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Различные книги в жанре Сделай СамThe Practical Woodworker - A Complete Guide to the Art and Practice of Woodworking - Volume I
A fabulous introduction for the amateur carpenter to the world of woodworking, including chapters on, types of timber, arranging a workshop and tools and how to use them. Including an introductory essay on woodwork.
The Clock Jobber's Handybook - A Practical Manual on Cleaning, Repairing and Adjusting: Embracing Information on the Tools, Materials, Appliances and Processes Employed in Clockwork
“The Clockjobber's Handybook” is a 1889 work by Australian writer Paul Hasluck that focuses on the care and maintenance of watches and timepieces. With chapters on the various tools, appliances, materials, and processes, this classic guide contains everything one needs to know when repairing, cleaning, or adjusting watches and clocks. Paul Nooncree Hasluck (1854 – 1916) was an Australian writer and editor. He was a master of technical writing and father of the 'do-it-yourself' book, producing many works on subjects including engineering, handicrafts, woodwork, and more. Other notable works by this author include: “Treatise on the Tools Employed in the Art of Turning” (1881), “The Wrath-Jobber's Handy Book” (1887), and “Screw-Threads and Methods of Producing Them” (1887). Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of the author.
The Modern Tailor Outfitter and Clothier - Vol. I.
Originally published in 1928 in three volumes. These deal with every aspect of the tailoring and clothing trade. Extremely well illustrated with photographs and many helpful diagrams and detailed instructions for the design and construction of various garments. The contents of Volume 1 include: Tailoring as a Vocation – Gentlemen's Garment Cutting – Trouser Cutting – Vest Cutting – Measures and Measuring – Coat Cutting – Over Garments – Cutting for Corpulent Figures – Trying On – Manipulation – Anatomy for Tailors – Measuring for Ladies Garments – Skirt Cutting – Coat Cutting – Breeches Cutting – Colour and Clothes – Juvenile Garments – Alterations – Collar Cutting – Catering for American Clients – West End Models – Draft of West End Morning Coat – Scales of Measurements etc. Many of the earliest books on fashion and clothing , particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Home Farm Books are republishing many of these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Model Yachts and Model Sailing - How to Build, Rig, and Sail a Self-Acting Model Yacht
This vintage book is a complete guide to building, rigging, and sailing self-acting model yachts. With simple, step-by-step instructions and a wealth of useful tips, this profusely illustrated handbook constitutes a must-have for the novice enthusiast, and would make for a fantastic addition collections of allied literature. Contents include: “Principles of Self-Acting Model Yacht Building”, “How to make the Hull”, “How to Make the Deck Fittings, Rudders, &c.”, “How to Make the Sails and Set”, “How to Sail and Steer a Model Yacht”, “Materials for Model Ships”, “Glossary, “Model Yacht Contests on the Sea”, “Tables of Model Yacht Regattas”, etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on building models.
The Lonny Home
Lonny Magazine is the ultimate online destination for interiors inspiration. With chapters that help you meditate on your space, go on a home cleanse, find unique decor pieces that speak to you, transform raw inspiration into actual design solutions, and continue to grow your space over time, The Lonny Home is a beautiful book that demystifies stylish living, as well as encourages you to cultivate home habits that give your happiness and health a boost. Peppered with house tours of real-life homeowners and advice from celebrated experts in diverse walks of life, The Lonny Home will provide you with hands-on information for solving some of our homes’ most common problems—like lack of light and all that clutter—as well as fun ways to brighten your space with tabletop vignettes, shelfies, gallery walls, and more. With sage text penned by stylist and influencer Sean Santiago, you’ll learn how to re-envision your environment so it survives the trends and becomes an attractive sanctuary—no matter your personal style and where you are in your life. Brimming with charming illustrations and exquisite interiors photography (both freshly commissioned and from the magazine’s vault), The Lonny Home is more than a book of the latest decor ideas—it is a journey in how your home can better reflect and support you in all that you do, and an art object you’ll want to give a permanent place on your coffee table as decor itself.
Small Space Style
Featuring more than 200 tips for making the most of your little home, Small Space Style is the must-have, incredibly inspirational guide for living large in compact quarters. Join small space lifestyle expert Whitney Leigh Morris as she demonstrates how to keep clutter to a minimum, craft double duty layouts, personalize chic storage, go vertical when surfaces are limited, DIY clever custom built-ins, and even entertain a crowd within confined square footage. With chapters centered around the essentials—living, sleeping, eating, and bathing—Small Space Style features real-life examples from Whitney’s own delightful and sophisticated cottage in Venice Beach, California, as well as home tours of some of her favorite tiny houses, micro apartments, and beautiful, efficient small spaces.
The Fantastic Imagination
“The Fantastic Imagination” is a 1893 essay by Scottish writer George MacDonald (1824–1905). A pioneer of fantasy literature, MacDonald was the mentor of Lewis Carroll and influenced the work of many other notable writers including J. M. Barrie, Mark Twain, C. S. Lewis, and J. R. R. Tolkien. This fascinating essay concentrates on writing and imagination, offering expert insights into fantasy and fiction writing by a master of the genre. Highly recommended for fantasy readers and writers alike. Contents include: “George Macdonald, by Richard Watson Gilder”, “Fairy Tales, by G. K. Chesterton”, “The Fantastic Imagination, by George Macdonald”. Other notable works by this author include: “At the Back of the North Wind” (1871), “The Princess and the Goblin” (1872), and “The Wise Woman: A Parable” (1875). Read & Co. Great Essays is republishing this classic essay now complete with an introduction by G. K. Chesterton.
Open Spaces
Octavia Hill (1838–1912) was an English social reformer who concentrated on the welfare of city dwellers. Hill was a co-founder of the National Trust, as well as the Charity Organisation Society (now known as Family Action), which pioneered the home-visiting service that provided the basis for modern social work in the U. K. One of her main beliefs was that urban workers should have ample open spaces to enjoy and relax in, and she campaigned vehemently against destroying urban woodlands. In her 1877 essay “Open Spaces”, Hill argues for the protection of green spaces and against the destroying of existing green, open spaces in London, including Hampstead Heath and Parliament Hill Fields—spots that remain open spaces to this day thanks to her efforts. Read & Co. Great Essays is republishing this classic essay now complete with the excerpt “The Open Space Movement” by Charles Edmund Maurice.
Night and Moonlight
“Night and Moonlight” is an 1863 essay by American essayist Henry David Thoreau that explores the moon and its place in literary tradition. Henry David Thoreau (1817–1862) was an American poet, philosopher, and essayist most famous for his book “Walden” and his essay «Civil Disobedience», which advocated disobedience against unjust governments and influenced such notable figures as Mahatma Gandhi, Leo Tolstoy, and Martin Luther King Jr. His corpus included more than 20 volumes of poetry, essays, journals, articles and books covering a range of subjects from natural history to philosophy and beyond. A fascinating essay by a seminal writer not to be missed by those with an interest in literature and related subjects. Other notable works by this author include: “A Walk to Wachusett” (1842), “Paradise (to be) Regained” (1843), and “The Landlord” (1843). Read & Co. Great Essays is publishing this classic essay now complete with a biographical sketch of the author by Ralph Waldo Emerson.
The Preservation of Places of Interest or Beauty
“The Preservation of Places of Interest or Beauty” is a lecture delivered by Sir Robert Hunter at the University of Manchester in 1907. Sir Robert Hunter KCB (1844–1913) was a civil servant and solicitor who co-founded the National Trust. He campaigned for the conservation of public open spaces, working with other notable advocates including and Hardwicke Rawnsley and Octavia Hill. Hunter was also solicitor to the General Post Office, and it is estimates that he saved the taxpayer in Britain many millions of pounds while in this role. This essay will appeal to those with an interest in the history of British conservationism and is not to be missed by collectors of historically significant literature. Read & Co. Great Essays is republishing this classic essay now complete with an obituary of the author from a 1913 edition of “The Times”.