Ben Franklin's Almanac of Wit, Wisdom, and Practical Advice : Useful Tips and Fascinating Facts for Every Day of the Year

Ben Franklin's inventiveness made him the greatest American genius of them all. In this wonderful book by the editors of The Old Farmer's Almanac,Ó the spirit of Ben meets the challenges of 21st century living. With the 1,538 tips given, you'll be able to do everything smarter, better, & cheaper -- just like Ben himself! You'll get 365 days' worth of ingenious hints, practical solutions, & delicious recipes, along with a generous portion of Ben's witty maxims, historical tidbits, inventions, & advice. Packed with clever cleaning ideas, kitchen wisdom, smart gardening tips, savvy health hints, easy home-repair advice, weather wisdom, & of course, money-saving strategies, this is a book you'll turn to every day of the year. Illustrations.Phillips, Ellen is the author of 'Ben Franklin's Almanac of Wit, Wisdom, and Practical Advice : Useful Tips and Fascinating Facts for Every Day of the Year', published 2005 under ISBN 9780756795603 and ISBN 0756795605.