As more and more people are looking for personalized gifts, this collection of 50 DIY gifts provides a rich source of inspiration and step-by-step projects. With handmade gifts ranging from easy jewellery projects to simple sewing patterns to quick ideas with paper, yarn and clay, this book will be your go-to manual for DIY gifts forever!
Set against a backdrop of domestic abuse, this psychological thriller delves into the haunting effects of gaslighting and the struggle for identity and survival. The narrative intertwines supernatural elements, adding depth to the protagonist's journey as she confronts her past and battles her inner demons. Sarah Harper's debut novel offers a gripping exploration of resilience in the face of trauma.
From nourishing oat soap bars to impressive rosebud soap cakes and fun soaps for kids, this book will inspire you to make beautiful handmade soap without all the chemicals found in commercial products. Sarah shows you how to master the two key techniques of handmade soapmaking - the traditional Cold-Process method and the fast and fun Melt-and-Pour method and then demonstrates how to use these techniques to make fabulous soaps, shampoo bars, homemade washing powder and even dishwasher soap bombs. Step-by-step photography and the author's insightful advice from years of experience teaching soap-making makes every project achievable, guiding you effortlessly from start to finish. Packed with handy tips and an easy, approachable style, this is a beautiful book filled with practical projects so that anyone, including children, can make a variety of soaps they will be proud to use, display and give away
Demography is the study the study of population size, distribution, composition, and density. Sarah Harper discusses the key theories and methods involved in studying population trends and movements, considers how our current global population came about, and addresses some of the future population challenges of the 21st century.
Predicting the shape of our future populations is vital for installing the infrastructure, welfare, and provisions necessary for society to survive. There are many opportunities and challenges that will come with the changes in our populations over the 21st century. In this new addition to the 21st Century Challenges series, Sarah Harper works to dispel myths such as the fear of unstoppable global growth resulting in a population explosion, or that climate change will lead to the mass movement of environmental refugees; and instead considers the future shape of our populations in light of demographic trends in fertility, mortality, and migration, and their national and global impact. How Population Change Will Transform Our World looks at population trends by region to highlight the key issues facing us in the coming decades, including the demographic inertia in Europe, demographic dividend in Asia, high fertility and mortality in Africa, the youth bulge in the Middle East, and the balancing act of migration in the Americas. Harper concludes with an analysis of global challenges we must plan for such as the impact of climate change and urbanization, and the difficulty of feeding 10 billion people, and considers ways in which we can prepare for, and mitigate against, these challenges.