Mike Abbott Bücher

This book offers a straightforward guide to making a chair using easily obtainable or self-constructed tools. Mike Abbott began teaching traditional Victorian chair-making techniques in 1985, and after the success of his earlier works, he embraces modern methods in this third book. With over 600 color photographs, he provides a step-by-step approach covering essential tools and techniques for cleaving, shaping, and assembling a chair, as well as constructing simple homemade devices to facilitate the process. Readers will learn to make three stools and three uniquely characterized chairs. This guide is not aimed solely at cabinet-makers; instead, it caters to anyone passionate about trees and wood, inviting them to engage in the rewarding experience of transforming a tree into a personal chair. The revised second edition incorporates feedback from readers and students, updating sections on drilling and steam-bending, and providing measurements in both inches and metric. A significant enhancement is the expanded chapter on seat-weaving, which now features detailed instructions for three patterns using Danish cord and fiber rush, along with illustrations of over 20 variations in these and other materials, many previously unpublished.

Burnout affects numerous executives and individuals in the contemporary world, leading to significant emotional and physical distress. The book explores the causes and consequences of burnout, offering insights and strategies to recognize, prevent, and recover from this pervasive issue. It emphasizes the importance of self-care, work-life balance, and resilience, providing practical tools for readers to reclaim their energy and well-being in both personal and professional spheres.