industrial arts

Guide to careers in the building trades that don't require a four year degree including salary, skills needed, and training.

Fire up your soldering iron and get ready to hack! The ingenious projects in this book are perfect for aspiring DIY-ers, from improvising a fisheye lens for your camera or an automatic cat feeder to a solar-powered backpack to keep your gadgets charged, you'll find over 200 ideas to get your geek on!.

Discusses the special character of American products as they have been shaped by our culture.

Presents a comprehensive guide to basic car repair including changing a tire, maintaining fluids, jumpstarting a battery, finding a good mechanic, and much more.

Presents biographical and career sketches of ten successful professionals working in fields related to technology and industrial arts; following each individual through a typical work day, providing advice on career planning, and including tips for landing a job.