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Textile artist and surface designer Mandy Pattullo marries fabric with collage techniques to produce beautiful pieces of art. In Textile Collage she shows a fresh way to use scraps and oddments of fabrics to create something unique and personal, while also being economical perfect for those who have hoarded bits of fabric, trim and memory-filled domestic textiles over the years.Chapter one covers Materials: collecting and sourcing fabric including unpicking and storing found fabric. In chapter two, Make, Mandy guides you through all the artistic and creative elements that you need to consider to create a beautiful collage. The following chapter Portray looks at piecing together a collaged portrait human or animal showing the figurative approach in collage work that includes transfer images and using found photographs. In the chapter Worn, the collage technique is used to embellish skirts, jackets and accessories. The final chapter Book looks at the fabric book as a receptacle for textile collage, with a range of approaches and forms explored.This is a wonderful resource for all textilers looking to make the most of the found fabrics they love and fully explore the technique of collage with textiles.

"She is the most wonderfully inventive and brilliantly talented designer" Dame Judi Dench on Clancy.Deirdre Clancy is one of the most experienced and accomplished costume designers in the business. In this book, she gives her inside knowledge of designing for stage and screen, which includes television, film, theatre and opera. She includes a brief illustrated history of costume design from the Greeks to Lady Gaga an invaluable guide for students and current designers.Part Two takes the reader through the design process: how you go about doing it, and the different strands of costume design from contemporary clothes through to period costume, how to communicate with the audience, designing on paper and with Photoshop or on an iPad and how to share and communicate your ideas and well as mood boards and collages for inspiration. Part Three is about the world of costume design what it involves and how to get into the field, who does what and the differences between working for stage and screen productions. Clancy advises on budgets and improvisation and covers all the practicalities and behind-the-scenes tips. Part Four looks at period costume from the Dark Ages up to the twentieth century, encompassing authenticity and feasibility. Finally, Part Five looks at individual case studies in depth, including opera and Shakespeare productions.Packed with great drawings and case studies, this is an essential book for any student or professional costume designer looking for additional inside advice. Whether you are a designer for the stage or screen, this book has something new for you with advice from one of the best in the business.

The hugely accomplished textile artist Jean Draper gives an invaluable guide to designing and working with pattern in textile art. Jean goes back to basics with simple dots and lines, demonstrating how even basic squares, circles and triangles can have a stunning impact in stitch and textiles. She provides practical and simple instructions for developing and experimenting with pattern, using grids, symmetry, rotation and repeats. Jean draws inspiration from patterns around the world, from West African Kente Cloth to the Gees Bend quilts of Alabama. There are instructions on creating bands and borders, strip patchwork and strip piecing, plus an extended study of Banjara stitched textiles. Natural patterns from plants and flowers also offer exciting opportunities for stitch, and Jean explores important design emblems such a the Tree of Life alongside other stitched flower forms. Finally, the ornamentation of the body provides many unique and striking ways to interpret the human form in stitch. Pattern is everywhere and can be used to stunning effect, taking your textile art to the next level. This fascinating and exciting guide brings together inspiration, design methods and stitching techniques to help you develop truly great textile art.

Among all the varied productions with which Nature has adorned the surfaces of the earth, none awakens our sympathies, or interests our imagination so powerfully as those venerable trees, which seem to have stood the lapse of ages John Muir, 1868A fascinating celebration of the some of the oldest living organisms on the planet, from the grand Oaks of Europe and mighty Redwoods of California to Africas upside-down Baobab tree, and from the Ginkgos of China and Korea to the Olive tree, the worldwide symbol of peace.Ancient Trees covers those species of tree that have lived for more than a thousand years: the Redwood, Bristlecone pine, Montezuma Cypress, the Monkey Puzzle, Amazonian Ancients, Yew, Oak, Sweet Chestnut, Lime, Olive, Welwitschia, the Baobab, Kauri, Totara, Antarctic Beech, the Fig, Cedar, and Ginkgo.Anna Lewington, the well-known writer on all things botanical, and leading wildlife photographer Edward Parker provide an illuminating and visually striking history of each tree species, including where the long-living species can still be found, the trees botanical details, and its mythical associations.

The comprehensive guide provides the lacemaker with step-by-step instructions and illustrations on the techniques which make up this type of lacemaking. Divided into ten easy-to-follow sections, alternative methods of construction are closely examined and explained. Bridget M. Cook begins with starts and edges, describing the techniques of replacing threads and adding pairs, joinings, sewings, connections and crossings. Additional information is provided on picots, tallikes and venetian cords, plaits and braids. Other sections look at carrying pairs, raised work, corners, curves and holes, endings, moving work under construction and the mounting of completed lace. Practical Skills in Bobbin Lace will help all lacemakers to increase their repertoire of techniques.

From the co-author of two previous Batsford lace titles comes a collection of 50 stunning lace patterns that showcase the delicate beauty of this ever-popular lace. Traditionally, the ornate braids that make up Milanese lace were used in long, convoluted floral patterns, but they are also easily adapted for use in more modern designs. This new book of patterns contains both traditional and modern examples, and the author experiments with different decorative styles - for example, Celtic lettering that is vibrant with the colours of original Celtic art, taken into a new dimension with the addition of Milanese braids. Exquisite miniatures in a Japanese style will be a challenge even for the most experienced lacemaker: the smallest patterns are not necessarily the easiest! Other patterns include flowers, scrolls, leaves and butterflies, plus some more unusual designs: dragons, a picture depicting the legend of Arion and the dolphin, and a spectacular piece featuring the mythical seven-headed Hydra. There is a good range of patterns, including both prickings and photographs of the finished pieces, suitable for abilities ranging from beginner to advanced.

Milanese has a greater variety of decorative stitches within the braid than any other lace. It is this variety, added to the baroque style of its designs, that makes Milanese the most beautiful of Italian laces. New in paperback, this book is a collection of 43 new braids, including two spiral braids, and 40 original patterns, all with diagrams, photographs and full instructions.

A HISTÓRIA DA BANDA QUE DEFINIU UMA GERAÇÃO EM UMA OBRA OFICIAL NARRADA PELO PRÓPRIO PAUL MCCARTNEY E PELOS EX-INTEGRANTES DA WINGS!Narrado em primeira pessoa, este relato imersivo do próprio Paul Mc

The cuisine of Gaza is a vibrant reflection of its rich heritage, blending bold flavours, fresh ingredients and time-honoured techniques. Spicy stews, tangy dips, fragrant fish dishes and honey-soaked desserts embody a culinary tradition shaped by history and sustained through adversity. Each dish tells the story of a people whose connection to their land and culture endures despite immense challenges, showcasing the power of food as a cultural anchor.The Gaza Kitchen brings new life to this cuisine with more than one hundred recipes collected first-hand by Laila El-Haddad and Maggie Schmitt. It offers an intimate portrait of Gazan life through hundreds of photographs of Gazan cooks, farmers and fresh-produce merchants at work, and in-kitchen interviews in which these women and men tell the stories of their food, their heritage and their families.This new edition of this much loved, award-winning cookbook stands as both a celebration of Palestinian cultural identity and a powerful testament to the resilience of the Gaza community.

This is a time travelers guide to the history of soccer, tracing its originsfrom a humble beginning to an established sport beloved worldwide. It is a story that spans five thousand years, from ancient Egypt to MesoAmerica, from the Greek Empire to Chinese Dynasties, and from the Roman Empire to medieval Britain.From the Middle Ages onwards, Britain and Ireland unfurl their lineage, from the lesser-known trapball and stoolball to the lamentably extinct camping and knappan. All forms find a voice in this book, as do hockey and hurling, baseball and bowling, tennis and golf. Primarily a narrative of British and Irish ball games, esteemed foreigners are welcomed: baggataway, knattleikur, soule, kolven, calcio. Many games come to life, revealing their motivations and their complex inner world. Still, soccer is firmly center stage. This is, after all, its picaresque journey. As the games sweep across history, the social, religious, and political contexts are threaded throughout, and this book is peppered with news snippets, anecdotes, comedy, and intrigue, which give the centuries life. Crammed with eccentric sports ephemera, untold tales, and unearthed acts, The Game That Would Be King is the most comprehensive work on the early history of ball games ever written.

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O MERGULHO MAIS PROFUNDO JÁ FEITO NA VIDA CRIATIVA DE PAUL MCCARTNEY DEPOIS DOS BEATLES"Estou simplesmente surpreso com esta revelação real de Paul McCartney."- Mark Lewisohn, especialista mundialmen

Whether at home or abroad, communicating with people of other cultures is difficult. It requires new ways of thinking and interpreting the world. When conflict arises, as it often does, the issues become even more confusing. Without a good understanding of how different cultures handle conflict, our best intentions may only make matters worse.With a particular focus on Asian and Hispanic cultures (at home and around the world) and on African culture, Duane Elmer walks readers through various types of conflict and shows how they can be handled effectively and appropriately. Elmer gives numerous stories and examples from his experience and from others to show how handling conflict well builds solid relationships. With an eye out for biblical principles, he looks at a variety of sticky questions in Scripture. This is a book not just of theory but of practical models of conflict resolution.Pastors, evangelists, business people, missionaries, students--anyone who wants to communicate more effectively with neighbors and colleagues--will find this book immensely helpful.

"By his wounds we are healed" Isaiah 53:5 We are wounded people. In this fallen world, people are hurt and exploited. Children are abused. Marriages are broken. Tragedies of all kinds afflict us and the ones we love. Woundedness, it seems, is simply a fact of life.But we are not alone in our suffering. Despite our emotional, psychological and physical injuries, God has not abandoned us. God is not distant or aloof. On the contrary, through the ministry of Jesus, God enters our painful situations to bring healing and redemption.Balancing sound biblical exposition with sensitive pastoral care, Stephen Seamands examines the profound implications of Jesus crucifixion for our healing and restoration. Because Jesus experienced abuse, shame and rejection, he understands the hurts we experience today. And his response to pain and suffering gives us hope that we too can experience forgiveness and new life.Filled with real-life stories of peoples brokenness and healing, Wounds That Heal offers comfort for our wounded souls. Ultimately, we take heart that God not only understands our pain but has done something about it. Encounter here the promise that the wounds of Jesus are wounds that heal.

The new thriller from Sunday Times bestselling author David McCloskey

Der wichtigste Teil unseres Korpers, besonders mit zunehmendem Alter, ist unser Gehirn. Warum nehmen wir unsere Gehirngesundheit also nicht so ernst wie unser Herz und unsere schmerzenden Gelenke insbesondere, wenn immer mehr Menschen taglich Schwierigkeiten haben, sich zu konzentrieren und die Falle von Demenz und Alzheimer weiter ansteigen? In seinem profunden Buch raumt Dr. Tommy Wood, Neurowissenschaftler mit Spezialisierung auf lebenslanger Gehirngesundheit, mit dem Mythos auf, dass unser Gehirn zwangslaufig mit dem Alter abbaut. Stattdessen konnen wir es durch eine angemessene Stimulation anpassungsfahig halten und es sogar verbessern. Wie, das zeigt der renommierte Arzt verstandlich und mit vielen Beispielen und Ubungen.

Wie bewahrt man seine Selbstachtung in einer historischen Epoche, in der die Menschheit ihre Wurde verliert?Wir brauchen ein neues Leitbild fur die planetare Krise. Das alte, durch Gier, Neid und Dominanzstreben angetriebene Modell des kontinuierlichen Wirtschaftswachstums fuhrt uns in eine globale Katastrophe. Der offensichtlichste Grund (von vielen) ist die enge Korrelation zwischen Wachstum und Kohlendioxidemissionen.Wir mussen uns ehrlich machen!Realistisch betrachtet sind unsere Moglichkeiten bereits jetzt auf Schadensbegrenzung und intelligentes Krisenmanagement beschrankt. Intellektuelle Redlichkeit, Mitgefuhl und eine bestimmte Form von innerer Bewusstheit sind das, was wir fur mentale und politische Resilienz dringend brauchen. Der Begriff einer Bewusstseinskultur bildet den Ausgangspunkt fur eine neue Debatte. Fur mehr Mitgefuhl und radikale SelbstachtungMehr als dreiig Jahre lang haben wir sehenden Auges versagt. Neben unserem Mangel an Selbstachtung und dem fehlenden Mitgefuhl fur kunftige Generationen war eine der Hauptursachen fur die sich anbahnende planetare Krise ein Mangel an kultureller Kreativitat: Wir waren nicht in der Lage, die alten Werte hinter uns zu lassen und alternative Leitbilder zu schaffen.Genau das ist aber dringend erforderlich, um einen neuen kulturellen Kontext fur den Ausstieg aus dem Wachstumsmodell zu schaffen. Wir brauchen eine Bewusstseinskultur, die sowohl auf individueller als auch auf gesellschaftlicher Ebene funktioniert. Wege dahin zeigt dieses Buch.Wir brauchen eine radikale neue BewusstseinskulturViele von uns haben wenig Mitgefuhl und keine Achtung vor den Personen und leidensfahigen Wesen, die nach uns auf diesem Planeten leben werden. Das fuhrt dazu, dass wir bald auch uns selbst nicht mehr als rationale Personen ernst nehmen konnen, weil wir uber Jahrzehnte vorsatzlich empirische Tatsachen ignoriert und auf politischer Ebene unsere eigene Selbsttauschung organisiert haben. Die Klimakatastrophe wird deshalb auch dazu fuhren, dass wir uns zunehmend als scheiternde Spezies erleben und auf eine historisch neue Weise unter dem Verlust unserer Wurde leiden. Wir brauchen eine radikale neue Bewusstseinskultur. Thomas Metzinger

This practical guide demystifies and simplifies silkscreen printmaking, and shows how accessible it is from the home. Each chapter explains a technique with basic equipment and materials, and reveals its many creative possibilities. Alongside step-by-step instructions and bold finished examples, the book encourages experimentation without the need for expensive or complex machinery, showing how these exciting techniques can be tried successfully at home.

In his irreverent and uncompromising bestseller And What Do You Do?, former Minister of State and Privy Counsellor Norman Baker laid bare what the British royal family didnt want us to know, namely its extravagant use of public money and general bad behaviour.This sensational sequel goes even deeper in its analysis of royal finances, examining where the money comes from, how it is used and what has changed with the arrival of a new king.Amongst many other things, it reveals how a family that was effectively bankrupt in 1760 is now one of the richest in the country; how they lobby governments and the media to maximise their profits from the public purse; and how they take advantage of a uniquely beneficial tax and legislative regime.Packed with details on the acceptance of dodgy donations; the appropriation of official gifts for personal use; and the exploitation of public bodies including the NHS, churches and charities, who are charged punitive rates for the use of Duchy-controlled land, this eye-opening expose also includes a chapter on Andrew Mountbatten Windsor and his money-making endeavours, including his friendships with convicted fraudsters, paedophiles and spies.Pulling no punches, this is the book the royal family really dont want you to read.

Conflict does more than destroy physical spaces. It extinguishes lives, erases histories and disrupts the collective memory of entire communities. In Gaza, where genocide has wrought catastrophic loss, the destruction of heritage adds another dimension of devastation. Yet amid the rubble, acts of archiving, art-making and storytelling persist.Archiving Gaza in the Present brings together voices from Palestine and beyond to document the cultural erasure and to explore how creative and archival practices resist it. Contributions from curators, architects, artists, journalists, lawyers and scholars capture Gazas once-vibrant cultural life historic buildings, art centres, universities and museums that existed before October 2023 now turned to rubble.Featuring rich visual material from fragmented WhatsApp testimonies to forensic documentation and including artworks, maps and photographs, Archiving Gaza in the Present is both a living archive and a call to action. It is a vital resource for understanding Gazas cultural survival amid destruction.In partnership with the Arab British Centre.Contributors include Selma Dabbagh, Salman Abu Sitta, Shareef Sarhan, Hazem Harb, Malak Mattar, Marc-Andre Haldimann, Nadia Yaqub, Omar Al-Qattan, Kegham Djeghalian, Caitlin Procter, Atef Alshaer, Shatha Safi, Yara Sharif and Nasser Golzar.