The How-To Handbook: Shortcuts and Solutions for the Problems of Everyday Life
by Martin Oliver and Alexandra Johnson
Release Date: 4/23/13
There are certain things that everyone just has to know how to do in life: unjamming a jar, for instance, fixing a flat tire, and removing a particularly embarrassing stain. They may seem simple in retrospect, but you don’t have to turn all your laundry pink more than once before you learn that it’s best to just get things right the first time. The How-To Handbook packs over 50 essential life skills into one handy reference book and uses dozens of illustrations to show readers the very best ways to thread a needle, pitch a tent, tie a tie, chop an onion, and more!
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I think every person must learn to be kind to others.
I think people should know basic car maintenance.
I think everyone needs to learn to multi task.
I think an essential life skill is money management.
To survive off the land! or wild or whatever u want to call it.
I’m thinking very basic here – to boil water. I’ve known some people who really can’t. 🙂
I think it is vital to develop some common sense and then apply it to all areas of your life.
As a teacher, I can see how it’s essential for people to learn to read. Illiteracy closes doors of opportunity and success.
I sewing is a pretty important skill to learn, because there are so many instances in life where its needed. Of course there are others, but this one seemed to jump out first in my mind.
How to listen and communicate well with others.
how to communicate with people
I think it’s essential to know the basics in living on your own in the world and wilderness.
how to cook
Self defence. I believe that everyone needs to know how to protect themselves from dangers.
I hope there’s a section on manners!
Lock-picking. And lying.
I feel an important life skill is to learn to be humble. 🙂
Learn how to manage money
I believe it’s important for everyone to know how to sew.