This book contains a comprehensive guide to hand-loom weaving, with information on tools and equipment, materials and quantities, pattern weaving, weaving with cards, and much more. Complete with step-by-step instructions and useful illustrations, this volume is ideal for the beginner, and would make for a worthy addition to collections of related literature. Contents include: “Introduction to the Craft”, “Simplicity of the Basic Principles”, “Task of the Learner”, “A Simple Loom”, “Use of...

A collection of the year's best fiction, poetry, and personal essays, featuring thirty-seven recipients of the Olive Woolley Burt and Typewriter Awards: Linda Allison, Alice M. Batzel, Joseph A. Batzel, Lauryn Christopher, Emily Robyn Clark, Megan Condie, Vince Font, Gina G, Alexis Hansen, Jo Lynne Harline, Danielle Harward, Amanda Hill, Lorraine Jeffery, Rachelle Knapp, L. S. Kunz, Caryn Larrinaga, C. H. Lindsay, Terra Luft, Inna V. Lyon, Wm David Mallery, Paula Murcia, Eve Oeme, John M. ...

From leading authorities, this book presents evidence-based strategies for using multimethod assessment to enhance clinical practice. The volume is organized around key assessment targets in the areas of personality, psychopathology, and clinical management (for example, treatment planning and progress monitoring). Each chapter presents multiple methods that are particularly useful for assessing the issue at hand, provides a framework for using these methods together, and reviews the empir...

Now in a fully revised and updated second edition, this definitive text provides comprehensive coverage of all aspects of total ankle replacement (TAR), written by authors who are recognized experts in the field. Though the main focus is on total ankle replacement prostheses available for use in North America, the lessons learned and presented here are applicable to the growing volume of cases worldwide.Divided into five thematic sections, each chapter is a purposeful mix of theory...

Bringing together the most up-to-date information on all aspects of primary and revision total ankle replacement (TAR), this definitive text focuses on TAR procedures and prostheses available for use in North America with additional “lessons learned” from the international community. The text is evidence-based, includes bullet points for quick reference, and is heavy on step-by-step photographs during surgery. Accordingly, the chapter content over four main sections is a purposeful mix of ...

School knowledge has been a subject for historians, notably in the field of history of education. concentrating on the educational aspects of particular historical periods, however, links with contemporary education have often remained undeveloped.; This text attempts to account for the growth of increased interest by sociologists and others in school subjects since the 1960s. Goodson's analysis of his own work in the UK and North America examines the range of insights afforded of the natu...

In Personality, Religion, and Leadership, Christopher F. J. Ross and Leslie J. Francis illustrate how Jungian archetypes can help religious leaders understand and deal with their personal spiritual journeys in times of stress and success and build strong religious communities that contain a diverse array of psychological types.

In this interdisciplinary Handbook, editors Ethan C. Busby, Christopher F. Karpowitz, and Cara J. Wong explore not just what political psychology is but what it could be. In so doing, they - and the chapter authors - examine and expand political psychology’s scope and relevance. Bringing together a diverse array of authors to examine both core topics and emerging themes, they combine foundational insights with fresh perspectives to consider what innovations exist and are needed in the fiel...

The Ultimate Christmas Library: 400+ Novels, Stories, Poems, Carols & Legends offers a comprehensive exploration of holiday literature, weaving together an eclectic tapestry of narratives that celebrate the many facets of Christmas. This anthology traverses genres and eras, from timeless tales of generosity and redemption to enchanting folklore and enduring carols. Exploring themes of compassion, joy, and reflection, the collection includes standout pieces that resonate with the spirit of ...

This book contains a complete and timeless guide to basketry, including information on tools, materials, common problems, different techniques, and much more. Written in clear, plain language and full of invaluable tips, this illustrated handbook will appeal to anyone with an interest in basket-making, and would make for a great addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: “Introduction”, “Variety of Materials”, “Brief History of the Craft”, “Preparation and Treatment”, ...

This vintage guidebook provides instructions on how to design and make lampshades. Illustrated with useful diagrams, it instructs the reader in the different types of frames and their construction, covering materials, making patterns, assembly and finishing techniques, and it remains a helpful and practical text for anyone interested in textiles, design and classic handicrafts. Contents summary: Making Lampshades; Preface; introduction; Chapter 1 - Foundations, coverings, preparation, patt...

e-artnow presents to you the greatest Christmas novels, magical Christmas tales, legends, most famous carols and the unique poetry of the giants of literature dedicated to this one and only holiday: The Gift of the Magi (O. Henry) The Holy Night (Selma Lagerlöf) A Merry Christmas & Other Christmas Stories (Louisa May Alcott) A Letter from Santa Claus (Mark Twain) Silent Night The Night After Christmas The Child Born at Bethlehem The Adoration of the Shepherds The Visit of the Wise Men As J...