The ultimate alphabet book for stitchers: 50 new and original designs from nine of the most popular cross stitch designers around. From stylish Art Nouveau to romantic Wedding, or pretty Butterflies to cute Cats, there's a style to suit everybody. Plenty of ideas on how to use the designs will spark inspiration for gifts and mementoes. All charts are in full colour, and step-by-step instructions are provided for making up the many projects.
Mathematics by Experiment: Plausible Reasoning in the 21st Century
This new approach to mathematics --- the utilization of advanced computing technology in mathematical research --- is often called experimental mathematics. The computer provides the mathematician with a "laboratory" in which she can perform experiments --- analyzing examples, testing out new ideas, or searching for patterns.
The Greenwood Dictionary of World History is an indispensable, handy, and easy to use A-to-Z first-stop ready-reference resource providing essential information on over 2,000 of the most studied and important people, events, places, and ideas in world history from prehistoric to modern times, from all regions and epochs.
180 Creative Ideas for Getting Students Involved, Engaged, and Excited
From the editors of The Teacher's Calendar and Chase's Calendar of Events comes an indispensable classroom resource for educators of grades K-8. Here are 180 lesson plan supplements--one for each day of the school year--that will give teachers ready access to an abundance of practical, do-able activities and listings of very helpful resources to enrich lessons and encourage student participation.
Ideas are presented chronologically by month, but are also keyed by subject area (math, science, language arts, etc.) for maximum ease of use.
An in-depth guide to doll making from concept to "imaginative engineering," this book is for every collector and artist. A gallery of all of the important "art" doll makers today-a record for collectors and inspiration for doll artists. A wide variety of construction methods, the techniques for getting proportions correct, and ideas on how to develop ideas and then construct advanced art figures or dolls are covered. 250 color photos plus over 200 drawings.