Hilarious, entertaining, and illustrated histories behind some of life's most common and underappreciated objects - from the paperclip and the toothbrush to the

This volume takes you to the places and people you touch every day. - BOOK JACKET.

The original, practical guide that offers readers “a chance to become real-life MacGyvers” with “sections on gimmicks, gadgets and survival techniques”

The author of Sneaky Uses for Everyday Things is back with an all-new compendium of creative inventions you can make at home. Did you know that your standard is

The daily lives of ordinary people are replete with objects, common things used in commonplace settings. These objects are our constant companions in life. As s