"Whittling for me is more than just an art. It is like meditation and rather therapeutical. Every single time you create something, it brings you the delight and also the happiness that meets your mind and soul".This is the reply I got from an old practitioner when I asked him how do you interpret Whittling. Then I realized the core idea behind this craft. It comes with no deadline, no pre-written script, no rules, and just pure expression of your emotions through ...

Are we doing DevOps or SRE?There are many blogs, videos, Quora posts discussing the similarities and differences in both the practices. SRE was developed by Google for internal consumption and overlaps with the DevOps culture and philosophy.Now Let’s See a Definition of DevOps & SRE!- DevOps is more of an organizational culture that fills the gap between coder and the operation person and aligns them to the overall organizational goal....

Follow the inspirational journey of one woman’s metamorphosis from disillusionment to renewed purpose. From the profound turning point of a vision quest and through a series of alternative healing practices, Karen Fleming found her true self. Along the way, she encountered a love that reopened her heart and tapped into the Indigenous wisdom of spiritual teachers and guides. Her experience was so life altering, she wrote The Other Side of Fear.This memoir is not only a personal jour...

Are you looking for hobbies that can be a favorite weekend pastime for young, old, and teens alike?Well, you can get 3 of them in a single book:Leather CraftingWood BurningWhittlingWe all need few hobbies to unwind, relax, and cut off from the routine chores and excessive technology (Digital Detox).Also, whether you are young, old, or teen, a...

Once an experienced woodworker said to me, "There is no scrap wood, just pieces which have not met the right hand".Back in the days when I was starting with Wood Craft, I was desperately looking for the go-to guide about the processes and the tools involved.Woodworking is a vast subject with many branches or sub-genres of this craft like Cabinet Making, Wood Carving, Joinery, Carpentry, and Woodturning.The online co...

How do you know when you've studied enough to pass an exam?Should you accept the testimony of an eyewitness?How do you know when to trust a doctor's orders?The answer is self awareness.Self awareness is humans' greatest superpower. Like the conductor of an orchestra, self awareness guides the musicians of the mind - memory, creativity, intelligence and skill - to perform at their best. So wh...

Are you interested in Woodworking but are overwhelmed by the information present online?I was precisely at the same place 5 years back when I started my journey in the Wood Crafting.Over the years, I practiced various forms/branches of Woodworking, especially Joinery and Turning.This book is the updated discussion on Woodworking as a whole, Wood Joinery, and Wood Turning.After going through this book, you would start and com...

"A kitchen without a cabinet is like a body without a soul."This is what a wise cabinetmaker uttered when I asked what cabinet making meant to him.I have been practicing all the aspects of woodworking like Joinery, Woodturning, and Furniture making along with Cabinet Making, and I must say this art provides the maximum chance of impacting the overall look of your kitchen or bathroom and eventually, your home.Cabinets, for me, are an...

Suppose, you have to appear for an exam next week, who would be the go-to person for seeking help and guidance?Option 1: A Subject Matter Expert (SME) who studying/teaching the subject for several years and often assumes while explaining that the basics are covered or looks it from their frame of reference.OrOption 2: Someone who also started from scratch as you have and passed the exam just last week. He/She knows ...

Once an experienced Woodworker said to me, "There is no scrap wood, just pieces which have not met the right hand".Back in the days when I was starting with Wood Craft, I was desperately looking for the go-to guide about the processes and the tools involved.Woodworking is a vast subject with many branches or sub-genres of this craft like Cabinet Making, Wood Carving, Joinery, Carpentry, and Wood turning.This book ...

When Rude Osolnik was asked, "Rude, how do I become a good turner?" he replied***,***"Stand at the lathe."Well, that's the key!Of all the woodworking crafts I have practiced, Turning demands most patience and focus.As you start, you have to find your comfort zone with a lathe, chisels, and other tools. After some practice, your mind and body would get attenuated to the ecosystem of Turning.As lathe is involved and the wood i...

"Nature alone is antique, and the oldest art a mushroom." ~ Thomas CarlyleYou practice many hobbies across your lifetime, but few give you the thrill, enigma, and satisfaction of growing Mushrooms.Every cycle you cultivate the same Mushroom, you would notice the magic of nature.It is apt that Mushroom is closely related to humans than plants.This book is the gist of my years of interest in Mushrooms and subsequent practice in the last three ...