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Radical Sewing: Pattern-Free, Sustainable Fashions for All Bodies
by Kate WeissRadical Sewing is a guide for learning how to make your own clothes. Kate introduces you to the basics and best practices of garment sewing for yourself at home, as well as advice and info on things you wouldn&’t even know to ask about sewing. Topics include hand sewing, picking out a sewing machine, adding pockets to anything, sewing a button so it stays on, altering your clothes to fit your unique body, and so much more! Regardless of your sewing experience, gender, or body type, this illustrated guide will empower you to make your wardrobe your own. With loads of encouragement to try things out, all you&’ll need to do is experiment and break the rules to create the clothes and outfits that you want to wear.
Radiology Illustrated: Chest Radiology
by Kyung Soo Lee Joungho Han Man Pyo Chung Yeon Joo JeongThe purpose of this atlas is to illustrate how to achieve reliable diagnoses when confronted by the different abnormalities, or "disease patterns", that may be visualized on CT scans of the chest. The task of pattern recognition has been greatly facilitated by the advent of multidetector CT (MDCT), and the focus of the book is very much on the role of state-of-the-art MDCT. A wide range of disease patterns and distributions are covered, with emphasis on the typical imaging characteristics of the various focal and diffuse lung diseases. In addition, clinical information relevant to differential diagnosis is provided and the underlying gross and microscopic pathology is depicted, permitting CT-pathology correlation. The entire information relevant to each disease pattern is also tabulated for ease of reference. This book will be an invaluable handy tool that will enable the reader to quickly and easily reach a diagnosis appropriate to the pattern of lung abnormality identified on CT scans.
A Rage for Rock Gardening: The Story of Reginald Farrer, Gardener, Writer and Plant Collector
by Nicola ShulmanA new edition of Nicola Shulman's miniature masterpiece about the life of gardener Reginald Farrer A hundred years ago, there was a revolution in British gardening, as the garden changed from being a diversion of dukes to the hobby of millions. Few figures were more prominent in this renaissance than Reginald Farrer, whose passion for alpines, the most demanding of plants, would inspire generations with a love of flowers. He was the man who put a rockery in every back garden. Tormented by physical and emotional misfortune, Farrer was one of those 'born to endless night'. Yet in the realm of horticulture his many faults were turned to advantages, and he became one of the great plant-hunters, collecting new species from the mountains of Tibet and China. Through the influence of his extraordinary books, Farrer did for English gardening what, half a century later, Elizabeth David would do for its cookery, changing everything forever.
A Rage for Rock Gardening: The Story of Reginald Farrer, Gardener, Writer and Plant Collector
by Nicola ShulmanA new edition of Nicola Shulman's miniature masterpiece about the life of gardener Reginald Farrer A hundred years ago, there was a revolution in British gardening, as the garden changed from being a diversion of dukes to the hobby of millions. Few figures were more prominent in this renaissance than Reginald Farrer, whose passion for alpines, the most demanding of plants, would inspire generations with a love of flowers. He was the man who put a rockery in every back garden. Tormented by physical and emotional misfortune, Farrer was one of those 'born to endless night'. Yet in the realm of horticulture his many faults were turned to advantages, and he became one of the great plant-hunters, collecting new species from the mountains of Tibet and China. Through the influence of his extraordinary books, Farrer did for English gardening what, half a century later, Elizabeth David would do for its cookery, changing everything forever.
The Raised Bed Book: Get the Most from Your Raised Bed, Every Step of the Way
by DKWhether you want to garden at a more accessible height, improve soil fertility, nurture plants with needs, or simply enjoy a closer sensory experience, growing in raised beds will help you reach new heights in the garden.Raised beds are possible in any-size garden, even on balconies, but it needs expert advice to create the optimum growing conditions, achieve the most practical use of space tailored to your individual needs, and ensure longevity of the raised bed structure. Featuring clear diagrams, inspired planting plans, and step-by-step photography of beds built from scratch, this book will be the ultimate guide on your raised bed journey.In addition, 10 international gardeners, all sharing a love of raised beds, will explain their "take" and provide planting designs that will open your eyes to the variety of shapes, sizes, materials, and planting displays that are possible with a raised bed. From placing and designing, choosing materials, and growing media, to ongoing maintenance and how best to care for your plants, The Raised Bed Book is the final word on growing above ground.
Raised-Bed Gardening for Beginners: Everything You Need to Know to Start and Sustain a Thriving Garden
by Tammy WylieStart a thriving garden with the beginner's guide to raised-bed gardening.Are you interested in creating a bountiful garden but worried that you don't have enough space? Embrace the perfect summer activity with Raised-Bed Gardening for Beginners! This guide shows you how simple it can be to plan, build, and grow your own raised-bed garden in whatever space is available. Learn to build your bed, select the right plants, grow your own vegetables, and much more. This book makes it easy for even inexperienced gardeners to serve up freshly picked vegetables and herbs in no time.Plant a flourishing garden in minimal space with a garden book that includes:An introduction to raised-bed gardening—From constructing a planting box to mixing and maintaining soil, step-by-step instructions make getting started easy.Essential advice for all green thumbs—Help your garden thrive with detailed suggestions for crop rotation, partner planting, seed starting, and growing zones.Herb and vegetable gardening for beginners—Find growing and harvesting tips on 30 beginner-friendly plants, to make choosing the right ones for your garden a cinch.Start your new favorite summer hobby and get growing fast with this complete guide to raised-bed gardening.
Raised Bed Revolution
by Tara NolanA comprehensive manual to gardening in raised beds, with information on everything from construction, maximizing space and maintaining your garden. Raised bed gardening is the fastest-growing garden strategy today, and Raised Bed Revolution is the definitive guidebook to mastering this consistently proven and effective gardening method.Raised Bed Revolution provides you with information on size requirements for constructing raised beds, height suggestions, types of materials you can use, and creative tips for fitting the maximum garden capacity into small spaces—including vertical gardening. Enhanced with gorgeous photography, this book covers subjects such as growing-medium options, rooftop gardening, cost-effective gardening solutions, planting tips, watering strategies (automatic water drip systems and hand watering), and more. The process of creating and building raised beds is a cinch, too, thanks to the extensive gallery of design ideas and step-by-step projects. This gardening strategy is taking serious root. Why? Several reasons: · Raised beds allow gardeners to practice space efficiency as well as accessibility (the beds can be customized to be any height).· Raised beds permit gardeners to use their own soil, and they can be designed with wheels for easy portability if partial sunlight is a problem. · Water conservation is easier for gardeners who use raised beds. · Pest control is assisted because most garden pests can’t make the leap up into the raised bed. Find out more about why everyone is joining the raised bed revolution, roll up your sleeves and join in!“This is a great good for the experienced gardener as well as the novice.” —David Williams, Four Shires magazine
Raised-Bed Vegetable Gardening Made Simple
by Raymond NonesGrow more veggies--in less space and with less work--than you ever thought possible!Having a backyard garden in a small space got a lot easier when the first edition of this wonderful handbook was published. Now it gets even easier--Raised-Bed Vegetable Gardening Made Simple has been revised! Framed raised beds and a modular approach to growing vegetables means more production in less space and with less work. Whether you live in a small city apartment or on a large country estate, you'll find something in this book to help with your specific gardening challenges. Nones shows you how to set everything up and then gives you in-depth descriptions of all the procedures needed to achieve gardening success: sowing seeds, thinning, transplanting, cultivating, mulching, watering, harvesting, pest control, composting, crop rotation, and seed saving. It's a complete gardening guide for both the beginner and the experienced gardener, useful for those who have never tried raised beds before as well as for those who have already tried a raised-bed system. Far less bending, far less weeding, more produce at harvest time--gardeners, what have you been waiting for? Raymond Nones is a dirt-under-the-fingernails organic practitioner and proud penny-pincher who lives and gardens in Queens, New York.
Raising Chickens
by Suzie Baldwin Graham PageKeeping chickens is fun, relaxing, and low maintenance, plus you have the added benefit of your own known source of fresh eggs. In Chickens, poultry breeders Graham Page and Suzie Baldwin offer a practical guide to everything the beginner needs to know, from whether to buy chicks or hens, what varieties to chose, how to tell if you're buying a healthy chicken and how to ensure it stays that way, to how many chickens you should keep, and what kind of coop to buy. They also answer all the questions commonly posed by first-time owners, from whether chickens ever fly away and how quickly they will start laying, to how to prevent them being attacked by foxes and what to do when they become unwell.
Raising Ducks & Geese: Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletin A-18 (Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin Ser.)
by John VivianSince 1973, Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins have offered practical, hands-on instructions designed to help readers master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. There are now more than 170 titles in this series, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life.
Raising Goats Naturally
by Deborah NiemannThere is no one-size-fits-all approach to raising goats (or any livestock for that matter). But by working with nature, you can raise happy, healthy dairy goats and produce your own milk, cheese, meat, fertilizer, leather, fiber and soap -- all without relying on drugs or following the factory-farm model. Raising Goats Naturally will show you how.
Raising Happy Rabbits: Housing, Feeding, and Care Instructions for Your Rabbit's First Year
by Penny Ausley Brittany MayA practical and information-packed guide for purchasing and raising pet rabbits So, you’re thinking about buying or adopting a pet rabbit. Wonderful! Or maybe you’ve already brought a fuzzy bundle of joy home and you’re realizing you could use a little guidance. <P><P>Rabbits are adorable and soft and fun, but they also require a fair amount of work and knowledge to make sure they’re living a happy, healthy life. With the right approach, you will soon discover that your new pet rabbit can become your best pet ever. With time, attention, and patience, a deep bond can develop and you will be friends “furever.” <P><P>Raising Happy Rabbits will help you choose the right kind of rabbit for your home (if you haven’t already picked one), and answer your questions about housing, litter training, proper feeding, exercise, freedom, grooming, potential illnesses, playtime activities, what is normal/abnormal behavior, and much more. <P><P>Learn all about: Finding a vet Choosing an appropriate cage Pellets, hay, and fresh foods Growing herbs and lettuces for your bunny Toys to keep your rabbit engaged Illnesses to watch for And more! Make your first year with your bunny a fun and fulfilling experience that will bond you and your new rabbit for life.
The Rammed Earth House
by David Easton"The Rammed Earth House" is an eye-opening example of how the most dramatic innovations in home design and construction frequently have their origins in the distant past. By rediscovering the most ancient of all building materials-earth-forward-thinking homebuilders can now create structures that set new standards for beauty, durability, and efficient use of natural resources. Rammed earth construction is a step forward into a sustainable future, when homes will combine pleasing aesthetics and intense practicality with a powerful sense of place. Rammed earth homes are built entirely on-site, using basic elements-earth, water, and a little cement. The solid masonry walls permit design flexibility while providing year-round comfort and minimal use of energy. The builder and resident of a rammed earth house will experience the deep satisfaction of creating permanence in a world dominated by the disposable.
The Rancho Gordo Heirloom Bean Grower's Guide: Steve Sando's 50 Favorite Varieties
by Steve SandoSteve Sando founded Rancho Gordo with the simple idea that saving our New World foods is a critical pursuit, and his passion for heirloom beans has made his business a huge success. Sando’s beans are sought after by famous chefs like Thomas Keller (Vallarta is his favorite), and he’s frequently profiled in publications such as Bon Appetit, Saveur, and the New York Times.In The Rancho Gordo Heirloom Bean Grower's Guide, Sando invites the gardener and home cook to share his passion, profiling the fifty best beans to grow, cook, and save. From the silky flavor of Good Mother Stallard to the buttery Runner Cannellinis, the most delicious varieties are presented in these pages along with growing tips, flavor notes, stories of their heritage, and beautiful photographs that showcase the unique beauty of each bean. In reintroducing the best of the New World heirloom beans, Sando has created a sensation, and food-lovers everywhere will relish transforming this humble staple into a celebrated delicacy.
Rare and Exotic Orchids: Their Nature and Cultural Significance
by Joel L. SchiffComprising some 28,000 different species, orchids are by far the largest flowering plant family on Earth. Every year, new species are being uncovered in the wild or created by humans, and so this number has only continued to blossom. <P><P> This book is intended for those who wish to learn about the multifaceted nature of this amazing plant. It covers many different aspects of orchid study, from its cultural history to its evolutionary development and from its first discoveries to ongoing scientific research. No matter your specialty or level of orchid expertise, you can find in this book new and fascinating facts and stories that will make you gasp, laugh, and read on. Through the many exotic and beautiful pictures permeating these pages, you will come to know something of the infinite diversity of this plant family and at last learn why so many orchid growers and fanatics have embarked on this same endless path.
Raw: Architectural Engagements With Nature
by Solveig Bøe Hege Charlotte FaberThrough cross-disciplinary explorations of and engagements with nature as a forming part of architecture, this volume sheds light on the concepts of both nature and architecture. Nature is examined in a raw intermediary state, where it is noticeable as nature, despite, but at the same time through, man’s effort at creating form. This is done by approaching nature from the perspective of architecture, understood, not only as concrete buildings, but as a fundamental human way both of being in, and relating to, the world. Man finds and forms places where life may take place. Consequently, architecture may be understood as ranging from the simple mark on the ground and primitive enclosure, to the contemporary megalopolis. Nature inheres in many aesthetic forms of expression. In architecture, however, nature emerges with a particular power and clarity, which makes architecture a raw kind of art. Even though other forms of art, as well as aesthetic phenomena outside the arts, are addressed, the analogy to architecture will be evident and important. Thus, by using the concept of ’raw’ as a focal point, this book provides new approaches to architecture in a broad sense, as well as other aesthetic and artistic practices, and will be of interest to readers from different fields of the arts and humanities, spanning from philosophy and theology to history of art, architecture and music.
Raw Garden: Over 100 Healthy and Fresh Raw Recipes
by Lisa MontgomeryGet the most out of your garden with these delicious raw food recipes!If you love growing your own fruits and vegetables, but are unsure how to start using your harvest, now is your chance to learn. Whether you're new to gardening or have been doing it for years, Raw Garden is the perfect resource to help you create dishes based on ingredients found in your garden by sharing simple, delicious raw food recipes for you to try. From salads and snacks, to main dishes and desserts, Raw Garden has some of the best raw food recipes you can find.Some of the over 100 delicious and creative recipes featured in Raw Garden include Curry Carrot Salad, Cranberry Walnut Coleslaw, Southwestern Stuffed Avocadoes, Goji Coconut Cream Sauce, Pine Nut Parmesan, Turkey Nut Burgers, Sea Spaghetti Alfredo, Banana Ice Cream, Pineapple Salsa, and much more!Packed with lots of practical and helpful information, Raw Garden also includes:* Tips on planning your garden* Benefits of growing and eating raw food* How to garden in small living spaces* A guide to the art of bee- and chicken-keepingWith unique and exciting raw recipes, Raw Garden is sure to bring your gardening, and your meals, to new heights!
Raw Survival: Living the Raw Lifestyle On and Off the Grid (The Complete Book of Raw Food Series #8)
by Lisa MontgomeryRaw Survival presents an approach that embraces sustainable living as a solution to meet our daily needs, even if the worst case scenario never unfolds. By living in the spirit of community and in balance with the natural cycles, one can live more fully and enjoy a more enriching, healthy lifestyle.From celebrity raw food chef and educator Lisa Montgomery Raw Survival presents Lisa's philosophy and documents important skills and knowledge needed to answer the eternal question "What if?" What if you lose power? What if you are unable to get food? What if the technology and systems we rely on fail? Raw Survival is an invaluable reference featuring a wealth of importantsustainability tips and simple raw food recipes specially geared towards living "on or off the grid" as a vegetarian or raw foodist.Filled with recipes and tips for "off-the-grid" living, Raw Survival includeseverything you need to know to make your raw food diet part of a fully sustainable lifestyle. Raw Survival is the green living guide...with raw food flair!EASY TO USE AND ACCESSIBLE TO EVERYONE. With over 80 simple, delicious recipes, Raw Survival is not just for raw foodists or vegetarians, but is suitable for anyone who wants to prepare nutritious dishes using minimal equipment and processing.TIMELY AND INFORMATIVE. In response to the myriad of natural disasters and our increasingly hectic lifestyles, this book offers simple solutions to implementing a raw food diet in tandem with a sustainable emergency response plan.INVALUABLE SURVIVAL GUIDE. The book features important skills to grow, gather, prepare, and store your own food as well as promote energy independence.Knowledge and simplicity are behind the philosophy that informs Raw Survival. This book contains over 80 healthy recipes that can be created without exotic ingredients and extensive preparation. Also included are helpful tips, ideas, and guidelines for surviving unexpected catastrophes or simply navigating a hectic lifestyle. Raw Survival also provides information to guide you towards energy independence if living "off the grid" is your ultimate dream. Raw Survival belongs in every home.
(Re)designing the Continuum of Care for Older Adults: The Future of Long-Term Care Settings
by Farhana Ferdous Emily RobertsThis book broadens the visioning on new care environments that are designed to be inclusive, progressive, and convergent with the needs of an aging population. The contents cover a range of long-term care (LTC) settings in a single collection to address the needs of a wide audience.Due to the recent COVID-19 pandemic, rethinking the spatial design of care facilities in order to prepare for future respiratory and contagious pathogens is one of the prime concerns across the globe, along with social connectedness and autonomy in care settings. This book contributes to the next generation of knowledge and understanding of the growing field of the design of technology, programs, and environments for LTC that are more effective in infection prevention and control as well as social connectedness. To address these issues, the chapters are organized in four sections: Part I: Home- and community-based care; Part II: Facility-based care; Part III: Memory care and end-of-life care; and Part IV: Evidence-based applied projects and next steps. (Re)designing the Continuum of Care for Older Adults: The Future of Long-Term Care Settings is an essential resource for researchers, practitioners, educators, policymakers, and students associated with LTC home and healthcare settings. With diverse topics in theory, substantive issues, and methods, the contributions from notable researchers and scholars cover a range of innovative programming, environments, and technologies which can impact the changing needs and support for older adults and their families across the continuum of care.
The re-emergence of co-housing in Europe
by Lidewij TummersAcross Europe, the number of co-housing initiatives is growing, and they are increasingly receiving attention from administrators and professionals who hold high expectations for urban liveability. Is co-housing a marginal idealist phenomenon, or the urban middle class’ answer to the current housing crisis? And has the development of theoretical insight and research kept up with the actual expansion of co-housing as a practice? These questions were raised during the first European conference on co-housing research, which took place in Tours, France, in March 2012. Both the conference and this book aim to move beyond case-studies, and to look more particularly at the implications and wider perspective of the current co-housing trend.Using the specific vocabulary of different disciplines and geographic regions, the contributions to this book analyse the underlying thinking behind, and the expectations projected on, diverse models of collaborative housing. The authors are aware of the qualities of contemporary co-housing, but they go beyond advocacy to investigate the conditions under which co-housing can be successful as a strategy for housing provision; can offer solutions for sustainable urban development; or indeed can contribute to involuntary or intentional gentrification. This book was originally published as a special issue of the Journal of Urban Research and Practice.
Re-forming Britain: Narratives of Modernity before Reconstruction
by Elizabeth DarlingRe-forming Britain considers the nature and practice of architectural modernism in inter-war Britain in a new light. Bringing hitherto little considered protagonists and projects to the fore, it argues that rather than being an imported idiom, the new architecture in Britain formed part of an ongoing attempt to make a modern nation. Spanning the period 1925-42, the book focuses on the key sites from and through which architectural modernism emerged in the UK. Part one considers the main arena in which a will to modernize Britain developed in the 1920s. In parts two and three the author documents, contextualizes and explains how this modernizing will was given modernist form, discussing the work of architects such as Wells Coates, Maxwell Fry, and Connell and Ward, and their allied ventures with likeminded reformers in other fields. These collaborations produced ‘narratives of modernity’: buildings, projects, exhibitions and books, through which, the book argues, modernist reformers were able to persuade politicians, and those with influence upon them, that modernism was the means to re-form the nation. Re-forming Britain offers the first in-depth analysis of well-known modernist schemes such as Kensal House and the Pioneer Health Centre but also brings previously little studied or unknown activities to light. This important work invites a new understanding of the nature of architectural modernism in inter-war Britain and the ways in which it ultimately gave form to post-war Britain.
(Re)Generating Inclusive Cities: Poverty and Planning in Urban North America
by Dan Zuberi Ariel Judith TaylorAs suburban expansion declines, cities have become essential economic, cultural and social hubs of global connectivity. This book is about urban revitalization across North America, in cities including San Francisco, Toronto, Boston, Vancouver, New York and Seattle. Infrastructure projects including the High Line and Big Dig are explored alongside urban neighborhood creation and regeneration projects such as Hunters Point in San Francisco and Regent Park in Toronto. Today, these urban regeneration projects have evolved in the context of unprecedented neoliberal public policy and soaring real estate prices. Consequently, they make a complex contribution to urban inequality and poverty trends in many of these cities, including the suburbanization of immigrant settlement and rising inequality. (Re)Generating Inclusive Cities wrestles with challenging but important questions of urban planning, including who benefits and who loses with these urban regeneration schemes, and what policy tools can be used to mitigate harm? We propose a new way forward for understanding and promoting better urban design practices in order to build more socially just and inclusive cities and to ultimately improve the quality of urban life for all.
The Re-Use Atlas: A Designer's Guide Towards the Circular Economy
by Duncan Baker-BrownThis book is a highly illustrated “map,” using photos, infographics and statistics, showing designers how they can successfully navigate the emerging field of resource management and the circular economy. Using the Brighton Waste House Project as a basis for this, the book will look at key moments and landmark decisions made during its design and construction, as well as the people and projects from around the world that inspired them.
Re/Uses: 2133 Ways to Recycle and Reuse the Things You Ordinarily Throw Away
by Carolyn JabsRecommends methods for reusing stale foods, worn clothing, empty bottles, old newspapers, parts from broken appliances and other types of trash to perform useful functions around the house.
Reader's Digest 99 Cent Solutions: 1465 Smart And Frugal Uses For Everyday Items
by Reader'S DigestWhat's in the aisles of your favorite dollar store and how can you use them in multiple ways? 99 Cent Solutions contains 1465 smart and frugal uses for everyday items that save you time and money.99 Cent Solutions helps you save money, time and aggravation with 1465 ways to use common, everyday items found at the dollar store, grocery store or hardware store! Save money on groceries, health and beauty, cleaning supplies, housewares, tools and more. Did you know you can... -Use bubble wrap to protect freshly planted trees? -Use ketchup to make copper glow? -Use a bandage to in place of a thimble? -Use a bungee cord as a yoga strap? -Use a party balloon as an ice pack? -Use baking soda between paving stones to keep weeds away? Chapters: -Groceries -Healthy & Beauty - Outdoor Spaces -Cleaning & Home Supplies -Housewares -Notions -School & Party Supplies -Tools