Add some new books to Dad’s library from Quarto Knows this Father’s Day. Challenge Dad to stretch his DIY skills as well as his grilling. Does he like drones? Quarto Knows has you covered there too with a book that Dad will not want to put down. And if Dad is a music lover, again, Quarto Knows has you covered.
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Black & Decker The Complete Outdoor Builder
Updated Edition – From Arbors to Walkways – 150 DIY Projects
Over 150 projects are included in this volume of DIY for the Outdoor Builder. It is packed with 560 pages of fully detailed – how-to information on all the projects that one would love to have around their home. This book or builder’s guide will walk you through how to create outdoor DIY projects; from installing a garden pond, to building a treehouse, and it does it with clear directions and step-by-step photos.
Pitmaster
Recipes, Techniques, and Barbecue Wisdom
Summer is here, its time to help dad step up his barbecue skill set. In this edition of Pitmaster, secrets are shred by top-shelf cooks from renowned chefs Andy Husbands and Chris Hart.
Pitmaster’s believe that barbecue is so much more than just a way to prepare dinner. They believe it is a way of life..and one that needs to be protected and passed down to the next generation. So whether Dad is firing up his grill for the first time or one that already considers himself a pitmaster, this book has something for them. Starting with the basics, like how to cook Memphis-style ribs for the newer chefs and leading up to how you would go about smoking whole hogs with the North Carolina style.
This book features tips and techniques for the basic and proper smoker operation which is the foundation of all successful barbecue recipes. Different styles of smokers are discussed such as Weber, Offset, and Kamado.
Also included are Chris and Andy’s secret competition barbecue recipes that have won them hundreds of awards over the years!
Each chapter discusses a different region or style of barbecue cooking and included are guest pitmasters that are sharing their thoughts and techniques such as: Steve Raichlen (author and host of Project Smoke on PBS), Jake Jacobs, Sam Jones (Skylight Inn and Sam Jones Barbecue), Elizabeth Karmel (Carolina Cue To Go), Tuffy Stone (Q Barbecue), Rod Gray (eat bbq), John Lewis (Lewis Barbecue), Jamie Geer (owner of Jambo Pits) and Billy Durney (Hometown Bar-B-Que).
The Clash
All the Albums, All the Songs
For those that were a part of the punk rock boom, of the mid ’70’s, will know all about The Clash. They are known today for the ability to outlast their peers and created some of the most influential albums in rock ’n’ roll. They crossed over from punk into mainstream in the early ’80’s which was unheard of back then.
Only having an eight (8) year career, they earned the title “The Only Band That Matters” along the way. In the course of their career as a band, they produced six (6) studio releases under CBS Records.
In this book, music journalist Martin Popoff discusses all the albums and all the songs released by the band. The information includes the circumstances that led to their creation, some of the special recording processes, and the historical contexts of the time.
The Complete Guide to Drones
Extended and Fully Updated 2nd Edition – Choose, Build, Photograph, Race
Drones are becoming so popular. They are everywhere! Used by film studios and farmers, they are flying high and capturing images to be used by realtors, photographers, and commercial surveyors just to name a few.
This book explains the history and how drones were developed. It discusses the possible uses of them in the future. It also covers things you should consider when you are looking to purchase or built one.
Included are complete instructions to build both a simple drone and a super-fast FPV racer all by yourself.
From learning how to fly outside or inside and tips on building vs buying, this book covers everything you will need to make your decision.
The book is the complete guide. It covers the jargon used in the industry, how to take the best photographs, and what is needed to make those awesome videos you see online.
My Thoughts:
My first thought when I opened these books.. “Do I have to give them to Dad”? I know it’s Father’s Day but really, these are some of the coolest books!
The Black & Decker – The Complete Outdoor Builder book was written by someone that must have seen my wish list. Seriously, I want just about everything in the book. I am putting post its on a couple of the pages so my hubby will have an idea where to start.
Oh and the Pitmaster, I looked at the recipes and tips in that book and can not wait to see what my chef dads create this summer now that they have all of this information at their fingertips.
And being a child of the 60’s, this girl knows The Clash! My favorite songs by them are Should I Stay or Should I Go and I Fought the Law.
The Complete Guide to Drones has my son in laws name all over he. He LOVES flying drones. I can only imagine how his skills will improve after adapting some of the tips and techniques in the book.
If you are looking for that unique gift for the dads in your life, I would definitely suggest these books from the Quarto Group. What great gifts and beautiful books to add to your library. You can see their entire catalog by visiting their website at Quarto.com.
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