Civilization's Crisis: A Set Of Linked Challenges

Civilization's Crisis: A Set Of Linked Challenges
Author: John Scales Avery
Publisher: World Scientific
Total Pages: 416
Release: 2017-04-20
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 9813222476

Modern civilization faces a broad spectrum of daunting problems, but rational solutions are available for them all. This book explores the following issues: (1) Threats to the environment and climate change; (2) a growing population and vanishing resources; (3) the global food and refugee crisis; (4) intolerable economic inequality; (5) the threat of nuclear war; (6) the military-industrial complex; and (7) limits to growth. These problems are closely interlinked, and their possible solutions are discussed in this book.

Learn to Make Monk's Cloth Afghans

Learn to Make Monk's Cloth Afghans
Author: DRG Publishing Staff
Publisher: Annie's
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2000
Genre: Afghans (Coverlets)
ISBN: 9780881959444

If you ever used a sewing needle, you can make a wonderful monk's cloth afghan. In very little time you can learn to follow the chart and create these 10 beautiful designs on the soft cotton monk's cloth fabric. All you need is a yarn needle, regular worsted weight yarn, a piece of monk's cloth and very little time. Even those who consider themselves "all thumbs" will enjoy this easy craft.

Monk's Cloth

Monk's Cloth
Author: Jeanne Tams
Publisher: Annie's
Total Pages: 64
Release: 2010-02-05
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781592172979

Introducing an elegant way to weave fantastic, complicated-looking designs with simple techniques, this resource provides in-depth directions on how to use this soft, pliable fabric for many projects, including napkin rings, pot holders, coasters, basket covers, and even pillows. An easy-to-read, full-color chart and a full-color photograph are given for each of the 17 projects. Materials needed include Monk’s cloth, medium worsted-weight yarn, and a tapestry needle.

Learn Swedish Weaving & Huck Embroidery

Learn Swedish Weaving & Huck Embroidery
Author: Katherine Kennedy
Publisher: Annie's
Total Pages: 75
Release: 2015-03-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1596359072

Filled with step-by-step photos, color stitch charts, and informative drawings, this book teaches a simple, straightforward needlework form that can be mastered and enjoyed by all ages: Swedish weaving, also known as Huck embroidery. It takes crafters through the techniques used to create projects from simple bookmarks to jar cozies, table runners, decorative towels, gift bags, and even an afghan. Once embroiderers get started with this fun technique, they won't want to stop. This wonderful traditional craft is experiencing a resurgence in popularity and is being used to make all kinds of beautiful projects to decorate the home or to give as gifts that will be treasured for a lifetime.

Ethics for the Information Age

Ethics for the Information Age
Author: Michael Jay Quinn
Publisher: Addison Wesley Publishing Company
Total Pages: 516
Release: 2006
Genre: Computers
ISBN:

Widely praised for its balanced treatment of computer ethics, Ethics for the Information Age offers a modern presentation of the moral controversies surrounding information technology. Topics such as privacy and intellectual property are explored through multiple ethical theories, encouraging readers to think critically about these issues and to make their own ethical decisions.

A Week at the Fair

A Week at the Fair
Author: Rand McNally and Company
Publisher:
Total Pages: 278
Release: 1893
Genre: World's Columbian Exposition
ISBN:

Swedish Weaving

Swedish Weaving
Author: Thelma M. Nye
Publisher: B. T. Batsford Limited
Total Pages: 124
Release: 1972
Genre: Art
ISBN: