This book explores the challenges posed by globalization and questions the adequacy of current global governance systems. It delves into the potential for an ungovernable world and examines whether existing frameworks can adapt to emerging complexities. The author analyzes the interplay between global dynamics and governance, prompting readers to consider the future of international cooperation and the effectiveness of political institutions in addressing contemporary issues.
The collection of distinguished essays explores the political, medical, and social dimensions of emerging and resurgent diseases, including HIV/AIDS. It highlights the human costs and implications for communities worldwide, emphasizing the need for a multidisciplinary approach. By engaging a diverse range of practitioners and scholars, the book provides critical insights into the complex causal relationships and consequences of these health issues. It serves as an essential introduction to a field of increasing relevance.
Celebrate the joys of working with wood in your own home studio or wood shop. The Woodworker’s Studio Handbook is a comprehensive guide to the artistry, design, and skills all woodworkers need to propel their hobby to the next level. Master woodworker Jim Whitman walks you through planning your work space, helps you select tools and the right wood for the right projects, and gets you comfortable with your tools so you feel at ease in the studio and ready to experiment—all with gentle instruction and reassuring humor. His 20 teaching projects make you feel like a seasoned craftsman from step one, regardless of your experience level. Learn about the importance of proper planning, measuring twice so you just have to cut once, and how to make the most of your wood. Above all, get ready to get your hands dirty: woodworking is about play just as much as precision! The Woodworker’s Studio Handbook: Teaches joinery, lamination, routing, turning, carving, and finishing—core woodworking skills in full-color photographs, and complete with illustrated tool guides. Illustrates the steps for 20 beautiful teaching projects for all skill levels, including a picture frame, a small cabinet, a carved pendant, turned bowls, and more. Engages your creativity with reclaiming recycled wood, using green wood, or using a sketchbook and drafting tools to design original work.
