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  Sustainable Luxury Living -...

  Virversity Online Courses

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  Discover how to embrace elegance without compromising the planet in the Sustainable Luxury Living course. This program empowers you to blend sophistication with eco-conscious principles for lasting impact.Transform your lifestyle with sustainable luxury practices by learning foundational principles of eco-friendly living and mindful purchasing in luxury markets. Explore ethical fashion to build a timeless, responsible wardrobe, and incorporate sustainable wellness and home design. Develop daily green habits and strategies for long-term eco-conscious living while staying informed on emerging trends and innovations in sustainable luxury.The course begins with the fundamentals of sustainable luxury and how consumer choices affect the environment, guiding you to make deliberate, mindful purchases with significant influence. Delve into ethical fashion to maintain style and sustainability, and extend luxury beyond fashion into wellness and home design by adopting eco-friendly practices that reflect your values.Cultivate daily green habits for long-term commitment and explore sustainable materials in luxury goods, crafting a sustainable wardrobe and enjoying low-impact luxury experiences like travel. Finally, discover the latest innovations and future trends in sustainable luxury to inspire ongoing growth.By course completion, you'll confidently integrate sustainable luxury into everyday life, embodying eco-conscious elegance with sophisticated choices that benefit both your lifestyle and the planet.

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  The Garden Against Time - In...

  Olivia Laing

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  Named one of the most anticipated books of 2024 by the BBC, the Observer, Irish Times, the Guardian, and The Millions. 
   
   
   
  In 2020, Olivia Laing began to restore an eighteenth century walled garden in Suffolk, an overgrown Eden of unusual plants. The work brought to light a crucial question for our age: Who gets to live in paradise, and how can we share it while there's still time? Moving between real and imagined gardens, from Milton's Paradise Lost to John Clare's enclosure elegies, from a wartime sanctuary in Italy to a grotesque aristocratic pleasure ground funded by slavery, Laing interrogates the sometimes shocking cost of making paradise on earth. 
   
   
   
  But the story of the garden doesn't always enact larger patterns of privilege and exclusion. It's also a place of rebel outposts and communal dreams. From the improbable queer utopia conjured by Derek Jarman on the beach at Dungeness to the fertile vision of a common Eden propagated by William Morris, new modes of living can and have been attempted amidst the flower beds, experiments that could prove vital in the coming era of climate change. The result is a humming, glowing tapestry, a beautiful and exacting account of the abundant pleasures and possibilities of gardens: not as a place to hide from the world but as a site of encounter and discovery, bee-loud and pollen-laden.

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  Inspired Ikebana - Modern Design...

  Naoko Zaima

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  Aesthetic Arrangements for the Artsy Minimalist#1 New Release in Folkcrafts, Japanese Gardens, Botany of Flowers, and Architectural PhotographyDiscover modern Ikebana, the Japanese art of floral design, to form and cultivate internal peace and creativity. You can create minimalist decor with Ikebana, otherwise known as Kado, a disciplined art form that brings together nature and the inner self through flower arrangement.Delight in the intentionally minimalist floral designs. Perfect for anyone interested in historic culture, flower arranging, Japanese art, or minimalist decorating. This beautifully-photographed instructional guide is a modern take on a centuries-old art. It's filled with simple-to-follow, step-by-step instructions that allow you to create stunning decor and learn how to make floral arrangements in various Ikebana styles using both fresh and dried flowers.The history of Kado, reimagined. Ikebana is a long-practiced, much respected artform with an intriguing history, and author Naoko Zaima is excited to share the story with you in this lovely Japanese art book and floral design book.Inside, you’ll find:Alluring simplistic design inspirations and pictures of IkebanaStories featuring the history of Ikebana and its impact on floral design through historyHow to make everything Kado—from floral bouquets to wreaths and more—accompanied by suggestions of the best flower arrangement tools to use for each projectIf you liked elevated arrangement books like Floret Farm's A Year in Flowers, Marie Kondo's Kurashi at Home, or Inspired by Nature, you’ll love Inspired Ikebana.

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  The Bear Facts of Life - How My...

  Patrick McLaughlin

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  A Dock. 
  A Dog. 
  A Doctor. 
  A Destiny. 
  A Divine Calling. 
  Dr. Patrick McLaughlin's life was moving fast, with his dreams and goals on track. Married, raising four kids, serving patients, growing fifty side businesses, and trying to keep up with a full and sometimes chaotic life. 
  Then one day, on his coastal North Carolina dock, his world was upended. 
  With his life suddenly turned upside down, it took his favorite dog, Bear, to remind him of what was important: to live a full life each and every day. What McLaughlin found through this life transformation, was that these principles were universal in not only every dog, but in every person that he knew who lives with purpose. 
  A lifelong personal development learner, McLaughlin meshed these life lessons learned from Bear and powerful books, to reveal The Bear Facts of Life. 
  Dr. McLaughlin and his favorite Goldendoodle dog, Bear, take you through these "facts of life" to give the reader a roadmap to what matters most in life. All dogs show these traits each and every day, if we will only take the time to recognize and observe. The Bear Facts of Life serve as invaluable daily reminders to what really matters in this short time we have on Earth.

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  Amigurumi Made Simple - A...

  K.M. Flowers

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  Embark on a Cozy Crafting Adventure with Crochet! 
  Imagine the delight of creating your very own menagerie of cuddly creatures from the comfort of your home. With "Amigurumi Made Simple: A Step-by-Step Guide for Trendy Crochet Creations," you have the ultimate companion for transforming yarn into a kaleidoscope of adorable, handcrafted companions. 
  This guide takes you by the hand and leads you through the enchantingly creative world of amigurumi, the Japanese art of crocheting small, stuffed yarn creatures. Whether you're a novice in need of the basics or an existing enthusiast looking to refine your craft, our comprehensive chapters are tailored to elevate your skills. Explore the heritage of amigurumi in a captivating introduction before diving into the essentials of crochet, amigurumi techniques, and beyond. 
  Discover the joy of crafting as you learn to select the perfect yarns, master essential crochet stitches, and understand amigurumi patterns. Every chapter is meticulously designed to build your confidence, culminating in delightful step-by-step projects that bring your whimsical critters to life. 
  Your creative journey is adorned with practical insider tips for choosing the right stuffing material, securing safety eyes, and perfecting neat color changes. From dreaming up fantastical creatures to crafting seasonal decorations, this book promises to infuse your living space with handcrafted charm. 
  As you advance from simple spheres to intricate characters, our illustrated tutorials and troubleshooting advice will ensure that every stitch is a pleasure, and every project becomes a treasured keepsake. And when you're ready to share your art or even turn your passion into profit, discover thoughtful gifting suggestions, expert marketing strategies, and an embracing amigurumi community waiting for you.

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  Sherpa Hospitality as a Cure for...

  Mark Horrell

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  The heroic story of how Sherpas stood up and took control of their destiny 
  Ever since Europeans started exploring the world’s highest mountains and trying to reach their summits in the early 20th century, Sherpas have been an integral part of mountaineering expeditions to the Himalayas. In this anthology curated from his popular Footsteps on the Mountain blog, Mark Horrell explores the evolution of Sherpa mountaineers, from the porters of early expeditions to the superstar climbers of the present day. 
  Writing with trademark warmth and humour, he starts by bringing to life the Sherpa characters of the early days, describing their customs and superstitions, and putting their contributions and achievements into context. 
  In the deeply personal second section of the book, he covers some of the conflicts of the 21st century, when a series of high-profile controversies highlighted the tensions between Sherpas and western climbers on Everest. He was a witness to a devastating avalanche in the Khumbu Icefall that killed 16 Nepali mountain workers and led to a labour dispute, and he describes the events that followed from a commercial client’s perspective. 
  In the final section of the book, he brings the story up to date and looks to the future, as Sherpas have moved out of the limelight of westerners, running successful mountaineering expedition companies and becoming celebrated climbers in their own right.

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