both psychological and diplomatic—over the fate of the world. World in the Balance recounts these pivotal months. Rallying after Churchill’s speeches, destroying the French fleet so it would not fall to the Germans, fending off Nazi agents from former King Edward VIII, weakening England’s defenses to build up those of Egypt, establishing a dedication to secret radar, and engaging in deft diplomacy—notably saving Gibraltar by keeping Spain neutral and successfully courting favor in the United States—set all the pieces in place for eventual victory over Axis fascism.

World in the Balance: The Perilous Months of June-October 1940

Europe

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North against South. Grant versus Lee. Brother against brother. The Civil War split the nation into two warring parties and shaped American history and culture dramatically. This book provides a complete survey of the war’s major events, including: 
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<li>Profiles of the Civil War’s great leaders</li>
<li>The struggle for African-American freedom</li>
<li>Military strategy and weaponry</li>
<li>Landmark historical documents like the Gettysburg Address</li>
<li>A detailed Civil War timeline</li>
</ul>
 The heroic—and tragic—stories of the Civil War come alive in this extraordinary retelling, combining a compelling historical commentary with fascinating insights into the most prominent characters of that era.

The Everything Civil War Book: Everything you need to know about the conflict that divided a nation

Everything

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