nuts and bolts

Many of them seem to take greater interest in aviation than in the nuts-and-bolts of corporate operations.

He was perceived as inspiring, but not really connecting to working people in a nuts-and-bolts kind of way.

If the issue of the day is jobs and the economy, Rick Perry is certainly the nuts-and-bolts kind of guy you want in there.

So if you find yourself with extra time in August, here is the perfect nuts-and-bolts guide to designing your own book.