Its an urban jungle out there, and if its not the survival of the fittest, its certainly the survival of the most practical.

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Dividing life into four sections, and then subdividing its challenges into manageable chapters, its the most practical manual on the planet, offering step-by-step guides to the essential skills required for every practical challenge.

If theyre not essential theyre not here. If they are, they are.