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Show Me How is a revolutionary reimagining of the reference genre, one part how-to guide, one part graphic art showpiece, and one part pure inspiration. In a series of 500 nearly wordless, highly informative step-by-step procedurals, readers learn how to do hundreds of useful (and fascinating and important and sometimes downright bizarre) tasks, including: Perform CPR, dance the tango, pack a suitcase, win a bar bet, play the blues, make authentic sushi rolls, fight a shark . . . and 493 more essentials of modern life. Packed with useful hands-on reference material, Show Me How is a work of art that just happens to also be an indispensable real-life resource.
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Coolmiddleagedmomof3boys
Posted December 18, 2008
I work in an elementary school. Companies bring books into the lounge where teachers/staff can purchase them. This particular book was the lunchroom entertainment for the entire 2 weeks it was displayed. I purchased it for my mother-in-law for Christmas. She will LOVE it! Now I'm also ordering a copy for my adult son, one for me, and one for my 10 year old nephew! If I had the money I'd buy 20 copies to have on hand for hostess gifts. The book is an absolute riot! And it's also very useful. Whose to say what the best entry is, but here are a few of my favorites: How to tie a cherry stem in my mouth. How to intrigue with a game of footsie. How to rip some gnarley surf maneuvers. How to mount an elephant, camel and horse. How to throw an effective punch. How to get out of a straight jacket. How to rip a phone book in half.....where do I stop? This is the coolest book - no kidding. Just buy it. Get a spare for your boss!
4 out of 4 people found this review helpful.
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Posted March 5, 2009
Purchased this book for my daughter for her 18th birthday so she would be prepared for anything that might come her way as she enters "adulthood".
Upon receiving it she and her friends read it for hours. Laughing, trying things, they love it!
I'll probably end up buying one for myself when she moves out.
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
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Posted February 16, 2009
I have a High School boy and a Middle School girl. They both find this book very interesting. They can find things they want to find out about and things that hadn't thought about and now are interested in. It is also very entertaining.
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Posted December 24, 2008
I received this book as a Christmas present this year, I haven't been able to put it down.<BR/><BR/>It is fun and silly, with such entries as "How to be a good kisser"<BR/>It is useful with such articles as recipes.<BR/><BR/>This book can appeal to anyone, as the subject matter ranges from Yoga to Homemade Rope Handcuffs ;-) to Recipes to Escape Plans<BR/><BR/>A Must-Have for any coffee table
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Posted February 7, 2010
Nicely illustrated. but for some things that is quite complex, it's not very elaborative, thus, leaving me a bit confused.
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Posted December 15, 2008
How cool is this book???? Can't wait to see what's next from this group of people! I have enjoyed flipping through it for fun and also to learn how to do something in particular...where else can you learn how to swaddle a baby, open a beer bottle with another bottle and get your arm out of a gator's mouth all in one place?
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Posted December 29, 2012
This is a great book for young teenagers who should be learning to do more things on their own. There's a nice balance of practical things you need to know, plus fun things too. The illustrations are great. It's a fun book. My 13 year old brother-in-law loved it. Hopefully it will get him away from video games!
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Posted May 21, 2012
I love this book it has so many cool things in it! Definatly reccomend
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Posted November 16, 2009
There was a bookshow at the company - I work at i saw this book....and I found this book to be a great help and would make a great housewarming gift.
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Overview
Show Me How is a revolutionary reimagining of the reference genre, one part how-to guide, one part graphic art showpiece, and one part pure inspiration. In a series of 500 nearly wordless, highly informative step-by-step procedurals, readers learn how to do hundreds of useful (and fascinating and important and sometimes downright bizarre) tasks, including: Perform CPR, dance the tango, pack a suitcase, win a bar bet, play the blues, make authentic sushi rolls, fight a shark . . . and 493 more essentials of modern...