The French Revolution is one of the most significant events in world history. So much has been written about it that it can be difficult to find a good place to start exploring the subject. Well, look no more. William Doyle has written a terrific introduction to the topic that is wonderful in its scope and yet concise. In this book he is more concerned with why the French Revolution mattered and has continued to matter, that with a retelling of what happened.
This book is for beaders who want to make jewelry that you can make tonight and wear tomorrow. Includes more than 55 stylish projects, plus a guide to necklace lengths and necklines. 40 pages.
90-Minute Quilts: 15+ Projects You Can Make in an Afternoon
If you have always wanted to try quilting but didn't think you had the time, or if you've been quilting for years and want a fun break from complex projects, then 90-Minute Quilts is just the book for you! Through easy-to-follow timesaving techniques and the use of tested tools, author Meryl Ann Butler shows you how to stitch up everything from four-patch pillows and wall hanging to crib-size baby quilts and larger snuggle/lap quilts.
Holland-Daly shares her expertise by getting beginners off on the right foot with a working knowledge of the basic materials and tools required to do a nice job while showing how to find inspiration in their favorite music, quotes and quips. Each project is shown in two, clear color photos with a complete materials list and stitch charts that include the readily available DMC embroidery thread.
Only introduction to the Russian Revolution to be written after the fall of Communism
New sources and archives made available since the fall of Communism are used as sources in Smith's introduction making most up-to date introduction available
Concise, accessible, and illustrated introduction to key moment in Soviet history
Treats all aspects and effects of the revolution, from political to social and economic developments
Controversial new perspectives, indicating the Bolsheviks had real choices and their decisions helped bring about Stalinism.
