| Description |
xviii, 414 pages ; 21 cm |
| Note |
Includes index. |
| Contents |
Part I. Organization basics -- Write an effective daily to-do list -- Organize files and records -- Make your workspace work -- Organize photos -- Organize your clothes closet -- Eliminate unwanted mail and phone calls -- Open a safe-deposit box -- Records and documents you need at home -- Hire a pro: choose a professional organizer -- Part II. Electronic servants -- Choose an internet service provider -- Set up a web page or blog -- Organize e-mail -- Practice e-mail etiquette -- Recognize hoax e-mail -- Guard against e-mail fraud -- Keep it private -- Eliminate spam -- Protect your computer from viruses -- Organize and optimize PDAs, iPods, and cell phones -- Make on-line phone calls (cheaply) -- Shop on-line (safely) at stores and auctions -- Computer lingo tip list -- Part III. Community -- Connect to your community -- Find volunteer opportunities -- Organize a grass-roots campaign -- Search for people on-line -- Part IV. Correspondence -- Pick the right stationery -- Write the perfect thank-you note -- Write an appropriate condolence letter -- Write an effective complaint letter -- Part V. Social life -- Work any room (or how to talk to just about anybody) -- Tips on tipping -- Post the perfect on-line dating profile -- Throw a party -- Organize a family reunion -- Stock a bar -- Hire an event planner -- Create a cozy guest room -- Be a great guest -- Choose a great gift for your husband -- Choose a great gift for your wife -- Give baby gifts they'll drool over -- Help a friend with a new baby -- Keep holiday shopping hassle-free -- Foreign words and phrases you should know -- Part VI. Professional life -- Network effectively -- Prepare the perfect presentation -- Prepare for business trips -- Hold efficient and effective meetings -- Relocation tips -- Negotiate like a pro -- Part VII. Physical health -- Find the right physician -- When to call a doctor -- Prepare questions about your health -- Over twenty, over forty checkups -- Practice safe sex -- Choose a health club you'll use -- Choose a personal trainer -- Get exercise without really trying -- Diet successfully -- Chose a cosmetic surgeon -- Stock a medicine cabinet -- Master the art of sleep -- Pack for the hospital -- Part VIII. Mind and spirit -- Choose a psychotherapist -- Recognize depression, addiction, and eating disorders -- Heal a rift, apologize with grace -- Choose a Feng Shui practitioner -- Practice lifelong learning -- Part IX. Personal safety -- Stock a first-aid kit -- Keep important numbers by your phone -- Burglarproof your home -- Hide valuables cleverly -- Avoid common home accidents -- Keep a healthy home -- Avoid being a crime victim -- Take reasonable precautions. |
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Part X. House and home -- Stock kitchen equipment -- Stock a linen closet -- Fall maintenance checklist -- Spring maintenance checklist -- Stock a do-it-yourself tool kit -- Avoid calling a repairperson : tricks of the trade -- Find a reliable handyperson -- Hire a contractor -- Shop for a major home appliance -- Hire an interior decorator -- Stock a reference library -- Part XI. Housework and other emergencies -- Go from pigsty to presentable, pronto! -- Make dinner from thin air -- Stock cleaning supplies -- Do the laundry so you can recognize it afterward -- Part XII. Flowers and plants -- Collect basic gardening tools -- Grow hardy houseplants -- Give first aid to dying plants -- Grow vegetables and flowers -- Try container gardening -- Avoid backyard hazards -- Part XIII. Moving -- Choose a real estate agent -- Prepare your home for sale -- Choose a neighborhood -- Choose a mover -- Countdown to moving day -- Stock a packing kit -- Stock a moving survival kit -- Part XIV. Travel -- Get through airport security -- Upgrade, fly free, and get on a fully booked flight -- Shop for hotels and airfares on-line -- Manage frequent-flier miles -- Pack suitable clothing -- Prepare to go a abroad -- Stay safe in hotels -- Hail a taxi in New York City -- Instruct your house sitter -- Plan an exotic vacation -- Part XV. The law -- Know when to call a lawyer -- Choose a lawyer -- Prepare for small claims court -- Prepare for traffic court -- Know and protect your rights -- Part XVI. Money -- Take a home inventory -- Calculate your net worth -- Manage monthly bills -- Get the most from your money -- Make extra cash quickly -- Refinance your mortgage -- Choose and use a credit card wisely -- Prevent identity theft -- Choose an accountant -- Choose a financial planner -- Choose a method for stock trading -- Choose a charity -- End-of-year tax strategies -- Take overlooked tax deductions -- Plan for retirement -- Part XVII. Insurance -- Designate beneficiaries -- Choose homeowners' insurance -- Save money on automobile insurance -- Buy long-term care insurance -- Part XVIII. Car -- Stock a car -- Maintain a car -- Choose a good mechanic -- Deal with an accident -- Buy a car -- Part XIX. Elder care -- Choose a nursing home -- Choose a nursing home alternative -- Find help for seniors -- Elder-proof a home -- Manage elder-specific health care -- Be aware of scams aimed at seniors -- Talk with aging parents -- Part XX. Death and grieving -- Help a grieving friend -- Talk with a friend diagnosed with a serious illness -- Steps to take when someone dies -- Learn about the death-care business. |
| Subject |
Life skills -- United States -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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| ISBN |
0375721797 |
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9780375721793 |
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