“The Sea” is a collection of contest entries from the 1st International Miyuki Delica Challenge. The book includes a forward by Barry Kahn of Caravan Beads, notes from the judges of the contest, information about the artists, their pieces, and their thought processes, as well as full-color and full-page pictures of the entries. A brief illustrated guide to common bead weaving stitches follows. This book is not only a good guide to beginning bead weaving, but also a perfect beading inspiration for anyone!