Are the same people that come to this category to protest the art of bull fighting and all it represents?
The same bigots that demonise gay people in said category?
Are they the same limp wristed folk who have something against seal clubbing?
Do they not realise it takes skill to club a baby seal without ruining a pelt? ( it took my Grandmother years to learn her craft )
Does the bull fighting ” nay sayer ” have anything better to do?
Should a study of the effect of tofu eating on the brain be put on the table?
Let’s face it, those “report it” button pushing individuals are the same tofu addicts who would whine and moan if the last tofu tree was cut down. They are the pseudoscientists who would protest that clubbing a baby seal contributes to global warming. They would protest the use of mechanical harvesters in the bean feilds as being “cruel and unusual punishment” for the bean plants. It is difficult, however, to evaluate if the protestors are limp wristed until we put this issue to the test. Therefore, I propose the following challange. I challange any of the protestors to arm wrestle the Rev. Gnome, dj, elliot, my cousin Elmo, and jpturboprop at a time and place to be announced. Line up, all you limp wristed, whingey, bombastic, button pushing, overinflated tofu sniffers. Identify yourselves, and prepare for the ultimate test of your ligimentous integrity. Our esteemed panel will put this question to the test. dj, can you bring some camel filets for a barbie? I will bring the wine. Elliot and the Rev. can bring the beer! This should be some party!!! Ole’
Long live the bull fighter! Long live the Bull!
EDIT: My cousin Elmo says that all those limp wristed tofu sniffing whingers need to come to the challange with their orthopoedic surgeons because he is going to twist their limp wrists into pretzels, then tie their arms together behind their heads, then roll them down the hill next to the school in Nimbin… He is really pumped up about this one! Oh, yes, and he wants VB this time, not any of that watery New…
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Step2 Easel For Two with Bonus Magnetic Letters/Numbers $42.49 This unique easel design doubles the fun! It features two hinged easels — one with a chalkboard and one with a metal dry-erase board. Includes 77 foam magnetic letters, numbers and signs. There is a paper clip on each side for drawing and painting activities. Middle storage area holds art supplies for easy access from both sides. Deep trays and pencil ledges keep paint, brushes, markers, chalk an… |
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Step2 Flip and Doodle Easel Desk with Stool $47.54 The Flip ‘N Doodle Easel Desk gives little artists their very own art studio for designing, doodling and dreaming. It features an upright easel that folds down into a desktop. Easel has a built-in metal dry-erase board, and large 13″x20″ work surface. The Flip ‘N Doodle provides storage galore. Molded-in trays organize paints, markers and supplies, and a cup holder provides the perfect spot for ma… |
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Wilton Trim-N-Turn Ultra Rotating Cake Stand $15.07 Trim ‘n Turn Ultra. The Trim N’ Turn Ultra is a mid level turn-table with a locking mechanism. Soft grip bottom and center ring for complete control. The 12″ platform separates from the base for quick and easy cleaning by hand or in the dishwasher. This package contains (1) 12″ turntable platform and a 3″ high 9″ wide base…. |
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Mastering Your Table Saw (A Fine Woodworking Video Workshop) [VHS] $15.00 … |
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The Martha Stewart Holiday Collection – Martha’s Classic Thanksgiving $1.45 The Martha Stewart Holiday Collection: Martha’s Classic Thanksgiving is a most pleasant and entertaining way to find inspiration for a Thanksgiving less ordinary. Taken from past episodes of Stewart’s television programs, Classic Thanksgiving presents five ways to cook a turkey, beginning with “Turkey 101,” in which Martha prepares a fairly traditional meal while revealing the story of her Thanksg… |
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Small Table Top Bicycles (DVD 76 minutes) $39.95 Another good title for these bikes would be “Miles and Miles of Smiles. They’ve certainly brought a lot of smiles to people’s faces. When I made my first two or three small bikes back in the early 80′s, I hand formed the handlebars. It was time consuming, and the results were less than perfect. I thought to myself, “this is ridiculous, there must be a better way”. So, I came up with a simple fixt… |
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Adjustable Table/Lap Stand $15.04 FRANK A. EDMUNDS-A 8.5×24 hardwood split rail scroll frame with adjustable lap stand. Perfect for: cross stitch needlepoint crewel and embroidery…. |
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Artograph Design Master Projector design master projector with stand $194.99 Price is for 1 EA.Comes equipped with an adjustable vertical standthat easily clamps to any tabletop up to 2″ thick.Original designs and patterns up to 6″ x 6″ can beprojected onto a tabletop from 70% reduction to 4xenlargement for fast and easy tracing. Removedfrom the stand, it will enlarge up to 30 times ontoa wall or canvas for producing murals, banners, signs, or any large graphic. Features a… |
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Wacom CTH461 Sliver Bamboo Craft (Factory Refurbished) $59.95 Bamboo Craft is the perfect tool for unleashing the creativity of digital scrapbookers, memory makers, and crafters. Get hands-on with your projects with the addition of Multi-Touch, which allows you to navigate your computer using simple gestures and finger taps. When combined with Wacom’s pen-input technology, Multi-Touch gives you a powerful way to work with your computer. The tablet’s active a… |
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Alex Toys Friends 4 Ever Bracelet Making Kit $15.99 What are the A – list wrists wearing? Friends 4 Ever Bracelet Kit! Everything you need to make up to 22 snazzy Bracelets. Hours of fun for parties, rainy days, camp, scouts, slumber parties and more. We pulled some “strings” so you can give this cool gift this holiday season. Includes 4 color-coded looms to make 2 styles of Bracelets; Also has 22 colors of string (solids, variegated and multi-colo… |
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Martin Smart Hobby White Art Table $71.49 This versatile drafting table features a large surface area that tilts from flat to almost vertical. This table is adjustable and has a convenient pencil ledge. |
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‘Napoli’ Art Easel $35.89 Color: BlackMaterials: Aluminum, plastic, rubberRubber feet prevent slippageAccomodates a canvas up to 27 inches high |
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Martin MXZ Drawing/Art Table (48 x 31.5) $139.99 The Martin MXZ drawing table is constructed of heavy gauge steel and features a mechanism that adjusts both height and tilt. This table is equipped with a rigid and durable steel foot plate and a rear facing accessory shelf. |
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Martin Ashley Creative Black Hobby Table Set $84.99 Set includes: Table, stoolColor: Cherrywood top, black baseMaterials: Metal, vinyl, plastic, press board, foam |
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Martin Creation Station Deluxe White Hobby Table $119.99 This Martin Creation Station Deluxe Hobby Table is ideal for drafting, art, hobbies and most multi-purpose uses. This hobby table features a one-hand tilt-angle mechanism that adjusts the table top from 0- to 45-degrees. |
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Martin Black Creation Station Drafting Table, Chair, Lamp and Tray Set $197.38 Set includes: Table, draft-height chair, clamp-on lamp, trayColor: Cherrywood top, black baseMaterials: Press board, steel, plastic, cloth, foam |
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Martin Creation Station Deluxe Black Hobby Table $114.99 This Martin Creation Station Deluxe Hobby Table is ideal for drafting, art, hobbies and most multi-purpose uses. This hobby table features a one-hand tilt-angle mechanism that adjusts the table top from 0- to 45-degrees. |
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Martin Manchester Split Top Drawing/ Hobby Table $99.99 This Martin Manchester Split Top Hobby Table is ideal for drafting, art, hobbies and most multi-purpose uses. This hobby table features a sturdy base, a split top tilting section and a four-post heavy steel construction. |
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Martin Ridgeline Adjustable Drafting Table $197.99 This Martin Ridgeline Table is ideal for drafting, art, hobby and most multi-purpose uses. This drafting table features a durable white Melamine top, durable steel base and four easy grip knobs allows full adjustability of tilt angle. |
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Van Dyck Wooden Artist Painting Table Top Easel $40.99 Color: Wood Materials: Wood, metalDimensions: 26 inches high X 16.5 inches long X 15 inches wideMaximum canvas height: 34.75 inches |
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Bob Ross Wooden Table Top Artist Easel $45.99 Color: Natural Materials: Wood, steel, plasticPackage includes one (1) adjustable easel |
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Martin Berkeley Classic Adjustable Drafting Table $109.99 This Martin Berkeley Classic Table is ideal for drafting, art, hobby and most multi-purpose uses. This drafting table features a sturdy base, adjustable height and a convenient folding design for easy storage. |
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Martin White Creation Station Drafting Table, Chair, Lamp and Tray Set $229.99 Set includes: Table, draft-height chair, clamp-on lamp, trayColor: White, blackMaterials: Press board, steel, plastic, cloth, foam |
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Martin Adjustable Angle Parallel Edge Board (23 x 31) $89.99 Color: BrownDimensions: 20 inches high x 23 inches wide x 31 inches long Materials: Wood, steel |
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Martin White Berkeley Maxum 36′ x 48′ P Top $140.99 Berkeley Maxum is the only folding drafting table made to accept large drawing tops/work surfaces. This is a heavy duty base equipped with a Martin P top. Adjustable height and tilt. |
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Martin Liberty Art/ Hobby Table $166.99 This Martin Liberty Hobby Table is ideal for drafting, art, hobbies and most multi-purpose uses. This hobby table features a sturdy base, a pencil trough, a full-length book shelf and a side rack. |
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Martin Adjustable Angle Parallel Edge Board (18 x 24) $78.99 Color: WhiteDimensions: 9 inches high x 18 inches wide x 24 inches long Materials: Wood, steel |
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Martin MXZ Drawing/Art Table (42 x 30) $126.99 The Martin MXZ drawing table is constructed of heavy gauge steel and features a mechanism that adjusts both height and tilt. This table is equipped with a rigid and durable steel foot plate and a rear facing accessory shelf. |
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Avanti Mini Display Table Top Easel $19.49 Color: BrownMaterials: Wood, steel, plasticHand-finished elmwoodNatural oiled finish |
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Testrite Aluminum 151 Table Easel $17.85 This Testrite 151 aluminum table easel features heavy gauge aluminum tripod construction, and legs with no-mar rubber tips. This easel folds for storage, and no assembly is required. |
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Avanti Mini-pro Table Top Artist Display Easel $18.99 Color: BrownMaterials: Wood, steel, plasticAdjustable rear leg adjusts angle up to 15-degrees |
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Van Dyck Studio Oil Painting Kit $57.99 The Weber Van Dyck Oil Painting Kit includes the easel (made of elm) & a unique design that allows the user to bring the artwork below the table surface. Easel includes a side opening drawer.Set includes 12-tubes of oil, 3 canvas panels, and 4 brushes. |
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Martin 24×36 Wood Grain Parallel Edge Drawing Board $85.99 Color: Woodgrain top with black straightedge Materials: Wood, steelDimensions: 3 inches high x 24 inches wide x 36 inches long |
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Martin Studio Drawing Table Side Tray $27.99 The Studio Side Tray from Martin has 16 compartments plus a tech pen station to keep all writing instruments and brushes at hand. Can be mounted on either side of the table and attaches easily to any top surface. |
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Martin Berkeley 4-piece Table, Tray, Lamp and Draft-height Stool Combo $133.49 Set includes: Table, draft-height stool, clamp-on lamp, trayColor: White, blackMaterials: Press board, steel, plastic, cloth, foam |
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Angelina Aluminum Table Top Easel $18.77 This table top easel features an aluminum construction and is great for classrooms or as a display easel. Rubber feet hold the easel in place and the split back legs make the angle adjustable and helps control slippage. |
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Martin 18×24 Wood Grain Parallel Edge Drawing Board $64.99 Color: Woodgrain top with black straightedge Materials: Wood, steelDimensions: 3 inches high x 18 inches wide x 24 inches long |
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Martin 23×31 Wood Grain Parallel Edge Drawing Board $79.99 Color: Woodgrain top with black straightedge Materials: Wood, steelDimensions: 3 inches high x 23 inches wide x 31 inches long |
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Martin White Berkeley Maxum Table (60 x 37.5) $153.99 The Martin Berkeley Maxum is the only folding drafting table made to accept large drawing surfaces. This table features a heavy duty base, a Martin K top with adjustable height and tilt. |
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Martin Berkeley 4-piece Table, Tray, Lamp and Draft-height Chair Combo $180.99 Set includes: Table, draft-height chair, clamp-on lamp, trayColor: Cherrywood top, black baseMaterials: Press board, steel, plastic, cloth, foam |
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Martin Berkeley 4-piece Table, Tray, Lamp and Draft-height Chair Combo $212.99 This Berkeley Classic Combo includes a drafting-height chair in black, a matching black clamp-on desk lamp, black tray and white table. The legs of this drafting table fold in and the top hinges down to store easily. |
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Martin 16×21 Wood Grain Parallel Edge Drawing Board $55.99 Color: Woodgrain top with black straightedge Materials: Wood, steelDimensions: 3 inches high x 16 inches wide x 21 inches long |
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Martin Berkeley Classic Black Base Cherrywood Top Table $109.99 Dimensions: 29-53 inches x 30 inches x 42 inchesMaterials: Press board, steel, plasticAssembly Required: YesColor: Black base and cherrywood topShape: Rectangular |
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Martin 20×26 Wood Grain Parallel Edge Drawing Board $65.99 Color: Woodgrain top with black straightedge Materials: Wood, steelDimensions: 3 inches high x 20 inches wide x 26 inches long |
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Martin Berkeley 4-piece Table, Tray, Lamp and Draft-height Chair Combo $192.99 Set includes: Table, draft-height chair, clamp-on lamp, trayColor: White, blackMaterials: Press board, steel, plastic, cloth, foam |
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Testrite Aluminum 180 Table Easel $51.99 This Testrite 180 aluminum table easel features aluminum construction and 12-inch wide lower canvas support with shelf for brushes. This table easel can support 24-inch high canvases. |
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Testrite Aluminum 153 Table Easel $31.49 This Testrite 153 aluminum table easel features an auto lock system, which allows canvas to be carried wet or dry. This easel has rubber-tipped legs, and a hinged shelf. |
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Testrite Aluminum 500 Table Easel $96.99 This Testrite 500 aluminum table easel features aluminum construction, rubber-tipped legs, a 21-inch wide utility tray, and a palette holder. This easel folds for storage and transport. |
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Testrite Aluminum 152 Table Easel $21.95 This Testrite 152 aluminum table easel features 0.5-inch corrugated aluminum tube construction, with rubber-tipped legs and a hinged bottom shelf. This easel has an aluminum top bracket to add extra support. |
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Studio Designs Black Aluminum Table Easel $42.03 This Studio Designs aluminum table easel features a lightweight aluminum construction that folds away for transportation. This easel accommodates canvases up to 25 inches high. |
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Pair of Applique ‘Andean Home’ Oven Mitts (Peru) $26.19 Crafted by hand, these delightful oven mitts are Balvina Huaytalla’s creationKitchen linen depicts doves surrounding a whitewashed homeEach mitt is hand-embroidered, in the traditional art of arpilleria |
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Reeves 2.75×2.75 Mini Canvases (Pack of 4) $7.89 Make a big impact with a small work of art on these mini canvasesA compact mini canvas is perfect for holiday gift-givingUse these canvases as ornaments, gift tags or table place cards |
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Jullian Classic Half-Size French Sketch Box Easel $109.99 This Jullian easel is made of oiled hardwood and includes a canvas carrying bag, metal-lined drawer, brass-plated hardware and a built-in wet canvas carrier. Ideal for studio or outdoor use, this easel easily folds to table-top height. |
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Weber Italia Aluminum Watercolor Artist Field Easel $57.99 Color: BlackMaterials: Aluminum, plasticIncludes carrying caseFoldable for use on table |
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Indigo White Mobile Organizer/Taboret $38.49 Color: WhiteMaterials: SteelFits easily next to easel or hobby tableRolls on four (4) casters |
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Handmade ‘Adepa’ Semi-circle Accent Table (Ghana) $170.04 Add a substantial upgrade to your art collection with the unique design and warm colors of the Adepa semi-circle tableAccent table is perfect for a foyer or a large display areaHandcrafted by carvers at K. Forson’s craft shop |
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Artograph Prism Table Stand $96.99 This Artograph prism table stand features a new design so it attaches securely to the projector and to any table edge for tabletop projection. This stand also swivels to the floor for increased enlargement range. |
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Handcrafted Ceramic ‘Land of the Aztec’ Table Lamp (Mexico) $242.99 Crafted by hand of burnished clay, this elegant table lamp comes from Mexico’s Garcia Ochoa Family and includes a cotton lampshade. The table lamp features bold geometric motifs that recall ancient Aztec art. |
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Harper Oak Wood Sideboard $668.79 Create a casual feeling in your formal dining room with the classic Harper side table. Arts and crafts styling highlights this sideboard. |
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Studio Designs Black Optima Art Tray $34.99 This Studio Designs optima art tray features durable acrylonitrile butadiene styrene construction, and has 16 storage compartments. This tray includes a removable water tray, and fits most tables. |
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Pkolino Craft Table In Orange $119.99 Pkolino Craft Table In Orange |
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Pkolino Craft Table In White $119.99 Pkolino Craft Table In White |
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Pewter Craft $17.48 An illustrated guide to 40 original pewter projects. Pewter has strong hobbyist appeal in the crafts market. Easily punched, cut and modeled, pewter is perfect for relief work and embossing, and pewter work can be combined beautifully with other popular crafts, such as beading, woodworking and paper crafts. Modern pewter is also inexpensive, lead-free and readily available. "Pewter Craft" is a collection of 40 original projects that are easy to follow, quick to complete and encourage improvisation. Beginners will find clear instructions, while experienced crafters will find inspiration for personalized projects. Along with 50 original design templates, the book includes: Guidance on working with pewter A directory of materials and tools Beginner and refresher exercises Materials lists Step-by-step instructions How to create patina Crafter’s notes The projects vary from striking jewelry and distinctive gifts to decor items, such as: Picture frames Earrings A wedding album Silver cross bracelet Bead necklace Art deco bowl Sushi plate Vintage bedside table A personalized journal This is a creative crafting book in a specialty subject area for which there are few other books available. |
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The Art & Craft of Case Writing $94.95 The Art & Craft of Case Writing |
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The Art & Craft of Playwriting $13.19 The Art & Craft of Playwriting |
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Photo Art & Craft $6.3 Photo Art & Craft |
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The Art and Craft of Making Jewelry $23.75 The Art and Craft of Making Jewelry |
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Craft Corner Art Studio $7.36 Craft Corner Art Studio |
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Art and Craft $6.3 Describes arts, crafts, and customs from ancient civilizations and includes instructions for making such artifacts as swords, vases, and armor. |
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Craft Table Bench $449.49 This unique Craft Table Bench by America Retold is so functional, you’ll wonder how you ever lived without it. This craft bench has a marine grade limed wood top for durability. The base is made of iron with an industrial powder coated finish which makes it perfect for a covered porch or limited outdoor use. Perfectly matched for our Craft Table. |
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Folding Craft Table $299.99 This white folding craft table is perfect for the person that doesn’t have a lot of space to work with. The craft table folds and can be easily stored in a closet to save space when not in use. Only 3 sq ft. of floor space when folded.Features: • Made of laminated wood • 3 sq, ft. of floor space when folded • Easy assembly • 19 sq, ft. of work space • Color:White size: 35″ tall x 76″wide x 36″deep |
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1039 Pkolino Craft Table (Orange) $122.55 The P kolino Craft Table is a great space for arts and crafts snack time games or a tea party Playful and practical it is a great addition to any home A Funky Craft Space for Creative Minds |
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1040 Pkolino Craft Table (White) $122.55 The P kolino Craft Table is a great space for arts and crafts snack time games or a tea party Playful and practical it is a great addition to any home A Funky Craft Space for Creative Minds |
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Craft and Art of Clay $55.25 The Craft and Art of Clay, by leading ceramics teacher Susan Peterson, is the most comprehensive available guide to modern ceramics, packed with step-by-step illustrations of ceramic techniques to guide the beginner as well as inspirational ceramic pieces |
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Use of Native Craft Materials $34.98 USE OF NATIVE CRAFT MATERIALS USE OF NATIVE CRAFT MATERIALS MARGARET EBERHARDT SHAXKLIX ACKNOWLEDGMENTS THE writer wishes to express her appreciation of the unlimited inspiration and guidance furnished by Miss Maud Ellsworth, associate professor in art education, the University of Kansas. PHOTOGRAPHS The photographs listed below were taken by B. V. Shanklin, R. R. Russell, and Burch Brown. PLATE I. A potten-vase on a wheat-straw mat Fron tispiece II. Threading a cardboard loom. III. Weaving a straw mat on a cardboard loom. IV. Cutting the ends of the straws. V. Additional thread is woven under and over the extending weft ends. VI. To remove the mat from the cardboard, slip the warp over the ends of the notches. VII. A table setting with a wheat-straw mat, VIII. A straw hat made of two types of straw braid. IX. A straw cowboy. X. Remove the husks from the dye bath with sticks. XL Add a new strip of cornhusk to the right hand strand. 5 6 USE OF NATIVE CRAFT MATERIALS XII. A hat and bag made of braided cornhusks. XIIL The fringe is tied in place and trimmed. XIV. A cornhusk costume flower. XV. Cornhusk dolls. XVI. Cornhusk needlepoint. XVII. Slough grass and cornhusks are combined for baskets. XVIII. Overlap the ends and hold them in place with the thumb. XIX. A cattail mat. XX. Mexican horse and rider. XXI. Scrape the pith from the split rush. XXII. Break the lumps of clay with a hammer. XXIII. A homemade sieve. XXIV. The bottom of the bowl is shaped in a saucer shaped mold. XXV. The fire is started with cedar wood. XXVI. Dung cakes are piled over the pottery. XXVII. Stirring the smoldering fire. XXVIII. The pieces are lifted out with pokers. XXIX. The designs are made by the contrastingof dull and polished areas. XXX. Coil bowls made without the aid of a wheel. XXXI. Dry particles of plaster will stay on top of the surface. XXXII. Pour the plaster into the pie tin. XXXIII. The tools for making a coil bowl are simple, as here shown. XXXIV. Roll the coil with the fingers. XXXV. Apply slip to the base for the first coil. XXXVI. Cut the ends of the coil at an angle. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS 7 XXXVII. Roll the clay until it is level with the two strips of wood. XXXVIII. A ceramic box. XXXIX. The rim covers part of the earth in the box. XL. Hold the knife to the right of the piece. XLI. With a wire-loop tool, cut away the high places. XLII. The essential tools. XLIII. Support the walls with the fingers. XLIV. Mark the high spots on the clay. XLV. A cake jar with a wooden lid. XLVI. A large teapot. XLVII. Pour the mold full. XLVIIL Press the clay into the mold. XLIX. Cut the excess clay from the impression. L. Plans for building an electric kiln. LI. Fill the back of the pine cone with sawdust and glue. LIL A design printed from a cut okra pod. LIII. A flower arrangement in keeping with the Arkansas dolls and basket. INTRODUCTION As a teacher or group leader begins to see beauty and sources of handcraft materials in the countryside, so will the learner also searc |
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Craft Table with Paper Roll Holder $1154.99 This unique Craft Table by America Retold is so functional, you’ll wonder how you ever lived without it. This craft table is inspired by French bistros where paper is used instead of a cloth. This table holds a standard roll of craft paper readily available on the side. The table has a marine grade limed wood top for durability. The base is made of iron with an industrial powder coated finish which makes it perfect for a covered porch or limited outdoor use. Perfect for family dining with children, crafting or lobster dinners! Bench available also B103. |
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The Art and Craft of Entertaining $10.99 Where do I begin? That’s the question we start with when thinking about throwing a party — and for many of us, that’s the question we end with, too. We may like the idea of entertaining friends and family in our home, but the details — those how to’s of planning the party, making the food, and playing hostess — can quickly overwhelm us, prompting us to tuck away the idea, waiting for another, better time. But it doesn’t have to be that way. With The Art and Craft of Entertaining, author Kimberly Kennedy provides all the information and inspiration you need to plan, organize, and carry out a successful no-stress event. Marry some of her ideas with your own, and you’ll be on the way to developing your style, gaining confidence as a hostess and elsewhere in your life. Whether you’re throwing a cocktail party, a baby shower, or an intimate dinner for two, The Art and Craft of Entertaining will take you there, step-by-step. Instructive and encouraging, this essential book lays the groundwork for entertaining with style, demonstrating how to craft a perfect invitation for any occasion, organize your supplies into versatile and efficient arsenals, and plan a satisfying meal without breaking your budget. The Art and Craft of Entertaining shows how to mix passion with planning so that you can throw the party of your dreams. Inspiration without intimidation. That’s The Art and Craft of Entertaining. |
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The Art And Craft Of Entertaining $5.49 Where do I begin? That’s the question we start with when thinking about throwing a party — and for many of us, that’s the question we end with, too. We may like the idea of entertaining friends and family in our home, but the details — those how to’s of planning the party, making the food, and playing hostess — can quickly overwhelm us, prompting us to tuck away the idea, waiting for another, better time. But it doesn’t have to be that way. With The Art and Craft of Entertaining, author Kimberly Kennedy provides all the information and inspiration you need to plan, organize, and carry out a successful no-stress event. Marry some of her ideas with your own, and you’ll be on the way to developing your style, gaining confidence as a hostess and elsewhere in your life. Whether you’re throwing a cocktail party, a baby shower, or an intimate dinner for two, The Art and Craft of Entertaining will take you there, step-by-step. Instructive and encouraging, this essential book lays the groundwork for entertaining with style, demonstrating how to craft a perfect invitation for any occasion, organize your supplies into versatile and efficient arsenals, and plan a satisfying meal without breaking your budget. The Art and Craft of Entertaining shows how to mix passion with planning so that you can throw the party of your dreams. Inspiration without intimidation. That’s The Art and Craft of Entertaining. |
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The Brewer’s Apprentice: An Insider’s Guide to the Art and Craft of Beer Brewing, Taught by the Masters $20.48 Brewing craft and artisanal beer has become a labor of love for enthusiasts and epicures the world over, with new people joining the ranks every year. "The Brewer’s Apprentice "is a behind-the-scenes guide to all aspects of this classic art. However, instead of simply sharing brewing recipes, tasting guides, or buying recommendations as many other books do, our book gives readers unique insights into craft brewing culture, and let the "masters" speak in their own words. In a series of in-depth profiles, the legends, innovators, rising stars of the beer world share their deep reserves of brew knowledge, insider tips, recipes, and more. Inside you’ll learn: -Sourcing the best ingredients, brewing "locally" and seasonally -Farm-to-table brewing: hops, barley, wheat, and more -Setting up your homebrewing workshop -Brewing chemistry: how does it all work? -Nontraditional ingredients, extreme brews, and novelty drinks -Meads, lambics, ciders, and other nectars of the gods -Barrel-aging beers |
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How to Teach Art & Craft $37.98 Earn Money by Teaching Your Craft Skills to Others.Do you want to: Have the confidence to share your passion? Know how to tailor your classes for different venues, technologies and personality types? Avoid all the legal and business pitfalls? If you answered yes to any of these questions then you need to read this book. With over 25 years experience teaching art & craft, Trish Goodfield, explores the fundamental concepts, tips and techniques of teaching art & craft. Learn how to: Value yourself and price your classes accordingly, Identify your teaching style and personality Identify and develop strategies for dealing with difficult participants Teach different generations, attitudes & values Develop handouts; write instructions, and use questions & answers Write and use learning objectives and lesson plans Identify safety and risk management issues And much more |
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The Art and Craft of Collage $5.48 With a wide range of projects and over 160 photographs of examples of professional work, from collage art for walls to collage-decorated screens and boxes, this exciting book features detailed stage-by-stage instructions for the collage enthusiast. Expertly written and easy to use, "The Art and Craft of Collage" will encourage and inform anyone with an interest in producing original collage creations. |
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The Giant Encyclopedia of Art and Craft Activities $30.75 A comprehensive collection of the best art and craft activities for young children. |
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The Art and Craft of Teaching $3.98 Good teaching does not come naturally or easily to anyone, even to those who seem to have a gift for it. This concise and lively guide developed from the faculty seminars of the Harvard-Danforth Center for Teaching and Learning contains hundreds of insights into the fine and difficult art of leading students to demand more of themselves, find new ways of solving problems, and awaken unsuspected talents. Filled with useful suggestions for improving teaching skills, "The Art and Craft of Teaching" offers solutions to problems that every instructor faces and suggests strategies that will enrich the classroom for both beginning and experienced teachers and their students. |
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The Art of Love: The Craft of Relationship $21.48 Pocket Book edition of The Art of Love: The Craft of Relationship by Massimilla and Bud Harris.Millions of books on relationships have been printed in the last several years. Why do we need another one? We need The Art of Love: The Craft of Relationship for the same reasons that over four and a half million readers wanted Spencer Johnson’s Who Moved My Cheese in a market that already had over 12,000 titles in print on the subject of change. Following Johnson’s methods of teaching to a broad, modern audience, The Art of Love presents the profound principles that form a loving relationship in an easily accessible manner. Using a deceptively simple approach, it will help people shift their attitudes and give them the skills to create a loving, long-lasting partnership.There are so many titles in print on change because it is an ongoing challenge for most of us. So are relationships. With many years of experience working with couples, Bud and Massimilla Harris share vital information, lessons, and insights. Engaging, and easy to read, The Art of Love: The Craft of Relationship is packed with wisdom, skills, and ideas that can open the door to a new era of fulfilling relationships.This forthcoming Fisher King Press publication brings complex material and common sense into a format that is carefully constructed to achieve results by being communicative and consistent, enjoyable and hopeful. Unlike the textbook appearance of many self-help books that include psychological jargon, case examples and exercises, The Art of Love: The Craft of Relationship uses stories and dialogue to teach profound insights and valuable skills to handle problems in a way that builds love and trust.The Art of Love: The Craft of Relationship is for: * Singles and couples who seek self-improvement, who want to enrich their relationships, and who desire practical advice for helping love and trust grow. * Singles who are frustrated with their current relationships or have difficulty staying in long-term relationships, and who want to find and develop a more supportive and interactive partnership. * Couples who need to learn how to understand each other better in order to have their uniqueness affirmed without threatening their relationship. * Couples who are experiencing relational difficulties and who need to improve their communication with each other and learn how to handle conflicts in a way that brings them closer together. * Divorced individuals who need support in understanding why their marriages failed and who need encouragement in seeking to get their needs met again. * People who are interested in cultivating love and closeness in a way that supports individual growth. * Therapists and counselors who seek an accessible resource for their clients, and for readers who wish to explore the most recent perspectives on relationship dynamics. * Groups of people, whether religious or educational, who are concerned about the state of their relationships. People who are seeking |
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The Art & Craft of the Short Story $19.98 "The Art & Craft of the Short Story" explores every key element of short fiction, including: the generation of ideas, story structure and form, creative believable characters, how to begin and where to end, as well as technical aspects such as point of view, plot, description and imagery, and theme. Examples from the work of a wife variety are used. The author includes five of his own stories to demonstrate these topics. |
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Recipes for Art and Craft Materials $3.98 With these inventive recipes for making inexpensive materials for art and craft projedts, you can cook up your own paste, paint, ink, clay, and dough with ingredients readily available at a grocery store, a drugstore, or in your own kitchen cupboards. Each of the seventy recipes includes step-by-step instructions, special hints for making projects go more smoothly, and safety tips. An ideal reference book to use both at home and at school. |
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The Art And Craft Of Storytelling $14.99 Master the Power of Story When you consider the thousands of years of storytelling that comprise our literary tradition, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the shadow of so many works. But there are common threads that link all storiesfrom Beowulf and Hamlet to Gone With the Wind and The Godfather to the story you’re drafting right now in your head. These threads form the foundation that supports storya foundation Nancy Lamb shows you how to access and master. Whether you’re writing a novel, a memoir, or a screenplay, The Art and Craft of Storytelling offers time-tested ways to translate a concrete idea into a polished work. In this book, you will find strategies for: Creating a successful a beginning, middle, and end while moving smoothly from one stage to the next Crafting memorable characters, choosing the best point of view for your story, and constructing authentic, compelling dialogue Integrating and navigating the more subtle elements of story, such as voice, tone, premise, and theme Understanding genres and subgenres and how they apply to your story Structuring plots that transform a ho-hum story into a page-turning read The Art and Craft of Storytelling gives you all the tools you need to contribute your own story to our great tradition, to open new worlds to your readers, and to introduce new ways of thinking. This is the power and purpose of story. And by your writing, this is the tradition you honor. |
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The Art and Craft of Case Writing $25.17 Anyone conducting case research in business or the social sciences – whether experienced or novice – should get the new edition of "The Art and Craft of Case Writing". It is a practical, comprehensive, and multidisciplinary guide that blends an informal, workshop style with solid theory and practice. The authors are veteran case writers and have conducted numerous case-writing workshops with leading organizations. They take readers through the entire case-writing process, including the development of objectives, data collection, drafting the case, testing and revising, and the development of polished teaching notes. Skills for writing both teaching cases and research cases are included, and the book also features many helpful checklists, charts, and suggestions for further reading. |
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The Art and Craft of Cabinet-Making $18.48 The Art And Craft Of Cabinet-Making: A Practical Handbook To The Construction Of Cabinet Furniture; The Use Of Tools, Formation Of Joints, Hints On Designing And Setting Out Work, Veneering, Etc. By David Denning, 1891.David Denning wrote four influential books on: cabinet-making; fretwork; carving and finishing. His works were and are frequently quoted and referenced in books by woodworkers, for woodworkers. In print through numerous editions from the late 19th Century through the early 20th Century, The Art And Craft Of Cabinet-Making provides a thorough review of the tools and techniques of hand crafted cabinet-making as practiced during the 1800′s, as evidenced by this period review: The Popular Science Monthly1892: May – October; Vol. 41, p. 274Mr. David Denning’s hand-book on The Art and Craft of Cabinet-Making … will be welcomed by amateurs and young craftsmen, and even experienced workman may derive pleasure and profit from it. It relates to the construction of cabinet furniture, the use of tools, the formation of joints, etc., explaining the ordinary reliable methods of the workshop, but not exploiting novelties in style or process. It marks the distinction between cabinet-making and joinery, and between cabinet-making and decoration; gives a review of the development of furniture, in which the tricks and deceits of a class of dealers in pretended antiques are exposed; and then furnishes practical information, with more than two hundred illustrations, concerning the various matters pertaining to cabinet-making – furniture woods, glue, nails, tools, wooden appliances made by the user, grinding and sharpening tools, joints, structural details, construction of parts, drawing, veneering, etc., and the construction of various articles. |
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The Art and Craft of Leather $25.49 Creating handsome leather products is an enjoyable and rewarding hobby, but it’s a craft that requires training and specialized tools. This attractive volume presents beginners with the information and instruction they need to get started. Following a bri |
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Actor’s Art and Craft $14.08 A masterful introduction to the actor’s craft presents a series of rigorous but flexible exercises, based on the Meisner Technique of acting, designed to help actors deal with a wide variety of performance challenges. Original. 15,000 first printing. |
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Literacy In Art Craft & Design $7.69 Become literate in Art Crafts and Design. Complement your skills. Read with understanding write with accuracy and speak with confidence: an invaluable resource to all whose work involves art crafts and design and all who find pleasure and enjoyment in them. |
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The Art and Craft of Garden Making $56.48 In 1901, Thomas Mawson (1861-1933) first published ‘The Art and Craft of Garden Making’, now regarded as the foundation of modern landscape architecture. By 1926, it had been reprinted five times. It is this book which revealed Mawson’s inspiration and gave a name to the style of work achieved by Edwin Lutyens & Gertrude Jekyll. Thomas Mawson was a prolific & influential designer who became the first president of the Institute of Landscape Architects (now Landscape Institute) in 1929. His design practice based in Windermere, in the English Lake District, prospered owing both to a wealthy clientele – brought to the area by the railway network – and to his obvious talent for design which blended architecture and horticulture. Thomas’s prolific and successful career included commissions on Graythwaite Hall, Langdale Chase, Holehird, Brockhole, Holker Hall and at Rydal Hall in 1909. He also had a considerable number of projects abroad including in Canada, America and mainland Europe. |
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Craft Fun! Craft Fun! $3.48 Teachers, parents and kids will love these books Hours of rainy-day, school-day and everyday enjoyment for budding artists age 6-12. Kids will cherish these fun-filled, colorful step-by-step art and craft adventures. Get crafty with these 92 fantastic and entertaining projects for kids — from costumes to cards and gifts. |
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Art and Craft of Pedagogy $140 Richard Hickman considers effective teaching across the curriculum, examining the notion that successful teachers of art and design are amongst the best teachers of any subject with much to offer outside their discipline in terms of pedagogy. The case study approach focuses on adolescent learning, although much of what is considered is applicable to all ages and phases of education, to consider: What are the characteristics of successful art teaching? How do individual life experiences inform art teachers' teaching? How in turn might others benefit from their pedagogical practices? Using self-portraiture, autoethnography and autobiography, Hickman draws together the varied experiences of a group of art teachers to explore a range of issues, including identity, learning environment and the nature of the teacher/learner relationship are discussed with clarity and imagination. |
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The Art & Craft Of Biblical Preaching $33.99 A Comprehensive Resource for Today’s CommunicatorsThis extensive encyclopedia is the most completeand practical work ever published on the art andcraft of biblical preaching. The 11 major sectionscontain almost 200 articles, which cover every possibleprea |
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The Actor’s Art and Craft $12.99 William Esper, one of the leading acting teachers of our time, explains and extends Sanford Meisner’s legendary technique, offering a clear, concrete, step-by-step approach to becoming a truly creative actor. Esper worked closely with Meisner for seventeen years and has spent decades developing his famous program for actor’s training. The result is a rigorous system of exercises that builds a solid foundation of acting skills from the ground up, and that is flexible enough to be applied to any challenge an actor faces, from soap operas to Shakespeare. Co-writer Damon DiMarco, a former student of Esper’s, spent over a year observing his mentor teaching first-year acting students. In this book he recreates that experience for us, allowing us to see how the progression of exercises works in practice. The Actor’s Art and Craft vividly demonstrates that good training does not constrain actors’ instincts—it frees them to create characters with truthful and compelling inner lives. From the Trade Paperback edition. |
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Mobile Desk and Craft Table $249.99 The mobile office desk is a great addition to any home or office. This mobile desk can be easily moved. The desk is sturdy and has five deep drawers for storage.Features: • Made of laminated particle board • Stain resistant • 5 deep drawers • Easy to move around • 5Color: White size: 29?tall x 45?wide x 18?deep |
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Craft of the Lost Art $11.18 On 2005′s Three Piece Puzzle, Jneiro Jarel seemed content to be what he was in a physical sense, a Brooklyn-based MC and producer making genre-bending, boundary-pushing music. Apparently that wasn’t enough. Jarel decided to indulge every eccentricity on Craft of the Lost Art and it worked, the way a mad scientist or genius engineer makes a stopgap, multi-part invention work. The sonic culprits are a make-believe supergroup Jarel named Shape of Broad Minds, which is actually Jarel playing several characters: Jawwaad, the Houston-raised multi-instrumentalist (keyboards, trumpet); Rocque Won, a West Coast singer in the psychedelic vein of Jimi Hendrix and Prince; and, of course, Philadelphian Dr. Who Dat?, a beat-digger and studio maestro. This schizophrenic group allows Panama Black, an MC from Atlanta, to explore with them. On the first cut, “Gorilla Mash,” Jarel appropriates a combative version of the James Bond theme (or Spy Hunter theme, depending on what generation you rep) and advises, “Put on your wet suits, we ’bout to dive up in here.” For the rest of the album, Jarel’s multi-personalty crew provides a cacophony of distant sounds, ambiguous samples (where he tends to morph singers’ ad libs as opposed to speed them up as most hip-hop producers do), hard rock riffs, and jarring drum tracks. He’s also not afraid of songs with several bridges and shifting arrangements, perhaps exemplified by “Changes,” maybe the album’s best cut. It’s a level of improvisation and creativity that characterizes only the best albums. His weirded-out crooning on “OPR8R” is the perfect layer to add to production that is at once disorienting and in the cut. The album also features what seems to be a burgeoning crew of similar broad minds with Count Bass D, the venerable MF Doom, Stacy Epps, and John Robinson showing up as guests. This is an exploratory album, with no terrain off limits. These travels and Jarel’s curiosities are producing some of hip-hop’s most challenging music as the first decade of the new millennium comes to a close. ~ Vincent Thomas, Rovi |
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Campaign Craft: The Strategies, Tactics, and Art of Political Campaign Management $40.48 Used – A lively, comprehensive exploration of cutting-edge political campaign management; this books works as well in the classroom as it does at the kitchen table surrounded by a team of budding campaign operatives. |
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Campaign Craft: The Strategies, Tactics, and Art of Political Campaign Management $11.25 New – A lively, comprehensive exploration of cutting-edge political campaign management; this books works as well in the classroom as it does at the kitchen table surrounded by a team of budding campaign operatives. |
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Campaign Craft: The Strategies, Tactics, and Art of Political Campaign Management $37.84 New – A lively, comprehensive exploration of cutting-edge political campaign management; this books works as well in the classroom as it does at the kitchen table surrounded by a team of budding campaign operatives. |
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Campaign Craft: The Strategies, Tactics, and Art of Political Campaign Management $4.13 Used – A lively, comprehensive exploration of cutting-edge political campaign management; this books works as well in the classroom as it does at the kitchen table surrounded by a team of budding campaign operatives. |
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Christmas Art and Craft $2.49 Used – Provides a wide range of ideas for art and craft, based on Christmas, for teachers of 3-6 year olds. The activities aim to give young children opportunities not only for working toward the NC attainment targets in art, but also for developing skills, concepts and imagination in all areas of the early years curriculum. Chapters include room decorations; table decorations; tree decorations; cards; calendars; presents; hats, masks and costumes; pictures; scenery and puppets; cooking; basic t |
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Christmas Crafts $13.42 Used – A series of books showing how to succeed with a wide range of arts and crafts. Christmas Crafts: This title develops art and craft skills by looking at different Christmas craft projects. Find out how to make popular Christmas decorations including banners, mobiles, table decorations, fairies, cards and much more. |
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Essential Stitch Guide to Crewelwork $13.37 Used – Exquisite and timeless, the needlework portrayed in these guides promotes the Royal School of Needlework’s mission to keep the art of hand embroidery alive in the 21st century. Focusing on some of the oldest and most essential stitches and patterns, the books in this craft series are spiral-bound and lay flat on the table. Step-by-step photographic instructions on framing and transferring designs are included, as are introductory histories to each technique. Sections of patterns, along wi |
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Fruit & Vegetable Carvings $32.63 Used – A Guide to Create a Professional Quality Fruit and Vegetable Carvings; Pango’s Table Art, fashion a step-by-step instructions about the art of fruit and vegetable Carvings, beginners and professionals will be inspired by the knack of its unique table decoration with the use of common household fruits and veggies, the intricacy of the craft belies simplicity: even beginners can manipulate assorted fruits and vegetables to appear like a magnificent real flower, whimsical animals and other |
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Gorgeous Leather Crafts: 30 Projects to Stamp, Stencil, Weave & Tool $0.99 Used – Ignite your imagination with these innovative and stylish approaches to a classic art. From handsome home accessories to luxurious garments, these leather, suede and rawhide craft projects go beyond the simple belt! * Explains the basics of leathercraft: – different leathers and their characteristics – required tools – - cutting – punching holes – dying & staining – painting – * 30 unique and splendid projects, including: – table runner with contrasting leathers and shapes – soft lampshad |
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Greenwood Gardens $2.52 Used – 26 projects to quilt or craft, all featuring fast and easy construction. Projects include wall art, table runners, potholders, etc., all inspired by the outdoors. |
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Greenwood Gardens $16.22 New – 26 projects to quilt or craft, all featuring fast and easy construction. Projects include wall art, table runners, potholders, etc., all inspired by the outdoors. |
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Pergamano Parchment Craft $16.78 Used – Parchment craft is the art of cutting, perforating and embossing parchment paper to create delicate, lace-like designs for greetings cards and other stationery, table decorations, fans, boxes, lampshades, paperweights, gift-wrapping and much more. Pergamano[trademark] Parchment Craft includes full step-by-step instructions for an exciting range of projects that will appeal to all age ranges and capabilities. The 15 attractive projects use readily available materials and inexpensive tools |
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Pergamano Parchment Craft $170 New – Parchment craft is the art of cutting, perforating and embossing parchment paper to create delicate, lace-like designs for greetings cards and other stationery, table decorations, fans, boxes, lampshades, paperweights, gift-wrapping and much more. Pergamano[trademark] Parchment Craft includes full step-by-step instructions for an exciting range of projects that will appeal to all age ranges and capabilities. The 15 attractive projects use readily available materials and inexpensive tools a |
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Pergamano Parchment Craft $87.95 Used – Parchment craft is the art of cutting, perforating and embossing parchment paper to create delicate, lace-like designs for greetings cards and other stationery, table decorations, fans, boxes, lampshades, paperweights, gift-wrapping and much more. Pergamano[trademark] Parchment Craft includes full step-by-step instructions for an exciting range of projects that will appeal to all age ranges and capabilities. The 15 attractive projects use readily available materials and inexpensive tools |
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Step by Step Pergamano Parchment Craft $75.04 Used – Parchment craft is the art of cutting, perforating and embossing parchment paper to create delicate, lace-like designs for greetings cards and other stationery, table decorations, fans, boxes, lampshades, paperweights, giftwrapping and much more. This text contains instructions for 15 projects. |
