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Farmhouse Ales: Culture and Craftsmanship in the Belgian Tradition
Phil Markowski

Brewers Publications, 2004

Farmhouse Ales defines the results of years of evolution, refinement, of simple rustic ales in modern and historical terms, while guiding today's brewers toward credible--and enjoyable--reproductions of these old world classics.

The Soul of a Tree: A Master Woodworkers Reflections

7 reviews
George Nakashima

Kodansha International, 1988

Gorgeous and inspiring book
Like the books of James Krenov, "The Soul of a Tree" is as much a book about philosophy as it is about wood. And it's a good philosophy: slow down, take your time, play with the wood, and enjoy it. The book is really about the soul of Nakashima. He outlines some of his own personal history and how he developed his ideas about craft. There's not really much on technique here - you can certainly ...

Barefoot on Holy Ground: Twelve Lessons in Spiritual Craftsmanship

6 reviews
Gloria Karpinski

Wellspring/Ballantine, 2001

Gets to the essence. . .
Barefoot on Holy Ground is a book that helps us remember what we already know and glean new pearls of wisdom that can help us walk our personal path with courage, discernment, and trust. It doesn't matter how "far along the path" you feel you are, or even if you have just taken the first step, this book offers signposts, resting places, and encouragements (but no shortcuts!) that can help further ...

50 Secrets of Magic Craftsmanship

10 reviews
Salvador Dali

Dover Publications, 1992

Still Surreal After All These Years
An excellent guide to the development of creative inspiration, whether you are an artist or a writer or a musician. Dali writes with great humor and modesty--just don't take everything he writes literally! The drawings alone make this book a worthwhile addition to anyone's library.

The Violin Maker: A Search for the Secrets of Craftsmanship, Sound, and Stradivari (P.S.)
John Marchese

Harper Perennial, 2008

How does a simple piece of wood become the king of instruments? The violin does something remarkable, magical, and evocative. It is capable of bringing to life the mathematical marvels of Bach, the moan of a Gypsy melody, the wounded dignity of Beethoven's Concerto in D Major. No other instrument is steeped in such a rich brew of myth and lore?and yet the making of a violin starts with a simple block of wood. The Violin Maker takes the ...

An Ethic of Excellence: Building a Culture of Craftsmanship in Schools

7 reviews
Ron Berger

Heinemann, 2003

Inspiring and practical for educators, parents & clergy
"Teaching is hard," Ron Berger writes in this brilliant, inspiring and practical book of craft wisdom. While his primary audience is educators who focus on building school culture, his ideas for cultivating and maintaining an unwavering work ethic of excellence are gems also for parents, clergy and any one with responsibility for developing the mind and character of a child. "It is through ...

Wild Brews: Culture and Craftsmanship in the Belgian Tradition

6 reviews
Jeff Sparrow

Brewers Publications, 2005

A Lambic Tour
I've never been in a Belbium brewery, but from what I hear, the health department in any city/state in the US would immediately shut them down. The very title of this book 'WildBrews' explains why. The traditional lambic beers of Belgium are produced using wild yeast. While you can find wild yeast everywhere, the ones you get here in the US produce truly bad beers. Each batch you produce will be ...

Getting Agencies to Work Together: The Practice and Theory of Managerial Craftsmanship

1 review
Eugene Bardach

Brookings Institution Press, 1998

On a seminal contribution for pracademics
The overarching practical suggestion of this book is that substantial public value is being lost due to insufficient collaboration in the public sector and that new ways of thinking and acting are necessary if systemic tendencies toward organizational fragmentation in increasingly obsolescent forms are to be reversed and public value interactively created. In this volume, Bardach is in search of ...

Woodworking Basics: Mastering the Essentials of Craftsmanship
Peter Korn

Taunton, 2003

Based on a two-week course in woodworking fundamentals offered at the Center for Furniture Craftsmanship in Camden, Maine, this book takes a traditional approach to teaching, with the idea that learning basic skills is essential to craftsmanship. In the process, the book covers all the bases--from working with hand tools to cutting dovetails. Includes two complete projects: a bench and a small cabinet.

Clean Code: A Handbook of Agile Software Craftsmanship (Robert C. Martin Series)

17 reviews
Robert C. Martin

Prentice Hall PTR, 2008

Clean Code Belongs on Every Coder's Shelf
Clean Code: A Handbook of Agile Software Craftsmanship (Robert C. Martin Series) First Impressions I began reading this book with a couple of concerns. First, all the code examples were written in Java, and I haven't written much Java in the last couple of years. Secondly, the books seventeen chapters were written by seven different authors. In my experience, most books with this many ...

The Basics of Craftsmanship: Key Advice on Every Aspect of Woodworking from Fine Woodworking (Essentials of ...

10 reviews

Taunton, 1999

Great guide!
As a beginning woodworker, I can't recommend this book enough. It covers just about everything to get you going - laying out a shop, table saws, hand tools, ideal tools to own, dovetail joints, finishes, the list goes on and on. I'm constantly referring back to it as questions pop up.

Musical Instruments: Traditions and Craftsmanship from Prehistory to the Present
Lucie Rault

Harry N. Abrams, 2000

At once a sumptuous gift for the music lover and a complete and authoritative reference that fills a major gap in our knowledge of music history, this beautifully illustrated book traces the evolution of musical instruments and their importance in different world cultures. Starting with prehistoric drums, the text sheds new light on the varied ways in which people have used musical instruments throughout history, from tools of communication to ...

Artistry of the Everyday: Beauty and Craftsmanship in Berber Art (Peabody Museum Collections Series)
Lisa Bernasek

Peabody Museum Press, 2008

Imazighen! Beauty and Artisanship in Berber Life presents the Peabody Museum's collection of arts from the Berber-speaking regions of North Africa. The book gives an overview of Berber history and culture, focusing on the rich aesthetic traditions of Amazigh (Berber) craftsmen and women. From ancient times to the present day, working with limited materials but an extensive vocabulary of symbols and motifs, Imazighen (Berbers) across North ...

Divine Craftsmanship: Preliminaries to a Spirituality of Work
Jean Hani

Sophia Perennis, 2007

Jean Hani, professor emeritus at the University of Amiens - where he taught Greek civilization and literature - has long labored to recover and illuminate various aspects of Christianity. His findings have been presented in several works: The Symbolism of the Christian Temple, The Divine Liturgy, and The Black Virgin (all published by Sophia Perennis), as well as Aperçus sur la Messe, La Royauté, Du Pharaon au Roi Très Chrétien, and a collection ...

The Woodworker's Guide to Pricing Your Work: How to Calculate the Value of Your Time, Materials and ...

4 reviews
Dan Ramsey

Betterway Books, 1995

Great Book For All Woodworkers!
This is a must have for anyone selling (or thinking of selling) their own woodworking products. The book is very easy to understand and includes information on everything from pricing small craft products to high-end antique reproduction furniture. There is also a lot of information on record-keeping and forms that you can customize for your own business. If you are a woodworker, and have ever ...

Topiary - Garden Craftsmanship in Yew and Box: Garden Craftsmanship in Yew and Box
Nathaniel Lloyd

Antique Collectors Club Dist A/C, 2007

The planting and cultivation of yew and box has long been an important element in garden design. This popular reprint of Nathaniel Lloyd's classic work now benefits from the addition of some 48 colour plates and a stimulating introduction by the author's son Christopher. Written in plain, straight forward English, the author explains precisely how to set about establishing a formal garden in yew or box. The text contains a refreshing abundance ...

The Artisan of Ipswich: Craftsmanship and Community in Colonial New England (Director's Circle Book)

1 review
Robert Tarule

The Johns Hopkins University Press, 2007

Outstanding biography of early American craftsman
Tarule, himself a furniture-maker in Vermont making reproductions of 17th-century furniture, tells Thomas Dennis's story almost as if Dennis were a character in a novel. Dennis was one of the first furniture-makers in America to gain notoriety. Coming to America and settling in the Massachusetts village of Ipswich in the mid 1600s, Dennis used many of the techniques and styles found in British ...

Play-Making: A Manual of Craftsmanship
William Archer

BiblioBazaar, 2006

With a New Introduction to the Dover Edition by John Gassner

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