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Author
Series
World made by hand volume 1
Description
In the wake of global catastrophes that have destroyed industrial civilization, the inhabitants of Union Grove, a small New York town, do anything they can to get by, as they struggle to deal with a new way of life over the course of an eventful summer.
Author
Series
World made by hand volume 2
Description
In a post-oil America with no electricity, no Internet, dwindling resources, and little civic order, the residents of the small town of Union Grove, New York, must deal with roving bandits and a sinister cult that threatens to shatter the hamlet's stability.
Author
Series
World made by hand volume 4
Pub. Date
[2016]
Description
The small town of Union Grove has adapted, struggled, and thrived in the new age of civilization. But early spring is full of hardships: Fresh food is scarce and the winter stores are almost gone.
Despite the time of privation, young explorer Daniel Earle resurrects the town newspaper, and the town trustees ask him to help revive the Hudson River trade route. But even as the townsfolk strive forward, a group of visitors remind them that nothing...
4) Bicycles
Author
Series
Made by hand volume 2
Pub. Date
2017.
Description
"Go behind the scenes and learn how craftsman Aaron Dykstra makes one-of-a-kind bicycles by hand with this nonfiction book that's full of photographs and illustrations about his process. Aaron Dykstra of Six-Eleven Bicycles in Roanoke, Virginia, got his first job at a small local bike shop when he was fifteen and he spent the majority of his teen years riding and racing bikes. After a stint in the air force, Aaron realized his true passion was on...
5) Skateboards
Author
Series
Made by Hand volume 1
Pub. Date
[2017]
Description
A latest entry in the visual series dedicated to modern hand craftsmanship describes the career and creations of skateboard craftsman Jake Eshelman of Houston, Texas, whose lifetime love of skateboarding evolved into an artistic career creating one-of-a-kind pieces. Includes charts, infographics, glossary and photographs. Also features a history of skateboarding, a timeline, and resources to inspire kids to make their own objects by hand.
6) Steel drums
Author
Series
Made by hand volume 3
Pub. Date
[2018]
Description
Offers a look at a business owner who makes steel drums by hand, discussing how he became involved in building steel drums and demonstrating step-by-step how he carefully creates them.
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