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Distillation is an art. And even an ancient one. It is strange to
find that the history of this oldest and still most important
method of producing chemically pure substances has ever been
written. The reader looking at the bibliography appended to this
book might object that many data existed. This may be true but the
proper history of the art from the origin up to the present time
was lacking.
Crafting from pregnancy to your baby's first birthday! The arrival
of a new baby is not only a cause for celebration, but also the
perfect opportunity to get creative. After all, what could be
better to give to that special little person in your life than a
handmade gift? Whether you are making a gift for your own baby, or
for a friend or relative's new arrival, this book features a wide
range of craft projects to suit all skill levels and covers
numerous craft types, including stenciling, sewing, knitting, and
crochet. There are projects for all the early stages of welcoming a
baby, from pregnancy through to the first birthday, each one
created exclusively for the book by a specially selected group of
crafters from around the world. Beautiful watercolor illustrations
accompany the projects ensuring each one is easily achievable and
suitable for crafters of all levels.
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A dreamer's handbook for kids--and parents--offering practical
results All kids love the idea of a hideaway--a place that is
theirs, no parents allowed. But how on earth can they actually
build one? In "Forts for Kids," an inspirational yet practical
guide, David Stiles, the most trusted authority on DIY building
projects, shows them how. Assuming no previous experience from the
fort builder, the book starts with the basics for kids and their
parents: how to buy wood, and essential skills such as sawing and
nailing. It includes a brief history of forts and more than twenty
projects ranging from the simple (a blanket and umbrella fort) to
the more challenging (a stockade fort). The book even includes
forts made of snow, sand, or branches. An accessories section
features projects that can be made in just a few hours, such as a
slide, swing, catapult, periscope, cannon, and water balloon
launcher.
Fast, efficient, and effective, Japanese handplanes are attracting
increasing notice among Western cabinetmakers, carpenters, and
woodworkers. These tools are meant to be used, used hard, and
produce rapid, excellent results. Author and woodworking instructor
Scott Wynn shows you how to choose, set up, maintain, and use these
versatile tools to achieve stunning results. Japanese blades are
arguably the best in the world, and Scott shares his methods for
keeping those blades sharp. Japanese-style planes are also quick to
build, and Scott shows how to make your own custom plane in a
special section. Discover why this traditional tool has a home in
your modern workshop, with step-by-step instructions, full-color
photos, detailed illustrations, and clear diagrams.
Originally published in 1918, this is a wonderful book of things
for children, young adults or 'handy' grown-ups to make, full of
great project pieces. Many of the earliest books, particularly
those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce
and increasingly expensive. Hesperides Press are republishing these
classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using
the original text and artwork. Contents Include A Sawing Trestle A
Joiner's Bench A Handy Bookstand A House Ladder A Developing Sink A
Poultry House and Run A Shed for your Bicycle A Target Apparatus
for Rifle Shooting Cabinet-Making Telegraphic Apparatus A
Reciprocating Electric Motor An Electric Alarm Clock A Model
Electric Railway A Simple Reciprocation Engine A Horizontal
Slide-Value Engine Model Steam Turbines Steam Tops Model Boilers
Quick-Boiling Kettles A Hot Air Engine A Water Motor Model Pumps
Kites Paper Gliders A Self Launching Model Aeroplane Apparatus for
Simple Scientific Experiments A Rain Gauge Wind Vanes with Dials A
Strength-Testing Machine Lung-Testing Apparatus Home-Made
Harmonographs A Self-Supplying Matchbox A Wooden Workbox Wrestling
Puppets Double Bellows A Home-made Pantograph A Silhouette Drawing
Machine A Signalling Lamp A Miniature Gasworks
Written by seasoned builders from across the country, this revised
edition of Foundations & Concrete Work features 17 new articles
from Fine Homebuilding magazine, all focused on helping builders
form and pour the absolute highest-quality foundations. more than
375 on-the-job photos and drawings 272 pages chock-full of advice,
tips, and tricks from the world's most foremost home building
experts from Fine Homebuilding magazine, the most respected
residential construction magazine in the country. Foundations &
Concrete Work, is the only book on the subject that builders will
ever need!
Enjoying the boat living lifestyle! An essential introduction to
sailboat living that provides detailed information on how to
successfully and happily live aboard a boat. This book is filled
with a wealth of fundamental and practical advice with tips on:
purchasing a boat, understanding boat systems, maintenance and boat
care, projects for the do it yourselfers, cost factors, and an
international recipe section. Also included are sources for boat
equipment. A strong emphasis is placed on the safety issues and
current laws pertaining to the operation of sailboats.
This book provides you with the necessary knowledge plus the
"how-to" expertise to enable any contractor, student, or homeowner
to construct a variety of yard and garden structers. Each chapter,
written in easy-to-understand language and complemented with ample
diagrams, stresses the importance that plannin plays as well as
reviewing all the various considerations affecting the project's
eventual outcome prior to its actual construction. Everything from
patios and decks to fireplaces and sprinklers is discussed. Most of
the guesswork associated with the purchase of material is
eliminated with the help of tables and charts. This book will serve
as a handy reference guide, a teaching manual, and a confidence
builder.
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