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Demystifies aquarium setup and maintenance. Combine and care for a wide variety of marine fish and invertebrates. Dive into the colorful world of saltwater fish! This fun, friendly guide gives you easy step-by-step instructions for choosing and caring for these amazing animals. more...

Price: $21.99

It's amazing what you can do with two pieces of fabric and a layer of batting—the variety of quilts and quilting techniques is staggering. This guide introduces you to the essential skills you need to set off on your own quilting adventures. It wa more...

Price: $24.99

There are lots of stylish knitting patterns out there, but sometimes you want to do your own thing. Maybe you've found a yarn that would make a beautiful hat, and all you need are basic directions for shaping. Or maybe you've had your eye on a cute sweater in a store window and know that you can make a better version yourself—if you could only figure out the measurements. more...

Price: $24.99

Harness All the Latest Technology, Equipment, and MethodsNeeded to Keep Any Pool or Spa in Top Condition!. The Ultimate Guide to Pool Maintenance provides complete guidance on all the maintenance and repair tasks required to keep pools and spas working at peak efficiency. This Third Edition now contains information on the latest technology and equipment, together with Quick Start Guides and difficulty ratings for each procedure. Filled with hundreds of detailed illustrations, this updated classic features: A step-by-step explanation of each pool maintenance procedure with easy-to-follow photos; Quick Start Guides to help readers start and finish each task quickly; Tricks of the Trade to make each procedure easier; Tools of the Trade highlighting parts and tools for each job; An Easy, Advanced, or Pro difficulty rating for every task; The following new material: new information on chlorine alternatives; a new section on maintaining saltwater pools; expanded coverage of pools with built-in spas. Inside This Updated Pool Maintenance “Bible” • The Pool and Spa • Basic Plumbing Systems • Advanced Plumbing Systems • Pumps and Motors _ Filters • Heaters • Additional Equipment • Water Chemistry • Cleaning and Servicing • Special Procedures • Water Features • Commercial Pools • Winterizing • Basic Electricity • The Toolbox • 50 Things Your Pool and Spa Can Do for Our Environment • Facts and Formulas • Typical Pool and Spa Health, Safety, and Building Codes more...

Price: $34.95

The Unofficial LEGO Builder’s Guide brings together techniques, principles, and reference information for building with LEGO bricks that go far beyond LEGO’s official product instructions. Readers discover how to build everything from sturdy walls to a basic sphere, as well as projects including a mini space shuttle and a train station. The book also delves into advanced concepts such as scale and design. Includes essential terminology and the Brickopedia, a comprehensive guide to the different types of LEGO pieces. more...

Price: $15.95