household equipment and supplies

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When Jake's mother orders him to vacuum, he discovers that all kinds of things can fit into a vacuum cleaner.

Presents an illustrated introduction to crochet, demonstrating the basic stitches and other techniques, looking at supplies, explaining how to read a pattern, and providing instructions for twenty-six projects, including afghans, pillows, hats, clothing, and other items.

Illustrates and explains how the items used in everyday home life were developed and how they operate.

Introduces the shiny, colorful utensils in a kitchen cupboard, including the tea kettle, omelette pan, and cake mold.

Text, labels, cutaway artwork, and diagrams provide an overview of how technology is used in the home, discussing machines, bathroom gadgets, microwaves, DVD players, vacuums, and other related topics.

Gives motherly advice to graduates, newlyweds, and singles on the art of living an organized and self-sufficient life.

Discusses the development of domestic technology--heating and lighting, cooking, laundry, the modern bathroom, carpet sweeping, and assorted gadgetry.

Describes more than 180 household devices, explaining what they are used for, how they work, and where they can be found in the home; and includes interesting facts.

Contains nearly two hundred alphabetically arranged entries that provide information about domestic gadgets and innovations developed during the twentieth century, covering inventions and objects, inventors, organizations, institutions, manufacturers, and themes.