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Author : Felicia Lo
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2017-01-12
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781632504128

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Dyeing to Spin & Knit by Felicia Lo Pdf

Inspire and unleash a passion for hand-crafted color! "Unapologetic" is how Felicia Lo always describes her obsession with color and craft. In Dyeing to Spin and Knit, Felicia, founder and creative director of SweetGeorgia Yarns and highly sought after teacher and lecturer, provides clear and accessible guidance for creating gorgeous hand-dyed yarns and spinning fibers and an understanding of how dyeing affects knitted yarn and handspun yarn. Fiber artists will learn the fundamentals of how color works, how to combine and coordinate colors, and how to control the results when dyeing wool and silk yarns and fibers. Spinners will learn how to subdue intense and bright colorways or prevent muddiness in handspun. Knitters will gain the knowledge to avoid or maximize the effects of pooling. And finally, this book will include 10 patterns that use hand-dyed and handspun yarns and fibers to their most exciting advantage in knitting projects. Complete with detailed photographs from Felicia's own dyeing studio, Dyeing to Spin and Knit offers a master class in preparing hand-dyed yarns and fibers. Ignite your love of color--unapologetically!

Author : Robert Charles Wilson
Publisher : Tor Books
Page : 468 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2010-07-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781429915434

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Spin by Robert Charles Wilson Pdf

From the author of Axis and Vortex, the first Hugo Award-winning novel in the environmental apocalyptic Spin Trilogy... One night in October when he was ten years old, Tyler Dupree stood in his back yard and watched the stars go out. They all flared into brilliance at once, then disappeared, replaced by a flat, empty black barrier. He and his best friends, Jason and Diane Lawton, had seen what became known as the Big Blackout. It would shape their lives. The effect is worldwide. The sun is now a featureless disk--a heat source, rather than an astronomical object. The moon is gone, but tides remain. Not only have the world's artificial satellites fallen out of orbit, their recovered remains are pitted and aged, as though they'd been in space far longer than their known lifespans. As Tyler, Jason, and Diane grow up, space probe reveals a bizarre truth: The barrier is artificial, generated by huge alien artifacts. Time is passing faster outside the barrier than inside--more than a hundred million years per day on Earth. At this rate, the death throes of the sun are only about forty years in our future. Jason, now a promising young scientist, devotes his life to working against this slow-moving apocalypse. Diane throws herself into hedonism, marrying a sinister cult leader who's forged a new religion out of the fears of the masses. Earth sends terraforming machines to Mars to let the onrush of time do its work, turning the planet green. Next they send humans...and immediately get back an emissary with thousands of years of stories to tell about the settling of Mars. Then Earth's probes reveal that an identical barrier has appeared around Mars. Jason, desperate, seeds near space with self-replicating machines that will scatter copies of themselves outward from the sun--and report back on what they find. Life on Earth is about to get much, much stranger. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

Author : Tom Lodziak
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2020-08-21
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798666492536

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Spin by Tom Lodziak Pdf

Table tennis is a weirdly addictive sport. All over the world, an army of amateur table tennis players compete in leagues, tournaments, pub battles, work challenges and 'friendly' family games. A 78-year-old can beat a 28-year-old. A 10-year-old can make a grown man cry. To win, you need ninja-like reflexes, the control and coordination of a tightrope-artist, and the tactical dexterity of a chess grandmaster.In this book, coach Tom Lodziak will help you improve your table tennis skills, win more points and win more matches. Tom shares tips on training, service, returning serves, winning points, tactics, playing matches and continual improvement. These are tips which work at amateur level. Tips which are achievable. Tips which will make a difference, even if you only play one hour per week. Are you ready to transform your table tennis game?

Author : William T. Tilden
Publisher : Read Books Ltd
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2011-11-09
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781447493877

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Match Play and the Spin of the Ball by William T. Tilden Pdf

“Match Play and the Spin of the Ball” is a vintage guide to tennis by William T. Tilden. William Tatem Tilden II (1893 – 1953), commonly known as "Big Bill", was an American tennis player who is often hailed as one of the greatest tennis players of all time With simple explanations and helpful diagrams, this fantastic guide is highly recommended for both new and experienced players alike, and it is not to be missed by collectors of vintage sporting literature. Contents include: “Our Greatest Player”, “Chapter I - The Spin Of The Ball”, “Chapter II – Grips”, “Chapter III - Footwork And Timing”, “Chapter IV - Attack And Defence”, “Chapter V - Singles And Doubles”, “Chapter VI - The All-Court Game”, “Chapter VII - The Value Of Intensive Practice”, “Chapter VIII - Youth To The Fore”, etc. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially-commissioned new biography of the author.

Author : Arv Olson
Publisher : Heritage House Publishing Co
Page : 434 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781927051412

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Backspin by Arv Olson Pdf

Backspin is a comprehensive overview of everything golf-related in BC. Veteran sportswriter Arv Olson's work on the trailblazers and the growth of the game and the province's golf courses was "the preeminent resource" on golf history when he self-published Backspin in 1992. This first Heritage House edition has been completely updated and revamped to mark 2012's 120th anniversary of golf in BC. Since its start in Beacon Hill Park in Victoria and Stanley Park in Vancouver, golf has been backed by an assortment of colourful characters who have enthusiastically teamed up to create courses and clubs in the heart of many towns-some of them even running for office to protect their links. Backspin is an encyclopedic reference on the growth of BC's golf game, legendary golf figures past and present, and the golf courses of BC. Olson doesn't neglect the fun, either, including entertaining golf anecdotes and writings from the early days. Hall of Famers and humble hackers, old pros and lucky ace-makers--Olson's history of the game completes the circuit, including everything from humour and hardship to murder and mayhem.

Author : Denis Rudolf
Publisher : Forschungszentrum Jülich
Page : 137 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9783893368945

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Femtosecond Spin Dynamics in Magnetic Multilayers Employing High Harmonics of Laser Radiation by Denis Rudolf Pdf

Author : Alanna Wilcox
Publisher : Alanna Wilcox
Page : 142 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2017-07-01
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9780999032817

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A New Spin On Color by Alanna Wilcox Pdf

Have you ever tried spinning painted top or roving only to be disappointed with the color outcomes in your yarns or finished projects? This book will clearly and artfully walk you through understanding color theory making it less intimidating for both novice and expert spinners alike. Never before has a book presented the same dyed roving worked up into 20+ different approaches accompanied by easy to follow directions so you can see how the techniques look in both a skein and a knitted swatch. Plus there are photos of finished products accompanying the techniques to make envisioning the spinning application even easier. After reading this book you will be inspired to delve into your stash with a new eye and excitement for color in your spinning. In addition to writing books, Alanna also offers workshops both online and in person on spinning and dyeing. You can visit her website www.alannawilcox.com to learn more.

Author : Daniel Treisman,Sergei Guriev
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2023-04-04
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780691247618

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Spin Dictators by Daniel Treisman,Sergei Guriev Pdf

A New Yorker Best Book of the Year A Foreign Affairs Best Book of the Year An Atlantic Best Book of the Year A Financial Times Best Politics Book of the Year How a new breed of dictators holds power by manipulating information and faking democracy Hitler, Stalin, and Mao ruled through violence, fear, and ideology. But in recent decades a new breed of media-savvy strongmen has been redesigning authoritarian rule for a more sophisticated, globally connected world. In place of overt, mass repression, rulers such as Vladimir Putin, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and Viktor Orbán control their citizens by distorting information and simulating democratic procedures. Like spin doctors in democracies, they spin the news to engineer support. Uncovering this new brand of authoritarianism, Sergei Guriev and Daniel Treisman explain the rise of such “spin dictators,” describing how they emerge and operate, the new threats they pose, and how democracies should respond. Spin Dictators traces how leaders such as Singapore’s Lee Kuan Yew and Peru’s Alberto Fujimori pioneered less violent, more covert, and more effective methods of monopolizing power. They cultivated an image of competence, concealed censorship, and used democratic institutions to undermine democracy, all while increasing international engagement for financial and reputational benefits. The book reveals why most of today’s authoritarians are spin dictators—and how they differ from the remaining “fear dictators” such as Kim Jong-un and Bashar al-Assad, as well as from masters of high-tech repression like Xi Jinping. Offering incisive portraits of today’s authoritarian leaders, Spin Dictators explains some of the great political puzzles of our time—from how dictators can survive in an age of growing modernity to the disturbing convergence and mutual sympathy between dictators and populists like Donald Trump.

Author : John Moyer Heathcote,C. G. Tebbutt,T. Maxwell Witham,Henry A. Buck,Ormond Hake
Publisher : London : Longmans, Green
Page : 436 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 1892
Category : Skating
ISBN : UOM:39015009132872

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Skating by John Moyer Heathcote,C. G. Tebbutt,T. Maxwell Witham,Henry A. Buck,Ormond Hake Pdf

Author : Henry Charles Fitz Roy Somerset Beaufort (8th Duke of)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 556 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 1892
Category : Sports
ISBN : UCD:31175021849867

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The Badminton Library of Sports and Pastimes by Henry Charles Fitz Roy Somerset Beaufort (8th Duke of) Pdf

Author : Harlan Coben
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2016-02-16
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780399186158

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The Magical Fantastical Fridge by Harlan Coben Pdf

#1 New York Times Bestselling novelist Harlan Coben partners with a talented debut illustrator in this fantastical and funny adventure for fans of David Wiesner and William Joyce It's family dinner night, and Walden would like to be anywhere other than the kitchen in the middle of chores. Suddenly his wish is granted: He is magically swooped into one of his own drawings on the fridge, and finds himself on a one-of-a-kind adventure. After battling a crayon monster, he catches a plane ride into an old photo, escapes a troop of monkeys by cannonballing into an aquarium ticket, survives an ice-maker earthquake, and more. Kids will love studying the dynamic, comic-book-inspired illustrations in this zany, surprise-filled journey that culminates in a heartfelt appreciation of family.

Author : Nick Sousanis
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2015-04-20
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780674744431

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Unflattening by Nick Sousanis Pdf

Unflattening is an experiment in visual thinking. Nick Sousanis defies conventional forms of scholarly discourse to offer readers both a stunning work of graphic art and a serious inquiry into the ways humans construct knowledge.

Author : Rupa Pandit
Publisher : Oswal Publishers
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2022-02-23
Category : Education
ISBN : 9789390278473

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Physical Education: Textbook for ICSE Class 10 by Rupa Pandit Pdf

Author : Dr. V.K. Sharma
Publisher : New Saraswati House India Pvt Ltd
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2024-07-03
Category : Education
ISBN : 9789352721344

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Health and Physical Education Class 12 by Dr. V.K. Sharma Pdf

Saraswati Health and Physical Education is a much acclaimed and popular series in Health and Physical Education. The series demonstrates a deep understanding of the principles and concepts related to the subject while providing students with all the pedagogical tools necessary for comprehension and application. The fully revised edition, which includes all the latest developments in the field, in its colourful avatar will not only enhance the teaching-learning process but will also make it more enjoyable.

Author : Sara J. Wolf,Josefin Waltin
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2020-11-15
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1937513947

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Knit (Spin) Sweden by Sara J. Wolf,Josefin Waltin Pdf