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Set against the backdrop of Maine's rugged coastline, the book delves into the lives of resilient locals who embody industriousness and community spirit. Through conversations with lobstermen, boatbuilders, artists, and teachers, Charlie Wing captures their unique perspectives on various topics, including world events and the challenges of coastal living. These personal narratives highlight the deep connection these individuals have with their environment and each other, illustrating the rich tapestry of life along the Maine coast.

"The Tiny House Handbook is not an inspirational coffee-table book featuring beautiful photos of tiny houses. This book is a functional and instructional guide to planning, designing, and building a tiny house. Produced in author Charlie Wing's signature"Visual Handbook" style, with minimal text and heavily illustrated spreads, this book guides readers step-by-step through the building process from cost estimating and site planning to a completed tiny house. There are very few books on the market that reach this level of detail. This book is based on the newly revised 2018 International Residential Code (IRC) Appendix Q and includes sample construction drawings and sample floor plans for mobile (8'-wide trailers and RVs), movable (12'-wide, no transportpermit), and extra-wide (>12'-wide, permit required) tiny homes."-- Provided by publisher

A must-have for every homeowner, handyman, and contractor. Wing uncovers the mysteries behind just about every major appliance and building element with clear explanations and crystal-clear exploded drawings.

"This new edition has 48 pages of brand-new material including new chapters on solar power and best-practice insulating as well as the latest code information and updated sections on framing, sheathing, air sealing, and heating and cooling, enabling the reader to visualize exactly how to tackle any building project or problem."--Amazon.com.

Features more than 100 cutaway and drawings to give you a glimpse into the inner workings of powerboats and sailboats, including engines and propulsion gear, steering, rigging, ground tackle, electronic gear, electrical systems, and plumbing.

A guide to international and US boating rules which includes the full text of the original rules, and rule-by-rule translations of these rules. It also includes a One-Minute Guide Decision Tree and a brief overview of the rules' intent to give you an idea of what to do in any common situation.