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Jardinagem Para Iniciantes Coleção 3 em 1

by Nancy Ross Thiago Zoe

Você quer aprender tudo sobre jardinagem para iniciantes? Aqui vai uma prévia sobre tudo que o livro trata quando o assunto é jardinagem em recipientes: •Os Benefícios de Jardinagem em Recipientes •Conseguindo os Recipientes para os seus Jardins •Criando um Bom Ambiente para os Recipientes de Plantas •Escolhendo a Hora Certa Para Plantar •As Melhores Plantas para Plantar no seu Jardim de Recipientes •Como Manter Pestes Longe •Dicas para Ajudar Suas Plantas a Prosperar A segunda parte do livro explica tudo que você precisa saber sobre estufas: •Coisas a Considerar Antes de Começar uma Estufa •As Vantagens da Jardinagem em Estufa •Montando um Jardim de Estufa •Crescendo as Plantas em sua Estufa •Formas de Controlar o Clima na Estufa •Alguns dos Melhores Métodos de Plantação para Estufa •Como se Livrar das Pestes •Algumas Dicas Importantes para Jardinagem em Estufa Na terceira parte do livro você vai aprender tudo sobre jardinagem vertical: •Montando a Base que Você Precisa em seu Jardim •Os Benefícios de um Jardim Vertical •Trabalhando na Manutenção de seu Jardim Vertical •Conseguindo Espaço para as Plantas •Escolhendo as Plantas Certas •Algumas Modificações Extras •Algumas Dicas para seu Jardim Vertical É o livro perfeito pra quem quer aprender tudo que precisa para começar um jardim seja em casa ou apartamento. Cheio de conselhos de especialistas e todas as informações necessárias para suas plantas e flores prosperarem!

Jardiner avec les tulipes: Guide de plantation des tulipes à destination des débutants

by Nancy Ross Traductrice Floriane Ballige

Les tulipes sont des fleurs qui comptent parmi les plus belles et dont les espèces sont les plus variées au monde. Ce guide de plantation des tulipes est une véritable bible pour les débutants désireux d'embellir leur jardin avec ces fleurs sublimes aux couleurs et aux formes éclatantes.

Jardinería de Invernadero

by Nancy Ross

La jardinería de invernadero puede ser una gran forma para extender tu temporada de cosecha y, a la vez, divertirte más con este hobby. Para aquellos que viven en climas norteños, es normal tener que lidiar con ciertos problemas, heladas tardías o temperaturas bajas durante los principios de primavera. A menudo esto implica que las semillas no podrán germinar con facilidad. Con un invernadero adecuado, esto no será un obstáculo, debido a que te proveerá de condiciones aptas para que las plantas puedan florecer. Con esta guía, podrás comenzar un invernadero a tu gusto. Empezaremos explicando lo básico: proceso para plantar, cuánta agua necesitarás para cada planta, la temperatura correcta, cómo elegir la tierra (sustrato), eliminar plagas de forma natural. Cuando estés listo, incluso un principiante podrá comenzar su propio invernadero en poco tiempo. Cuando estés preparado para extender tus temporadas de cultivo y para sacarle el jugo a tu invernadero, mejor lee esta guía, aprenderás todo lo que necesitas para cultivar cualquier planta que quieras, sin importar donde vivas.

Jardinería en Maceteros

by Nancy Ross

¿QUIERES PARENDER LOS PROS Y CONTRAS DE LA JARDINERÍA EN MACETEROS? Aquí Tienes Una Vista Previa De Lo Que Aprenderás... Consiguiendo Maceteros Para Tu Jardín Creando Un Ambiente Apropiado para las Plantas de Maceteros Escogiendo el Tiempo Apropiado para Plantar Las Mejores Plantas para Crecer en Tu Jardín de Maceteros Tips para Ayudar al Crecimieto de Tus Plantas Y Mucho, Mucho, ¡Más! Aquí Tienes Una Vista Previa De Los Vegetales que Aprenderás a Cultivar... Lechiga Cebollas Tomates Zanahorias Rábanos Pepinos Frijoles (Porotos) Betabeles Vegetales Crucíferos Berenjenas Pepinos Y Mucho, Mucho, ¡Más!

Jardinería para Principiantes: Colección 3 en 1 por Nancy Ross

by Nancy Ross

¿DESEAS APRENDER LOS PORMENORES DE JARDINERÍA PARA PRINCIPIANTES? Aquí Está Un Anticipo De Lo Que Aprenderás Sobre La Jardinería De Contenedores… •Conseguir los Contenedores para tu Jardín •Crear un Buen Entorno para las Plantas de Contenedor •Elegir el Momento Correcto para Plantar •Las Mejores Plantas para Cultivar en tu Jardín de Contenedores •Consejos para Ayudar a que tus Plantas Prosperen •¡Mucho, Mucho Más! Aquí Está Un Anticipo De Lo Que Aprenderás Sobre La Jardinería De Invernadero… •Montar un Jardín de Invernadero •Cultivar Plantas en tu Invernadero •Formas de Controlar el Clima en tu Invernadero •Algunos de los Mejores Métodos para Plantar en el Invernadero •Cómo Deshacerse de las Pestes •¡Mucho, Mucho Más! Aquí Está Un Anticipo De Lo Que Aprenderás Sobre La Jardinería Vertical… •Montar la Base que Necesitas en tu Jardín •Trabajo de Mantenimiento de tu Jardín Vertical •Hacer Espacio para las Plantas •Seleccionar las Plantas Correctas •Algunos Consejos para tu Jardín Vertical •¡Mucho, Mucho Más!

Keeping Place: Reflections on the Meaning of Home

by Scott Sauls Jen Pollock Michel

To be human is to long for home.Keeping Place

Land & Sea: Secrets to simple, sustainable, sensational food

by Alexandra Dudley

A celebration of real food and wholesome ingredients, Land and Sea brings sustainable eating to the table in true flavour and style. With advice on using the whole ingredient (no matter what it is); how you can make the most of leftovers; and how to be creative with herbs and spices, these recipes show you how to inject every mealtime with flavour and goodness.Inspired by her Dutch and German roots, Alexandra's storybook style recipes include family breakfasts of sweet-spiced, apple puffed pancakes ­­- a traditional 'Dutch Baby' - warming lunches such as Hake, Prawn and Lemongrass Curry, and comforting dinners to share like Spatchcocked Persian-Spiced Peanut Butter Chicken. And with a whole chapter on how to make vegetable 'king', you'll also find lots of ideas to make the most from your bounty, such as Caramelised Carrot Tarte Tatin and Shepherdless Pie.Including beautiful photography and stunningly designed, these recipes will show you how to celebrate all that Land and Sea has to offer, to the full.

Landscape Analysis: Investigating the potentials of space and place

by Simon Swaffield Jorgen Primdahl Per Stahlschmidt Vibeke Nellemann

A key aspect of town planning, landscape planning and landscape architecture is to identify and then use the distinctive features and characteristics of space, place and landscape to achieve environmental quality. Landscape Analysis provides an introduction to the field both in theory and in practice. A wide range of methods and techniques for landscape analysis is illustrated by urban and rural examples from many countries. Analysing landscapes within a planning context requires both skill and insights. Drawing upon numerous concrete examples, together with an examination of some theoretical concepts, this book guides the reader through a wide range of different approaches and techniques of landscape analysis that may be applied at different scales, from elementary site analysis to historical and regional studies. This is an essential book for students and graduate practitioners working in landscape architecture, planning and architecture.

Landscape Theory in Design

by Susan Herrington

Phenomenology, Materiality, Cybernetics, Palimpsest, Cyborgs, Landscape Urbanism, Typology, Semiotics, Deconstruction - the minefield of theoretical ideas that students must navigate today can be utterly confusing, and how do these theories translate to the design studio? Landscape Theory in Design introduces theoretical ideas to students without the use of jargon or an assumption of extensive knowledge in other fields, and in doing so, links these ideas to the processes of design. In five thematic chapters Susan Herrington explains: the theoretic groundings of the theory of philosophy, why it matters to design, an example of the theory in a work of landscape architecture from the twentieth and twenty-first centuries, debates surrounding the theory (particularly as they elaborate modern and postmodern thought) and primary readings that can be read as companions to her text. An extensive glossary of theoretical terms also adds a vital contribution to students’ comprehension of theories relevant to the design of landscapes and gardens. Covering the design of over 40 landscape architects, architects, and designers in 111 distinct projects from 20 different countries, Landscape Theory in Design is essential reading for any student of the landscape.

Le Canada chez soi: L’Histoire en guise de décor

by Peter E. Baker John A. Fleming Jacqueline Dionne Jocelyne Benoit

Une visite guidée montrant comment l’Histoire peut transformer une maison ordinaire en un chez-soi unique, ainsi qu’un rappel de la force de caractère et de l’ingéniosité qui ont façonné notre pays. Inspiré par le 150e anniversaire de la Confédération canadienne, célébré la même année que le 375e anniversaire de la fondation de Montréal, l’auteur et antiquaire québécois Peter E. Baker donne vie à l’histoire canadienne pour démontrer comment antiquités et art populaire peuvent conférer une identité unique à un intérieur moderne. L’auteur a puisé dans une seule collection pour présenter des objets couvrant trois siècles d’histoire canadienne, depuis l’établissement des premières colonies françaises jusqu’à l’essor créatif des artistes populaires de la fin du XXe siècle. Amplement illustré, rédigé sur le ton de la conversation et facile à lire, le présent ouvrage ne se veut pas une étude technique sur les antiquités d’une région ou d’un type précis. Le Canada chez soi – L’Histoire en guise de décor explique plutôt l’histoire et la valeur artistique de chaque objet choisi.

Let It Go: Downsizing Your Way to a Richer, Happier Life

by Peter Walsh

Say goodbye to clutter, reduce stress, and live simply with this easy-to-use guide to downsizing!Whether you are selling your family home, blending households into a new home, or cleaning out your aging parents’ home, sorting through a lifetime’s worth of accumulated possessions can be a daunting and stressful experience. Decluttering guru Peter Walsh recently went through the process of downsizing his childhood home and dividing his late parents’ possessions among his family. He realized that making these decisions about mementos and heirlooms creates strong emotions and can be an overwhelming chore. In Let It Go, Peter will help you turn downsizing into a rejuvenating life change with his useful tips and practical takeaways, including how to:• Understand the emotional challenges that accompany downsizing• Establish a hierarchy of mementos and collectibles• Calculate the amount of stuff you can bring into your new life• Create strategies for dividing heirlooms among family members without dramaThis new phase brings unexpected freedoms and opportunities, and Peter walks you through every step of the process. You’ll feel freer and happier than you ever thought possible once you Let It Go.

Letter to a Young Farmer: How to Live Richly without Wealth on the New Garden Farm

by Gene Logsdon

&“In the midst of our epidemic fear of the future and its so-far predicted emergencies and catastrophes, here is Gene patiently, quietly, with the right touch of merriment, talking about the small, really possible ways of solving our one great problem: how to live on the Earth without destroying it.&”—Wendell Berry, from the forewordFor more than four decades, the self-described &“contrary farmer&” and writer Gene Logsdon has commented on the state of American agriculture. In Letter to a Young Farmer, his final book of essays, Logsdon addresses the next generation—young people who are moving back to the land to enjoy a better way of life as small-scale &“garden farmers.&” It&’s a lifestyle that isn&’t defined by accumulating wealth or by the &“get big or get out&” agribusiness mindset. Instead, it&’s one that recognizes the beauty of nature, cherishes the land, respects our fellow creatures, and values rural traditions. It&’s one that also looks forward and embraces &“right technologies,&” including new and innovative ways of working smarter, not harder, and avoiding premature burnout.Completed only a few weeks before the author&’s death, Letter to a Young Farmer is a remarkable testament to the life and wisdom of one of the greatest rural philosophers and writers of our time. Gene&’s earthy wit and sometimes irreverent humor combines with his valuable perspectives on many wide-ranging subjects—everything from how to show a ram who&’s boss to enjoying the almost churchlike calmness of a well-built livestock barn.Reading this book is like sitting down on the porch with a neighbor who has learned the ways of farming through years of long observation and practice. Someone, in short, who has &“seen it all&” and has much to say, and much to teach us, if we only take the time to listen and learn. And Gene Logsdon was the best kind of teacher: equal parts storyteller, idealist, and rabble-rouser. His vision of a nation filled with garden farmers, based in cities, towns, and countrysides, will resonate with many people, both young and old, who long to create a more sustainable, meaningful life for themselves and a better world for all of us.&“Sagacious and sly, practical and poetic, Logsdon&’s voice may have been contrarian but it was never condescending.&”—Booklist

Lighting Design Basics

by Mark Karlen James R. Benya Christina Spangler

A visual, real-world guide to professional lighting design Lighting Design Basics is the essential guide to this basic, but difficult-to-master aspect of interior design. Offering fundamental concepts and prescriptive techniques in a highly visual format, this book provides clear, practical guidance on utilizing the latest in lighting techniques and technology to showcase a space without sacrificing utility. Covering more than 25 different design scenarios with in-depth rationale for proposed solutions, this book provides insightful distribution diagrams, floor plans, and details for lighting installation and construction. Real-world case studies illustrate lighting design in residential, commercial, healthcare, education, and hospitality settings, and skill-building exercises offer practice for real-world projects as well as NCIDQ and NCARB exam preparation. This new third edition includes new instructor support materials, coverage of computer calculation software, and in-depth discussion on the latest in LED lighting. Lighting is changing, both in the technology itself, and in the way a designer must approach it. This book provides immersive instruction through real-world settings, and practical guidance suited for immediate application in everyday projects. Get up-to-date on the latest methods and technology for lighting design Examine more than 25 design scenarios for different types of spaces Complete exercises to hone your skills or prepare for the NCIDQ or NCARB Create simple lighting designs and collaborate with architects on complex projects Lighting can make or break a space. Improper lighting lends a space an uncomfortable feel, can induce headaches or eyestrain, and can even be hazardous—but thoughtfully designed and executed lighting adds that extra element so often missing from typical spaces. Lighting Design Basics shows you how to elevate any space through the fundamental tools and concepts of professional lighting design.

Living the Airstream Life

by Karen Flett

Illustrated with rare and exclusive images from the official company archives, an authoritative and entertaining guide to the wildly popular, beautifully designed luxury recreational vehicle that has become a cultural icon, embodying the American spirit of freedom and adventure—and the ideal in mobile living.With its distinctive silver-bullet shaped profile, the Airstream has been an integral part of the American recreational landscape for more than eighty-five years. Since the 1930s, thousands of Americans have used it as a personal canvas to paint their own unique story as they’ve traveled the road of life, and today, these stunning, nostalgia-laden vehicles are more popular than ever. In Living the Airstream Life, Karen Flett tells the unique story of the designers who have transformed the brand into a mainstay of American life and the dreamers who have found their home, and their heart, in an Airstream. Living the Airstream Life is a tour along the diverse roads aficionados have taken in chasing their Airstream dreams. Stunning color photographs featuring new and vintage versions and compelling stories capture the allure of the Airstream and offer advice and insight on the practicalities of adopting this lifestyle. With spectacular photography and compelling stories, Living the Airstream Life offers inspiration for those actively pursing the dream of life on the road—whether for permanent living or as a temporary escape from the daily grind—and everyone who wants to live vicariously through those who dare.

Los secretos de la Casa Rosada

by Liliana Franco

Las mejores anécdotas que desde el regreso de la democracia esconden las paredes de la Casa Rosada, la Meca con la que sueñan todos los políticos. Como todas las casas, la Rosada tiene vida cotidiana. Pero su día a día no se parece al de todos los hogares, porque las decisiones que allí se cocinan modifican la existencia de millones de personas. Poca gente es parte de esa vida: además de los funcionarios y los empleados, están los periodistas acreditados, que permanecen allí muchas horas para conseguir noticias de primera mano. Detrás de cada novedad que ellos divulgan hay historias, anécdotas y episodios que merecen ser conocidos. Un militar se creyó presidente y cuando llegó se enteró de que no lo era. Durante el juicio a las Juntas en 1985, hubo un Falcon viejo, con la chapa oxidada, estacionado varios días en la vereda. Antonio Banderas comió su primer choripán en la terraza, donde por esos años trabajaban telefonistas hot y acudían las "chicas del bolsito". Hay una palmera moribunda en el patio y un ascensor del que Mauricio Macri desconfía. Por la Rosada pasaron muchos funcionarios memorables, y cada presidente dejó algún recuerdo a quienes lo trataron durante su mandato. Liliana Franco -que trabajó en ella casi dos décadas- reunió estas y otras historias que, como un espejo deformado, reflejan a su modo los distintos períodos que atravesó nuestra democracia.

Lost in the Transit Desert: Race, Transit Access, and Suburban Form

by Diane Jones Allen

Increased redevelopment, the dismantling of public housing, and increasing housing costs are forcing a shift in migration of lower income and transit dependent populations to the suburbs. These suburbs are often missing basic transportation, and strategies to address this are lacking. This absence of public transit creates barriers to viable employment and accessibility to cultural networks, and plays a role in increasing social inequality. This book investigates how housing and transport policy have played their role in creating these "Transit Deserts," and what impact race has upon those likely to be affected. Diane Jones Allen uses research from New Orleans, Baltimore, and Chicago to explore the forces at work in these situations, as well as proposing potential solutions. Mapping, interviews, photographs, and narratives all come together to highlight the inequities and challenges in Transit Deserts, where a lack of access can make all journeys, such as to jobs, stores, or relatives, much more difficult. Alternatives to public transit abound, from traditional methods such as biking and carpooling to more culturally specific tactics, and are examined comprehensively. This is valuable reading for students and researchers interested in transport planning, urban planning, city infrastructure, and transport geography.

Mackintosh Furniture: Techniques & Shop Drawings for 30 Designs

by Michael Crow

Recreate Mackintosh's Signature Style Architect and designer Charles Rennie Mackintosh designed hundreds of pieces of furniture throughout his career. Ranging in style from Arts & Crafts to Art Nouveau to Modern, his furniture occupies an interesting place in history and had tremendous influence on American and European furniture design.Mackintosh Furniture: Techniques & Shop Drawings for 30 Designs is a guide to recreating Mackintosh's work. The measured drawings in this book were painstakingly rendered using known dimensions from architectural drawings and those extrapolated from catalog and auction photos. You'll find comprehensive views for each design and complete materials lists as well as historical notes and construction and finishing advice to help you through each build. The book features:Shop drawings for 30 Mackintosh furniture designs including chairs, tables, bookcases, desks and many other forms2 complete step-by-step projects (a taboret and a nightstand) showcasing some of Mackintosh's signature furniture detailsHistorical and cultural insight into Mackintosh's impact on architecture and furniture designPractical advice on wood selection, construction, hardware sources and finishing techniquesHelpful tools and techniques adviceOften emulated, Mackintosh's furniture remains popular after more than a century. Now, for the first time ever, fans of his work will have access to drawings and details to help recreate some of his most enduring designs.

Make Space: A Minimalist's Guide to the Good and the Extraordinary

by Regina Wong

We simply have too much stuff in our lives. Burdened by our heavy consumerist culture to continually own and consume without purpose, we lose ourselves to debt, dissatisfaction, and despair. If having more, doing more, and being more does not allow us to live abundantly, what can?Minimalism can make all the difference. A minimalist life removes non-essentials and clutter—whether it’s physical clutter in your home or a cluttered mental state that holds you back from your goals— and makes space for only the most important things that truly add value and joy. Make Space offers you the tools to achieve this transformative mindset shift by marrying minimalist philosophy and principles with practical tips, activities, and action points that will unlock truly simple living. Among others, learn how to:•Avoid “Stuffocation” by reducing unnecessary possessions•Declutter your home to create an ideal living space•Design and efficiently maximize minimalist budgets•Clear the mind of negative distractions and be intentional•Avoid emotional drains to be empoweredThe art of minimalism requires intentionally purging, building, crafting, and curating the type of life you’ve always wished you lived. And when you’ve finally removed all forms of clutter, you’ll invite all things good and extraordinary into your most intimate spaces.

Make Yourself at Home: Design Your Space to Discover Your True Self

by Moorea Seal

From the author of the blockbuster hit journals The 52 Lists Project and 52 Lists for Happiness, comes a book to help you design your space to discover what is really important to you and express the creativity and style you already have! This book is all about beautifying your life inside and out, helping you turn your home into a comfortable space that reflects your best self. Organized room by room, each chapter delves into what each room represents in our lives, and how we can feel at home in our spaces and at home in ourselves. You don't have to have the perfect life or perfect home in order to infuse your space with your signature spark and feel comfortable in your space. Each chapter includes: · A deeply personal essay from online curator and style maven Moorea Seal. · Exclusive looks into her beautiful personal space with tips for inspired, mindful living. · Two on-trend, beginner-friendly DIY projects to personalize and decorate your home on a budget. · Droolworthy looks into the homes and inspiring lives of a diverse set of creative women, with their best tips and tricks for comfortable, imaginative decor.

Make in a Day: Centerpieces (Make in a Day)

by Amy Bell

Transform tin cans, Mason jars, and other everyday items into extraordinary handmade artworks that can take the place of pride at the center of any table. These easy projects for adult crafters require no previous experience, and best of all, they can be completed in less than a single day. Each book in Dover's Make in a Day series presents 15 projects with illustrated step-by-step instructions. The beginner-friendly projects are ideal for anyone wishing to whip up something simple but special. Handmade centerpieces add a personal touch and a dash of creative charm to home décor, and they make lovely gifts. Supplies are easy to find, and are readily available at major craft stores. Other titles in the series include Make in a Day: Modern Wreaths, Make in a Day: Pompom Crafts, Make in a Day: Paper Flowers, and Make in a Day: Garlands.

Make in a Day: Garlands (Dover Crafts: Wreaths & Garlands)

by Natalie Wright

Decorate your home for any style of occasion with your very own handmade garlands and banners. Fifteen versatile ideas incorporate fabric, felt, ribbons, and other items available at any craft store. The quick and easy projects for adult crafters can be completed in less than a single day and require no previous crafting experience. Each book in Dover's Make in a Day series presents colorful projects with illustrated step-by-step instructions. The beginner-friendly projects are ideal for anyone wishing to whip up something simple but special. They're sure to add a festive touch to any celebration as well as a dash of creative charm to home décor. Other titles in the series include Make in a Day: Modern Wreaths, Make in a Day: Pompom Crafts,Make in a Day: Paper Flowers, and Make in a Day: Centerpieces.

Making Midcentury Modern: Designs For The Home

by Christopher Kennedy

The acclaimed interior designer shares one hundred tips for bringing the principles of midcentury modern style to any home in this beautifully photographed volume. With its minimalist elegance and nostalgic warmth, Midcentury modern style continues to capture the American consciousness. We see it everywhere from television shows to fashion runways. Yet, not all of us can live in a pedigreed midcentury home. Now, Springs interior designer Christopher Kennedy demonstrates how the principles of midcentury design can be applied to the most unassuming spaces.Making Midcentury Modern offers one hundred foolproof tips for introducing modernist design into a contemporary home. In line with forward-thinking designers of the midcentury, the simple yet inspiring ideas in this book are presented alongside stunning color photography.

Making Places for People: 12 Questions Every Designer Should Ask

by Jenny Young Christie Johnson Coffin

** Honorable Mention at the 2019 ERDA Great Places Awards ** Making Places for People explores twelve social questions in environmental design. Authors Christie Johnson Coffin and Jenny Young bring perspectives from practice and teaching to challenge assumptions about how places meet human needs. The book reveals deeper complexities in addressing basic questions, such as: What is the story of this place? What logic orders it? How big is it? How sustainable is it? Providing an overview of a growing body of knowledge about people and places, Making Places for People stimulates curiosity and further discussion. The authors argue that critical understanding of the relationships between people and their built environments can inspire designs that better contribute to health, human performance, and social equity—bringing meaning and delight to people’s lives.

Making Stuff and Doing Things: DIY Guides to Just About Everything

by Kyle Bravo

When you're young, broke, and in search of a life of adventure, Making Stuff and Doing Things is the most useful book on the planet. It's been called "more important than the Bible." It's an indispensable handbook full of basic life skills for the young punk or activist, or for anyone who's trying to get by, get stuff done, and live life to the fullest without a lot of money. The book started in the 90s as a series of zines, with dozens of contributors setting down the most important skills they knew in concise, often hand-written pages. If you want to do it yourself or do it together, this book has it all, from making your own tooth paste to making your own art and media, feeding, clothing, cleaning, and entertaining yourself, surviving on little, living on less, and staying healthy on all your life's adventures. You'll never be bored again.

Making Things Right: The Simple Philosophy of a Working Life

by Ole Thorstensen

A celebration of craftsmanship, teamwork, and the relationship between contractor and client. "An enriching and poetic tribute to manual labour."—Karl Ove Knausgaard Making Things Right is the simple yet captivating story of a loft renovation, from the moment master carpenter and contractor Ole Thorstensen submits an estimate for the job to when the space is ready for occupation. As the project unfolds, we see the construction through Ole’s eyes: the meticulous detail, the pesky splinters, the problem solving, patience, and teamwork required for its completion. Yet Ole’s narrative encompasses more than just the fine mechanics of his craft. His labor and passion drive him toward deeper reflections on the nature of work, the academy versus the trades, identity, and life itself. Rich with descriptions of carpentry and process, Making Things Right is a warm and humorous portrayal of a tightknit working community, a story about the blood, sweat, and frustration involved in doing a job well and the joys in seeing a vision take shape.

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