Synopsis: The bible of modern ceramics, in a new, completely revised editionSusan Peterson's The Craft and Art of Clay--a sell-out success in two editions--has long set the standard for both instructional and inspirational books in the area of ceramics. This third edition of her book has been redesigned and is even more comprehensive, with more pages, more illustrations, more color, and new information on practical and artistic topics.The color charts of…

Synopsis: Text: English, Dutch (translation)

Synopsis: A history of the bridal wedding costume and gown in America including native Indian costumes, costumes influenced by European designs, American designs, Victorian dresses, jazz age flappers, Gibson girls, African American caftans, to designs demonstrating the individuality of each bride.

Synopsis: Offers exercises that encourage a creative approach to the techniques of sketching, using color, painting, and portraying abstract ideas, as well as concrete objects.

Synopsis: Lee Wards Illustrated Library of Arts and Crafts Volume 1.

Synopsis: Text: English, German (translation)

Synopsis: 1997 Discovering Art History Third Edition (H) by Gerald F. Brommer ***ISBN-13: 9780871922991 ***638 Pages

Synopsis: Native American artist Helen Cordero (1915-1994) is best known for her remarkable clay Storytellers--figures of mothers, fathers, grandmothers, and grandfathers covered with tumbling children. Get to know her work, and that of other artists from the Cochiti Pueblo in New Mexico. Unique activities encourage kids to use their imagination to enter the New Mexican pueblo, to explore the details of the sculptures, to think like an artist, and to…

Synopsis: Book by Toale, Bernard

Synopsis: Book by Mueller, Mary K.

Synopsis: How does classroom management affect student achievement? What techniques do teachers find most effective? How important are schoolwide policies and practices in setting the tone for individual classroom management?In this follow-up to What Works in Schools, Robert J. Marzano analyzes research from more than 100 studies on classroom management to discover the answers to these questions and more. He then applies these findings to a series of…

Synopsis: What works in education? How do we know? How can teachers find out? How can educational research find its way into the classroom? How can we apply it to help our individual students? Questions like these arise in most schools, and busy educators often don't have time to find the answers.

Synopsis: Artwork from the collection of the Metropolitan Museum, accompanied by commentary, depict cats, and range from an ancient Egyptian sculpture to a painting by Renoir

Synopsis: In the company of National Geographic writers and photographers explore islands of preservation set amid some of the most populated areas of the United States. Meet naturalists and rangers, fishermen and fellow travelers. Journey from the fog-drenched cliffs and teeming tide pools of Acadia in Maine to the glistening saw grass of Florida's Everglades. Go underground at Mammouth Cave. Hike through rhododendrons and mountain laurel for a misty…

Synopsis: Here is a reference for anyone in the interior design field, with over 1,000 clearly defined and concise entries covering all elements of interior design.

Synopsis: Book by Andrews, Peter

Synopsis: Lion of Victory -- Sacred city of the Ganges -- A maharaja divine -- The tale of three princes -- The defiant one.

Synopsis: Text and lavish photographs present the artistic treasures of Ch'in Shih Huang-ti, first Chinese emperor, and his successors.

Synopsis: Learn how to become a skilled, successful gardener one step at a time. Easy-to-follow illustrated lessons give you all the information you need to grow your favorite vegetables, flowers, trees, and shrubs.

Synopsis: Architecture and Design Magazine.