4000 Animal, Bird and Fish Motifs

Author: Graham McCallum
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
ISBN: 9780713489392
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 388

Book Description
This sourcebook of animal, bird and fish motifs features 4000 authentic copyright-free designs taken from a wide range of historical and world sources, such as prehistoric cave painting, ceramics from the ancient world, medieval illuminated books, Renaissance paintings and turn-of-the-century textiles. Author Graham McCallum is an artist, designer and craftsperson, whose lifetime in design has enabled him to create a unique reference source of zoomorphic motifs. These high-quality, black-and-white images can be traced, photocopied and enlarged for design work in any creative field. Organized around specific types of animal and historical and cultural periods for ease of use, this book is brimming with ideas. A detailed index and contents list help you to find just what you want. There is also an introductory design class to help you get the most out of the book. Whether you are a glass painter, woodworker, ceramicist, embroiderer, graphic designer or artist, this book is sure to contain something to inspire you.

Pattern Motifs

Author: Graham McCallum
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
ISBN: 9780713490237
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 402

Book Description
The next exciting title in the bestselling motif series, 'Pattern Motifs' provides stunning patterns from around the world, and from various historical and cultural periods. They include patterns that have their design source in Ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, the Celts, Islam, India, Africa, and Aboriginal lands but also the worlds of western folk, Gothic, Arts and Crafts, Art Nouveau and Art Deco. The types of pattern provided include interlaced, basketweave, network patterns, web-like patterns, plaited, twisted, chequer, tartan, diaper, chevron, intersection patterns, Paisley and Arabesque. Author Graham McCallum's fine draughtsmanship makes this large resource of motifs an essential addition to the library of every designer and crafter, whether they are a needleworker, quilter, glass painter or woodworker. All the images are free to be copied and used for further creative work. The detailed index at the back of the book makes the search for the ideal motif quick and easy.

Best 4000 Smart Question Bank Banking Reasoning Ability In English

Author: testbook.com
Publisher: Testbook.com
ISBN:
Category : Study Aids
Languages : en
Pages : 55

Book Description
Our Best 4000 Smart Question Bank for Banking Reasoning Ability in English is designed to help you develop and enhance your critical thinking skills in the language. The comprehensive set of questions cover a range of topics from logical reasoning to problem-solving. Whether you're preparing for exams or looking to advance your career, this question bank is a must-have resource. Get started now and take your reasoning ability to the next level!

4000 Alphabet and Letter Motifs

Author: Graham Leslie McCallum
Publisher: Anova Books
ISBN: 9780713490602
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 404

Book Description
The next in the bestselling series for all crafters and designers – 4000 stunning motifs of initials and whole alphabets – provided in book form and also on the accompanying CD. Like all of his previous motif books, the author provides alphabets and initials in a range of historic fonts and scripts. He also presents Roman alphabets that show the influence of other cultures, such as Cyrillic (Russian/Slavonic) scripts and Rune letters. But unique alphabets and elaborate initials – created by the author himself – are also featured to make up a great sourcebook for all those working in the creative field. Author Graham McCallum's fine draughtsmanship makes this large resource of motifs an essential addition to the library of every designer and crafter, whether they are a needleworker, quilter, glass painter or woodworker. All the images are free to be copied for further creative work.

Intercultural Communication

Author: James William Neuliep
Publisher: SAGE
ISBN: 1412967708
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 433

Book Description
This comprehensive, user-friendly introduction takes a current approach to cultural differences, and guides students through the key concepts of communication and culture.

Intercultural Communication

Author: James W. Neuliep
Publisher: SAGE Publications
ISBN: 1544348711
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 521

Book Description
Intercultural Communication: A Contextual Approach introduces students to the fundamental topics, theories, concepts, and themes of intercultural communication. Best-selling author James W. Neuliep presents a clear model for examining communication within a variety of contexts, including cultural, microcultural, environmental, sociorelational, and perceptual. Each chapter focuses on one context and explores the combination of factors within that context, including setting, situation, and circumstances. The updated Eighth Edition reflects the most recent research in the field and further incorporates the role of modern technology and its impact on intercultural communication. Included with this title: The password-protected Instructor Resource Site (formally known as SAGE Edge) offers access to all text-specific resources, including a test bank and editable, chapter-specific PowerPoint® slides.

Colossus

Author: B. Jack Copeland
Publisher: OUP Oxford
ISBN: 0191573663
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 495

Book Description
At last - the secrets of Bletchley Park's powerful codebreaking computers. This is a history of Colossus, the world's first fully-functioning electronic digital computer. Colossus was used during the Second World War at the Government Code and Cypher School at Bletchley Park, where it played an invaluable role cracking enemy codes. Until very recently, much about the Colossus machine was shrouded in secrecy, largely because the codes that were employed remained in use by the British security services until a short time ago. This book only became possible due to the declassification in the US of wartime documents. With an introductory essay on cryptography and the history of code-breaking by Simon Singh, this book reveals the workings of Colossus and the extraordinary staff at Bletchley Park through personal accounts by those who lived and worked with the computer. Among them is the testimony of Thomas Flowers, who was the architect of Colossus and whose personal account, written shortly before he died, is published here for the first time. Other essays consider the historical importance of this remarkable machine, and its impact on the generations of computing technology that followed.

Alphabet Books

Author: Bonnie Mackey
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN:
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 159

Book Description
Covering more than 300 alphabet books with topic, content area, grade level, text structure, and instructional value indexing, this extensive resource guide includes bibliographic information and brief summaries of each selection as well as a chapter devoted to the unique uses of alphabet books within ELL classrooms. Alphabet books are perfect for establishing introductory lessons and serve as a starting point for project ideas. Alphabet Books: The K–12 Educators' Power Tool is ideal for school and public librarians as well as teachers who need to meet specific learning standards. The indexing by topic, grade level, and content area helps in finding just the right book for the aligned instructional objective. Some 300-plus alphabet books are additionally categorized according to the complexity of the text structure. Featured books for three grade level categories (Pre K–2, 3–6, and 7–12) are accompanied by instructional strategies to use with these books. Images of the finished student projects for every described strategy are included to clarify the instructional values. A chapter that focuses on the use of alphabet books in the English language learners' classroom offers strategies for the specific needs of this student group.

Signs and Symbols

Author: Adrian Frutiger
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Literary Criticism
Languages : en
Pages : 372

Book Description
Discusses the elements of a sign, and looks at pictograms, alphabets, calligraphy, monograms, text type, numerical signs, symbols, and trademarks.

Letter Perfect

Author: David Sacks
Publisher: Vintage Canada
ISBN: 0307371034
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 415

Book Description
Letters are tangible language. Joining together in endless combinations to actually show speech, letters convey our messages and tell our stories. While we encounter these tiny shapes hundreds of times a day, we take for granted the long, fascinating history behind one of the most fundamental of human inventions -- the alphabet. The heart of the book is the 26 fact-filled “biographies” of letters A through Z, each one identifying the letter’s particular significance for modern readers, tracing its development from ancient forms, and discussing its noteworthy role in literature and other media. We learn, for example, why the letter X has a sinister and sexual aura, how B came to signify second best, why the word “mother” in many languages starts with M, and what is the story of O. Packed with information and lavishly illustrated, Letter Perfect is not only accessible and entertaining, but essential to the appreciation of our own language.