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American design authority Clarence Hornung traces the history of American crafts from utilitarian objects of early American frontiersmen to ornamental showpieces of the late 19th century. From cigar-store Indians to grandfather clocks, this hefty volume offers a thorough selection of works catalogued by the Index of American Design in the 1930s for the WPA. Of the book's 2,900 illustrations (scattered throughout nearly 850 pages), 800 are in color, making Treasury of American Design and Antiques an amazing survey and a valuable resource. ... Read more

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Treasury of American Design & Antiques
This is a wonderfully written book containing almost 3,000 illustrations, including 800 in full color. This book is a superb reference containg pieces from early Colonial times to the close of the nineteenth century.From roughhewn frontier functionalism to decorative elegance and the finest craftsmanship, to household objects and ornaments.It's an interesting read and a perfect reference for designers and decorators alike, or simply a perfect coffee table accessory. ... Read more

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Early Clay Actors in the Northwest
This is an excellent overview, and the only one, as far as I know, of the growth of studio ceramics in the Pacific Northwest from the 1920's through the 1970's.It fascinates me, by presenting the work of artists who are household names and/or my teacher, or a friend's teacher.Thus, it is both intimate and covers a lot of territory (Washington to Montana, south through Idaho to Oregon with dips into California).These old artists help one understand the background of Northwest clay work now.Lots of B&W photos.It's a good book, because it fills the need for review/perusal of a specifically local past in ceramics. ... Read more

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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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Includes approximately 2350 main entries and 3250 subsidiary entries in the important Index to Registered Designs 1842-83, bringing the coverage up to 1990. For quick reference, it has been recast in strict alphabetical order. ... Read more

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This book addresses two problems facing the increasing number of scholars of Chinese art and artists. First, there is no recent definitive first reference book on Chinese artists, collectors, and connoisseurs except those written in Chinese. Second, the vast majority of researchers in this field cannot readily read Chinese. Thus Part I, the Master Dictionary, is a sourcebook for artist information and identification. Part II presents a simple methodology for identifying characters by a modified stroke counting system. ... Read more

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This is an EXACT reproduction of a book published before 1923. This IS NOT an OCR'd book with strange characters, introduced typographical errors, and jumbled words.This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book. ... Read more

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A supplement to Joyce Shields' "Make It" (1975), this is an index to over 35,000 projects detailed in 450 English-language titles published from January 1974 through May 1987, "Make It--II" incorporates handicraft projects in needleworking, electronics, woodworking, toy-making, fence-building, and a myriad of other practical and decorative crafts. The titles indexed in this volume--including such magazines as "Better Homes & Gardens, Family Circle", and "Woman's Day"--were found in working collections in a variety of different-sized public libraries and in an undergraduate library. ... Read more

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This resource provides school library media specialists and teachers with information about the Middle East, identifies quality literature about the region, and provides ways to use that literature in K-12 schools. In Part I, after providing background information about the countries and peoples of the Middle East, the authors present guidelines for selecting children's and young adult literature about the region. In the chapters of Part II, the authors discuss literature related to the region in general and to the major ethnic groups of the region. Included in these chapters is a complete annotated bibliography of children's and young adult books with evaluations, reading/interest level, review sources, awards/prizes, and Accelerated Reader/Reading Counts availability. Finally, in Part III, the authors identify strategies for incorporating literature about the Middle East into libraries and classrooms with separate chapters for elementary and secondary SLMS and teachers. ... Read more

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In these times of touchy cultural boundaries, educating children is the best way to support the future
In these times of touchy cultural boundaries, educating children is the best way to support the future. "Books about the Middle East: Selecting and Using them with Children and Adolescents" is a guide for libraries to help children learn about cultural diversity through their school and public libraries, discussing books that help teachers deal with the cultural differences that may arise when they speak with their students. Sure to fill in educators and librarians on everything they need to know to enhance their curriculum with tolerance and diversity, "Books about the Middle East: Selecting and Using them with Children and Adolescents" is highly recommended for community libraries.
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This is a fully comprehensive index to the features and articles which appeared in all issues of the "Model Engineer" from 1975 to 1992. Back issues of the magazine constitute a reference source for all readers with an interest in the hobby, but for whom searching for a specific reference can be both time consuming and frustrating. The book is divided into three main sections, the main index being a fully cross referenced guide to articles, letters, advice and discussion columns from the magazine. The authors index is a complete list of articles listed by authors' surnames. The long series index contains details of building projects which featured over several volumes, also listed by "pet" names. ... Read more

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This encyclopedia of collectibles includes feature articles on over 85 of the leading manufacturers, plus the latest detailed information and pricing on over 50,000 collectibles. Profiles of more than 200 artists are included, as well as 32 pages of beautiful full-color photography showcasing over 250 products. ... Read more

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The Bible of "Book Value" for the serious collector.
A good amount of information on the manufacturers and artists responsible for a multitude of collectible lines. Includes a comprehensive listing of who offers member benefits for the increasingly popular Collector Clubs.Page after page offering immediate access to official item numbers, issueyear and quantity, original issue price and the all-important currentmarket value. Take one of these with you on your next trip to an antiquemall. No longer will you pass on great bargains because, "you justdidn't have any idea what it was worth". ... Read more

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This book is a definitive how-to guide for corresponding with TV and movie stars, politicians, business executives and many others. Perfect for fans, researchers, teachers or anyone else who would like to reach a mover & shaker! ... Read more

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This Book & Cynthia Mattison are the BEST
I am a handicapped person and I just started collecting autographs via mail. I was using 2 other books at first and had about a 20 to 30 percent return using their addresses and techniques. I started using Cynthia's book and I am now around 70 to 80 percent. I receive 5 to 10 autographs per day and with her technique, I received a lot of photo's and personal notes from the celebrities. The turn around time was great and I can't believe the results I've been receiving. I sent Cynthia an email about some addresses that were wrong and she personally wrote me back to thank me(She also has her own Web Site). She is a very nice person and she really knows her autograph business. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to collect autographs through the mail. Thanks Again Cynthia! ... Read more

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This is an OCR edition without illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from GeneralBooksClub.com. You can also preview excerpts from the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Original Published by: Popular mechanics company in 1910 in 232 pages; Subjects: Patternmaking; Crafts & Hobbies / Sewing; Language Arts & Disciplines / Library & Information Science; Reference / General; Reference / Bibliographies & Indexes; Reference / Dictionaries; Technology & Engineering / Manufacturing; ... Read more

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Listing of period tailoring manuals and other pattern books
This book is for the costume researcher. It lists period tailoring manuals from the 16th century to late 20th century chronologically. Then it has modern books on costume as well, like Janet Arnold. Talks about the history of the paper pattern.
Several period tailoring manuals have been re-published by companies such as R.L.Shep.
I have ran across a few books that should be listed in here, that aren't but for the most part I have found many more that I want to search out.
The index has some wonderful category listings such as undergarments, but no listing for children's clothing.
If you are a costume researcher who want to find interesting books to ILL or travel to visit the museums and libraries that have the originals, this is a wonderful book to add to your collection.
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