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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
An extremely interesting book that everyone should have., 22 Jan 2001
This is quite an original book, with few others to compare with. Nonetheless it is very interesting and useful, with instructions on how to do most things in everyday life. Examples are how to unblock a sink, how to juggle, tie up a tie, ask for a pay rise, write a love letter,.... the list goes on. It includes the more usual things as mentioned, and also some more uncommon activites like how to Tango, choose a baby name, or how to build a shed. Although it is compiled from webpages around the world, meaning much of the information is free anyway, it is presented in an attractive hardback binding with colour pictures and diagrams, and organised neatly. The fact that the information can be found on the Internet for free, albeit not as well organised and presented, deprives this of the full 5-stars. Every home and office should have a copy. It can be used by anyone of any age, and even if you are not going to use it for productivity, it is an entertaining, interesting, even amusing read, useful for expanding your general knowledge!
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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
how to do just about everything, 14 Jan 2004
By A Customer
This book draws you in- so ensure you have at least half an hour to spare before you open it.It has all the information that your parents forgot to give you when you left home for the first time. Like how to decline a date gracefully, or make the money you've always dreamed of having. The succinct advice is arranged into seperate chapters dealing with topics such as university, family and love, as well as more practical topics such as mending a bike and basic cooking. Be warned, this book is very addictive, as the short entries on each topic are perfect for dipping into. Whoever said "This life must be a trial run or we'd be given better instructions", will be delighted to discover this book.
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21 of 29 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
You cannot be serious, 15 Mar 2004
Maybe this book was written with the uneducated teenager in mind but most of its brief advice is of the common sense variety. Some of it might be quite useful if you know nothing about nothing and need a starting point but I mean, come on! Here's a sample of silly subjects. How to run with your dog. How to lubricate your door hinge. And some sample advice; How to conceal hairloss: Wear a hat. How to start a collection: First decide what you want to collect. Some of the advice covers huge subjects such as "How to be happy" in half a page. I will agree with other reviews, it is addictive. you'll find yourself dipping in again and again out of sheer disbelief. 2 stars for comedy value.
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