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Philip Wilson Publishers Ltd Chinese Wallpaper in Britain and Ireland
Book SynopsisChinese wallpaper has been an important element of western interior decoration for three hundred years. As trade between Europe and China flourished in the seventeenth century, Europeans developed a strong taste for Chinese art and design. The stunningly beautiful wall coverings now known as `Chinese wallpaper’ were developed by Chinese painting workshops in response to western demand. In spite of their spectacular beauty, Chinese wallpapers have not been studied in any depth until relatively recently. This book provides an overview of some of the most significant Chinese wallpapers surviving in the British Isles. Sumptuously illustrated, it shows how these wallpapers became a staple ingredient of high-end interiors while always retaining a touch of the exotic.Trade ReviewOffers dizzying temptations. After even a cursory flick, it is impossible not to feel one’s curiosity piqued by surviving descriptions, for example, of the Countess of Castlemaine’s rooms at Wantead House, "finely adorned with China paper, the Figures of Men, Women, Birds, Flowers, the Liveliest I ever saw.” -- Matthew Dennison * The World of Interiors *You would be forgiven for turning to Chinese Wallpaper in Britain and Ireland for the pictures alone. Here are tantalising glimpses of private chambers, hung with geometric arrangements of Chinese prints in the mid-18th century. Luxuriate only in the images, though, and you stand to miss de Bruijn’s formidable detective work, charting the complex cross-pollination of influences between Western Europe and China. -- Hettie Judah * Art Quarterly *This is the first volume in a welcome cooperation between The National Trust and Philip Wilson Publishers which, it is planned, will lead to a wider exposure to the public of some of the valuable and unique furnishings and valuables within the properties held by the NT. As usual, Philip Wilson Publishers have excelled with their production of this book on the wallpapers within National Trust properties. Up until now, there was just a slim National Trust brochure on this neglected subject. Now we have a proper book in which the illustration is matched by the scholarship. -- Paul Harris * Chinese Art Blog *Chinese wallpaper has been an important element of western interior decoration for three hundred years. As trade between Europe and China flourished in the seventeenth century, Eurpeans developed a strong taste for Chinese art and design. The stunningly beautiful wall coverings now known as Chinese wallpaper were developed by Chinese painting workshops in response to western demand. Despite their spectacular beauty, Chinese wallpapers have not been studied by European scholars in any depth until relatively recently. Chinese Wallpaper in Britain and Ireland, by Emile de Bruijn, changes that. It provides an overview of some of the most significant surviving Chinese wallpapers in private and public ownership in the British Isles. Sumptuously illustrated, it shows how these wallpapers be-came a staple ingredient of high-end interiors. * Asian Books Blog *De Bruijn’s book is highly readable, with plenty of appropriately sized, full-page colour illustrations of these exquisite wallpapers, which serve to extend the appeal of the book beyond the academic and professional to a much wider readership. * Institute of Historic Building Conservation *Table of ContentsIntroduction: A Global Product 1. The British Taste for Things Chinese 1600–1740 2. India Pictures 1690–1760 3. The Emergence of Chinese Wallpaper 1740–1765 4. Realms of Virtue and Harmony 1750–1810 5. Auspicious Gardens 1765–1790 6. Print Rooms 1760–1815 7. Variations on a Theme 1790–1835 8. A Late Flowering 1830–1890 9. Revival 1870–1970 10. A Living Tradition Chinese Wallpaper Now
£23.75
Anness Publishing Furniture Repair Restoration The Practical
Book SynopsisHow to repair loose joints, broken chair legs and damaged finishes: this comprehensive book is an essential guide to repairing and conserving your furniture with professional results.
£13.50
Ebury Publishing Man with a Van: My Story
Book SynopsisSunday Times bestseller'When I see something old, that I think is beautiful, special, valuable, it's not about the money. It's about being in another time and place.'Star of TV's Salvage Hunters, Drew Pritchard will go to the greatest lengths for the best deals. He discovered the casts Lord Elgin made of his infamous marbles in a school garage, and broke the bank to buy the tool box Malcolm Campbell used when he set the water speed record in 1934. He made a million. Lost it. And made it again.The face of the compulsively fascinating business of finding and restoring lost treasures, visionary Drew takes us up and down the country, into garages, factories, schools and pubs, digging out incredible items from that 'other time and place'. Then by lovingly restoring them, he brings our history back to life.A flat cap among silver spoons and old school ties, our favourite no-bullshit expert may be a one-off, but his story makes us all dream of that obscure piece of antiquity gathering dust in the garden shed...
£10.99
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc Porsche 70 Years
Book SynopsisThere’s something for every Porsche enthusiast in Porsche 70 Years, whether rear-engine 911 loyalist, race fan, or follower of contemporary vehicles. Fasten your seat belt and hit the gas.Porsche is one of the most important and iconic automotive manufacturers in history. From its first 356 to today’s technical tour de force, the 918, Porsche has advanced from strength to strength for nearly seven decades.In Porsche 70 Years: There Is No Substitute, author Randy Leffingwell offers a richly illustrated and detailed book that captures the full story of one of the world’s leading automotive companies. Beautiful, contemporary photos and rare historical images accompany in-depth analyses of milestone cars and events.Created with Porsche’s cooperation, the book brings to light the engineering and design stories behind Stuttgart’s most famous cars—Trade Review"The informative text for each model recounted is somewhat brief and doesn’t get too bogged down in the minutiae, while the cars themselves are pictured in all their splendor with rarely seen archival images and contemporary photography by Michael Furman...[A] worthy purchase for any Porsche enthusiast’s bookshelf." * Porsche Club of America *"I can conclusively say that if you want a condensed history lesson on Porsche’s last 70 years that focuses on its most legendary cars, you won’t do much better than getting your hands on this book. There is, dare I say it, no substitute." * TheNewswheel.com *"Porsche 70 Years is packed with a mix of gorgeous vintage photographs, original factory renderings, and spectacular studio photography from Michael Furman. As for Leffingwell's part, he again knocks it out of the park with a mixture of eloquent fact recitation and turn of phrase that doesn't beat you over the head with elegance." * FlatSixes.com *"It’s all here: race cars, production cars, concepts and prototypes, every significant Porsche ever made gets an analysis in Randy Leffingwell's book Even the 914! Whichever Porsche is your favorite gets a thorough look here." * AutoWeek *
£36.00
Ebury Publishing How Not to Be an Antiques Dealer: Everything I've
Book Synopsis'Over the years I've had some incredible finds, but the one that excites me the most is the next one.' Drew Pritchard set himself up as a dealer when he was a teenager, rooting around in scrapyards, working out of a shed and getting about in a ropy old Transit. Now he's a leading figure in the antiques trade with an international online business, and he's hugely popular presenter of hit TV show Salvage Hunters. But he's still as driven by the thrill of the find as he was forty years ago.In this engaging and informative narrative, clearly structured into practical themes, Drew reveals what it takes to start with nothing but an obsession and a dream. He shows you how to create the opportunities, establish a network, get the best out of auctions and fairs, spot the fakes, develop your eye, build a reputation, buy and sell and yes, make a profit.Whether you are a professional dealer or an amateur enthusiast, and whatever your budget, Drew's on a mission to show you how to enrich your life with beautiful things, that have their own unique story and that bring you joy. And then how to part with them for cash!
£16.14
Octopus Publishing Group The Repair Shop Puzzle Book
Book SynopsisThe first puzzle book based on the BAFTA-award-winning television show The Repair Shop. The first puzzle book based on the BAFTA-award-winning television show The Repair Shop. Think you know about the Repair Shop, its crafts, craftspeople and stories? Looking for fun brainteasers, word games and quizzes to train your brain and hone your problem solving skills? It's time to put your knowledge to the test with this collection of questions and puzzles designed to challenge and entertain. Blending together basic trivia, complex wordplay and a range of visual teasers, the book calls on the knowledge of Repair Shop experts to provide hours of challenges inspired by the iconic barn and the work that goes on inside. From silversmithing and woodworking, to teddy bears, clocks and paintings, the puzzles draw on the wide range of skills and objects that the Repair Shop team are famed for. With difficulty levels varying from pleasan
£13.59
Taylor & Francis Conservation of Furniture
Book SynopsisThis book is a comprehensive resource covering the principles and practice of the conservation and restoration of furniture. A review of the historical development of furniture introduces a wide range of structural types and materials that may be encountered, including wood, ivory, turtleshell, horn and metals, as well as decorative surfaces such as paint, japanning, lacquer and gilding. The nature and behaviour of these materials is explained and used as a basis from which to explore the mechanisms and consequences of deterioration caused by environment and use. Building on this foundation, the book shows how to develop and implement logical solutions to conservation problems.Combining the practical knowledge and experience of a team of conservators active in the field, with theoretical and reference material from diverse sources, Conservation of Furniture uses and integrated approach to produce a book that will prove invaluable to anyone working in or studying this subject area. Table of ContentsPreface; Furniture history; Wood and wooden structures; Upholstery materials and structures; Plastics and polymers, coatings and binding media, adhesives and consolidants; Other materials and structures; General review of environment and deterioration; Deterioration of wood and wooden structures; Deterioration of other materials and structures; Conservation preliminaries; Principles of conserving and repairing wooden furniture; Principles of cleaning; Principles of consolidation, aesthetic reintegration and coatings; Conserving transparent coatings on wood; Introduction to traditional gilding; Conserving other materials I; Conserving Other Materials II; Index
£92.14
Dover Publications Inc. Lafontaine B History of Trucks Coloring Book
Book Synopsis41 ready-to-colour illustrations (including 4 double-page spreads) depict a convoy of freight-haulers and service vehicles, from a 1904 Oldsmobile light delivery car to a 1995 Ford Explorer sport utility vehicle. Introduction. Captions.
£4.74
Dover Publications Inc. Jet Fighters Coloring Book
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£8.17
The Crowood Press Ltd Restoration Stone Carving
Book SynopsisAlan Micklethwaite, a stone carver with many years' experience in the conservation of historic monuments and sculpture, introduces the reader to the techniques and methodology of restoration stone carving, from simple relief to complex sculpture in the round, set against a sound conservation philosophy.Table of ContentsDetailed step by step case studies of actual restoration carving projects Full and in-depth description of tools and the techniques of their use Fully illustrated with detailed sequence photographs of work in progress from start to finish Provides a thorough theoretical background for conservation philosophy, the material science of stone and its art historical use Written by a renowned stone carver with more than twenty years experience in the restoration and conservation of historic stone buildings
£27.00
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC British Family Cars 1950s 60s
Book SynopsisWith the end of the Second World War it was not long before increasing wealth, cheaper cars, and social pressures made a family car the aspiration of thousands. Ford, Hillman, Standard, Morris and Vauxhall became household names. This illustrated book looks at the British cars that were available to the post-war family.
£8.54
Anness Publishing Furniture Care Repairing Restoring Chairs
Book SynopsisAn expert practical guide to the essential restoration techniques for antique chairs, shown in unique step-by-step photography. Includes how to dismantle, reassemble, repair, restore, upholster, polish, wax and stain.
£10.79
Anness Publishing Furniture Care Repairing Restoring Tables
Book SynopsisAn expert practical guide to the essential restoration techniques for antique tables, shown in unique step-by-step photography. Includes how to dismantle, reassemble, repair, restore, polish, wax and stain.
£7.59
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Fenton Special Orders
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£23.79
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Fenton Special Orders
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£23.79
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Wristwatches
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£17.09
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Wristwatches History of a Centurys Development
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£58.39
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Wristwatches
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£17.09
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Rolex Wristwatches
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£85.49
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Wristwatches
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£17.09
Schiffer Publishing Ltd AIRSTREAMS
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£23.79
Royal British Columbia Museum Treasures of the Royal British Columbia Museum
Book SynopsisTrade Review"With its combination of ethnography, archaeology, natural sciences, and the archives, this volume is not only beautifully illustrated: in its very form it mirrors an argument for an increased connection between disciplines whose boundaries are still regularly upheld, and with essays that span disciplines and decades, and even eons, Lohman et al. demonstrate that the natural history museum can be the ideal venue for conversations that are both historically important and contemporarily relevant." BC Studies No. 190
£23.39
Abbeville Press Inc.,U.S. Uncorked A Corkscrew Collection
Book Synopsis A splendid (and giftable) visual guide to the beautifully convoluted world of corkscrews. Ever since the standardised wine bottle came into use in the 18th century, thirsty people have sought a convenient means of removing its cork stopper. At first they employed whatever was at hand - including the helical gun screws used to clean out firearms - but the patent corkscrew emerged by 1795 and soon multiplied into more permutations than the proverbial better mousetrap. In Uncorked, Marilynn Gelfman Karp uses her own collection of corkscrews - carefully chosen both for their inventiveness and for their decorative qualities - to trace the history and evolution of this curious tool. She establishes a taxonomy of the corkscrew, based on the fundamental characteristics of handle, shaft, and screw, and then presents more than 650 individual specimens by category. They range from the simplest ''basic T'' models to the most whimsical flights of fancy (a foTrade Review"Tap the history of an object, no matter how small or specialized, and it will open up the universe...The historian Marilynn Gelfman Karp ... is drawn to variations on ingenuity, patina, functionality and 'eccentricity of design'". -- The New York Times; "This catalog of her collection will surprise and amaze with the imaginative technology and artistry that have gone into the manufacture of so basic a device." -- Booklist; "...is a museum-like tour from clunky, cast steel bar top contraptions to ornate silver and ivory screw pulls to a four-part novelty corkscrew depicting the corpse of Prohibition... Uncorked is an irresistible page turner for any lover of the grape.” -- Foreword Reviews;
£19.00
Rlpg/Galleys An Ounce of Prevention
Book SynopsisFire, flood, earthquake, vandalism, a terrorist attackthe issues of safety measures, emergency response, and disaster recovery have now become an important part of the planning strategies for most organizations. For the information organization, such as a library, archives, or record center, this responsibility has taken on new dimensions with the proliferation of various forms of electronic media. The authors take the approach that disaster recovery planning must touch every department of an organization and that emergency response must be a carefully mapped strategy. This broad-based approach to integrated disaster planning explains each phase of disaster planning, with chapters covering prevention planning, protection planning, preparedness planning, response planning, and recovery planning. The authors consider collections, records, facilities, and systems and include a chapter on post-disaster planning as well. The authors also cover federal and local assistance programs and list other sources for financial assistance. Although the main thrust of the book is the protection of documents, human safety in case of disaster is stressed explicitly and implicitly throughout. Indispensible for every information organization.Trade ReviewThis useful resource provides a comprehensive framework for libraries and other organizations interested in preventing and handling situations that may damage property or disrupt services. * Medical Reference Services Quarterly *...a comprehensive guide to planning for disaster prevention, protection, preparedness, response, recovery, and rehabilitation for archives, libraries, and record centers. * Zentralblatt für Geologie und Paläontologie *...covers all the steps from writing the plan to what to do after a disaster forces you to implement your response to a worst-case scenario. * American Libraries *I would encourage anyone who is responsible for the protection of records to review this publication...The authors should be applauded for bringing this information together in one dense but important package. * The Public Historian *I strongly recommend this book to anyone dealing with or concerned about disaster planning. The book is an excellent starting place and, in many cases, will provide the appropriate information without the need to refer to additional resources. * Technicalities *Any public library that has valuable holdings...should have a copy of this book...Highly recommended for all North American public libraries — and academics as well. * Public Library Quarterly *An Ounce of Prevention is a must-read for both the novice and seasoned disaster planner. What makes this book important is its clear articulation of the planning process...An encyclopedia of current, accurate knowledge about risk management and cultural asset protection, An Ounce of Prevention is an important contribution to the literature of archives and library management. * portal: Libraries and the Academy *It is the most detailed and useful guide on this subject that I have come across. It should be on the bookshelf of every emergency planning team, local studies librarian and archivist. * Library and Information Update *The authors carefully detail each phase of disaster planning focusing on the purpose of each phase, on the process for it, on priorities to determine, on strategies to set up...This book will no doubt be of major interest to all professionals in charge of cultural heritage. * International Preservation News *As the single most comprehensive disaster planning manual to date, the book is highly recommended to all archivists, librarians and record managers who plan to initiate or improve disaster management programs of their institutions. * New Library World *...[this] resource directed specifically at archives and similar organizations provides a useful filter for this information. * Archivaria *Table of ContentsChapter 1 Disaster Planning Chapter 2 The Disaster Plan Chapter 3 Disaster Prevention Planning Chapter 4 Disaster Protection Planning Chapter 5 Disaster Preparedness Planning Chapter 6 Disaster Response Planning Chapter 7 Disaster Recovery Planning for Collections and Records Chapter 8 Disaster Rehabilitation Planning for Collections and Records Chapter 9 Disaster Recovery and Rehabilitation Planning for Facilities and Systems Chapter 10 Post-Disaster Planning
£50.40
Schiffer Publishing Ltd Swiss Wristwatches
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£10.70
Pan Macmillan DIY with Jay: How to Repair and Refresh Your Home
Book SynopsisLearn how to create a home you'll love with this illustrated full-colour practical guide from the Sunday Times bestselling author and star of the hit primetime show The Repair Shop, Jay Blades.Even if you've never put up a shelf, repainted a room or fixed a dripping tap, you'll soon have the confidence and skills to tackle these DIY jobs and many more with Jay's help!With tales of his own do-it-yourself escapades and plenty of inspiration from his favourite home fixes, this accessible and entertaining guide will give you all the knowledge you need to choose the right wall plugs, revamp those old dining chairs and give your bathroom a whole new lease of life without breaking the bank.DIY with Jay is a room-by-room guide to doing it yourself: from laying new kitchen flooring and building your own BBQ to making new sofa covers and choosing the right bedroom vibe for the best night's sleep. Based on his own many years of experience as a furniture restorer, this manual provides tips and problem solvers for anyone hoping to embark on a new DIY journey. With tools, terms and expert advice, you'll be able to give new life to your home for years to come.Trade ReviewFull of easy-to-understand advice and brilliant tips -- Dom Chinea, expert on The Repair ShopThis book answers all the back-to-basics questions you’re too afraid to ask. It’s full of down-to-earth tricks of the trade that are really easy to follow. Jay literally nails it, hammering home just how easy DIY can be! -- Banjo Beale, interior designer and winner of Interior Design Masters 2022A brilliant starter book for anyone looking to make their house a home. Full of excellent illustrations that give you a great understanding of how your home works and the tools you need to improve it. And on top of that the book is filled with excellent ideas that any homeowner can use to improve their living space -- Jo Behari, co-author of The Girl's Guide to DIY and The Tool BookIt’s so refreshing to read a book that empowers you to pick up the tools -- Wayne Perrey, 'The TV Carpenter'
£17.00
Rowman & Littlefield Caring for Your Cherished Objects: The Winterthur
Book SynopsisCherished objects and family heirlooms hold a special place in our lives. Whether they are personal letters, grandmother’s silverware, or the favorite stuffed animal from your childhood, these items all have significance and are part of your cultural heritage. Caring for Your Cherished Objects: The Winterthur Guide provides practical information about what you should and shouldn’t do to prolong the life of your objects, including advice about proper storage and display. The book will help you to assess your possessions, understand which objects are most vulnerable, and avoid the situations that will put them at more risk. Illustrations demonstrate the kinds of problems you may see on your own items or warning signs that indicate that some sort of action—whether preventive, conservative, or restorative—is warranted. Learn the difference between those terms. Sidebars in each chapter address the science behind the whys and hows to caring for the wide range of specific kinds of objects covered—from ephemera, documents, books, works of art on paper, photographs, and organic objects to textiles, ceramics, glass, metal objects, furniture, and frames. Included are the procedures that can be safely done by an owner as well as those that require the services of conservation professionals. So that you aren’t left to wander the Internet, a Resources section provides a list of reliable professional organizations as well as suggested readings, websites, and lists of suppliers to aid you in caring for your cherished objects. The authors of Caring for Your Cherished Objects are highly trained, experienced experts who have cared for thousands of precious objects and have a passion for the topic. In addition to caring for the collection at Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library, they teach, consult, and lecture on the care of cultural heritage to students, professionals, and the public.
£19.99
Rowman & Littlefield Sustainability & Historic Preservation: Toward a
Book SynopsisSustainability and Historic Preservation: Towards a Holistic View broadens the horizons of the mushrooming drive to correlate the objectives of these two spheres. To date, discussions of the relationship between historic preservation and sustainability have generally focused on the energy consumption of buildings. The nine chapters in this book show how that agenda can and should be expanded by examining many other facets of the environment, including agricultural lands, urban waterworks, irrigation systems, natural settings, an arboretum, and post-World War II suburbs. Written by specialists from a variety of disciplines—anthropology, architecture, landscape architecture, and urban history among them—the contents explore new realms in which historic preservation and sustainability can have common purpose. This book addresses subjects of concern to many persons engaged in both fields and argues the case for creating a greater spectrum of common ground between them.Table of Contents1 Preface Chapter 2 Finding a Seat at the Table: Preservation and Sustainability Chapter 3 Preservation, Sustainability, and Enviromental Impact Assessment in Post-Colonial Developing Nations Chapter 4 The Massachusettes Heritage Landscape Inventory: A Community- Based Approach to Identifying and Protecting Special Places Chapter 5 Tree Preservation and the Cultural Effects of Climate Change Chapter 6 Awbury Arboretum: A Quaker Legacy Sustaining and Urban Community Chapter 7 Is Brown the New Green? Balancing Water Conservation with Historic Landscape in the San Joaquin Valley Chapter 8 Stewardship and Sustainability of Historic Waterworks Infrastructure Chapter 9 Sustainability and Preservation of Affordable Housing: Greening Row Houses in Philadelphia Chapter 10 On the Road Again: Presercation's Urgent Future
£64.80
Morgan James Publishing llc Save Your Stuff in the Workplace: How to Protect
Book SynopsisLearn How To Store, Protect and Preserve All Your Stuff in Your Workplace.Save Your Stuff in the Workplace is your constant reference on protecting and saving all your items at your office.Save Your Stuff in the Workplace gives you all the knowledge and resources you need to protect your papers, photos, letters, journals, figurines, paintings, heirlooms and collectables. Learn how to protect them from falling apart, damage, mishaps at home, earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, tornados, severe winter storms and more. But wait! That’s not all! Learn how to if there is a disaster, to save wet papers, photos and books. Find out what to do if a picture frame gets bashed, what to use if your porcelains are knocked off the shelf and how to get the burnt smell out of your books after a fire. But wait! That’s not all!You will find complete lists of all the supplies you need and where to buy them. Find out where and how to make copies of documents and photos for archiving and for your relative’s scrapbook. Explore details lists to help you get personally prepared for emergencies. Discover the facts on filing insurance claims and how to find a professional conservator (restorer) when and if you need one. Find complete lists of references and emergency phone numbers you will need to call for assistance.Trade Review“As a self-help book is is the ultimate manual. . .This is a must-have book for anyone who prizes the family’s photos, papers, etc., even without a home disaster.” --- Juanita Thinnes, Past President, Friends of the Mission Inn, Riverside, CA, genealogist“This information needs to be in the hands of every staff member in every FEMA office in disaster areas.” --- Dr. Bill Henriques, Public Information Officer, Federal Coordinating Officer for Disasters, FEMA, National Contingency Program, Public Affairs“If our 1st first responders had been prepared with this information, our relief services would have been back into action after Hurricane Katrina two weeks earlier! Instead, our personnel were home picking up the pieces and looking for their ‘stuff.’ We honestly believe that this information, put into practice, will get offices and businesses reopened earlier after a disaster.” ---Team of seven first-responder captains at hurricane disaster response conference in New Orleans, Louisiana“Scott, people love to listen to you. You are a fun speaker! MCLA’s directors were entranced with you while listening to your video-talk.” ---Isabel Rojas-Williams, Executive Director, Mural Conservancy of Los Angeles (MCLA), after a consultation on mural conservation and restoration“As an author and expert in the human resource industry, I believe that Save Your Stuff has an essential message for the workplace and emergency preparedness/disaster planning. Scott Haskins’ message is clear, his continuing education is top quality, and I am intent on getting the word out to all of my contacts in the industry.The human resource and recruiting industries will embrace this informative and practical approach to preventive care of important articles that address the workplace. Industries and organizations need to pay attention, as emergencies and unexpected complications seem to be every bit as much a part of our work life as they are a part of home life. I look forward to sharing the details contained herein with my many contacts throughout my industry.” --- Rayanne Thorn, http://www.rayannethorn.com, nationally recognized HR resource and blogger“If there is one book to have when there is a disaster . . . this is it! This will be a bestseller.” --- Andrew Linick, The Linick Group, Inc., New York“This is such a great book! I’m going to have all my workers read it so we can earthquake-proof my clients’ homes.” --- Debbie Medlin, small business - housecleaning services, mother of three, California“This informal, even whimsical book . . . is particularly valuable because of its practicality. It offers sound instruction rather than high-minded scholarship to address the kinds of objects real people really have. This book is a valuable resource for reliable information.” --- Linda Monka, Editor of Antiques West newspaper, New York“Your book is fantastic! I shoved a copy in a friend’s face and said, ‘You have to buy a copy of this book!’ I’m going to get all my historical society and museum clients in the State of Wisconsin to buy a copy.” --- Mr. Tony Rajer, Conservator of Art, Madison, Wisconsin“I think every gallery and collector should have a copy. I’m going to tell everyone about it . . . in fact, can I have another copy of the book for a friend?” (I said yes) --- Joe Beeler, Cowboy Artist, Living Legend in Wyoming, Montana, Colorado, Arizona“This is just the kind of book I was looking for. We’ll keep it handy in our reference library and use it to answer reader’s questions. I think all our readers should know about it.” --- Linda Krueger, Editor, Collectors News, Iowa“In my region of the country, I am known as the ‘Earthquake Lady.’ Whenever the press wants to know something, I’m the one in front of the camera. I’m always getting questions about people’s personal items and I’ve always had difficulty answering them. Now I can answer all their questions! I’m so pleased to have found this book!” --- Dr. Joyce B. Bagley, Charleston Southern University, South Carolina“We hand out information to the public on disaster planning and I will be happy to let them know about your book. We will keep our copy for ready reference.” --- Heather A. Lyle, Emergency Planner, City of Vancouver, Canada“We had a painting that was worth $450,000.00; however, when we removed it from the wall and moved some furniture, I accidently put a leg through the painting. Although the repair was done flawlessly (by Scott Haskins) and the damage was invisible, the repaired painting was still devalued by $100,000.00. If you follow the suggestions in this book you will avoid much loss of value and heartache.” --- Art Gallery Owner, Carmel, California“Thank you for How to Save Your Stuff from a Disaster. It’s a great book and should sell like crazy.” --- Michael Clark, VP Marketing, Fitness Quest, Time Warner, Georgia“We look forward to making the Save Your Stuff message an integral part of our preparedness information and education for government offices. Scott Haskins’ expertise is essential information.” --- Sareth Neak for Homeland Security Outlook (http://www.hsoutlook.com)
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Ebury Publishing The Repair Shop: Tales from the Workshop of
Book SynopsisWe all have treasures hidden away in the attic, well-loved and well-worn belongings that have been passed down from generation to generation. They may be damaged or no longer working, but we can't bear to part with them. The expert craftspeople of hit BBC series The Repair Shop are dedicated to restoring and conserving these heirlooms. They know that the true worth of these possessions doesn't lie in their monetary value, but in the memories they hold and the stories they tell.In this fascinating book, you'll step inside The Repair Shop's Workshop of Dreams to explore some of the most moving family stories from the hit BBC series. From a glamorous sequinned dress that belonged to a popular travelling circus performer to a pump organ that was brought from Jamaica by a member of the Windrush generation, each family item is brought vividly to life - and lovingly restored by the team of Repair Shop experts who also contribute to these expanded stories. With a foreword by Jay Blades, Tales from the Workshop of Dreams is a heartfelt love letter to our collective past, and a fascinating slice of social history.This book features items fixed by Repair Shop experts Steve Fletcher, Will Kirk, Lucia Scalisi, Suzie Fletcher, Kirsten Ramsay, Dominic Chinea, Brenton West, Tim Gunn, Sara Dennis, Chris Shaw, Matt Nickels, Amanda Middleditch and Julie Tatchell. With great care and attention to detail, the Repair Shop team resurrect priceless pieces of family history and breathe new life into the stories they hold.Trade ReviewThe Repair Shop is here to save us all. A perfect show. -- Richard OsmanFar and away the best programme on British television. -- Stephen Fry
£10.44
Woodhead Publishing Ltd Managing Archives: Foundations, Principles and
Book SynopsisManaging Archives provides a practical guide to archives management. It has three main target audiences: those who have been tasked by their organization to manage its archives but who have no prior training; those who are starting out as professionals or para-professionals in a record keeping environment and need basic guidance; and students who are currently studying for a professional qualification. Basic guidance is supplemented by comprehensive references to professional literature, standards, web sites etc. to enable the reader to further their studies at their own pace. The text includes a range of optional activities that enable the reader to translate principles into practice and feel greater ‘ownership’ with the guidance.Trade Review"…a worthwhile addition to the student bookshelf and a book which could be given to non-professional staff with the injunction to read it." --Business Archives: Principles and PracticeTable of ContentsIntroduction; Principles and purposes of records and archives; Selection, appraisal and acquisition; Archival arrangement and description; Archival arrangement and description; Preservation; Managing an archive service.
£45.59
Archetype Publications Ltd State Beds and Throne Canopies: Care and
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Archetype Publications Ltd Conservation Science: Papers from the Conference
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£49.50
Astragal Press Restoring Antique Tools
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£13.49
HarperCollins Publishers Household Secrets
Book Synopsis'Household Secrets' is for anyone who takes pride in the objects and furniture in their home and wants to know how to look after them properly. We all have household items that are important to us – these need not be precious antiques or fashioned from rare and expensive materials. 'Household Secrets' is for anyone who takes pride in the objects and furniture in their home and wants to know how to look after them properly. We all have household items that are important to us – these need not be precious antiques or fashioned from rare and expensive materials. Frances Halahan, an expert conservator, shows you first how to identify what it is you actually have in your home, and second which products and cleaning techniques should be used to bring out their beauty and increase their longevity. 'Household secrets' draws on the unrivalled wealth of experience and knowledge of National Trust conservators and applies this to everyday objects in the home. In a handy, affordable pocket-sized format, with easy-to-follow step-by-step line drawings, this book provides an essential reference for everyone.
£5.99
Octopus Publishing Group The Repair Shop: Crafts in the Barn: Skills,
Book SynopsisThe Repair Shop - the Bafta-award-winning series with regular viewing figures of 7 million in the UK alone - has cemented itself as a BBC classic. Enter a workshop filled with expert craftspeople as they bring loved pieces of family history and the memories they hold back to life.Each expert explains their craft, the reason they love it so much and how they go about restoring and reviving your precious objects, from a Ukrainian suitcase to a matchstick clock, using crafts as varied as leatherwork, woodwork, metalwork, art and ceramic restoration.
£18.70
Brepols N.V. Solving Cases: Book and Paper Artefact
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£59.85
Peter Lang AG, Internationaler Verlag der Wissenschaften Cultural Recycling in the Postdigital Age
Book SynopsisThis volume explores the development towards mass digitisation and datafication and its transforming influence on our way of organising our cultural knowledge and heritage. In this context, cultural recycling plays a crucial role, even if it is in itself not a new phenomenon. However, the quality and quantity of recycling processes have altered profoundly in the postdigital age. The contributions of this volume consider various manifestations of these recycling processes and practices by providing the reader with a wide range of different case studies. Their authors highlight characteristic features of postdigital recycling that differ from the qualities of recycling processes and practices in previous periods. What the case studies show are the different recyclings of canonical texts, folktales, and cultural productions in new postdigital environments, but also what happens to history and memory in today's times and even how self-declared pre-digital authors cannot escape postdigital strategies for cultural recycling.
£41.40
Museum Tusculanum Press Care & Conservation of Manuscripts, Volume 8:
Book SynopsisMuch work is required to ensure the well-being of the manuscripts in the care of our libraries, archives and other collections and the regular seminars in Copenhagen provide a good opportunity for conservators, archivists, librarians and those who work with manuscripts to meet and discuss their problems. The eighth seminar deals among other things with wooden bindings, the manufacture of parchment, the conservation of embroidered bindings, the study of paint layers, the restoration of heat-damage parchment, binding decoration and hand tools for Ottoman period manuscripts, biomonitering of rare books and documents, German stamped bindings, new recipes for the conservation of leather and parchment, as well as codicology and palæography. The book is well illustrated and contains references and a list of manuscripts.
£30.59
Museum Tusculanum Press Care and Conservation of Manuscripts 10:
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£30.59
