Barbara Jones Bücher

Straw bale building is a radically different approach to the process of building. Like all innovative ideas, it has been pioneered by the passionate, and used experimentally by those with the vision to see its potential. It is firmly based in that sustainable, 'green building' culture that has brought to the construction industry many new and useful ideas about energy efficiency and responsibility towards the environment. As a building material, straw excels in the areas of cost-effectiveness and energy efficiency. This practical guide has been written by the most experienced straw bale builder in the UK. It gives details of all the main construction methods, and includes: * bale specifications * plans * walls and foundations * doors and windows * plastering * building regulations and planning permission * frequently asked questions * construction drawings. This fully revised and updated edition includes new construction drawings, standard details for best practice design, examples of off-the-peg drawings for small buildings such as summer-houses and studios, and designs for affordable houses. These designs meet Building Regulations Code 6 for sustainable homes, and have a carbon rating of less than zero.

Focusing on the intersection of data science and library science, this book explores the research data life cycle and the critical role librarians play at each stage. It features a clear writing style enhanced by illustrations and tables, making complex concepts accessible. Additionally, a comprehensive glossary and index are included to aid understanding. Aimed at scientists, students, and library educators, it serves as a valuable resource for anyone involved in library services and information science.

The narrative intertwines the lives of two educators, Barbara Jones and David E. Brooks, both hailing from small Tennessee communities. Barbara's journey from a sharecropper's daughter to a dedicated 5th-grade teacher showcases her passion for inspiring students through literature, a legacy that resonates with many of her former pupils. David, influenced by Barbara, shares his own path from farm life to military service and ultimately to a teaching career, emphasizing the profound impact of mentorship and the calling to educate future generations.

Christo Brand was a South African farm boy, born into the Afrikaans culture which had created apartheid to persecute black people and claim superiority for whites. Nelson Mandela, also raised in a rural village, was the black son of a tribal chief. He trained as a lawyer to take up the fight against apartheid on behalf of a whole nation. Their opposing worlds collided when Christo, a raw recruit from the country's prison service, was sent to Robben Island to guard the notoriously dangerous terrorists there. Mandela was their undisputed leader. The two of them, a boy of 18 and a long-suffering freedom fighter then aged 60, could well have become bitter enemies. Instead, they formed an extraordinary friendship through small human kindnesses.