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Kathleen E. Kathleen Eleanor Taylor

    Kathleen Taylor is a celebrated knitwear designer and a prolific author whose work is characterized by an innovative approach to traditional crafts. Her designs stand out for their originality and attention to detail. Taylor focuses not only on aesthetics but also on practicality and inventive techniques. Her writing is inspired by a deep understanding of textile creation and a desire to share her knowledge and passion with fellow crafters.

    Kathleen E. Kathleen Eleanor Taylor
    Dementia: A Very Short Introduction
    Cruelty. Human evil and the human brain
    Brainwashing
    Fearless Fair Isle Knitting
    Colorwork Socks: 7 Patterns to Knit
    The Big Book of Socks
    • 2020

      Dementia: A Very Short Introduction

      • 152 pages
      • 6 hours of reading
      3.7(61)Add rating

      Kathleen Taylor offers a clear guide to dementia, covering its history and its definition, different types and their symptoms, diagnosis and treatment, and the underlying science. She also explains why we still have no cure for dementia, and looks at current research which could soon change that.

      Dementia: A Very Short Introduction
    • 2017

      Brainwashing

      • 544 pages
      • 20 hours of reading
      3.9(25)Add rating

      Bringing together cutting-edge research from psychology and neuroscience, Kathleen Taylor puts the brain back into brainwashing and shows why understanding this mysterious phenomenon is vitally relevant in the twenty-first century.

      Brainwashing
    • 2017

      This book condenses key technical reference points into tables and mind maps for the most common competencies for RICS APC. The competencies covered are: 1. Final Submission 2. Rules, Ethics and Professional Practice 3. Inspection 4. Valuation 5. Measurement 6. Property Records 7. Building Pathology 8. Conflict Avoidance 9. Landlord and Tenant 10. Leasing and letting 11. Property management 12. Purchase and sale 13. Development Appraisals 14. Maintenance Management - in brief 15. Housing Maintenance, Repairs and Improvements - in brief

      APC Quick Start Revision Guides/Quick Start APC Revision Guide -Residential
    • 2016
    • 2016

      The Fragile Brain

      • 320 pages
      • 12 hours of reading

      In Fragile Brains Kathleen Taylor looks at the genetic and lifestyle factors currently linked to the development of dementia, focusing on important new research on how the immune system operates in the brain.

      The Fragile Brain
    • 2014
    • 2014

      Fair Isle Flower Garden

      • 31 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      The material was previously published in the book Fearless Fair Isle knitting: 30 gorgeous original sweaters, socks, mittens, and more--P. 1.

      Fair Isle Flower Garden
    • 2013

      Sir John Woodroffe, Tantra and Bengal

      'An Indian Soul in a European Body?'

      • 340 pages
      • 12 hours of reading

      The biographical study delves into Sir John Woodroffe's significant contributions to tantric studies, exploring his social identity in Calcutta and his deep connection to Sanskrit literature and texts. It highlights the interplay between his scholarly work and the cultural context of his time, providing insights into his influence on the understanding of tantra.

      Sir John Woodroffe, Tantra and Bengal
    • 2012

      Socks are wonderful to small and portable, you can tuck them into your bag and take them anywhere. Hand knitted socks are long-lasting and unique, they can be made by beginners and by people who can knit in their sleep. These fabulous colorful patterns will inspire you, and tickle your knitting fancy along with your feet. Try everything from checkerboard to intarsia to colorful argyle patterns. Plus, get a special section demystifying heel and toe construction. These seven original colorwork sock patterns to knit showcase Kathleen Taylor’s signature simple, stylish designs. Stripes and Stairsteps Sock; Argyle Border Sock; One-Skein Checkerboard Sock; Nordic-Style Adult Sock; Snowflake House Sock;  Holiday Garland Sock; Mosaic Tile Sock.

      Colorwork Socks: 7 Patterns to Knit
    • 2012