Ergebnis für "Craft" in Politik & Sozialwissenschaften

In Craeft, archaeologist and medieval historian Alexander Langlands argues that our modern understanding of craft only skims the surface. His journeys from his home in Wales have taken him along the Atlantic seaboard of Europe, from Spain through France and England to Scotland and Iceland in search of the lost meaning of craft.

How we can meet the challenges of our age by moving away from the political and economic philosophies of both the left and right to a more equitable re-organization of society, economy, land and food production, driven by the local community rather than a central government.

A philosopher/mechanic's wise (and sometimes funny) look at the challenges and pleasures of working with one's hands “This is a deep exploration of craftsmanship by someone with real, hands-on knowledge. The book is also quirky, surprising, and sometimes quite moving.” —Richard Sennett...

A whip-smart and illuminating exploration of the world’s fascination with witches from podcast host and practicing witch Pam Grossman (The Witch Wave), who delves deeply into why witches have intrigued us for centuries and why they’re more relevant now than ever. When you think of a witch...

A riveting and revealing look at the shows that helped cable television drama emerge as the signature art form of the twenty-first century. In the late 1990s and early 2000s, the landscape of television began an unprecedented transformation. While the networks continued to chase the lowest...

'Indispensable – brilliantly grounded in first-hand experience and telling detail. Compelling' - Rory Stewart From top defence analyst Jack Watling, Statecraft reveals how states collaborate, compete and fight in this era of global turmoil. Why did Russia struggle in the early months of its...

This guide enables you to create an authentic Australian accent. The course starts by discussing the oral posture necessary to develop an Australian accent including various exercises to help apply the knowledge areas that are discussed. Then the course includes additional exercises to rehearse and refine your Australian accent as you listen to native speakers and then repeat key words and phrases in a structured setting, giving you quick feedback to improve and refine you accent.

“A phenomenal contribution to our understanding of the ongoing violence throughout the Americas against [Indigenous women, girls, and Two-Spirit people].” — Randall Akee, the Kidd Professor of Indigenous Governance and Development, Harvard Kennedy School An extraordinary forensic history...

Adam Plantinga, author of the acclaimed 400 Things Cops Know and a 17-year veteran sergeant with the San Francisco Police Department, gives an inside view of the police officer's job, from handling evidence and conducting interrogations to coping with danger, violence, and death. Not hesitating to confront controversial issues, Plantinga presents the police officer's views on police shootings, racial profiling, and relationships between police and the community.

Why do we write? What does it mean to be a writer? This book contains no useful tips on grammar, style, or plot. Instead, it focuses on the observation and perspective that is needed to be a good writer—on the fact that writing is an expression of the art of living. A lovely journey through a very Edwardian world.

A writing companion, inspirational guide to the craft, and anthology featuring interactive multi-genre work from the acclaimed organization on its twenty-fifth anniversary. We all have stories to tell, but not everyone gets the mentoring and training or encouragement to become a great...

A Weird Show for Weirdos Who Make Things How do you make art when the world feels like it’s on fire? Welcome to Craft and Chaos, the podcast for creative minds trying to thrive in the madness. Whether you write, paint, build, perform, or daydream ideas that keep you up at night, this show is your companion through the wild ride of making something out of nothing. Join Misty, Pete, Kyle, and Ryan — a ragtag team of creative types — as they dive into the joy, frustration, and beautiful mess of the artistic process. From the spark of inspiration to the reality of “I actually made this,”...

Grab your current work-in-progress and stitch along while I yap about my thoughts on witchcraft, sewing, quilting, and much more!

Textiles matter! It is the most ubiquitous and powerful material we live with - it has the power to fulfil both our senses and our soul. Join Mili Tharakan, a Smart Textiles designer and researcher with 20+ years experience, as she speaks to textile makers, engineers, bio-chemists, material scientists, artists, innovators and others who are pushing the boundaries of the Textile and Fashion industry by creating textiles that challenge the very meaning, role and function of fabrics as we know it today.Through her conversations and insights with global experts, she brings alive the myriad facets...

As workers attempt new modes of employment in the era of the Great Resignation, they face a labor landscape that is increasingly uncertain and stubbornly unequal. With Handcrafted Careers, sociologist Eli Revelle Yano Wilson dives headfirst into the everyday lives of workers in the craft beer industry to address key questions facing American workers today: about what makes a good career, who gets to have one, and how careers progress without established models.

From one of America’s leading educators, a timeless approach for education that cultivates intelligent, happy, purposeful, and morally grounded young people. In The Well-Educated Child, Dr. Deborah Kenny offers an inspiring vision for American education. Drawing on decades of experience in...

Dein Podcast für Energiesparen, Energieberatung und die Energiewende „Die Energiekosten steigen, die Umwelt leidet, und die Energiewende klopft an unsere Tür. Aber wie können wir persönlich dazu beitragen und gleichzeitig unsere Ausgaben senken? In Energie gewinnt immer dreht sich alles um clevere Tipps zum Energiesparen, praktische Energieberatung und die großen Veränderungen der Energiewende. Ob es um nachhaltige Technologien, einfache Maßnahmen im Alltag oder den Weg zu einem klimafreundlichen Leben geht – hier erfährst du, wie du die Macht der Energie nutzen kannst, um Geld zu ...

Within the last few decades, several obesity-reducing low carbohydrate diets have come to the public's attention. What few realize is that these are all the grandchildren in thought to William Banting, an undertaker who, in 1864, wrote one a short book that launched the first incredibly popular diet for obesity. Banting was immortalized by having his name enter the English language as a verb. Three examples include an Irishman, Captain Boycott, whose name entered the language in the 1860s.

Mein Name ist Agnes Johanna, ich bin Künstlerin, Mutter, YouTubeCreator, Krankenschwester und betreibe einen Onlineshop. Ich veröffentliche zweimal die Woche Tutorials zum Thema Junk Journal auf YouTube und einmal im Monat einen Newsletter mit Impulsen, News und kostenlosen Downloads zum basteln. Da ich mich mit dem Schreiben der Impulse im Newsletter immer sehr schwer getan habe, habe ich mich dafür entschieden stattdessen eine Sprachnachricht an meine Abonnenten zu schicken. Dann kam mir die Idee einen Podcast einzurichten... Ich rede nämlich gern und viel. Dieser Podcast ist also eine ...

Immerse yourself in the thrilling journey of Anderson, the courageous third officer on board the renowned opium clipper, Eamont. Built in Cowes, the Eamont played a pivotal role in the opening of Japan to foreigners in 1858, acting as a dispatch boat between Nagasaki and Shanghai. This vessel was instrumental in the negotiations for Japans first commercial treaty, despite facing significant opposition. The Eamonts crew experienced the wonders of uncharted territories, witnessing history in the making. They withstood the devastating September Typhoon of 1858, where they had to cut away her ...