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Provides guidance for creating personal art journal, with advice on using such materials as stamps, vintage postcards, card decks, markers, and oil pastels to enhance the final result.
Join the flock! Create your own aviary of charming, beautifully detailed, one-of-a-kind fabric bird sculptures with basic machineand handsewing, embroidery, and mixed-media craft techniques. The Artful Bird presents 16 incredibly charming, quirky, personality-filled birds for you to make! Through a detailed chapter of step-by-step basic birdmaking techniques and tips, you will not only learn to make these cute creatures, but also discover how to craft your own patterns for almost any bird--real or imagined. Inside you'll also find Glassenberg's creative ideas to give each bird individual character and personality, from using paint and glitter to adding collage elements. Plus, check out an international gallery of birds from other noted fabric bird makers for more inspiration!
Your one-stop reference for a lifetime of happy crocheting! It's amazing that a simple hook and yarn can yield such diverse results, from thick, cozy Afghans to delicate lace doilies. Crochet The Complete Guide contains everything you need to get started or take your projects to the next level—from advice on selecting the best yarn types and colors for your projects, to easy-to-follow instructions for creating sophisticated edgings, lacework and three-dimensional textures, to multi-color effects, ruffles, flowers and much more! • 150+ illustrated stitch patterns, from classic patterns to new and unusual designs—arranged by type and style, and color-coded for easy browsing • directions for a wide range of crochet styles, including Tunisian crochet, beaded crochet and CroKnit • 7 timeless projects to make as shown, or customize by substituting pattern stitches found throughout the book • a getting-started section that covers tools, materials and basic techniques A must-have guide for crocheters of all skill levels, this little book will satisfy your itch to stitch!
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Barty Bartlett writes as if he is talking directly to you. He recants the stories for the love of his work. He shares the gruesome events on how he became Deputy Death. He is a truth teller, protector, skilled officer, devoted family man and a ghost whisperer. Barty bravely shines his flashlight on fascinating police events and twisted traffic accidents. You will be exposed to true tales that quirky people get themselves into. Many stories will catch you off guard. Some will make you laugh while others may make your heart sink. Barty brings to life the thrill of the hunt in order to protect and serve as Deputy Death.
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If you've been longing to have all your favorite crochet techniques and special stitches in one handy book, then look no further. You will find over 55 projects that go hand-in-hand with the featured techniques & stitches and full-color photography throughout. Also included is a special Getting Started section that includes diagrams and instructions for basic crochet stitches. This is a must have book you will turn to again and again!
Every manager of a professional firm realizes that generating leads and landing new clients are critical components of any successful business venture. But transforming accountants, architects, attorneys, consultants, engineers, and other professionals into client-generators is not always easy to do. Divided into two comprehensive parts-The Rainmaker Model and The Elements of Rainmaking-Creating Rainmakers outlines all the steps you should take to turn your professional staff into a powerful team of sales winners. Filled with in-depth insight and practical advice, this book will show you how to: * Generate leads * Build a strong network of contacts * Master a variety of sales techniques * Develop capable successors to current rainmakers * And much more Based on more than 100 interviews with the principals of professional firms, including many of today's preeminent rainmakers, this valuable guide has the information you need to help your company succeed.
An essential career-planning resource, A Handbook of Practicing Anthropology presents a comprehensive account of contemporary anthropological practice written primarily by anthropological practitioners Engagingly written and instructive accounts of practice by anthropological professionals working in corporations, governmental, entrepreneurial, and educational settings Provides essential guidance on applying anthropological principles on the job: what works well and what must be learned Emphasizes the value of collaboration, teamwork, and continuous learning as key elements to success in non-academic careers Highlights the range of successful career options for practitioners , describes significant sectors of professional activity, and discusses key issues, concerns, and controversies in the field Chapters examine key practice sectors such as freelancing, managing a consulting firm, working for government, non-profits, and corporations, and the domains of health, industry, education, international development, and the military