The Elements Of A Home

Have you ever been curious about the stories behind your everyday household objects and furnishings? From the importance of the clink of ice in a cocktail shaker to the devilish development of cutlery, Amy Azzarito’s book The Elements of a Home: Curious Histories behind Everyday Household Objects, from Pillows to Forks tells the tales of more than 60 ordinary furnishings and objects you have never thought twice about. Brimming with amusing anecdotes and absorbing trivia, this captivating collection is a treasure trove of curiosities.

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NOLLA CABIN

Designer Robin Falck teamed up with Finnish renewable energy company Neste to create the Nolla Cabin, a prefabricated wood cabin stretching just 10 square meters. The plywood A-frame structure consists of a single room with two beds and a cooking station, and functions entirely on renewable energy. It can be assembled, disassembled and transported without leaving a trace in its surroundings. The tiny dwelling also features solar panels on one side of the roof that g...
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OP-1 PORTABLE SYNTHESIZER

OP-1 developed by Teenage Engineering in Stockholm - Sweden, is an all-in-one portable Synthesizer, Sampler and Controller. This thing not only looks good, with its color-coded interface and OLED display, it is packed with the latest technology, including a built in 4-track recorder, eight built-in synthesizer engines, multiple effects and some really unique sequencers ready to explore. watch the video...
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RIDE OUT

Traveling by two wheels on a cross-country expedition offers a freedom unmatched. Ride Out! is a new book that presents the most exciting and thrilling adventures of people who have set out to travel the world on two wheels. From the Route des Grandes Alpes to the rough gravel paths that flank the Silk Road and into the arid Californian desert, the fascinating book takes you trough some of the most inspiring riding landscapes around the world. The book also includes...
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