Tybee Island is a tiny piece of land, only-two-and-a-half miles long and two-thirds of a mile wide; however, its strategic location near the mouth of the Savannah River assigned to it an important role in the birth and history of the state of Georgia. Over this coastal community five flags have flown, representing Spain, France, England, the Confederate States of America, and the United States of America. Using numerous vintage photographs from the archives of the Tybee Island Historical S...

Household CEO: Home Economics for Everyone is both a common sense manual and a pep talk on the importance and value of assuming responsibility for your household, no matter what stage of life you are in. The book covers a broad range of topics, beginning with how to approach the housing market, a topic especially important as many potential homebuyers face a high price of entry, high interest rates, and low inventory. The book then pivots to more everyday issues such as understanding how a...

The definitive guide to distribution and transmission line technology--fully updatedCompletely revised to reflect the 2012 National Electrical Safety Code (NESC), The Lineman's and Cableman's Handbook, 12th Edition, provides in-depth information on overhead and underground distribution and transmission lines. The latest OSHA, ANSI, and ASTM standards are emphasized throughout.This authoritative resource presents basic principles, equipment, standards, and safety ...

Want to save thousands without feeling like you’re cutting corners? Find the hidden dollars in your daily routines? Live happily on a smaller budget?With tips, tricks and ideas that range from long-term savings to instant cash in your pocket, 397 Ways to Save Money makes living within a budget easy—and even fun. Written by an average Canadian whose frugal ways have saved her thousands, this accessible guide offers saving savvy that you don’t need to be a financial planner ...

The BBB-4 Big Blue Book of Bicycle Repair by Calvin Jones is packed with easy-to-follow, step-by-step procedures, color photos and repair tips for keeping almost any road or off-road bike running smoothly and trouble-free. Whether it's repairing a flat tire, adjusting brakes and shifting systems, truing wheels, or maintaining hub, headset and bottom bracket bearing systems, the BBB-4 has you covered. Thoroughly researched and revised, the 4th edition of the Big Blue Book contains updated p...

Mechanics CollectionThis collection includes 14 of our training courses all within one book. You can easily use the bookmarks to navigate between each training course. This collection includes:- Auto Mechanic - Engines- Auto Mechanic - Electrical Systems- Auto Mechanic - Fuel and Exhaust Systems- Auto Mechanic - Clutches, Transmissions and Transfers- Auto Mechanic - Drive Lines, Axles and Suspension Systems- Auto Mechanic - Steering System...

There are plenty of books on how to buy, sell, or invest in real estate. But there isn't one that brings together homeownership with money management investing and retirement planning. This is that book." — Bruce Sellery, author of Moolala and CEO of Credit Canada This handbook for smart homeownership explains how to... √ Proactively maintain your home √ Increase property value with smart renos √ Reduce monthly expenses √ Take advantage of debt √ Live life as a happy homeowner

The tiny home movement has taken the world by storm. In the wake of the current housing industry getting incredibly hard to deal with, with high prices and houses that are too big for most people to deal with, and the fact that most people are hard on the environment with their housing choices, many people are starting to turn to a new solution. And that solution is tiny homes.

The ultimate guide to engine cooling systems for peak performance.Covers basic theory and modifications; individual components such as water pump, radiator, and thermostatic control systems; and information on designing a cooling system.

In these days of bursting real-estate bubbles and spiraling unemployment, conspicuous consumption is “out” and serious thrift is “in.” The global economic meltdown has forced most consumers to become more aware of their spending habits in order to make do with less, pay off debt, and pad their savings accounts for the future. Yet even for those people willing to make big changes in their spending, it can be tough to figure out where to begin. Cue Lesley Voth’s "1069 ideas you can use to sa...

THE DEFINITIVE GUIDE TO HVAC DESIGNThis practical manual describes the HVAC system design process step by step using photographs, drawings, and a discussion of pertinent design considerations for different types of HVAC components and systems. Photographs of HVAC components in their installed condition illustrate actual size and proper configuration. Graphical representations of the components as they should appear on construction drawings are also included. Learn how to design H...

Zero energy homes produce at least as much energy as they consume through a combination of energy efficiencies, passive design and renewable energy production. California has adopted zero net energy as the new residential standard for 2020; many other governments are considering similar policies. Developing zero energy homes is the first step towards making all buildings zero energy — a critical step in mitigating climate change, since buildings account for 40% of material and energy use w...