Poetry. When does the song become the singer? Is the instrument the conduit of the song, or of the one who sings? In each of GLASS HARMONICA's rigorous texts, an intense formal density of aural, gramm
The purity of the sand found in northern Berkshire County provided resources for over fifty years of glassmaking for regular windows and stained-glass windows in the rural landscape of western Massach
Sometimes the path to the truth is paved with broken glass.? ?Teenager Lin Fox is a stranger in a strange land—Germany, where her father has come on a quixotic quest to locate a priceless artifact. Th
This issue contains a collection of papers presented at the 71st Conference on Glass Problems, October 19-20, 2010 at The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio. Topics include glass melting; glass sci
When it opened in Chicago in 1944, The Glass Menagerie marked a turningpoint in American theater and in the life of its then unknown author. TennesseeWilliams’s elegiac masterpiece brought a ra
Fifteen-year-old Aaron lives amongst the rubbish piles in the slums of Cairo. His job? To collect broken glass. His life? Wasted. His hope? To find a future he can believe in...
The perfect guide for both seasoned and novice seaglunkers, The Sea Glass Hunter's Handbook reveals how to locate the best beaches and predict optimum conditions; understand coastal access laws; deter
Glass bead jewelry is hot, and jeweler Nelli Rees has written the definitive, one-stop resource for crafters of all levels. Readers will learn how to make 15 unique pieces, each showcasing a distinct
Practical projects to undertake, technical information, and some of the best examples of kiln formed glass from contemporary artists are all provided in this comprehensive guide?Aimed at both novice a
A Glass of Water is a gripping tale of family, loyalty, ambition, and revenge that offers an intimate look into the tragedies unfurling at our country’s borders. The first novel from award-winn
Illustrated, step-by-step instructions Two methods of building a panel: lead and copper foil Contains ten full-size patterns and includes a chapter on how to repair stained glass When many people thin
Harry Clarke (1889?1931) was undoubtedly Ireland's greatest stained glass artist. During his short life Harry created stained glass windows for churches, private dwellings, and commercial venues throu
This compilation of 48 intricate illustrations to color features perforated sheets with stained glass images of arabesque motifs from the interiors of Spain's Alhambra Palace and a mind-boggling galle
Stained glass renditions form the perfect complement to graceful butterfly imagery. This abundant collection features 48 illustrations of monarchs, zebra swallowtails, viceroys, and other species. Per
The Glass Demon is a thrilling young adult novel filled with mystery and the supernatural from Helen Grant, author of The Vanishing of Katharina Linden, in which Lin Fox is about to discover that not
Recycling may be a topical subject today, but it is an ancient practice. Glass was regularly recycled to make new vessels during the Roman period and important new evidence for glass working in Londo
Fiberglass and Glass Technology: Energy-Friendly Compositions and Applications provides a detailed overview of fiber, float and container glass technology with special emphasis on energy- and environm
Step-by-step photos illustrate the entire lamp-making process Includes full-size, fold-out patterns to make 12 beautiful shades Features "Pro Tips" from a master glass artist A desktop or hanging lamp
At the end of the nineteenth century, Pittsburgh was leading the nation in glass production, and glass bottle plants in particular relied heavily on adolescent (and younger) males for their manufactu
A Glass of Water - the first novel from award-winning memoirist, poet, and activist, Jimmy Santiago Baca - is a gripping tale of family, loyalty, ambition, and revenge that takes us deep inside the t
This is the most comprehensive book yet published on twentieth century British glass with hitherto unpublished catalogues, contemporary photographs and hundred of objects grouped to assist collectors
Glass is a popular cladding material for modern buildings. The trend for steel-framed, glass-clad buildings instead of those constructed with traditional materials (such as brick and concrete) has
At her glass-blowing apprenticeship, Renaissance reveler Jessie Morton's crabby boss and his creepy nephew are causing her problems. But when the man playing the Grim Reaper is killed, Jess has to fi
Cataloging glass vessels found between 1931, when the excavations began, and 1972, when the most recent fragments were excavated, this volume represents Stern's efforts to complete the work of her col
Vibrant backgrounds give you a head start on coloring spring blossoms! They're the everyday natural beauties found along America's highways and byways, transformed into lovely stained glass images. As
As a glassmaker and a magician-in-training, Opal Cowen understands trial by fire. Now it's time to test her mettle. Someone has sabotaged the Stormdancer clan's glass orbs, killing their most powerfu
From small objects to large-scale sculptures, glass is an art form of captivating beauty, fragility, and diversity. This book features outstanding contemporary works in glass from the Barbara and Den
Curtis has written essays about Chinese glass for a number of academic journals, and here explores how the technology of glass making and handling, as well as glass itself, made its way to China from
Louise Mehaffey is a master with the torch, melting glass and wrapping it around a metal rod called a mandrel to create beautiful glass beads. In this book she provides safe and easy techniques for ma
It's easy to create a glowing garden of stained glass crafts with 24 sheets of fabulous flower designs! Use the enclosed markers to produce amazing stained glass effects ? or experiment with crayons,
Fragiles is an eclectic collection of unconventional contemporary work in porcelain, glass and ceramics. Today, these materials are increasingly being used in playful ways by both established and emer
This is the first comprehensive book on Venetian mosaics of the nineteenth century. It illustrates work by both the Salviati Company and the Venice and Murano Glass and Mosaic Company. A carefully res
This book is a state-of-the-art collection of recent papers on glass problems as presented at the 68th Conference on Glass Problems at The Ohio State University. Topics include manufacturing, glass me
This book is a state-of-the-art collection of recent papers on glass problems as presented at the 68th Conference on Glass Problems at The Ohio State University. Topics include manufacturing, glass me
For over a year, Philadelphia has been plagued by a serial killer dubbed the Plate Glass Killer by the media. But finally, the police think they’ve caught a break – a man has been a
Inspired by endlessly changing kaleidoscopic designs, 16 captivating stained glass patterns feature circular formations exploding with gorgeous floral, geometric, and star-shaped arrangements. Color t
Glass House showcases the many incredible ways that glass can be used to create sophisticated living spaces, tracing its progress from the first prismatic forays of the early modernists right up to th
Presents a guide to American elegant glass featuring colors, shapes, and etchings of 98 different patterns from 1915 to the 1990s, made by preeminent manufacturers, including Cambridge, Heisey, Imperi
