In today’s new economy—in which “good” jobs are typically knowledge or technology based—many well-educated and culturally savvy young people are instead choosing to pursue traditionally low-status manual labor occupations as careers. Masters of Craft looks at the renaissance of four such trades: bartending, distilling, barbering, and butchering. In this engaging book, Richard Ocejo takes you into the lives and workplaces of these people to examine how they are transforming once-undesirable jobs into “cool” and highly specialized upscale occupations. He shows how they find meaning in these jobs by enacting a set of “cultural repertoires,” resulting in a new form of elite taste-making. Focusing on cocktail bartenders, craft distillers, upscale men’s barbers, and whole-animal butcher shop workers in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and upstate New York, Masters of Craft provides new insights into the stratification of taste, the spread of gentrification, and the evolving labor market in today’s postindustrial city.

"Perspectives from 22 master artisans fuse with industrial product design techniques and the author's own craft experience to offer a powerful framework for designing, making, and selling your work."--Amazon.com

"A Master of Craft" by W.W. Jacobs is a compelling and suspenseful short story that takes readers on a journey into the mysterious world of shipbuilding and seafaring. The narrative revolves around the enigmatic character of Nat Kemp, a master shipbuilder known for his exceptional craftsmanship. As the story unfolds, dark secrets from Kemp's past come to light, revealing a complex and intriguing persona. Set against the backdrop of a coastal town, the plot thickens when a series of unexplained events and accidents occur at the shipyard, raising suspicions among the locals. As tensions escalate, the protagonist, Captain Nat Kemp's son, finds himself torn between loyalty to his father and a growing desire to uncover the truth. Through skillful storytelling and well-crafted suspense, Jacobs keeps readers on the edge of their seats, unraveling a web of intrigue and personal struggles. "A Master of Craft" is a captivating tale that explores themes of family, loyalty, and the consequences of harboring hidden pasts. With its rich characterization and atmospheric portrayal of maritime life, this short story is a compelling addition to W.W. Jacobs' repertoire, leaving readers pondering the complexities of human nature and the lengths to which one might go to protect their legacy.

This book introduces the author's collection of wisdom under one umbrella: Software Craftmanship. This approach is unique in that it spells out a programmer-centric way to build software. In other words, all the best computers, proven components, and most robust languages mean nothing if the programmer does not understand their craft.

George Thornburgh's 'Masonic Monitor of the Degrees of Entered Apprentice, Fellow Craft and Master Mason' is a comprehensive guide to the rituals and teachings of Freemasonry. Written in a clear and concise style, this book provides detailed explanations of the symbolism and symbolism found within each degree, making it an essential resource for both new and experienced members of the fraternity. Thornburgh's work is a valuable contribution to the study of Freemasonry, offering insights into the history and traditions of this ancient institution. The book is written in a scholarly yet accessible manner, making it suitable for both academic study and personal reflection. George Thornburgh, a respected authority on Freemasonry, draws upon his years of experience within the fraternity to shed light on its teachings and practices. His meticulous research and profound understanding of the subject make this book a must-read for anyone interested in learning more about Freemasonry. I highly recommend 'Masonic Monitor of the Degrees of Entered Apprentice, Fellow Craft and Master Mason' to anyone seeking a deeper understanding of this enigmatic and fascinating organization.

This cultural history of American federalism argues that nation-building cannot be understood apart from the process of industrialization and the making of the working class in the late-eighteenth-century United States. Citing the coincidental rise of federalism and industrialism, Laura Rigal examines the creations and performances of writers, collectors, engineers, inventors, and illustrators who assembled an early national "world of things," at a time when American craftsmen were transformed into wage laborers and production was rationalized, mechanized, and put to new ideological purposes. American federalism emerges here as a culture of self-making, in forms as various as street parades, magazine writing, painting, autobiography, advertisement, natural history collections, and trials and trial transcripts. Chapters center on the craftsmen who celebrated the Constitution by marching in Philadelphia's Grand Federal Procession of 1788; the autobiographical writings of John Fitch, an inventor of the steamboat before Fulton; the exhumation and museum display of the "first American mastodon" by the Peale family of Philadelphia; Joseph Dennie's literary miscellany, the Port Folio; the nine-volume American Ornithology of Alexander Wilson; and finally the autobiography and portrait of Philadelphia locksmith Pat Lyon, who was falsely imprisoned for bank robbery in 1798 but eventually emerged as an icon for the American working man. Rigal demonstrates that federalism is not merely a political movement, or an artifact of language, but a phenomenon of culture: one among many innovations elaborated in the "manufactory" of early American nation-building.

This richly illustrated history explores every aspect of life in Edinburgh.This book covers the history of the city of Edinburgh from the first Mesolithic explorers who camped on the shores of the Forth some 10,000 years ago to the controversies of modern times.Taking a wider perspective it explores the ever-changing world resulting from industrialisation, which brought immigrants, wealth and poverty. Following that, new methods of transport opened up Edinburgh to the wider world. Now, with its historic architecture the city can become a battleground between developers and motorists who want more space in the central areas and conservationists who wish to protect the city’s landscape.