Dive into the mesmerizing world of glass with "Crafting Transparency," a comprehensive eBook that artfully demystifies the ancient craft and avant-garde art of glassmaking. This vividly written guide invites you into the transformative process of shaping sand and fire into transparent marvels. Embark on a historical journey to uncover the evolution of glass through ages, and understand its poignant role in culture and art. Prepare to be lured into the sacred space of the studio as you learn to set the stage for creativity while respecting the nuances of artisan safety and efficiency. Peek through the clear lens into the heart of glass materials, distinguished by their composition and versatility. Whether you are fascinated by the alchemy of color in glasswork or the sustainable charm of recycled glass; this guide covers it all, providing a solid ground for selecting materials that vibe with your personal vision. Equipped with precise cutters and a mastery over the glowing kiln, join hands with "Crafting Transparency" to take command of tools that feel like an extension of your creativity. From understanding the varied types of glass to troubleshooting the typical kiln conundrums, you will gain insights integral to the craft. Slice, shape, and mold your vision into reality as you immerse yourself in chapters dedicated to the finesse of glass cutting, and the mystique of color and texture in glasswork. Challenge your skills with a plethora of techniques ranging from simple hand-forming to complex layering and slumping. As your journey deepens, "Crafting Transparency" draws back the curtain on practices like glass blowing with detailed tutorials that will boost your confidence. Enter the storytelling narrative of stained glass, or the intricate dance of flames in lampworking, and discover new horizons as an artist. Don’t stop at creation; this guide walks you through showcasing your masterpieces, delving into the business of glassmaking while helping you navigate the landscapes where your art will shine. Venture into the cutting edge of glassmaking where innovation meets tradition, and kindle your imagination with inspiring projects for all levels of proficiency. "Crafting Transparency" is not just a book; it's the companion for both the budding enthusiast and the skilled artisan eager to expand their craft. Begin your transformative journey today. Experience the art of glass through "Crafting Transparency"—where every chapter unlocks a new facet of brilliance in this luminous endeavor.

With basic ingredients and standard kitchen tools you can craft your own transparent soaps that are milder, richer, and creamier than any commercial product. Eschewing complex methods and expensive equipment, Catherine Failor uses a simple, dependable process that makes beautiful transparent soaps every time. Failor’s easy-to-follow photographic instructions are accompanied by proven recipes and plenty of suggestions for colorful and sweet-smelling variations. You’ll soon be creating your own signature soap blends that deliver refreshing scents and are gentle enough for even the most sensitive skin.

A completely updated version of the bestselling Minecraft: Blockopedia! Detailing each block found in the #1 game of all time, this is a must-have reference guide for all Minecrafters! This fully illustrated guide contains information on each of the blocks that make up the Minecraft world. It’s a beautiful and comprehensive reference tool for beginners and more experienced players alike, with essential information on every block’s properties, as well as little-known trivia and expert advice on what to do with each one! From basic plants and ores to enchantment tables and End stone, you’ll find everything you need to know in the Blockopedia.

At a time when greater transparency is needed, this book advances a novel explanation of America's efforts to advance greater transparency in international relations. Marquardt argues that American statesmen have long sought to secure an American-dominated international system to encourage states to be more open and forthcoming about their internal affairs. Yet the United States routinely uses its calls for military transparency in particular as a policy instrument to discipline its rivals and therefore paradoxically contributes to greater tension in international relations. In contrast to conventional thinking about transparency in relation to overcoming power politics and promoting international cooperation, this book explores the relationship between America's power and international security competition. Though analytically distinct, openness and transparency have served the same strategic goal; ensuring America's position of preponderance in the international system.

Cook colorful, whimsical, eye-catching soaps right in your microwave! It’s easy and fun with C. Kaila Westerman’s guide to creative soap making. Westerman’s recipes are free of harsh chemicals and she encourages you to play with colors, scents, and shapes that the whole family will enjoy — from rubber duckies to sailboats, stars, and gemstones. With an inexpensive soap base, some food coloring, and a bit of imagination, you can quickly create handy bars for kid-friendly cleaning and hours of bath time fun.

A practical and timely guide that shows employees how to craft the jobs they want and managers how to shape their organizations in ways that are conducive to such job crafting. Job Crafting is a rigorous, modern take on job redesign that empowers workers to transform the jobs they have into the ones they want. Through the process of job crafting, a worker proactively alters their job to emphasize tasks that better align with their skills or that allow opportunities to learn new skills, with the help of executives who are willing to transform their organizations into supportive work environments. Offering practical guidance grounded in empirical evidence, British researcher Benjamin Laker and coauthors Lebene Soga, Yemisi Bolade-Ogunfodun, and Adeyinka Adewale describe the steps necessary for businesses and organizations to facilitate that support. Rather than passively receive job titles and role descriptions, job crafters harness meaning at work through three primary avenues: exercising greater control over tasks, determining the way tasks are perceived, and shaping social context. Based on data from a previous study in which structured interviews were conducted with one thousand business leaders and two thousand of their workers around the world, the authors’ clear, four-step framework shows managers how to maximize staff engagement and productivity by building the systems, structures, and processes that empower workers to job craft. As new principles of stewardship, authenticity, and empowerment redefine the old command-and-control leadership approach, and generations Y and Z seek autonomy and purpose at work, job crafting offers a potential silver bullet to many workforce problems. Aimed at managers, executives, scholars, and executive education students, Job Crafting rejuvenates discussions of job design, leaving readers informed and ready to discuss how to improve their performance and satisfaction in all sectors.

Krylon's state-of-the-art and easy-to-use spray paints and finishes are great tools for taking paper crafting from ho-hum to innovative. Use them to beautifully enhance scrapbook layouts, creatively alter books, expertly enhance cards and tags, and magnificently decorate home accessories. Every project will look unique! -- book jacket.

Express your care and creativity with cards for friends and loved ones designed to celebrate the seasons, holidays,special occasions, tender sentiments, and more. With the ideas organized into easy-to-find sections, you'll find just the inspiration you need to create a card that will be a cherished gift in and of itself. Projects from the pages of Paper Crafts and Stamp It! magazines include greeting cards of all shapes and sizes, gift bags, tags, stationery and an organizer box, memorabilia boxes, mini albums, a calendar-even board games.Features:* One of the three newest editions in the Treasury of Favorites series* 288 pages filled with a variety of paper crafts to make for loved ones of all ages, for holidays and special occasions throughout the year* Popular designs from Paper Crafts and Stamp It! magazines include cards, tags, stationery, mini albums, and more

Transparency has become a new norm. States, international organizations, and even private businesses have sought to bolster their legitimacy by invoking transparency in their activities. This growth in popularity was made possible through two interconnected trends: the idea that transparency is inherently good, and that the actual meaning of the term is becoming harder and harder to pin down. Thus far, this has remained undertheorized. The Transparency Paradox is an insightful account of the hidden logic of the ideal of transparency and its legal manifestations. It shows how transparency is a covertly conflicted ideal. The book argues that counter to popular understanding, truth and legitimacy cannot but form a problematic trade-off in transparency practices.