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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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  The Jack Report - London Calling...

  Albert

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  London Calling is the independent social and political observation of an observant Londoner. 
  Albert Jack has written 18 books, including four worldwide best-sellers, on subjects ranging between history, politics, religion and war. 
  This collection is Part One in a series of five. 
  'Albert Jack offers a crash-course in skeptical thinking and - although he doesn't put it like this - ways to wield Occam's Razor and focus on the real evidence.' - The Independent (London) 
  The man with the answers is Albert Jack (Daily Mail) 
  Go armed with the truth and an original perspective. 
  https://albertjack.com/category/the-jack-report/

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  Grammar Snobs Are Great Big...

  June Casagrande

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  Here's some good news for everyone who's ever been bullied into believing they can't speak their own language: The grammar snobs are bluffing. Half the "rules" they use to humiliate others are really just judgment calls and the rest they don't even understand themselves. Grammar Snobs Are Great Big Meanies is a laugh-out-loud funny collection of anecdotes and essays on grammar and punctuation, as well as hilarious critiques of the self-appointed language experts.In this collection of hilarious anecdotes and essays, June Casagrande delivers practical language lessons not found anywhere else, demystifying the subject and taking it back from the snobs."Casagrande brings a lively approach to her overview of basic grammar."—Booklist"...Fraser's reading is robust and articulate, and it fully captures Casagrande's sense of humor and witty repartee. Grammar Snobs Are Great Big Meanies is an excellent and entertaining way of learning, or simply reviewing, the fundamentals of English grammar and punctuation."—Reviewed by Auggie Moore, Large Print Reviews

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  Dog Training Guide: How to Raise...

  Katherine Brewer

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  Wouldn’t it be wonderful if your dog didn’t chew on furniture or poop on the carpet, and followed your commands? Dog Training Guide can help!A dog brings joy and excitement to your life. Once you add this bundle of energetic fur to your family, you'll find you have extra reasons to be playful. On the other hand, dogs have animal instincts and natural tendencies, some of which need to be repressed. Your dog needs to learn how to behave, and he will be counting on you to show him how to live in the world. This book features the best methods and step-by-step instructions on how to train a dog. You will learn:• Leash training • Crate and potty training• Five obedience commands every dog should know• How to stop destructive behaviors• Effective dog training tipsAnd much more!Training a dog needs consistency and patience. If you use the methods in this guide, you will enjoy a hassle-free lifetime with your new best friend. Download your copy of Dog Training Guide now!

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  The Cat Owners Handbook

  Graham Meadows, Elsa Flint

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  This text is designed to enable cat owners to understand their feline friend better as well as to protect it from hazards and illness, monitor its health, deal with emergencies, and cope with ageing. The book includes complementary medicine for cats and advice on feeding.

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  Our Miss Brooks: Grudge Match

  Al Lewis

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  There's going to be a grudge fight between Walter Denton and Stretch Snodgrass over the hand of fair Harriet Conklin. Walter and Stretch were the best of friends until one night when Walter found out that his best friend had been to the movies with his girlfriend Harriet Conkli.

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