Amazon.com Book Description (ISBN 0899093892, Paperback)

his delightful mixture of anecdote and illustration that serves up over 1,000 ingenious time- and money-saving tips presented in a handy day-by-day almanac Ben Franklin's down-to-earth philosophy is as timeless today as it was when he penned his first almanac in 1746. With his curious mind, good-hearted spirit, and natural wit, he amused and edified the public with his countless inventions and sensible advice. Now Yankee magazine, publishers of the ever-popular Old Farmer's Almanac, have come up with a perfect book that illustrates how Franklin's frugal, ingenious ideas still apply to life today. Each page is designed to give a daily record of historical facts, household tips (how to clean your windows most efficiently, how to wash sneakers, how to clean rust from a bicycle chain), delicious seasonal recipes, gardening advice, kitchen hints, amusing folklore and quotations, and, of course, Franklin's incomparable words. Ben Franklin's Almanac of Wit, Wisdom, and Practical Advice is a wonderfully entertaining collection that gives the reader Franklin's blueprint for life and the tools to build it.