A mix of folk wisdom, common sense, shared experience, the advice of experts, and the kind of group think that's made websites like Wikipedia so vital, Rules of Thumb is the impulsive compendium of 1, general principles that apply to every facet of life. Collected by Tom Parker for over 25 years, these are rules that are practical, quirky, and as entertaining to read as they are relevant to the reader. There's a rule of thumb for just about every subject imaginable money, marriage, cooking, health, weather, cars, gardening, restaurants, travel.
This is the priceless knowledge that's accumulated not from reading, but from living. Tempted by a string of pearls at a yard sale? Rub them against your teeth: The rule of thumb, as your grandmother might have told you, is that a genuine pearl will grate.
Not sure how to choose a puppy? Pick one whose tail wags in sync with its walka sign of calmness. To win at blackjack, assume that any unseen card is an eight. And remember, a rule of thumb works four out of five times including this one. Skip to content Close Menu Contact. McAllister Publisher: Elsevier Reads. Author : E. If you receive an error message, please contact your library for help. Error loading page. Try refreshing the page.
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Search Search Search Browse menu. Sign in. Live Chat. Rules of Thumb. Webber Alan M. Description Creators Details "Alan Webber's wise words give guidance and hope in a world gone upside down. Alan M. Webber - Author Alan M. Webber - Narrator. Languages English.
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