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And the Iranian Revolution That Followed

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The Shah's Party colorfully captures Iran's oil-rich boom years. In 1971, eight years before the dynasty fell, Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi and his glamorous wife, Farah Diba, hosted one of the largest gatherings of world leaders ever, celebrating the 2,500th anniversary of the Persian monarchy. But this stranger-than-fiction event, staged in a tented city by the ancient ruins of Persepolis, came amidst a rise in leftist agitation and a turn towards political Islam.

Ruhollah Khomeini, an exiled mullah, began a relentless campaign against the Shah. A skilled populist, Khomeini tapped into growing inequalities and resentments to push his theocratic vision, particularly among those who had left the countryside in search of work. The Shah's autocratic style played poorly in a world increasingly concerned with human rights.

The Persepolis party became a symbol of Iran's regime, allowing the Shah's critics to portray him as repressive and out of touch with the struggles of ordinary people. Khomeini's novel religious populism and his mastery of messaging steamrollered the Shah; he left it too late to move towards democracy, losing the support of his army, his people and his allies. In 1971, trickles of dissent started to build into a revolutionary torrent that, within a decade, would end the dynasty.

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On the Theory and Practice of Democratic Transition

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Azmi Bishara's Arduous Paths builds on his sizeable body of work on democracy through the lenses of civil society, religion and secularism, populism and sectarianism.

Arab transition scholarship is regarded in some quarters as confined to theory, reliant on imported data, and uncritical of concepts of democratization. However, while Bishara situates his research within a critical theoretical framework, he directly engages with the concerns of contemporary Arab societies--given the relevance of the transition to democracy for those living under authoritarianism--by testing theory and lessons learned from democratic transitions elsewhere against Arab cases, thus contributing to the scholarly debate. This English translation offers a detailed analysis of modernization and transition theory, interwoven with empirical evidence from the modern Middle East and the author's critical commentary and evaluation.

Bishara evaluates the outcomes of transition experiences in Arab countries that have seen revolutions and popular uprisings, illustrating how--despite the centrality of the demand for democracy across the region during the 2010/2011 protests, and again in 2019--transition failed in some cases, and never took place in others. He concludes by offering the reader a distinctly Arab contribution to the field of democratic transition studies.

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Why not? No-one had ever done it: one of the longest of all overland journeys, from the English Channel to Singapore. Several expeditions had tried. Some had reached the Persian deserts; a few, the Indian plains. But none had gone further: over the jungle-clad Assamese mountains, across northern Burma, to Thailand and Malaya. It was 1955. For the final 3,000 miles, it seemed, there were 'too many rivers and too few roads'. But no-one really knew...

They were undergraduates with no money, no cars--no nothing, except cool audacity. They wheedled and cajoled, coaxing the BBC into supplying film for a possible series; 'persuading' Rover to lend them two factory-fresh off-road vehicles; sweet-talking a book publisher into offering an advance. By the time they set off, their eighty-plus sponsors ranged from whiskey distillers to collapsible bucket-makers. Seven months and 12,000 miles later, two weary, police-escorted Land Rovers rolled into Singapore to flash-bulbs and champagne. Now, fifty years on, their bestseller is republished, with a foreword by Sir David Attenborough. He had given them that film, after all.

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This nimble tour through North Korea's history revisits sixteen knife-edge moments when collapse, reform or war nearly shattered the Kim dynasty. Structured in four acts--from the peninsula's partition in 1945 to Kim Jong-un's 2020 health scare--each chapter reconstructs a crisis and asks, what if?

Regime change has come within reach far more often than we realize: defeat in the Korean War, leadership challenges in 1956, aborted coups, unrest during a currency crisis--even an armed clash with the US in the 1990s. Kim Il-sung's acclaimed biographer, Fyodor Tertitskiy, guides readers through these events, and explores why change failed to materialize on each occasion. His narrative blends the twists and turns of palace intrigue and battlefield drama with crystal-clear dissections of ideology, institutions and great-power competition.

Drawing on Korean, Russian, Chinese and Japanese sources, Tertitskiy offers nuance without special pleading. By tracing the decisions, miscalculations and foreign interventions that locked the peninsula into stalemate, Pyongyang on the Brink offers a swift, fresh look at deterrence, engagement and the future of millions living under the Kims' yoke. Is North Korea truly doomed to never-ending tyranny?

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Comprehensive, current and unique in approach: the only textbook to discuss both the costs and benefits of monetary unions. This book is suitable for modules on Economics of Monetary Union, Monetary Economics, European Economic Integration, or Monetary Policy.

In the only textbook to focus on both the costs and benefits of monetary unions, Paul De Grauwe explores current issues surrounding the Eurozone and critically analyses the theories and policies relating to monetary union.

Key Features
- The only textbook that discusses both the costs and benefits of monetary unions and the actual workings of the eurozone
- Filled with thought-provoking concepts to ensure students gain a balanced understanding of different arguments and perspectives related to the European Monetary Union
- Encourages students to examine the monetary union through theory, empirical analysis, and policy implications
- Additional end-of-chapter questions which enable students to recap their understanding of the concepts and theories presented in each chapter.

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Virtue, Friendship, and Compassion for Friends

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If suffering is one hallmark of the human condition, another is the virtue of compassion, which disposes persons to suffer the pain of others as partly their own. In Choosing to Feel, Diana Fritz Cates draws on an Aristotelian-Thomistic foundation to develop an original theory of compassion as she explores how persons are ableand why they would want-to deliberately orient themselves toward the co-suffering of another person's pain.

Cates opens with an account of virtue which examines what it means to choose to feel a passion according to the measure of practical wisdom. She goes on to explore the nature of friendship and some of the impact that Christian faith can have on one's view of self and others. Cates then integrates her view of virtue, friendship, and compassion in a way that specifies what someone who is good at being compassionate does and does not choose to feel as someone who intentionally binds him or herself to other persons. The book focuses primarily on the com pas passion that persons feel toward friends, but it culminates in an analysis of compassion for strangers and enemies. Throughout, Choosing to Feel promotes conceptual clarity and depth of understanding regarding what compassion is, how it can be cultivated, and why it should be cultivated as part of a full human life.

Scholars and students of religious, theological, and philosophical ethics will appreciate this study for its unique combination of rigorous philosophical analysis and attentiveness to the complexities of lived moral experience.

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Coming in the wake of momentous changes in Eastern Europe, the Soviet Union, Germany and the movement for democracy in China, Celebrating Peace presents original essays by thinkers and writers to provide reflections on peace that go beyond current events and point towards extending and building peace. This volume intends not only to celebrate peace but to contribute to an understanding of it through philosophical, theological and literary explorations.

Contributors include:
Part I: Just War, Perpetual Peace, and the Nation-State
John J. Gilligan, John H. Yoder, Sissela Bok, and Stephen Toulmin
Part II: Christian Conceptions of Peace
Trutz Rendtorff, Jurgen Moltmann, and Paul S. Minear
Part II: Hindu and Buddhist Views of Peace
Gerlad J. Larson, Ninian Smart, and Bhukhu Parek
Part IV: Making Peace: Prophecy, protest and poetry
Daniel Berrigan, S.J., and Denise Levertov

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Toward a Retrieval of Moral Discourse in America

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The seven provocative essays that comprise Beyond Individualism reflect on the American religious tradition in order to discover in it an ethical alternative to the ideology of individualism.

The contributors include Donald L. Gelpi, Stephen C. Rowntree, Drew Christiansen, Frank M. Oppenheim, John M. Staudenmaier, Carl F. Starkloff, and John R. Stacer. They provide an interdisciplinary approach to their criticism of individualism and suggest unique strategies for counteracting the moral and social fragmentation that such an ethos motivates. The first essay argues that a contemporary theology of conversion points the way beyond the moral impasses of individualism, including those encountered in family life. It is followed by a piece that ponders romantic and marital love from a philosophical standpoint. The next section argues that recent papal teaching about the common good provides an alternative to an individualistic politics of self-interest. The fourth essay addresses many of the issues raised in the first three from the standpoint of Josiah Royce's philosophy of community. The next article examines technology's capacity to create and impose values that both undermine community and foster individualism. And the last two essays explore some of the moral consequences of commitment to the human community's common good by examining the treatment of Native Americans in the United States and, in the latter essay, William Ernest Hocking's reflections on global political responsibility.

Throughout, these accessible essays exhibit thematic unity and consistency. They can be read by all inquisitive readers as a discussion on our national character or can be used as a companion volume for courses on American culture along with Habits of the Heart.

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Brief Introduction to the Study of Theology

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With Reference to the Scientific Standpoint and the Catholic System

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In this landmark text Drey presented an introduction of the study of theology and its methods, which provided not only a program for the way Catholic theology would be studied at Tubingen but also related Catholic theology to the scientific view of German idealist and romantic philosophy.

The Catholic theological faculty at the Tubingen school in Germany in the first half of the nineteenth century are today widely regarded as some of the most significant figures in the development of modern Catholic thought. Up until now, however, little of their work has been available to non-German readers. This English translation makes available for the first time Johann Sebastian Drey's Brief Introduction to the Study of Theology with Reference to the Scientific Standpoint and the Catholic System (1819). In this landmark text Drey presented an encyclopedic introduction to the study of theology and its methods, which provided not only a program for the way Catholic theology would be studied at Tubingen but also related Catholic theology to the scientific views of German idealist and romantic philosophy, especially that of Friedrich Wilhelm Schelling.

In the first part of the book, Drey examines the fundamental concepts of Christian theology-religion, revelation, Christianity, theology-and corrects some erroneous notions about them. In the second and more important part of the book, the "encyclopedia," Drey focuses on how theology as a whole relates to other fields of knowledge and how its various subdisciplines relate to and affect one another. Theology's scholarly growth in the eighteenth century and its branching out into many new fields, such as biblical exegesis, textual criticism, and the new historical methods, brought about the pressing need for such a work.

Anyone concerned with the role of theology and theologians in the Church today will find this book important because Drey was one of the first to insist that the theologian must be responsible to the scholarly and academic world as well as to the Church. In this text he demonstrated that Catholic thought could open itself without fear to modernity and profit from the experience.

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A Practitioner's Guide to Master Data, Systems, and Organization

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In todays competitive business landscape, the key to success lies within the heart of your organizations datathe Master Data. This book brings together insights and techniques needed to navigate the complex world of Master Data governance and management, and revolutionize how Master Data and information are handled within an organization.
Master Data, the backbone of every successful enterprise, encapsulates the fundamental information essential for conducting business seamlessly. At the same time, Master Data governance helps businesses stay focused on what really mattersusing Master Data to grow revenue, cut hidden costs, and stay safe and compliant with regulations.
This comprehensive guide dives into practical applications, showing you how to harness the potential of your Master Data resources to fuel strategic decision making, reliable business operations, and market-driven product innovation. As companies worldwide recognize the pivotal role of Master Data in shaping their future, the demand for comprehensive, actionable guidance is greater than ever. With a wealth of non-technical illustrations, real-world examples, and practical tools, this book demystifies the complexities of Master Data governance and management.
At its core, this book introduces a proven Master Data governance framework that empowers you to take charge systematically and methodically. Whether youre taking your first steps or youre well-versed in Master Data governance and management, youll find step-by-step guidance to ensure that youre always moving forward.
What You Will Learn

Easily distinguish your companys data types within its data ecosystem using icons and illustrations
Control Master Data using a unique Master Data governance framework with three interconnected gears: Master Data, systems, and organization
Ensure that business data needs are met using a non-technical data modelling working tool that includes the core identifiers and attributes to describe customers, products, suppliers, and more
Create the Master Data overview using illustrated data and system landscapes, and the data flow mapping method
Create a Master Data organization using a described and illustrated structure, roles, and meeting forums
Design Master Data processes, procedures, and policies using concrete Master Data quality examples
Ensure high Master Data quality and data-driven decisions to realize data value
Select and use Master Data platforms and use AI and machine learning wisely to achieve a single source of truth
Improve the Master Data area in system implementation using a project framework, processes, and tools

Who This Books Is For
Data professionals without a theoretical data background and who work with data daily and need a deper understandng of what data is and how to handle master data and its quality in practice; trained data professionals needing inspiration as they seek to refine their methods and strategies for managing master data tasks and initiatives in practice; and readers who want more than a theory book and need a reference book with non-technical illustrations, practical work tools and methods, and concrete examples, plus instructions that can be used directly in daily work

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Cracking Phenomena in Welding and Additive Manufacturing V

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Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Cracking Phenomena in Welding and Additive Manufacturing

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This book provides in-depth analysis and discussion of cracking phenomena associated with welding and additive manufacturing. Experts from around the world have contributed papers that describe cracking phenomena in a wide range of engineering materials, including steels, stainless steels, nickel-base alloys, and other nonferrous alloys. Cracking during both welding and additive manufacturing is presented and discussed. This proceedings follows from four previous conferences on the topic of cracking in welds and expands the focus to cracking associated with additive manufacturing processes.

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Dieser interdisziplinare Sammelband nimmt historische Tierpraparate und vormoderne Praparationstechniken in den Blick. Beitragende aus den Geisteswissenschaften, dem Praparationshandwerk und der Museumspraxis widmen sich in einem disziplinenubergreifenden Dialog den konservierten Tierkorpern, mitsamt ihren Herstellungspraktiken, Materialitaten und Geschichten, in Bild und Text, sowie ihrem Anteil an der Wissensproduktion im Spannungsfeld von Natur und Kunst. So ruckt die Tierpraparation vor 1850, vor der Etablierung moderner Praktiken, als bislang ubersehenes, aber bedeutendes Kapitel materieller Wissenskultur in ein neues Licht.

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Enabling People with Dementia: Understanding and Implementing Person-Centred Care

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This new updated edition draws on the theory of person-centred care to challenge the perceptions, beliefs, and attitudes of professionals working in dementia care settings. It shows the importance of interacting with and caring for people with dementia and stresses the need to consider the world from the perspective of people with dementia.

New chapters in this edition develop on the management of end-stage dementia and end of life by underlining the importance of advanced care decisions and planning, or of psychosocial and spiritual support. New chapters will also help manage distress and changes in behaviour as well as common symptoms associated with end of life in dementia.In addition, this book studies dementia care environments, positive interactions, meaningful activities and the concept of personhood, to show their significance in improving the health and well-being of people living with dementia. Finally, this book gives a voice to the carers by sharing their experiences of dementia, and underscores the need to remember that the focus of care should be on maximizing the personas abilities, enabling them, and promoting person-centred care. 

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Proceedings of the Malaysia-Japan Visionaries Conference 2024

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Integration and Innovation across Diverse Disciplines

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This proceeding book reflects the overarching theme of envisioning the future of research collaboration and knowledge exchange between Malaysia and Japan. The Malaysia-Japan Visionaries Conference 2024 which was held at The University of Tokyo in 2024 curates a collection of high-quality papers and posters, showcasing the latest research findings across a spectrum of disciplines. This compilation stems from the diverse fields of arts and sciences, with a particular focus on social science, business and economy, law, medicine, science and technology, engineering, and technology. The papers and posters featured in this proceeding serve as a valuable resource, offering a comprehensive overview of cutting-edge research results presented at the conference. Geared toward researchers, industry sectors, and government policymakers, this compilation not only contributes to the academic discourse but also provides practical insights that can influence decision-making and strategic planning. With a specific emphasis on the collaborative efforts between Malaysia and Japan, these proceedings aim to foster a deeper understanding of shared research interests and promote knowledge exchange between the two nations. Beyond the bilateral scope, the research findings contained herein also hold relevance for the global community, offering insights that transcend geographical boundaries and benefit a wider audience. In essence, this proceedings publication stands as a testament to the collaborative spirit of the Malaysia-Japan Visionaries Conference 2024, contributing to advancing research, innovation, and informed decision-making on both regional and international levels.

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This Handbook provides a comprehensive, multi-authored study of Schellingas thought, its context, and its enormous influence. Divided into four major sections (aPeriods,a aThemes,a aFigures and the History of Philosophya, and aReception and Legacya), it is a well-structured guide to Schellingas work and the ways in which it relates to other thinkers and movements.

 

Key features:        Links Schelling to the history of philosophy, contemporary philosophy, psychoanalysis, politics, and theology        Offers a systematic overview of a thinker whose thought evolved through three main periods        Explores the importance of Schelling in the development of German idealism more broadly        Updates the English-speaking academic community with current German research on Schelling 







 

Responding to Schellingas renewed scholarly prominence, The Palgrave Schelling Handbook provides a contemporary and authoritative re-consideration of his thought. Within its pages, scholars and researchers will find avenues and inspiration for new work in areas that have been previously underrepresented in Schelling studies. The Palgrave Schelling Handbook is the ideal reference work for advanced philosophy and theology students taking courses on Schelling or German idealism. It will have wide, general appeal to scholars and students of philosophy, theology, political theory, and German studies.

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LAsungen fA14r den FachkrAftemangel in unterschAtzten und systemrelevanten Berufen

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Der Fachkraftemangel in Handwerk, Pflege und anderen praktischen Berufen ist langst Realitat. Baustellen bleiben unvollendet, Pflegekrafte arbeiten am Limit und Unternehmen finden keine qualifizierten Mitarbeiter mehr. Dieses Fachbuch setzt einen neuen Akzent in der Diskussion um Arbeit und Fachkraftemangel. Es zeigt, warum Handwerk, Pflege und andere essenzielle Berufe fur die Zukunft Deutschlands entscheidend sind  und wie wir sie wieder zu attraktiven, erfullenden und angesehenen Berufsfeldern machen konnen.
Bessere Arbeitsbedingungen, gezielte Bildungsreformen, smarte Digitalisierung und neue gesellschaftliche Wertschatzung  das sind die Schlussel. Dazu gehort auch eine berufsdifferenzierte Altersvorsorge  angepasst an die Realitat der Menschen, die sie leisten. Dabei geht es nicht nur um kurzfristige Losungen, sondern um eine umfassende Vision fur eine Arbeitswelt, in der Praxis und Prasenz genauso geschatzt werden wie akademische Berufe.
Das Buch richtet sich an alle, die Verantwortung tragen: an Arbeitgeber, Verbande, politische Entscheidungstrager und Gestalter im Bildungssystem. Es ist ein Impulsgeber fur alle, die nicht langer nur uber den Fachkraftemangel sprechen, sondern ihn entschlossen angehen wollen. Ein Werkzeugkasten voller praxisnaher Ideen, konkreter Empfehlungen und strategischer Ansatze  bereit zur Umsetzung. Es will bewegen und soll benutzt werden  als Kompass, Werkzeug und Ideengeber.
Der Inhalt    Analyse eines veranderten Arbeitsmarktes    Was passiert, wenn wir nichts andern?    Zuruck auf Anfang  gemeinsam die Zukunft der Arbeit gestalten

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The Indian Motorcycle Company of America, 19992003

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The Indian Motorcycle Company of America was only in operation for five years. Despite turmoil behind the scenes, they built 13,000 motorcycles, many of which are still on the road today

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People "Working Together" to Produce the Triple Seven

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Author enjoyed the collaboration of many key players at Boeing, including the Director of Engineering and General Manager of the 777 project, Alan Mulally

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Iconic and Hidden Gems of the Appalachian Trail

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In Iconic and Hidden Gems of the Appalachian Trail: 20 Unforgettable Hikes, Raymond Salani III guides readers through celebrated and lesser-known day hikes. Each hike is presented with detailed maps, seasonal photographs, and engaging essays exploring biodiversity, geology, and cultural history. This book blends inspiring photography and writing with actionable trail information, including GPS coordinates and difficulty ratings. QR codes link to digital maps for real-time navigation, enhancing the hiking experience. Whether you're an avid hiker or an armchair traveler, this volume captures the ecological and scenic diversity of the Appalachian Trail.


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 Environmental education, cultural history, and personal reflections


 Highlights iconic landmarks and hidden gems from Georgia to Maine


 Practical data on distance, elevation, and difficulty level


 QR codes for smartphone navigation and real-time trail guidance


 20 curated hikes with in-depth overviews and detailed route maps


 Over 250 original photographs showcasing seasonal contrasts and biodiversity



Perfect for nature lovers, outdoor enthusiasts, and photographers.

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23 Bold, Bendy Projects That Break the Mold

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A beginner's guide to making candles of all types, featuring bold curves and unusual shapes.


Learn the basics of candle making, then use your skills to color outside the proverbial lines. This clear, colorful guide focuses on ways to add eye-catching visual movement to candles.



Author Anna Dykhoff, who also designs interiors and film sets, explains how her set-planning needs led to her passion for wax: The opportunities for creative variation are endless! 



First, learn in-depth candle-making basics. Next, master 5 techniques: dipping, casting, building, shaping, and dyeing. The 23 projects encourage you to shape your candles in unexpected ways. Twisted, spiraled, angling in striking directions? It's all up to you. This handbook is perfect for crafters who love bending the rules to express their own style.



 The 23 projects allow candles to shine with curves, twists, sculpture, and other ways to level up and personalize this craft. Projects include a candle crown; candles that are twisted balls, multiple branch, spiraling, color-marbleized, and more; even wax vases and handmade birthday candles. Some take less than 10 minutes to complete; others are more advanced.



 A fresh design aesthetic for today's makers. The author's innovative, whimsical designs transform this craft into an ultra-contemporary, expressive new favorite.



 Focuses on natural, sustainable materials. Anna explains ways to source your wax and wicks wisely, and their environmental impact inside and outside the home. The projects use beeswax or stearin wax (a vegan option), plus cotton wicks.



 Repurposes everyday materials that readers probably have lying around the home, such as glass jars, toilet paper rolls, and crayon wax.



 Teaches dyeing and coloring methods using either purchased wax pigments or crayons: dyeing wax, dip painting in a water bath, and marbleizing.