books about: maintaining     books:       The Pond Doctor: Planning & Maintaining A Healthy Water Garden5 reviews Helen Nash Sterling, 1995 A must for all pond owners! Even though the title has "planning" in it, the focus of the book deals with maintenance issues. Ms. Nash not only discusses water quality, algae issues, plant propogation, and plant and fish disease, but also how to prevent problems, and how to repair the problem once detected. There are also great photos that illustrate some of the more common pond problems. I have read better books on pond ...             Searching for and Maintaining Peace: A Small Treatise on Peace of Heart7 reviews Jacques Philippe Alba House, 2002 Amazing Little Book. I have had Father Jacques Philippe's books recommended to me on a number of occasions and by a number of different people. I have picked up the four I can find that are available in English. The title of this book, Searching for and Maintaining Peace, just grabbed my attention and had to be read first. The subtitle of this book is: A Small Treatise on Peace of Heart, yet for a small book of 110 ...             Brand Clout: Maintaining Relevance and Profitability Amidst Constant Change5 reviews Dennis Flynn Cameo Publications, LLC, 2005 Thinking Outside the Brand "Brand is what people say about you when you're not in the room." ~Dennis Flynn Dennis Flynn is a consultant and the founder of "The Sonar Group." In his enlightening new book, he discusses the new "FUD" economy and shows how our nation has experienced a cultural volcano of seismic proportions. We now tend to focus more on family and community and our spirituality is no longer hidden. The ...             Visioneering: God's Blueprint for Developing and Maintaining Personal Vision28 reviews Andy Stanley Multnomah Books, 1999 A great book on Christian leadership... In contrast to many books on leadership, even those written by Christian leaders, Andy Stanley manages to draw out over a dozen key principles from the story of Nehemiah's journey in leading the people of Israel to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem. I have appreciated some of those more secular leadership books, including Stanley's "Next Generation Leader," as I have tried to development my own ...             The Composting Toilet System Book: A Practical Guide to Choosing, Planning and Maintaining Composting Toilet ...7 reviews Carol Steinfeld, David Del Porto EcoWaters, 2007 Most complete and credible book on the topic After reading a couple of books about composting toilets and graywater systems that were either suspiciously poetic or a little too humorous, I was happy to find this book. As someone who needs a variety of systems for a variety of high-use sites, I was glad to find a book that deals with this topic in technically and responsibly (in terms of public health). I showed this book to my local health ...             Designing and Maintaining Your Edible Landscape Naturally8 reviews Robert Kourik Metamorphic Press, 1986 Great source book, excellent writing "Roots Demystified" is a great read, which you wouldn't expect from a gardening/horticultural book about roots. Kourik gives amazing information that I'd never heard before, lining up his drawings with the facts about how roots feed the tree. I've already changed my method of watering and feeding a tree further from the root to make these roots spread out wider. There are many personal touches ...             A Portable Identity: A Woman's Guide to Maintaining a Sense of Self While Moving Overseas6 reviews Debra R. Bryson, Charise M. Hoge Word Wright International, 2003 A Portable Identity: A Woman's Guide to Maintaining a Sense Anyone ever to encounter and navigate the endless and exhaustive details involved with moving and living overseas will appreciate the meticulous care and thought that went into this primer. The exercises and for planning for and understanding the different stages, emotions and thought processes that accompany such a move are terrific, not just for the move itself, but for a very effective and ...             How Your House Works: A Visual Guide to Understanding & Maintaining Your Home (How Your House Works) (How ...8 reviews Charlie Wing R.S. Means Company, 2007 Engineer I have numerous reference books but this is the first one to actually describe to me how the device functions. The "Before calling the...(technician)" feature was a brilliant idea and a potential money saver for most homeowners. My son-in-law teaches middle school science and will be using this book for its wonderful schematics. My other reference books are stashed away on a bookshelf - this ...             Just the Computer Essentials: A Plain-English, No-Nonsense Guide to Buying and Maintaining a PC Running the ...8 reviews James, A White IROL Press, LLC, 2007 This book makes Windows Vista easy! I've been using Windows XP for years now and just got a new computer with Windows Vista Home Premium on it. There's definitely a big difference between those two versions of Windows! I've become very good at using XP, but wanted to make sure that I got Windows setup right and wasn't missing anything. I looked at a couple Vista books and I'm happy that this was the book I chose. It's very ...             Wellness Book: The Comprehensive Guide to Maintaining Health and Treating Stress-Related Illnes5 reviews Herbert Benson, Eileen M., R.N. Stuart Scribner, 1993 Five Stars! This book is by far the best guide to mind/body techniques to healing and recovery of the body and spirit. Dr. Benson's Mind/Body Clinic at Beth Israel Deaconness Hospital in Boston is widely respected and uses all the techniques made available here. Indispensible.             The Drum Handbook: Buying, Maintaining and Getting the Best from Your Drum Kit3 reviews Jeff Nicholls Backbeat Books, 2003 First drum book I bought... I've been playing the drum in it's kit form for about 10 years now and not until I started working in a drum shop did I feel the urge to want to actually learn about the instrument I was playing. Sure, I knew HOW to play, and what everything was called and how to repair a few things, change heads, tune, set up and tear down... everything you need to play in an active band and tour.. but I ...             Road to Recovery, The/Maintaining Momentum3 reviews Zondervan Zondervan, 1998 It works because God is the foundation of the book Celebrate Recovery works because it is a biblicaly backed tool that is written using Gods principles and guidelines for our lives. It is put in a format that is easy to understand and gets to the root of our issues. No matter what your background is drugs, alcohol, sexual abuse, adandoment, anger, over eating, over spending. If your life is out of control, your marriage a mess or you just want ...             Worry-Free Family Finances: Three Steps to Building and Maintaining Your Family's Financial Well-Being5 reviews Bill Staton, Mary Staton McGraw-Hill, 2003 Worry-Free Family Finances After years of trying to pick stocks on my own I have finally figured out how to make money in the stock market. The last 3 years have yielded gains of over 25%. Thought so much of what he said I flew to Los Angeles to hear him speak. I bought several and gave them to my friends. Every year I get his list of America's Finest Companies.             Developing and Maintaining a Design-Tech Portfolio: A Guide for Theatre, Film & TV3 reviews Rafael Jaen Focal Press, 2006 Great resource for any theatre technician or designer! My uncle ordered this book for me when I told him that I planned to interview for MFA Programs in Costume Design. This book was an indispensable resource while developing my portfolio. Although you could spend hours researching different portfolio options and blindly guess how you should prepare for interviews, this book will very clearly explain everything you need to do to make your best ...             The Earth Around Us: Maintaining a Livable Planet3 reviews Westview Press, 2003 Science....In terms I could understand! I really enjoyed reading The Earth Around Us. It answered so many questions I had regarding the earth processes that are relevant to environmental questions. As a person who lives on the shore of a large lake, I was especially interested to read about what types of erosion I might expect along my shoreline. All the essays in this book were short, fascinating, and very accessible. I loved ...             Parenting Well When You're Depressed: A Complete Resource for Maintaining a Healthy Family3 reviews Alexis D. Henry, Jonathan C. Clayfield, ... New Harbinger Publications, 2001 Essential! Only one of its kind! I recently received a copy of this book from one of the authors. It is not only extraordinary in its focus and scope, but exceptional in that it addresses such issues at all. The challenges of parenting are well known, but undertaking them while experiencing depression is hardly ever discussed - despite the fact that depression is one of the most common health complaints in our nation. ...             The Power of a Partner: Creating and Maintaining Healthy Gay and Lesbian Relationships3 reviews Ph.D., Dr. Richard L. Pimental-Habib Alyson Books, 2002 Powerful!! I've read a few books on dating and building and maintaining relationships and this one truly stands out! Not only does it cover building gay and lesbian partnerships, but also having healthy relationships with friends, family, coworkers, and yourself! There's no snippy banter or feckless chitchat, just honest, useful, valuable information based on the author's 15-plus years experience as a ...             Ready or Not . . . Get Set Go (An Entrepreneurs Guide to Starting and Maintaining a Successful Business)3 reviews Sheila A. Taylor-Downer, Debra L. Hamilton, ... Professional Prodigy, 2000 Easy Read & Informative In comparison to other books that I have read and/or bought, this one is highly recommended as a must read. The book is informative in so many ways. Example: the chapter on zoning was to the point minus legal jargon; and the usual redundant babble that is of no value for being an entrepreneur, it's only to fill up the page. I've found that most books on being an entrepreneur graze over the ...             Long Arm Machine Quilting: The Complete Guide to Choosing, Using, and Maintaining a Long-Arm Machine4 reviews Carol A. Thelen Martingale and Company, 2002 A must-have book for machine quilters! You've seen the long-arm machine ads in your favorite quilting magazines. What could be more helpful to finish that never-ending stack of quilt tops that you've been happily producing than your own long-arm quilting machine? Wait a minute! Before you rush out and buy the first long-arm machine that you come across, you need to read "Long-Arm Machine Quilting" by Carol A. Thelen. Ms. Thelen ...             Harmonious Day: A Self-Leading Approach for Maintaining Balance and Harmony in Your Life, and Reaching Your ...4 reviews Jay Speights BookSurge Publishing, 2007 Harmonious Day aka the Power Bar of Inspirational Writing As a fan of Reverend Speights weekly online column, "All Paths" ([...]) I was eager to read his book Harmonious Day. The All Paths columns, under-girded by a subtle spiritual wisdom, are concise relevant commentaries that run the gamut from social to political. Harmonious Day is just as relevant and concise; a nifty compact guide to a happier, more peaceful and balanced life. 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