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  Material - Making and the Art of...

  Nick Kary

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  A master craftsperson explores the ways in which working with our hands reveals the essence of both our humanity and our relationship with the natural, material world
   
  In our present age of computer-assisted design, mass production and machine precision, the traditional skills of the maker or craftsperson are hard to find. Yet the desire for well-made and beautiful objects from the hands (and mind) of a skilled artisan is just as present today as it ever has been. Whether the medium they work with is wood, metal, clay or something else, traditional makers are living links to the rich vein of knowledge and skills that defines our common human heritage. More than this, though, many of us harbor a deep and secret yearning to produce something – to build or shape, to imagine and create our own objects that are imbued not only with beauty and functionality, but with a story and, in essence, a spirit drawn from us.
   
  Nick Kary understands this yearning. For nearly four decades he has worked on commission to make fine, distinctive furniture and cabinets from wood, most of it sourced near his home, in the counties of South West England. During this time, he has been both a teacher and a student; one who is fascinated with the philosophy and practice of craft work of all kinds.
   
  In Material, Kary takes readers along with him to visit some of the places where modern artisans are preserving, and in some cases passing on, the old craft skills. His vivid descriptions and eye for detail make this book a rich and delightful read, and the natural and cultural history he imparts along the way provides an important context for understanding our own past and the roots of our industrial society.
   
  Personal, engaging, and filled with memorable people, landscapes and scenes, Material is a rich celebration of what it means to imagine and create, which in the end is the essence of being human, and native to a place. As Kary puts it, “Wood and words, trees and people, material and ethereal – it is here I love increasingly to dwell.”

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  Hamburgo Centro Histórico...

  Sonusland

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  Audiotour to discover the city of Hamburg in Germany

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  Herbology for Physical Health -...

  Phoebe Wardell

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  Do you want to heal your ailments naturally instead of turning to pharmaceuticals that act more like a Band-Aid? Are you sick of trying everything, and nothing actually working? Then Herbology for Physical Health is for you. 
  The story is all too common: You go from doctor to doctor but don’t get the answers you need. If you do get something, it’s another prescription. 
  Not only is the medication ineffective at treating your problem, it often creates other problems and makes you feel even worse. 
  Ultimately, you need to get to the root cause of your ailment. 
  The healing properties of medicinal herbs create the key reactions in your body that allow you to heal your ailments naturally. 
  If you want to learn how to use natural, herbal remedies as a modern medicine alternative to sustainably heal imbalances and treat your ailments safely and effectively, then you need to learn about the healing power of herbs. 
  You can become completely self-sufficient and prepared to effectively treat any condition with herbal medicine using what you have in your kitchen or garden. 
  Inside Herbology for Physical Health, you will discover:how to identify, collect, ethically buy, store, and grow your own herbs at home40 detailed herb profiles to teach you about the healing properties of different herbs, the ailments they treat, and how to identify and use each onethe science behind how herbal healing works as a remedy for various health problems, and how you can identify which herbs to use for different purposesstep-by-step recipes for all kinds of healing solutions, from teas and essential oils to tinctures and salves, and more! 
  …plus all the tips, tricks, and guides to create an herbal first-aid kid and create your own home herbal garden! 
  Healing your body naturally is the best and safest long-term solution to (and protector of) your physical health.

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  The Maurya Empire - History of...

  Kelly Mass

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  The Maurya Empire was a South Asian Iron Age historic empire centered in Magadha, created by Chandragupta Maurya in the year 322 before Christ and lasting till 185 before Christ in a loose-knit way. The conquest of the Indo-Gangetic Plain focused the Maurya Empire, and Pataliputra functioned as its capital city (modern-day Patna). Beyond this royal core, the empire's geographical reach was limited by the dedication of army leaders who ruled the armed cities that dot the landscape. 
  Other than for the far south, the empire briefly controlled the significant city centers and arteries of the Indian subcontinent throughout Ashoka's rule (which was from around 268 to 232 before Christ). 
  After Ashoka's reign, it sank for practically 50 years before liquifying in 185 before Christ with the murder of Brihadratha by Pushyamitra Shunga and the facility of the Shunga dynasty in Magadha. 
  Let’s explore the details of this empire that’s relatively unknown in the west, but certainly something people in South Asia are often familiar with.

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  Boeing 747: A History -...

  Martin W. Bowman

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  A comprehensive history of the aircraft that transformed commercial aviation. Includes photos.   A presence in our skies for over half a century, the iconic Boeing 747 has transported hundreds of thousands of passengers across the world. From its introduction with Pan American Airlines in 1970, it has persevered as one of the forerunners of commercial flight. Often labeled the “Queen of the Skies,” this is an aircraft revered by passengers and aircrew alike.   The first wide-body airliner ever produced, it has set new standards in air travel and opened up the air routes of the world to vast numbers of people who might otherwise have been unable to afford international air travel. This book focuses not only on the 747, but also its many variants, including the YAL-1A, which Boeing developed for the US Air Force, and the Evergreen 747 Supertanker, a 747-200, modified as an aerial application for fire-fighting. Across its types, the 747 carries around half the world’s air freight. Accordingly, freight variants feature here too, including the 747-8.The sheer size of the workload carried out by this craft is astounding.   From the glamorous 1970s, an era of rapid expansion that saw an unprecedented boom in the tourist trade, to the various environmental and economical imperatives that impact upon modern flight, this work shows how the Boeing 747 has been developed in accordance with the changing demands of the ages.

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  Little Bits Quilting Bee - 20...

  Kathreen Ricketson

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  “The colourful photographs, vibrant fabrics, and charming vintage-modern styling give this book a warm and inviting feel.” —Ellen Luckett Baker, author of 1, 2, 3 Sew   Sewing with pre-cut fabric packs is all the rage. It allows for endless creativity and makes it a cinch to stitch up lovely quilts without breaking the bank. Little Bits Quilting Bee features twenty projects for small fabric scraps and bundles including jelly rolls, charm squares, layer cakes, and fat quarters. From king-sized quilts to wall hangings, and more, this beautifully illustrated book has something for sewers of every skill level. To top it all off, author Kathreen Ricketson founder of the hugely popular craft site WhipUp.net offers expert shortcuts and step-by-step instructions.  “Kathreen has produced a book full of original, interesting and diverse designs that don’t look like pre-cuts at all.” —Sarah Fielke, bestselling author of Quilting: The Collection  “Beautifully written and charmingly hand illustrated . . . Begins with a look at the community aspect of quilting, from quilting bees and swaps to guilds and charity quilts . . .  [The quilts] are fresh, fun, modern and inspiring. Put together but not too put together if you know what I mean.” —Aneela Hoey, author of Stitched Sewing Organizers  “Along with being super informative, if I had to use one adjective for the book, it would be cozy. There’s just something about the photography and the great hand drawn illustrations that make reading this book a comfy way to spend some time!” —Alissa Haight Carlton, author of Block Party—The Modern Quilting Bee

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