Like its "beguiling" and "intelligent" (New York Times Book Review) predecessor, The Glass of Time is a page turning period mystery about identity, the nature of secrets, and what happe
Fusing poetry, memoir, and nature writing, this evocative prose collection conducts a literary exploration of place and language. Reflecting upon the geography, history, and mythology of Wales, the ve
This will be the first book of its kind to deal specifically with faux floral arrangements in glass containers. The transparent element creates special challenges for the crafter/designer. Parts of t
The corporate world is typically structured in silos. Managers urgently need to overcome this "silo" effect by fusing ideas across different functional areas in the firm. In Fusion for Profit, Sharan
Delicate yet durable, cold to the touch, but full of charm: glass beads are amongst the world’s most ancient forms of art. Today, they are enjoying a popular revival, as people discover their m
This illustrated book focuses on individual stained glass artists and their unique approaches to their work. It provides insight into the thoughts and ideas that produce some of the finest contemporar
Volume one of the publications providing the excavation reports from rescue excavations relating to the Tylos period in Bahrain, this book details the glass and pottery vessels from those excavations.
In 1971, Deleuze and Guattari's collaborative work, Anti-Oedipus: Capitalism and Schizophrenia caused an international sensation by fusing Marx with a radically rewritten Freud to produce a new approa
?Paint should not be applied thick,” James McNeill Whistler once famously stated. ?It should be like breath on the surface of a pane of glass.” Through an innovative manner of handling paint, a group
In "Alice's adventures in Wonderland," Alice falls down a rabbit hole and discovers a world of nonsensical and amusing characters, and in "Through the looking glass," Alice journeys through a mirror t
Isobel Armstrong's startlingly original and beautifully illustrated book tells the stories that spring from the mass-production of glass in nineteenth-century England. Moving across technology, indus
In addition to "The Glass Slipper," this collection contains nine other stories held together by a common thread of self-perception: Yasuoka writes from the belief that the self has such depths that
This title explores the fusing of biology and technology since World War II and its permeation into present everyday life. Smelik (visual culture, Radboud U. of Nijmegen, The Netherlands) and Lykke (g
Beginning Microsoft Visual Basic 2008 is designed to teach you how to write useful programs in Visual Basic 2008 as quickly and easily as possible. There are two kinds of beginners for whom this book
Why has the integration of women into Congress been so slow? Is there a "political glass ceiling" for women? Although women use the same strategic calculations as men to decide when to run, the decisi
Cliff May's modern homes epitomize the indoor-outdoor lifestyle characteristic of the American Dream, fusing the open plan/open living philosophy with the traditional ranch house. Starting in the 193
Visual Basic is a favorite programming language, so if you're new to programming, it's a great place to start. Visual Basic 2008 For Dummies is the fun and easy way to begin creating applications righ
Fusing science and art, the magnificently detailed anatomical illustrations of da Vinci, Eustachius, Vesalius, Albinus, and da Cortona have provided unsurpassed appreciation and understanding of the h
BASIC ILLUSTRATED CANOE PADDLINGHarry Roberts and Steve Salins guide canoeists in everything they need to know, such as choosing the right paddle, safe launches, basic forward, turning and correction
BASIC ILLUSTRATED GUIDESA new series of full-color how-to guides, the BASIC ILLUSTRATED guides are written by experts and aimed for beginners, but even veterans will use these books as basic reference
BASIC ILLUSTRATED WEATHER FORECASTINGMichael Hodgson gives detailed lessons in recognizing shifts in weather patterns, understanding why they occur, identifying cloud formations, and mastering basic m
Why has the integration of women into Congress been so slow? Is there a "political glass ceiling" for women? Although women use the same strategic calculations as men to decide when to run, the decisi
Open gateways to beauty with 60 plates of wonderful, workable patterns. This assortment of gorgeous stained glass designs will have crafters of every skill level brightening windows and entryways with
In a stunning array of stained glass designs, 264 softly colored illustrations capture the organic, curvilinear style of Art Nouveau. Included in this collection are provocative abstracts, bold geomet
Combining the mysticism of astrology with the beauty of stained glass, 16 illustrations feature all 12 celestial signs along with suns, moons, and other astral elements. Add color with markers, paints
A visual international survey of stained glass from the twentieth and twenty-first centuries evaluates the myriad elements, from color and light to imagery and shaping, that define the art form, in a
No Green Berries or Leaves is a collection of autobiographical essays by Paul J. Stankard, recognized widely as one of the world’s master glass artists. Stankard is particularly renowned and respected
Fusing myriad primary and secondary sources, historian Larry Cebula offers a compelling master narrative of the impact of Christianity on the Columbian Plateau peoples in the Pacific Northwest from 17
Fusing South Carolina lowcountry cooking and his own French-influenced technique, Chef Bob Waggoner creates contemporary and sophisticated new Southern haute cuisine at his award-winning Charleston G
With 1,000 great motifs that range from animals to Victorian flowers, this jam-packed collection is the one volume that glass painters must have! It contains a wealth of inspiration for any cra
Stained glass enthusiasts will delight in this collection of lush, exotic visions?16 full-page renderings charged with the sensuous theatricality which was Erte's trademark. Add your colors to such wo
This book provides a state-of-the-art collection of papers presented at the 67th Conference on Glass Problems at The Ohio State University, October 31-November 1, 2006.Provides a state-of-the-art coll
Word by Word Basic English/Spanish Picture Dictionary , Second Edition, by Steven J. Molinsky and Bill Bliss, is the only truly communicative vocabulary development program. Word by Word Basic is famo
Led by their charismatic and photogenic vocalist Ville Valo, H.I.M. is set to be the hottest alternative rock act of the decade. Fusing gothic, heavy metal, and power pop, the band has established a
Dancing on Glass is the brutally honest and often painful account of Newhart's life long struggle with isolation, obesity, and sexual perversion. He managed to achieve academic success-while falling i
Enjoy the delicate beauty of snowflakes all year round with this stained glass coloring book. Printed on special translucent paper, the full-page black-and-white illustrations feature 16 different des
This is the only global roadmap that identifies the technical and manufacturing challenges associated with the development and expansion of commercial markets for ceramics and glass. Featuring present
Far from the city, millions of starts are visible in the night sky. But these beautiful, twinkling lights are really giant balls of fusing gas that lie millions and millions of miles away and formed
Create dozens of beautiful art and craft projects with these wonderfully designed stained glass coloring sheetsCast a bright spell of color upon this captivating assembly of wizened wizards and mythic
