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More Art in the Public Eye
by Micaela Martegani Jeff Kasper Emma DrewMore Art in the Public Eye offers critical insight into the ever-growing field of socially engaged public art by demonstrating how the committed collaboration of artists, community members, and cultural producers can meaningfully impact our collective futures. Presented through the lens of More Art's fifteen-year history, the public art projects featured in this book expose issues of systemic inequality and injustice, stoke debate, and inspire alternatives. Artists and participants reflect on their works in newly conducted interviews, while essays from thinkers and actors in the field help situate the projects and the mission of socially engaged art in terms of greater cultural and political paradigms. More Art in the Public Eye establishes the framework for the conditions under which organizations like More Art operate, highlights the many meta-questions behind socially engaged public art, and seeks to amplify the wide array of voices that make up a project.Contributors. Rebecca Amato, Michael Birchall, Ofri Cnaani, Michelle Coffey, Jennifer Dalton, Emma Drew, Pablo Helguera, Mary Jane Jacob, Jessica Lynne, Jeff Kasper, Kimsooja, Micaela Martegani, Andrea Mastrovito, Tony Oursler, William Powhida, Ernesto Pujol, Michael Rakowitz, Kirk Savage, Dread Scott, Andres Serrano, Gregory Sholette, Xaviera Simmons, Krzysztof Wodiczko
More Bad News (Routledge Revivals #Vol. 2)
by Peter Beharrell Howard Davis John Eldridge John Hewitt Jean Hart Gregg Philo Paul Walton Brian WinstonFirst published in 1980, More Bad News is the Second Volume in the research findings of the Glasgow University Media Group. It develops the analytic findings and methods of the first volume Bad News through a series of Case Studies of Television News Coverage, and argues that much of what passes as balanced and factual news reporting is produced from a highly partial viewpoint. Focusing on the British economy in crisis, and its thematic linkage with the Social Contract during the first four months of 1975, the book deals with three main levels of activity: the story, the language and the visuals. As the book unpacks each level of routine news coverage a picture emerges which has the surface appearance of neutrality and balance but is in fact highly partial and restricted
More Butch Heroes
by Ria BrodellThe much-anticipated sequel to Butch Heroes, an ingenious retelling of history that combines portraits and texts to recover—and celebrate—queer subjects from around the world.Ingeniously conceived, Ria Brodell&’s Butch Heroes books recover and celebrate queer subjects obscured or misrepresented within the dominant narratives of history. More Butch Heroes presents 15 original paintings and biographies in the style of the first volume, Butch Heroes: slyly subverted Catholic holy cards featuring individuals who were assigned female at birth but who presented as masculine.In this book, we meet queer individuals in their everyday lives, relaxing or working, enduring their struggles (which sometimes led to death or punishment), or simply living their lives with their partners or pets: Esther Eng stands with her camera in front of the Mandarin Theatre in San Francisco where she worked in the box office as a child. Tom fishes on the Fraser River in British Columbia. Joe sits astride his horse, ready for a day's work in southwestern Idaho.Brodell uses the format of the holy card in its traditional sense, as a means of remembrance and reverence, but also as a way to memorialize those who were often unjustly persecuted by the church. Each deeply researched portrait draws from social class, occupation, clothing, and environmental details of the time period, as well as artifacts, maps, journals, drawings, prints, or photos. For Brodell, who was raised Catholic, these queer holy figures act as retrospective replacements for the role models they wish they had known.
More Craftsman Homes
by Gustav StickleyGustav Stickley (1858-1942) -- leader of the American Arts and Crafts Movement, publisher of The Craftsman, writer, innovator, and famous furniture manufacturer -- created designs for a new form of American home. Based on beauty, simplicity, utility, and organic harmony, these designs were to have lasting impression on the shape, look, feel, and rationale of American domestic architecture.Many of the features advocated by Stickley exist today: split-levels, semi-partitions, an integration of structure with natural surroundings, and the primacy of form following function. Here, in 345 crisp black-and-white illustrations, are 78 authentic Mission style dwellings. These are the plans that Stickley himself approved -- reprinted directly from the original 1912 publications -- and include illustrations of the exteriors and interiors, floor plans, elevations, structural suggestions, landscape designs, and Stickley's own inimitable comments.Deeply influenced by the English Arts and Crafts Movement, especially the writings of John Ruskin and William Morris, Stickley rebelled against the outmoded architectural traditions of the Victorian age. Instead of creating rooms that were a series of separate cells, he proposed letting one living area flow smoothly into the other; instead of imitating the styles of 19th-century Europe, he proposed an original and vital American style, all the while searching for a new vocabulary of exterior and interior design. His method was the simplification of architectural space and the elimination of superfluous ornamentation; his aim was a harmonious blend of utility, economy, and aesthetics.The ideal of the Craftsman home was an honest and beautiful building, well planned for efficient use of space and materials, built to last several generations, and within the means of the average family. Craftsman architecture adhered to four basic principles: a style of building suited to the ways people actually lived; having the best structural outline and the simplest form; made from materials that belong to the countryside in which the house was built and in harmony with the landscape; and rendered in colors that please and cheer. For Stickley, the true beauty of a building was not a matter of decoration -- a something to be added -- but was inherent in the very lines and masses of the structure itself.This excellent republication of Gustav Stickley's More Craftsman Homes affords a fresh look at an influential and thoroughly American style of design and construction. Today's architects, designers, decorators, and collectors of Americana will find in the text and illustrations of this volume sufficient information and insight to appreciate the Craftsman home, the Craftsman idea, and that innovative spirit who made it possible, Gustav Stickley.
More Creatures and Characters: Drawing Awesomely Wild, Wacky, and Funny Animals
by Timothy YoungA professional artist and animator shows kids how to unleash their imagination on the page. Learn how to use a variety of artistic styles to draw all kinds of funny animals, from fuzzy bunnies and bears to fantasy creatures. With dozens of process drawings as examples, this children’s book illustrator demonstrates techniques to conceptualize, sketch, and draw humorous animals with pen and pencil. This tutorial goes beyond the basic step-by-step method, showing children not just how to draw, but how to build their creative confidence.
More Fabric Art Collage: 64 New Techniques for Mixed Media, Surface Design & Embellishment
by Rebekah MeierTake your creativity to another level with this collection of more than 60 surface-design techniques and 7 richly layered projects. In this follow-up to her bestselling first book, Fabric Art Collage-40+ Mixed Media Techniques, Rebekah inspires you even more to stretch the boundaries of fabrics, papers, and fibers. Learn how to combine techniques like resists and image transfers with unique surfaces, embellishments, and found objects to create dimensional works of art. Transform everyday materials such as batting and foil into something even more extraordinary than you ever dreamed was possible! • Learn the basics of working with paints and other mediums on creative surfaces• Mixed-media artists at any skill level will find something fresh and fascinating to try Praise for More Fabric Art Collage“Sixty new surface-design techniques will keep you busy creating with everyday objects, new products, and a variety of materials. . . . Whether you’re new to mixed media or a veteran, More Fabric Art Collage has the information and visual inspiration to get you on the road to discovery and creativity.” —Barbara Delaney, Cloth Paper Scissors
More Food Styling for Photographers & Stylists: A guide to creating your own appetizing art
by Linda Bellingham Jean Ann BybeeThanks to the exploding popularity of food-based television shows (entire networks, even), websites, books, and magazines, food stylists and food photographers are in more demand today than ever before. While there are many amazing opportunities for creative professionals to showcase their work in ads, cookbooks, blogs, and food packaging, there is also more competition for these jobs. Whether you are a food stylist who works alongside photographers or a food photographer yourself, you'll find everything you need to know to give your portfolio that little extra push in this expert guide by three professionals with decades of experience in each field. More Food Styling for Photographers covers topics that Linda, Jean Ann, and Brad's fans have been asking for, such as shooting food on location, working with packaged foods, building the perfect breakfast shot, and more. Clients and foodies eat with their eyes first, so don't be afraid to play with your food - make sure it's YOUR image that whets their appetite!
More Fool Me: A Memoir
by Stephen FryThe British comedian recounts the highs and lows of his wild years: “A gifted writer with a perfect sense of comic timing and anecdote-spinning . . . Lots of fun.” —Kirkus ReviewsBy his early thirties, Stephen Fry—writer, comedian, star of stage and screen—had, as they say, “made it.” Much loved on British television, author of a critically acclaimed and bestselling first novel, with a glamorous and glittering cast of friends, he had more work than was perhaps good for him. As the ‘80s drew to a close, he began to burn the candle at both ends. Writing and recording by day, and haunting a never-ending series of celebrity parties, drinking dens, and poker games by night, he was a high functioning addict. He was so busy, so distracted by the high life, that he could hardly see the inevitable, headlong tumble that must surely follow . . . Filled with raw, electric extracts from his diaries of the time, More Fool Me is a brilliant, eloquent account by a man driven to create and to entertain—revealing a side to him he has long kept hidden.“Fry is an astonishingly charming fellow: erudite, playful and capable of writing in a style so intimate that readers can picture themselves sitting next to him at a splendid dinner party as he rather one-sidedly entertains the entire table.” —Slate
More Important Than the Music: A History of Jazz Discography
by Bruce D. EppersonToday, jazz is considered high art, AmericaOCOs national music, and the catalog of its recordingsOCoits discographyOCois often taken for granted. But behind jazz discography is a fraught and highly colorful history of research, fanaticism, and the intense desire to know who played what, where, and when. This history gets its first full-length treatment in Bruce D. EppersonOCOs "More Important Than the Music. " Following the dedicated few who sought to keep jazzOCOs legacy organized, Epperson tells a fascinating story of archival pursuit in the face of negligence and deception, a tale that saw curses and threats regularly employed, with fisticuffs and lawsuits only slightly rarer. Epperson examines the documentation of recorded jazz from its casual origins as a novelty in the 1920s and OCO30s, through the overwhelming deluge of 12-inch vinyl records in the middle of the twentieth century, to the use of computers by todayOCOs discographers. Though he focuses much of his attention on comprehensive discographies, he also examines the development of a variety of related listings, such as buyerOCOs guides and library catalogs, and he closes with a look toward discographyOCOs future. From the little black book to the full-featured online database, "More Important Than the Music" offers a history not just of jazz discography but of the profoundly human desire to preserve history itself. "
More Joy of Art: Keys to Appreciating Art
by Carolyn SchlamFind Even More Joy in Appreciating Art, Guided by the Insights of an Award-Winning Artist One of the greatest benefits of viewing art is that it challenges presumptions and opens our minds to new ideas. Likewise, this sequel to popular art appreciation book The Joy of Art delves even deeper to decode visual art, leading the reader to a greater understanding and perception. In entertaining and informative text by artist Carolyn Schlam, More Joy of Art discusses both historical and contemporary works of art in the context of the following characteristics: Beauty Authenticity Originality Modernity Perspective ...and the indefinable quality that makes each work of art unique and compelling. More Joy of Art provides the reader with the framework to examine works of art from any period, style, medium, or genre. With a guided tour of many notable and acclaimed works—including those that defy expectations and categorization—Schlam encourages art enthusiasts to discover the value in every work as they view them through this new lens. With these revelations on historically acclaimed work in mind, Schlam presents remarkable works by living artists, allowing the reader to apply new skills to decipher and enjoy new works of art. Concluding with an examination of the phenomenon of taste and how the appreciation of art can be enhanced by the development of a more complex palate, readers can find more joy in art as they become wise connoisseurs. With 150 color photographs and foundational insights from an artist-author, More Joy of Art is your essential tool kit to further a deeper love of art and to make a museum visit or browsing a gallery truly rewarding.
More Last-Minute Knitted Gifts
by Joelle HoversonWhen STC Craft published Joelle Hoverson's Last-Minute Knitted Gifts in 2004, the response was overwhelming and today there are nearly 100,000 copies of this classic in print. Six years later, Hoverson is full of fresh, new ideas for beautiful gifts. So STC proudly presents More Last-Minute Knitted Gifts: an elegant collection of 30 projects organized according to the time it takes to complete them, from less than two hours to more than eight. Among the projects featured are sachets, bracelets, ornaments, mittens, gloves, hats, sweaters, baby blankets, and throws.Understanding that knitters today love to personalize their projects but also need guidance along the way, Hoverson showcases many of the projects in several colors and yarn weights, and with optional embellishments and creative ideas for gift-wrapping.
More Layer Cake, Jelly Roll & Charm Quilts
by Pam Lintott Nicky LintottFor quilters of all abilities, fourteen new projects to create beautiful quilts with bundles of fabric, from the authors of Jelly Roll Inspirations. Pam and Nicky Lintott have sold over 250,000 books all over the world—testament to their extraordinary talent for creating great quilt designs with easy to follow instructions. In More Layer Cake, Jelly Roll & Charm Quilts, Pam and Nicky bring you a fresh collection of fourteen delightful quilt patterns, each with a beautiful variation design. Each project varies from lap quilts to full-sized examples, and Pam and Nicky show you how to get the most from irresistible pre-cut fabric bundles. You can vary the size of the finished quilts by using the handy &“vital statistics&” panel for your calculations. Step-by-step instructions, clear diagrams and illustrations make creating stunning quilts from pre-cut fabric bundles accessible to quilters of all abilities. Add in the lovely photographs of gorgeous quilts and you have another must-have purchase from this talented team.Uses a range of Moda™ pre-cuts, including the new fat eighth bundle!
More Math Into LaTeX
by George GrätzerFor over two decades, this comprehensive manual has been the standard introduction and complete reference for writing articles and books containing mathematical formulas. If the reader requires a streamlined approach to learning LaTeX for composing everyday documents, Grätzer's © 2014 Practical LaTeX may also be a good choice. In this carefully revised fifth edition, the Short Course has been brought up to date and reflects a modern and practical approach to LaTeX usage. New chapters have been added on illustrations and how to use LaTeX on an iPad. Key features: An example-based, visual approach and a gentle introduction with the Short Course A detailed exposition of multiline math formulas with a Visual Guide A unified approach to TeX, LaTeX, and the AMS enhancements A quick introduction to creating presentations with formulas From earlier reviews: Grätzer's book is a solution. --European Mathematical Society Newsletter There are several LaTeX guides, but this one wins hands down for the elegance of its approach and breadth of coverage. --Amazon. com, Best of 2000, Editor's choice A novice reader will be able to learn the most essential features of LaTeX sufficient to begin typesetting papers within a few hours of time. . . An experienced TeX user, on the other hand, will find a systematic and detailed discussion of LaTeX fea tures. --Report on Mathematical Physics A very helpful and useful tool for all scientists and engineers. --Review of Astronomical Tools
More More More: Making Maximalism Work in Your Home and Life
by Laurence Llewelyn-BowenLet master of Maximalism Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen tell you how to create and curate a space that you can truly love spending time in.Changing Rooms&’ flamboyant lead designer has made a great living out of being himself, having spent his entire career encouraging people to reject decorative modesty. More More More is a rejection of so-called &“good taste&” that leaves people being so in control of their own home that even life feels out of place within it, and instead celebrates exuberance, lavish living, and individuality. It&’s all about giving yourself the confidence you lack by curating your own perfect haven of chaos, so that you can live and love your stuff – in surroundings that are anything but beige!With this book, Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen will not only explain how to adopt maximalism in the home, but promises to change your outlook on living happily in it. Structured within a complete timeline of maximalism, there&’s something for everyone to love!Dive into this decor book to discover a whirlwind of topics, including: - The Principles of Layering - Asymetry - A Tricky Balancing Act- Using Pattern like a pro - Storage - to store or not to store- Collecting vs. Aqcuiring More More More is overflowing with Laurence's signature style, exuberance and a lifetime's experience in lavish living and take-no-prisoners individuality. Part narrative treatise, part visual celebration of Maximalism through the ages, it is rich in history, anecdotes and quite a few rules, most of which are to be broken!. Having spent his entire career encouraging people to reject decorative modesty, he will not only inform the reader how to embrace Maximalism in their home, but promises to change how they live within it. Minimalists beware!A must-have home decor book for Fans of Laurence Llewlyn-Bowen, a new generation of home-owners and renters who want to rebel against the mass-market principles from minimalist as well as those trying to create a healthy work-life environment. Doubling up as the perfect coffee-table book, More More More is sure to delight.
More of Roy Underhill’s The Woodwright’s Shop Classic Collection, Omnibus Ebook
by Roy UnderhillFor more than twenty-five years, Roy Underhill has taught the techniques of traditional hand-tool woodworking. In six books and on his popular, long-running PBS series, The Woodwright's Shop, America's leading authority on old-time woodcraft has inspired millions to take up chisel and plane. This new Omnibus Ebook brings together the final three books into another collection of Woodwright classics. Designed for both woodworking novices and for more seasoned woodworkers looking for enjoyable projects, these books feature step-by-step instructions, complete with easy-to-follow photographs and measured drawings. Included in this Omnibus Ebook edition: The Woodwright's ApprenticeTwenty Favorite Projects From The Woodwright's ShopThe Woodwright's Apprentice begins with directions for building a workbench. Each successive project builds new skills for the apprentice woodworker--from frame construction to dovetailing, turning, steam-bending, and carving. Among the twenty items featured are an African chair, a telescoping music stand, a walking-stick chair, a fireplace bellows, and a revolving Windsor chair. Designed both for woodworking novices and for more seasoned woodworkers looking for enjoyable projects, the book includes step-by-step directions, complete with easy-to-follow photographs and measured drawings, and an illustrated glossary of tools and terms. All of the pieces presented here are based on projects featured in past and upcoming seasons of The Woodwright's Shop television show.The Woodwright's Eclectic WorkshopThis book features step-by-step instructions for such popular projects as the Adirondack chair, tavern table, folding ladder, rocking horse, lathe, and kayak. All projects are illustrated with photographs and measured drawings. The book also includes colorful descriptions of what it was like to be a tradesperson who made a living by hand, working with the tools and methods Roy describes on television and in his books: carpenters, joiners, wheelwright, millwrights, chairmakers, and blacksmiths. As Roy puts it, he wants to examine 'the old paths in the way that they were originally taken: not as adventuresome recreations but a profession that put food on the table and clothes on the kids.'The Woodwright's GuideWorking Wood with Wedge and EdgeRoy shows how to engage the mysteries of the splitting wedge and the cutting edge to shape wood from forest to furniture. Beginning with the standing tree, each chapter of The Woodwright's Guide explores one of nine trades of woodcraft: faller, countryman and cleaver, hewer, log-builder, sawyer, carpenter, joiner, turner, and cabinetmaker. Hundreds of detailed drawings by Eleanor Underhill (Roy's daughter) illustrate the hand tools and processes for shaping and joining wood. A special concluding section contains detailed plans for making your own foot-powered lathes, workbenches, shaving horses, and taps and dies for wooden screws.
A More Perfect Ten: Writing and Producing the Ten-minute Play
by Gary GarrisonThis book is a revision of the author's pioneering book on writing and producing the 10-minute play, and it is now the most authoritative book on this emerging play form. <p><p>The 10-minute play has become a regular feature of theatre companies and festivals from coast to coast, and the author has distilled the advice of many of those people who had been instrumental in promoting the ten minute play for the last few years. Replete with advice and tips on creating the successful 10-minute play, and cautions for avoiding the pitfalls, this new edition also includes addresses for the biggest and most important 10-minute festival opportunities, new sample 10-minute plays and questions for thought and discussion, and sample layout templates for laying out the play for submission. <p><p>The savvy playwright at any level of skill can use this little book to great advantage. Plus the author Gary Garrison is warm, funny, irreverent, and essential.
A More Perfect Ten: Writing and Producing the Ten-Minute Play
by Gary GarrisonA More Perfect Ten is a revision of Gary Garrison's pioneering book on writing and producing the 10-minute play, and it is now the most authoritative book on this emerging play form. The 10-minute play has become a regular feature of theatre companies and festivals from coast to coast, and Garrison has distilled the advice of many of those people who had been instrumental in promoting the ten minute play for the last few years.Replete with advice and tips on creating the successful 10-minute play, and cautions for avoiding the pitfalls, this new edition also includes addresses for the biggest and most important 10-minute festival opportunities, new sample 10-minute plays and questions for thought and discussion, and sample layout templates for laying out the play for submission. The savvy playwright at any level of skill can use this little book to great advantage. Plus Gary Garrison is warm, funny, irreverent, and essential.
More Philosophy for Teens: Examining Reality and Knowledge (Grades 7-12)
by Paul Thomson Sharon KayeIs knowledge the greatest virtue? What is it like to be somebody else? What if tomorrow never comes? Is the world around us real? Your students will be asking these challenging questions and more after reading and completing the activities in More Philosophy for Teens. A companion to the best-selling Philosophy for Teens, this volume tackles the topics of reality and knowledge in a teenager-friendly format.The authors examine some of life's toughest questions, including identity, God, the universe, freedom, and the meaning of life. Both sides of the debates are covered on every issue, with information from some of the world's most noted philosophers included in a conversational style that teenagers will love. Grades 7-12
More Playful Precut Quilts: 15 New Projects with Blocks to Mix & Match
by Amanda NiederhauserMix and match precut blocks for endless quilt creations Embrace the creativity and fun of precut quilt projects that will have you quilting in a flash! If you are one of many readers who loved Playful Precut Quilts, you'll love this new collection of 15 quilt projects made with 12" blocks. Mix and match the blocks across all quilt projects and Amanda's precut quilt books! Use your treasured precut bundles for one-of-a-kind projects, or use this book as an excuse to stock up on more precuts that catch your eye (and your heart). Features all your favorite precuts, fat quarters, fat eighths, 10" squares, 5" squares, and 2.5" strips Select quilt projects have blocks set on point, opening up even more design possibilities With so many fabric options and quilts of various seasonal themes to choose from, the hardest part is deciding where to begin
More Polarfleece Adventures: Exciting New Fleece Techniques From The Best-selling Author Of Adventures With Polarfleece
by Nancy CornwellThe Polarfleece Adventure Continues! More your Polarfleece garments even more spectacular with exciting new fleece techniques from Nancy Cornwell! Nancy's first book, Adventures With Polarfleece, offered the basics of sewing with fleece. In More Polarfleece Adventures, Nancy teaches the "finishing touches" that transform an ordinary garment into an extraordinary creation. She begins with a refresher course on the basics, including designer buttonhole techniques, then shares innovative ways to sew and embellish fleece to make designer-quality projects. Nancy includes patterns and templates with the step-by-step instructions and has added "Scrap Happy," a chapter of fun fleece projects. Whether you are a seasoned sewer or a novice looking for basic techniques or dramatic embellishment ideas, Nancy's easygoing, conversational writing style will help you achieve your goals by providing the information and confidence to help you each step of the way.
More Sewing to Sell: Practical Advice from Industry Experts; Take Your Handmade Business to the Next Level
by Virginia LindsayThe author of Sewing to Sell shares secrets from industry experts on growing your craft business—with 16 new projects you can make and sell! Making the leap from sewing enthusiast to entrepreneur is a major accomplishment—but many new professionals find themselves facing all new challenges and questions. In More Sewing to Sell, Virginia Lindsay helps readers take their handmade business to a truly professional level with practical advice from industry experts. This hands-on guide to the sewing business includes sixteen new sewing patterns—all copyright- and royalty-free—ready to customize for craft fairs or online shops, with suggested price points included. With More Sewing to Sell, you&’ll make the most of your business&’s fabric, time, and resources!
More Show Me How: Everything We Couldn't Fit in the First Book Instructions for Life from the Everyday to the Exotic
by Lauren Smith Derek FagerstromA new collection of fun, practical, and outrageous projects from the genius minds of the original Show Me How.Volume two of the Show Me How series contains brand-new instructions that show readers how to amaze, trick, create, style, and love, among other endeavors. Ideas range from the practical (hang a ceiling fixture; hem a pair of pants) to the outrageous (boobytrap a bathroom; forge an antiquity) to the romantic (ace a school crush; send a saucy cell phone pic.) So go ahead and learn some killer pool moves. Or stage your own impromptu gallery show. Style you hair in a fauxhawk. More Show Me How is the indispensable real-life resource that helps readers live life to the fullest and be the star of the party.
More Straw Bale Building
by Peter Mack Chris MagwoodStraw bale houses are easy to build, affordable, super energy efficient, environmentally friendly, attractive, and can be designed to match the builder's personal space needs, esthetics and budget. Despite mushrooming interest in the technique, however, most straw bale books focus on "selling" the dream of straw bale building, but don't adequately address the most critical issues faced by bale house builders. Moreover, since many developments in this field are recent, few books are completely up to date with the latest techniques.More Straw Bale Building is designed to fill this gap. A completely rewritten edition of the 20,000-copy best--selling original, it leads the potential builder through the entire process of building a bale structure, tackling all the practical issues: finding and choosing bales; developing sound building plans; roofing; electrical, plumbing, and heating systems; building code compliance; and special concerns for builders in northern climates. New material includes:more extensive sections on electric wiring and plumbingupdated sections on bale finishes and finishinga section on prefabricated straw bale wallsa wider selection of case studies, photographs and illustrationsa section on common mistakesbudgeting for low-, medium- and high-cost projects, and new testing data that is in no other straw bale book.Down-to earth and complete, More Straw Bale Building makes the remarkable benefits of straw bale building available in the most comprehensive and practical book on the subject to date.Chris Magwood and Peter Mack are professional straw bale house builders and consultants who have constructed over 40 straw bale structures and have taught workshops and seminars in several countries. Chris is editor of The Last Straw Journal, an international quarterly devoted to straw-bale building, and the coauthor of Straw Bale Details: A Manual for Designers and Builders (New Society Publishers, 2003).
More Stunning Stitches for Crazy Quilts: 350 Embroidered Seam Designs, 33 Shape-Template Designs for Perfect Placement
by Kathy Seaman ShawCrazy quilt seams for the adventurous embroiderer Follow the crazy quilt road with Kathy Seaman Shaw! You loved Stunning Stitches for Crazy Quilts, and we now bring you 350 more techniques perfect for use in crazy quilting projects. Kathy guides you through templates to get fantastic seams every time. Discover more seams in this collection, with taller and wider options to fill complex areas of your quilt. You will find instructions on creating embroidery stitches, including the stitches from her first collection. 350 creative and intricate seam designs from popular instructor Kathy Seaman Shaw Trace templates to make perfectly spaced seams and embroidered perfection Each seam is shown stitched out and includes a legend noting the stitches used for each seam
More Teach Yourself VISUALLY Jewelry Making
by Chris Franchetti MichaelsThe visual way to advance your jewelry makingUnlike other crafts that focus on a fairly narrow range of techniques and materials, jewelry making is very broad; the techniques encompass everything from bead stringing to metal stamping to working with different types of clay. More Teach Yourself VISUALLY Jewelry Making picks up where Teach Yourself VISUALLY Jewelry Making & Beading leaves off and gives you even more techniques to create new types of jewelry.Beginning with a concise overview of jewelry making tools and essential techniques, the book gives you technique-specific chapters covering: designing with chain, basic metal work, metal cold connections, sculpting with metal clay, embellishing metal, using adhesives, and working with resin, glaze, and leather. Plus, a chapter of example projects gives you instruction for making 11 unique pieces to add to your jewelry collection.Step-by-step instructions are accompanied by clear, detailed photosFeatures a collection of appealing patterns using the techniques describedOther titles by Chris Franchetti Michaels: Teach Yourself VISUALLY Jewelry Making & Beading, Teach Yourself VISUALLY Beadwork, Beading VISUAL Quick Tips, and Wire Jewelry VISUAL Quick TipsIf you're a beginning to intermediate jewelry maker looking to add up-to-the-minute techniques to your repertoire, More Teach Yourself VISUALLY Jewelry Making has you covered.