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Mini Patchwork Projects: 6 Sewing Projects for the Contemporary Crafter
by Beth Studley6 quick and simple stash-busting mini projects for quilters and sewers. Projects range from mini baskets for threads and spools, picture bunting for inspiration and a notebook cover for design ideas. Unique designs for sewing patterns by Beth Studley (Love From Beth) who is a fabric designer and sewing and quilt pattern designer.
Mini Weapons of Mass Destruction: Build Implements Of Spitball Warfare (Mini Weapons Of Mass Destruction Ser.)
by John AustinWe've come a long way from the Peashooter Era: with the advent of modern household products and office supplies - foldback clips, clothespins, rubber bands, ballpoint pens, toothpicks, paper clips and plastic utensils - the everyday junk drawer can hold all the materials needed to create pocket-sized weaponry. Whether you're slowing dying of boredom in a stuffy office, plotting revenge on your older siblings or simply looking for a wonderful way to kill some time, this book is for you. Toy designer John Austin provides detailed, step-by-step instructions for each project, including materials and ammo lists, clear pictures, and construction tips, for mayhem-loving MacGyvers. The 35 devices include catapults, slingshots, darts, crossbows, and combustion shooters. Build a tiny trebuchet from paper clips and a D-cell battery. Wrap a penny in a string of paper caps to create a surprisingly impressive "bomb." Several of the projects even include variations where combatants mount laser pointer sights to their shooters to increase their accuracy. The instructions are simple so that anyone can make these wacky innovations in minutes whilst also learning about mechanics and physics in a fun, hands-on way.
Mini Weapons of Mass Destruction: Make mayhem from your stationery with 35 models to build yourself (Mini Weapons of Mass Destruction)
by John AustinWe've come a long way from the Peashooter Era: with the advent of modern household products and office supplies - foldback clips, clothespins, rubber bands, ballpoint pens, toothpicks, paper clips and plastic utensils - the everyday junk drawer can hold all the materials needed to create pocket-sized weaponry. Whether you're slowing dying of boredom in a stuffy office, plotting revenge on your older siblings or simply looking for a wonderful way to kill some time, this book is for you. Toy designer John Austin provides detailed, step-by-step instructions for each project, including materials and ammo lists, clear pictures, and construction tips, for mayhem-loving MacGyvers. The 35 devices include catapults, slingshots, darts, crossbows, and combustion shooters. Build a tiny trebuchet from paper clips and a D-cell battery. Wrap a penny in a string of paper caps to create a surprisingly impressive "bomb." Several of the projects even include variations where combatants mount laser pointer sights to their shooters to increase their accuracy. The instructions are simple so that anyone can make these wacky innovations in minutes whilst also learning about mechanics and physics in a fun, hands-on way.
Mini-Forest Revolution: Using the Miyawaki Method to Rapidly Rewild the World
by Hannah Lewis*2023 Nautilus Book Award Gold Medal Winner: Green, Restorative Practices /Sustainability&“Hannah Lewis describes a gift to a despairing world. . . . There may be no single climate solution that has a greater breadth of benefits than mini-forests. . . [and] can be done by everyone everywhere.&”—Paul Hawken, from the forewordFor readers who enjoyed Finding the Mother Tree and The Hidden Life of Trees comes the first-ever book about a movement to restore biodiversity in our cities and towns by transforming empty lots, backyards, and degraded land into mini-forests. Author Hannah Lewis is the forest maker turning asphalt into ecosystems to save the planet and she wants everyone to know they can do it too.In Mini-Forest Revolution, Lewis presents the Miyawaki Method, a unique approach to reforestation devised by Japanese botanist Akira Miyawaki. She explains how tiny forests as small as six parking spaces grow quickly and are much more biodiverse than those planted by conventional methods. She explores the science behind why Miyawaki-style mini-forests work and the myriad environmental benefits, including: cooling urban heat islands, establishing wildlife corridors, building soil health, sequestering carbon, creating pollinator habitats, and more.Today, the Miyawaki Method is witnessing a worldwide surge in popularity. Lewis shares the stories of mini-forests that have sprung up across the globe and the people who are planting them―from a young forest along the concrete alley of the Beirut River in Lebanon, to a backyard forest planted by tiny-forest champion Shubhendu Sharma in India.This inspiring book offers a revolutionary approach to planting trees and a truly accessible solution to the climate crisis that can be implemented by communities, classrooms, cities, clubs, and families everywhere. &“Lewis simplifies the science of planting trees in a manner that produces the maximum benefit.&”—The Associated Press
Mini-Mosaic Quilts: 30+ Block Designs, 14 Projects, Easy Piecing Technique
by Paula DoyleLearn easy piecing techniques to create more than 30 different complex-looking blocks and apply them to 14 projects.Celebrate the decorative intricacy of tiled mosaics in your next quilting or sewing project. Paula proves how easy it can be to get perfect precision patchwork on a small scale. Create wonderfully colorful patterns using lots of different fabrics in these miniature quilts, table runners, tote bags, and many other projects. Good things really do come in small packages!• Includes fusible grid guides for either 1/2" or 1" tiles• All of the project designs are fat quarter-friendly
Miniature Crocheting and Knitting for Dollhouses
by Rosemary DrysdaleWith the right needles, hooks, yarns, and this book, you can create dozens of exquisite items for your dollhouse that take almost no time at all to complete. Rosemary Drysdale's extensive collection of 40 Lilliputian-size projects contains designs that are easy to execute, require very little yarn, thread, or floss, and are available nowhere else.Full crochet and knitting instructions are clearly detailed in an easy-to-follow format. Helpful photographs of the completed piece accompany each project to guide you in your work, in addition to instructional diagrams which explain techniques and stitch variations. An added feature -- totally unique to this publication -- is the special section on switchable yarns that tells you which yarns and flosses are interchangeable.Here are just some of the lovely dollhouse miniatures that you can make: Lacy Tablecloth; Welcome Mat; Ecru Doilies; Shell Bedspread; Oval Dining Room Rug; Lace Curtains; Bolster Pillows; Table Runner; Gingham Kitchen Set; Floor Pillow; Double Drapes; Granny's Kitchen Mat; Granny Square; Afghan Canopy; Bed Set; Scatter Rugs.Specific colors are listed for each project, but the colors are only suggestions. Use your imagination to create color schemes that will best enhance your dollhouse and its furnishings.
Miniature Final Fantasy
by Square Enix Tatsuya TanakaA whimsical collection of iconic scenes from the Final Fantasy series, cheerfully realized by miniature photographer Tatsuya Tanaka!Cloud and Sephiroth reenact their fateful showdown--an open beer can standing in for Nibel Reactor cooling tower. Setzer steers his airship Blackjack, mischievously recreated from corn on the cob. A chocobo flits and frolics across a field of . . . tennis balls. Tetsuya Tanaka's vibrant miniature photography is showcased side-by-side with concept art that details the process of each photo's creation. This tome catalogs fan-favorite moments captured from across the Final Fantasy series, followed by a longform interview with Tatsuya Tanaka himself. Dark Horse Books and Square Enix present Miniature Final Fantasy: No Adventure Too Large--Tatsuya Tanaka's miniature Final Fantasy scenes from his memorable Miniature Calendar series. This joyous collaboration celebrates the Final Fantasy series from a wholly unique perspective.
Miniature Needlepoint Rugs for Dollhouses: Charted For Easy Use
by Susan McbaineWhy buy miniature rugs when you can make your own? Enhance the miniature furniture in your dollhouse collection with your own miniature needlepoint rugs. This book contains 37 rug designs charted for easy use on #18 and other sizes of needlepoint canvas. The designs are miniature adaptations of many different types of rugs, including Oriental, Persian, Early American, American Indian, modern, animal skin, and more. Color charts are given for each design.
Miniature Ship Models: A History and Collector's Guide
by Paul JacobsThis beautifully illustrated history of miniature ship models features hundreds of color photographs of some of the finest miniature ships ever built. In this informative book, model expert Paul Jacobs traces the history of modern models back to their use as identification aids by the military in World War I. Miniature Ship Models is the first serious history of the industry's development, the commercial rise and fall of companies, and the advancing technology that produced ever more detailed and accurate replicas. Writing with collectors in mind, Jacobs looks at the products of each manufacturer, past and present, rating their quality and suggesting why some are more collectible than others. Jacobs also addresses subjects of interest to model makers, such as painting, modifying and diorama settings. Illustrated throughout with many of the finest examples of the genre, the combination of fascinating background information with stunning visual presentation will make this book irresistible to any collector or enthusiast.
Miniatures in Minutes
by Terrie SandelinMake These Tiny Treasures in A Lot Less Time • Make 24 beautiful miniature quilts, each in a day or less, with techniques that dramatically speed up your paper piecing • Stitch a whole quilt with perfectly matched seams and points from a single foundation • Learn innovative methods that make paper piecing much faster and easier • Choose the right fabrics to make your miniature sparkle • Get started right away with 12 full-size foundations Do you love miniature quilts, but not the hours and hours it takes to make them? Now you can make a gorgeous miniature-with perfect accuracy-in just a small fraction of the time it used to take. The secret is the paper piecing techniques, pioneered by Anita Grossman Solomon and updated here to bring miniatures within reach of even the most time-challenged quilter. *Important Note about PRINT ON DEMAND Editions: This title will be printed after purchase and will arrive separately from any in-stock items. Please allow approximately 2 weeks for USA delivery, with an additional 2 weeks for international shipments. Expedited shipping is not available on POD Editions. The printing quality in this copy will vary from the original offset printing edition and may look more saturated due to printing on demand by a high-quality printer on uncoated (non-glossy) paper. The information presented in this version is the same as the most recent printed edition. Any pattern pullouts have been separated and presented as single pages.
Minimal New York City: Graphic, Gritty, and Witty
by Michael ArndtMake your way from the Flatiron to Flatbush as an award-winning designer expertly captures New York City with minimalist art and unexpected wit.Minimal New York City playfully captures the essence of New York with clever pairs of sharp illustrations and cheeky commentary about the city. Historic context for each illustration is revealed in the back of the book, making it an informative experience for anyone who has ever walked through the bright lights of Times Square, paid $13 for an avocado toast, or indulged in Junior's Cheesecake on Flatbush. Minimal New York City is a celebration of what makes New York New York.As a lifelong resident of New York state who has spent nearly twenty-five years living on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, Michael Arndt has poured his wealth of insider knowledge into Minimal New York City, a graphic love letter dedicated to the place he calls home. His references run the gamut from visual similarities between Central Park and Brooklyn's parks to the ways in which Times Square has evolved from the '70s to today. His visual and verbal wit make the graphics of New York approachable for New Yorkers and Big Apple fanatics alike.
Minimalismo: aprende a controlar tu presupuesto en 30 días o menos.
by The BlokeheadEl término «minimalismo» comenzó aplicándose en música y arte como una palabra utilizada para definir patrones y diseños simples, repetitivos y reducidos. Por otra parte, se ha desarrollado un nuevo significado para este término comenzando a utilizarse para describir un estilo de vida basado en la sencillez, enfocado hacia nuestras pasiones y propósitos y hacia el crecimiento y la contribución. <P><P> Este significado más profundo es el que vas a conocer en este libro a medida que vayas aplicando los principios que aquí se mencionan; no solo en tus finanzas, salud y relaciones, sino en toda tu vida. <P><P> ¡Mucha suerte!
Minimalist Lighting
by Kirk TuckPacked with incredible images and step-by-step techniques, this book is a must have for commercial, wedding, and portrait photographers working on location who want to maximize their time behind the camera and minimize their time spent hauling cumbersome lighting equipment. The tips show how to select easily portable and versatile equipment for location shoots, cutting down on the packing and porting of expensive equipment. With techniques and information on the latest technology-including battery-powered flashes and accessories-this reference shows photographers how to work with smaller and lighter-weight lighting equipment without sacrificing quality. Whether shooting portraits, landscapes, or interiors, whether indoors or out, photographers will embrace the portable approach offered in this valuable resource.
Minimalist Lighting: Professional Techniques for Studio Photography
by Kirk TuckPhotographers learn how to create amazing photography with this simple, basic, money-saving approach to working in the studio. While exploring available lighting and equipment, this reference tackles the concerns of studio photographers regarding too much gear, not enough space, and a strict budget and offers alternative techniques for photographing subjects. Tips for how to set up a studio in a limited amount of space, what kind of equipment works best for different effects, and finding great tools for budget prices make this a truly comprehensive reference.
Minimalist: How To Prepare And Control Your Minimalist Budget In 30 Days Or Less And Get More Money Out Of Life Now
by The BlokeheadMinimalismus Der Term „Minimalismus” kommt ursprünglich aus dem Bereich Musik und Kunst als ein Wort der einfache, repetierende und reduzierte Muster und Designs beschreibt. Die gegenwärtige und tiefere Bedeutung dieses Begriffs hat sich andererseits zu der Umschreibung von einer Lebensweise entwickelt, die auf Einfachheit und Fokus, auf Leidenschaft und Bedeutsamkeit, und auf Wachstum und Mitwirkung basiert. Die tiefere Bedeutung werden Sie durch dieses Buch kennen lernen, indem Sie schrittweise die Prinzipien, die erklärt werden, in Finanzen, Gesundheit und Beziehungen und im Leben allgemein anwenden. Viel Glück!
Minimalista!: Come preparare e controllare il tuo vivere minimalista
by The BlokeheadNella corrente società l’individuo è sempre sotto pressione da vari elementi sociali (televisione, social media, marketing,..) e devo andare incontro a certi standard. <P><P>Come stabilito da alcuni autori ciò porta alla alienazione dell’essere, ciò porta a individui che stanno in un ciclo in cui fanno delle cose (compare, pulire, organizzare, invitare,..) senza pensare su quello che è importante o il significato di ciò che li circonda. Il risultato è un individuo circondato da tante persone, da tante cose ma si sente prigioniero, ha un mare di cose da fare ed è pieno di debiti. <P><P>Questo libro propone di organizzare la vita usando un approccio minimalista. Attraverso la lettura si parte da una introduzione del minimalismo e si forniscono idee base del minimalismo e come applicarle alla vita. Lo scopo ultimo è pulire la vita di una persona e adornarla con poche cose (siano esse cose fisiche, persone o altre entità) ma che hanno valore, significato e non rendono l’individuo schiavo o non creano stress ma portano bellezza, pace, armonia nella vita. <P><P>A livello materiale l’individuo dovrebbe avere meno cose da fare, più cose di valore e più soldi’.
Minimalista: Prepare e controle uma vida com mais dinheiro em 30 dias ou menos
by The BlokeheadUma vida plena com liberdade e felicidade através da aplicação dos princípios do minimalismo. Como preparar e controlar seu orçamento minimalista em 30 dias ou menos e viver com mais dinheiro já.
Minimalista: Your step-by-step guide to a better home, wardrobe and life
by Shira Gill***"I identified with so many of the important lessons Shira teaches in Minimalista. Now I'll know what book to recommend when people ask me to help them on their journey towards minimalism!" - Garance Doré, New York Times Best Selling Author of Love Style LifeElevate your personal style, trim your belongings, and transform your life, one room at a time, with this visionary lifestyle and home organisation book from organising expert, Shira Gill.As a professional home organiser with clients ranging from students to multi-millionaires, Shira Gill observed that clutter is a universal stress trigger. Over the years she created a signature decluttering and organisation process that promotes sustainability, achieves lasting results, and can be applied to anyone, regardless of their space or lifestyle. Rather than imposing strict rules and limitations, Shira redefines minimalism as having the perfect amount of everything - for you - based on your personal values and the limitations of your space. Now, in Minimalista, Shira shares her complete toolkit for the first time, built around five key steps: Clarify, Edit, Organize, Elevate, and Maintain. Shira teaches that the most important thing you can do is start, and that small victories, achieved one at a time, will snowball into massive transformation. Broken into small, bite-sized chunks, Minimalista makes it clear that if the process is fun and easy to follow, anyone can learn the principles of editing and organisation.The Minimalista Manifesto· Buy less; live more.· Invest in high quality + solid craftsmanship.· Opt for natural, sustainable materials.· Treat your space + your stuff with respect.· Shop your own home before hitting the stores.· Celebrate life's little luxuries: fresh flowers, hot water, a good meal with friends.· Try to repair instead of replace.· Embrace negative space and dispose of unwanted items responsibly.· Create a home that supports your personal goals + core values.· Be the gatekeeper of your home.· Say "no" to swag, freebies, and hotel samples.· Say "no" to excess and "yes" to enough.
Minimaliste: Comment préparer et contrôler son budget minimaliste en 30 jours ou moins, et comment gagner plus d’argent immédiatement
by The BlokeheadLe terme « minimalisme » est à l'origine utilisé dans la musique et les arts comme un mot pour décrire des motifs et des dessins simples, répétitifs et épurés. La signification contemporaine et plus profonde du terme, d’autre part, s'est développée pour décrire un mode de vie basé sur la simplicité et la concentration, sur la passion et la détermination, et sur la croissance et la contribution. Cette signification plus profonde est celle que vous allez apprendre dans ce livre, en appliquant progressivement les principes qui seront mentionnés ici, non seulement dans vos finances, votre santé et vos relations, mais aussi dans votre vie en général. Bonne chance!
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (Minimally Invasive Procedures In Orthopaedic Surgery Ser. #Vol. 3)
by Alexander R. Vaccaro Christopher M. BonoMinimally invasive procedures are increasingly utilized and are replacing open surgery to reduce scarring and pain, enhance patient recovery, and minimize cost. Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery provides step-by-step guidance, expert instruction, and detailed illustration of current minimally invasive orthopedic spine procedures. With a variety of c
Mining Data for Financial Applications: 4th ECML PKDD Workshop, MIDAS 2019, Würzburg, Germany, September 16, 2019, Revised Selected Papers (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #11985)
by Valerio Bitetta Ilaria Bordino Andrea Ferretti Francesco Gullo Stefano Pascolutti Giovanni PontiThis book constitutes revised selected papers from the 4th Workshop on Mining Data for Financial Applications, MIDAS 2019, held in conjunction with ECML PKDD 2019, in Würzburg, Germany, in September 2019. The 8 full and 3 short papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 16 submissions. They deal with challenges, potentialities, and applications of leveraging data-mining tasks regarding problems in the financial domain.
Mining Disasters of the Wyoming Valley (Images of America)
by Bryan GlahnTen-year-old Willie Hatton was excited to visit his father at the Avondale Mine on the morning of September 6, 1869. Sadly, Willie would die in his father's arms that day, and so would 108 other miners, all victims of a horrific fire that tore through the shaft, trapping the men and boys and blocking the only exit. The communities of the Wyoming Valley know firsthand the human cost of the anthracite industry. From a cave-in at Twin Shaft to an explosion at the Baltimore Tunnel to the Susquehanna River crashing through the roof at Knox, thousands of miners left for work in the morning never to return. Sadly, few of the tragedies could be called accidents. Profits took precedence over safety, leaving workers to pay the price for negligence, corruption, and greed.
Mining Intelligence and Knowledge Exploration: 5th International Conference, MIKE 2017, Hyderabad, India, December 13–15, 2017, Proceedings (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #10682)
by Ashish Ghosh, Rajarshi Pal and Rajendra PrasathThis book constitutes the refereed post-conference proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Mining Intelligence and Knowledge Exploration, MIKE 2017, held in Hyderabad, India, in December 2017. The 40 full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 139 submissions. The papers were grouped into various subtopics including arti ficial intelligence, machine learning, image processing, pattern recognition, speech processing, information retrieval, natural language processing, social network analysis, security, and fuzzy rough sets.
Mining Intelligence and Knowledge Exploration: 9th International Conference, MIKE 2021, Hammamet, Tunisia, November 1–3, 2021, Proceedings (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #13119)
by Richard Chbeir Yannis Manolopoulos Rajendra PrasathThis book constitutes revised selected papers from the refereed proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Mining Intelligence and Knowledge Exploration, MIKE 2021, which took place in Hammamet, Tunisia, in November 2021. The 22 full papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 61 submissions. They deal with topics such as evolutionary computation, knowledge exploration in IoT, artificial intelligence, machine learning, data mining and information retrieval, medical image analysis, pattern recognition and computer vision, speech / signal processing, text mining and natural language processing, intelligent security systems, Smart and Intelligent Systems, etc.
Mining Intelligence and Knowledge Exploration: 9th International Conference, MIKE 2023, Kristiansand, Norway, June 28–30, 2023, Proceedings (Lecture Notes in Computer Science #13924)
by Rajendra Prasath Seifedine KadryThis book constitutes the refereed post-conference proceedings of the 9th International Conference on Mining Intelligence and Knowledge Exploration, MIKE 2023, held in Kristiansand, Norway, during June 28–30, 2023. The 22 full papers and 16 short papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 87 submissions. They were grouped into various subtopics including Knowledge Exploration in IoT, Medical Informatics, Machine Learning, Text Mining, Natural Language Processing, Cryptocurrency and Blockchain, Application of Artificial Intelligence, and other areas.