{"title":"Francine McCabe","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection of works by the renowned author, \u003cstrong\u003eFrancine McCabe\u003c\/strong\u003e. Known for her captivating ability to weave nature and science into engaging narratives, Francine McCabe's books provide both education and entertainment to readers who are passionate about the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe standout title in her collection, \u003cem\u003eFleece and Fibre\u003c\/em\u003e, exemplifies McCabe's talent for transforming complex scientific concepts into accessible and fascinating stories. Her work often explores the intricacies of natural fibres and their role in our lives, making her books a fantastic resource for those interested in the intersection of science, nature, and everyday life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover the wonders of the natural world through Francine McCabe’s insightful and thought-provoking books, and let your curiosity and appreciation for science and nature grow with every page you turn.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"fleece-and-fibre-by-francine-mccabe-9781772034530","title":"Fleece and Fibre","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eA fascinating look at the world of small-scale textile farms along the Salish Sea and their pivotal role in sustainable, artisanal textile production and the slow fashion movement.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVancouver Island and the Gulf Islands are a part of a unique geographical region that can grow and process its own raw textile materials with transparency. This book explores the region's vibrant fleece and fibre community and introduces the public to this growing land-based textile economy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRichly illustrated with captivating photography, \u003ci\u003eFleece and Fibre\u003c\/i\u003e presents the many fibre types produced along the Salish Sea—including sheep wool, llama, alpaca, mohair, cashmere, linen, flax, and hemp—and explains where and how they are currently being grown, processed, and used. At a time when the global textile industry is one of the most unsustainable and exploitative industries on the planet, the public is looking for local alternatives to fast fashion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePart sourcebook, part stunning coffee table book, and part call to action, \u003ci\u003eFleece and Fibre\u003c\/i\u003e creates new connections between farmers, raw materials, makers, designers, dyers, and wearers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46854528106732,"sku":"9781772034530","price":53.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781772034530.jpg?v=1759245746"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/francine-mccabe.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}