The "New York Times" Practical Guide to Practically Everything: the Essential Companion for Everyday Life - Hardcover

"The most browser-friendly reference book imaginable this book is destined to become your essential tool."--O Magazine "This handy guide is a wide ranging and lively GPS system for the many bewildering choices and questions we all have every day. Here you can get useful tips on how to grow an artichoke, prepare for a biological attack, find a job, select a furnace, and so much more." --TOM BROKAW, author of "The Greatest Generation" "This book is absolutely addictive. It's got answers to most questions you've ever wanted to ask, and it grabs you with questions you probably never thought of. Benjamin Franklin would be proud." --WALTER ISAACSON, author of "New York Times"-bestselling "Benjamin Franklin: An American Life" "This book is better than Google and a whole lot easier to use. You don't have to sort through 2 million hits to find the information you're looking for; just flip through this single volume to find practical wisdom on a slew of topics." --DR. MICHAEL ROIZEN, co-author of the #1 New York Times bestseller, "You: The Owner's Manual" ""The New York Times Practical Guide to Practically Everything" is that rare combination in a how-to book--very useful and a great read. The easy part is finding practical advice about something. The hard part is putting the book down." --EVAN THOMAS, Assistant Managing Editor at Newsweek and author of "John Paul Jones: Sailor, Hero, Father of the American Navy" "A savvy, sure-footed guide through life's many minefields. Indispensable!" --BRIAN DUFFY, editor, "U.S. News & World Report""

"The New York Times Practical Guide to Practically Everything" is the comprehensive resource for hands-on practical pursuits and matters of everyday life, from personal finance and legal issues to home maintenance and gardening. All the wisdom of "The New York Times'" experts in every field is packed into one volume, making it an indispensable reference for every household. With its clear structure and thorough indexing, "The New York Times Practical Guide to Practically Everything" makes it easy to find information on any topic, while also inviting the reader to browse through the pages, which are chock-full of handy advice, tips, and little known facts. The text is accompanied by over a thousand illustrations, diagrams, maps, and charts from the pages of "The New York Times".