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A special selection of impressive pieces by more than 180 artists, this book showcases the current trends in contemporary jewelry.
A stunning collection of contemporary custom-made rings that have been meticulously designed and crafted by artisans from around the world.
Edited by Nicolás Estrada, New Brooches, now in paperback, focuses on brooches within an exploration of current trends in contemporary jewelry. With a selection of over 400 jewelry artists' creations from all over the world, this volume is the most comprehensive compilation on this subject and an important step in Nicolás Estrada's exploration of current trends in contemporary jewellery. A must-have for any professional or student of jewelry or fashion design, this work shows the versatile and dynamic nature of brooches and the many and varied materials and forms that they involve. Needing only a pin to secure it to the wearer's garment, this ornament is essentially a jewelry artist's blan...
Part of a well-known book series on contemporary art jewelry by jeweler Nicolás Estrada, this completely new edition of New Earrings (not a single peace from the 2013 edition has been included) highlights the work of some of the most exciting and innovative international jewelry artists working today. The more than 550 pieces featured by 198 jewelers from all over the world break away from the traditional notion of jewelry making to stake out new terrain. They represent a variety of creative approaches and methods, from more traditional to strikingly avant-garde creations, that speak and inspire, embodying all the ingenuity, flair, eloquence, sensitivity and individual freedom of their dive...
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"New Brooches explores the current trends in contemporary jewellery through a selection of 441 jewellery artists' creations from all over the world. New Brooches shows the versatile and dynamic nature of this ornament and the artistic, technical and expressive possibilities that it involves. Brooches are essentially a jewellery artist's blank canvas that invites endless creativity without formal restrictions. 172 artists have contributed, with a wide variety of perspectives, forms and techniques, to shape this inspirational compendium, a must-have for any professional or student of jewellery or fashion design."--Publisher's description.
A comprehensive guide to carbon inside Earth - its quantities, movements, forms, origins, changes over time and impact on planetary processes. This title is also available as Open Access on Cambridge Core.
With more than two hundred species distributed from California through Texas and across most of mainland Mexico, Central and South America, and islands in the Caribbean Sea, the Phyllostomidae bat family (American leaf-nosed bats) is one of the world’s most diverse mammalian families. From an insectivorous ancestor, species living today, over about 30 million years, have evolved a hyper-diverse range of diets, from blood or small vertebrates, to consuming nectar, pollen, and fruit. Phyllostomid plant-visiting species are responsible for pollinating more than five hundred species of neotropical shrubs, trees, vines, and epiphytes—many of which are economically and ecologically importantâ€...
Odours have become a priority concern for facility operators, engineers and urban planners who deal with waste and industrial treatment plants. The subjectivity of smell perception, its variability due to frequency and weather conditions, and the complex nature of the substances involved, has long hampered the regulation of odour emissions. This book provides a comprehensive framework for the assessment, measurement and monitoring of odour emissions, and covers: Odour characterization and exposure effects Instruments and methods for sampling and measurement Strategies for odour control Dispersion modelling for odour exposure assessment Odour regulations and policies Procedures for odour impact assessment Case studies: Wastewater treatment, composting, industrial and CAFO plants, and landfill Intended for researchers in environmental chemistry, environmental engineering, and civil engineering, this book is also an invaluable guide for industry professionals working in wastewater treatment, environmental and air analysis, and waste management.
Aliyah Shane Nicolas started to change when her ex-boyfriend Lewis Mercado breaks up with her. In a snap, she became a fraternity leader and become popular on their campus. She almost rejects everyone around her including her best friend. No one tries to approach her because of her bad temper and attitude, until one day, Ruzzel Jim Estrada, the well-known casanova on their campus made some ways to catch her attention. He started sending lots of letters, chocolates, and other stuff to her. Aliyah got so irritated. She confronted Ruzzel but it still didn�t stop him from what he�s doing. He did everything just to win Aliyah�s heart. Until Aliyah got used to it so she just let it go. One d...