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Author: Mary K. Levenstein
Publisher: Potter Style
Published: 2011-08-24
Total Pages: 145
ISBN-13: 0307804720
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAn invaluable guide for everyone who owns fine and precious things and wants to know how to maintain their beauty and value. Whether it's art objects, furnishings, or textiles, this complete, practical book provides state-of-the-art and traditional techniques for effective preservation and restoration.
Author: Joy Gardiner
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Published: 2021-06-15
Total Pages: 157
ISBN-13: 1538162962
DOWNLOAD EBOOKCherished objects and family heirlooms hold a special place in our lives. Whether they are personal letters, grandmother’s silverware, or the favorite stuffed animal from your childhood, these items all have significance and are part of your cultural heritage. Caring for Your Cherished Objects: The Winterthur Guide provides practical information about what you should and shouldn’t do to prolong the life of your objects, including advice about proper storage and display. The book will help you to assess your possessions, understand which objects are most vulnerable, and avoid the situations that will put them at more risk. Illustrations demonstrate the kinds of problems you may see on your own items or warning signs that indicate that some sort of action—whether preventive, conservative, or restorative—is warranted. Learn the difference between those terms. Sidebars in each chapter address the science behind the whys and hows to caring for the wide range of specific kinds of objects covered—from ephemera, documents, books, works of art on paper, photographs, and organic objects to textiles, ceramics, glass, metal objects, furniture, and frames. Included are the procedures that can be safely done by an owner as well as those that require the services of conservation professionals. So that you aren’t left to wander the Internet, a Resources section provides a list of reliable professional organizations as well as suggested readings, websites, and lists of suppliers to aid you in caring for your cherished objects. The authors of Caring for Your Cherished Objects are highly trained, experienced experts who have cared for thousands of precious objects and have a passion for the topic. In addition to caring for the collection at Winterthur Museum, Garden & Library, they teach, consult, and lecture on the care of cultural heritage to students, professionals, and the public.
Author: Nancy Carlisle
Publisher: Historic New England
Published: 2003
Total Pages: 456
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKCatalogue of a traveling exhibition from the Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities (SPNEA). This exhibition, drawn from their collections, features over 175 objects - furniture, costumes, paintings, and household furnishings, chosen not only for their visual appeal, but also for the stories they tell about three hundred years of life in the region.
Author: Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 1981-10-30
Total Pages: 324
ISBN-13: 9780521287746
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe meaning of things is a study of the significance of material possessions in contemporary urban life, and of the ways people carve meaning out of their domestic environment. Drawing on a survey of eighty families in Chicago who were interviewed on the subject of their feelings about common household objects, Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi and Eugene Rochberg-Halton provide a unique perspective on materialism, American culture, and the self. They begin by reviewing what social scientists and philosophers have said about the transactions between people and things. In the model of 'personhood' that the authors develop, goal-directed action and the cultivation of meaning through signs assume central importance. They then relate theoretical issues to the results of their survey. An important finding is the distinction between objects valued for action and those valued for contemplation. The authors compare families who have warm emotional attachments to their homes with those in which a common set of positive meanings is lacking, and interpret the different patterns of involvement. They then trace the cultivation of meaning in case studies of four families. Finally, the authors address what they describe as the current crisis of environmental and material exploitation, and suggest that human capacities for the creation and redirection of meaning offer the only hope for survival. A wide range of scholars - urban and family sociologists, clinical, developmental and environmental psychologists, cultural anthropologists and philosophers, and many general readers - will find this book stimulating and compelling.
Author: Fumio Sasaki
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Published: 2017-04-11
Total Pages: 232
ISBN-13: 0393609049
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe best-selling phenomenon from Japan that shows us a minimalist life is a happy life. Fumio Sasaki is not an enlightened minimalism expert or organizing guru like Marie Kondo—he’s just a regular guy who was stressed out and constantly comparing himself to others, until one day he decided to change his life by saying goodbye to everything he didn’t absolutely need. The effects were remarkable: Sasaki gained true freedom, new focus, and a real sense of gratitude for everything around him. In Goodbye, Things Sasaki modestly shares his personal minimalist experience, offering specific tips on the minimizing process and revealing how the new minimalist movement can not only transform your space but truly enrich your life. The benefits of a minimalist life can be realized by anyone, and Sasaki’s humble vision of true happiness will open your eyes to minimalism’s potential.
Author: United States. Office of Child Development
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Published: 1973
Total Pages: 124
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Published: 1971
Total Pages: 620
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Kirsty Izatt-Lewis
Publisher: Richards Education
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Total Pages: 124
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DOWNLOAD EBOOK"Elder Care Compass: Navigating the Challenges with Compassion and Confidence" is a comprehensive guide designed to support individuals facing the complex task of caring for aging loved ones. From understanding the diverse needs of elders to navigating legal, financial, and emotional considerations, this book offers practical advice, expert insights, and compassionate support every step of the way. Whether you're providing hands-on care or coordinating services from afar, you'll find valuable resources and strategies to help you navigate the elder care journey with confidence and grace. Discover how to prioritize self-care, communicate effectively, access community resources, and navigate end-of-life planning with sensitivity and care. With the right tools and knowledge, you can navigate the challenges of elder care while providing your loved ones with the dignity, respect, and support they deserve.
Author: Dave Wilson
Publisher: Zondervan
Published: 2019-01-29
Total Pages: 241
ISBN-13: 0310352177
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFor anyone who is married, preparing for marriage, or desperate to save a relationship teetering on the brink of divorce, marriage coaches Dave and Ann Wilson offer hope and strategies gleaned from personal experience and Scripture that really work. Vertical Marriage will give you the insight, applications, and inspiration to transform your marriage into everything you hoped it would be. Honest to the core and laugh-out-loud funny, Dave and Ann Wilson share the one secret that brought them from the brink of divorce to a healthy and vibrant relationship. If you had asked Dave how their marriage was doing on the night of their tenth wedding anniversary, Dave would have rated it a 9.8 out of 10, and he would have even guaranteed that Ann would say the same. But instead of giving him a celebratory kiss, Ann whispered, "I've lost my feelings for you." Divorce seemed inevitable for the Wilsons, but starting that night, God began to reveal to Dave and Ann the most overlooked secret of getting the marriage we are looking for: a horizontal marriage relationship just doesn't work until your vertical relationship with Christ is first. As founders of a multi-campus church and marriage coaches with 30 years of experience, Dave and Ann share the hard-earned but easy-to-apply biblical principles that ensure a strong marriage. Written in a highly relatable dialogue between both husband and wife, Vertical Marriage will guide you toward building a vibrant relationship at every level, giving you the tools you need to embrace: Effective communication Fair conflict True romance A deeper connection Through their unique perspectives, Dave and Ann share an intimate, sometimes hilarious, and at times deeply poignant narrative of one couple's journey to reconnecting with God and discovering the joy and power of a vertical marriage.
Author: Ken Arnold
Publisher:
Published: 1996
Total Pages: 212
ISBN-13: 9780873414623
DOWNLOAD EBOOKCaring For Your Collectibles contains more than 1,500 helpful hints on the upkeep of your modern collectibles -- everything from animation art to stained glass -- and even your favourite antiques. Arranged alphabetically by category, Caring For Your Collectibles is packed with information on how to clean, store, display and preserve your treasures. You will gain important basic knowledge and will benefit from learning new care techniques -- all from one handy volume. The book is written in an easy-to-understand format of short narratives -- practical advice with practical applications. Plus, you will get the collecting edge with special sections on security, insurance and appraisals. Author Ken Arnold takes the guesswork out of maintaining your collection and offers you professional, proven tips for years of enjoyment and financial satisfaction.
