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"The complete book on cloisonné enameling . . . encyclopedic in scope." Jewelers' Circular-Keystone. This critically acclaimed book discusses tools, materials, and processes for creating lovely pendants, rings, pins, buckles, and more. 164 illustrations.Author: Felicia Liban,Louise MitchellPublisher: Dover PublicationsPublished: 07/01/1989Pages: 256Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.96lbsSize:...

This study of basic number systems explores natural numbers, integers, rational numbers, real numbers, and complex numbers. Written by a noted expert on logic and set theory, it assumes no background in abstract mathematical thought. Undergraduates and beginning graduate students will find this treatment...

Since the dawn of the fifth century, theology students, religious scholars, and Christian readers have turned to this volume for instruction. Written by one of the foremost leaders in the development of Christian thought, it offers practical as well as theoretical guidance on how...

Celebrate the spookiest night of the year with a ghoulishly good collection of 35 puzzles. Ranging from a haunted-house maze to a hunt for witches' hats, these cleverly creepy activities include matching games, riddles, crosswords, find-the-differences, and more -- and each page can be...

Step back in time with these 31 beautifully illustrated pages of styles from the 1950s, perfect for adult coloring. Add vibrant color to a terrific variety of outfits, from full skirts that accentuate tiny waistlines to cardigans and capri pants as well as men's...

Color your favorite songs and characters from Super Simple(TM) with only water -- and zero mess! Includes a refillable paint "pen" and 4 vibrant pages that children can fill with color again and again. Features four family-favorite songs and lyrics that will engage little...

Gorgeous gemstones at your fingertips! Painter and designer Tetiana Samoilenko, known for her intricate oil and watercolor gem paintings, reimagines her beautiful works in a color-by-number format featuring 46 stunning illustrations. With a simple color key and set of colored pencils, anyone can manifest...

"I believe that at present we must paint nature's rich and magnificent aspects; we need good cheer and happiness, hope and love." -- Vincent van GoghVincent van Gogh's letters to his brother Theo form what is perhaps the most frank and unique body of...

This concise survey showcases the incredible, diverse work of Aboriginal and Torres Strait artists. Building on traditions that stretch back at least 50,000 years, these artists have long worked in a variety of contexts from the sacred and secret realm of ceremony to more...

A Chronology of Film presents a fresh perspective on the medium by taking a purely chronological approach to its history, tracing the complex links between technical innovations, social changes, and artistic interventions.Organized around a central timeline that charts the development of film from the...

Discover the history and culture of one of the most famous waterways in the world: the mighty Mississippi!The most famous river in America runs like a spine between the eastern and western parts of the country, flowing through ten states before it empties into...

A gentle and moving story about losing a friend, and the importance of always expressing your love. Elfie the dachshund is the best dog anyone could every ask for. Every day, she and her owner explore and play together. And every night, her owner...

Tracing the origins of the Hawaiians and other Polynesians back to the shores of the South China Sea, archaeologist Patrick Vinton Kirch follows their voyages of discovery across the Pacific in this fascinating history of Hawaiian culture from about one thousand years ago. Combining...

Can forests think? Do dogs dream? In this astonishing book, Eduardo Kohn challenges the very foundations of anthropology, calling into question our central assumptions about what it means to be human--and thus distinct from all other life forms. Based on four years of fieldwork...

Bridging the gap between undergrad and grad school, this short and humorous guide gives you the tools to navigate and excel in your graduate studies. What's the hardest part of grad school? It's not simply that the workload is heavy and the demands are...

In his monumental 1687 work, Philosophiae Naturalis Principia Mathematica, known familiarly as the Principia, Isaac Newton laid out in mathematical terms the principles of time, force, and motion that have guided the development of modern physical science. Even after more than three centuries and...

An eloquent and moving story about the value and the pleasures of intellectual exploration--and why it matters beyond the classroom. At a time when college students and their parents often question the "return on investment" from humanities courses, accomplished feature writer and English professor...

Quirky charm infuses this tale of Old Rock's life story, which is much more exciting than you'd expect. Old Rock has been sitting in the same spot in the pine forest for as long as anyone can remember. Spotted Beetle, Tall Pine, and Hummingbird...

The first novel by one of the greatest mystery writers of the twentieth century, in which she introduced her popular amateur detective, Lord Peter Wimsey. "[A] pure pleasure to read." --The New York Times Book Review A famous London financier vanishes from his bedroom,...

JAMES BEARD AWARD WINNER - PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BESTSELLER - GOOP COOKBOOK CLUB PICK - NAMED ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR BY The New Yorker - Food52 - Library Journal A modern approach to mastering the art of cooking at home from...