Stop! Don't buy a Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2 series without buying this book first! Packed with good advice from running costs, paperwork, vital statistics, valuation and the Porsche community, right through to whether your Porsche will fit in your garage and indeed, with your lifestyle. This is the complete guide to choosing, assessing and buying the Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2 of your dreams.

Stag enthusiast Norm Mort teams-up with Stag restorer and expert Tony Fox to write this handy pocket-size guide. Triumph's Stag combined the smoothness and performance of a V8 in stylish Italian coachwork designed by Giovanni Michelotti, which allowed for both closed and open grand touring. This Essential Buyer's Guide examines the model's history, evolution, features, fittings, performance and typical problem areas through detailed text and colour photographs of both restored and original examples. Like Veloce's other Essential Buyer's Guides this book features chapters such as "Is it the right car for you?", a very detailed checklist for rating a potential Stag purchase, advice on deciding whether or not to restore a Stag, paint problems, issues that can arise through underuse, and lists of clubs and spares specialists. Tony Fox bought his first Stag in 1991, and a total of ten other Stags came and went in the years that followed. He is a director for the Triumph Stag Club, USA and coordinator for the Stag in the Toronto Triumph Club. A Triumph and Stag enthusiast, Norm Mort has written for car magazines and newspapers for the past 25 years. This is his fourth book on automotive history and restoration.

“Dr. Phil,” Canada’s best-known automotive expert, invites another driver to come aboard. After forty-six years and almost two million copies sold, Phil Edmonston is joined by a co-pilot for the Lemon-Aid Guide — George Iny, along with the editors of the Automobile Protection Association. The 2017 Lemon-Aid has everything: an encyclopedic lineup of the best and worst cars, trucks, and SUVs sold since 2007; secret warranties and tips on the “art of complaining” to help you get your money back; and new-car buying tips that will save you tons of money by revealing the inflated cost of fancy and frivolous add-ons. Lemon-Aid is an essential guide for careful buyers and long-time gear-heads who don't know as much as they think.

STOP! Dont buy a 2CV without buying this book FIRST! Having this book in your pocket is just like having a real marque expert by your side. Benefit from Mark Paxtons years of 2CV ownership: learn how to spot a bad car quickly and how to assess a promising one like a professional. Get the right car at the right price! Packed with good advice from running costs, through paperwork, vital statistics, valuation and the 2CV community, to will it fit in your garage and with your lifestyle? This is the complete guide to choosing, assessing and buying your dream car.

Defective cars, contaminated food, insurance company abuses, botched vacations, or government errors and indifference. The Art of Complaining evens the playing field. Most people hate to complain and so they will put up with defective cars, contaminated food, insurance company abuses, botched vacations, and government errors and indifference. The Art of Complaining evens the playing field. The Art of Complaining gives readers an arsenal of successful complaint tactics and claim letters compiled by Phil Edmonston, Canada’s best-known consumer advocate and the author of the best-selling Lemon-Aid car guides. The Art of Complaining takes readers on a 45-year journey of consumer advocacy seen through the eyes of this former Member of Parliament, Ralph Nader Associate, and former member of the boards of Consumer Reports and The Quebec Bar Association. Edmonston has battled carmakers, dealers, insurance companies, lawyers, and government officials, both in the courts and in the streets. Indeed, Phil is Canada’s toughest customer.

This book is your ticket to a world of fun, excitement, exploration and satisfaction: the world of the iconic BMW E30 3 series. Starting with a model history, showing how the E30 came into being and how it developed over its long life span, this book introduces the key features of the E30. Containing a detailed set of model guides to explain the differences and features unique to each version, and an assessment of how useful and effective these are, the book's 'How to' sections help you identify problem areas, and a wealth of useful data and comparison charts help you choose which models are right for you. Details of maintenance essentials, and a guide to ownership explaining the relative difficulty or ease of the tasks needed to keep these classic cars in good order, are followed by details specifications, and a list of useful contacts in the BMW community - from clubs to specialists dealers. Written by a qualified engineer, and a racer with many years of practical experience, the clear text and straightforward manner, supported with detailed photographs means that this book is just like having a real marque expert at your side.

Have you ever made a purchase with the niggling feeling that you could have gotten a better deal, if only you knew the magic time to buy? Wondered if your workout was as effective as it could be? Traveled to a tropical island just in time for monsoon season? "Buy Shoes on Wednesday and Tweet at 4:00" is the authoritative guide you've always wanted to have at your fingertips. Even more comprehensive than Di Vincenzo's first bestseller "Buy Ketchup in May and Fly at Noon", the latest volume covers even more scenarios, telling you the best time - of the day, of the week, of the month, or of the year - to do almost anything, including: visit New York City if you're on a budget; Sell a used car and Tweet and retweet. With money-saving tips and solid advice throughout, "Buy Shoes on Wednesday and Tweet at 4:00" will turn you into the savvy consumer you've always wanted to be. Timing truly is everything!

No longer the simple machines they used to be, the modern motorcycle is as complex and diverse as the modern car. In an ever more competitive market, manufacturers are looking for new solutions to old problems - what's the most efficient transmission? How can emissions and fuel consumption be cut without affecting power? And how can new models be differentiated from one another?This book explains how the modern motorcycle works, in a straightforward style that's jargon-free and easy to read. It assumes no prior mechanical knowledge, simply an interest in a motorcycle's workings, and an open mind. The text is accompanied by superb cutaway illustrations from the major motorcycle manufacturers, clearly showing how individual components and systems function. It covers the latest innovations, including traction control and pushbutton gear change, as well as long-established technologies, such as fuel injection and ABS.How your motorcycle works will not transform you into a motorcycle engineer or expert mechanic, but in explaining precisely how everything works, it will increase your understanding, and thus enjoyment, of the machine.

Have a Happy Pregnancy is a comprehensive guide not only to what to expect and when to expect it, but also to developing a confident, assertive and empowered approach to your pregnancy and your life as a new parent. Divided into sections covering early days pre- and post-conception, the pregnancy and the birth, it will explain all the facts and outline all the choices available to mothers, fathers and birth partners at every stage. It will also offer practical advice and reassurance on the changes which will inevitably be taking place - not only physically, but also emotionally and socially. It offers support for both mother and father, and uniquely gives you all the information you need to know after the birth, including strategies for feeding and how to cope with the return to work. With plenty of supporting resources and a supportive tone throughout, it will help you to feel positive and confident about your pregnancy. NOT GOT MUCH TIME? One, five and ten-minute introductions to key principles to get you started. AUTHOR INSIGHTS Lots of instant help with common problems and quick tips for success, based on the author's many years of experience. TEST YOURSELF Tests in the book and online to keep track of your progress. EXTEND YOUR KNOWLEDGE Extra online articles to give you a richer understanding of how to achieve a happy pregnancy. FIVE THINGS TO REMEMBER Quick refreshers to help you remember the key facts. TRY THIS Innovative exercises illustrate what you've learnt and how to use it.

Food journalist and former professional chef Cindy Burke writes in the introduction to this book: "Organic food can be so expensive and difficult to find that I always wondered if I was spending my money wisely. I decided to become informed, really informed, about the options -- organic, conventional, local, sustainable -- so that I could choose the healthiest, safest food available." To Buy or Not to Buy Organic is the result of Burke's investigations. It tells you how to choose the healthiest, safest, most earth-friendly food, as you make your way through the supermarket, your local farmer's market, or your natural foods store. Highlights include: Making sense of the choices presented by organic, local, sustainable, minimally treated, grass-fed and cage-free foods Reducing your exposure to pesticides Save money by knowing the foods you want to eat only if they're organic and the foods that are pesticide-free even when they are nonorganic Protecting your child's health from pesticides An at-a-glance shopper's guide to more than 100 foods

This user-friendly book shows you how to turn the satisfaction and excitement of eBay sales into a lucrative small business--and possibly even a full-time job! Find out how to establish a seller's account, post attention-getting auction listings, and build confidence among bidders. Author Greg Holden explains how to apply the secrets of successful brick and mortar businesses to the online world. After learning the ropes, you'll find out how to boost sales with techniques such as no-reserve selling and "buy it now" pricing. Plus--tips for locating inventory, implementing marketing plans, and getting free advertising are revealed.

Is your boat ready to go cruising?.

Just about every sailboatused and newcan make a good cruiser, but only if the hull-deck structure, rig, and systems meet certain standards. "Spurrs Guide to Upgrading Your Cruising Sailboat" tells you what those standards are, and gives you all the help you need to refurbish and upgrade every structure, surface, fitting, and system on your boatstem to stern, project by project..

This all-in-one guide leads you step by step to a seaworthy, crew-friendly boat with top-notch cruising performance. Not only will you learn what to look for when you buy a new or used boat, you'll also learn how to reinforce your boats hull and structural components, redesign and replace rigging, upgrade electrical systems, and much more. Special features include: . . A detailed survey of 70 used and new fiberglass sailboats best suited to offshore sailing. Gear and equipment recommendations by brand name. Construction details and other essential features of a strong, safe cruising boat. How to make critical repairs to the deck, hull, bulkheads, blisters, and portlights. .

Daniel Spurr is editor-at-large of "Professional Boatbuilder" magazine and the author of seven sailing books. He has been senior editor of "Cruising World" magazine and for twelve years was the editor of "Practical Sailor," He has owned and upgraded eight sailboats..

Just the right ticket for those of us who have discovered the boat we own is not the ideal cruising vessel."Sailing,"

An extraordinary approach to refurbishing and structurally upgrading an older fiberglass sailboat for offshore cruising. Excellent illustrations."Good Old Boat,"

A must-have book. The electrical andinstrument chapters are outstanding."Southern Boating,"

This long-awaited book bridges the gap between the theoretical and the practical aspects of sailboat design, construction, and renovation.Robert Perry, yacht designer.

This book sets a new standard of excellence by which any future texts must be judged. I heartily recommend it for anyone who is contemplating building or buying a cruising sailboat.Meade A. Gougeon, Gougeon Brothers, Inc..

Inspired by her weekly column in Telegraph Weekend, this is Rose Prince's guide to buying the tastiest, highest-quality good food with peace of mind and a clear conscience. Following the success of 'The New English Kitchen', Rose Prince's eye-opening guide to shopping, cooking and eating in a cost-effective and environmentally conscious way, this must-have reference book provides comprehensive and insightful information on how and where to find the best ingredients. Rose Prince's weekly 'Savvy Shopper' column in Saturday's Telegraph Weekend has become essential reading over the past few months, not least because of our current preoccupation with questioning the quality of the food we eat. This new book takes the best of Rose's journalism and much more, encouraging readers to look for the right qualities in the food they buy, to ask the right questions of food producers and retailers, and to eat better - and with greater awareness of the provenance of their meals - than ever before. With its easy-to-read format and listings of essential stockists and markets, 'The Savvy Shopper' is absolutely essential for anyone who cares about how and what they shop, cook and eat.

If you would like to look good in your jewellery and be a smart buyer, consult this Handbook. It's like a 'Jewellery 101' course on the fundamentals of jewellery metals, settings, finishes, necklaces, chains, clasps, bracelets, rings, earrings, brooches, pins, clips, manufacturing methods and jewellery selection and care. Written for professionals, and lay people, this Handbook outlines the benefits and drawbacks of the various setting styles, mountings, chains, and metals such as gold, silver, platinum, palladium, titanium, stainless steel and tungsten. It also provides information and colour photographs on gemstones, birthstones, and fineness marks and helps you to select versatile, durable jewellery that flatters your features.

An introductory manual covering choosing the right RV, operating its systems, planning trips, preparing for travel, handling an RV on the road, using campground sites, and more.

This Essential Buyer's Guide leads you through the process of buying an Imp or one of its vaeriants from whether this is the right car for you, what it's like to live with and what it will cost you to run, to which model is best for you and what you should be paying for it.Having helped you decide these factors, this guide then takes you through the buying process. It explains what equipment you'll need when you go to view a car and shows you how to quickly determine whether to look at a particular car in more detail or to just simply walk away.A comprehensive and thorough evaluation section, with a points scoring system, lets you fully assess a prospective purchase and detailed illustrations show exactly what to look for. With advice on paperwork, buying at auctions and thorough and clear advice on restoration, every aspect of sourcing your car is covered.Having led you to your perfect car, the Guide goes yet further to give you all the contact information you'll ever need to get involved with the Imp-owning community allowing you to make the most of your new pride and joy!

Have you ever wondered, "How can I inherently do good while looking good?" Wear No Evil has the answer, and is the timely handbook for navigating both fashion and ethics. It is the style guide with sustainability built in that we've all been waiting for. As a consumer, you regain your power with every purchase to support the causes and conditions you already advocate in other areas of your life (such as local or organic food), while upholding your sense of self through the stylish pieces you use to create your wardrobe. Featuring the Integrity Index (a simplified way of identifying the ethics behind any piece of fashion) and an easy to use rating system, you'll learn to shop anywhere while building your personal style and supporting your values- all without sacrifice. Fashion is the last frontier in the shift towards conscious living. Wear No Evil provides a roadmap founded in research and experience, coupled with real life style and everyday inspiration.Part 1 presents the hard-hitting facts on why the fashion industry and our shopping habits need a reboot.Part 2 moves you into a closet-cleansing exercise to assess your current wardrobe for eco-friendliness and how to shop green.Part 3 showcases eco-fashion makeovers and a directory of natural beauty recommendations for face, body, hair, nails, and makeup. Style and sustainability are not mutually exclusive. They can live in harmony. It's time to restart the conversation around fashion,how it is produced, consumed, and discarded,to fit with the world we live in today. Pretty simple, right? It will be, once you've read this book. Wear No Evil gives new meaning,and the best answers,to an age-old question: What should I wear today?"