Friday, October 26th, 2007
This is a true and fun-to-read account of the art of wooden boat building in the late 20th century. The author spent time working in one of the very few boatyards left in America where craftsmen still build boats by-hand. As a result, he supplies the reader with the colorful details that can only be garnered from first-hand experience.
The story meanders from present-day through some history of boats and men's relationship with them. Personal tales of the builders' experiences bring the book to life. (I particularly enjoyed the tale of Nat Benjamin's trip from Malta through the Mediterranean on the ... [
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Friday, October 26th, 2007
Clothing is considered to be the coverings for the human body or limbs, also including coverings for the hands, feet, and head. It has adorned the human form since 30,000 B.C., according to current archaeological research, and has developed into a symbol of wealth, status, and value. Because of this symbolism, humans the world round desire clothing that will grant the perception of importance and acceptance to other humans, and thus, the market for the sale of clothing is extremely alive. Whether the desired social message pertains to social status, occupation, ethnicity, marital status, or religious affiliation, ... [
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Friday, October 26th, 2007
Plus size lingerie used to come supplied in something resembling industrial webbing. You know, it was a little like those cargo restraining devices that truckers use to secure heavy loads on long motorway journeys. Kind of military issue looking, functional but not very pretty to look at. Well hang onto your liberty bodices ladies because plus size lingerie just got sexy. Now you can buy the most beautiful and feminine little pieces of next to nothingness in just about any size imaginable.
With the advent of the internet and online shopping plus size lingerie has been made available in all those ... [
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