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as Alfred puts it
a book of lyrical mini-essays celebrating the everyday that will inspire readers to rediscover the joys in the world around us
and soulful second novel
Kate knows early on that her life will be nothing special
Fabric of Civilization: How Textiles Made the World as Alfred puts itFrom Neanderthal string to 3D knitting, an "expansive" global history that highlights "how textiles truly changed the world" (Wall Street Journal)The story of humanity is the story of textiles as old as civilization itself. Since the first thread was spun, the need for textiles has driven technology, business, politics, and culture. In The Fabric of Civilization, Virginia Postrel synthesizes groundbreaking research from archaeology, economics, and