This hilarious, international bestseller is a true-life adventure of a New York City couple moving to Tuscany. Ferenc Mate s enthusiastic prose is infectious. He brings to life the real Tuscany: the contadini neighbors, country life the harvest, grape, and olive picking, wine making, mushroom hunting, woodcutting the holidays, and of course the never-ending, mouthwatering meals."

A complete step-by-step guide covering every aspect of fiberglass boat completion--woodworking, electrical, plumbing and hardware installation--with hundreds of tips on how to save time and money during construction as well as purchase. With over 100,000 copies in print, From a Bare Hull has become the reference book for home builders as well as many professionals. The Revised Edition contains all new photos and illustrations, much new text, new specs of the best sailboats available for home completion, the newest marine diesels, and the latest list of marine gear suppliers. It also has completely updated design theories, engineering concepts, descriptions of necessary tools and their uses, and lists of materials.