Come faresti se non esistesse il WC? Dove andresti a fare i bisogni? Come potresti curare l'igiene personale e tenere la casa pulita? Questo libro racconta l'affascinante storia di uno strumento moderno che la maggior parte di noi dà per scontato. Scopri perché il WC è così importante, come il suo funzionamento è migliorato negli anni e in che modo potrebbe evolversi in futuro. Gli esperti consigliano: non scavare un pozzo vicino ad una latrina. Se i germi infettano l'acqua, potresti ammalarti e morire di colera! Sii riconoscente verso gli ingegneri e gli inventori che hanno reso il nostro mondo più pulito e salubre, da Joseph Bazalgette a Thomas Crapper. Abbassa il coperchio del WC prima di tirare lo sciacquone, altrimenti i germi si possono diffondere nell'aria attraverso minuscole gocce d'acqua. Non sprecare nulla! Ci sono molti modi sicuri per riciclare gli scarti. Età di lettura: da 6 anni.

What is graffiti? And why have we, as a culture, had the urge to do it since 30,000 BCE? Cultural historian Amanda Hallay explores the ways in which graffiti works to forever compel and simultaneously repel us as a society. When did graffiti turn into graffiti art, and why do we now pay thousands of dollars for a Banksy print when just twenty years ago, seminal graffiti artists from the Bronx were thrown into jail for having the same idea? Graffiti has not always been imbued with a sense of aesthetic, but when and why did we suddenly “decide” that it is worthy of consideration and criticism, just within the past few years?

Throughout history, graffiti has served as an innately individualistic expression (such as Viking graffiti on the walls of eighth-century churches), but it has also evolved into a visual and narrative expression of a collective group. Graffiti brings to mind not only hip-hop culture and urban landscapes, but petroglyphs, tree trunks strewn with carved hearts symbolizing love, and million-dollar works of art. Learn about more graffiti artists and rebels such as: the band Black Flag, Lee Quinones and Fab 5 Freddy, Dandi, Zephyr, Blek le Rat, Nunca, Keith Haring, and more! Illustrated with stunning full-color photos of graffiti throughout time, The Popular History of Graffiti promises to be an important and dynamic addition to graffiti literature.

With the patterns in this book, knitting enthusiasts can create weird and wonderful knitted dolls. Starting with the same basic body and easy-to-follow instructions for making the faces and hair, the simple designs in this instructive guide allow knitters of all abilities to enjoy constructing these darkly adorable dolls. It also shows how to make the dolls' artful and distinctive knitted outfits and accessories, which are interchangeable so all of the items can be made using different colors and yarns to extend their wardrobes. Whether knitting for fun or wishing to create an unusual and unforgettable gift for a friend or relative, this book helps knitters make unique and irresistible gothic figures.

Using easy-to-follow patterns, this instructive guide enables knitters of all skill levels to fashion 10 fantastical fairies. Each fairy uses a basic body pattern and measures approximately 40 cm (16 in) from top to toe, but they all have their own character and style. Included in the book are patterns for the dark Gothic fairy, the enigmatic moon fairy, the cool ice fairy, and even Oberon, the king of the fairies. Finished fairies sport their own costumes, complete with wings, in a range of yarns and other embellishments?ideal for using up scraps from the knitting basket. Homemade craft projects make unique and memorable gifts, and Little Knitted Fairies allows knitters to create dolls for both adults and older children while easily adapting them to match the recipient's personality or lifestyle.

A guide to safe, easy, and effective liver detoxing in only nine days, using nutritious, liver-boosting meals and superfoods rather than fasts so that busy readers can cleanse and recharge without sacrificing their normal routine.

A healthy liver keeps our bloodstream and other organs clean. But when it’s overloaded with toxins it can’t properly filter out harmful substances, submetabolize protein and fats, or store vitamins A, D, K, and B12 as it should. Patrick Holford, author of the bestselling Optimum Nutrition Bible and nutrition and alternative treatments expert, presents a swift nine-day program for cleansing the liver and improving overall body functioning. After using Holford’s nine-day liver detox to get their bodies back on track, clients report higher energy levels, better digestion, improved skin tone, and reduced stress. Holford’s explanation of the benefits and process of detoxing is science-based and trustworthy. He addresses common hesitations such as “detoxes are just a fad” or “isn’t detoxing dangerous?”, and also provides realworld examples. This targeted, approachable detox regimen will appeal to a broader audience than the plethora of long-term, full-body detox options. And because it centers on eating specific liver-supporting foods and is not a starvation diet, readers can bring balance back to their body with safety and ease.

With these easy-to-follow patterns and instructions, knitters of all skill levels will be able to create nine dolls from three basic designs?at a finished size of 20 or 23 inches tall?each with a distinctive style, personality, and matching wardrobes. In addition to featuring designs for 35 pieces of trendy apparel and accessories, the handbook lays out how to construct bodies, faces, and hair and provides templates for eyebrows, eyes, and mouths. While there are specific instructions for dolls ranging from Samantha, the sports enthusiast, and Willow, the sophisticated Celtic beauty, to Rose, the water lover, and Poppy, the party girl, the patterns can easily be adapted to create any type of doll. The use of different colors of yarn, varying yarn types, and an assortment of trims and adornments also enhances the opportunity for creativity. All of the clothing and accessories?bikinis, coats, dresses, handbags, hats, mini skirts, scarves, sweaters, swimsuits, and tops?are fully interchangeable between dolls to create a myriad of looks.

Patrick Holford è uno dei massimi esperti moderni di nutrizione. Il suo metodo per disintossicare il fegato in 9 giorni permette di conseguire risultati veramente sorprendenti. Non solo infatti, curando il fegato, si verifica una completa rigenerazione dell'intero organismo, ma come conseguenza si raggiunge in fretta il peso forma, si aumenta la propria energia, si assume un aspetto sano e infine, altro beneficio da non sottovalutare, una lucidità mentale quanto mai utile per affrontare le complicazioni della vita quotidiana. Il metodo è molto semplice, e può essere seguito da chiunque. L'effetto è immediato, tanto che a partire dal primo giorno chi lo pratica è incoraggiato a proseguire senza esitazioni.

La collana 'Le grandi civiltà' del passato è rivolta ai ragazzi di età compresa tra gli otto e i dodici anni e ha l'intento di farli appassionare alla storia, in particolare a quella dei popoli che hanno lasciato testimonianze grandiose della loro esistenza. Ogni volume è corredato da schede pratiche con cui ricreare attivamente, attraverso la costruzione di strumenti e oggetti, la dimensione del passato. Carte storiche, tavole cronologiche, illustrazioni, fotografie e inserti per rintracciare eventuali analogie con il presente rendono queste pubblicazioni validi strumenti per apprendere divertendosi.