Publisher: Ryland Peters & Small
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With an emphasis on quality, craftsmanship, and simplicity, this beginner’s sewing guide features fifteen stylish and useful skill-building projects. The Merchant & Mills Sewing Book guides you through the basics of sewing with a series of step-by-step projects that are both functional and beautiful. Part I presents a fundamental overview on the art of sewing, the tools and materials you will need and homegrown tips on essential good practice. In Part II, seasoned dressmaker Carolyn Denham leads you through fifteen achievable projects, each building on the skills gained as you progress through the book. Crafters and aspiring designers will master hand- and machine-sewing techniques, learn about fundamental tools and materials, and improve their tailoring skills before sewing timeless projects such as a maker’s apron, bolster cushion, flight bag, classic shirt, and more. Reflecting the distinctive utilitarian style of Merchant & Mills, this book reminds readers to keep it simple and do it well.Show book
Best friends Judy (Jane Powell) and Carol (Elizabeth Taylor) compete for the affections of an older man (Robert Stack) during their high school dance. As Carol tries to rekindle Judy's relationship with Carol's bumbling brother, Oogie (Scotty Beckett), Judy suspects that her father (Wallace Beery) is having an affair with a beautiful dance instructor (Carmen Miranda). The two girls team up to expose Judy's father -- who is only taking innocent dance lessons.Show book
Principles of Economics was a leading economics textbook of Alfred Marshall (1842-1924), first published in 1890. Marshall began writing the book in 1881, and he spent much of the next decade at work on it.His plan for the work gradually extended to a two-volume compilation on the whole of economic thought; the first volume was published in 1890 to worldwide acclaim that established him as one of the leading economists of his time. It brought the ideas of supply and demand, of marginal utility and of the costs of production into a coherent whole, and became the dominant economic textbook in England for a long period. The second volume, which was to address foreign trade, money, trade fluctuations, taxation, and collectivism, was never published at all. (Summary from Wikipedia)This reading is based on the eighth edition, published in 1920.Show book
Humorous dating advice from two married comedians, former CollegeHumor writers and stars of the Hot Date tv series. Who better to write a very humorous manual about evolving modern relationships than two CollegeHumor veterans and viral-video stars who happen to be a real-life husband-and-wife team? With candor, bite, and charm, HEY, U UP? takes readers on an eight-chapter journey through the trials of hooking up to the foibles of marriage, and combines the authors’ prescriptive advice with the unfolding story of their own relationship. HEY, U UP? tackles all the milestones of relationships today—both glorious and embarrassing—with sections ranging from “How to Ask Someone Out After You’ve Slept with Them” all the way to “Establish Your Family as the Christmas Family by Turning Your Significant Other Against Their Own Parents.” In addition to the laugh-out-loud essays, lists, questionnaires, and even flowcharts further enliven the pages.Show book
America is obsessed with Los Angeles. And America has been thinking about Los Angeles all wrong, for decades, on repeat. Los Angeles is not just the place where the American dream hits the Pacific. (It has its own dreams.) Not just the vanishing point of America's western drive. (It has its own compass.) Functionally, aesthetically, mythologically, even technologically, an independent territory, defined less by distinct borders than by an aura of autonomy and a sense of unfurling destiny—this is the city-state of Los Angeles.Deeply reported and researched, provocatively argued, and eloquently written, Rosecrans Baldwin's Everything Now approaches the metropolis from unexpected angles, nimbly interleaving his own voice with a chorus of others, from canonical L. A. literature to everyday citizens. Baldwin records the stories of countless Angelenos, discovering people both upended and reborn: by disasters natural and economic, following gospels of wealth or self-help or personal destiny. The result is a story of a kaleidoscopic, vibrant nation unto itself—vastly more than its many, many parts.Perhaps no better place exists to watch the United States's past, and its possible futures, play themselves out. Welcome to Los Angeles, the Great American City-State.Show book
"Off the Grid Survival Book" is a must-have resource for individuals seeking to embrace self-sufficiency and thrive in an increasingly disconnected world. This comprehensive guide equips readers with the knowledge, skills, and mindset necessary to break free from modern conveniences and become resilient in the face of societal disruptions or emergencies. Whether you're planning for an off-grid lifestyle or preparing for unexpected circumstances, this book provides essential information to help you navigate challenges and ensure your survival. Inside this book, you'll discover:Step-by-step instructions for creating a self-sustaining off-grid living environmentEssential skills for generating your own power, harvesting water, and growing foodStrategies for preserving and storing food to sustain you during extended periods of isolationTechniques for building and fortifying a secure off-grid shelterTips for navigating without GPS and utilizing alternative communication methodsPractical advice for managing waste, sanitation, and personal hygiene off the gridGuidance on acquiring vital resources, such as tools, medical supplies, and firearms And Much More!... Whether you're dreaming of living off the grid or preparing for uncertain times, this book will empower you to thrive in a truly self-sufficient manner. It's time to take control of your destiny and forge a path towards independence and resilience.Show book
