Master bladesmith Wayne Goddard draws on his decades of experience to answer questions of knifemakers at all levels. As a columnist for Blade magazine, Goddard has been answering real questions from real knifemakers for the past eight years. Now, all the details are compiled in one place as a handy reference for every knifemaker, amateur or professional. With its question-and-answer format this book gives the answers to real-world problems like heat-treating, choosing the best steel and finding the right tools for the knifemaker's shop.

Product Description: SPECIAL SHRINKWRAPPED BUNDLE! Go from sharp idea to finished knife with the Lookin' Sharp: Introduction to Knifemaking two-book set. First, learn what tools you'll need to make knives and outfit your personal workshop without breaking the bank in Wayne Goddard's $50 Knife Shop...read more

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Describes the history and nature of the Internet, tells how to use it to find information, and discusses Internet features and services

Product Description: Outfitting a knifemaking shop doesn't have to cost a fortune and Wayne Goddard shows hobbyists how to do it on a budget. Following on the heels of Goddard's hot-selling how-to book, "The Wonder of Knifemaking", this new book expands on information from Goddard's popular column in Blade magazine to show knifemakers of all skill levels how to create helpful gadgets and supply their shop on a shoestring...read more

Product Description: This 2nd Edition covers all facets of the research process, from finding a topic to disseminating the results. The subject is placed in the context of the academic scene and research needs in South Africa, and methodologies discussed include traditional modes of inquiry, research technology such as the Internet, and the role of oral tradition in the social sciences...read more

Product Description: A guide to research and how it is conducted, covering every facet of the research process: finding and defining a suitable problem; performing literature surveys; conducting the research; analyzing the results; and reporting the findings...read more