If a country wants to remain economically vibrant it needs to manufacture things. In recent years however many nations have become obsessed with making money out of selling services leaving the real business of manufacturing to others. Makers" is about how all that is being reversed. Over the past ten years the internet has democratised publishing broadcasting & communications leading to a massive increase in the range of participation in everything digital
- the world of bits. Now the same is happening to manufacturing
- the world of things. Chris Anderson bestselling author of " The Long Tail" explains how this is happening: how such technologies as 3D printing & electronics assembly are becoming available to everybody & how people are building successful businesses as a result. Whereas once every aspiring entrepreneur needed the support of a major manufacturer now anybody with a smart idea & a little expertise can make their ideas a reality. Just as Google Facebook & others have created highly successful companies in the virtual world so these new inventors & manufacturers are assuming positions of ever greater importance in the real world. The next industrial revolution is on its way."

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These nine biographies illuminate the careers personalities & military campaigns of some of Romes greatest statesmen whose lives span the earliest days of the Republic to the establishment of the Empire. Selected from Plutarchs Roman Lives" they include prominent figures who achieved fame for their pivotal roles in Roman history such as soldierly Marcellus eloquent Cato & cautious Fabius. Here too are vivid portraits of ambitious hot-tempered Coriolanus; objective principled Brutus & open-hearted Mark Anthony who would later be brought to life by Shakespeare. In recounting the lives of these great leaders Plutarch also explores the problems of statecraft & power & illustrates the Roman peoples genius for political compromise which led to their mastery of the ancient world." ...

Rae Morris has been described as one of the world's most creative artists but her work is not hanging in museums it's seen on the faces & bodies of some of the best-known international models & actors. In Makeup: The Ultimate Guide Rae brings the world of fashion makeup to you. With her simple step-by-steps she makes even the most sophisticated & creative makeup easy to achieve. She also reveals all the tricks techniques & trade secrets you always wanted to know. Discover all the essential makeup tools you'll need how to find the right product at the right price which eye shadow colours work best for you how to achieve the perfect eyebrows all about false eyelashes contouring & highlighting your face & ten-minute makeovers for days evenings & the morning after. This luscious ultimate guide to makeup contains everything you ever needed to know about makeup & is written for ordinary women of all ages. ...

Makeup is art. Every face is a blank canvas & every brush stroke creates something magical. Makeup enhances natural beauty but also builds confidence for everyday life. Jana Ririnui makeup artist & founder of AOFM & Lan Nguyen makeup artist & creative director have come together with a team of other top industry professionals to create a book dedicated to inspire other makeup artists those wishing to enter this exciting career & anyone who wants to experiment with & develop their makeup looks. ...

Armed with a master modelers astonishingly lifelike creations & professional-quality techniques youll soon people your dolls house with the most delightful eccentric & realistic characters ever. Everything you need to know is right here from using polymer clay & making a mold to assessing shape & proportions & sculpting details. The result? Perfect period dolls--including wonderful Victorian ladies in silken costumes; a sophisticated flapper; an old lady gratefully soaking her tired feet; a prosperous-looking gentleman; & more... .lively witty text."--" Doll Castle News." ...

In September 2003 James Ash Ashcroft a former British Infantry Captain arrived in Iraq as a gun for hire. It was the beginning of an 18-month journey into blood & chaos. In this action-packed page-turner Ashcroft reveals the dangers of his adrenalin-fuelled life as a security contractor in Baghdad where private soldiers outnumber non-US Coalition forces in a war that is slowly being privatised. From blow-by-blow accounts of days under mortar bombardment to revelations about life operating deep within the Iraqi community Ashcroft shares the real unsanitised story of the war in Iraq
- & its aftermath
- direct from the front line.

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Meadow-making helps preserve our fragile environment from further decline but it requires knowledge & skill to create a successful meadow. In this timely book Pam Lewis's passion for traditional pasture management & the preservation of our native species of plants & her extensive meadow-making experience are translated into an easy-to-read informative & highly practical text on creating & preserving wildflower meadows
- from the smallest garden meadow to large-scale field projects.
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More cheese please! Artisan cheese is all the rage & this new book gives you the instruction to make your own whether it is as a present for entertaining friends or just for your own enjoyment. Cheese once the bad boy of the fat-free world is now a delicacy & people are starting to enjoy the world of specialised cheeses more than ever. Cheese making is easy & artisan cheese can make any dinner or cocktail party feel special & sophisticated. ...

This title helps to make floating candles herbal soaps & even a home spa. Discover the secrets of color shape & scent the fun & easy way. Whether you're a beginner or seasoned craftperson this fun book offers everything you need to make beautiful professional-looking candles & soaps at home. You get practical tips on dyeing & scenting wax using unusual molds adding embellishments to candles working with soap ingredients & even turning your hobby into a business! Discover how to: stock a safe & efficient work area; work with all types of wax; add color & scent to your projects; make melt-&-pour soaps; & turn a hobby into a business. ...

An inspiring book packed full of creative card-making ideas for every occasion including birthdays Christmas Valentine's Day & Easter as well as thank you & get well soon cards. Handy hints tips & techniques are included to help young card-makers create their own cards with each activity clearly illustrated using easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions. ...