Real U Guide to Living on Your Own |
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Author:
| Abrams, Liesa |
Series title: | Real U Guides Ser. |
ISBN: | 978-0-9744159-8-7 |
Publication Date: | May 2004 |
Publisher: | REAL U, Incorporated
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $6.95 |
Book Description:
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So you’ve finally moved out of the house. Now what? Plunge into real life with a safety net. If you can’t cook, always shrink your socks, and have no idea where to find your stove’s pilot light, this is the guide for you. In theReal U Guide to Living on Your Ownyou’ll find answers to nearly every practical question young adults face in when they first leave home, including: · What to do when the power goes out · How long to nuke various foods · How to cope...
More DescriptionSo you’ve finally moved out of the house. Now what? Plunge into real life with a safety net. If you can’t cook, always shrink your socks, and have no idea where to find your stove’s pilot light, this is the guide for you. In theReal U Guide to Living on Your Ownyou’ll find answers to nearly every practical question young adults face in when they first leave home, including: · What to do when the power goes out · How long to nuke various foods · How to cope when the toilet backs up into the tub · How to set limits with parents and maintain independence · How to have fun on a tight budget In the trademark Real U style, Liesa Abrams lays out simple solutions and provides “light bulb moments” for a wide range of everyday problems. Her “Gourmet for Geeks: 3 Great Meals Anyone Can Make” is sure to be popular with the ramen-five-times-a-week crowd. Four-color photographs and the magazine-style layouts make even mundane chores, like ironing a dress shirt, fun. For anyone who’s ever been afraid to flip a circuit breaker or wondered how long to nuke a frozen hamburger patty, this guide is invaluable.