Neal's bookshelf: all en-US Mon, 21 Oct 2024 22:28:30 -0700 60 Neal's bookshelf: all 144 41 /images/layout/goodreads_logo_144.jpg <![CDATA[Ordinary Men: Reserve Police Battalion 101 and the Final Solution in Poland]]> 33397830
Ordinary Men is the true story of Reserve Police Battalion 101 of the German Order Police, which was responsible for mass shootings as well as round-ups of Jewish people for deportation to Nazi death camps in Poland in 1942. Browning argues that most of the men of RPB 101 were not fanatical Nazis but, rather, ordinary middle-aged, working-class men who committed these atrocities out of a mixture of motives, including the group dynamics of conformity, deference to authority, role adaptation, and the altering of moral norms to justify their actions. Very quickly three groups emerged within the battalion: a core of eager killers, a plurality who carried out their duties reliably but without initiative, and a small minority who evaded participation in the acts of killing without diminishing the murderous efficiency of the battalion whatsoever.

While this book discusses a specific Reserve Unit during WWII, the general argument Browning makes is that most people succumb to the pressures of a group setting and commit actions they would never do of their own volition.

Ordinary Men is a powerful, chilling, and important work with themes and arguments that continue to resonate today.

“A remarkable—and singularly chilling—glimpse of human behavior...This meticulously researched book...represents a major contribution to the literature of the Holocaust."
�Newsweek]]> 373 Christopher R. Browning 0062303031 Neal 4 4.17 1992 Ordinary Men: Reserve Police Battalion 101 and the Final Solution in Poland
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]]> <![CDATA[Tidings from the Eighteenth Century]]> 1514391 285 Beth Gilgun 1880655047 Neal 4 4.40 1993 Tidings from the Eighteenth Century
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]]> <![CDATA[A Pilgrim's Journey, Volume Two: 1996-2005]]> 2423926 320 Mark A. Baker 1880655209 Neal 4 4.33 2006 A Pilgrim's Journey, Volume Two: 1996-2005
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]]> <![CDATA[The Golden Age of Sail: An Illustrated Guide to Great Sailing Ships from the Sixteenth to the Twentieth Centuries]]> 17991329 224 1782740694 Neal 4 4.60 2013 The Golden Age of Sail: An Illustrated Guide to Great Sailing Ships from the Sixteenth to the Twentieth Centuries
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]]> Wampum Belts of the Iroquois 1975376 96 Tehanetorens (Ray Fadden) 157067082X Neal 5 4.50 1999 Wampum Belts of the Iroquois
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]]> <![CDATA[Autodesk Fusion 360 Basics Tutorial]]> 41955269 458 Tutorial Books Neal 3 4.38 Autodesk Fusion 360 Basics Tutorial
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]]> <![CDATA[Powder Horns and Their Architecture and Decoration: As Used by the Woodsman, Soldier, Indian, Sailor, and Traders of the Era]]> 131399370 166 Madison Grant Neal 5 5.00 Powder Horns and Their Architecture and Decoration: As Used by the Woodsman, Soldier, Indian, Sailor, and Traders of the Era
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]]> <![CDATA[Woolbuddies: 20 Irresistibly Simple Needle Felting Projects]]> 17557478 112 Jackie Huang 1452114404 Neal 4 4.20 2013 Woolbuddies: 20 Irresistibly Simple Needle Felting Projects
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]]> <![CDATA[David Parker's Crew School: Techniques to Bring Your Armour Model Crews to Life]]> 49155612 112 David Parker 0993564674 Neal 5 4.25 David Parker's Crew School: Techniques to Bring Your Armour Model Crews to Life
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]]> <![CDATA[Little Felted Dogs: Easy Projects for Making Adorable Needle Felted Pups]]> 24726337
Whether you adore dachshunds or dalmatians, you’ll be surprised at how easy it is to make charming miniatures of them with a felting needle and some raw wool in this easy how to needle felt guide. Great for beginners, the two dozen projects in Little Felted Dogs provide surprisingly life-like results—choose from a litter of golden retriever puppies, a pug ready to fetch, a begging bulldog, a protective chihuahua, and more. Even better, you’ll go from ball of fluff to perfect pooch in no time at all!]]> 112 Saori Yamazaki 0553447963 Neal 4 4.22 2015 Little Felted Dogs: Easy Projects for Making Adorable Needle Felted Pups
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]]> <![CDATA[Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone]]> 17316522
What Julia Child is to French cooking, Deborah Madison is to vegetarian cooking—a demystifier and definitive guide to the subject. After her many years as a teacher and writer, she realized that there was no comprehensive primer for vegetarian cooking, no single book that taught vegetarians basic cooking techniques, how to combine ingredients, and how to present vegetarian dishes with style.

Originally published in 1997, Deborah Madison’s Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone was both ahead of its time and an instant classic. It has endured as one of the world’s most popular vegetarian cookbooks, winning both a James Beard Foundation award and the IACP Julia Child Cookbook of the Year Award.

Now, The New Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone picks up where that culinary legacy left off, with more than 1,600 classic and exquisitely simple recipes for home cooks, including a new introduction, more than 200 new recipes, and comprehensive, updated information on vegetarian and vegan ingredients.

A treasure from a truly exceptional culinary voice, The New Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone is not just for vegetarians and vegans—it’s for everyone interested in learning how to cook vegetables creatively, healthfully, and passionately.]]> 672 Deborah Madison 1607745534 Neal 5 4.29 1997 Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone
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]]> Ultralight Boatbuilding 1684783 Thomas J. Hill 0071567038 Neal 5 3.78 1987 Ultralight Boatbuilding
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]]> <![CDATA[Lao Tzu: Tao Te Ching: A Book about the Way and the Power of the Way]]> 43597673 136 Lao Tzu 1611807247 Neal 5 4.41 -350 Lao Tzu: Tao Te Ching: A Book about the Way and the Power of the Way
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]]> The Culture: The Drawings 134119285
Banks created many original drawings detailing the universe of his bestselling Culture novels. Now these illustrations are being published for the very first time in a book that celebrates Banks' grand vision.

Faithfully reproduced from notebooks kept in the 1970s and 80s, these annotated original illustrations depict the ships, habitats, geography, weapons and language of Banks� Culture series of novels in incredible detail.

Thisis an essential addition to the collection of any Iain M. Banks fan.

"Banks has created one of the most enduring and endearing visions of the future'" - Guardian The Culture series :
Consider Phlebas
The Player of Games
Use of Weapons
The State of the Art
Excession
Inversions
Look to Windward
Matter
Surface Detail
The Hydrogen Sonata]]> 146 Iain M. Banks 031657287X Neal 5 4.07 The Culture: The Drawings
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]]> <![CDATA[Stitch-and-Glue Boatbuilding: How to Build Kayaks and Other Small Boats]]> 146310 256 Chris Kulczycki 0071440933 Neal 4 4.47 2005 Stitch-and-Glue Boatbuilding: How to Build Kayaks and Other Small Boats
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average rating: 4.47
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]]> <![CDATA[Gruhn's Guide to Vintage Guitars]]> 1362646 592 George Gruhn 0879304227 Neal 4 4.10 1991 Gruhn's Guide to Vintage Guitars
author: George Gruhn
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book published: 1991
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]]> <![CDATA[Cigar Box Guitars: The Ultimate DIY Guide for the Makers and Players of the Handmade Music Revolution (Fox Chapel Publishing) Step-by-Step Projects and In-Depth Profiles of Builders & Performers]]> 13351009 224 David Sutton 1565235479 Neal 4 4.59 2012 Cigar Box Guitars: The Ultimate DIY Guide for the Makers and Players of the Handmade Music Revolution (Fox Chapel Publishing) Step-by-Step Projects and In-Depth Profiles of Builders & Performers
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]]> <![CDATA[The Box Maker's Guitar Book: Sweet-Sounding Design & Build Projects for Makers & Musicians]]> 129400092 144 Doug Stowe 1951217071 Neal 3 3.00 The Box Maker's Guitar Book: Sweet-Sounding Design & Build Projects for Makers & Musicians
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]]> <![CDATA[Handmade Music Factory: The Ultimate Guide to Making Foot-Stompin' Good Instruments (Fox Chapel Publishing)]]> 12171158 160 Mike Orr 1565235592 Neal 3 4.26 2011 Handmade Music Factory: The Ultimate Guide to Making Foot-Stompin' Good Instruments (Fox Chapel Publishing)
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]]> <![CDATA[One Man's Trash: A History of the Cigar Box Guitar]]> 32885798 422 William J. Jehle 1535221585 Neal 4 4.00 One Man's Trash: A History of the Cigar Box Guitar
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]]> <![CDATA[Complete Book of Sewing Techniques: More Than 30 Essential Sewing Techniques for You to Master]]> 61183601 “Organizes the basics of sewing techniques into a photo-heavy encyclopedia for beginner sewers and experts alike.”�� Publishers Weekly

For Great-Great Grandma, sewing clothes for the family was a necessity. Today, it’s a creative and rewarding personal choice. Now learning how to sew has never been simpler, with step-by-step photographs and friendly advice from internationally accredited sewing expert Wendy Gardiner, and her clear directions ensure that even beginners will get great results. With the techniques you learn in Complete Book of Sewing Techniques, you’ll soon be stitching amazing clothes with skill and confidence. This beautifully illustrated, comprehensive guide to all aspects of sewing from dressmaking to soft sewing techniques from hand stitching and hemming to making collars and sleeves, attaching liners, adding darts for shaping, and inserting zips and buttonholesIncludes comprehensive information on fabrics, threads, needles and other equipmentFeatures step-by-step photographs and color illustrations]]> 267 Wendy Gardiner 1620082373 Neal 5 5.00 Complete Book of Sewing Techniques: More Than 30 Essential Sewing Techniques for You to Master
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]]> <![CDATA[Practical Paracord Projects: Survival Bracelets, Lanyards, Dog Leashes, and Other Cool Things You Can Make Yourself]]> 22747519
Originating from Instructables, a popular project-based community made up of all sorts of people with a desire to pass on their wisdom to others, Practical Paracord Projects contains ideas from a number of authors who show just how easy it is to make virtually anything from paracord.

Practical Paracord Projects provides step-by-step instructions on a variety of useful and fun objects involving paracord. Guided by detailed photographs, the reader will create such practical and unusual projects

A laptop harness
A can koozie
An eyeglass lanyard
A hanging chair
Sandals
A leatherman pouch
And much more!]]> 649 Instructables.com 162914813X Neal 4 4.33 2014 Practical Paracord Projects: Survival Bracelets, Lanyards, Dog Leashes, and Other Cool Things You Can Make Yourself
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]]> <![CDATA[Shoot at the Moon (British Library Science Fiction Classics)]]> 39305456 The Endeavour has made rocket ship history. With its automatic pilot and artificial gravity, anyone is qualified to fly to the moon. But the scientists who designed it did not envision the hidden dangers of lunar exploration. Nor did they foresee the kind of violence that could erupt among the five mismatched crew members in a lonely space capsule. The Endeavour's captain, Franz Brunel of the British Space Service, has to contend with the many perils that await him on the surface of the moon. Soon a murderer is among them. Now, contemporary readers have the chance to enjoy Temple's unusual blend of traditional SF with a darkly ironic tone.]]> 238 William F. Temple 0712352562 Neal 0 currently-reading 3.41 1966 Shoot at the Moon (British Library Science Fiction Classics)
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]]> <![CDATA[Man Is Wolf to Man: Surviving the Gulag]]> 16338485 FROM THE BOOK:"The pit I was ordered to dig had the precise dimensions of a casket. The NKVD officer carefully designed it. He measured my size with a stick, made lines on the forest floor, and told me to dig. He wanted to make sure I'd fit well inside."In 1941 Janusz Bardach's death sentence was commuted to ten years' hard labor and he was sent to Kolyma―the harshest, coldest, and most deadly prison in Joseph Stalin's labor camp system―the Siberia of Siberias. The only English-language memoir since the fall of communism to chronicle the atrocities committed during the Stalinist regime, Bardach's gripping testimony explores the darkest corners of the human condition at the same time that it documents the tyranny of Stalin's reign, equal only to that of Hitler. With breathtaking immediacy, a riveting eye for detail, and a humanity that permeates the events and landscapes he describes, Bardach recounts the extraordinary story of this nearly inconceivable world.The story begins with the Nazi occupation when Bardach, a young Polish Jew inspired by Soviet Communism, crosses the border of Poland to join the ranks of the Red Army. His ideals are quickly shattered when he is arrested, court-martialed, and sentenced to death. How Bardach survives an endless barrage of brutality―from a near-fatal beating to the harsh conditions and slow starvation of the gulag existence―is a testament to human endurance under the most oppressive circumstances. Besides being of great historical significance, Bardach's narrative is a celebration of life and a vital affirmation of what it means to be human.]]> 408 Janusz Bardach 0520924053 Neal 5 4.23 1998 Man Is Wolf to Man: Surviving the Gulag
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]]> <![CDATA[A Deepness in the Sky (Zones of Thought, #2)]]> 226004 A Fire Upon The Deep, this is the story of Pham Nuwen, a small cog in the interstellar trading fleet of the Queng Ho. The Queng Ho and the Emergents are orbiting the dormant planet Arachna, which is about to wake up to technology, but the Emergents' plans are sinister.]]> 775 Vernor Vinge 0812536355 Neal 3 4.31 1999 A Deepness in the Sky (Zones of Thought, #2)
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average rating: 4.31
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]]> <![CDATA[The Honorable Company a History of the British East India Comany]]> 6798575 456 John Keay Neal 0 4.12 1991 The Honorable Company a History of the British East India Comany
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]]> <![CDATA[King Leopold's Ghost: A Story of Greed, Terror, and Heroism in Colonial Africa]]> 347610 King Leopold's Ghost is the haunting account of a megalomaniac of monstrous proportions, a man as cunning, charming, and cruel as any of the great Shakespearean villains. It is also the deeply moving portrait of those who fought Leopold: a brave handful of missionaries, travelers, and young idealists who went to Africa for work or adventure and unexpectedly found themselves witnesses to a holocaust.

Adam Hochschild brings this largely untold story alive with the wit and skill of a Barbara Tuchman. Like her, he knows that history often provides a far richer cast of characters than any novelist could invent. Chief among them is Edmund Morel, a young British shipping agent who went on to lead the international crusade against Leopold. Another hero of this tale, the Irish patriot Roger Casement, ended his life on a London gallows. Two courageous black Americans, George Washington Williams and William Sheppard, risked much to bring evidence of the Congo atrocities to the outside world. Sailing into the middle of the story was a young Congo River steamboat officer named Joseph Conrad. And looming above them all, the duplicitous billionaire King Leopold II. With great power and compassion, King Leopold's Ghost will brand the tragedy of the Congo—too long forgotten—onto the conscience of the West.]]> 380 Adam Hochschild 0618001905 Neal 0 4.16 1998 King Leopold's Ghost: A Story of Greed, Terror, and Heroism in Colonial Africa
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]]> Charlatan 1851568
It was all nonsense, of course, but thousands of paying customers quickly turned “Dr.� Brinkley into America’s richest and most famous surgeon. His notoriety captured the attention of the great quackbuster Morris Fishbein, who vowed to put the country’s “most daring and dangerous� charlatan out of business.

Their cat-and-mouse game lasted throughout the 1920s and �30s, but despite Fishbein’s efforts Brinkley prospered wildly. When he ran for governor of Kansas, he invented campaigning techniques still used in modern politics. Thumbing his nose at American regulators, he built the world’s most powerful radio transmitter just across the Rio Grande to offer sundry cures, and killed or maimed patients by the score, yet his warped genius produced innovations in broadcasting that endure to this day. By introducing country music and blues to the nation, Brinkley also became a seminal force in rock ’n� roll. In short, he is the most creative criminal this country has ever produced.

Culminating in a decisive courtroom confrontation that pit Brinkley against his nemesis Fishbein, Charlatan is a marvelous portrait of a boundlessly audacious rogue on the loose in an America that was ripe for the bamboozling.]]> 336 Pope Brock 0307339882 Neal 0 to-read 3.81 2008 Charlatan
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]]> <![CDATA[Black Against Empire: The History and Politics of the Black Panther Party]]> 15722514
Black against Empire is the first comprehensive overview and analysis of the history and politics of the Black Panther Party. The authors analyze key political questions, such as why so many young black people across the country risked their lives for the revolution, why the Party grew most rapidly during the height of repression, and why allies abandoned the Party at its peak of influence. Bold, engrossing, and richly detailed, this book cuts through the mythology and obfuscation, revealing the political dynamics that drove the explosive growth of this revolutionary movement, and its disastrous unraveling. Informed by twelve years of meticulous archival research, as well as familiarity with most of the former Party leadership and many rank-and-file members, this book is the definitive history of one of the greatest challenges ever posed to American state power.

Read an excerpt here:

by



Listen to an interview with the authors here:
]]> 552 Joshua Bloom 0520271858 Neal 0 to-read 4.46 2013 Black Against Empire: The History and Politics of the Black Panther Party
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]]> <![CDATA[The Dust Rose Like Smoke: The Subjugation of the Zulu and the Sioux]]> 3642588 178 James O. Gump 0803221525 Neal 0 to-read 3.31 1994 The Dust Rose Like Smoke: The Subjugation of the Zulu and the Sioux
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]]> Kolyma Tales 12765371
This new enlarged edition combines two collections previously published in the United States as Kolyma Tales and Graphite.]]> 528 Varlam Shalamov 0141961953 Neal 5 4.42 1966 Kolyma Tales
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]]> <![CDATA[Flintlocks - A Practical Guide for their Use and Appreciation]]> 19181037 643 Eric A. Bye 0977073653 Neal 0 4.29 2013 Flintlocks - A Practical Guide for their Use and Appreciation
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]]> <![CDATA[Gun-flints And How to Make Them]]> 20528900 21 G.J. Kelly Neal 4 4.00 2011 Gun-flints And How to Make Them
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]]> <![CDATA[The 4-Hour Body: An Uncommon Guide to Rapid Fat-Loss, Incredible Sex, and Becoming Superhuman]]> 7148931 571 Timothy Ferriss 030746363X Neal 4 3.69 2000 The 4-Hour Body: An Uncommon Guide to Rapid Fat-Loss, Incredible Sex, and Becoming Superhuman
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]]> <![CDATA[An Album of Great Science Fiction Films]]> 1500801 Frank Manchel 0531045048 Neal 5 5.00 1976 An Album of Great Science Fiction Films
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]]> <![CDATA[Working with Hand Tools: Essential Techniques for Woodworking]]> 20344590
Whether you are a beginner with an idea in mind—and not a clue where to start—or an old pro with years of experience, you need the knowledge to ensure your project comes out right. From identifying and holding tools properly to constructing your own household furniture, Working with Hand Tools is your trusted resource for all things related to woodwork. Precise illustrations and design details provide a map for hundreds of woodworking projects,

� Sheds
� Trellises
� Tables
� Yard and garden accessories
� Fences
� Porches
� Furniture
� Cabinets
� And much more!

This comprehensive guide to the tools and techniques of woodworking has been a favorite of both amateur and professional woodworkers for over a century. Readers will learn to make almost anything using only hand tools. With nearly three thousand illustrations, this definitive guide is an invaluable resource for any do-it-yourselfer. If it’s wood, and there’s work to be done, don’t start without Paul N. Hasluck’s essential guide.]]> 768 Paul N. Hasluck 1629144517 Neal 3 4.00 2014 Working with Hand Tools: Essential Techniques for Woodworking
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]]> <![CDATA[The Workbench Design Book: The Art & Philosophy of Building Better Benches]]> 12670301 256 Christopher Schwarz 1440311323 Neal 5 4.51 2011 The Workbench Design Book: The Art & Philosophy of Building Better Benches
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]]> <![CDATA[The Workbench Book: A Craftsman's Guide from the Publishers of FWW (Craftsman's Guide to)]]> 1116715 256 Scott Landis 0918804760 Neal 4 4.11 1987 The Workbench Book: A Craftsman's Guide from the Publishers of FWW (Craftsman's Guide to)
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]]> <![CDATA[The Woodwright’s Guide: Working Wood with Wedge and Edge]]> 3393498
Beginning with the standing tree, each chapter of The Woodwright's Guide explores one of nine trades of faller, countryman and cleaver, hewer, log-builder, sawyer, carpenter, joiner, turner, and cabinetmaker. Each trade brings new tools and techniques; each trade uses a different character of material; but all are united by the grain in the wood and the enduring mastery of muscle and steel.

Hundreds of detailed drawings by Eleanor Underhill (Roy's daughter) illustrate the hand tools and processes for shaping and joining wood. A special concluding section contains detailed plans for making your own foot-powered lathes, workbenches, shaving horses, and taps and dies for wooden screws.

The Woodwright's Guide is informed by a lifetime of experience and study. A former master craftsman at Colonial Williamsburg, Roy has inspired millions to "just say no to power tools" through his continuing work as a historian, craftsman, activist, and teacher. In The Woodwright's Guide , he takes readers on a personal journey through a legacy of off-the-grid, self-reliant craftsmanship. It's a toolbox filled with insight and technique as well as wisdom and confidence for the artisan in all of us.]]> 192 Roy Underhill 0807859141 Neal 4 4.40 2008 The Woodwright’s Guide: Working Wood with Wedge and Edge
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]]> <![CDATA[Understanding Wood Finishing: How to Select and Apply the Right Finish (Fox Chapel Publishing) Practical, Comprehensive Guide; Over 300 Color Photos and 40 Reference Tables & Troubleshooting Guides]]> 9717126 320 Bob Flexner 1565235487 Neal 4 4.43 Understanding Wood Finishing: How to Select and Apply the Right Finish (Fox Chapel Publishing) Practical, Comprehensive Guide; Over 300 Color Photos and 40 Reference Tables & Troubleshooting Guides
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]]> Traditional Stickmaking 29501736 96 Charlie Walker 1785001108 Neal 0 4.00 Traditional Stickmaking
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]]> <![CDATA[The Toolbox Book: A Craftsman's Guide to Tool Chests, Cabinets, and Storage Systems]]> 1129113 208 Jim Tolpin 1561582727 Neal 4 4.34 1995 The Toolbox Book: A Craftsman's Guide to Tool Chests, Cabinets, and Storage Systems
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average rating: 4.34
book published: 1995
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]]> <![CDATA[Shop Drawings of Shaker Furniture & Woodenware (Vols, 1, 2 & 3)]]> 1912479 280 Ejner Handberg 0881507776 Neal 4 4.13 2007 Shop Drawings of Shaker Furniture & Woodenware (Vols, 1, 2 & 3)
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average rating: 4.13
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]]> <![CDATA[The Perfect Edge: The Ultimate Guide to Sharpening for Woodworkers]]> 7440785 224 Ron Hock 1558708588 Neal 4 4.36 2009 The Perfect Edge: The Ultimate Guide to Sharpening for Woodworkers
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average rating: 4.36
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]]> <![CDATA[New Masters of the Wooden Box: Expanding the Boundaries of Box Making (Fox Chapel Publishing) 34 Wood Artists, Stunning Boxes, and Design Inspiration for Woodworkers]]> 7575207 215 Oscar P. Fitzgerald 1565233921 Neal 3 3.75 2009 New Masters of the Wooden Box: Expanding the Boundaries of Box Making (Fox Chapel Publishing) 34 Wood Artists, Stunning Boxes, and Design Inspiration for Woodworkers
author: Oscar P. Fitzgerald
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average rating: 3.75
book published: 2009
rating: 3
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]]> <![CDATA[Measured Drawings of Shaker Furniture and Woodenware]]> 1195501
This book includes careful advice on the selection and drying of wood and provides accurate scale drawings of such sought-after Shaker items as apothecary cupboard, sewing stand, revolving stool, sewing accessories, workstand, high chair, cupboard chest, candlestands, stool dippers, chest of drawers, trestle table footstool, chair finials, work counter, drop leaf table, settee, knobs and pulls, tailoresses' counter, washstands, wall clock, oval boxes and carriers, sewing desk, chairs, lap desk, and more. Over 90 black-and-white drawings]]> 98 Ejner Handberg 0936399201 Neal 4 4.38 1980 Measured Drawings of Shaker Furniture and Woodenware
author: Ejner Handberg
name: Neal
average rating: 4.38
book published: 1980
rating: 4
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]]> <![CDATA[Measured Drawings of 18th Century American Furniture]]> 3635823 82 Ejner Handberg 0936399465 Neal 3 4.00 1982 Measured Drawings of 18th Century American Furniture
author: Ejner Handberg
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average rating: 4.00
book published: 1982
rating: 3
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]]> <![CDATA[Making Modern Danish Furniture]]> 6550757 88 Rolf Schütze 0442299761 Neal 3 3.20 1973 Making Modern Danish Furniture
author: Rolf Schütze
name: Neal
average rating: 3.20
book published: 1973
rating: 3
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]]> <![CDATA[Making Mechanical Marvels In Wood]]> 489555 192 Raymond Levy 0806973587 Neal 4 4.12 1991 Making Mechanical Marvels In Wood
author: Raymond Levy
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average rating: 4.12
book published: 1991
rating: 4
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]]> <![CDATA[Making Furniture Masterpieces: 30 Projects with Measured Drawings (Dover Crafts: Woodworking)]]> 454059 Woodcrafters can choose from pieces spanning a wide variety of styles � from a simple dovetailed box to an elegant Philadelphia Chippendale highboy. Included as well are directions for constructing a Dutch cupboard, refectory table, gateleg table, shelf top corner cupboard, Queen Anne hall table, Pennsylvania Dutch painted chest, and other distinctive pieces.
Easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions are accompanied by photographs and drawings as well as front and end views and detailed sketches of parts and procedures. Decorative skills such as woodcarving, upholstering, finishing, and wrought-iron work are also fully described and related for each piece.]]> 224 Franklin H. Gottshall 0486293386 Neal 5 4.18 1997 Making Furniture Masterpieces: 30 Projects with Measured Drawings (Dover Crafts: Woodworking)
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average rating: 4.18
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rating: 5
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]]> <![CDATA[Making Authentic Country Furniture: With Measured Drawings of Museum Classics (Dover Woodworking)]]> 2518765 Among the pieces represented are Shaker chairs, rockers, tables, and a wall cupboard; a New England settle, Spanish trestle table, Dutch gateleg table, French Canadian armoire and dresser, a Pennsylvania German corner cupboard and plate rack, as well as a wide array of country bedsteads, benches, stools, candlestands, plate racks, wall sconces, and much more.
Additional sections of the book provide historical background to several regional designs, describing the effects that various nationalities and ethnic and religious roots have had on furniture design and construction. A number of construction techniques (for creating dovetail joints, applied moldings, scrolled paneling, cabriole legs, mortise-and-tenon joints, and more) are also explored.
Profusely illustrated with some 800 photographs and line drawings, this richly informative manual will be valued by furniture makers for its clearly delineated technical segments as well as by anyone who has ever been fascinated by the construction and design of antique furniture.]]> 240 John Gerald Shea 0486277747 Neal 4 3.67 1994 Making Authentic Country Furniture: With Measured Drawings of Museum Classics (Dover Woodworking)
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average rating: 3.67
book published: 1994
rating: 4
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]]> <![CDATA[Make a Chair from a Tree: An Introduction to Working Green Wood]]> 3796333 130 John D. Alexander 1879335549 Neal 4 4.00 1978 Make a Chair from a Tree: An Introduction to Working Green Wood
author: John D. Alexander
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average rating: 4.00
book published: 1978
rating: 4
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]]> <![CDATA[The Impractical Cabinetmaker: Krenov on Composing, Making, and Detailing]]> 1239091 160 James Krenov 0941936511 Neal 4 4.37 1979 The Impractical Cabinetmaker: Krenov on Composing, Making, and Detailing
author: James Krenov
name: Neal
average rating: 4.37
book published: 1979
rating: 4
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]]> <![CDATA[Identifying Wood: Accurate Results With Simple Tools]]> 352565
Bruce Hoadley , a professor of wood science and technology at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, provides:]]> 240 R. Bruce Hoadley 0942391047 Neal 5 4.45 1990 Identifying Wood: Accurate Results With Simple Tools
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average rating: 4.45
book published: 1990
rating: 5
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]]> <![CDATA[Hand-Applied Finishes (Fine Woodworking DVD Workshop)]]> 825344 192 Jeff Jewitt 1561581542 Neal 4 4.00 1997 Hand-Applied Finishes (Fine Woodworking DVD Workshop)
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average rating: 4.00
book published: 1997
rating: 4
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]]> <![CDATA[Fine Woodworking Design Book Eight: Original Furniture from the World's Finest Craftsmen]]> 6695876 176 Scott Gibson 1600850596 Neal 0 3.60 2009 Fine Woodworking Design Book Eight: Original Furniture from the World's Finest Craftsmen
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average rating: 3.60
book published: 2009
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]]> <![CDATA[Easy-to-Make Wooden Sundials (Dover Crafts: Woodworking)]]> 2211070 64 Milton Stoneman 0486241416 Neal 4 3.83 1982 Easy-to-Make Wooden Sundials (Dover Crafts: Woodworking)
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name: Neal
average rating: 3.83
book published: 1982
rating: 4
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]]> <![CDATA[Workbenches: From Design And Theory To Construction And Use]]> 2160647 144 Christopher Schwarz 1558708405 Neal 5 4.44 2007 Workbenches: From Design And Theory To Construction And Use
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average rating: 4.44
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]]> <![CDATA[The Practical Workshop: A Woodworker's Guide to Workbenches, Layout & Tools]]> 35106532 Everything in its place.... Whether woodworking is your hobby or your profession, you'll get more enjoyment and satisfaction from the craft when you have a practical and functional workspace.The Practical Workshop is your guide to setting up a sensible shop with an efficient workflow and everything you need to make the best use of your time. From workbenches to shop furniture to storage solutions, this book covers the essentials. You'll learn strategies for machine and fixture placement. You'll discover ways to streamline your operations and get plans for all the shop furniture you need to outfit your space.•Get started with guidelines for putting together a basic toolkit and some quick sawhorses.•Focus your shop around a central workbench--you'll find complete plans for two benches, a gallery of bench designs and ideas for personalizing your workbench for your specific needs.•Get helpful advice for placing machinery and instructions for building shop furniture and fixtures.Woodworking can be a respite from the bustle of daily life, especially if your shop is well-organized and your tools are where they're supposed to be. This book can help you set up a great workspace, avoid clutter and get the most out of your woodworking.]]> 574 Christopher Schwarz 1440351309 Neal 3 4.20 The Practical Workshop: A Woodworker's Guide to Workbenches, Layout & Tools
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]]> <![CDATA[Making & Mastering Wood Planes: Revised Edition]]> 46963
"Serves as an elegant framework for teaching many of the fundamentals of fine woodworking."-- Woodshop News

Small and extremely comfortable to use, wooden hand planes bring machined surfaces to an alluring, silky smoothness-but they can't be bought anywhere. Fortunately, this meticulously complete, photo-packed guide is like two volumes in one, 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. One of the most respected woodworkers around digs deeply into the art of crafting and working with this personalized tool, helping even the most uninitiated with dozens of detailed boxed sidebars on the basics. Every step in the construction process receives extremely close preparing the plane blank, bandsaw pointers, drift angle, tension, tuning and using hand tools, sharpening with ease speed, and reliability, cross pin location, and gluing up. Handle the plane well to get a good stroke going; and take a look at invaluable planning aids and special techniques. There's no other manual on the market to match this woodworking masterpiece.]]> 192 David Finck 140272022X Neal 5 4.06 2000 Making & Mastering Wood Planes: Revised Edition
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average rating: 4.06
book published: 2000
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]]> <![CDATA[The Handplane Book (Taunton Books & Videos for Fellow Enthusiasts)]]> 1367882 272 Garrett Hack 1561587125 Neal 4 4.19 1997 The Handplane Book (Taunton Books & Videos for Fellow Enthusiasts)
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average rating: 4.19
book published: 1997
rating: 4
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]]> From Truths to Tools 36555060 197 Jim Tolpin Neal 3 4.00 From Truths to Tools
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]]> <![CDATA[Fine Woodworking Best Workbenches]]> 13593886 Fine Woodworking Best Workbenches, a collection of the best articles on the subject from America’s premier woodworking magazine. Filled with focused advice on how to choose and customize a workbench, this book will prove invaluable to woodworkers of all skill levels. Whether you’re looking for a quick and easy workstation that will handle 90% of what you need or a no-compromise workbench that will function flawlessly for decades, or you just want to soup up an existing or ready-made workbench, this indispensible reference book offers the best projects and designs, ranging from traditional to special-purpose workbenches and those sporting the latest innovations and hardware.]]> 176 Fine Woodworking Magazine 1600853897 Neal 0 3.33 Fine Woodworking Best Workbenches
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]]> <![CDATA[The Complete Guide to Sharpening (Fine Woodworking)]]> 4579692 256 Leonard Lee 1561580678 Neal 4 4.27 1995 The Complete Guide to Sharpening (Fine Woodworking)
author: Leonard Lee
name: Neal
average rating: 4.27
book published: 1995
rating: 4
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]]> <![CDATA[Lumberjack Lingo: A Dictionary of the Logging Era]]> 3946835 261 L.G. Sorden 0942802128 Neal 0 4.00 Lumberjack Lingo: A Dictionary of the Logging Era
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]]> <![CDATA[Zakka Handmades: 24 Projects Sewn from Natural Fabrics to Help Organize, Adorn, and Simplify Your Life]]> 15850804 128 Amy Morinaka 1589237501 Neal 0 3.80 2013 Zakka Handmades: 24 Projects Sewn from Natural Fabrics to Help Organize, Adorn, and Simplify Your Life
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name: Neal
average rating: 3.80
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]]> <![CDATA[The Sewing Book: An Encyclopedic Resource of Step-by-Step Techniques]]> 4525084
The Tools section begins with the basic toolkit, opening up into everything you could possibly need - every type of cutting tool and machine foot is shown. This section also includes information on patterns - how to measure, how to use, and how to adjust them. Gallery spreads appear throughout the substantial Techniques section and showcase darts, zips, pleats etc, as well as showing key stitches. Plus, you can bring your acquired and refined skills to fruition as you make some of the 25 home decor and clothing projects at the back of the book. With The Sewing Book on your shelf, you've got every sewing question covered.]]> 400 Alison Smith 0756642809 Neal 4 4.37 2009 The Sewing Book: An Encyclopedic Resource of Step-by-Step Techniques
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name: Neal
average rating: 4.37
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]]> <![CDATA[Bend-the-Rules Sewing: The Essential Guide to a Whole New Way to Sew]]> 551890
Written with Amy’s characteristic warmth and flair, you’ll find information on basic equipment and supplies, advice on choosing and using fabrics, and a fantastic section on techniques. In addition, Amy walks readers through easy, inspiring patterns designed for the fashion-savvy crafter. Playful, modern projects, which include pillows, aprons, and purses, help novices master sewing skills while providing immediate sewing gratification—and confidence. Best of all, Amy explains what’s easy, what’s hard, and when not to sweat the small stuff.

With its best-friend tone, solid reference section, and supercute projects, this is the introduction to sewing that you won’t want to be without.]]> 144 Amy Karol 0307347214 Neal 4 3.88 2007 Bend-the-Rules Sewing: The Essential Guide to a Whole New Way to Sew
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average rating: 3.88
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]]> <![CDATA[Tom Brown's Field Guide to Nature Observation and Tracking]]> 212616
This unique volume teaches us the basics of sight, smell, and taste; it shows us how to become one with nature, and how to receive all the signs and signals of the multitude of living creatures with whom we share the beauty and bounty of the wilderness.

� How to restore to our senses all the amazing powers stolen away by civilization
•How to move as silently as the Native American scouts
•How to spot and identify the tracks of a vast variety of animals
•How to find humas lost in the wilderness

TOM BROWN'S FIELD America's most popular nature reference books, Tom Brown's bestselling field guides are specially designed for both beginners and experienced explorers. Fully illustrated and comprehensive, each volume includes practical information, time-tested nature skills, and exciting new ways to rediscover the earth around us.]]> 288 Tom Brown Jr. 0425099660 Neal 5 4.22 1960 Tom Brown's Field Guide to Nature Observation and Tracking
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average rating: 4.22
book published: 1960
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]]> <![CDATA[Tom Brown's Science and Art of Tracking: Nature's Path to Spiritual Discovery]]> 434016 240 Tom Brown Jr. 0425157725 Neal 4 4.08 1999 Tom Brown's Science and Art of Tracking: Nature's Path to Spiritual Discovery
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name: Neal
average rating: 4.08
book published: 1999
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]]> <![CDATA[Books Primitive Skills & Crafts]]> 1052191 Here are ancient techniques that can be adapted for the modern outdoorsman—making stone blades and ax handles, cordage and sandals, cooking fires and stone ovens, trapping and more.

Anyone eager to master survival skills for outdoor vacations, or simply to find a fun new family activity for a Saturday afternoon, will be educated and inspired by the practical advice presented here by archaeologists, anthropologists, primitive practitioners, craftsmen, and artisans.

These experts help modern readers rediscover the skills that have served humanity for millennia:

Fire-making
Camp cooking
Basket weaving
Pottery making
Animal tracking
And much more

You can even learn how to turn seashells into arrowheads or make glue from yucca plants. Plus, there’s intriguing information on the benefits of a hunter-gatherer diet. More than just a how-to, this handbook provides inspiration to live life to the fullest.]]> 272 Richard Jamison 1602391483 Neal 4 3.78 1985 Books Primitive Skills & Crafts
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average rating: 3.78
book published: 1985
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]]> <![CDATA[Mountain Man Skills: Hunting, Trapping, Woodwork, and More]]> 25953113 Crafts and Skills of the Mountain Man is a fascinating, practical guide to the skills that have made the mountain men famous worldwide as outdoorsmen and craftsmen. Readers can replicate outdoor living by trying a hand at making rafts and canoes, constructing tools, and living off the land.

Learn key skills

Building a strong fire.
Learning to hunt and butcher your meals.
Creating a safe and solid shelter.
And much more!

Whether you’re an avid outdoorsman or a novice hiker, Crafts and Skills of the Mountain Man is your handbook to not only surviving outdoors, but flourishing. The style of the mountain man is unique and popular, especially among young people, historians, and those with a special interest in living off the land. The mountain man has been successful outdoors for ages, and now you can too with the skills, tips, and tricks included in this handy manual.

Skyhorse Publishing is proud to publish a broad range of books for hunters and firearms enthusiasts. We publish books about shotguns, rifles, handguns, target shooting, gun collecting, self-defense, archery, ammunition, knives, gunsmithing, gun repair, and wilderness survival. We publish books on deer hunting, big game hunting, small game hunting, wing shooting, turkey hunting, deer stands, duck blinds, bowhunting, wing shooting, hunting dogs, and more. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home.]]> 264 Stephen Vincent Brennan 162914049X Neal 3 3.55 2015 Mountain Man Skills: Hunting, Trapping, Woodwork, and More
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average rating: 3.55
book published: 2015
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]]> <![CDATA[Making Native American Hunting, Fighting, and Survival Tools: The Complete Guide to Making and Using Traditional tools]]> 1296569 272 Monte Burch 159228020X Neal 4 3.76 2004 Making Native American Hunting, Fighting, and Survival Tools: The Complete Guide to Making and Using Traditional tools
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average rating: 3.76
book published: 2004
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]]> Hunting with the Bow & Arrow 21869301 102 Saxton T. Pope 1497520010 Neal 4 4.67 1923 Hunting with the Bow & Arrow
author: Saxton T. Pope
name: Neal
average rating: 4.67
book published: 1923
rating: 4
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]]> <![CDATA[How to Shit in the Woods: An Environmentally Sound Approach to a Lost Art]]> 9531947
World changes come fast and furious, and in the backcountry it is no different. The practice of “packing-it-out,� adopted to protect high use areas and fragile eco-systems, is here to stay. We are now often urged to haul our poop home. Or with increasing frequency, the whole business is mandatory. To assist with all this responsible human waste disposal, Meyer’s new edition features the latest in product innovations, from classy high-tech to inexpensive do-it-yourself. She covers the most current solutions to the health risks of drinking straight from wilderness waterways; presents a raft of natural substitutes for the purist swearing off toilet tissue; and offers a wealth of new recommendations for ladies who must make do without a loo.

This down-to-earth guide has been employed as a training aid for scout troops, outdoor schools, and wilderness programs for inner-city youth; for rangers with the U.S. Forest Service, National Park Service, and Bureau of Land Management; as well as for whitewater rafting guides, backcountry outfitters, and members of the military.

In rowing hundreds of urbanites down whitewater rivers, Meyer honed her squatting skills and found she “wasn’t alone in the klutz department.� Her delightfully shameless discussion of a once-shameful activity, her erudite examination of its associated vocabulary, and her unapologetic promotion of its colorful vernacular make How to Shit in the Woods essential and vastly entertaining reading for anyone who’s ever paused at the edge of the forest and “Where do I go to go ?”]]> 113 Kathleen Meyer 1580083633 Neal 4 3.91 1989 How to Shit in the Woods: An Environmentally Sound Approach to a Lost Art
author: Kathleen Meyer
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average rating: 3.91
book published: 1989
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]]> <![CDATA[The 2 Oz. Backpacker: A Problem Solving Manual for Use in the Wilds]]> 13584283 HOW TO...make quick repairs to packs, boots, tents, beds and stoves...choose and develop a campsite for maximum comfort and shelter...deal with emergencies, storms and other difficulties...treat blisters, hypothermia, sunburn, bleeding, elevation sickness, etc... keep snug, dry, comfortable and warm in heavy weather.PLUS TIPS ON fire building, cooking, water treatment, getting found when lost, hiking, climbing, cross-country and route-finding techniques.From the Trade Paperback edition.]]> 144 Robert Snyder Wood 0307816257 Neal 4 3.20 1982 The 2 Oz. Backpacker: A Problem Solving Manual for Use in the Wilds
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average rating: 3.20
book published: 1982
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]]> <![CDATA[Fifty Years a Hunter & Trapper]]> 5625641 320 Eldred Nathaniel Woodcock 1565549821 Neal 4 4.00 1941 Fifty Years a Hunter & Trapper
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average rating: 4.00
book published: 1941
rating: 4
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]]> Quick & Easy Origami Boxes 1124003 Tomoko Fuse 488996052X Neal 5 4.09 1994 Quick & Easy Origami Boxes
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name: Neal
average rating: 4.09
book published: 1994
rating: 5
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]]> <![CDATA[Prehistoric Origami: Dinosaurs and Other Creatures: Second Revised Edition]]> 26629971 120 John Montroll 1517077486 Neal 5 4.50 1990 Prehistoric Origami: Dinosaurs and Other Creatures: Second Revised Edition
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average rating: 4.50
book published: 1990
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]]> Origami to Astonish and Amuse 567548
Imagine folding a piece of paper into nail clippers that really work, or a Swiss Army knife that actually opens, or a surfer on a wave that crashes when the surfer is slid forward. These are just a few of the amazing, interactive paper folding projects to be found in Jeremy Shafer's Origami to Astonish and Amuse .

Featuring hundreds of entertaining models and folding ideas, ranging from amazingly simple to ridiculously complex, this inspiring how to do origami book is a perfect fun arts and crafts book for creating toys and decorations the whole family can enjoy--a perfect gift book to jump start creativity!]]> 256 Jeremy Shafer 0312254040 Neal 5 4.41 2001 Origami to Astonish and Amuse
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]]> <![CDATA[Origami Tessellations: Awe-Inspiring Geometric Designs (AK Peters/CRC Recreational Mathematics Series)]]> 5566697 128 Eric Gjerde 1568814518 Neal 5 4.56 2008 Origami Tessellations: Awe-Inspiring Geometric Designs (AK Peters/CRC Recreational Mathematics Series)
author: Eric Gjerde
name: Neal
average rating: 4.56
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]]> <![CDATA[Origami: Step by Step (Dover Origami Papercraft)]]> 2691208 Readers will find hundreds of detailed, step-by-step diagrams and illustrations of finished paper art that will enable even beginners to fashion such simple objects as a flower, a Japanese box, and a church. Experienced paperfolders can hone their skills on such challenging projects as a squirrel on a log, birds in a nest, and a full-masted sailing ship. Among the projects is a selection of wonderfully constructed figures by origamist Patricia Crawford that will test the abilities of even the most competent paperfolders.
In all, over 30 entertaining and inventive projects � including a mermaid, a kangaroo, a film star, a stalking cat, a unicorn, a tetrahedron, and more � will delight origami fans of all ages and abilities. Once basic folds and methods have been mastered, folders can attempt original models on their own with ease.]]> 64 Robert Harbin 0486401367 Neal 3 3.61 Origami: Step by Step (Dover Origami Papercraft)
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]]> Origami Sea Life 1104960 Each project is illustrated with step-by-step instructions, utilizing the unique folds which make each of these animals so lifelike. Beginner and expert alike will find hours of creative fun in these pages.
Origami Sea Life also includes a summary of the history of origami sea life. Information on types of paper and the technique of wet folding make this book indispensible for all those with an interest in papercraft.]]> 192 John Montroll 0486267652 Neal 4 4.25 1991 Origami Sea Life
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average rating: 4.25
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]]> <![CDATA[Origami Ooh La La! Action Origami for Performance and Play]]> 10602665 256 Jeremy Shafer 1456439642 Neal 5 4.57 2010 Origami Ooh La La! Action Origami for Performance and Play
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average rating: 4.57
book published: 2010
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]]> <![CDATA[Origami Omnibus: Paper Folding for Everybody]]> 1344842 384 Kunihiko Kasahara 4817090014 Neal 4 4.10 1988 Origami Omnibus: Paper Folding for Everybody
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average rating: 4.10
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]]> Origami Made Easy 1344846 128 Kunihiko Kasahara 0870402536 Neal 4 3.44 1973 Origami Made Easy
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]]> <![CDATA[Origami Insects and Their Kin: Step-By-Step Instructions in Over 1500 Diagrams (Dover Crafts: Origami & Papercrafts)]]> 1139820 Create a swarm of cleverly designed paper insects. Noted origamist presents step-by-step instructions and diagrams for 20 challenging projects: treehopper, spotted ladybug, orb weaver, tarantula, tick, butterfly, grasshopper, dragonfly, praying mantis, scorpion, and more. Helpful sections on symbols and terms and general folding directions. Intermediate to advanced level.
]]> 155 Robert J. Lang 0486286029 Neal 4 4.20 1995 Origami Insects and Their Kin: Step-By-Step Instructions in Over 1500 Diagrams (Dover Crafts: Origami & Papercrafts)
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book published: 1995
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]]> <![CDATA[Origami in Action : Paper Toys That Fly, Flap, Gobble, and Inflate]]> 1389519
Step-by-step diagrams, instructions, and photographs of the finished projects will show you how to make origami that are both decorative and interactive.

Projects
--Flapping Butterfly
--Blow-up Bunny
--Barking Wolf
--Talking Dragon
--Wagging-Tail Doggie
--Boardsailor
--Swimming Manatee
--Indian Paddling a Canoe

From simple creations to advanced works of art, Origami in Action will show you how to create unique and original origami toys and decorations.]]> 160 Robert J. Lang 0312156189 Neal 4 3.90 1997 Origami in Action : Paper Toys That Fly, Flap, Gobble, and Inflate
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]]> Origami from Angelfish to Zen 203027 ]]> 256 Peter Engel 0486281388 Neal 4 4.39 1989 Origami from Angelfish to Zen
author: Peter Engel
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average rating: 4.39
book published: 1989
rating: 4
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]]> Origami for the Connoisseur 548160 If you are an accomplished paperfolder you will be inspired by the beauty and logic of the geometric form as discovered in such designs as Hourglass, Rotating Tetrahedon, Brain Ticklers, and Extraterrestrial Being. You will delight in the wit and poetry of representational origami as you create delicate and winsome patterns for Kitten, Goose, Pelican, Giraffe, Camellia, Spiral Snail Shell, Ground Beetle, Pine Cone, Fox, and many more designs. What's more, you will find the key to successfully mastering numerous intricate techniques and complex paper fold...with ease!
This is no ordinary origami workbook. Complicated processes are made highly accessible-yet remain daring-through clear, concise instructions and highly detailed diagrams. One of the unexpected joys of the book is that its mentally invigorating text will serve as an ongoing inspiration to novel approaches and new origami adventures - even after you have completed a project.]]> 168 Kunihiko Kasahara 4817090022 Neal 5 4.41 1987 Origami for the Connoisseur
author: Kunihiko Kasahara
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average rating: 4.41
book published: 1987
rating: 5
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]]> <![CDATA[Origami Flowers (Dover Origami Papercraft)]]> 1744580 80 James Minoru Sakoda 0486402851 Neal 3 3.91 1998 Origami Flowers (Dover Origami Papercraft)
author: James Minoru Sakoda
name: Neal
average rating: 3.91
book published: 1998
rating: 3
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]]> <![CDATA[Origami Design Secrets: Mathematical Methods for an Ancient Art, Second Edition (AK Peters/CRC Recreational Mathematics Series)]]> 12161174 770 Robert J. Lang 1568814364 Neal 5 4.61 2003 Origami Design Secrets: Mathematical Methods for an Ancient Art, Second Edition (AK Peters/CRC Recreational Mathematics Series)
author: Robert J. Lang
name: Neal
average rating: 4.61
book published: 2003
rating: 5
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]]> Origami Boxes 1124000 64 Tomoko Fuse 0870408216 Neal 5 4.29 1975 Origami Boxes
author: Tomoko Fuse
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average rating: 4.29
book published: 1975
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]]> The Origami Bible 7850241 144 Nick Robinson 1843401053 Neal 4 4.50 The Origami Bible
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]]> <![CDATA[Origami Art: 15 Exquisite Folded Paper Designs from the Origamido Studio]]> 4373183 Fold advanced origami projects with this beautiful origami book.

From the Origamido Studio, world renowned origami artists Michael G. LaFosse and Richard L. Alexander introduce a unique collection of origami paper craft projects. Origami Art features folding instructions for complex 3D origami models. These featured origami projects will amaze and astound paper folders with their intricate and lifelike qualities. Also featured within this origami book, are articles on paper selection and preparation for each project; advanced techniques, such as "wetfolding" and compound origami plant design and construction.

LaFosse and Alexander embrace every aspect of this fascinating art form and present it brilliantly for advanced paper folders and the artist in us all. While knowledge of some basic folds are needed, the clear, expert instructions allow readers to learn origami at a very high level, without requiring a great deal of previous origami knowledge or experience.

This origami book contains:
144 pages of full-color
Advanced origami folding techniques and tips
Clear, step-by-step instructions
15 signature origami projects
If you're eager to dive into a premium collection of challenging origami designs, then this exciting paper folding guide is for you! LaFosse's expert instructions will step you through the creation of origami masterpieces that are beautiful to behold and make wonderful gifts.

Origami art projects include:
American Alligator
Pond Turtles
Monk Seal
Malaysian Birdwing Butterfly
Munich Orchid
And many more…]]> 144 Michael G. LaFosse 4805309989 Neal 5 4.29 2008 Origami Art: 15 Exquisite Folded Paper Designs from the Origamido Studio
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average rating: 4.29
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]]> <![CDATA[Origami 4: The Art of Paper-Folding]]> 3277354 Book by 192 Robert Harbin 0340218223 Neal 3 4.12 Origami 4: The Art of Paper-Folding
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]]> <![CDATA[The New Origami: Dozens of Projects Using the Newest Kinds of Origami: Modular, Puzzle, Storytelling, Practical, Symmetrical, and Layered]]> 1688544 191 Steve Biddle 0312080379 Neal 4 3.88 1993 The New Origami: Dozens of Projects Using the Newest Kinds of Origami: Modular, Puzzle, Storytelling, Practical, Symmetrical, and Layered
author: Steve Biddle
name: Neal
average rating: 3.88
book published: 1993
rating: 4
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]]> <![CDATA[Mythological Creatures and the Chinese Zodiac in Origami]]> 285265 128 John Montroll 0486289710 Neal 4 4.14 1996 Mythological Creatures and the Chinese Zodiac in Origami
author: John Montroll
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average rating: 4.14
book published: 1996
rating: 4
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]]> <![CDATA[Mythical Beings (Origami Today)]]> 3261045 96 Jay Ansill 0060968664 Neal 4 4.00 1992 Mythical Beings (Origami Today)
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average rating: 4.00
book published: 1992
rating: 4
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]]> <![CDATA[How to Make Origami Airplanes That Fly]]> 1139826 96 Gery Hsu 0486273520 Neal 4 3.72 1992 How to Make Origami Airplanes That Fly
author: Gery Hsu
name: Neal
average rating: 3.72
book published: 1992
rating: 4
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