This amazing new shirt pocket reference is designed specifically for handymen, maintenance people, engineers, scientists, industrial workers, contractors, and builders. Finally, the building and maintenance reference book you have been looking for. This is the reference book that grant from mythbusters is always using. Nov 19, 2008 finally, the building and maintenance reference book you have been looking for.
Described as an oracle of all things diy, the pocket reference book has been prominently featured on the television series mythbusters. Pocket ref 4th edition thomas glover haftad 9781684114283. As a matter of fact, look the guy up, he puts out many similar books, all very useful. It is small, yes, but loaded with facts, figures, tables, and illustrations of almost any subject you can imagine. Stocking stuffers the pocket reference collection, all. A book in your pocket can stop a sword confirmed, coins in your pocket busted.
The 4 most important things mythbusters taught the world. If youve ever watched the mythbusters tv show you probably saw them pick up and refer to a small black reference book every once in a while. The book is a 61 page pocket reference booklet which, in addition to topics mentioned above, include thoughts on ligatures, sound and flexibility. I have asked many people and sites about how to cite it, but theyre all so confusing.
Find out where mythbusters is streaming, if mythbusters is on netflix, and get news and updates, on decider. Pocket ref 4th edition by thomas glover 9781885071620. The book of speed by stoyan stefanov is a free public domain, online, opensource, not yet finished, book about web performance. This episode explored some of the mythbusters favorite stores and vendors they use when buying supplies for the show. No other mini pocket sized encyclopedia contains as much information concerning the physical world of science. It is an invaluable resource for writers, and anyone taking any kind of science course, or for that matter, anyone who has a job which deals heavily in science. I want to cite episode 118 season 6 nasa moon landing hoax. Use this book to figure weights of materials, math formulas, and thousands of other building and machine specification, and much more. I have a paper to write, and of course, mythbusters is in my works cited. The commentary covers all of the hebrew bible, as well as the books of the apocrypha and those of the new testament, and thus addresses the biblical canons of judaism, catholicism, eastern orthodoxy, and protestantism. Pocket ref is a comprehensive, allpurpose pocket sized reference book handbook and howto guide containing various tips, tables, maps, formulas, constants and conversions by thomas j. Where do i get the little black book that the mythbusters use. Combined with the mythbusting dna of the original series and adding elements of the search, this is a format where kids show off their ingenuity and stem superskills. Aug 31, 2010 glovers pocket reference book appeared, to me, in an episode of the discovery channel program mythbusters being described by one of the hosts kari byron as their own personal reference bible.
This little book is filled with useful and interesting information. Among the many topics covered in this handy, pocketsized guide are air and. The mythbusters use a pocket reference book that has a black cover, it hold tons and tonnes of equations and formulae and i want one. With our custom guides you will have the knowledge, the style, and the confidence to succeed. If yall like that book, the same man, thomas glover make a larger version called the desk reference. The search, will showcase their awesome talents by building and executing new experiments involving rocket powered. Described as an oracle of all things diy, the pocket ref has been featured on the television series mythbusters. Pocket ref is a comprehensive, allpurpose pocketsized reference book handbook and howto. He has a broad background in engineering, computers and electronics and has been a small business entrepreneur since 1980. Jan 01, 1993 i saw pocket reference on mythbusters and asked for it for a present. A must have for engineers, managers, maintenance and industrial personnel, craftsmen, students, teachers and travelers. Use this book to figure weights of materials, math formulas, and thousands of other building and. How many times have you found yourself in the middle of a a home project, traveling or even just looking for a basic answer to a question that you just cant figure out. Glovers pocket reference book appeared, to me, in an episode of the discovery channel program mythbusters being described by one of the hosts kari byron as their own personal reference bible.
Aug 30, 2006 the mythbusters use a pocket reference book that has a black cover, it hold tons and tonnes of equations and formulae and i want one. Get a copy of this book and youll never lack the answer to lifes nagging questions again. For this episode, the mythbusters blitzed through several myths submitted by their fans. Over the past 12 years, the team has tested 960 myths, filmed over 8000 hours, created 864 explosions and used 57,800 yards of duct tape. Js mythbusters is a wonderful ebook for web designers and developers from a highlevel point of view.
The episode also included a tutorial on how to make ballistics gel by adam and kari which is frequently used in the mythbusters experiments, and revealed the source of the often referenced little black book, the pocket ref. With many updates, including both new and expanded chapters, the 4th edition pocket ref is better than ever. I saw pocket reference on mythbusters and asked for it for a present. The pocket ref, 4th edition really does seem to be the holy grail of information. More comprehensive than handyman in your pocket, yet more portable than the desk ref, this book is a our best seller. Detailed episode summary january 26, 2008 permalink. The title of this book is pocket ref 4th edition and it was written by thomas glover, thomas j. The mythbusters dont just tell the myths, they put them to the test. Sep 18, 2017 glovers pocket reference book appeared, to me, in an episode of the discovery channel program mythbusters being described by one of the hosts kari byron as their own personal reference bible. This pocket reference is often referred to as a little black book. It is based on items of interest asked by attendees at workshops he has given over the years, hence the title.
It contains references, tables, and instructional guides on such varied. This is an excellent reference companion for anyone needed information at there fingertips. Mythbusters takes on two two wheeled internet myths. Pocket ref is an amazing reference containing 544 pages of tables, maps, formulas, constants and conversions. Ive kept one with me for years, these also appear on the mythbusters when they need to look up something. It was published by sequoia pub and has a total of 864 pages in the book. Aacn pulmonary management pocket reference card aacn. Pocket ref is by far our most popular pocket sized reference manual. The book is full of practical information for doing things and building things. The season sets have included multiple episodes mostly in order, the collections which there has been two of include a.
Well, the gift giver couldnt find the pocket version, so i received teh desk version instead. Where do i get the little black book that the mythbusters. Pocket ref is a comprehensive, allpurpose pocketsized reference book handbook and howto guide containing various tips, tables. Oct 19, 2010 glovers pocket reference book appeared, to me, in an episode of the discovery channel program mythbusters being described by one of the hosts kari byron as their own personal reference bible. No other minipocketsized encyclopedia contains as much information concerning the physical world of science. It is impossible to separate two interlocked phone books due to the massive amount of friction between the 800 pages of each book. He has a masters degree in geology from the university of texas and is a registered aapg geologist. Heres a few to whet your interest and illustrate the depth of this book. Sep 15, 2010 glovers pocket reference book appeared, to me, in an episode of the discovery channel program mythbusters being described by one of the hosts kari byron as their own personal reference bible. Mythbusters returns to science channel with new team on. I think it is called pocket ref and published by sequoia publishing.
On the 6th day of christmas north delawhere happening. Pocket ref is a comprehensive, allpurpose pocketsized reference bookhandbook and howto. The desert survival citroen 2cv based motorcycle and a amphibious bicycle with water cooler pontoons. The mythbusters have been testing crazy myths since 2003but now the show is coming. Pocket ref is a comprehensive, allpurpose pocketsized reference bookhandbook and howto guide containing various tips, tables, maps, formulas, constants and conversions by thomas j. Pocket ref is a comprehensive, allpurpose pocketsized reference bookhandbook and howto guide containing various tips, tables. And, for some strange reason it became one of those items i. It is published by sequoia publishing, and is currently in its fourth edition at 864 pages in length, released in late 2010. Finally, the building and maintenance reference book you have been looking.
Each page has an inspirational thought or idea, along with a related bible reference for futrther reading and encouragement. Brian louden and jon lung, who earned the right to be called mythbusters by displaying killer build skills and science smarts during mythbusters. Create you very own personal custom medical reference guide with mdpocket. And, for some strange reason it became one of those items i wanted to obtain for myself. It is my second one because i wore out the first one. Inspiring a generation to inquire, interact and get involved with science, mythbusters uses a signature brand of explosive experimentation to prove or disprove popular myths, misconceptions or legends. Pocket ref is an amazing reference containing 544 pages of tables, maps. In this book, you will find a detailed reference guide which covers each and every js features in details. The mythbusters tried to pull the two phone books apart with human power, which was unsuccessful. See more ideas about kari byron, favorite tv shows and lego tv.
The following is a list of all of the episodes of mythbusters up through season six showing which dvds they appear on. It contains 768 pages of facts, tables, and vital information and it fits in your shirt pocket. I also bought the yellow covered pocket reference for hardware and junk. The mythbusters will then fire up a jet engine and find out if the power and force of a 737 could launch a taxicab backward 75 feet, and finally will adams arachnophobia prevent him from finding out if the daddy longlegs is the most venomous spider. It helps the beginners to learn the basic js which will help them to be productive straight away. Well this book is the pocket ref, and it has a wealth of information that can come in handy in all sorts of situations. Customize your pocket guide with the medical information you use on a daily basis. The concise all purpose pocketsized reference book featuring abundant information on many subjects, hundreds of tables. It is published by sequoia publishing, and is currently in its fourth edition at. A pair of cars also failed at pulling the phone books apart.
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