Med den amerikanske borgerkrig som baggrundstæppe præsenterer Filippa Gårdbo og Jette Schiøth her et bredt udvalg af quilts, de har designet med inspiration fra datidens patchwork-arbejder.
Traditionen med at sy quilts fik en opblomstring under borgerkrigen, da amerikanske kvinder frem[...]
What scientific concept would improve everybody's cognitive toolkit? This is the question John Brockman, publisher of Edge.org, posed to the world's most influential thinkers. Their visionary answers flow from the frontiers of psychology, philosophy, economics, physics, sociology, and more. Surprisi[...]
KEY BENEFIT While most books on simulation focus on particular software tools, Discrete Event System Simulation examines the principles of modeling and analysis that translate to all such tools. This language-independent resource explains the basic aspects of the technology, including the proper col[...]
Only modern guide to the design and construction of foundations on expansive soils, Foundation Engineering for Expansive Soils provides a succinct introduction to the basics of expansive soils and their threats from a design perspective rather than theoretic. Covering both shallow and deep foundat[...]
"First Kings is not so much a book of history as a book of religion," says Dr. Simon J. DeVries. "Through the historic events it relates, the religion of the Hebrew people was being shaped." Dr. DeVries's thorough overview of the world of 1 Kings--its geography, its culture, its politics, and the re[...]
Cada jovencita suena con ser rescatada por un heroe, suena con ser transportada a una gran aventura, suena con ser la bella princesa. Tristemente, cuando las mujeres crecen, se les ensena a ser fuertes, eficientes e independientes. Muchas mujeres cristianas estan cansadas de luchar con el peso de se[...]
Contrariamente a la creencia popular, no tenemos que ser perfectos para hacer la obra de Dios.
John MacArthur examina los doce hombres que Cristo eligio como sus discipulos y nos ayuda a descubrir como nosotros podemos transformar nuestras propias imperfecciones en herramientas utiles para impact[...]
Basic techniques, clock designs, and parts lists are included in this guide to constructing a handsomely crafted, handmade wooden clock. A history of clock-making in America is accompanied by basic craft information including clock components, authentic movements, and modern clock innovations. Provi[...]
John Nelson has taught hundreds of students how to quickly and safely use the scroll saw to make practical and beautiful projects. Now it's your turn
Inside this book, you'll find everything you need to know, boiled down to the best and simplest methods.
In each of the 25 chapters, you'll l[...]
Use this ultimate beginner s scroll saw guide to hone your scrolling skills to perfection. You ll find everything you need to know here, boiled down to the best and simplest methods. Practice a specific technique in each of 25 skill-building chapters, and then use that skill to make an attractive pr[...]
Popular movies can be surprisingly smart about politics - from the portentous politics of state or war, to the grassroots, everyday politics of family, romance, business, church and school. Politics in Popular Movies analyses the politics in many well-known films across four popular genres: horror, [...]
Afrikansksvenska röster är en antologi om och av en grupp som får väldigt lite mediautrymme. Vilket har lett till att ett flertal personer engagerat sig för att sprida sina synpunkter och betraktelser om sin situation i Sverige tillsammans med Notis.[...]