Chris Peterson Books

The New Pallet Book brings more than 25 new ideas for woodworking projects devoted to the ubiquitous wooden pallet (more than 50 total!).

The No. 1 guide to pricing and identification of military arms and accessories from around the world. Now in its 9 th Edition, Standard Catalog of Military Firearms is the undisputed best source available for pricing and identification of military handguns, rifles and shotguns, as well as Class III automatic firearms and accessories such as bayonets, clips, magazines and holsters. Author Phillip Peterson, a renowned expert in military history and firearms, has completely updated the pricing of the more than 2,000 models of military firearms manufactured since 1870. From Mauser 98s to M1 Garands and Russian guns, weaponry from 32 countries is represented here. Identification advice and more than 1,700 photos help the buyer, seller, trader or collector make wise decisions. Also included is a special 16-page color section featuring rare and collectible pieces from recent U.S. auctions. Standard Catalog of Military Firearms is the trusted source for the legions of militaria fans who know the value of having expert knowledge at their fingertips as they study the weapons that have shaped our world’s history.

"The more they told us, the more curious and interested we became. They were pulling together insights from fields as diverse as architecture and brain chemistry and applying them to business. They were also incorporating insights from the best business theories around. They seemed to have brought it all together in a completely unique three-day format that sounded challenging, fun, and actually generated solid work product. Could this be real?" - from the author's preface Leaping The Abyss: Putting Group Genius To Work is the single most in-depth description and analysis of the patented DesignShop® facilitation methodology invented by the MG Taylor Corporation. Written by two authors who attended a DesignShop event in 1995, Leaping The Abyss provides a detailed step-by-step account of the three-day event, including interviews and anecdotes from participants from a diversity of industries such as healthcare, management consulting, government, military, automotive, food and beverage, education, and high-technology, as well as, a behind the scenes look at how DesignShop experiences are created and the personel who facilitate them. An extensive bibliography, dozens of web links, illustrations, tips and suggested exercises with each chapter offer the reader a great source of new ideas for facilitating the creative process within their own work place.

The New 5-Gallon Bucket Book includes more than 30 new ideas (more than 60 total!) to upcycle, re-engineer, and hot rod a plastic bucket.

Let the BLACK+DECKER Essential Home Skills Handbook be your guide to saving money and improving your home, no matter your experience (or inexperience).

Manskills  covers everything a man needs to know in today’s world. You’ll find essential tips on home repair, car repair, electronics, cleaning, personal grooming, fine dining, traveling, etiquette, outdoor skills, and the fine art of conversation. It’s your comprehensive guide to impressing the masses! Author Chris Peterson returns with even more tips, tricks, and all the core knowledge the modern man is looking for. In the all-new edition of Manskills , you’ll find page after page of tried-and-true information for every aspect of These are but a few examples of what awaits you in this somewhat humorous but always practical guide! 

The author’s background as a former Air Force Captain and a long-serving officer at the Multnomah County Sheriff's Office informs his expertise in law enforcement and investigation. After retiring in 1997, he transitioned to a successful career as a Private Investigator. Now living in rural Washington State, he shares his home with his wife, two donkeys, a horse, two dogs, and a pond full of fish, reflecting a life intertwined with both nature and a commitment to justice.

In Barndominiums, you’ll find guidance, inspiration, and design ideas to create your own beautiful, affordable home.

Praktická příručka obsahuje podrobné postupy na drobné stavby a výrobky na zahradu, jako jsou například lis na ovoce, sušák na bylinky, solární sušák, ohniště, stojan na dřevo, treláž, ohrada, kurník, kompostér, vyvýšené záhony, vermikompostér, patrový truhlík a mnohé další.