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Disasters and Economic Recovery (Disaster Risk Reduction and Resilience)
by Davia C. DowneyDisasters and Economic Recovery provides perspectives on the economic issues that emerge before, during, and after natural disasters in an international context, by assessing the economic development patterns that emerge before and after disaster. This book will provide a historical overview of emergency management policy and previous responses to disasters in each country, as well as the policy learning that occurred in each case leading up to the disasters under analysis. The book highlights four cases: New Orleans; Christchurch, New Zealand; the Japan earthquake and tsunami; and Hurricane Sandy in the Northeastern United States. The book places important focus on the specific collaborative developments unique to the rebuilding of each place’s economy post-disaster. Using time-series data, the book shows the emergence of new industries and job hiring patterns in the immediate aftermath, as well as provides a picture of the economic performance of each country in the years following each event. Looking at the economic development policies pre- and post-disaster, readers will glean important lessons on how to build resilient economies within the disaster framework, highlighting the differences in approaches to rebuilding local economies in places with varying levels of governmental capacity post-disaster to inform policymakers, scholars, and the disaster relief community as they plan their response to future disasters.
Disasters and Social Capital: Risk Reduction and Geographical Legacies in the Philippines (Disaster Risk Reduction and Resilience)
by Justin VeutheyThis book analyzes social capital and preparations for natural hazards in the Philippines. It emphasizes the importance of inequalities, contextualization, and scale, while also underlining the significance of historical and political contexts to better understand social dynamics. Social capital continues to be a debated concept, but it can be useful for thinking about how human societies interact with natural hazards. This book contributes to the growing scientific inquiries which have begun to address the connections between social capital and “natural” disasters. Chapters explore the links between these two fields of knowledge by analyzing the Filipino situation in general, as well as detailing a specific case study of a rural municipality in the Eastern Visayas region. The book’s central argument is that economic inequality is detrimental to social capital which then has negative repercussions on preparing for natural hazards. In an analysis at several geographical scales, Justin shows how inequality, via social capital, makes societies more at risk of having natural hazards turn into disasters. The book argues that a cautious use of the concept of social capital, which is cognizant of the historical and geographical complexities of the context it is applied to, has the potential to improve the way people collectively prevent hazards from turning into disasters. It is essential reading for students, scholars, disaster risk management practitioners, policymakers, and anyone seeking to understand the complexities of climate change, inequality, and crisis resilience.
Discoveries in the Garden
by James B. NardiEvery square inch of soil is rich with energy and life, and nowhere is this more evident than in the garden. At the tips of our trowels, a sun-driven world of microbes, insects, roots, and stems awaits—and it is a world no one knows better than James Nardi. A charming guide to all things green and growing, Nardi is as at home in prairies, forests, and wetlands as he is in the vegetable patch. And with Discoveries in the Garden, he shows us that these spaces aren’t as different as we might think, that nature flourishes in our backyards, schoolyards, and even indoors. To find it, we’ve only got to get down into the dirt. Leading us through the garden gate, Nardi reveals the extraordinary daily lives and life cycles of a quick-growing, widely available, and very accommodating group of study subjects: garden plants. Through close observations and simple experiments we all can replicate at home, we learn the hidden stories behind how these plants grow, flower, set seeds, and produce fruits, as well as the vital role dead and decomposing plants play in nourishing the soil. From pollinators to parasites, plant calisthenics to the wisdom of weeds, Nardi’s tale also introduces us to our fellow animal and microbial gardeners, the community of creatures both macro- and microscopic with whom we share our raised beds. Featuring a copse of original, informative illustrations that are as lush as the garden plants themselves, Discoveries in the Garden is an enlightening romp through the natural history, science, beauty, and wonder of these essential green places.
Dishwasher's Big Job (The Big Jobs Books)
by Steven Weinberg*FEATURED ON THE TODAY SHOW AS A "GREAT GIFT FOR THE HOLIDAYS"**Don't miss out on the other Big Jobs books - Washer and Dryer's Big Job and Fridge and Oven's Big Job!*Filled with fun facts, giggles galore, and googly eyes, the Big Jobs board books are the perfect introduction for babies and toddlers to the big world around them, starting at home!With vibrant artwork and clever humor, this original board book series is a celebration of childhood curiosity and the most captivating topic of all--household appliances! In Dishwasher's Big Job, follow along as this amazing appliance shows us how your dirty dishes get clean.Dishwasher has a big job to do taking your sloppy spoon, bedraggled bowl, and spilled sippy cup from soiled to sparkling—but so do you! Learn how it’s all done in this rollicking read-aloud that will delight parents and kids alike.
Display Cases You Can Build
by Danny ProulxBuild a beautiful display case for your favorite collection!Danny Proulx makes building elegant, functional display cases easy for beginning and experienced woodworkers alike. He provides all the information you need to craft eleven extraordinary projects--perfect for showcasing your favorite collections or for giving as gifts to friends and family.With each design, Proulx teaches you a variety of invaluable construction methods and joinery techniques. Simply follow the step-by-step instructions to create a gorgeous piece of furniture--one that will last for years to come.You'll acquire the skills and confidence you need to design and construct your own unique display cases for figurines, glassware, memorabilia and more--whatever it is you love to collect!Includes these 11 projects:Table Display CabinetTall Display CabinetWall-Mounted CabinetDivider-Wall Display CabinetChina Credenza and HutchContemporary Display and Storage CabinetCorner China and Display CabinetWine Display and Storage CabinetEntertainment and Display CabinetCurio CabinetMilitary Memorabilia Cabinet
The Dissolution of Place: Architecture, Identity, and the Body (Ashgate Studies in Architecture)
by Shelton WaldrepPostmodern architecture - with its return to ornamentality, historical quotation, and low-culture kitsch - has long been seen as a critical and popular anodyne to the worst aspects of modernist architecture: glass boxes built in urban locales as so many interchangeable, generic anti-architectural cubes and slabs. This book extends this debate beyond the modernist/postmodernist rivalry to situate postmodernism as an already superseded concept that has been upended by deconstructionist and virtual architecture as well as the continued turn toward the use of theming in much new public and corporate space. It investigates architecture on the margins of postmodernism -- those places where both architecture and postmodernism begin to break down and to reveal new forms and new relationships. The book examines in detail not only a wide range of architectural phenomena such as theme parks, casinos, specific modernist and postmodernist buildings, but also interrogates architecture in relation to identity, specifically Native American and gay male identities, as they are reflected in new notions of the built environment. In dealing specifically with the intersection between postmodern architecture and virtual and filmic definitions of space, as well as with theming, and gender and racial identities, this book provides provides ground-breaking insights not only into postmodern architecture, but into spatial thinking in general.
Diversity of Family Farming Around the World: Existence, Transformations And Possible Futures Of Family Farms
by Pierre-Marie Bosc Jean-Michel Sourisseau Philippe Bonnal Pierre Gasselin Élodie Valette Jean-François BélièresThis book aims at explaining the nature and strength of the links between the families and their farms looking at their diversity throughout the world. To do so, it documents family farming diversity by using the sustainable rural livelihood (SRL) framework exploring their ability to adapt and transform to changing environments. In 18 case studies in Asia, Africa, Latin America and Europe, it shows how family farms resist under adverse conditions, seize new opportunities and permanently transform. Family farms, far from being backwards are potential solutions to face the current challenges and shape a new future for agriculture taking advantage of their local knowledge and capacity to cope with external constraints. Many coauthors of the book have both an empirical and theoretical experience of family farming in developed and developing countries and their related institutions. They specify «what makes and means family» in family farming and the diversity of their expertise draws a wide and original picture of this resilient way of farming throughout the world.
DIY: Repair, Renovate, and Decorate with Over 450 Step-by-Step Projects
by null Peter ParhamAn updated edition of the best-selling DIY manual you can’t afford to be without, with expert know-how for success every time.Whether you need to do a quick fix or a large DIY project, find out how to tackle any DIY task with confidence following this revised and updated step-by-step guide.From fitting a shower cubicle to applying different painting techniques, the simple, clear, unintimidating instructions ensure even hard jobs are made easy, whatever your level of ability.With step-by-step photographs of every technique and process, DIY breaks down every stage of every task, from choosing tools and essential safety guidance to advice for tackling big jobs and fixing common problems. Including the latest home features like boiling-water taps and smart security systems, up-to-date safety guidelines, and eco-conscious solutions from paint choices to solar panels, this is the tried-and-trusted guide that no homeowner should be without.
DIY Bedroom Decor
by Tana SmithTurn your dream bedroom into a reality! Written by popular YouTube style expert Tana Smith, DIY Bedroom Decor teaches you how to personalize your space with all your favorite looks. From an Ombre Painted Canvas and Ribbon Chandelier to Chalkboard Frames and Sequin Curtains, this guide shows you how to create the fabulous room decor crafts that you've spotted in magazines and online on your Tumblr dashboard. With just a few simple tools and Smith's guidance, you'll turn your bedroom into a super cool space your friends will envy. Every page also includes step-by-step photographs that guide you through the process, so you'll never have to worry about how your projects will come out. Filled with easy-to-follow instructions for 50 imaginative ideas, DIY Bedroom Decor helps you transform your current space into the bedroom of your dreams!
DIY Bedroom Decor: 50 Awesome Ideas for Your Room
by Tana SmithTurn your dream bedroom into a reality!Written by popular YouTube style expert Tana Smith, DIY Bedroom Decor teaches you how to personalize your space with all your favorite looks. From an Ombre Painted Canvas and Ribbon Chandelier to Chalkboard Frames and Sequin Curtains, this guide shows you how to create the fabulous room decor crafts that you've spotted in magazines and online on your Tumblr dashboard. With just a few simple tools and Smith's guidance, you'll turn your bedroom into a super cool space your friends will envy. Every page also includes step-by-step photographs that guide you through the process, so you'll never have to worry about how your projects will come out.Filled with easy-to-follow instructions for 50 imaginative ideas, DIY Bedroom Decor helps you transform your current space into the bedroom of your dreams!
DIY Chalkboard Crafts
by Lizette SchapekahmThe chalkboard isn't just for the classroom anymore!With DIY Chalkboard Crafts, you'll find everything you need to create one-of-a-kind accessories, decorations, and gifts using the latest home decor trend. This fun and original collection features 50 imaginative crafts that you can create using a few essential tools and a splash of chalkboard paint. You'll find simple, step-by-step instructions as well as helpful tips for turning a little bit of paint into stylish crafts that you won't be able to find anywhere else. From bookends and lampshades to cake toppers and ornaments, you'll transform ordinary household items into eye-catching pieces with beautiful chalkboard crafts like:Cake-Silhouette Table RunnerChevron Votive HoldersPaint-Dipped FlowerpotRustic-Wood Menu CardPatriotic LanternsComplete with stunning, full-color photographs and plenty of chalkboard inspiration, the projects in DIY Chalkboard Crafts will show you that this schoolhouse staple is all grown up!
DIY Chalkboard Crafts: From Silhouette Art to Spice Jars, More Than 50 Crafty and Creative Chalkboard-Paint Ideas
by Lizette SchapekahmThe chalkboard isn't just for the classroom anymore!With DIY Chalkboard Crafts, you'll find everything you need to create one-of-a-kind accessories, decorations, and gifts using the latest home decor trend. This fun and original collection features 50 imaginative crafts that you can create using a few essential tools and a splash of chalkboard paint. You'll find simple, step-by-step instructions as well as helpful tips for turning a little bit of paint into stylish crafts that you won't be able to find anywhere else. From bookends and lampshades to cake toppers and ornaments, you'll transform ordinary household items into eye-catching pieces with beautiful chalkboard crafts like:Cake-Silhouette Table RunnerChevron Votive HoldersPaint-Dipped FlowerpotRustic-Wood Menu CardPatriotic LanternsComplete with stunning, full-color photographs and plenty of chalkboard inspiration, the projects in DIY Chalkboard Crafts will show you that this schoolhouse staple is all grown up!
DIY For Dummies, UK Edition
by Jeff HowellThis hands-on guide will help you prepare for and manage simple home repairs and improvements. Jeff Howell (the Sunday Telegraph's DIY columnist) and a host of other experts guide you through the trials and tribulations of DIY, helping you to carry out a range of projects - from fixing a leaky tap to hanging wallpaper - safely, cheaply and with minimum disruption. The full-colour drawings illustrate the step-by-step techniques and the lay-flat binding is perfect for on-the-job DIY advice.DIY For Dummies covers:PART I - Planning Your Home Improvement ProjectsChapter 1: Gearing Up for Your DIY AdventuresChapter 2: Being Safe and PreparedChapter 3: Working with (And within) a BudgetPART II - Basic Home Maintenance and ImprovementChapter 1: Repairing Walls and Putting Up ShelvesChapter 2: Windows Don't Have to Be a PaneChapter 3: Doors: An Open-and-Shut CaseChapter 4: Roofs and WallsChapter 5: Dealing with DampChapter 6: Electrical Repairs and ReplacementsPART III - Painting and WallpaperingChapter 1: Planning Your Painting ProjectChapter 2: Preparing Surfaces for PaintingChapter 3: Painting, Finishing, and Cleaning UpChapter 4: Choosing Wallpaper and Preparing WallsChapter 5: Hanging WallpaperPART V - Carpentry, Woodworking, and FlooringChapter 1: Flooring: Keeping a Leg Up on Foot TrafficChapter 2: Drilling, Driving, Fastening, and GluingChapter 3: Understanding the Carpentry ProcessChapter 4: Finishing WoodPART VI - PlumbingChapter 1: The Plumbing System in Your HomeChapter 2: Heating, Ventilating, and Insulating Your HomeChapter 3: Plumbing Materials and ToolsChapter 4: Unblocking a Sink or Bath DrainChapter 5: Unblocking and Fixing a ToiletChapter 6: Fixing a Dripping Tap
DIY for Renters: Don't Call the Landlord
by Charles ByersFixes and upgrades that tenants can make for themselves: &“Good how-to advice . . . with clear images and helpful instructions.&” —Katie and Gene Hamilton, cofounders of DIYorNot.comDIY for Renters is a complete repair and maintenance guide for everyone who rents—not owns—their home. It&’s designed to help apartment and house renters perform common repairs and upgrades that are economical and safe, and don&’t conflict with tenant/landlord agreements. Also included are tips on taking down and removing upgrades when it&’s time to move out of the rental unit so you can get your security deposit back in full. Packed with step-by-step instructions, illustrations, and color photos, this book teaches basic repair skills that potential future homeowners can use for the rest of their lives. Charles Byers, an experienced vocational school educator, shows how to address all the normal maintenance issues that every home encounters, from squeaky doors and floors, wet basements, and replacing light switches to installing ceiling fans, plumbing, heating, and electrical repairs. Byers guides the reader to complete each project as inexpensively and perfectly as possible, using readily available materials from the local home center.
DIY for Witches: Make 22 Objects for Daily Magical Practice
by Marine Nina Denis Flora DenisWitches and wizards begin your magical journey! Welcome to the world of witchcraft! When you practice magic, you must surround yourself with essential objects that will accompany you in everyday life, as well as in your work and rituals. The most effective tools will be those that you take the time to lovingly craft and truly bond with, right from the start. Create 22 magical objects to make for ritual, divination, at home, and on the go. These are easy-to-make tools you’ll turn to again and again in your magic works and your rituals from magic candles and fumigation sticks to runes and oracles and much more. Start practicing witchcraft with this step-by-step introduction that lovingly introduces the craft Create 22 magical objects for ritual, divination, at home, and on the go Includes resources on pagan festivals for rituals, list of magical powers of plants, the meaning of colors, magic signs and symbols, and moon phases
DIY Furniture: A Step-by-step Guide
by Christopher StuartFeaturing 30 designs by leading designer-makers from around the world DIY Furniture shows you how to use simple techniques to make stunning designer furniture from scratch. Along with designs for seating and storage, the book also features projects for making your own bed, wardrobe, lighting and garden furniture. Each project features hand-drawn diagrams with short, easy-to-follow instructions on how to build the piece.All the projects can be easily assembled using common materials to be found at the local hardware store, allowing the reader to create unique designer pieces at a fraction of the normal cost. Brief biographies of all the featured designers are included at the end of the book.
DIY Furniture: A Step-by-Step Guide
by Christopher StuartFeaturing 30 designs by leading designer-makers from around the world DIY Furniture shows you how to use simple techniques to make stunning designer furniture from scratch. Along with designs for seating and storage, the book also features projects for making your own bed, wardrobe, lighting and garden furniture. Each project features hand-drawn diagrams with short, easy-to-follow instructions on how to build the piece.All the projects can be easily assembled using common materials to be found at the local hardware store, allowing the reader to create unique designer pieces at a fraction of the normal cost. Brief biographies of all the featured designers are included at the end of the book.
DIY Furniture 2: A Step-by-step Guide
by Christopher StuartFeaturing 30 new designs by leading designer-makers from around the world, DIY Furniture 2 builds on the international success of the previous title, showing you step-by-step how to make unique designer furniture.Including both conceptual objects and modern designs, the book showcases innovative processes using readily available materials commonly found at the local hardware store. Each project features diagrams with short, easy-to-follow instructions on how to build the piece.The projects range from novice to experienced, allowing the reader to start where they are comfortable and work towards more difficult projects as they gain knowledge, familiarity with tools and confidence.The designs in this book will have you thinking about common materials in a whole new way!
DIY Furniture 2
by Christopher StuartFeaturing 30 new designs by leading designer-makers from around the world, DIY Furniture 2 builds on the international success of the previous title, showing you step-by-step how to make unique designer furniture.Including both conceptual objects and modern designs, the book showcases innovative processes using readily available materials commonly found at the local hardware store. Each project features diagrams with short, easy-to-follow instructions on how to build the piece.The projects range from novice to experienced, allowing the reader to start where they are comfortable and work towards more difficult projects as they gain knowledge, familiarity with tools and confidence.The designs in this book will have you thinking about common materials in a whole new way!
DIY Guide to Painting and Wallpapering: A Complete Handbook to Finishing Walls and Trim for a Stylish Home
by Michael R LightSpruce up your interior with this &“concise and insightful&” stockpile of professional advice for the first-time DIY decorator (Homebuilding and Renovating magazine). Packed with professional painting and wallpapering advice for the beginning DIYer, this book shows how to carry out even the most daunting projects with ease and confidence, without the need to hire a professional to finish the job. From sanding woodwork and applying latex paint to using rollers, steam strippers, and a variety of tools, it covers every aspect of preparation, painting, and paper hanging. Full color photographs and diagrams show how to measure and paste, wallpaper a stairwell or ceiling, paint paneled doors, create interesting glaze effects, and solve common problems. Each task is carefully explained with easy-to-follow instructions and helpful diagrams, and the book is loaded with time and money saving hints, tips, and tricks of the trade. DIY Guide to Painting and Wallpapering is an essential guide for DIY enthusiasts everywhere.
DIY Industrial Pipe Furniture & Decor: Creative Projects for Every Room of Your Home
by James AngusStylish designs for urban chic projects using the world&’s most indispensable building material—industrial pipes. Want to add an urban chic twist to your home decor? Just head down to your local hardware store for some pipe, then do the fun projects in this book. Packed with easy-to-follow tutorials and 400 step-by-step color photos, this helpful DIY guide teaches you how to transform plumbing fixtures into all types of cool household furnishings, including: FURNITURE •Wall-Mounted Bookshelves •Rolling Side Table DECOR •Decorative Door Handles •Tabletop Book Holder LIGHTING •Industrial Candelabra •Steampunk Floor Lamp STORAGE •Jewelry Stand •Garden Tool Rack Author James Angus explains everything you need to know, from choosing the fittings and using the right tools to mastering the art of assembly and adding designer touches for a finished look.
DIY Mason Jars
by Melissa AverinosStop jamming up your cupboards with empty Mason jars! With DIY Mason Jars, you'll find everything you need to make one-of-a-kind creations with everyone's favorite jar. Featuring step-by-step instructions and four-color photographs, this book will kickstart your creativity with thirty-five imaginative projects that will add a pop of fun to any room. It also includes darling label designs that turn ordinary containers into whimsical centerpieces and gifts you won't be able to find anywhere else. From the kitchen windowsill to your back porch, you'll be inspired to pep up your home with original crafts, like: Pendant lighting Reed diffuser Sprouting jars Homespun soap dispenser So whether you're looking for an adorable way to brighten up a room or the perfect little solution for your odds and ends, these Mason jar crafts will leave a lasting impression in any space!
DIY Mason Jars: Thirty-Five Creative Crafts and Projects for the Classic Container
by Melissa AverinosStop jamming up your cupboards with empty Mason jars!With DIY Mason Jars, you'll find everything you need to make one-of-a-kind creations with everyone's favorite jar. Featuring step-by-step instructions and four-color photographs, this book will kickstart your creativity with thirty-five imaginative projects that will add a pop of fun to any room. It also includes darling label designs that turn ordinary containers into whimsical centerpieces and gifts you won't be able to find anywhere else.From the kitchen windowsill to your back porch, you'll be inspired to pep up your home with original crafts, like:Pendant lightingReed diffuserSprouting jarsHomespun soap dispenser So whether you're looking for an adorable way to brighten up a room or the perfect little solution for your odds and ends, these Mason jar crafts will leave a lasting impression in any space!
DIY Mason Jars
by Melissa AverinosStop jamming up your cupboards with empty Mason jars! With DIY Mason Jars, you'll find everything you need to make one-of-a-kind creations with everyone's favorite jar. Featuring step-by-step instructions and four-color photographs, this book will kickstart your creativity with thirty-five imaginative projects that will add a pop of fun to any room. It also includes darling label designs that turn ordinary containers into whimsical centerpieces and gifts you won't be able to find anywhere else. From the kitchen windowsill to your back porch, you'll be inspired to pep up your home with original crafts, like: Pendant lighting Reed diffuser Sprouting jars Homespun soap dispenser So whether you're looking for an adorable way to brighten up a room or the perfect little solution for your odds and ends, these Mason jar crafts will leave a lasting impression in any space!
DIY Mushroom Cultivation: Growing Mushrooms at Home for Food, Medicine, and Soil (Homegrown City Life)
by Willoughby Arevalo"Offering clear and comprehensive instructions for low-tech growing for a range of budgets, interests, and scales, this book offers practical inspiration and a sense that "hey, I can do this!" –— DANIELLE STEVENSON, owner, DIY FungiDIY Mushroom Cultivation is full of proven, reliable, low-cost techniques for home-scale cultivation that eliminate the need for a clean-air lab space to grow various mushrooms and their mycelium.Beautiful full-color photos and step-by-step instructions accompany a foundation of mushroom biology and ecology to support a holistic understanding of the practice. Growing techniques are applicable year-round, for any space from house to apartment, and for any climate, budget, or goal. Techniques include:Setting up a home growing spaceInexpensive, simple DIY equipmentCulture creation from mushroom tissue or sporesGrowing and using liquid cultures and grain spawnGrowing mushrooms on waste streams Indoor fruitingOutdoor mushroom gardens and logsHarvesting, processing, tinctures, and cooking.Whether you hunt mushrooms or dream about growing and working with them but feel constrained by a small living space, DIY Mushroom Cultivation is the ideal guide for getting started in the fascinating and delicious world of fungiculture.