Boater101: A Full-Reference Guide to Boating Basics Review

Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)I've read a lot of boating safety books and Boater 101 is one of the best. I highly recommend Boater 101

Click Here to see more reviews about: Boater101: A Full-Reference Guide to Boating Basics

A fun, informative way to learn about boating safety and environmental awareness, the Boater101 course, which includes this book, is approved by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators and recognized by the U.S. Coast Guard as acceptable to the Recreational Boating Safety Program. Included are expert information from Marine University on boating safety and terminology, boat designs and classifications, boat motors, water activities, registration/numbering/documentation, boating required/recommended safety equipment, trailering, pre-departure preparation, U.S. aids to navigation, navigation tips, lines and knots, safety issues, weather, tides, rules of the road;, anchoring, docking/mooring, boating under the influence, aquatic nuisance species, disposal of toxic substances, proper garbage/waste disposal, state regulations, glossary, index, and boat operations checklist, float plan and pre-departure checklist.

Click here for more information about Boater101: A Full-Reference Guide to Boating Basics

Read More...

Streetbikes: Everything You Need to Know Review

Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)This book is great for those just starting out and if you are thinking about getting a bike. lots of info well worth a discounted price.

Click Here to see more reviews about: Streetbikes: Everything You Need to Know

Click here for more information about Streetbikes: Everything You Need to Know

Read More...

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Restoring Collector Cars Review

Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)If you already know a lot about Pitman arms, rag joints, pinion gears, and harmonic balancers, then this book is probably not for you. After all, the word, "idiot," is in the title. As the new owner of a collector car who hasn't much of a clue where to start, I found it to be perfectly suited to my needs and knowledge level. The information is presented in such a way as to apply to a wide range of vehicle types, which I especially liked, since my specific vehicle interests don't correspond at all with the author's. Most importantly, the author is a good writer and the book is enjoyable to read, cover to cover. (There are a few typos, which always surprises me.) Overall, a good value and a great introduction to the topic for beginners.

Click Here to see more reviews about: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Restoring Collector Cars

Click here for more information about The Complete Idiot's Guide to Restoring Collector Cars

Read More...

Film Festival Secrets: A Handbook For Independent Filmmakers Review

Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)I recently finished reading film festival secrets. I appreciate much of the advice found therein, but it can be exceedingly basic at times. The book is divided into the following categories:
1. Before You Submit
2. When You Submit
3. While You Wait
4. When You Get The Call
5. The Pre-Festival Push
6. At the Festival
7. Aftermath
Holland's enthusiasm is apparent, and he gives solid advice about Withoutabox, organization, and promotion as well as an amusing list of Filmmaking cliches. There is a reiteration that you need goals going into festivals, and a review of the basic marketing materials used for them. There are also good checklists to end each section.
That said the book feels very much geared to the neophyte filmmaker setting out on his very first festival run. A lot of common sense and little new information for twenty five dollars. Much is rehashed here, although in a convenient form all in one place.
Some books that I would recommend are Chris Gore's Ultimate Film Festival Survival Guide, Friends Fans and Followers by Scott Kirsner, The New Rules of Marketing and PR by David Meerman Scott.
If you are very new, this is for you, but I find it a little too expensive for what is offered.

Click Here to see more reviews about: Film Festival Secrets: A Handbook For Independent Filmmakers

Get 14% OFF

Click here for more information about Film Festival Secrets: A Handbook For Independent Filmmakers

Read More...

RV Repair and Maintenance Manual: Updated and Expanded (RV Repair & Maintenance Manual) Review

Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)OK - I haven't read this book front to back. It is, after all, a reference book. However, I have skimmed each of the sections and read several in detail, particularly those dealing with 12 Vdc and plumbing. I didn't pay so much attention to those parts dealing with motorhomes because I don't have one.
However, whether you own a Class A motorhome or an humble single-axle travel trailer (like I have), this book is *THE* guide to maintenance and repair. Example: I have an n-th hand 1975 Vanguard T13 travel trailer. The electrical system is in horrible shape, to express it charitably. This book has been my constant companion and guide as I refurbished and repaired the wiring, charging system, distribution boxes and so forth. Without doubt it has paid for itself twice or even three times over.
The book is broken down into self-contained sections - so you don't have to read the electrical section if the topic of the day is plumbing. Each section provides definitions for any special terms used, discusses the requirements and nature of the system in general terms, then gets into more detail. Each section has lots of clear line illustrations and high-quality black and white photographs.
The only reason I give this book only 4 stars is that in some respects it is a little intimidating for a novice RV owner. Once you get into it, it is very clear, but the initial impression is a little overwhelming, simply by the sheer size of the book and the volume of information presented. The only way to address this would be to produce multiple books - which might not be such a bad idea.

Click Here to see more reviews about: RV Repair and Maintenance Manual: Updated and Expanded (RV Repair & Maintenance Manual)

RV Repair and Maintenance Manual is the most popular resource for owners who prefer to work on their own RVs. The book features step-by-step procedures for maintaining and repairing RVs, presented in easy-to-understand layman's terms and simple-to-follow instructions. The fourth edition has been updated and expanded to keep up with the latest in RV technology and repair procedures. From trouble-shooting guidelines to quick diagnoses and repairs, this manual will keep you rolling down the highway and not in the repair shop. Packed with valuable information, checklists, photos, and charts, the RV Repair and Maintenance Manual includes topics on electrical systems, LP-gas systems, water systems, sanitation systems, AC generators, heating systems, air-conditioning systems, refrigerators, trailer brakes, trailer suspensions, dinghy towing, hitches, drivetrain systems, solar power systems, ovens and ranges, microwaves and ice makers, exterior and interior care, and accessories.

Get 34% OFF

Click here for more information about RV Repair and Maintenance Manual: Updated and Expanded (RV Repair & Maintenance Manual)

Read More...

RV Electrical Systems: A Basic Guide to Troubleshooting, Repairing and Improvement Review

Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)This book descibes electricity, batteries, control circuits et al in the right level of detail to allow the person with basic hand eye coordination to troubleshoot if not fix almost any electrical problem the RV'er might encounter. Many simple diagrams to aid in the understanding of concepts and tracing of problems. The book does assume the reader will have a knowledge of basic hand tools, the skill to use them and an ability to convert the porvided knowledge into action. One must be able to look at the drawings in the book and locate the item on the RV. Highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to know what makes the electrical system tick in their RV.

Click Here to see more reviews about: RV Electrical Systems: A Basic Guide to Troubleshooting, Repairing and Improvement

This problem-solving reference answers questions such as, "Why do interior lights dim or burn out rapidly" and "Why won't the batteries recharge after a night without electricity?"

Get 32% OFF

Click here for more information about RV Electrical Systems: A Basic Guide to Troubleshooting, Repairing and Improvement

Read More...

The RVer's Bible: Everything You Need to Know About Choosing, Using, & Enjoying Your RV Review

Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)This book really helped me get an RV that made sense for me; I think that's the best part of the book--the details on how to choose an RV and how to learn to drive one. It's the only book that really shows you how to walk through a used RV to get one in good condition. I enjoyed all the personal notes about things that work and things that don't when you're RVing. You'll get a lot out of it.

Click Here to see more reviews about: The RVer's Bible: Everything You Need to Know About Choosing, Using, & Enjoying Your RV

Get 16% OFF

Click here for more information about The RVer's Bible: Everything You Need to Know About Choosing, Using, & Enjoying Your RV

Read More...

Trailer life's RV repair & maintenance manual Review

Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)This is THE must-have reference book for anyone owning or even shopping around for an older "starter RV" (say pre-1985), so that you'll at least have some clue what you're looking at and how to use it all properly once it's all yours.
It gives a superb overall view of the whole "home" part of the motor home, detailed tips and instructions on how to maintain these systems and, just as importantly, what to leave to the specialists. Also describes other topics of special mechanical interest to RVers such as electric and other types of trailer brake systems, hitches and so forth.
Considering the fact that a nice used copy can often be had here on Amazon for less than the price of a happy meal, it'd be kinda silly not to check it out if you are or are planning to push or pull an older rolling flophouse down the highway. And for a swell companion volume on the overall 'mechanics' of the chassis of pre-'85 rigs, such as engine, drivetrain and whatnot, giving lots of specific info on how to make it all run as well as can be, find yourself a copy of 'Trailer Life's Rx for Rv Performance and Mileage' [...]
Happy camping!
Bilgey

Click Here to see more reviews about: Trailer life's RV repair & maintenance manual

Click here for more information about Trailer life's RV repair & maintenance manual

Read More...

The Complete Trailer Handbook (Motorbooks Workshop) Review

Average Reviews:

(More customer reviews)What did you discover in researching this book that readers will be excited to learn?
The biggest surprise in writing this book was discovering how basic trailers are. They all still seem to use ladder frames and a very basic braking system. Very little has changed in the world of trailers over the last few decades. When disc brakes and torsion bar suspensions are considered innovative you get the picture.
On the other hand trailers work. They seldom break down and most trailer stores can repair any problems easily and quickly. Try saying that about your new 7-series BMW. It's only when you look at the large RV units that you really encounter problems. Then most of the problems seem to be with the plumbing or HVAC systems; not the trailer itself.
What differentiates this book from any other book on this subject?
This is the most complete trailer book on the market. No other book covers the subject as completely as this book does. I'm not sure if that's a good thing, but I just got obsessed with the whole world of trailers.
What is your personal involvement with the subject?
Over the years I've owned far too many bad trailers. One of my life goals on my Bucket List is to own a really nice trailer. My fate in life is to own used trailers that need work. Some people just go down to the local trailer store and write a check. I'll probably never do that.
Besides not having the necessary balance in my checking account I just like messing around with trailers too much. It's a sickness and there's no known cure. If you give most people $50,000 to buy a really nice trailer they would probably do that. If I had $50,000 to spend on a trailer I would probably buy 10 trailers that needed a bunch of work. It's just the way my genetic code works.
What's your favorite part of the book?
I love tires. That means I love trailer tires. It also means I'm weird. I just can't help it. I have spent a lifetime dealing with tires and I actually understand how they work. When you look at old used trailers (which I do on a regular basis) it's shocking how many people are running passenger car tires on their trailer. That's just not a real good ideas folks. Get the real deal. You'll be much safer with real trailer tires on your trailer.

Click Here to see more reviews about: The Complete Trailer Handbook (Motorbooks Workshop)

Virtually everyone needs to move something--a car, a lawnmower, straw bales, or boxes--and a trailer is generally the preferred method. This book gives homeowners and mechanics, farmers and modern-day nomads all the information they need to get moving via trailer. From building a chassis to outfitting it to meet your specific needs, The Complete Trailer Handbook provides clearly illustrated step-by-step instructions for putting a trailer of any sort to work: constructing it, using it, finding parts and maintaining it, and, finally, hauling it. The handbook includes useful information on everything from weights to wheels to lighting, making this the ultimate resource on any kind of conveyance, from utility trailers to one-car haulers.

Get 61% OFF

Click here for more information about The Complete Trailer Handbook (Motorbooks Workshop)

Read More...