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  Designing and Making Tableware...

  Catherine West, Matt West

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  Master the art of designing and throwing pottery for the table, and enjoy the unique relationship between food and tableware
  Practical and accessible, personal and technical, this inspiring book is invaluable for all makers, whatever their experience, who want to create wheel-thrown tableware. It is written by Catherine and Matt West who share the knowledge and passion so evident in their own work, and explores the overlapping notions of craft, design and small-batch production. Richly illustrated with over 300 photos and with detailed step-by-step sequences, it celebrates the slow-nature of making by hand and explains how to make consistent pieces that add joy and meaning to the table.

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  Derry Boy

  Steve Hedley

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  Described by the right-wing media as "the most dangerous man in Britain" because of his uncompromising socialist views, Steve Hedley, born in Derry (Ireland), tells the story of a massacre in his hometown and other significant events that shaped his ideology.
  Steve shares his memories of the hunger strikes, the poll tax, his participation in militant antifascism and trade unionism which led him to be elected to second in command of the RMT union. He explores the limitations of trade unionism and advocates a return to class politics tied to environmental and global socialist goals. This is an exciting thought-provoking book which sparks a debate about the state of the left in Britain and the necessity of employing the power of the working class to combat catastrophic climate change and war.

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  Edible Landscapes - Combining...

  Gertrude Harris

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  Edible landscapes are a growing trend that merges the best of both worlds: beauty and utility. By incorporating edible plants into traditional ornamental gardens, you can create a space that is not only visually pleasing but also functional. This approach allows you to enjoy the fruits, vegetables, and herbs that you cultivate while simultaneously enhancing your outdoor living space. It’s a way to transform your garden into something that nourishes both the body and the soul, offering an inviting atmosphere where every corner has a purpose. 
  The idea of combining aesthetics with food production may seem like a modern trend, but it has roots in ancient cultures where gardens were designed to provide sustenance, medicine, and beauty all in one. Today, edible landscapes are gaining popularity as people seek more sustainable ways to live, reduce their environmental footprint, and reconnect with nature. These gardens offer an opportunity to grow your own food, cut down on grocery bills, and reduce the reliance on store-bought, often over-processed, food. 
  Creating an edible landscape is more than just planting a few herbs in the garden or adding fruit trees alongside flower beds. It involves a thoughtful design process, one that takes into consideration not only the practical needs of the plants but also how they fit into the larger aesthetic picture. The goal is to strike a balance between form and function, so that every plant serves a dual purpose—contributing both to the overall design and to your kitchen. 
  There are numerous benefits to edible landscaping. First and foremost, it fosters self-sufficiency, allowing you to harvest fresh produce right from your backyard. Edible gardens also promote biodiversity, as they often include a variety of plants that attract beneficial insects and wildlife. Additionally, they help to reduce food miles, making your meals more sustainable.

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  The Age of Loneliness - Essays

  Laura Marris

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  How do we add to archives of ecological memory? How can we notice and document what’s missing in the landscapes closest to us? In her debut essay collection, Laura Marris reframes environmental loss by setting aside the catastrophic framework of the Anthropocene in favor of that of the Eremocene, the age of loneliness, which is marked by the dramatic thinning of wildlife populations and by isolation between and among species. And yet these essays are filled with wonder and vitality, immersing readers in the strange landscapes of the Eremocene, and in the search for home among the human and more-than-human. 
   
  Vivid, keenly observed, and driven by a lively intelligence and lyrical voice, The Age of Loneliness is an examination of the dangers of loneliness, the surprising histories of ecological loss, and the ways that community science—which relies on the embodied evidence of “ground truth”—can help us recognize, and maybe even recover, what we’ve learned to live without. 
   
  “The Age of Loneliness is a stunning book that will become a close friend, and like all good friends, it will change the shape of our world. Laura Marris has managed that trickiest of feats: she brings the past into the present and reminds us that we’re not yet alone. With prose that calls to mind the best in the tradition of nature writing, but with a voice which is also clearly, distinctly its own, Marris is the writer for our time.”—Daegan Miller

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  You Did Say Have Another Sausage

  John Meadows

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  Light-hearted, anecdotal true stories as the author shares his wide-ranging experiences as a mischievous art student, bemused psychiatric nurse, reluctant parachutist, harassed teacher, American counsellor and time-traveller. Follow his hilarious escapades with a human skeleton, nude model and a lion, and witness incidents of mistaken identity that create comic situations in a psychiatric ward. Touring America by Greyhound Bus he encounters interesting characters and uncovers some intriguing stories. Occasionally, he takes a detour and travels by time-machine to visit his future self as a teacher supervising school art tours. Each chapter has a different scenario and whimsical, observational humour is the common thread.

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  Shang Dynasty - China's Bronze...

  Rolf Hedger

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  The Shang Dynasty, often considered the first historically confirmed dynasty of ancient China, marked the beginning of a new era in Chinese civilization. Flourishing from around 1600 to 1046 BCE, the Shang established a highly organized society, developed a complex system of governance, and made significant advancements in art, technology, and culture. Their rise to power followed the decline of the Xia Dynasty, an era that remains shrouded in legend, with little concrete archaeological evidence to confirm its existence. The emergence of the Shang brought structure, stability, and a more defined political system, setting the foundation for future dynasties. 
  According to traditional Chinese historical accounts, the Shang Dynasty was founded by Tang, a ruler known for his wisdom and leadership. He is said to have overthrown the last Xia king, who was notorious for his tyranny and misrule. This transition of power was not merely a change in leadership but a transformation of governance, as the Shang kings implemented a more centralized authority, strengthening their control over vast territories. The establishment of their capital, which shifted multiple times during the dynasty’s rule, demonstrated their adaptability and strategic planning. The most well-documented capital, Yinxu (near present-day Anyang), provides extensive archaeological evidence of Shang civilization.

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