Manufacturing in the Backyard


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Study of the role of small scale industry in urban area labour force participation and income distribution in Brazil - presents a literature survey and three case studies based on interviews; investigates occupational qualification, choice of technology, competitiveness, hours of work, capital formation, etc., in the knitting and clothing industry, hammock industry, and weaving textile industry. Bibliography. ILO mentioned.




The Backyard Vegetable Factory


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Fibershed


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The Cost of Our Clothes -- The Fibershed Movement -- Soil-to-Soil Clothing and the Carbon Cycle -- The False Solution of Synthetic Biology -- Implementing the Vision with Plant-Based Fibers -- Implementing the Vision with Animal Fibers and Mills -- Expanding the Fibershed Model -- A Future Based in Truth.




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42 Rules for Sourcing and Manufacturing in China


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Through over 20 extraordinary executive interviews, Coates captures the essence of sourcing and manufacturing in China.







Garden and Lawn Hand Tools


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Brands and Their Companies


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A guide to trade names, brand names, product names, coined names, model names, and design names, with addresses of their manufacturers, importers, marketers, or distributors.