Download or read book Woodworking Basics written by Peter Korn and published by Taunton. This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents an introduction to woodworking, covering wood, joinery, woodworking machines, and hand tools, and including illustrated, step-by-step instructions for five projects.

Download or read book The Craftsman written by Richard Sennett and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2009-02-05 with total page 345 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why do people work hard, and take pride in what they do? This book, a philosophically-minded enquiry into practical activity of many different kinds past and present, is about what happens when people try to do a good job. It asks us to think about the true meaning of skill in the 'skills society' and argues that pure competition is a poor way to achieve quality work. Sennett suggests, instead, that there is a craftsman in every human being, which can sometimes be enormously motivating and inspiring - and can also in other circumstances make individuals obsessive and frustrated. The Craftsman shows how history has drawn fault-lines between craftsman and artist, maker and user, technique and expression, practice and theory, and that individuals' pride in their work, as well as modern society in general, suffers from these historical divisions. But the past lives of crafts and craftsmen show us ways of working (using tools, acquiring skills, thinking about materials) which provide rewarding alternative ways for people to utilise their talents. We need to recognise this if motivations are to be understood and lives made as fulfilling as possible.

Download or read book The Basics of Craftsmanship Key Advice on Every Aspect of Woodworking written by Fine Woodworking and published by Peter Smith Pub Incorporated. This book was released on 2000-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Working with Wood written by Peter Korn and published by Taunton. This book was released on 1993 with total page 199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covers every aspect of traditional woodworking craftsmanship.

Download or read book Reader s Digest Crafts Hobbies written by Daniel Weiss and published by Readers Digest. This book was released on 1979 with total page 462 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every conceivable craft--from quiltmaking to enameling to jewelry--is included in this comprehensive craft reference. The easy-to-follow text conveys instructions which are clear and precise enough for anyone to learn these interesting hobbies. Over 40 pastimes featured. 4,000 drawings and photographs.

Download or read book Why We Make Things and Why It Matters written by Peter Korn and published by David R. Godine Publisher. This book was released on 2015-03-31 with total page 199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this moving account, Peter Korn explores the nature and rewards of creative practice. We follow his search for meaning as an Ivy-educated child of the middle class who finds employment as a novice carpenter on Nantucket, transitions to self-employment as a designer/maker of fine furniture, takes a turn at teaching and administration at Colorado's Anderson Ranch Arts Center, and finally founds a school in Maine: the Center for Furniture Craftsmanship, an internationally respected, non-profit institution. Furniture making, practiced as a craft in the twenty-first century, is a decidedly marginal occupation. Yet the view from the periphery can be illuminating. For Korn, the challenging work of bringing something new and meaningful into the world through one's own volition - whether in the arts, the kitchen, or the marketplace - is exactly what generates the authenticity, meaning, and fulfillment for which many of us yearn. This is not a "how-to" book in any sense. Korn wants to get at the why of craft in particular, and the satisfactions of creative work in general, to understand their essential nature. How does the making of objects shape our identities? How do the products of creative work inform society? In short, what does the process of making things reveal to us about ourselves? Korn draws on four decades of hands-on experience to answer these questions eloquently, and often poignantly, in this personal, introspective, and revealing book.

Download or read book Unit Testing Principles Practices and Patterns written by Vladimir Khorikov and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2020-01-06 with total page 442 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book is an indispensable resource." - Greg Wright, Kainos Software Ltd. Radically improve your testing practice and software quality with new testing styles, good patterns, and reliable automation. Key Features A practical and results-driven approach to unit testing Refine your existing unit tests by implementing modern best practices Learn the four pillars of a good unit test Safely automate your testing process to save time and money Spot which tests need refactoring, and which need to be deleted entirely Purchase of the print book includes a free eBook in PDF, Kindle, and ePub formats from Manning Publications. About The Book Great testing practices maximize your project quality and delivery speed by identifying bad code early in the development process. Wrong tests will break your code, multiply bugs, and increase time and costs. You owe it to yourself—and your projects—to learn how to do excellent unit testing. Unit Testing Principles, Patterns and Practices teaches you to design and write tests that target key areas of your code including the domain model. In this clearly written guide, you learn to develop professional-quality tests and test suites and integrate testing throughout the application life cycle. As you adopt a testing mindset, you’ll be amazed at how better tests cause you to write better code. What You Will Learn Universal guidelines to assess any unit test Testing to identify and avoid anti-patterns Refactoring tests along with the production code Using integration tests to verify the whole system This Book Is Written For For readers who know the basics of unit testing. Examples are written in C# and can easily be applied to any language. About the Author Vladimir Khorikov is an author, blogger, and Microsoft MVP. He has mentored numerous teams on the ins and outs of unit testing. Table of Contents: PART 1 THE BIGGER PICTURE 1 ¦ The goal of unit testing 2 ¦ What is a unit test? 3 ¦ The anatomy of a unit test PART 2 MAKING YOUR TESTS WORK FOR YOU 4 ¦ The four pillars of a good unit test 5 ¦ Mocks and test fragility 6 ¦ Styles of unit testing 7 ¦ Refactoring toward valuable unit tests PART 3 INTEGRATION TESTING 8 ¦ Why integration testing? 9 ¦ Mocking best practices 10 ¦ Testing the database PART 4 UNIT TESTING ANTI-PATTERNS 11 ¦ Unit testing anti-patterns

Download or read book The Basics of Craftsmanship written by Editors of Fine Woodworking and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Anyone who wants a complete, one-stop overview of woodworking basics needs this volume. Topics covered include setting up a shop, materials, tools, techniques, projects, and finishes.

Download or read book The Basics of Craftsmanship written by Fine Woodworking and published by Taunton Classics. This book was released on 2016-07-15 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Back by popular demand, these classic woodworking titles from Fine Woodworking magazine are filled with first-rate information that is as timeless now as it was when first published. The Basics of Craftsmanship is a soup-to-nuts overview of woodworking. You'll find everything from professional advice on setting up a shop to detailed step-by-step instructions for a first project. It's an excellent guidebook for a novice starting out on the road to becoming a craftsman, but holds many surprises for the seasoned expert. This volume is the first in a series that collects classic articles from issues of Fine Woodworking magazine published in 1994-1999. Practical and easy to use, these books will provide an invaluable reference library for any woodworker. Includes articles on: Setting up and maintaining a shopBasic tools and materials for every woodshopFundamental tool techniques for building all types of furnitureSimple first projects in a step-by-step formatChoosing a foolproof finish and finishing techniques

Download or read book Woodworking For Dummies written by Jeff Strong and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2023-02-07 with total page 399 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Make stunning furniture, shelves, and more, with this easy guide Woodworking For Dummies gives aspiring woodworkers step-by-step instructions for creating successful woodworking projects. Set your sights on creating beautiful wooden pieces, with your own two hands. Woodworking is a fun and fascinating hobby, and you’ll love developing your skills and enjoying the satisfaction of craftsmanship. This book explains, in simple terms, the basic tools you’ll need, the different types of wood you can work with, and the process of creating plans for a successful project. Start sawing, sanding, joining, and finishing wood projects you can be proud of. One-of-a-kind, handmade woodcrafts are excellent as additions to your home and gifts for others, and you can even start a small business selling your handiwork. This For Dummies primer makes this cool activity accessible to anyone. Start a new hobby, work with your hands, and see your visions come to life Learn about classic and cutting-edge woodworking tools Differentiate between the different kinds of wood and select the right materials for your project Become a woodworker with easy-to-use photos and instructions Even if you’ve never picked up a saw before, this For Dummies guide will help you get started—and it’s a great reference and refresher for those who already know what they’re doing, too.

Download or read book Clean Craftsmanship written by Robert C. Martin and published by Addison-Wesley Professional. This book was released on 2021-09-16 with total page 510 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How to Write Code You're Proud of . . . Every Single Day ". . . [A] timely and humble reminder of the ever-increasing complexity of our programmatic world and how we owe it to the legacy of humankind--and to ourselves--to practice ethical development. Take your time reading Clean Craftsmanship. . . . Keep this book on your go-to bookshelf. Let this book be your old friend--your Uncle Bob, your guide--as you make your way through this world with curiosity and courage." --From the Foreword by Stacia Heimgartner Viscardi, CST & Agile Mentor In Clean Craftsmanship, the legendary Robert C. Martin ("Uncle Bob") has written the principles that define the profession--and the craft--of software development. Uncle Bob brings together the disciplines, standards, and ethics you need to deliver robust, effective code and to be proud of all the software you write. Robert Martin, the best-selling author of Clean Code, provides a pragmatic, technical, and prescriptive guide to the foundational disciplines of software craftsmanship. He discusses standards, showing how the world's expectations of developers often differ from their own and helping you bring the two in sync. Bob concludes with the ethics of the programming profession, describing the fundamental promises all developers should make to their colleagues, their users, and, above all, themselves. With Uncle Bob's insights, all programmers and their managers can consistently deliver code that builds trust instead of undermining it--trust among users and throughout societies that depend on software for their survival. Moving towards the "north star" of true software craftsmanship: the state of knowing how to program well Practical, specific guidance for applying five core disciplines: test-driven development, refactoring, simple design, collaborative programming, and acceptance tests How developers and teams can promote productivity, quality, and courage The true meaning of integrity and teamwork among programmers, and ten specific commitments every software professional should make Register your book for convenient access to the book's companion videos, updates, and/or corrections as they become available. See inside book for details.

Download or read book Leather Crafts written by Valerie Schafer Franklin and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2016-06-14 with total page 692 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A big part of the artisanal/DIY movement is about authenticity and quality, with a return to simplicity, real values, genuine materials, and careful craftsmanship. Leather is one of those authentic materials, and while it has always been used for handbags and gloves, it’s also enjoying a resurgence in the field of crafts. Simple objects elegantly made of leather are featured everywhere on maker blogs, photo-sharing sites, tutorials, and craft marketplaces. Leather is in the real world, too, in heavily curated hipster boutiques and well-edited coffee shops that sell sundries. Idiot’s Guides®: Leather Crafts offers 20 projects (illustrated with copious step-by-step photos), ranging from beginner to advanced, each one building on the skills that have been taught in prior projects. Unlike most existing books on leathercraft, which come with a heavy whiff of the ‘70s, this one has a sleek, modern aesthetic. The projects are functional, and the minimal, elegant embellishment and natural finishes will keep them timeless.

Download or read book A Theory of Craft written by Howard Risatti and published by ReadHowYouWant.com. This book was released on 2009-12 with total page 586 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is craft? How is it different from fine art or design? In A Theory of Craft, Howard Risatti examines these issues by comparing handmade ceramics, glass, metalwork, weaving, and furniture to painting, sculpture, photography, and machine-made design from Bauhaus to the Memphis Group. He describes craft's unique qualities as functionality combined with an ability to express human values that transcend temporal, spatial, and social boundaries. Modern design today has taken over from craft the making of functional objects of daily use by employing machines to do work once done by hand. Understanding the aesthetic and social implications of this transformation forces us to see craft as well as design and fine art in a new perspective, Risatti argues. Without a way of understanding and valuing craft on its own terms, the field languishes aesthetically, being judged by fine art criteria that automatically deny art status to craft objects. Craft must articulate a role for itself in contemporary society, says Risatti; otherwise it will be absorbed by fine art or design and its singular approach to understanding the world will be lost. A Theory of Craft is a signal contribution to establishing a craft theory that recognizes, defines, and celebrates the unique blend of function and human aesthetic values embodied in the craft object.

Download or read book Understanding Wood written by R. Bruce Hoadley and published by Taunton. This book was released on 1980 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inn this essential reference for woodworkers, the author explains everything from how trees grow to getting a sharp edge. Includes examples of problems and their solutions to help woodworkers through their own projects. Full-color photos and b&w illustrations.

Download or read book A Thousand Years of Craftsmanship written by Erbauliche Publishing House and published by . This book was released on 2019-11 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Craftsmanship of Jimmy Carter written by Jimmy Carter and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The basic purpose of this book is to show the reader that even those with limited talent can develop adequate skills to produce worthwhile things. The entire process, from learning to creating, can be enjoyable. There is no limit to the skill that woodworkers can seek, and a few may uncover a level of artistry that is professionally beneficial.

Download or read book The Big Book of Woodworking Crafts for Beginners written by Luke Byrd and published by Luke Byrd. This book was released on 2021-01-14 with total page 155 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Do you have something for creating your own stuff? Do you admire woodworks and wish you can create something that spectacular? Are you looking for an opportunity to make a career out of woodworking and show your creativity in craftsmanship? If so, then read on… If you fall into any of the above categories, this book is for you! Congratulations for stumbling on this treasure in a book. This book contains explicit introductory and in-depth exposition on woodworking. It is a self-help guide for those with a passion for making wood products and those who would love to make a well-paying career from woodworking. Woodworking is a simple craft that requires very common tools and skills. Basically, anyone can become a woodworker with the right training. You don't need any major background knowledge or experience to become a woodworker; you might not have interacted with any woodworking tool. Your interest in learning is just enough. With no background in woodworking, you can make your first woodworking project just how you will love it to be. There are many tips listed in this book that will help you get together that project and make it a huge success. You don't also need a giant house for a workshop; in this book, you will learn how to make a simple workshop of the little space you have available. Asides from this, you will: 1.Gain full knowledge about the art and history of woodworking. 2. Be exposed to the common processes and techniques involved in producing unique woodwork projects. 3. Be enlightened on simple tips, tricks and tools that could be used to make your woodwork project seamless. 4. Be privy to information on how to build your workplace and secure your safety while you work. 5. Gain access to woodworking projects you can attempt as a beginner, as well as simple guidelines to follow. 6. Be familiar with how to fix common woodwork problems you are likely to encounter as you begin your journey to professionalism. 7. Discover some of the most frequently asked questions woodworkers typically throw up; it's like communicating with other woodworkers within a book. And lots more! What else? I have jumped the hurdles and gathered all you'll virtually need into this book, just for you! It is high time you quit giving excuses for your inability to get a piece of furniture together. Change the narrative, and get this beginners' manual RIGHT NOW