Interprets baseball's rules, explains the history behind each decision, and describes how the game has shaped the rules

Baseball by the Rules: Pine Tar, Spitballs, and Midgets

Sports & Outdoors

Howard, Hugh

Waggoner, Glen

Moloney, Kathleen

Baseball

Prentice Hall Direct

Houses of the Presidents offers a unique tour of the houses and day-to-day lives of America's presidents, from George Washington's time to the present. Author Hugh Howard weaves together personal, presidential, and architectural histories to shed light on the way our chief executives lived. Original photography by Roger Straus III brings the houses and furnishings beautifully to life. From Jefferson's Monticello to Reagan's Rancho del Cielo, with fascinating and surprising stops between and beyond, Houses of the Presidents presents a fascinating alternative history of the American presidency.

Houses of the Presidents: Childhood Homes, Family Dwellings, Private Escapes, and Grand Estates

Arts & Photography

Straus III, Roger

Photography & Video

Little. Brown and Company

A revealing historical and photographic tour of the homes of influential Civil War figures, including Robert E. Lee, Abraham Lincoln, Frederick Douglass, Clara Barton, Stonewall Jackson, and others. Timed to coincide with the 150th anniversary of the Civil War and a fitting sequel to Houses of the Presidents, Houses of Civil War America takes readers into the daily lives of the most important historical figures in the nation-defining conflict. From modest abolitionist homes to the plantations of the antebellum south. Howard and Straus bring the most intimate moments of the war to life. With insightful narrative and gorgeous photography, Houses of Civil War America demonstrates -- through these landmark homes -- the nation we were and the nation we became.

Houses of Civil War America: The Homes of Robert E. Lee, Frederick Douglass, Abraham Lincoln, Clara Barton, and Others Who Shaped the Era

Discusses the history of "cultural conservation," and gives an account of the people at the forefront of the architectural preservation movement

The Preservationist's Progress: Architectural Adventures in Conserving Yesterday's Houses

Architecture

Farrar. Straus & Giroux

Provides a plethora of items that will give the house detective an understanding of any house

How Old Is This House?

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Explains how to determine one's housing needs, discusses labor, materials, financing, and the construction process, and identifies common problems to avoid

I'm Not Doing It Myself: The Comprehensive Guide to Managing a Home Construction or Renovation Project

Children's Books

How Old Is This House?: A Skeleton Key to Dating and Identifying Three Centuries of American Houses

The author of How Old Is This House? examines the careers of a number of preservationists and describes their architectural adventures in conserving yesterday's houses. Photographs and line drawings.

Preservationist's Progress: Architectural Adventures in Conserving Yesterday's Houses

Noonday Pr

Bob Vila, recognized as America's foremost authority on renovation and of the popular TV series This Old House and Bob Vila's Home Again, now presents the quintessential book on remodeling your home. Millions count on Bob Vila for reliable, understandable advice and now the wealth of knowledge is at your fingertips to help you increase both the value of your home and your living enjoyment.
Remodeling is all about making the right decisions-from determining what you want and need to hiring and working with the contractors who will help you realize your vision. Bob Vila's Complete Guide To Remodling Your Home takes you step-by-step through the renovation process from inception to completion, following a logical progression that begins with looking at your house in a new way, inside and out, and making a careful investigation of the existing structure and decorative elements. It guides you through such key issues as design, style, and living space, while minimizing stress and maximizing the use of your remodeling dollar.
Whether you're considering a major makeover or just remodeling one room, you'll find the know-how to help you achieve the results you're looking for. Bob Vila will help you determine remodeling viability, estimate costs, and choose methods that work best for you. Armed with technical tips, trade secrets, and the latest product information-as well as legal advice-you can keep the project on track and within budget as you evaluate contracts with confidence, negotiate terms, and hire the best professionals for the job. In addition to his own vast experience, Bob Vila draws on the skills and know-how of architects, designers, carpenters, and other home-building specialists to present reliable information and practical, real-world advice on managing the entire project from start to finish.
Enhanced by hundreds of drawings, photographs, architectural plans and a glossary of building terms, Bob Vila's Complete Guide To Remodling Your Home is the one book anyone considering home renovation must have.Bob Villa, recognized as America's foremost authority on renovation and of the popular TV series This Old House and Bob Vila's Home Again, now presents the quintessential book on remodeling your home. Millions count on Bob Vila for reliable, understandable advice and now the wealth of knowledge is at your fingertips to help you increase both the value of your home and your living enjoyment.Remodeling is all about making the right decisions -- from determining what you want and need to hiring and working with the contractors who will help you realize your vision. Bob Vila's Complete Guide To Modeling Your Home takes you step-by-step through the renovation process from inception to completion, following a logical progression that begins with looking at your house in a new way, inside and out, and making a careful investigation of the existing structure and decorative elements. It guides you through such key issues as design, style, and living space, while minimizing stress and maximizing the use of your remodeling dollar.
Whether you're considering a major makeover or just remodeling one room, you'll find the know-how to help you achieve the results you're looking for. Bob Villa will help you determine remodeling viability, estimate costs, and chose methods that work best for you. Armed with technical tips, trade secrets, and the latest product information- as well as legal advice -- you can keep the project on track and within budget as you evaluated contracts with confidence, negotiate terms, and hire the best professionals for the job. In addition to his own vast experience, Bob Villa draws on the skills and know-how of architects, designers, carpenters, and other home-building specialists to present reliable information and practical, real-world advice on managing the entire project from start to finish.
Enhanced by hundreds of drawings, photographs, architectural plans and a glossary of building terms.

Bob Vila's Complete Guide to Remodeling Your Home

Vila, Bob

Home Improvement & Design

Harper Paperbacks

Bob Vila's Complete Guide to Remodeling Your Home: Everything You Need To Know About Home Renovation From The #1 Home Improvement Expert

William Morrow

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