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Pic above sourced from Wikipedia on "impositions"

"How to Create Imposition Pages
Since you can print full pages in any word processor, the easiest way to bind full pages is to use glue based binding or spiral. This way, the only steps you need to take when printing are to make sure you get the pages in the right order.

Imposition printing is a little bit more complicated, but the result is a smaller page with less wasted space if you're printing a small book. You can create imposition pages easily InDesign, but for those on a budget, we'll take a look at one of the ways you can convert a page automatically using any word processor.

Using Your Word Processor and a PDF Convertor to Create Imposition Pages

If you're printing on letter paper, you want to shrink your pages so the font size isn't affected later on. To do this, you need to go into the page preferences panel (Word: File > Page Setup. OpenOffice: Format > Page) and change your Page Setup to 4.25" X 5.5" with at least one-inch margins on all sides.
You need to export it to a PDF file so you can use another utility to convert the pages to an imposition format (Word: File > Save As > PDF. OpenOffice: File > Export as PDF).
With your PDF in tow, you can use a number of options to convert it to an imposed image. Free webapp Impose Online will do it from the comfort of your browser, or BookBinder is a free Java based alternative. If you prefer a downloadable tool that runs natively, BookletCreator is available for Mac and Windows.
In any of the above utilities, you're going to need to set your print options. Likely, you'll want to stick with the saddle-stitch option for your first book, then two-up for the print option so it splits the pages in half. There are plenty of options to experiment with, so play around with them until you find printing method you like.
Som older versions of MS Word have a "Print Booklet" option, so be sure to check under File > Print > Options to see if you can do it that way. If you're looking for more advanced design options, Scribus is a cross-platform, free layout program available for Mac,"

Book binding DIY easy links:
Moleskine styled notebooks: http://michaelshannon.us/makeabook/
screw-post binders: http://www.instructables.com/id/Screw-Post-Binding/?ALLSTEPS
classic softcover notebook style: http://diyplanner.com/node/442
book cover: http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-your-own-book/?ALLSTEPS

all sourced through lifehacker: http://lifehacker.com/5867554/how-to-make-print-and-bind-your-own-books


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NonToxic DIY cleaning solutions and formulas/recipes:
http://eartheasy.com/live_nontoxic_solutions.htm
SUPPLIES
Baking soda
Washing soda
White distilled vinegar
A good liquid soap or detergent
Tea tree oil
6 clean spray bottles
2 glass jars
WINDOW CLEANER
1/4-1/2 teaspoon liquid detergent
3 tablespoons vinegar
2 cups water
Spray bottle

OVEN CLEANER
1 cup or more baking soda
Water
A squirt or two of liquid detergent

ALL-PURPOSE SPRAY CLEANER
1/2 teaspoon washing soda
A dab of liquid soap
2 cups hot tap water
Combine the ingredients in a spray bottle and shake until the washing soda has dissolved. Apply and wipe off with a sponge or rag.

Tea Tree Treasure
Nothing natural works for mold and mildew as well as this spray. I’ve used it successfully on a moldy ceiling from a leaking roof, on a musty bureau, a musty rug, and a moldy shower curtain. Tea tree oil is expensive, but a little goes a very long way. Note that the smell of tea tree oil is very strong, but it will dissipate in a few days.
2 teaspoons tea tree oil
2 cups water
Combine in a spray bottle, shake to blend, and spray on problem areas. Do not rinse. Makes two cups.
Vinegar Spray
Straight vinegar reportedly kills 82 percent of mold. Pour some white distilled vinegar straight into a spray bottle, spray on the moldy area, and let set without rinsing if you can put up with the smell. It will dissipate in a few hours.
Homemade Furniture Polish Cloth
Dip a soft recycled cloth, such as one of flannel, in the vinegar and oil mixture, and wipe furniture.
Lemon Oil Duster
Most commercial lemon oil is not all natural, but may contain petroleum distillates. Contact herbalists for pure sources of lemon oil. Traditionally, lemon oil has been used for furniture because it is so lubricating and antiseptic.
10 drops lemon oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
A few drops olive oil or jojoba
Dip a soft recycled cloth, such as one of flannel, in the lemon oil mixture, and wipe furniture.


Make your own glass cleaner, and get beautiful, streak-free windows for less.What You Need:
• White vinegar
• Water
• A spray bottle
What You Do:Fill the spray bottle with equal parts vinegar and water. Then, use as you would any other glass cleaner.A Special Warning:Many glass cleaner recipes found on the web contain ammonia and/or isopropyl alcohol.



There are many inexpensive, easy-to-use natural alternatives which can safely be used in place of commercial household products. Here is a list of common, environmentally safe products which can be used alone or in combination for a wealth of household applications.
• Baking Soda - cleans, deodorizes, softens water, scours.
• Soap - unscented soap in liquid form, flakes, powders or bars is biodegradable and will clean just about anything. Avoid using soaps which contain petroleum distillates.
• Lemon - one of the strongest food-acids, effective against most household bacteria.
• Borax - (sodium borate) cleans, deodorizes, disinfects, softens water, cleans wallpaper, painted walls and floors.
• White Vinegar - cuts grease, removes mildew, odors, some stains and wax build-up.
• Washing Soda - or SAL Soda is sodium carbonate decahydrate, a mineral. Washing soda cuts grease, removes stains, softens water, cleans wall, tiles, sinks and tubs. Use care, as washing soda can irritate mucous membranes. Do not use on aluminum.
• Isopropyl Alcohol - is an excellent disinfectant. (It has been suggested to replace this with ethanol or 100 proof alcohol in solution with water. There is some indication that isopropyl alcohol buildup contributes to illness in the body. See http://drclark.ch/g)
• Cornstarch - can be used to clean windows, polish furniture, shampoo carpets and rugs.
• Citrus Solvent - cleans paint brushes, oil and grease, some stains. (Citrus solvent may cause skin, lung or eye irritations for people with multiple chemical sensitivities.)