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  • Your Leatherwork - With Plates and Diagrams by the Author

    by Betty Dougherty ...
    This detailed and well-illustrated work on leathercraft and its techniques was first published in the 1940s and provides an instructional and informative guide to leatherwork as a craft and an art, written in a candid and personal style. Contents include: foreword - introduction - Materials - Design - Cutting Your Pattern and Material Construction Notes - Small Articles - Handbags - Travelling ... Read more

    PHP584.59 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Leather Craft

    by Gladys J. Shaw ...
    Originally published in London, 1927. The author was a well known craftsman and wrote several books on design and craftwork. Contents Include : Types of Leather and Decoration Thonging and Making Up, Press Studs, etc Stencilling, Modelling and Embossing Carved or Cut Work, Staining, Colouring, Inlaying, Etc Metal Enrichments, Ruskin Stones, Tooling, Poker Work, Polishing, Etc Historical Note, ... Read more

    PHP430.57 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Silk

    A World History

    by Aarathi Prasad ...
    A Smithsonian Magazine Best History Book of 2024A Library Journal Selection for Best Nonfiction of 2024A Next Big Idea Book Club Must-Read for April“Aarathi Prasad’s Silk: A World History is a love song to this protean material. . . . Beautiful [and] fascinating.” —Wall Street Journal"Aarathi Prasad spins a masterpiece of a story, as luminous, supp... ... Read more

    PHP1,232.99

  • Multilayer Flexible Packaging

    Edited by John R. Wagner Jr. ...
    Series series Plastics Design Library
    Multilayer Flexible Packaging, Second Edition, provides a thorough introduction to the manufacturing and applications of flexible plastic films, covering materials, hardware and processes, and multilayer film designs and applications. The book gives engineers and technicians a better understanding of the capability and limitations of multilayer flexible films and how to use them to make effective ... Read more

    PHP15,820.89

  • Industrial Polymer Applications

    Essential Chemistry and Technology

    by William R Ashcroft ...
    Industrial Polymer Applications provides a comprehensive overview of the diverse properties and applications of thermoset and thermoplastic polymer technologies used routinely in the modification, protection, repair, restoration and bonding of the main classes of industrial engineering materials such as concrete, masonry, wood, metal, rubber, plastic, glass and advanced ceramics.The Author, with ... Read more

    PHP2,771.99

  • Thermal Degradation of Polymeric Materials

    by Krzysztof Pielichowski, James Njuguna, Tomasz M. Majka ...
    Thermal Degradation of Polymeric Materials, Second Edition offers a wealth of information for polymer researchers and processors who require a thorough understanding of the implications of thermal degradation on materials and product performance. Sections cover thermal degradation mechanisms and kinetics, as well as various techniques, such as thermogravimetry in combination with mass spectroscopy ... Read more

    PHP12,870.89

  • UHMWPE Biomaterials Handbook

    Ultra High Molecular Weight Polyethylene in Total Joint Replacement and Medical Devices

    Edited by Steven M. Kurtz ...
    Series series Plastics Design Library
    UHMWPE Biomaterials Handbook describes the science, development, properties and application of of ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) used in artificial joints. This material is currently used in 1.4 million patients around the world every year for use in the hip, knee, upper extremities, and spine. Since the publication of the 1st edition there have been major advances in the ... Read more

    PHP9,767.89

  • Self-Healing Structures, Machines, and Systems

    by Dryver R. Huston ...
    This book describes the behavior, underlying principles and design of self-healing materials, structures, machines, and systems. Self-healing is a ubiquitous phenomenon that appears in many systems ranging from the molecular scale up through to large macroscale systems and in domains ranging from materials such as self-healing polymers, to self-sealing tires, water distribution networks, and ... Read more

    PHP17,247.53

  • Remediation of Plastic and Microplastic Waste

    Edited by Surajit Mondal, Papita Das, Arnab Mondal, Subhankar Paul, Jitendra Kumar Pandey, Tapas K. Das ...
    This book provides recent developments and advancements in management of plastic wastes and associated challenges with it. It primarily addresses the issues of plastics that might drastically affect the lifeform in the long run and its prevention by introducing appropriate alternatives and/or finding strategies to mitigate the existing microplastic crisis using suitable approaches. It focusses on ... Read more

    PHP4,804.05

  • Silk

    Processing, Properties and Applications

    by K. Murugesh Babu ...
    Series series Woodhead Publishing Series in Textiles
    Silk is a natural, environmentally-friendly fibre with a remarkable range of properties, making it ideal for use in apparel and many other applications. Silk: Processing, properties and applications provides an authoritative reference on sericulture, silk fabric processing, silk properties and its applications.The book begins by looking at key aspects of sericulture, including the range of ... Read more

    PHP10,726.19

  • Molecular Interfacial Phenomena of Polymers and Biopolymers

    Edited by P Chen ...
    Series series Woodhead Publishing Series in Biomaterials
    One of the most exciting areas of polymer research is the study of interfacial phenomena and their practical applications. This major work reviews the key research in this important area and is used in such areas as biomaterials.Part one looks at the thermodynamics, kinetics and other fundamental properties of polymer surfaces and interfaces. The second part of the book reviews ways of ... Read more

    PHP19,843.19

  • Service Life Prediction of Polymers and Coatings

    Enhanced Methods

    Edited by Mark Nichols, Christopher White, James Pickett ...
    Series series Plastics Design Library
    Service Life Prediction of Polymers and Coatings: Enhanced Methods focuses on the cutting-edge science behind how plastic and polymer materials are modified by the effects of weathering, offering the latest advances in service life prediction methods. The chapters have been developed by experts based on their contributions as part of the 7th Service Life Prediction Meeting. The volume begins with ... Read more

    PHP13,407.69

  • Fashion Fibers

    Designing for Sustainability - with STUDIO

    by Annie Gullingsrud ...
    Fashion Fibers: Designing for Sustainability is an accessible reference tool for fashion students and designers who want to learn how to make decisions to enhance the sustainability potential in common fibers used in the fashion industry. Drawing upon the cradle to cradle philosophy and industry expertise, the book introduces readers to the fundamentals of fiber production and the product ... Read more

    PHP3,850.59

  • Handbook of Specialty Fluorinated Polymers

    Preparation, Properties, and Applications

    by Susanta Banerjee ...
    Series series Plastics Design Library
    Fluoropolymers are used in applications demanding service at enhanced temperature while maintaining their structural integrity and have excellent combination of chemical, physical and mechanical properties. Advancements in materials and processing technology mean that a huge amount of research is currently taking place into new, high performance applications for specialty fluorinated polymers. ... Read more

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  • Sustainability in Polymer Technology and Plastic Engineering

    Concepts, Strategies, and Opportunities

    Edited by Tamara Tatrishvili, Neha Kanwar Rawat, Swati Gokul Talele, A. K. Haghi ...
    The use of polymer and plastic materials have grown widely in recent years due to their wide ranging applications in both science and engineering. This new volume covers the characterization of modern polymer and plastic materials with functional and sustainable applications in various sectors, providing a comprehensive overview of the engineering properties of polymer composites and plastic ... Read more

    PHP14,783.60

  • Handicraft Simplified Procedure and Projects in Leather, Celluloid, Metal, Wood, Batik, Rope, Cordage, Yarn, Horsehair, Pottery, Weaving, Stone, Primitive Indian Craft

    by Lester Griswold ...
    This text comprises a wonderfully detailed and expansive handbook for crafting in a variety of common mediums, including metal, leather, wood, rope, yarn, pottery, and stone. This is the perfect book for anyone with an interest in crafting, but will particularly appeal to those who like to use a number of different materials in their creations. Many antique books such as this are increasingly ... Read more

    PHP584.59 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Digital Rendering for Fashion and Costume

    - with STUDIO

    by Lalon Alexander, Theresa Alexander ...
    As technology advances, industries innovate by incorporating technology into their processes, the fashion industry is no exception. The ability to understand multiple digital applications, not only technically but creatively, is necessary to render fashion and costume illustrations. Digital Rendering for Fashion and Costume is the most up-to-date text on fashion illustration and costume rendering. ... Read more

    PHP5,749.79

  • Fiação

    Edited by SENAI-SP Editora ...
    Series series Têxtil
    Didático e objetivo, este livro aborda os processos envolvidos na atividade de fiação. Nele, o leitor aprenderá sobre mistura de fibras, estiragem, duplicação, escartamento, paralelização e torção. Também conhecerá os principais tipos de fiações convencionais: sistema de abertura, carda, passadeira, estiro reunidor, penteadeira, maçaroqueira, filatório a anel, filatório a rotor, filatório a jato ... Read more

    PHP369.00

  • Porous Coordination Polymers

    From Fundamentals to Advanced Applications

    Edited by Nidhi Goel, Ki-Hyun Kim ...
    Porous Coordination Polymers: From Fundamentals to Advanced Applications brings together the latest advances in Porous Coordination Polymers (PCPs) for cutting-edge applications. The book begins by introducing PCPs, highlighting their structure, chemistry, basic properties and design approaches. This is followed by a chapter focusing on synthesis methods and mechanical properties. Subsequent ... Read more

    PHP11,798.59

  • Dibujo técnico para la transformación de polímeros. QUIT0209

    by Santiago Rojano Ramos ...
    Libro especializado que se ajusta al desarrollo de la cualificación profesional y adquisición de certificados de profesionalidad. Manual imprescindible para la formación y la capacitación, que se basa en los principios de la cualificación y dinamización del conocimiento, como premisas para la mejora de la empleabilidad y eficacia para el desempeño del trabajo. ... Read more

    PHP379.00 or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Trespassing

    by Uzma Aslam Khan ...
    A world-class tale of love and deceit, rivalry and destiny from the Lahore-based writer Uzma Aslam Khan.'Standing in a room with eight thousand tiny creatures, witnessing them perform a dance that few humans even knew occurred; this was life. Everywhere she looked, each caterpillar nosed the air like a wand and out passed silk… When Dia watched one spin, she came closer to understanding the will ... Read more

    PHP479.29

  • Personalizaciones en prendas de vestir. TCPF0109

    by Desirée Durán Portillo ...
    Adquirir conocimientos para actualizar y personalizar prendas de vestir, tanto en textil como en piel, utilizando todos los métodos y recursos disponibles y las herramientas correctas para cada proceso con el fin de obtener un producto de calidad y hacer que la prenda parezca otra completamente distinta. Ebook ajustado al Certificado de Profesionalidad de Arreglos y adaptaciones de prendas y ... Read more

    PHP383.14

  • Developments in Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Composites for Civil Engineering

    Edited by Nasim Uddin ...
    Series series Woodhead Publishing Series in Civil and Structural Engineering
    The use of fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composite materials has had a dramatic impact on civil engineering techniques over the past three decades. FRPs are an ideal material for structural applications where high strength-to-weight and stiffness-to-weight ratios are required. Developments in fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites for civil engineering outlines the latest developments in fiber ... Read more

    PHP15,016.29

  • Cotton

    Science and Technology

    Edited by S. Gordon, Y L Hsieh ...
    Series series Woodhead Publishing Series in Textiles
    Despite the increased variety of manufactured fibres available to the textile industry, demand for cotton remains high because of its suitability on the basis of price, quality and comfort across a wide range of textile products. Cotton producing nations are also embracing sustainable production practices to meet growing consumer demand for sustainable resource production. This important book ... Read more

    PHP16,089.29