Framing is an element of construction that refers to the fitting together of pieces of wood or metal to give a structure support and shape. This vintage book contains a complete introductory guide to the subject, offering instructions and information pertaining to the construction and installation of frames for barns, mills, warehouses, church spires, etc. This volume is highly recommended for woodworkers with an interest in framing, as well as others involved in the construction of wooden...

"A brilliant, disturbing study of anorexic behavior amongst medieval Italian female saints . . . original, controversial, superbly executed." — Kirkus ReviewsIs there a resemblance between the contemporary anorexic teenager counting every calorie in her single-minded pursuit of thinness, and an ascetic medieval saint examining her every desire? Rudolph M. Bell suggests that the answer is yes."Everyone interested in anorexia nervosa . . . sh...

The night before his final exams, a semi-alcoholic teenager packs up his gear and disappears into the woods. Totally unprepared for bush life, he nearly dies until he meets someone else who has her own reasons to hide.

The essential volume on the biology and behavior of these remarkable insects. "This transformative work will be an inspiration to students of entomology." — ChoiceThe cockroach is truly an evolutionary wonder. This definitive volume provides a complete overview of suborder Blattaria, highlighting the diversity of these amazing insects in their natural environments. Beginning with a foreword by Edward O. Wilson, the book explores the fascinating natural hist...

Seventeen-year-old Alex Jackson comes home from school to find that his father, a CBC news cameraman, wants to take him to China's capital, Beijing. Once there, Alex finds himself on his own in Tian An Men Square as desperate students fight the Chinese army for their freedom. Separated from his father and carrying illegal videotapes, Alex must trust the students to help him escape.Closely based on eyewitness accounts of the massacre in Beijing, Forbidden City is a powerful...

It's the most wonderful time of the year! OK—scratch that. It's time for another obligatory family gathering. And nothing spices up the egg nog like bringing your partner home. Surely your belligerent brother-in law, your gimlet-eyed granny and your drunken uncle will keep it classy. With forced proximity and alcoholic beverages, what could possibly go wrong?Stories and AuthorsDecked Out by Eva MooreA Perfect Fit by Adrienne Bell

Antiquarian Gleanings in the North of England by William Bell Scott is a richly illustrated and meticulously curated exploration of England’s historical treasures. This remarkable work presents an array of antique furniture, silver plate, church ornaments, architectural fragments, and other artifacts of deep cultural value—each carefully documented to preserve the legacy of the region’s artistic and historical heritage.Scott’s detailed descriptions and expert obser...

A dramatic and moving YA novel by Ting-xing Ye, the internationally acclaimed author of A Leaf in the Bitter Wind, working with her husband, William Bell, author of the award-winning novels for young adults Forbidden City, Zack, and Stones..Throwaway Daughter tells the dramatic and moving story of Grace Dong-mei Parker, a typical Canadian teenager until the day she witnesses the Tiananmen mas...

Establishing the Colony: The narrative focuses on the efforts of a group of pioneers who are tasked with establishing a colony on the Moon. The novel delves into the technical, social, and personal challenges they face in this ambitious undertaking.Moon's Environment: The book provides imaginative descriptions of the Moon's environment, including its landscape, atmosphere, and the effects on human life. It reflects the scientific understanding and speculative ideas of the early 20th centur...

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The Moon Colony by William Dixon Bell presents a visionary and engaging tale of humanity’s bold step beyond Earth, where ambition meets the harsh realities of an unfamiliar world. Bell skillfully crafts a narrative that captures both the excitement and the uncertainty of establishing life on the Moon, drawing readers into a story filled with exploration, innovation, and human resilience. As the colony grows, so do the challenges—testing not only survival b...

Some of the sketches constituting these Antiquarian Gleanings were done before the idea of publication presented itself: very soon, however, the author found that objects of antiquarian interest were sufficiently numerous in this Nor-Humbrian province to suggest the advantage of going over the field, pencil in hand, and dedicating a small work to its Ornamental Antiquities.In following out this intention, the author has not confined himself to any particular class of objects. In som...