"Whatever goes up must come down" does not, fortunately, apply to most of the structures in today's world. In fact, whenever a building, a bridge, a tunnel, or a dam collapses nowadays, it is front page news and often the beginning of a hunt for clues and culprits as fascinating as any detective story. In this book, two of the world's premier structural engineers take us on a journey through the history of architectural and structural catastrophes, from the Parthenon and Rome's Coliseum to more recent disasters such as the Ronan Point Tower in London, the Hyatt Regency in Kansas City
The Sea: Selections from the First International Miyuki Delica Challenge
“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!
Jewelry With Wire: Necklaces Bracelets Earrings and More!
Learn to bend 20-gauge silver wire into swirls and curls to create fabulous jewelry. Add a few beads for color and you will be stunned at the results. The jewelry is so beautiful and striking that you will have friends asking you to make one for them.
"The garden is a symphony of colors, fragrances and songs. Create your own garden with these projects to enjoy and share." Projects include: Garden Song Quilt, Bird Song & Posy Aprons, Bloom Apron, Posy, Bloom and Bird Song Tea Towels, Posy Hot Pad, Bloom Pillow, Splash of Flowers Table Runner, Garden Mug Cozies, Panel Quilt, & Garden Stake Banners.
Sinfully Vegan: More than 160 Decadent Desserts to Satisfy Every Sweet Tooth
What better way is there to end a meal than with a luscious piece of cheesecake, a rich slice of chocolate cream pie, or some chewy peanut butter cookies--all made with easy-to-find vegan ingredients? In this newly updated and expanded edition of Sinfully Vegan, Lois Dieterly shows you how to do just that, with more than 160 dairy-, egg-, and cholesterol-free recipes. ty of sampling is encouraged!
