Resourceful Collection (#3)

Black and white illustration of a sloping shelf containing cans

Using a cooling rack to cover an open drain

Black and white illustration of hand gluing ping-pong ball onto corner of table (protecting corners of a low table)

Black and white illustration of hands hanging a bicycle on a pair of brackets on a wall

Black and white illustration of a wine rack made from plastic drain pipes and ropes, hand seen removing a bottle

Black and white illustration of a tray with holes in it, placed over sink and used as a drainer

Hands placing layers of newspaper as alternative to underfelt on clean hard floor before laying carpet

Black and white illustration, using a cars rubber foot mat to provide extra grip for tyres in snow

Crumpled newspaper in plastic bags being placed into empty spaces in a freezer to maintain efficient freezing

Black and white illustration of using upturned wine glass to cut pastry

Black and white illustration of hand holding tin of beans in middle of cake tin

Black and white illustration of removing burnt food from electric hob using damp tea towel

Illustration of Cellini escaping from Roman fortress prison using rope made from tied sheets

Series of illustrations of castaway Alexander Selkirk in isolated jungle home, rats attacking him at night, and fire used as rescue signal

Illustration of hands stuffing sack with barley straw next to a rock, the rock is then attached to the sack and submerged in pond, to prevent growth of algae

Illustration of hitting clovis point with hammer

Cross section iIllustration of wigwam made from animal skin with fire inside

Illustration of hut made from sticks, Kalahari region, southern Africa

Illustration of Hoabinhian stone tools, Vietnam

Illustration of Inca road crossing culvert using large flat stone

Illustration of quartz tools found in Matupi Cave, Zaire

Illustration of Dabban stone tools from in Haua Feah Cave, Libya

Illustration of animal skins drying on rack

Illustration of Middle Paleolithic Aterian nosed point tool

Illustration of man using tip of antler to shape stone, and pad of leather to protect palm of hand

Illustration of of man making clovis point using antler hammer

Illustration of a larger home farm, showing land divided up into fields for different uses including crops and livestock, outbuildings and a pond

Illustration of a small home farm, showing land divided up to farm crops and livestock

Illustration of a garden farm, showing land being used for fruit, vegetables and livestock

Illustration of development of man from from Homo habilis to Homo erectus to Homo sapien

Illustration of a hand adding a little vinegar to a washing-up bowl containing glasses in order to cut through grease to clean

Illustration of hands pouring bicarbonate of soda into a shoe to deodorise it

Illustration of using safety pin to secure wedding rings to fabric to avoid losing

Illustration of using nail varnish to mark place where curtain hooks are placed

Illustration of a yellow curtain looped over a hanger to move it away from the window

Illustration of securing balls of wool in net back using safety pin to prevent tangling

Illustration of a pack of frozen peas being wrapped in a towel to use as a cold compress

Illustration of hands rubbing a pewter jug with a cabbage leaf to clean it

Illustration of geese being kept in a goose run with a wooden house and small bath tub to form a pond, enclosed by a mesh fence

Illustration of Bangkok houseboat with corrugated iron roof

Cross section illustration of underground insect trap made from plastic bottle with leaf on top and beetle at the bottom

Illustration of modern earth house with glass facade, dormer window on grass roof, and patio

Boat-lift no. 1 on the Canal du Centre, Hainaut, Belgium (Unesco world heritage)
The four hydraulic boat-lifts on a short stretch of the historic Canal du Centre are industrial monuments of the highest quality

Scorpio is the eighth astrological sign of the Zodiac. Its symbol is the scorpion

A photovoltaic system of solar cells
Camp Pendleton is going greener with the use of renewable energy, by developing a photovoltaic system of solar panels. The photovoltaic system uses solar cells to convert light into electricity

Solar panels awaiting activation
October 12, 2007 - On 140 acres of unused Nellis land, 70, 000 solar panels await activation as the first third of the solar photovoltaic array gets commissioned with the other 66 percent of

Photovoltaic solar power plant
The largest photovoltaic solar power plant in the United States is becoming a reality at Nellis Air Force Base. When completed in December, the solar arrays will produce 15 megawatts of power

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"Unleashing the Power of Resourcefulness: From Ice-Cold Refreshments to Ancient Innovations" A wheelbarrow filled with ice and drinks in bottles and cans, a testament to resourcefulness at backyard parties. Ned Kelly, the legendary outlaw, donning homemade armor and shooting a handgun - an embodiment ingenuity. Journey back in time as we explore Nabta Playa, Egypt - a cross-section illustration revealing an oval house made from animal skins with fire below ground and smoke rising above; ancient resourcefulness at its finest. Preventing hungry birds from devouring newly sown grass by hanging lightweight netting - a clever solution captured in an illustrative masterpiece. Step into history with an advert for the Ministry of Food 1940, showcasing how resourcefulness played a vital role during challenging times. "Mending the Baseball, " an oil on canvas painting depicting skilled hands repairing cherished sports equipment through resourceful techniques. Delve into ancient civilizations as we marvel at cut-out flora objects from ancient Egypt - evidence of their innovative use of resources for artistic expression. Amidst the chaos of WW1, witness a Scottish soldier finding solace while writing home on a spiral staircase - resilience and adaptability personified. The wind farm in La Muela, Zaragoza, Spain stands tall as evidence that harnessing renewable energy sources is both sustainable and resourceful for our planet's future. Observe nature's brilliance as male chimpanzees utilize sticks to catch fallen fruits or black-striped capuchins using rocks as tools to break open palm nuts - showcasing intelligence born out of necessity among our primate relatives. Witness the adorable sight of a baby ground squirrel seeking shade under its own tail within Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park – proof that even animals exhibit remarkable adaptability when it comes to utilizing available resources.