Ian Gregory Livres

This book looks at the impact that the loss of so many men had on the community and offers an intimate portrayal of Lancaster and its people living in the shadow of the 'war to end all wars'.

Building your own kiln need not be a daunting task. Indeed, it can be the best way to get a simple cheap kiln that fits your personal requirments. In this book, Ian Gregory discusses the different types of kilns, fuels, the materials to use, and the principles to be kept in mind for successful firing. Working drawings of many types of kilns are included and some new, experimental kilns are illustrated. This book is a must for anyone wanting to try their hand at building a kiln, whether they are ambitious amateurs or experienced potters. The Ceramics Handbooksseries was conceived as an introduction to various topics and techniques relating to the use of clay. The books are aimed at the student or the practised ceramicist who is experimenting in a new area.

"The application of geo-spatial technologies, especially Geographic Information Systems (GIS), to issues in history is among the most exciting developments in both digital humanities and spatial humanities. The book captures the wide variety of geo-spatial applications to both traditional and non-traditional subjects in history through a series of exemplary essays designed to signal to non-specialists the methodological and substantive implications of a spatial approach to the humanities. The aim of the book is to illustrate how the use of historical GIS is changing our understanding of the geographies of the past, and how it has become the foundation for new approaches to the study of history. The essays are divided into two parts. The first features new approaches to the past by focusing on current developments in the use of historical sources. The second looks at the insights gained by applying GIS to develop historiography. Together the essays form, not a 'how-to' guide for researchers, but a compelling demonstration of how GIS can contribute to our historical understanding"--

Focusing on the 19th century, the book explores a collection of mishaps and misadventures that reveal the social dynamics of the era. Through these anecdotes, it offers insights into the lives, challenges, and cultural context of people during this transformative time in history, painting a vivid picture of societal norms and behaviors.

In diesem Buch stellt der erfahrene Keramiker Ian Gregory neue Ansätze für den Selbstbau von Brennöfen vor. Neben Basisinformationen zu den unterschiedlichen Ofentypen, Brennstoffen und Brennmethoden zeigt das Buch Alternativen bei Konstruktion und Materialauswahl auf und stellt somit das nötige Rüstzeug zur Entwicklung des eigenen, an individuelle Bedürfnisse angepassten Ofens zur Verfügung. Die neuen Ideen für Brand und Konstruktion werden anhand experimenteller, selbst gebauter Öfen verschiedener Keramikerinnen und Keramiker vermittelt. Dabei handelt es sich nicht um detaillierte Schritt-für-Schritt-Anleitungen, sondern um eine inspirierende Vorstellung ganz unterschiedlicher Projekte wie den Bau einer Rakurakete, die Vorführung eines Grubenbrandes oder die Darstellung eines Dreikammer-Holzofens. Und auch die brandaktuellen Trends kommen nicht zu kurz: In einem zweiten Teil werden Performance-Öfen und Feuerinstallationen präsentiert, bei denen nicht das fertige Objekt, sondern der Brand und das damit verbundene Feuerkunstwerk im Mittelpunkt stehen.