Here is a dramatic and compelling guide to nature's most dangerous and destructive forces. Stunning full-color photographs, models and illustrations offer a unique eyewitness view of catastrophic weather conditions. Look into the eye of a cyclone, watch the devastating effects of the El Nino phenomenon, or how a gentle mountain stream can become a raging torrent within a few minutes. Learn the techniques developed through the centuries to forecast weather, about Benjamin Franklin's lightning rod, and why human activity can cause weather patterns to change. Discover what causes giant waves capable of engulfing entire cities, the weather patterns beyond Earth, and much, much more.
The Tudor Tailor - Techniques and patterns for making historically accurate period clothing
This book is amazing. It provides well-researched and thoroughly referenced information on the clothing of the time, patterns for a comprehensive selection of garments, and useful hints and instructions for actually constructing them. Period portraits, photos of modern reconstructions and surviving garments, and step-by-step illustrations for some construction techniques are provided in color throughout.
A unique pattern book that offers over 300 lovely designs from Book of Kells, Tara Brooch, The Petrie Crown and many other authentic Celtic sources. Discover designs featuring traditional spiral work, knot work, biomorphic patterns, and more. An affordable and inspirational treasury.
Phonics Pathways - Clear Steps to Easy Reading and Perfect Spelling
Phonics Pathways (with help from Dewey the Bookworm) teaches students of all ages the rudiments of phonics and spelling with an efficient, practical, and foolproof method. Written in an easy-to-use format, Phonics Pathways is organized by sounds and spelling patterns. The patterns are introduced one at a time and slowly built into syllables, words, phrases, and sentences. While appropriate for K-2 emergent readers, this award-winning book has also been used successfully with adolescent and adult learners, as well as second language learners and students with learning disabilities such as dyslexia.
Plain and functional, the average sock is more necessary than accessory. But Lion Brand Yarn: Just Socks transforms this often overlooked footwear into a personal statement with patterns for unique socks like colorful Autumn Roadside Socks, Fair Isle Heart Socks, and toasty Moccasin Slippers. Anything but basic, these socks are fun to make and fun to wear. Just Socks features: • projects for women, men, and children • 30 original designs to knit and crochet • easy-to-follow instructions and diagrams • colorful photographs and clear illustrations
