Learn how to create beautiful h&-lettered stationery art & other decorations with Modern Calligraphy a sophisticated interactive book full of exquisite sample alphabets fun exercises & simple step-by-step projects From modern calligraphy in ink to hand lettering in chalk on blackboard & brush lettering in paint you will discover a variety of ingenious & unique ways to turn words & letters into projects that can be given as gifts sent as snail mail or used within your home decor Among other things you will learn to create eyecatching letterforms embellish with swirls & flourishes free-brush letters on canvas & digitize your work for printing Along the way you will find plenty of inspiration & helpful artist tips to encourage you as well as numerous open practice pages to help you develop your own lettering style You can customize letters & words developing your own rules & methods as you go With oractical projects for all sorts of celebrations from engagements & weddings to baby showers & even Halloween Modern Calligraphy will give you the inspiration as well as the skills to turn your everyday handwriting into artwork ...

The past hundred years in China have seen almost continuous transformation & upheaval From Confucianist monarchy to warlordism from fanatically doctrinaire socialist tyranny to almost doctrineless social-capitalism China has experienced political cultural & economic disintegration reunion & revolution on an unprecedented scale Beginning with the overthrow of the Emperor in 1911 Moise guides us through a century of ever-unfolding drama with characteristic clarity & balance Examining the effects of the communist revolution he argues that in the early days Mao Zedong established the most effective government China had ever known & that even during the bizarre excesses & blood-letting of the Cultural Revolution there were still issues that were dealt with in a rational & effective manner Moving on to the developments since the death of Mao in 1976 in a section fully revised & updated for this new edition Moise gives a nuanced account of the two sides of China its spectacularly successful programme of capitalist economic development & its continuing dictatorship He contends that dictatorship is now much less total than it was until the mid-70s; although dissenters are still persecuted their very existence is evidence of a significant loosening of repression However there is a heavy price being paid for the Chinese economic miracle The environmental effects of this boom already stretch well beyond the borders of China Modern Chinasends us a clear message the rapid & fundamental change that has framed the last century has not slowed or stalled but acts as a pointer to the near certainty of significant further change To understand China s future we must understand its past Edwin E Moise is Professor of History at Clemson University South Carolina & a specialist in the history of China & Vietnam His previous works include Land Reform in China & North Vietnam (1983) & Tonkin Gulf & the Escalation of the Vietnam War (1996) ...

China today is never out of the news from international finance to human rights controversies global coverage of its rising international presence & the Chinese 'economic miracle' It seems to be a country of contradictions a peasant society with some of the world's most futuristic cities heir to an ancient civilization that is still trying to find a modern identity This Very Short Introduction offers the reader an entry to understanding the world's most populous nation giving an integrated picture of modern Chinese society culture economy politics & art In this new edition Rana Mitter addresses China's current global position accounting for the country's growth in global significance over the past decade ABOUT THE SERIES The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly Our expert authors combine facts analysis perspective new ideas & enthusiasm to make interesting & challenging topics highly readable ...

Homestyle A Cookbook is the easiest & most fun way for today's home cooks to inspire their weeknight cooking routines 75 of the most popular comfort foods get a super tasty twist using modern ingredients flavours & techniques Some recipe twists are unexpected mash-ups in global favourites such as Thai Stir-Fry IMachos & Lamb Curry Gnocchi Some are healthier versions of comforting favourites such as Quinoa Cake Huevos Rancheros Others are sinfully delicious revisions on drive-through cravings such as Chorizo Cheeseburger with Chimichurri Aioli & of course no modern foodie's manifesto is complete without a kombucha recipe (hello Pomegranate Kombucha Floats) & spiralised zucchini noodles (Shrimp Scampi Zoodle Bake is a must-try!) This cookbook is the perfect way to bring your home cooking to life have a blast in the kitchen & create unforgettable meals This book will have 75 recipes & 75 color photographs ...

An introduction to the latest trend in architecture & interior design the container 248 pages 300 colour Hart Aidan ...

' In our era criticism is not merely a library of secondary aids to the understanding & appreciation of literary texts but also a rapidly expanding body of knowledge in its own right' David Lodge This anthology uses extracts from the works of the leading thinkers in the field of literary criticism to introduce the main ideas at the centre of today s literary & cultural debates Each extract begins with an introduction that places the writing in context & ends with suggestions for further reading that will help students research the subject further The new edition has been thoroughly updated & expanded to reflect the latest developments in the field so there is now more coverage of post-colonialism Queer theory & Ecocritical perspectives There are enhanced references to web & electronic sources & a glossary of key terms to help students understand the subject ...

Modern Data Science with R is a comprehensive data science textbook for undergraduates that incorporates statistical & computational thinking to solve real-world problems with data Rather than focus exclusively on case studies or programming syntax this book illustrates how statistical programming in the state-of-the-art RRStudio computing environment can be leveraged to extract meaningful information from a variety of data in the service of addressing compelling statistical questions Contemporary data science requires a tight integration of knowledge from statistics computer science mathematics & a domain of application This book will help readers with some background in statistics & modest prior experience with coding develop & practice the appropriate skills to tackle complex data science projects The book features a number of exercises & has a flexible organization conducive to teaching a variety of semester courses ...

Learn dental assisting top to bottom from the best with the most comprehensive most current & most trusted text available For more than 40 years students & practitioners alike have relied on Modern Dental Assisting for its cutting-edge content easy-to-grasp writing style step-by-step procedures engaging learning features & top-notch visuals to master all aspects of dental assisting The 12th edition showcases a br&-new illustration program & content on technological advances public health & access to care teledentistry infection control guidelines the Zika virus Ebola the oral-systemic health connection & much more Written by trusted experts Doni Bird & Debbie Robinson this?is the all-in-one learning resource you need to stay ahead of the curve in the modern world of dental assisting Comprehensive cutting edge content provides a single start-to-finish source for dental assisting training Step-by-step procedures use color coding key-step icons & clinical photos to demonstrate key dental assisting competencies for both general & expanded functions
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