Turning Modified Slimline Pens

Author: Don Ward
Publisher: Schiffer Craft
ISBN: 9780764341694
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Learn how to make unique pen designs using the Slimline pen kit and its strongest attributes with clear, step-by-step instructions and 291 clear color photos. The designs and techniques used in this book include: changing the lengths of the pen's barrels, eliminating the center band, adding accent rings and center bands made from various materials. Also included are building blanks from sections of contrasting woods, recessing the clip and finial, using rifle shells and shaft sections of hunting arrows for pen barrels, making a one-piece barrel for the Slimline pen, and many other interesting and impressive modifications. Other topics covered include coloring pen barrels with wood dye and using cyanoacrylate glue and boiled linseed oil together to produce a superb and brilliant finish for pens made on the wood lathe.

Hacking the Xbox

Author: Andrew Huang
Publisher: Penguin Random House LLC (No Starch)
ISBN: 9781593270292
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 292

Book Description
Provides step-by-step instructions on basic hacking techniques and reverse engineering skills along with information on Xbox security, hardware, and software.

Pen and Pencil Projects

Author: Walter Hall
Publisher: GMC Publications
ISBN: 9781861088369
Category : Pencils
Languages : en
Pages : 176

Book Description
Whether you prefer classic oak fountain pens or have a weakness for funky acrylic pencils, this practical new guide to pen and pencil turning, featuring 15 step-by-step projects, is all you need to get started with this popular craft. Discover the exciting range of materials that can be used; from fine and rare timbers to acrylics and polymer clays, there is something to suit all tastes and the possibilities are endless. Perfect for beginners to the lathe as well as more advanced turners, all the basic techniques and information needed for getting started are covered. From blank preparation to turning, sanding, polishing and assembling, everything is explained clearly and in jargon-free terms. A stunning gallery of unique pen and pencil designs will ensure that you finish the book feeling inspired and ready to get turning.

The Road Rally Handbook

Author: Clint Goss
Publisher: Rally Amer
ISBN: 9780963240101
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 368

Book Description

Getting Started in Clinical Radiology

Author: George W. Eastman
Publisher: Thieme
ISBN: 1604061154
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 374

Book Description
I read the book for enjoyment and pleasure, as well as enlightenment. It was a delightful learning experience.--Thomas Lee Bucky, MDThis book teaches radiology in a way that mimics a lively setting on the wards. To have fun in learning the theoretical basis of imaging and the interpretation of radiographs and other modalities, in the context of clinical examination and findings, this is the book for you.The basics of imaging are described using analogies from daily life to make them as understandable and memorable as possible. The material of radiology is described using actual cases; the most common differential diagnoses are presented. A great amount of image material supports the learning process.A storyline runs through the book: four students in their final year of medical school are involved in active discussion of the cases, so that the reader also feels a part of the diagnostic process.

Fundraising for Social Change

Author: Kim Klein
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN: 111920979X
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 594

Book Description
The bible of grassroots fundraising, updated with the latest tools and methods Fundraising for Social Change is the preeminent guide to securing funding, with a specific focus on progressive nonprofit organizations with budgets under $5 million. Used by nonprofits nationally and internationally, this book provides a soup-to-nuts prescription for building, maintaining, and expanding an individual donor program. Author Kim Klein is a recognized authority on all aspects of fundraising, and this book distills her decades of expertise into fundraising strategies that work. This updated seventh edition includes new information on the impact of generational change, using social media effectively, multi-channel fundraising, and more, including expanded discussion on retaining donors and on legacy giving. Widely considered the 'bible of grassroots fundraising,' this practically-grounded guide is an invaluable resource for anyone who has to raise money for important causes. A strong, sustainable fundraising strategy must possess certain characteristics. You need people who are willing to ask and realistic goals. You need to gather data and use it to improve results, and you need to translate your ideas in to language donors will understand. A robust individual donor program creates stable and long-term cash flow, and this book shows you how to structure your fundraising appropriately no matter how tight your initial budget. Develop and maintain a large base of individual donors Utilize strategies that pay off sooner rather than later Expand your reach and get your message out to the donor pool Translate traditional fundraising methods into strategies that work for social justice organizations with little or no front money Basing your fundraising strategy on the contributions of individual donors may feel like herding cats—but it's the best way for your organization to maintain maximum freedom to pursue the mission that matters. A robust, organized, planned approach can help you reach your goals sooner, and Fundraising for Social Change is the field guide for putting it all together to make big things happen.

The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes (A Hunger Games Novel)

Author: Suzanne Collins
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
ISBN: 1338635182
Category : Young Adult Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 747

Book Description
Ambition will fuel him. Competition will drive him. But power has its price. It is the morning of the reaping that will kick off the tenth annual Hunger Games. In the Capitol, eighteen-year-old Coriolanus Snow is preparing for his one shot at glory as a mentor in the Games. The once-mighty house of Snow has fallen on hard times, its fate hanging on the slender chance that Coriolanus will be able to outcharm, outwit, and outmaneuver his fellow students to mentor the winning tribute. The odds are against him. He's been given the humiliating assignment of mentoring the female tribute from District 12, the lowest of the low. Their fates are now completely intertwined - every choice Coriolanus makes could lead to favor or failure, triumph or ruin. Inside the arena, it will be a fight to the death. Outside the arena, Coriolanus starts to feel for his doomed tribute . . . and must weigh his need to follow the rules against his desire to survive no matter what it takes.

Doctor Who: The Clockwise Man

Author: Justin Richards
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1448141974
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 258

Book Description
In 1920s London the Doctor and Rose find themselves caught up in the hunt for a mysterious murderer. But not everyone or everything is what they seem. Secrets lie behind locked doors and inhuman killers roam the streets. Who is the Painted Lady and why is she so interested in the Doctor? How can a cat return from the dead? Can anyone be trusted to tell or even to know the truth? With the faceless killers closing in, the Doctor and Rose must solve the mystery of the Clockwise Man before London itself is destroyed... Featuring the Doctor and Rose as played by Christopher Eccleston and Billie Piper in the hit series from BBC Television

Handbook of Electrical Design Details

Author: Neil Sclater
Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN: 0071425799
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 464

Book Description
A COMPREHENSIVE SOURCE OF TECHNICAL DETAILS ON ELECTRICALPOWER FROM GENERATION TO PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS Reliable, low-cost electric power is a fundamental requirement for modern society, making possible such vital services as lighting, HVAC, transportation, communication, and data processing, in addition to driving motors of all sizes. A mainstay of industrial productivity and economic prosperity, it is also essential for safeguarding human life and health. This handbook is a valuable information resource on electric power for everyone from technical professionals to students and laypeople. This compact, user-friendly edition updates and expands on the earlier edition. Its core content of power generation, distribution, lighting, wiring, motors, and project planning has been supplemented by new topics: * CAD for preparing electrical drawings and estimates * Basic switch and receptacle circuit wiring * Structured wiring for multimedia * Swimming pool and low-voltage lighting * Electrical surge protection An easy-to-read style makes complex topics understandable. It’s a must-have reference for those with a need or desire to get up to speed on the entire subject of electric power or just familiarize themselves with the latest advances--regardless of their formal education or training. Reader-helpful features in this edition include: * Up-front chapter summaries to save time in finding topics of interest. * References to related articles in the National Electrical Code. * A bibliography identifying additional sources for digging deeper. * Approximately 300 illustrations

Soft Systems Methodology

Author: Brian Wilson
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 288

Book Description
Conceptual model building is accepted as a key phase in Soft Systems Methodology. Despite the recognition of the importance of the SSM, students are still experiencing difficulty with the basic process of conceptual model building. This book addresses that issue.