French General Treasured Notions

Author: Kaari Meng
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 0811872122
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 163

Book Description
Gorgeous embellishments from the celebrated craft store inspire you to create your own projects—from a Button Charm Bracelet to an Opera Bag. French steel-cut beads, mother-of-pearl buttons, spools of vintage ribbons . . . This exquisite book showcases the decorative bits flea-market hunters dream of. Hundreds of photos reveal rare European notions from the craft community’s most beloved emporium, Tinsel Trading Company. With these vintage baubles as her inspiration, Kaari Meng shares projects that crafters can make with their own flea-market finds or with contemporary materials they have on hand: a button charm bracelet, whimsical petite prize medals, an heirloom-worthy memory book, shimmering handbags, and more. Kaari’s colorful inspiration boards lend design guidance, while her tips and resources help notion-lovers build up their stash of treasures.

Paperie

Author: Bo Niles
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 0684844230
Category : Paper work
Languages : en
Pages : 200

Book Description
What Levenger does for office supplies and Williams-Sonoma does for kitchenware, Kate's Paperie does for paper--showing how ordinary wrapping and writing can be a beautiful and sensuous expression of personal style. 175 illustrations, 150 in full color.

Typewriters

Author: Anthony Casillo
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 1452155747
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 211

Book Description
“Typewriter expert and collector Anthony Casillo presents a visual homage to the device that revolutionized correspondence” (The Florida Times-Union). From the creation of the QWERTY keyboard to the world’s first portable typing machine, this handsome collection is a visual homage to the golden age of the typewriter. From the world’s first commercially successful typewriter—the Sholes & Glidden Type Writer of 1874—to the iconic electric models of the 1960s, eighty vintage devices are profiled in elegant photographs and fascinating text that highlights the design modifications, intricate details, and peculiar quirks that make each typewriter unique. From functional advances like noiseless machines to luxurious details such as mahogany covers and inlaid mother-of-pearl, a century of design innovation and experimentation is charted in these pages. Packed with visuals and rich with history, Typewriters is the essential story of a writing invention that changed the world. Includes a foreword by Tom Hanks Praise for Typewriters “A Love Letter to Vintage Typewriters.” —Wall Street Journal “This is sure to delight typewriter lovers and those interested in machine or design history.” —Library Journal

Vintage Wedding Style

Author: Elizabeth Demos
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 1452102090
Category : Design
Languages : en
Pages : 210

Book Description
A photo-driven wedding look book that's two parts inspiration one part DIY, 'Vintage Wedding Style' is packed with ideas, projects, resources and above all gorgeous photographs of real weddings to help brides-to-be design and dream about their special day

Lorna Simpson Collages

Author: Lorna Simpson
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 1452161755
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 194

Book Description
"Black women's heads of hair are galaxies unto themselves, solar systems, moonscapes, volcanic interiors." —Elizabeth Alexander, from the Introduction Using advertising photographs of black women (and men) drawn from vintage issues of Ebony and Jet magazines, the exquisite and thought-provoking collages of world-renowned artist Lorna Simpson explore the richly nuanced language of hair. Surreal coiffures made from colorful ink washes, striking geological formations from old textbooks, and other unexpected forms and objects adorn the models to mesmerizingly beautiful effect. Featuring 160 artworks, an artist's statement, and an introduction by poet, author, and scholar Elizabeth Alexander, this volume celebrates the irresistible power of Simpson's visual vernacular.

Freedom! The Story of the Black Panther Party

Author: Jetta Grace Martin
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 1646142179
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 388

Book Description
Booklist Editors’ Choice WINNER of the Russell Freedman Award for Non-Fiction for a Better World Knowledge is power. The secret is this. Knowledge, applied at the right time and place, is more than power. It’s magic. That’s what the Black Panther Party did. They called up this magic and launched a revolution. In the beginning, it was a story like any other. It could have been yours and it could have been mine. But once it got going, it became more than any one person could have imagined. This is the story of Huey and Bobby. Eldridge and Kathleen. Elaine and Fred and Ericka. This is the story of the committed party members. Their supporters and allies. The Free Breakfast Program and the Ten Point Program. It’s about Black nationalism, Black radicalism, about Black people in America. From the authors of the acclaimed book, Black Against Empire: The History and Politics of the Black Panther Party, and introducing new talent Jetta Grace Martin, comes the story of the Panthers for younger readers—meticulously researched, thrillingly told, and filled with incredible photographs throughout. P R A I S E ★ “A passionate, honest, and intimate look into an important time in civil rights history.” —Booklist (starred) ★ “Impeccable writing and stellar design make this title highly recommended.” —School Library Journal (starred) “Detailed, thoroughly researched...A valuable addition to the history of African American resistance.” —Kirkus

Something Borrowed

Author: Emily Giffin
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
ISBN: 9781250011862
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 420

Book Description
Giffin's smash-hit debut novel--basis for the 2011 film--is for every woman who has ever had a complicated love-hate friendship.

Pigs at a Party

Author: Hans Wilhelm
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 1797206451
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 17

Book Description
Little piggies at a party are always polite! Three little pigs are on their way to a party, and little readers are invited to come along! Open the book's cover to welcome the little piggies into the festivities, then join in the fun of their friend's special day! From wrapping presents to playing games, these polite little pigs are on their best behavior, although they just can't wait to dig into that cake! This novelty board book follow-up to Pigs in a Blanket and Pigs in a Pickle packs educational and play appeal in addition to teaching valuable social skills. Paired with an accessible, kid-friendly art style and a strong, age-appropriate theme, this engaging and interactive book will resonate with a wide range of readers. • GO-TO GIFT: This board book makes an ideal, age-appropriate gift for toddlers, thanks to the cute, relatable illustrations and the enduring early concept appeal of both parties/celebrations and minding your manners. • MANNERS MATTER: This sweet rhyming story sets a shining example of good behavior for young children, from not playing too rough to cleaning up when you make a mess—all in the context of a universally exciting event: a child's first party! • EXTENDS THE LITTLE PIG SERIES: This adorable and engaging board book will build on the success of its predecessors, the novelty book Pigs in a Blanket and its follow-up, Pigs in a Pickle. What will these adorable pigs get into next?! Perfect for: • Parents looking for interactive board books • Parents looking for rhyming board books • Parents looking for a book about manners for young children • Fans of cute pigs • Anyone looking for a cute and clever baby shower gift or birthday present

Mini Books: Spy Secret Messages

Author: Simon Tudhope
Publisher: Usborne Minis
ISBN: 9781474985352
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 32

Book Description
Break secret codes and decipher vital messages in this mini book of puzzles. From collecting launch codes to reading spy watches, it's packed with activities that will keep budding secret agents busy on journeys or whilst out and about.

The Freethinker

Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Free thought
Languages : en
Pages : 636

Book Description