From Oaxacan wood carvings to dessert kitchens in provincial France, Critical Craft presents thirteen ethnographies which examine what defines and makes \'craft\' in a wide variety of practices from around the world. Challenging the conventional understanding of craft as a survival, a revival, or something that resists capitalism, the book turns instead to the designers, DIY enthusiasts, traditional

Upstairs, downstairs... it\'s all going on at the manor. From the bestselling author of THE LONG WEEKEND and A NIGHT ON THE ORIENT

Marrow Me is written with stark beauty and unflinching candor, filled with equal parts grace and horror as a writer at the height of his powers - even while pharmaceutically challenged - shines a light on this increasingly common human condition. Multiple myeloma, a cancer of the blood\'s plasma cells, afflicted 488,200 people during 2015 alone; who among us has not been touched in some way by cancer?

In Korina Moss\'s Curds of Prey, murder again comes to Yarrow Glen, and cheesemonger Willa Bauer must be the predator... before she becomes the prey. Yarrow Glen\'s favorite cheese shop, Curds & Whey, gets to be a part of the social event of the season: Summer Harrington\'s wedding. Cheesemonger Willa Bauer is going all out for the wedding shower\'s cheese bar. But the eagle-eyed Harrington family

This book explores the fascinating and intimate relationship between music and physics. Beginning with the basics, the authors first address the tonal systems of European-type music, comparing them with those of other, distant

Divided into two volumes, Handbook of Special Education Research provides a comprehensive overview of critical issues in special education research. This first volume addresses key topics in theory, methods, and development, exploring how these three domains interconnect to build effective special education research. Each chapter features considerations for future research and implications for fostering

DISCOVER AMERICA\'S MOST BIZARRE CRYPTID CREATURES Here Is Proof That These Strange Canines Exist And Could Be Hiding In Plain Sight In Your Neighborhood Read Case Histories Of Face-To-Face Confrontations With Anomalous \"Monsters\" And Incredible Beasts Who Spring Forth From The Backwoods, Other Realms And Far Flung Dimensions CRYPTOZOOLOGY is the science-based search for creatures whose existence

This book is a tribute to the life and work of Zecharia Sitchin. He was a pioneer who left a great legacy behind regarding our ancient past and the origins of mankind. He taught us to think in new ways based on his breakthrough research and exciting discoveries. Sitchin was one of about 200 people who could translate the first form of writing on the earth - ancient Sumerian cuneiform script. By combining

IF SUPERMAN NEEDED A COACH, HE\'D HIRE MICHAEL NEILL In this fun, easy-to-read book, best-selling author and internationally renowned success coach Michael Neill shares the secrets of transforming your life and the lives of the people you care about most--your family, friends, colleagues, and clients. Inside, you will learn: - How to stop thinking like a victim - The secret to financial security in

In Tribes, Billy, who is deaf, is the only one who actually listens in his idiosyncratic, fiercely argumentative bohemian family. But when he meets Sylvia, who is going deaf, he decides he finally wants to be heard. With excoriating dialogue and sharp, compassionate insights, Nina Raine crafts a penetrating play about belonging, family and the limitations of communication. Nominated for both the Olivier

\"A bit like the great movie Toy Story and a bit like the wonderful Kate DiCamillo book The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane. This is a great family book.\" --The Washington Post Here is the first book in the highly acclaimed Toys trilogy, which includes the companion books Toy Dance Party and Toys Come Home and chronicles the unforgettable adventures of three brave and loving toys. In these six

The world is calling. Time to answer. The world\'s wonders, continent by continent: A trek through Morocco\'s Atlas Mountains. Sri Lanka\'s Hill Country. A sunrise balloon safari over the Masai Mara. Canyon de Chelly. The sacred festivals of Bhutan. The Amalfi Coast. Sailing the Mekong River. In all, 1,000 places guaranteed to give travelers the shivers: sacred ruins, coral reefs, hilltop villages,

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - The fourth book in Diana Gabaldon\'s acclaimed Outlander saga, the basis for the Starz original series. Don\'t miss the new Outlander novel, Go Tell the Bees That I Am Gone, available November 23! \"Unforgettable characters . . . richly embroidered with historical detail.\"--The Cincinnati Post What if you knew someone you loved was going to die? What if you thought you

Combina la magia, el misticismo, la sabidur a y la maravilla en un inspirador relato de autodescubrimiento, El alquimista se ha convertido en un cl sico moderno, vendiendo millones de copias en todo el mundo y transformando las vidas de innumerables lectores de todas las edades. La obra maestra de Paulo Coelho narra la historia m stica de Santiago, un joven pastor andaluz que anhela viajar en busca

Half fable, half manifesto, this brilliant new take on the ancient concept of cash lays bare its unparalleled capacity to empower and enthrall us. Frederick Kaufman tackles the complex history of money, beginning with the earliest myths and wrapping up with Wall Street\'s byzantine present-day doings. Along the way, he exposes a set of allegorical plots, stock characters, and stereotypical metaphors

Over the past decade, Leif Podhajsky\'s kaleidoscopic artwork has helped popularize the resurgence of psychedelia by reinventing the style for contemporary culture. By exploring the relationship between the organic and digital realms, Podhajsky\'s work speaks to a new generation of curious minds.Best known for his striking, Grammy-nominated album covers for musicians, like Foals, Bonobo, Lykke Li,

The legendary cartoonist and designer tells his life story for the first

How do we affirm the biblical notion that Jesus is the only way to God while respecting people of other religious traditions and worldviews? The Mosaic Course: Understanding World Religions from a Christian Perspective answers this complex question by taking readers on an exciting journey exploring hidden revelations of Jesus Christ in world religions. Used in conjunction with the Mosaic Video Series