Trade Craft

The New York Times bestseller that reveals the safety, security, and survival techniques that 99% of Americans don’t know—but should When Jason Hanson joined the CIA in 2003, he never imagined that the same tactics he used as a CIA officer for counter intelligence, surveillance, and...

A hands-on, practical survival guide from retired Navy SEAL Clint Emerson—adapted for civilians from actual special forces operations—to eluding pursuers, evading capture, and surviving any dangerous situation. In today’s increasingly dangerous world, threats to your personal safety are...

A “devilishly fun” (New York Times Book Review) account of a deadly serious business: the undercover spies and the tactics they developed to survive the Cold War in Moscow, from legendary former-CIA operatives. Antonio Mendez and his future wife Jonna were CIA operatives working to spy on...

Opening a brewery with your mates is the dream; its collapse is a nightmare. Black Hops Down is the raw, unfiltered account of what really happened behind the scenes at one of Australia’s most talked-about craft breweries. As a founder of Black Hops, Dan Norris pulls back the curtain on the company’s rapid rise and dramatic fall from within. From a CEO relationship investigation to shocking claims of trading while insolvent, this tell-all memoir dives deep into the conflicts, missteps, and power struggles that almost no one saw coming. Black Hops Down isn’t just a business book—...

NATIONAL BESTSELLER LONGLISTED FOR THE 2025 ANDREW CARNEGIE MEDAL FOR EXCELLENCE IN NONFICTION A captivating memoir that immerses readers in the life of a Scottish carpenter as he perfects his craft, builds a business, and reflects on what inheritance and shared responsibility really mean. The...

An “impassioned and inspiring account of the extraordinary men and women still doing traditional artisanal work” (The Sunday Times) in the face of massive technological industrialization—by renowned Cambridge art historian Dr. James Fox. “Beautifully written and (charmingly illustrated)...

Markets are not hobbies. They are real businesses, run in public, under real rules. The Market Stall Handbook (UK Edition) is a practical, clear-headed guide for anyone who wants to start, run, or improve a market stall in the UK—without hype, shortcuts, or unrealistic promises. This book explains what market trading actually involves, from planning your business and choosing what to sell, to licensing, pricing, presentation, and managing a full trading day on the stall. It focuses on the realities traders face: permissions and inspections, unpredictable weather, hidden costs, customer ...

Brought to you by Penguin. Britain was once a craft land. For generations what we made with our hands shaped our identities, built our communities and defined our regions. Craftland chronicles the vanishing skills and traditions that used to govern every aspect of life on these shores. From the...

Embark on an insightful journey through the art of sustainable leather crafting and master the future of eco-friendly practice with "The Conscious Leather Crafter." Dive deep into the world where every stitch honors the planet. This comprehensive guide illuminates the path for both novices and seasoned artisans alike to create, innovate, and transform their craft with environmental integrity at its heart. Chapter by chapter, explore the ethos of a movement that weaves together tradition with forward-thinking ideals. Begin with a foundational understanding of what truly constitutes eco-...

It is commonly believed that the work of a waiter consists of taking orders and carrying dishes properly. However, this book aims to give new meaning to the profession and show that the true value of a waiter lies in their ability to help us have a nice time while we recharge our energies.

Discover the story behind many of the traditional handicrafts like blacksmithing, weaving, quilting, sewing, basketmaking and pottery. The book covers the history of those crafts as well as metalsmiths, brewers and woodworkers. Crafts like these are historic trades that were essential for human civilization.

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