Steve Ettlinger
Author
Language
English
Description
The do-it-yourselfer's go-to reference--the illustrated guide to all those odd, mysterious, wonderful, and necessary things you need to purchase in hardware stores, home centers, and lumber yards. With this book, you can ask for the "thingamajigs" and "whatchamacallits" by proper name. With over 1000 items and over 600 illustrations, you'll never be intimidated again on your shopping trip for your next home repair or home improvement project. A great...
Author
Language
English
Description
Like most Americans, Steve Ettlinger eats processed foods. And, like most consumers, he often reads the ingredients label—without a clue as to what most of it means. So when his young daughter asked, “Daddy, what’s polysorbate 60?” he was at a loss—and determined to find out. From the phosphate mines in Idaho to the corn fields in Iowa, from gypsum mines in Oklahoma to the vanilla harvest in Madagascar, Twinkie, Deconstructed is a fascinating,...