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Stop!Don’t buy a Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2 series without buying this book first!Packed with good advice from running costs, paperwork, vital statistics, valuation and the Porsche community, right through to whether your Porsche will fit in your garage and indeed, with your lifestyle. This is the complete guide to choosing, assessing and buying the Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2 of your dreams.

A second hand Volvo ... really? Yes! Forget about what you thought you knew – the right 700 or 900 series could be the best car you’ve ever bought, and this book is your essential guide to finding, assessing and buying the best car for you. Packed with information, illustrations and advice from a real marque expert, you’ll be taken through detailed sections on what you need to know to decide which model is for you. Find out what it’s like living with the car, how much you should be paying and how, when, and where to inspect models for sale, including a comprehensive condition checklist and guide to common concerns. You’ll also discover what’s involved in restoring, the main problems caused by lack of use, and potential for modification.For reference, there’s a vital statistics list for each model, shape and engine, and a guide to the key people, organisations and companies within the Volvo community that you can look to for further advice.

Now in paperback! The Lambretta Bible is the in-depth guide to the world’s finest scooter, from the Model A to the GP 200. The Lambretta story doesn’t end there though, with the focus moving on to machines prepared and built by Lambretta Concessionaires. The book ends with a look at the main British dealer specials of the 1960s.

This book is for those people who wish to tune SU carburettors themselves, irrespective of how many carburettors there are on the engine or what type of engine it is. This book explains how to set up carburettors and choose, or even modify, needles for any application, and how to test the engine to make sure that the induction system is tuned for optimum performance.

Since 1970, The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide has been known as "the Bible" of comic book dealers, collectors and historians. In addition to all the new prices, market reports, and Overstreet Hall of Fame inductees, this edition features a 60th anniversary look at Marvel's Avengers and insights into DC's decades of Justice League/Justice Society crossovers. Avengers cover by Kevin Nowlan.

Inspired by her weekly column in Telegraph Weekend, this is Rose Prince’s guide to buying the tastiest, highest-quality good food with peace of mind and a clear conscience.Following the success of ‘The New English Kitchen’, Rose Prince’s eye-opening guide to shopping, cooking and eating in a cost-effective and environmentally conscious way, this must-have reference book provides comprehensive and insightful information on how and where to find the best ingredients.Rose Prince’s weekly ‘Savvy Shopper’ column in Saturday’s Telegraph Weekend has become essential reading over the past few months, not least because of our current preoccupation with questioning the quality of the food we eat. This new book takes the best of Rose’s journalism and much more, encouraging readers to look for the right qualities in the food they buy, to ask the right questions of food producers and retailers, and to eat better – and with greater awareness of the provenance of their meals – than ever before.With its easy-to-read format and listings of essential stockists and markets, ‘The Savvy Shopper’ is absolutely essential for anyone who cares about how and what they shop, cook and eat.

‘Brilliant Idea’ Caitlin Moran – author and journalist Now more than ever, we live in a society where we covet new and shiny things. Not only has consumption risen dramatically over the last 60 years, but we are damaging the environment at the same time. That is why buying quality and why Tara Button’s Buy Me Once brand has such popular appeal.Tara Button has become a champion of a lifestyle called ‘mindful curation’ – a way of living in which we carefully choose each object in our lives, making sure we have the best, most classic, most pleasing and longest lasting – kettles, desks, pots & pans, scissors, coats and dresses, instead of surrounding ourselves with throwaway stuff and appliances with built-in obsolescence. Tara advocates a life that celebrates what lasts, what is classic and what really suits a person.There are 10 steps to master mindful curation and each is explained in this book, from understanding and using techniques to freeing yourself from external manipulations. Finding your purpose and priorities and identifying your core tastes and style. Learning how to let go of the superfluous and how to make wise choices going forwards.Mindful curation is a lifestyle choice that will make you happier, healthier and more fulfilled spiritual as well as helping save the planet.

Winner of the Non-Fiction Lifestyle Book of the Year 2021 (British Book Awards) As seen on This Morning Straight-talking advice from the Skincare Queen The Sunday Times Overall #1 bestseller for the w/e 27th June 2020 TO BE SOLD IN 7 DIFFERENT LANGUAGES! Caroline Hirons is the authority in skincare – and for the first time, she’s sharing her knowledge with the world. With over 100 million views of her blog and over 13 million views of her YouTube videos, she cuts out the jargon, tells you what you do and don’t need, and is finally going to get the nation off face wipes for good!Skincare is the go-to book for people of all ages and skin types who want to feel and look fantastic. It explains the facts, the myths and the best way to get good skin – on any budget. With everything from Caroline’s signature cheat sheets, simple tips and tricks to glow (inside and out!) understanding ingredients lists, and advice on how to choose the products that are right for you, this is the ultimate guide to healthier, brighter skin.

As seen on ITV’s Living on the Veg OVER 1 MILLION BOSH! BOOKS SOLD ’The vegan Jamie Olivers.’ The Times Save the Planet and Feel Amazing BOSH!, the pioneers of simple, easy and delicious plant-based cooking, are here to make a sustainable and ethical lifestyle accessible to everyone. BOSH! How to Live Vegan will help you make a few positive changes that will have a huge impact on the world around you. It covers all aspects of vegan living, everything from food to toiletries to travel. Should you be eating avocados? Is it still ok to wear an old leather belt? What do you tell your friends when they offer you a glass of non-vegan wine? Henry and Ian will answer these questions and more in this fully-comprehensive guide to the how and the why of a plant-based lifestyle.Henry and Ian answer all the questions and more, with easy tips and simple hacks to help you live a more sustainable life. Whether you’re already vegan or just about to start on your vegan journey, this is all the inspiration you need.

Eliminate debt and save your way to financial freedom with social media sensation Santis O’Garro’s fool-proof advice.In December 2018, Santis O’Garro found herself in a dire situation: a newly single mother in €15k of debt, with bills mounting and no one to turn to for help. Something had to change. The only option was to face her bad financial habits so she could get out of debt – and fast.A year later, she had not only eradicated her debt, but was also financially secure enough to quit her job and pursue a new career. Here, she shows you how to change your money mindset so you can live a debt-free life, too.Packed with practical advice, you will learn how to conquer:The weekly shop…Monthly bills…Annual car insurance…Back-to-school fees…… and even have some cash left over for an emergency fund and special occasions.So take the stress out of saving and let The Money Mentor show you the way to financial freedom.

Revolutionise how you care for your skin – these are the ultimate rules from the ‘Queen of Skincare’ Caroline Hirons, the globally adored skincare expert and international bestselling author, is now back with Skin Rules – a ground-breaking guide to healthy skin.With over 400,000 copies of her previous books sold and her brand, Skin Rocks, becoming an award-winning global sensation, Caroline’s expertise is unmatched.Whatever your skin type or concern, Caroline’s no-nonsense approach will arm you with all the knowledge you need to simplify your routine and feel confident in your own skin.Inside, you’ll find: No One-Size-Fits-All: Tailored advice for every age and skin concern.Hormone Impact: Whether you are pregnant, on GLP-1s, suffering from illness, pre-menopausal or post-menopausal, there is guidance for every stage of life.Health and Nutrition: Caroline will advise you on where to invest and what will make a difference to your skin – recommending product ingredients with impact and the essential supplements you should take.Product Picks You Can Trust: Budget to luxury, icons to new releases, these are all handpicked for real results.Myth-Busting Brilliance: No fluff, no jargon, just facts.With her unrivalled knowledge and insight, Caroline will teach you how to see through the marketing hype, build your perfect routine, and take control of your skin. This book will revolutionise your beauty cupboard.Skincare enthusiasts cannot get enough of Caroline and her books:‘Hirons breaks down the world of skincare like no one else’ Red Magazine‘Caroline Hirons, aka the skincare oracle.’ Marie Claire Online‘The most powerful woman in beauty’ YOU Magazine ‘The beauty fanatic is known and loved for her brutally honest reviews and encyclopaedic knowledge of the skin.’ Harper’s Bazaar‘Arguably the most important figure in British beauty.’ Business of Beauty, from The Business of Fashion Caroline Hirons's book Teen Skincare was a Sunday Times bestseller w/c 2025-06-23.

These days the cost of food and other basic necessities is going through the roof. Teri Gault's groundbreaking website, www.TheGroceryGame.com, has already helped millions save serious money. And now she shares the secrets to sensible shopping in one essential volume, so you can feed your family and take care of their needs for thousands of dollars a year less! Shop Smart, Save More provides step-by-step instructions on how to:find and shop the right storesdecode "Everyday Low Prices" and other grocery store lingomaster the science of couponsorganize your shopping liststockpile effectively recognize bogus "bargains" and anticipate real salesgo green for less green . . . and much, much more!

Have you ever made a purchase with the niggling feeling that you could have gotten a better deal, if only you knew the magic time to buy? Wondered if your workout was as effective as it could be? Traveled to a tropical island just in time for monsoon season? "Buy Shoes on Wednesday and Tweet at 4:00" is the authoritative guide you've always wanted to have at your fingertips. Even more comprehensive than Di Vincenzo's first bestseller "Buy Ketchup in May and Fly at Noon", the latest volume covers even more scenarios, telling you the best time - of the day, of the week, of the month, or of the year - to do almost anything, including: visit New York City if you're on a budget; Sell a used car and Tweet and retweet. With money-saving tips and solid advice throughout, "Buy Shoes on Wednesday and Tweet at 4:00" will turn you into the savvy consumer you've always wanted to be. Timing truly is everything!

Imagine yourself shopping for an RV. The variety is bewildering, and the costs can be substantial. What size do you need? What features are you looking for? What are the pros and cons of certain accommodations and accessories? "RVing Basics" answers all these questions and more. Veteran RVers Bill and Jan Moeller offer tips on trip planning, readying the RV for the road, and finding your way to RV parks and campgrounds across the country.Detailed, illustrated chapters explain the fundamentals of driving and handling an RV rig, manoeuvring your rig into campsites, and using campground hookups. The Moellers demystify the intricacies of the RV's electrical, water, and propane systems, and offer advice on how to use them. The sections on maintaining and winterizing an RV will protect your investment. And if you'd like information on when and where to camp or how to hook up with other RVers, "RVing Basics" tells you that too. This long-overdue guide, valuable for experienced and novice RVers alike, explains all the basic skills needed for safe, troublefree, and enjoyable RVing."...offers a comprehensive guide to the fundamentals of RVs and life on the road." - "RV Times"."Even those who count themselves among the legions of RV veterans...can benefit from the information and insight inside this handy, economical guide." - "Camping Today". "If you are one of those folks who has periodically thought about getting into RVing, this book is certainly for you...those who already own and regularly use an RV will find answers...for most any question...perfect reading for late winter or early spring as thoughts of camping trips to come lie ahead." - "Tennessee Valley Outdoors"."RVing Basics" has the answers to your most important questions, including: which would suit me better - a motorhome or a trailer? Is it true that trailers are difficult to back and that they sway a lot? How much will I have to pay for an RV? Does it take special skills to handle an RV rig? Is RVing roughing it? How can I locate campgrounds? Is it true that RV vacations are among the most economical and are there places I can camp for free? If I have a disability, can I still participate in RVing? How do I use the hookups at a campground? How do RV systems differ from those in my home?

Don't get ripped off when hiring a contractor! Do get the results you want, at a fair price! You can avoid being a victim of unscrupulous contractors with this homeowner-empowering guide from one of the most respected figures in construction. R. Dodge Woodson, a 30-year contracting veteran and the author of many books in the field, makes it simple to learn: how to sort the competent professionals from the con artists who want your business; how to get the best possible deal on the work you want done; and, how to work successfully with contractors through every stage, from planning to final payment. In addition, by using the insider's information in this book, you can make expert decisions on quality, materials, and costs.Packed with features designed to make it easy for homeowners to use, this guide helps you: screen and hire honest, skilled home improvement professionals; spot and eliminate 'bad apples' before you sign anything; make the bidding process work for you; negotiate effectively; get all the necessary details in writing; estimate costs, with easy-to-use charts on labor and materials; understand plans and specifications; choose materials to be used in your addition, remodeling job, or maintenance project; understand the tradeoffs in site, design, planning, and maintenance options; make sound on-the-spot decisions; keep your contractor on the straight and narrow - on time and on budget; and, create a punch list. It is filled with dollar saving tools for the homeowner. Sample checklists, forms, and contracts make it easier to handle every aspect of your home improvement projects. Highlighted tips and traps help you avoid money pits. Even if you have no prior experience with construction, remodeling, or professional home maintenance, this book can help you get your jobs done right - at the right cost!

Is your boat ready to go cruising?

Just about every sailboat—used and new—can make a good cruiser, but only if the hull-deck structure, rig, and systems meet certain standards. Spurr’s Guide to Upgrading Your Cruising Sailboat tells you what those standards are, and gives you all the help you need to refurbish and upgrade every structure, surface, fitting, and system on your boat—stem to stern, project by project.

This all-in-one guide leads you step by step to a seaworthy, crew-friendly boat with top-notch cruising performance. Not only will you learn what to look for when you buy a new or used boat, you'll also learn how to reinforce your boat’s hull and structural components, redesign and replace rigging, upgrade electrical systems, and much more. Special features include:

A detailed survey of 70 used and new fiberglass sailboats best suited to offshore sailingGear and equipment recommendations by brand nameConstruction details and other essential features of a strong, safe cruising boatHow to make critical repairs to the deck, hull, bulkheads, blisters, and portlights

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.

Unleash the amazing features of your iPhone 4S!

Filled with handy tips and little-known tricks, How to Do Everything: iPhone 4S shows you how to maximize the powerful capabilities of this revolutionary device. Configure and customize your iPhone, make calls, video chat, listen to music, watch videos, create and manage your iTunes library, surf the Web, take photos and video, ask Siri for assistance, use iCloud to store and access your content, and much more. You’ll also learn how to connect your iPhone to your company’s network via virtual private networking and to your company’s Exchange Server for e-mail and calendars.

Load your iPhone with music, videos, data, and apps Connect to wireless networks at home, at work, and on the roadTake crisp photos and video with the new eight megapixel cameraMake phone calls, video chat with FaceTime, and use e-mail and instant messagingUse iCloud to sync content seamlessly between your iPhone and other iOS devicesGet help from Siri, the voice-controlled intelligent assistantKeep up to date with your calendars and contacts Create a great audio and video library for your iPhone and iTunesUse your iPhone for file backup, storage, and transferConnect to your business network and to Exchange ServerCreate, edit, and share business documents on your iPhoneSync your iPhone with multiple computers Troubleshoot your iPhone and iTunes

This user-friendly book shows you how to turn the satisfaction and excitement of eBay sales into a lucrative small business--and possibly even a full-time job! Find out how to establish a seller’s account, post attention-getting auction listings, and build confidence among bidders. Author Greg Holden explains how to apply the secrets of successful brick and mortar businesses to the online world. After learning the ropes, you'll find out how to boost sales with techniques such as no-reserve selling and “buy it now” pricing. Plus--tips for locating inventory, implementing marketing plans, and getting free advertising are revealed.

Although we all want to help the environment, our knowledge of what are 'green' choices is often so limited that we can do more harm than good. But now a new phenomenon, 'radical transparency', the availability of complete information about all aspects of a product's history, is about to transform the power of consumers and the fate of business. Ecological Intelligence shows you:- Why a t-shirt that claims it is '100% organic cotton' may be in fact no such thing- Why it's good to buy tulips from Kenya and wine from France- That even the type of shampoo you use could affect the future of the planetKnowledge is power. By discovering how to tune your eco intelligence, Daniel Goleman shows, you can make better decisions, and a better world.

There are times when you know you just need to cut down a bit, reduce your outgoings, keep a bit of a rein on the amount you spend. Yet for most of us, that makes us feel downright depressed even before we start. But reducing your spending doesn’t mean taking the fun out of life. Oh no. If you’re clever about it, life can be just as good – it just costs you less. This is the book to show you how, in Richard Templar’s inimitable blend of originality, wisdom, practicality and funny straight talking.

 

With the current world financial situation, things are going to be tight for a while for many of us – even if they weren’t already – and we’ll need to find ways to make sure the money we have goes further.

 

How to Spend Less… without being miserable is full of techniques and strategies for cutting down on expenditure. As you’d expect with Templar, there’ll be loads of common sense with a quirky take and plenty of fun.

 

From the early forms of loans to farmers up to present day credit cards, consumer credit has always been part of human life; however, ever since the Bible, controversy has reigned as to its legitimacy. It is the history of this controversy that is presented here. Outlining significant developments in different aspects of consumer credit from the Hammurabi Code through to current questions such as household overindebtedness, the authors shed historical light on modern debates.

Already loved and widely acclaimed by the fashion industry, GREEN IS THE NEW BLACK now has even more fantastic tips and ideas that make saving the world with style easy! From the truth about fast fashion to the best biodegradable shoes, from guilt-free spending sprees to the joys of swishing parties. With fashion secrets from celebrity friends, GREEN IS THE NEW BLACK is the chicest, greenest survival manual around. If you want to change the world, and your wardrobe, don't go shopping without it!Also includes:- High street heroes- Sustainable style- Creating your own - Ethical bling- Green holidaysand much, much more...

This indispensable, up-to-date reference guide makes sense of modern dental care's complexities, providing you with the information you need about what to expect—and demand—of the care that you and your family receive from your dentist. With one book you can now research every aspect of prevention, disease, and treatment, from standard to cutting-edge, from brushing your teeth to undergoing oral surgery. Topics covered include anatomy, routine care, dental visits and payment, orthodontics, cosmetic procedures, alternative and state-of-the-art therapies, emergencies and controversies, the future of dentistry, and much more. A glossary of terms and appendixes listing dental schools and associations complete the text. Over two dozen professors of dentistry from Columbia University have collaborated to produce a definitive reference book that will help you make informed, responsible decisions about the oral health of your family and yourself.