Author: R. T. Baker
Publisher: Forgotten Books
ISBN: 9781333621995
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 326
Book Description
Excerpt from Cabinet Timbers of Australia The colour, figure, and other characteristics here portrayed of the various species, by colour photography, will no doubt come as a revelation to all who are not intimately acquainted with the timbers themselves and these coloured illustrations speak louder than words, and at the same time demand that action should no longer be delayed in the culture of such fine specimens of the cabinet-maker's desiderata. Such a technical work as this Shows without doubt that our forest trees are worthy of more attention than has been given them in the past, and that they deserve to be still better known in the future. The late Baron von Mueller, the greatest student of the great Australian genus Eucalyptus, never tired of singing the praises of the trees of that genus, for their technological value, but in no instance is there a record where he predicted their utilisation for cabinet work, and yet here Mr. Baker graphically demonstrates that several Species are indeed well adapted for this special handicraft. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Cabinet Timbers of Australia (Classic Reprint)
Author: R. T. Baker
Publisher: Forgotten Books
ISBN: 9781333621995
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 326
Book Description
Excerpt from Cabinet Timbers of Australia The colour, figure, and other characteristics here portrayed of the various species, by colour photography, will no doubt come as a revelation to all who are not intimately acquainted with the timbers themselves and these coloured illustrations speak louder than words, and at the same time demand that action should no longer be delayed in the culture of such fine specimens of the cabinet-maker's desiderata. Such a technical work as this Shows without doubt that our forest trees are worthy of more attention than has been given them in the past, and that they deserve to be still better known in the future. The late Baron von Mueller, the greatest student of the great Australian genus Eucalyptus, never tired of singing the praises of the trees of that genus, for their technological value, but in no instance is there a record where he predicted their utilisation for cabinet work, and yet here Mr. Baker graphically demonstrates that several Species are indeed well adapted for this special handicraft. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Publisher: Forgotten Books
ISBN: 9781333621995
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 326
Book Description
Excerpt from Cabinet Timbers of Australia The colour, figure, and other characteristics here portrayed of the various species, by colour photography, will no doubt come as a revelation to all who are not intimately acquainted with the timbers themselves and these coloured illustrations speak louder than words, and at the same time demand that action should no longer be delayed in the culture of such fine specimens of the cabinet-maker's desiderata. Such a technical work as this Shows without doubt that our forest trees are worthy of more attention than has been given them in the past, and that they deserve to be still better known in the future. The late Baron von Mueller, the greatest student of the great Australian genus Eucalyptus, never tired of singing the praises of the trees of that genus, for their technological value, but in no instance is there a record where he predicted their utilisation for cabinet work, and yet here Mr. Baker graphically demonstrates that several Species are indeed well adapted for this special handicraft. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Cabinet Timbers of Australia
Author: Richard Thomas Baker
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Timber
Languages : en
Pages : 330
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Timber
Languages : en
Pages : 330
Book Description
The Daughters of Mars
Author: Thomas Keneally
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1476734631
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 528
Book Description
In what is perhaps “the best novel of his career” (The Spectator), the acclaimed author of Schindler’s List tells the unforgettable story of two sisters whose lives are transformed by the cataclysm of the first world war. In 1915, Naomi and Sally Durance, two spirited Australian sisters, join the war effort as nurses, escaping the confines of their father’s farm and carrying a guilty secret with them. Amid the carnage, the sisters’ tenuous bond strengthens as they bravely face extreme danger and hostility—sometimes from their own side. There is great humor and compassion, too, and the inspiring example of the incredible women they serve alongside. In France, each meets an exceptional man, the kind for whom she might relinquish her newfound independence—if only they all survive. At once vast in scope and extraordinarily intimate, The Daughters of Mars is a remarkable novel about suffering and transcendence, despair and triumph, and the simple acts of decency that make us human even in a world gone mad.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1476734631
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 528
Book Description
In what is perhaps “the best novel of his career” (The Spectator), the acclaimed author of Schindler’s List tells the unforgettable story of two sisters whose lives are transformed by the cataclysm of the first world war. In 1915, Naomi and Sally Durance, two spirited Australian sisters, join the war effort as nurses, escaping the confines of their father’s farm and carrying a guilty secret with them. Amid the carnage, the sisters’ tenuous bond strengthens as they bravely face extreme danger and hostility—sometimes from their own side. There is great humor and compassion, too, and the inspiring example of the incredible women they serve alongside. In France, each meets an exceptional man, the kind for whom she might relinquish her newfound independence—if only they all survive. At once vast in scope and extraordinarily intimate, The Daughters of Mars is a remarkable novel about suffering and transcendence, despair and triumph, and the simple acts of decency that make us human even in a world gone mad.
A Cabinetmaker's Notebook
Author: James Krenov
Publisher: Linden Publishing
ISBN: 9780941936590
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Cabinetmaking at the highest level is an art, a discipline, a philosophy--even a way of life--in addition to being a useful craft. In this book one of the greatest living cabinetmakers reflects on the deeper meanings of his craft and explains for less accomplished workers how the right attitudes toward materials, tools, and time can increase the joys of this complex activity. Craftspeople in every medium will be inspired by this account of getting started and developing habits that lessen the difficulties of a complex craft.
Publisher: Linden Publishing
ISBN: 9780941936590
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Cabinetmaking at the highest level is an art, a discipline, a philosophy--even a way of life--in addition to being a useful craft. In this book one of the greatest living cabinetmakers reflects on the deeper meanings of his craft and explains for less accomplished workers how the right attitudes toward materials, tools, and time can increase the joys of this complex activity. Craftspeople in every medium will be inspired by this account of getting started and developing habits that lessen the difficulties of a complex craft.
Making and Mastering Wood Planes
Author: David Finck
Publisher: Sterling Publishing (NY)
ISBN: 9781402720222
Category : Planes (Hand tools)
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Teaching you how to make a classic plane yourself (it takes only a day or so) and how to use it in a refined manner.
Publisher: Sterling Publishing (NY)
ISBN: 9781402720222
Category : Planes (Hand tools)
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Teaching you how to make a classic plane yourself (it takes only a day or so) and how to use it in a refined manner.
Australian Books in Print
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Australia
Languages : en
Pages : 398
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Australia
Languages : en
Pages : 398
Book Description
Nineteen eighty-four
Author: George Orwell
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 265
Book Description
This is a dystopian social science fiction novel and morality tale. The novel is set in the year 1984, a fictional future in which most of the world has been destroyed by unending war, constant government monitoring, historical revisionism, and propaganda. The totalitarian superstate Oceania, ruled by the Party and known as Airstrip One, now includes Great Britain as a province. The Party uses the Thought Police to repress individuality and critical thought. Big Brother, the tyrannical ruler of Oceania, enjoys a strong personality cult that was created by the party's overzealous brainwashing methods. Winston Smith, the main character, is a hard-working and skilled member of the Ministry of Truth's Outer Party who secretly despises the Party and harbors rebellious fantasies.
Publisher: DigiCat
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 265
Book Description
This is a dystopian social science fiction novel and morality tale. The novel is set in the year 1984, a fictional future in which most of the world has been destroyed by unending war, constant government monitoring, historical revisionism, and propaganda. The totalitarian superstate Oceania, ruled by the Party and known as Airstrip One, now includes Great Britain as a province. The Party uses the Thought Police to repress individuality and critical thought. Big Brother, the tyrannical ruler of Oceania, enjoys a strong personality cult that was created by the party's overzealous brainwashing methods. Winston Smith, the main character, is a hard-working and skilled member of the Ministry of Truth's Outer Party who secretly despises the Party and harbors rebellious fantasies.
The Modern Gunsmith
Author: James Virgil Howe
Publisher: Random House Value Pub
ISBN: 9780517385838
Category : Gunsmithing.
Languages : en
Pages : 907
Book Description
Special sections on tools and materials, craft techniques, and firearm safety, restoration, and preservation are included in a comprehensive guide to gunsmithing and gunmaking
Publisher: Random House Value Pub
ISBN: 9780517385838
Category : Gunsmithing.
Languages : en
Pages : 907
Book Description
Special sections on tools and materials, craft techniques, and firearm safety, restoration, and preservation are included in a comprehensive guide to gunsmithing and gunmaking
A Brief History of Forestry in Europe
Author: Bernhard Eduard Fernow
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Forestry
Languages : en
Pages : 460
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Forestry
Languages : en
Pages : 460
Book Description
Hand Hewn
Author: Jack A. Sobon
Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC
ISBN: 1635860008
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 273
Book Description
Hand Hewn is a gorgeous celebration of the traditions and artistry of timber-frame building, a 7,000-year-old craft that holds an enduring attraction for its simple elegance and resilience. Internationally renowned timber-frame architect and craftsman Jack A. Sobon offers a fascinating look at how the natural, organic forms of trees become the framework for a home, with profiles of the classic tools he uses to hand hew and shape each timber, and explanations of the engineering of the wooden joinery that connects the timbers without a single nail. Inspiring photos of Sobon’s original interior home designs, as well as historical examples of long-lived structures in Europe and North America, make this a compelling tribute to the lasting value of artisanal craftsmanship and a thoughtful, deliberate approach to designing buildings.
Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC
ISBN: 1635860008
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 273
Book Description
Hand Hewn is a gorgeous celebration of the traditions and artistry of timber-frame building, a 7,000-year-old craft that holds an enduring attraction for its simple elegance and resilience. Internationally renowned timber-frame architect and craftsman Jack A. Sobon offers a fascinating look at how the natural, organic forms of trees become the framework for a home, with profiles of the classic tools he uses to hand hew and shape each timber, and explanations of the engineering of the wooden joinery that connects the timbers without a single nail. Inspiring photos of Sobon’s original interior home designs, as well as historical examples of long-lived structures in Europe and North America, make this a compelling tribute to the lasting value of artisanal craftsmanship and a thoughtful, deliberate approach to designing buildings.