Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
The growth of the Christian church The growth of the Christian church Robert Hastings Nichols "The writing of this book was undertaken at the request of the Committee on religious education of the General assembly of the Presbyterian church in the United States of America."--Pref. OL141734W
The new world of paper The new world of paper Irmengarde Eberle Discusses the history, manufacture, and uses of paper and paper products comprising the 49 million tons of paper produced each year. OL1480645W
Paper Trails Paper Trails Mandy Haggith AN ENLIGHTENING JOURNEY ALONG THE GLOBAL PAPER TRAIL.From the medical sheets in maternity wards to our death certificates, paper charts the course of our lives. Paradoxically, it spreads ideas and le… OL15192044W
Paper from wood Paper from wood Emily Sohn "Describes how paper is made as well as the different kinds of paper and their many different uses. Readers use scientific inquiry to learn about when some kinds of paper are better to use than other… OL15976433W
Paper innovations Paper innovations Martha Longenecker This is a catalogue of a special exhibition showing the techniques of making paper and art objects of paper, focusing on the history of paper, first in China and then in Japan. Subjects include origa… OL16996348W
Paper Paper Ian Sansom Let us suppose for a moment that paper were to disappear. Would anything be lost' Everything would be lost. aper surrounds us. Not only as books, letters and diaries, but as beer mats and birth certi… OL17891402W
Saving the mill Saving the mill Ryoko Sasa "On March 11, 2011, one of the largest earthquakes in human history struck offshore of northeast Japan, triggering a massive tsunami that devastated surrounding coastal areas. One of the many victims… OL18178162W
Paper Paper Holly Wallace This series introduces different materials, looking at where they come from and what they are used for. The illustrations feature everyday objects recognisable to children. OL18584873W
Paper Paper Andrew Langley Describes how paper is produced and used to make such products as newsprint, cardboard boxes, fireworks, and television sets. OL1888534W
Stolen sharpie revolution Stolen sharpie revolution Alex Wrekk Contains rough guidelines and suggestions for publishing a zine, an independently published publication. Includes everything from at-home paper-making and book-binding to contact information for prof… OL19292661W
On paper On paper Nicholas A. Basbanes A consideration of all things paper--the invention that revolutionized human civilization; its thousand-fold uses (and misuses); its sweeping influence on society; its makers, shapers, collectors, an… OL19972529W
Papyrus Papyrus John Gaudet,John J. Gaudet Offers an examination of the papyrus plant, looking at the important role it played in ancient Egyptian culture as a source of paper, as well as its unique properties that could help combat ecologica… OL19981521W
Off the deckle edge Off the deckle edge Neeta Premchand On hand paper making in India. OL2311896W
Die Frühgeschichte des Buchhandels u. Verlagswesens in der alten Universitätsstadt Helmstedt sowie … Die Frühgeschichte des Buchhandels u. Verlagswesens in der alten Universitätsstadt Helmstedt sowie … Joachim Lehrmann Das Buch beschreibt eine für Niedersachsen einzigartige Buch- und Papiergeschichte, die im Zusammenhang mit der einst bedeutenden ehem. Helmstedter Universität blühte. Schwerpunkte liegen auf dem dor… OL24242625W
The art & craft of paper The art & craft of paper Marion Elliot ... [et al.],Marion Elliot An introduction to the versatile medium of paper with a wide variety of projects to make. OL24814071W
Papermaking Papermaking Susie O'Reilly Surveys the history and uses of paper and describes how to make paper pulp, color paper, and create art with paper. OL3472817W
The art and craft of paper The art and craft of paper Faith Shannon Produced in association willl *Il Papiro*, the Florentine marbling firm, *The Art and Craft of Paper* celebrates the beauty, diversity, and versatility of paper and shows how people of any age, with… OL3959514W
Papermaking Papermaking Dard Hunter Discusses every aspect of papermaking --its history, methods, tools, and watermarking. OL4455871W
The science of a piece of paper The science of a piece of paper Camilla De la Bédoyère Explores the biological science involved in growing trees for paper manufacturing, the technology used to turn wood to paper and the historical importance of paper. Suggested level: primary, intermed… OL5734632W