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A comprehensive guide to how to knit in the round even if you’ve never picked up a circular needle or double pointed needles (DPN) before.Circular Knitting for Beginners and Beyond explores the benefits of circular knitting and why lots of knitters prefer knitting in the round – no more purl stitches anyone?!Discover all the circular knitting techniques and the tools you’ll need to get started including different sizes of circular needles; flexible...

This perfect gift for readers, writers, and literature majors alike unearths the quirks of the English language. For example,do you know why a mortgage is literally a “death pledge”? Why guns have girls’ names? Why “salt” is related to “soldier”? Discover the answers to all of these etymological questions and more in this fascinating book for fans of of Eats, Shoots & Leaves.The Etymologicon is a completely unauthorized guide to the strange underp...

**A NEW, BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED EDITION OF THE SUNDAY TIMES NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER, PUBLISHED ON ITS TENTH ANNIVERSARY.'Witty and erudite ... stuffed with the kind of arcane information that nobody strictly needs to know, but which is a pleasure to learn nonetheless.' Nick Duerden, Independent.'Particularly good ... Forsyth takes words and draws us into their, and our, murky history.' William Leith, Evening Standard.**The Etymologicon is a...

The COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated our fragility as a species. Humanity was attacked by a previously unknown virus that spread very rapidly, thanks to a speed of population mobility never before seen in human history. It succeeded in creating the complete upset of the global socio-economic system. Such an event gives us an important stimulus to re-evaluate health in the context of a circular system that encompasses humans and the environment in which we live. The key challenge we face ...

Whether you want to sound more like a native speaker or just know more about the strange expressions you're always hearing, this dictionary is the best way to learn about the English language's most colorful phrases.This book contains over 1000 commonly encountered English idioms and phrases with an explanation of their meaning and sample usage.ThisDictionary of phrases explores the meanings and origins of terms that may not make literal sense but play an important role in ...

This book demonstrates through lucid explanations and practical case studies how agricultural, horticultural, and processed food waste - which is frequently perceived as a worldwide burden - can be used to promote sustainable agricultural methods. It demonstrates how these procedures, which encourage resource efficiency and waste reduction, are in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This book provides a clear manual for comprehending and using circular agriculture, making i...

The essential business guide for using reverse logistics to drive profits, growth, and sustainability.Long considered a "necessary evil" of doing business, reverse logistics is quickly becoming the key to staying competitive in today's dynamic marketplace. In Going Circular, RecirQ Global CEO Rich Bulger reveals its potential for boosting revenue, enhancing customer experience, and supporting the circular economy.Urging a strategic shift, Going C...

A brilliantly imagined literary debut of love, despair, and two people’s search for belonging in a world literally spinning out of controlThe acceleration of Earth’s spin begins gradually. At first, days are just a few seconds shorter than normal. Awareness of the mysterious phenomenon hasn’t reached Tanner, a young man preoccupied with dreams of escaping his tiny Alaskan hometown. One night, desperate to make his mark on the world, he runs away. He lands an unlike...

When Rachel takes a country house for the summer with her niece and nephew, she expects to fill her days with relaxing social activities. But these plans take a turn for the sinister when, on the second night, a dead body is found at the bottom of the house’s circular staircase...

A brilliantly imagined literary debut of love, despair, and two people’s search for belonging in a world literally spinning out of control.The acceleration of Earth’s spin begins gradually. At first, days are just a few seconds shorter than normal. Awareness of the mysterious phenomenon hasn’t reached Tanner, a young man preoccupied with dreams of escaping his tiny Alaskan hometown. One night, desperate to make his mark on the world, he runs away. He lands an unlik...

In “Circular Transformation: Aligning the Sustainable Development Goals with the Circular Economy,” readers are invited on a groundbreaking journey through the intertwined paths of sustainability and innovation. This comprehensive guide delves deep into the principles of the circular economy and its seamless alignment with the SDGs, offering a blueprint for a future where economic growth and environmental stewardship go hand in hand. From governmental policies and corporate strategies to e...

Creating sustainable fashion has never been more important. Circular Fashion provides an accessible, practical, and holistic approach to this key topic for anyone studying fashion.This introductory text to sustainability in fashion includes best practice case studies and profiles of key companies such as Patagonia, Veja, Christopher Raeburn, and Stella McCartney. It begins with an overview of the fashion business, tackling the issues of the linear production model of make,...