Maintenance

This has been a very useful book. It will be useful for the beginner or the professional. As with many of Mr. Vizard's books, it easily understood and very detailed. I have already had very rewarding results and still have much more material to experiment with. The material is very practical and for the hands on enthusiast.

THIS BOOK IS A GOOD BOOK TO READ TO YOUR FAMILY AND READ TO YOUR FRIENDS AND ASK THEM TO READ IT TO THERE FRIENDS ASK THEM TO READ TO THERE FREINDS AND ASK THEM TO IT TO THERE MOM AND DAD.

I have not seen a better book than this regarding the building of Custom Fords and Mercs.It covers in detail all of the standard body,and more importantly,mechanical modifications that are commonly done to these cars.There is a great wealth of ideas in here,including things you may not have thought about,or have heard of,but did not understand why or how these modifications were done.It is absolutely required reading for anyone who is planning to build,or have built for them,a Custom Car.Don't start without this book in hand!

If you have never built a boat and are afraid to get in over your head, this "How To" book offers the perfect beginner's project. The 11' 6" Shellback Dinghy is a great boat for kids or adults who want to get out and do some exploring or fishing in protected waters--good for rowing and sailing. You can build it from scratch or buy the kit which comes with a jig and pre-cut pieces; so you don't need an elaborate shop. (...)

Preston Gralla and Que Publishing have done a great job updating and expanding "How to Expand & Upgrade PCs." This second edition provides a more comprehensive look at how average computer users with little technical know-how can perform major upgrades to their computers and expand the use of them by installing new memory chips, hardware, and a variety of peripheral accessories.

In keeping with Que's fine tradition of using high-quality printed graphics, this new edition is beautifully illustrated and designed to make learning much more fun and easier to accomplish. The book explains in simple terms how major computer components and technologies work, how to handle computer equipment, what the latest technological advances are, and how everything works together to make computing happen!

Readers will learn what the basic computer components are, how to open up computers with the right tools, how to connect cables and set switches, how to install jumpers, power supplies, hard drives, CPU and memory chips, a variety of circuit boards, floppy drives, CD-ROM drives, DVD drives, Zip drives, tape drives, and modems. Readers will also learn how to hook-up USB port devices such as printers, digital cameras, scanners, other accessories, and improve over all system performance within the Windows Operating System environment.

This fully illustrated book is perfect for small businesses, classroom use in public and private schools, colleges, adult education courses, for beginners, and will also make a fine gift for the first-time computer buyer!

...you need this book. While it lacks the narrative arc of, say, Moby Dick, it's just about as long -- and a heck of a lot more useful. Just the thing for an impromptu Nantucket sleigh ride (see p. 347). Look, what with what plumbers charge these days, you'll save the price of admission just as soon as you've saved $27. Extra bonus tip: If you have a table with one leg about 6 inches shorter than the other three, you can use the book itself to fix the table!

The book is extremely helpful to all homeowners who are planning to hire a contractor. The book is written in a very easy to understand format so you can ask the contractor the necessary and specific questions before you enter into a written agreement. The book helpfully describes "How Each Job Is Properly Done", "Costs Which Are Reasonable For Each Job " and most benefical are the areas the author describes "Potential Rip-Offs" by a contractor. What makes the book very helpful is that it goes into every aspect of home repair possible, be it the attic, deck, bathroom, roof, cabinets, garage, painting, flooring, electrical, kitchen, driveway repairs and etc., etc., etc...

You've been properly warned ! Considering that home repairs are the biggest single consumer complaint to authorities and the most small claims court cases, this book should help your odds of avoiding a home repair nightmare.

While a few thumb worn copies of the original edition may show up at swap meets, it's cool to have a brand new copy that won't fall apart at the seams. It's not so much a history book but, rather a window that shows you how performance was accomplished long before anyone ever uttered the words "small block chevy". There are many techniques and parts vendors that have been lost with the ages. Some techniques are no longer practiced and it would be well advised to take caution with some of their advice. Let's face it in 1951, there were no shoulder harnesses or SRSes,and dashboards were steel, safety never really crossed their minds. Still, it's sure a fun book to have.

I bought this book ten years ago and never got around to doing the tiling job I though I would. Finally, two houses later, I again wanted to tile. I was going to take a "how-to" class at Home Depot, but could never manage to get there, so I read this book instead and took notes as I went along. I measured my floor and went in to Home Depot with my list of needed items. I've now successfully tiled my bathroom and kitchen and plan to do the fireplace. This book had all of the information I needed on the "how-to" though I'm now looking at other books for ideas on tile design.

Though Colin Messer intended his book for certain models only, don't let that turn you off. In the John Muir tradition (How to keep your Volkswagen Alive: a manual of step by step procedures for the Compleat Idiot) Colin manages to entertain and inform at the same time. The illustrations are first rate and the expert knowledge has helped me many times over to understand and fix problems on my early Z car. Although the author clarified that the Z and other models were not covered, you can apply an enormous amount of info to other models. I consider this book an educational experience and though out of print, it is worth finding.