false 62832 108522 158816635X 9781588166357 15 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1171585656m/108522.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1171585656s/108522.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/108522.Debunking_9_11_Myths_Why_Conspiracy_Theories_Can_t_Stand_Up_to_the_Facts 3.79 75 62832 3.76 91 18 2006 315564 1588165094 9781588165091 0 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173703114m/315564.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1173703114s/315564.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/315564.The_Boy_Mechanic_200_Classic_Things_to_Build 3.67 9 It’s vintage boyhood and a miscellany of marvelous ideas: from kites and toboggans to workbenches and birdhouses, this collection of projects from Popular Mechanics’ issues of long ago captures all the appeal of American ingenuity at the start of the last century.

With the rawest of materials, a minimum of technology, and a maximum of ingenuity, men and boys in the early 1900s dedicated themselves to crafting wonderful items, both practical and fanciful. It was a highly valued skill that revealed the measure of a man, and Popular Mechanics honored it and led the way in instructing these handy creators. Take a look back at those simpler, good old days—and at what we may have lost in our high-tech era—through these engaging projects, all published in the magazine during the first two decades of the 20th century. The range is simply amazing, and bound to appeal to woodworkers who love classic ideas. They include tools, like T-squares and sawhorses; an animal-proof gate latch and a birdhouse made from an old straw hat; household gadgets and handcrafted furniture; camping gear (including a screen door for a tent); and toys and games. And many of these appealing trellises, decoys, puzzles, and tents are quite doable today. Inveterate do-it-yourselfers will be astonished at the resourcefulness required to build a stove for a canoe and even a houseboat.

</div>]]> 62832 3.76 91 18 2006 2707014 1588167038 9781588167033 1 http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-111x148.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-60x80.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2707014.Popular_Mechanics_The_Boy_Camper_160_Outdoor_Projects_and_Activities 3.50 2


]]> 62832 3.76 91 18 2008 978042 1588166392 9781588166395 1 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1179956090m/978042.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1179956090s/978042.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/978042.The_Boy_Mechanic_Makes_Toys_159_Games_Toys_Tricks_and_Other_Amusements 3.00 2 The Boy Mechanic—Popular Mechanics’ collection of can-do ingenuity from the early 1900s—features more than 200 unique toys and games that anyone with a basic tool kit will want to make, plus the unusual and attractive rounded, flexibound format. Charmingly designed to capture that old-fashioned flavor, every imaginative project remains as engaging today as ever, with its appeal fully intact. There’s amusement for little kids, including a toy donkey that nods and wags its tail; a child’s playhouse and a miniature windmill; magic tricks, such as an “X-Ray” pack of cards and mystery coin box; items for the great outdoors, which range from a homebuilt canoe to a diving tower; plus gizmos and gadgets, “scien-terrific” motors and engines, and entertaining objects for an older child to create and play with. </DIV>]]> 62832 3.76 91 18 2007 6056971 1588167267 9781588167262 0 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255920209m/6056971.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255920209s/6056971.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6056971.Popular_Mechanics_How_to_Tempt_a_Fish_A_Complete_Guide_to_Fishing 5.00 1 Popular Mechanics. Originally published in 1950, How to Tempt a Fish draws its knowledge from expert fishermen of all stripes—fly, lake, surf, deep-sea, and even ice fishing enthusiasts.
Unique in that it covers so many aspects of one of America’s favorite individual sports (there are at least 44 million people who fish in the United States alone), it offers insider advice that has stood the test of time. Among the topics covered in wonderful classic black-and-white line illustrations are: fly casting, bait casting, and salt-water fishing; gathering and using live bait; caring for your rods; tying knots and splices; and retrieving lost lures and lines. There’s also guidance on when and where to fish; how to fish through the ice; how to mount your own prize </DIV><DIV>catches; how to stock a fish pond; how to cook in camp, and so much more.</DIV><DIV>
Plus, there are the many tips that beginner and expert alike will find ingenious: how to make an inflatable life preserver for your tackle box so it won’t get lost if it falls out of the boat, or fashion a tangle-proof case for fishing flies from an old piece of garden hose. All the information remains valid for today’s fishing hobbyists. </DIV><DIV>
Redesigned and repackaged using the terrific original illustrations, this is the perfect gift for every fishing fan.</DIV>

 

]]> 62832 3.76 91 18 2008 471990 1588162842 9781588162847 0 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1175038561m/471990.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1175038561s/471990.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/471990.Popular_Mechanics_Workshop_Outdoor_Woodworking_Projects 5.00 1 Beautiful projects; expert advice.

Woodworkers know that they can depend on Popular Mechanics for great ideas and workshop-tested techniques, and with this collection they can take their favorite hobby outdoors. From an old-fashioned porch swing to a white picket fence, these woodworking projects will enhance every garden, deck, and patio. In addition to detailed diagrams and photos, there’s a “Key Points” box for every project: it includes the prep, shop, and assembly times, skill level, cost/benefit ratio, and more. Build a Pretty Planter to show off flowers, shrubs and trees. A handy Garden Helper cart will let you roll right through the toughest jobs in your yard. Enjoy an al fresco meal on a comfortable outdoor dining set. Every project is beautiful, useful, and a pleasure to construct.
• National Publicity
</div>]]> 62832 3.76 91 18 2004 1742767 158816439X 9781588164391 1 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1187658083m/1742767.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1187658083s/1742767.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1742767.Popular_Mechanics_Complete_Car_Care_Manual_Updated_Expanded 2.00 1 Popular Mechanics' most successful books gets a complete tune-up, with 64 extra pages and more than 90 projects, all clearly marked by level. So now owners will be able to hush those squeaks, replace the U-joints, and change their own oil and filter.

For more than 100 years, the editors of Popular Mechanics have been providing car enthusiasts with the skills and confidence they need to keep their vehicles running right and looking great. And this update to the magazine's popular car care manual gives owners more essential information than ever. It's absolutely crucial for anyone who wants to know the automobile's basic components, from the engine to the electronic systems, and to understand how they work, what can go wrong, and how to make repairs. Find out how to maintain and replace windshield washers, fix steering wander and faulty cruise control, and purge bad smells from the interior. Get smart advice on how to pass emission inspection and find service data online. And because car owners want their ride to look as good as it works, there are even instructions for removing bumper stickers, tinting windows, and adding pinstripes.
</div>]]> 62832 3.76 91 18 2003 6998402 1588167232 9781588167231 0 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255789814m/6998402.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255789814s/6998402.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6998402-popular-mechanics-complete-car-care-manual 0.0 0 62832 3.76 91 18 919655 0.0 0 0 2984522 0.0 0 0 3122690 0.0 0 0 3122691 0.0 0 0 3122692 0.0 0 0 2008 7033205 1588160769 9781588160768 0 http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-111x148.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-60x80.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7033205-popular-mechanics-outdoors-gardens 0.0 0 ]]> 62832 3.76 91 18 2001 1664442 1588163032 9781588163035 0 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1186554249m/1664442.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1186554249s/1664442.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1664442.Popular_Mechanics_Workshop_Tables_Chairs 0.0 0 </div>]]> 62832 3.76 91 18 2004 5929350 1588167933 9781588167934 0 http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-111x148.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-60x80.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5929350.Man_Crafts_Leather_Tooling_Fly_Tying_Ax_Whittling_and_Other_Cool_Things_to_Do 0.0 0 Popular Mechanics to help them find new and lucrative occupations. A series of ten pamphlets were created, teaching skills that were “fun to do and profitable too.”</P><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Reprinted here for the first time in a single volume, and featuring all of the original artwork, these mini instructional courses will entertain men of all ages—even if their workbench is really the living room coffee table! From leather crafts and bookbinding to block printing and cartooning, there’s a hobby to be found here for anyone. More ambitious readers may consider learning coping saw techniques, or even axe crafts, which entail making rustic furniture and fixtures using a single hatchet.</P><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">As charming today as it was industrious then, the book is packaged in a vintage style that authentically captures the “can-do” spirit of the era.</P><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"> </P> </DIV>]]> 62832 3.76 91 18 2009 3529651 1588160777 9781588160775 0 http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-111x148.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-60x80.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3529651.Popular_Mechanics_Plumbing_Heating 0.0 0 </div>]]> 62832 3.76 91 18 2001 471993 1588163865 9781588163868 0 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1175038563m/471993.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1175038563s/471993.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/471993.Popular_Mechanics_Workshop_Shelving_Storage 0.0 0 </div>]]> 62832 3.76 91 18 2004 5183963 1588167542 9781588167545 0 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255841079m/5183963.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1255841079s/5183963.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/5183963.The_Boy_Magician_156_Amazing_Tricks_Sleights_of_Hand 0.0 0 The Boy Mechanic, The Boy Mechanic Makes Toys, and the recently released The Boy Camper, Popular Mechanics brought vintage boyhood into the 21st century. Now, the magazine has conjured up another captivating miscellany: 156 marvelous magic tricks from Popular Mechanics’ issues of long ago. Featuring everything from sleight-of-hand to disappearing coins, mysterious spinning eggs to optical illusions, this latest collection captures all the appeal of American ingenuity at the start of the last century. Like the others in the series, it’s flexibound for easy use and packed with appealing, nostalgic illustrations. And, in the Popular Mechanics tradition of making science fun, The Boy Magician also offers tricks based on chemistry and physics, such as Fire from Ice and the Secret Ink Well. So for the child in all of us who always wanted to know the secrets behind astounding feats of illusion…The Boy Magician reveals all!</DIV>]]> 62832 3.76 91 18 2008 3302210 1588165574 9781588165572 0 http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-111x148.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-60x80.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3302210.Popular_Mechanics_Workshop_Miter_Saw_Fundamentals_The_Complete_Guide 0.0 0 Popular Mechanics to give them the information they need—and the Workshop series, written by respected DIY author Rick Peters, has proven invaluable. Each title covers a single tool in depth, with photos and exploded views, instructions, charts, and sidebars. This new entry covers the popular miter saw—a relatively new piece of equipment that has become a must-have on every job site and woodworking shop. That’s no surprise: it covers a wide variety of tasks with great precision. Peters helps woodworkers identify which saws and accessories best fit their needs; teaches basic and advanced techniques; and shows how to make jigs and fixtures that expand the tool’s capabilities. Attractive projects include a simple desk frame, beveled tray, and end table.
</div></div>]]> 264256 4.00 8 3 62832 3.76 91 18 2006 471991 1588165566 9781588165565 0 http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1175038562m/471991.jpg http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1175038562s/471991.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/471991.Popular_Mechanics_Workshop_Jointer_Planer_Fundamentals_The_Complete_Guide 0.0 0 264256 4.00 8 3 62832 3.76 91 18 2007 6786172 1588166104 9781588166104 0 http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-111x148.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-60x80.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6786172-the-girl-mechanic 0.0 0 Popular Mechanics classic activity series. Like its predecessors, The Girl Mechanic presents time-tested projects that build skills, enhance creativity, and provide hours of pleasure. We’ve featured choice ideas for crafts, toys, furniture, sports, and games. The standout items include doll houses (one has an actual working elevator!), jewelry boxes, picture frames, playhouses, Christmas cards, and so much more. Some activities a child can do alone, others require a parent’s help, but all of them offer a charming glimpse at the handy world of our past—and give girls essential knowledge that will last a lifetime.</P>

 

</DIV>]]> 2820951 3.50 4 0 62832 3.76 91 18 2009 6996669 1588167712 9781588167712 0 http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-111x148.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-60x80.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6996669-the-boy-scientist 0.0 0 The Boy Scientist offers all the vintage appeal of Popular Mechanics’s popular Boy Mechanic series combined with daring adventures in the laboratory. </P><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Taken from the turn-of-the-twentieth-century issues of Popular Mechanics magazine, these 160 experiments—based on chemistry, math, and physics—carry on the Popular Mechanics’s tradition of making science engaging and entertaining. And even though technology has changed, and our knowledge of how things work has grown, the underlying scientific principles behind these activities remain sound. </P><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">The projects include constructing a homemade mariner’s compass; microscope without a lens; telescopic rangefinder; figuring out the height of a tall tree with the help of the sun; magnetizing watches and metal tools; crystallizing minerals in the lab; and building a simple radio transmitting set. Plus, there are thought-provoking experiments with gravity, pressure, and vacuums, and information on carrying out all these activities safely. As always in the series, charming illustrations throughout add to the nostalgic appeal.</P><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">This classic collection is the perfect gift for every budding young mad scientist! </P><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"></P>

 

</DIV>]]> 2820951 3.50 4 0 62832 3.76 91 18 2009 7044296 1588167720 9781588167729 0 http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-111x148.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-60x80.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7044296-the-boy-mechanic-saves-the-world 0.0 0 Boy Mechanic series returns to a simpler time when recycling, repurposing, and “repair, not replace,” were a part of everyday life. Back then, no one spoke about “going green”—they just did it as a matter of course.  The Boy Mechanic Saves the World (One Project at a Time) comes from that era, and presents eco-friendly, thrifty, and really cool activities. From turning ketchup bottles into nifty soap dispensers and building a window greenhouse for plants to making a power-generating windmill, it features useful and entertaining shortcuts for conserving our resources. </P><P style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">This title continues the very successful series, developed from early and mid-20th-century issues of Popular Mechanics, that celebrates American ingenuity and the can-do spirit.</P></DIV></DIV>]]> 2820951 3.50 4 0 62832 3.76 91 18 2010 7188325 1588167593 9781588167590 0 http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-111x148.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-60x80.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7188325-popular-mechanics-art-of-mechanical-drawing 0.0 0 Popular Mechanics have revived their classic handbook in a compact and beautifully produced new edition. Graphic designers, engineers, artists—in fact, anyone who appreciates the craft of hand-drawn design—will be fascinated by this lovely volume.
More than an introduction to a different era, this practical course will teach a beginner everything he or she needs to know, including explanation of the tools required, geometric exercises for various difficulty levels, and an expansive glossary of terms. A special course for novices teaches the fundamentals of drafting in seven easy steps.
With its brand new foreword by the editors of Popular Mechanics and the original, elegant line art from the 1919 text, this essential course will be treasured by would-be artists of any age.</DIV>]]> 3185263 0.0 0 0 62832 3.76 91 18 2009 7391882 1588168018 9781588168016 0 http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-111x148.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/images/nocover-60x80.jpg http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7391882-the-girl-mechanic-goes-outdoors 0.0 0 3172440 0.0 0 0 62832 3.76 91 18 2010