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Storey’s Curious Compendium of Practical and Obscure Skills: 214 Things You Can Actually Learn How To Do

Storey. Sept. 2020. 344p. ed. by ed. by Storey Publishing. ISBN 9781635861914. $29.95. REF
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Pruning a shrub, French-braiding a horse’s tail, replacing a bicycle chain, milking a goat, or unclogging a drain—Storey has compiled skills that will apply to a variety of readers, from would-be farmers to people tackling home improvement. Descriptive language, numbered steps, and clear illustrations guide readers through creating herbal remedies, making beer, and more.
VERDICT Taking on everything from no-equipment-necessary foot massages to the relatively complex tiny shelter on wheels, this one will appeal to DIYers. Particularly useful for rural libraries.
Reviewed by Maggie Knapp, Trinity Valley Sch., Fort Worth, TX , May 01, 2021
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