| Couture Sewing Techniques | | Posted Tuesday, September 12, 2006 3:41:49 AM by BlogJeeves Team | | Starting with hand sewing - the basis for every haute couture garment - expert Claire Shaeffer guides the reader through the steps to turn the ordinary into the extraordinary. She presents the sewing techniques practiced in the studios of such legendary designers as Dior, Chanel, Givenchy, and Balenciaga. Detailed instructions and illustrations make high style a snap.... | |
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| | | Imaginative Writing: The Elements of Craft (Penguin Academics Series) (Penguin Academics S.) | | Posted Friday, September 08, 2006 1:41:38 PM by BlogJeeves Team | | Written by best-selling author Janet Burroway, Imaginative Writing is an introductory creative writing book that covers the four genres: essay, fiction, poetry, and drama,. Part I addresses the elements of craft (Image, Voice, Character, Setting, Story, and Development and Revision) while Part II explores the genres (Essay, Fiction, Poetry, and Drama). "Try This" Exercises appear throughout each chapter. Provocative and fun, the exercises help readers develop the specific writing skills discussed within the chapters. The book also includes an anthology of 90 complete readings in the four genres. Photographs and graphics, with accompanying warm-up activities, open each chapter. Appendices include collaborative exercises to emphasize the sensory foundations of imaginative writing, a description of standard formats for submitting finished work in each of the four genres, and an outline of the basic elements of prosody. For those interested in developing their creative writing skills.... | |
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| | | Beginnings of Interior Environments, Ninth Edition | | Posted Saturday, September 02, 2006 5:41:43 PM by BlogJeeves Team | | The field of interior design encompasses a unique blend of art and science. I have always told my students that successful designers construct a balance between their left and right brains. The designer's goal in any interior should be to analyze the needs and desires of the client, and then through the synthesis of this information to create a healthful and safe environment that enhances the client's quality of life. It is the mission of this text to assist beginning designers in achieving this goal. Significant Changes in the Ninth Edition The ninth edition of Beginnings of Interior Environments discusses foundation information that assists the reader in understanding the nature of interior design and the practice of the interior design profession. The text continues in the tradition of earlier editions as an introductory and practical approach to understanding interior design. Although early editions focused primarily on residential design, the more recent editions expand readers' awareness of commercial design as well. The ninth edition also includes new information on sustainable design, Internet resources, and on aspects of multicultural awareness. The most significant change in the ninth edition is a discussion on visual literacy, including Gestalt psychology, patterning, and organization. This is followed by a discussion on concept and its application in the interior design process. Special features on sustainable design and actual design scenarios have been updated. Much care has been taken to update images and ensure that illustrations and figures clearly enhance the text discussion. One of the greatest challenges of updating texts is as Don Schlizt once said is "knowing what to throwaway and knowing what to keep." With almost 100 new images and plans from practicing professionals and over 150 updated and new illustrations, the text continues to be stimulating, intriguing, and current. Text Overview The following synopsis of each part of the text is repeated in the Introduction to ensure that students understand the broad knowledge base required of interior designers. Part I, "Introduction to Interior Environments," discusses the history of the design profession and reviews in detail the process by which interior designers complete an interior space. Drawings and drafted plans demonstrate the use of visual communications. A pictorial essay on the history of style will familiarize students with significant eras of design that influence today's interiors. Part II, "Design Fundamentals," establishes the basics for the study of design in all creative fields. Part II emphasizes visual literacy and the principles and elements of design that guide designers in technical and decorative design decisions. Color is given special attention because of its complexity. Part III, "Building Systems," emphasizes the architectural, electrical, and mechanical aspects of design. This section assists future designers in understanding the visual communicati... | |
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| | | Simply Beautiful Beading: 53 Quick and Easy Projects | | Posted Wednesday, August 30, 2006 3:41:45 AM by BlogJeeves Team | | Beads give a sense of glamour and fun to everything--jewelry, clothes, and home d?cor--and they are a hot trend with staying power. With Simply Beautiful Beading, the first book in North Light's Simply Beautiful Series, readers can make 40 affordable projects, featuring the newest bead styles and fashions, including: -Earrings -Chokers -Bracelets -Earrings -Necklaces -Hair combs -Ponytail holders -Picture frames -Journals -Cards -Gift boxes -Holiday ornaments Crafters will learn 13 different beading techniques, all of which are quick and easy to learn. Over 250 color photos offer a wealth of inspiring ideas for unique and breathtaking bead creations!... | |
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| | | Writing Fiction: A Guide to Narrative Craft (7th Edition) | | Posted Saturday, August 26, 2006 1:41:35 PM by BlogJeeves Team | | A bestseller through six editions, Writing Fiction by novelists Janet Burroway and Elizabeth Stuckey-French explores the elements of fiction, providing practical writing techniques and concrete examples. Written in a tone that is personal and non-prescriptive, the text encourages writers to develop proficiency through each step of the writing process, offering an abundance of exercises designed to spur writing and creativity. The text also integrates diverse contemporary short stories in every chapter in the belief that the reading of inspiring fiction goes hand-in-hand with the writing of fresh and exciting stories. Thorough and practical discussions of all the major fictional elements offer students a comprehensive guide to the craft of writing stories. Topics include freewriting, plot, style, characterization, dialogue, time, place, imagery, and point of view. For novice writers looking to develop proficiency.... | |
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| | | The Art of Floral Design (Art of Floral Design) | | Posted Tuesday, August 22, 2006 11:41:34 PM by BlogJeeves Team | | Since its first appearance, The Art of Floral Design has become the definitive standard in teaching design techniques. In-depth and illustrated in full color, it offers comprehensive information on the principles and mechanics of flower arranging, basic flower anatomy, and arrangement styles for all occasions. This well-written text combines theory and practice to familiarize readers with the basics and guide them through more advanced floral techniques. This book is sure to remain on your reference shelf throughout your career in floral design.... | |
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| | | Cards That Pop-Up, Flip & Slide | | Posted Saturday, August 19, 2006 7:41:35 AM by BlogJeeves Team | | This creative guide will teach readers how to craft one-of-a-kind cards with moving parts such as pop-ups, sliders, and flaps. Using step-by-step instructions and easy-to-follow templates, readers will learn how to: * Put together clever and dynamic interactive cards using simple tools that are easy to find in craft stores * Use a variety of papers, from handmade and printed to recycled, for unique graphic looks * Create their own envelopes for a stunning total package Readers will also discover how to jazz up any project using inks, collage, colored pencils, and more.... | |
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| | | Build Your Own Electric Vehicle | | Posted Tuesday, August 15, 2006 1:42:40 PM by BlogJeeves Team | | Electric vehicles have many advantages over their gas-powered counterparts. They're ecologically sound, much cheaper to operate, and require almost no routine maintenance. Drivers can enjoy the clean-running convenience and economy of an electric vehicle for as much as it costs to buy a new car. This illustrated guide explains step by step how to build an inexpensive EV from a kit or convert an existing internal combustion engine. Build Your Own Electric Car begins with an informative history of electric vehicles, current international advances in EV technology, and a look ahead at the future of EV development. Then, author Bob Brant gives a building-block description of each EV component-motor, drive train, controllers, power supplies, chargers, and chassis-and how to put them all together to make a working vehicle. He also gives valuable advice on where to find affordable EV components and systems, how to get the most out of EV driving and ownership, and how to make the best buy, build, and conversion tradeoffs.... | |
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| | | Baking and Pastry: Mastering the Art and Craft | | Posted Friday, August 11, 2006 11:41:41 PM by BlogJeeves Team | | This insightful book presents 350 recipes, along with expert reviews of valuable techniques, for creating mouthwatering breads and desserts. The use of volume and metric measurements suit the needs of large operations, small bakeshops, home kitchens, and classrooms. More experienced bakers can find advanced tips about chocolate, confections, and wedding cakes, as well as the CIA's approach to plating and decorating desserts. Hundreds of full-color photographs introduce the baking ingredients, offer step-by-step guidance through important techniques, and feature finished products. ... | |
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| | | Totally Tubular Quilts: A New Strip-Piecing Technique | | Posted Tuesday, August 08, 2006 9:41:28 AM by BlogJeeves Team | | Combine easy strip piecing with clever techniques for cutting, rearranging, and sewing again! These five projects use Rita Hutchens' innovative Totally Tubular concept to create dynamic geometic quilts. Hutchens' template-free technique produces diamonds, spirals, kaleidoscopes, and even more intricate designs. Choose from Rainbow, Lightning, and three other bold, graphic quilts.... | |
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