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At Play in the Garden of Stitch provides ways to think about how thread and fabric can bring depth to composition, texture to emotions and line to ideas. Kovarik has won numerous awards for her densely machine-stitched art in which the quilting line is used to draw intricate patterns and pictures. Simple exercises encourage the reader to approach each day with a curious mind willing to make a mess of expectations, embrace the wonky by letting the thread lead, and think in thread while making careful observations of the world. Heavily illustrated with examples and finished art the book provides quilters and artists with new ways to approach this medium.
Learn the easy secrets to creating dynamic free-pieced letters for your quilts - with no tracing and no measuring. Want your next quilt to send a special message? Now you can spell it out with no tracing, no templates, no paper-piecing, no applique, and no precise measuring! "Word Play Quilts" teaches readers a terrific technique for free-pieced letters, as well as three practice projects and loads of quilt samples to instruct and inspire. This is your chance to break rules, mismatch, go wonky, and enjoy yourself.
BE OF GOOD CHEER chronicles the life and work of PETE PEDERSEN, one of the greatest and most admired chromatic players of all time. Written by Pete’s long-time lyricist and significant other (Jaine Rodack), BE OF GOOD CHEER is for harmonica lovers, jingle enthusiasts, nostalgia and show-biz buffs. You’ll go on the road with Borrah Minevitch’s Harmonica Rascals. Mix and mingle with some of old Hollywood’s brightest stars. Travel to the Chicago of Pete’s youth, LA, New York, Philadelphia, Atlantic City, Dallas, Memphis, Toronto, Asia and Europe. Rub elbows with harmonica greats and TV legends. Learn the story behind the celebrated arrangement of “Peg O’ My Heart.” Visit Diana Street, where scores of singing commercials and classic jingle packages were produced. Make the disco scene, from behind the scenes. Pour over dozens of photographs from Pete and Jaine’s personal collection. And share the wit and wisdom that was Pete’s trademark.
"This volume provides an overview of the latest advancements in computer-based education training that use student performance data to provide adaptive and hence more efficient individualized learning opportunities"-- Provided by publisher.
If you think you know what cross stitch is, look again! Jamie Chalmers, aka Mr X Stitch, shows you how to cross stitch using simple step-by-step instructions and also takes you to the frontiers of cross stitch design. The book is aimed at stitchers of all abilities, from absolute beginners looking to learn a new craft to embroiderers and cross stitchers who want to do something different in cross stitching. For many, cross stitch conjures up images of cute kittens and country cottages, but this book shows people that theres a different side to cross stitching that its an art in its own right, and will encourage them to be a little braver with their art. Jamies writing style is fun, entertain...
Are you ready to fly the corporate coop and become the boss of you? Do you dream of busting out of the cubicle wasteland and finding greener pastures as a freelancer? If so, you’re in good company. The U S Department of Labor estimates that nearly one-fourth of the American workforce is self-employed and that number is sure to increase over the next decade. But do you have what it takes to succeed as a freelancer, consultant, or contract employee? Do you even know what it takes to make it on your own? Here’s your chance to find out. A total guide to starting and running a freelance business, Freelancing For Dummies is for anyone thinking about striking out on their own, or who’s alread...
This bench-side reference uses an algorithmic approach to guide readers to the prompt and accurate diagnosis of specimens submitted to the laboratory. Organized by organ system, each chapter addresses the differential diagnosis of the pathologic entities most frequently encountered in the laboratory. Explanatory discussions, combined with over 600 macro and micro photographs, enable the reader to make more informed, accurate diagnoses. Provides an efficient and effective way of arriving at a correct diagnosis through the extensive use of algorithms. Illustrates specific pathologic entities with over 600 macro and microscopic photographs. Presents detailed coverage of pearls and pitfalls of morphologic interpretation. Includes sections on special stains and molecular studies. Organizes information by body system to facilitate quick reference. Emphasizes the distinctions between inflammatory and neoplastic conditions. Incorporates the expertise of 24 contributors
This is the second edition of the classic book An Introduction to Bioceramics which provides a comprehensive overview of all types of ceramic and glass materials that are used in medicine and dentistry. The enormous growth of the field of bioceramics is due to the recognition by the medical and dental community of the importance of bioactive materials to stimulate repair and regeneration of tissues. This edition includes 21 new chapters that document the science and especially the clinical applications of the new generation of bioceramics in the field of tissue regeneration and repair. Important socioeconomic factors influencing the economics and availability of new medical treatments are co...
The use of text is currently very popular in textile art, and its creative potential is unlimited. Text can engage directly with the viewer to express personal concerns, social and political issues and even humour. In this exciting new book, Sara Impey, one of the world's best-known textile artists and an innovator in using text in her work, presents the definitive guide to text in textiles. She aims to inspire makers with the confidence to use text, to illustrate how it can be used as a means of self-expression, and to provide advice on where to look for sources of inspiration. The book includes a brief discussion of stitched lettering in history, and examines the current scene, including c...
Reveals the formidable organization of intelligence outsourcing that has developed between the U.S. government and private companies since 9/11, in a report that reveals how approximately seventy percent of the nation's funding for top-secret tasks is now being funneled to higher-cost third-party contractors. 35,000 first printing.