Presents history as a dynamic process shaped by human expectations, difficult choices, & the surprising consequences. Focusing on history as a process, this title helps students to think historically & to develop into citizens who value the past. ...

This book offers a social & cultural history of American culture in the formative years of the twentieth century, examining forms such as vaudeville, early film, popular songs, modernist art, & many others in the context of contemporary social changes. ...

An inspiring book packed full of creative card-making ideas for every occasion. Handy hints, tips & techniques are included to help young card-makers create their own cards with each activity clearly illustrated using easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions. ...

Helps to create your own original cards, for a truly personal gift. This title

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In a voice that mixes dry humor & clear, concise instruction, Mc Cloud's cartoon narrator shows readers how to master the human condition through word & image in a brilliantly minimalist way. Comic book devotees as well as the most uninitiated will marvel at this journey into a once-underappreciated art form. ...

Start a brand new hobby or enjoy your existing passion for crochet with this fabulous Making Crochet Blankets book!

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Start a brand new hobby or enjoy your existing passion for crochet with this fabulous Making Crochet  Cushions book!

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Learn how to make free-standing screens using wooden frames & panels (or ready-made screen blanks). Amanda Howes shows how a range of simple decorating techniques can transform inexpensive materials into stylish & unusual pieces to complement all tastes & interiors. ...

Learn how to transform ordinary eggshells into these stylish & eye-catching ornaments. Starting with a blown eggshell, you can create elegant trinket boxes which open to reveal a sumptuous fabric interior, or even a complete miniature scene. Many different styles of decoration can be applied to the surface, & the finished project mounted on a graceful st&. Elaborately decorated eggs are traditional gifts in many countries. The extravagant jewelled pieces created by Carl Faberge for the Russian imperial family are the most famous examples; these were fashioned from precious metals & gemstones, but real eggs & simple materials can make delightful decorations for the home & special gifts for friends & family. Basic eggcraft techniques are not difficult, & no elaborate equipment is needed to start. To inspire your creativity, the book

Includes:: full instructions for making more than 30 different designs, illustrating a wide range of decorative techniques.

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Details: Sue Pearl introduces a beguiling menagerie of comical creatures, which can be simply made using pipe cleaners,
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