A penetrating exploration of the new physics, including time travel, quantum computers, and the multiverse from an award-winning physicistFor David Deutsch, a physicist of unusual originality, quantum theory contains our most fundamental knowledge of the physical world. Taken literally, it implies that there are many universes “parallel” to the one we see around us. This multiplicity of universes, according to Deutsch, turns out to be the key to achieving a new wor...

Discover the wonderful world of felt with this little guide which covers everything from the basics of felt sewing and the qualities of felt fabrics, to ingenious projects which utilise the fabric in many fun and practical ways.

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.From smart homes to artificial intelligence, from wearable devices to invisible networks shaping our choices, technology is no longer just a tool—it’s the fabric from which modern life is stitched. In The Fabric of Tomorrow, David Hooper explores how emerging innovations are subtly and profoundly reshaping the way we live, work, and connect.Blending insightful analysis with real-world examples, Hooper reveals the patter...

Learn twenty simple hand-printing techniques and transform fabric into personalized designs with this easy fabric printing guide.In this beautiful yet practical project book, Zeena Shah shows you how to create contemporary textiles though twenty easy-to-master techniques, each accompanied by a simple sewing project to put your prints on display straight away.Using easily accessible materials from humble vegetables to rubber bands, to hand-carved wood blocks a...

This book gathers peer-reviewed contributions presented at the 4th RILEM International Conference on Concrete and Digital Fabrication (Digital Concrete), held in Munich, Germany, on September 4-6, 2024. Focusing on additive and automated manufacturing technologies for the fabrication of cementitious construction materials, such as 3D concrete printing, powder bed printing, and shotcrete 3D printing, the papers highlight the latest findings in this fast-growing field, addressing topics like...

Eight colorful sewing projects, including tablecloths and seat pads, that bring English country style into your home.Create the country feel in your own home wherever you live with these eight stylish country-inspired home projects. From a simple bolster to keep out the drafts to a large floor cushion to sink into in front of the fire, these projects will add to your home's comfort and beauty. Each project will be made in two beautiful fabrics by two of the best mod...

Why not make your bedroom a haven of loveliness this Fall with these 8 fabulous warm and cosy bedroom accessories!Each gorgeous make is demonstrated using two differing fabrics from Westminster Fibers fabulous Free Spirit fabric designers - feminine & funky Tula Pink and the curious and anachronistic Tim Holtz, showing you how easy it is to create a different look and feel to your room simply through your choice of fabric patterns and colors.Easy-to-follow instructions with...

There is growing interest in the food, supplements, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical industries in improving the healthiness of their products by incorporating lipophilic bioactive substances like oil-soluble vitamins (A, D and E), omega-3 fatty acids, and nutraceuticals (carotenoids, curcuminoids and flavonoids). However, there are many challenges that need to be overcome due to their poor water-solubility, chemical stability, and bioavailability. For this reason, there is interest in the de...

The book submits that a deep study of legacy material artifacts, through the lens of contemporary digital design can constitute a valuable bridge between design history and contemporary creative practice.Systems Upgrade focuses on an investigation into the ways that we may re-describe and upgrade these design legacies for extension in future practice. The book explicates this through a deep dive into the re-description and re-design of the works of Austrian America...

Fourteen fun patchwork projects that are perfect for making use of bits and pieces—from the bestselling author of Making Scrap Quilts to Use It Up!Is your fabric hoard growing on a daily basis, taking over shelves, spilling out of drawers, stacking up on chairs? Take action now—make a stash-buster quilt!Lynne Edwards, world-renowned quilt maker, teacher and author, continues her campaign to help you reduce your fabric collection, leaving you free to ...

The acclaimed quilter presents ten quilt designs and four bonus projects designed to show off your gorgeous Japanese fabrics in this illustrated guide.Japanese fabrics are renowned for their distinctive quality and elegant, intricate designs. Now expert quilter Susan Briscoe presents fourteen projects specially designed to showcase these gorgeous materials. Inspired by her time living in Japan, Briscoe offers ten quilts and four smaller projects that combine traditi...

This book covers the principles of advanced 3D fabrication techniques, stem cells and biomaterials for neural engineering. Renowned contributors cover topics such as neural tissue regeneration, peripheral and central nervous system repair, brain-machine interfaces and in vitro nervous system modeling. Within these areas, focus remains on exciting and emerging technologies such as highly developed neuroprostheses and the communication channels between the brain and prostheses, enabling tech...