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Builder's Apprentice

by Andrew J. Hoffman
RM55.59 MYR Now RM48.13 MYR Save 13% more
Builder's Apprentice - Thryft
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From engineer to elite custom builder's odyssey.

If you have ever considered the appeal of mastering a craft or making a radical career change, "Builder's Apprentice" might resonate with you. You’ll get an up-close look at the high-stakes world of luxury construction through Hoffman's insightful narrative. It’s not simply about structures; it’s about the foundations and growth of a person’s life work. This story shows that the path to fulfillment can be a hands-on journey, offering inspiration to anyone with the desire to chase their own unconventional dreams.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Builder's Apprentice

by Andrew J. Hoffman
RM55.59 MYR Now RM48.13 MYR Save 13% more
ISBN: 9781932399240
Authors: Andrew J. Hoffman
Publisher: Huron River Pr
Date of Publication: 2010-01-01
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Business, Personal Development, Biographies & Memoirs
Related Topics: Memoir, Biography, Personal Development, Business, Entrepreneurship, Management
Goodreads rating: 4.11
(rated by 38 readers)

Description

This is a book about personal and professional growth from apprentice to builder in the world of high-end custom building. It provides a glimpse into the lives of blue-collar workers, architects, engineers, and clients involved in creating uniquely high-end homes. At its core, it is a coming-of-age story and a celebration of pursuing creative impulses.
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Books in Like New Condition

This book may contain very minor cosmetic defects, but it is in pristine condition. There should be no yellowing, no foxing, no water damage, and no annotations of any kind on the cover and the pages. For paperbacks, there should not be any crease marks on the spine. This book is good as new — lucky you!

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

Books in Very Good Condition

This book has been used, but it is still in a clean condition. There should be no foxing or annotations of any kind on the inner pages, but a sparse amount may be present on the cover, title pages, or outside edges of the book. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be light crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

Books in Good Condition

We do our best to ensure the quality of our books, but there is no escaping the wear and tear that comes with time. Slight foxing and some annotations may be present on the pages and the cover. There should be no water damage of any kind. For paperbacks, there may be several crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

Books in Well Read Condition

This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

 

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Similar Reads

From engineer to elite custom builder's odyssey.

If you have ever considered the appeal of mastering a craft or making a radical career change, "Builder's Apprentice" might resonate with you. You’ll get an up-close look at the high-stakes world of luxury construction through Hoffman's insightful narrative. It’s not simply about structures; it’s about the foundations and growth of a person’s life work. This story shows that the path to fulfillment can be a hands-on journey, offering inspiration to anyone with the desire to chase their own unconventional dreams.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.