A Book that Teaches You to Make or Do Something

This list of titles fulfill the UBN2024 category of a book that teaches you to make or do something.

Updated October 30, 2024
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Making things : finding use, meaning & satisfaction in crafting everyday objects
Boyle, Erin
Paper Book
Making Things champions handmade crafts that infuse the no-waste ethos with glamour and fun.   Through easy-to-follow tutorials for over 100 projects that are both accessible and aspirational,...
Supercommunicators : how to unlock the secret language of connection
Duhigg, Charles
Paper Book
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * From the author of The Power of Habit, a fascinating exploration of what makes conversations work--and how we can all learn to be supercommunicators at work and in life "A winning combination of stories, studies, and guidance that might...
The psychology of money : timeless lessons on wealth, greed, and happiness
Housel, Morgan
Paper Book
**OVER 5 MILLION COPIES SOLD AROUND THE WORLD... The Psychology of Money is the original bestselling classic from the author of the new book, Same as Ever.** Doing well with money isn't necessarily about what you know. It's about how you behave. And behavior is...
The first 20 hours : how to learn anything ... fast
Kaufman, Josh.
Paper Book
Forget the 10,000 hour rule-- what if it's possible to learn the basics of any new skill in 20 hours or less?   Take a moment to consider how many things you want to learn to do. What's on your list? What's holding you back from getting started? Are you worried about the time...
Art of the pie : a practical guide to homemade crusts, fillings, and life
McDermott, Kate
Ebook
The pie-making classic named one of 2016's best cookbooks by NPR, Oprah.com, USA Today, Bon Appétit, Cosmopolitan and more. "A new baking bible." --Wall Street Journal "If there's such a thing as a pie guru, it's Kate McDermott." --Sunset Magazine Pie making should be...
Easy weeknight dinners : 100 fast, flavor-packed meals for busy people who still want something good to eat
Weinstein, Emily
Paper Book
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER . Take the stress out of weeknights with 100 easy, quick, and flavorful recipes from NYT Cooking. It's Tuesday, 4 p.m. What's for dinner? For busy people who want something good to eat, culinary powerhouse New York Times Cooking makes meal...
Ukulele for dummies
Wood, Alistair
Paper Book
The fast and easy way to learn how to play the ukulele With the help of Ukulele For Dummies, learning to play this popular string instrument at a basic level has never been easier. Now in a fully updated second edition, this hands-on, friendly guide provides everything you need to...

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