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
What if it's possible to learn the basics of any new skill in 20 hours or less? Research suggests it takes 10,000 hours to master a new skill, and the earliest hours are always the most frustrating. That's why it's so difficult to learn a new language, play ...
KING ARTHUR BAKING SCHOOL
KING ARTHUR BAKING
Paper Book
In its first full-color cookbook, the renowned Baking School at King Arthur shares more than 100 recipes and essential techniques. A Food & Wine Best Cookbook of 2022 Baking is a craft, one that has been celebrated by King Arthur Baking Company for more than two...
Art of the pie : a practical guide to homemade crusts, fillings, and life
McDermott, Kate
Paper Book
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...
Crochet to calm: stitch and de-stress with 18 simple crochet patterns
O'Sullivan, Mandy
Paper Book
Discover the relaxing craft of crochet! Creative and calming, crafting is the perfect way to destress! In Crochet to Calm you'll learn how the repetitive motion of this popular craft can not only clear your mind but also result in beautiful projects you'll be proud...
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
Learn everything ukulele'from chord progressions to playing pop, folk, and holiday favorites'and, yes, even Hawaiian music! The ukulele is hot. The season one finale of Glee featured a ukulele. The recent hit song "Hey Soul Sister" by Train includes the dulcet tones of a uke. Not to...

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