Practical Handbooks for Everyday Life
Every once in a while, I come across an idea or a book that intrigues me. This time, I've come across a whole genre presented in a cute and clever way. This genre that I speak of is what the Japanese call "Urawaza," or "secret trick." But these tricks aren't so much secrets, as old and somewhat forgotten solutions to everyday problems. Our grandparents came up with most of them, but they're still very applicable today. Many of the authors below have updated their selection as well. You may think this is a fancy way of saying I've discovered the "how to" or "self help" section of the book store, but what separates these books from those is that they aren't new and revolutionary, and they aren't advertising new products to solve old problems.
Whether you want to master the art of buying food for yourself, (admittedly a basic skill that should be a lot easier than it is), get permanent marker off your wall (or face), or unshred a piece of paper, these books have you covered.
(And they're also available on amazon.com)
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