Babylonian Life by E. a. Wallis Budge, ISBN 0766147312

Buy Babylonian Life by E. a. Wallis Budge, ISBN 0766147312
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In this volume on Babylonian life and history, Budge illustrates their social and political lives. He discusses their traditions, rites, food, clothing, furniture and other aspects of daily life. These people were masters of the art of writing, astrology and various forms of magic, including spell casting and reading omens. This book gives the reader a complete picture of the Babylonian life.


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Even those with no woodworking experience at all can experience the satisfaction of making beautiful furniture--right away. The secret lies in modern-day power tools, which allow anyone to produce first-class results without years of practice. And this superbly illustrated and easy-to-follow guide shows novices the way to success. It contains all the information necessary to a fundamental understanding of the craft, including essential descriptions of wood's characteristics, explanations of the basic principles of furniture construction, and guidance on all the necessary techniques. Buying lumber, planing, jointing, gluing, and using the tablesaw, bandsaw, routers, and drills: it's all here. For every one of the projects--which include a chest of drawers, bookcase, and end table--each procedure is shown in fine detail. Making Fine Furniture: Perfect Results with Power Tools
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