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Book A Burst of Brilliance

Download or read book A Burst of Brilliance written by Arthur Ross Gallery and published by University of Pennsylvania Press. This book was released on 1994 with total page 84 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An exhibition of Navaho textiles using brightly-colored woolen yarns manufactured in the Germantown section of Philadelphia.

Book Calculating Brilliance

    Book Details:
  • Author : Gerardo Aldana
  • Publisher : University of Arizona Press
  • Release : 2022-03-15
  • ISBN : 0816542201
  • Pages : 465 pages

Download or read book Calculating Brilliance written by Gerardo Aldana and published by University of Arizona Press. This book was released on 2022-03-15 with total page 465 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book contextualizes the discovery of a Venus astronomical pattern by a female Mayan astronomer at Chich'en Itza and the discovery's later adaptation and application at Mayapan. Calculating Brilliance brings different intellectual threads together across time and space, from the Classic to the Postclassic, the colonial period to the twenty-first century to offer a new vision for understanding Mayan astronomy.

Book Modern Weaving

    Book Details:
  • Author : Laura Strutt
  • Publisher : Ryland Peters & Small
  • Release : 2016-10-11
  • ISBN : 1782495169
  • Pages : 360 pages

Download or read book Modern Weaving written by Laura Strutt and published by Ryland Peters & Small. This book was released on 2016-10-11 with total page 360 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Weaving is back! Create beautiful wall hangings and accessories on a loom, with clear charts and step-by-step instructions. Laura Strutt has designed 25 contemporary weavings in a range of stylish colourways, from bright neons to pastels, Navajo-inspired earth tones, monochrome and neutrals, as well as suggesting alternate colours so you can match your makes to your home and your accessories to your mood. With a comprehensive techniques section that covers everything from how to make your own loom, warping (preparing) a loom, basics such as tabby weave, bubbling, Egyptian knots, Soumak weave, basket weave and many more, you will develop the skills you need to make a wide range of exciting projects, such as a stunning gold and cream wall hanging with extra-long Rya knots, a pastel-coloured hanging with ribbons and strips of lace to create a tactile texture, or a pretty phone cover with Aztec-inspired triangles – the only difficult part is choosing what to make first!

Book Weaving Within Reach

Download or read book Weaving Within Reach written by Anne Weil and published by Clarkson Potter. This book was released on 2018-08-21 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Modern weaving projects like you've never seen—within easy reach of anyone. Weaving is a satisfying hobby for making home or clothing accessories that look plucked from your favorite stores. Here are Pinterest-worthy projects for creating earrings, clutches, pillows, wall hangings, and more, all organized by skill level. From complete beginner to intermediate, Weaving Within Reach allows you to craft at your comfort level, even if you don’t yet know the difference between the warp and the weft. Lacking a loom? Most of the materials can be woven on found objects—such as an embroidery hoop or cardboard box—or achieved with a simple over-under pattern using no loom at all. As you progress, there are plenty of exciting designs for a frame loom to keep you inspired. With a detailed introduction, stunning lifestyle and step-by-step photographs, and a helpful resource section, Weaving Within Reach unravels the possibilities of the beautiful things you can make with your hands.

Book The Weaving Explorer

Download or read book The Weaving Explorer written by Deborah Jarchow and published by Storey Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2019-11-26 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Weaving is a highly accessible craft — over, under is the basic technique — but the stumbling block for many would-be weavers has been the high cost of a commercial loom. The Weaving Explorer removes that barrier, inviting crafters and artists to try out an amazing range of techniques and creative projects that are achievable with a simple homemade loom, or no loom at all! Weavers Deborah Jarchow and Gwen W. Steege take inspiration from the world of folk weaving traditions, adding a contemporary spin by introducing an unexpected range of materials and home dec projects. From sturdy rag fabric grocery bags to freeform wire baskets, delicately woven thread bracelets to colorful woven rugs, crafters will delight in exploring the opportunities to make their own personal variations on these beautiful — and functional — creations.

Book Red Thread Thinking  Weaving Together Connections for Brilliant Ideas and Profitable Innovation

Download or read book Red Thread Thinking Weaving Together Connections for Brilliant Ideas and Profitable Innovation written by Debra Kaye and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2013-03-01 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Create products and services your consumers can't pass up--without the high cost of development Success is all about connections. Debra Kaye explodes conventional thinking about innovation and provides an approach that anyone or any business can use to expose the crucial links among observations, experiences, facts, and feelings that on the surface do not seem related--but are--to uncover fresh, brilliant insights. In Red Thread Thinking, Kaye shows you how to weave originality from disparate information and turn it into a product or service that can shake up the marketplace--and your business. What sets Red Thread Thinking apart from other books is that it reveals exactly how to identify and understand hidden cultural codes and shifts in consumer perceptions that speak to emerging and existing markets and, as a result, catapult fresh products to iconic status. A mold-breaking system, Red Thread Thinking sharpens your innovation skills and can assist in problem solving, whether preparing a talk, pitching a project to your colleagues and boss, managing staff in a more productive way, or taking business to a new level. Learn the ways of Red Thread Thinking: Red Thread One: "Innovation--It's All in Your Head"--We can fire up our brains to become better at observing and interpreting what we see around us Red Thread Two: "Everything Old is New"--Take a fresh look at the past to gain remarkable advantage Red Thread Three: "People: The Strangest Animals in the Zoo"--Know what makes your market tick, and you'll know what makes them spend Red Thread Four: "What You See Is What You Get"--Learn how to create an entirely new and accessible "language" to make your product stand out and be universally understood Red Thread Five: "The Force of Passion"--Persevere, review, and refine your ideas without compromising your integrity or core beliefs. Red Thread Thinking teaches you to activate your own knowledge and resources to make better connections, have more and superior insights, and apply history as a valuable source for future-leaning innovation.

Book Sheila Hicks Weaving as Metaphor

Download or read book Sheila Hicks Weaving as Metaphor written by Arthur C. Danto and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 2006-01-01 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text examines the small woven and wrought works artist Sheila Hicks has produced over years. Focusing on 100 Hicks miniatures from many public and private collections, it includes three informative essays as well as illustrations of the artist's related drawings, photographs and chronology.

Book Tapestry Weaving

Download or read book Tapestry Weaving written by Kirsten Glasbrook and published by Search Press. This book was released on 2002 with total page 102 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Projects: Sun sampler -- Peruvian birds -- Cat and fishes -- Simple landscape -- Cover design -- Tulip -- The parrot gets the last word -- Little owl -- Sleeping dog -- Sleeping cat -- Bird.

Book Anatomy of a Tapestry

    Book Details:
  • Author : Jean Pierre Larochette
  • Publisher : Schiffer Craft
  • Release : 2020
  • ISBN : 9780764359330
  • Pages : 0 pages

Download or read book Anatomy of a Tapestry written by Jean Pierre Larochette and published by Schiffer Craft. This book was released on 2020 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jean Pierre Larochette is a renowned top-level artist, making this opportunity to learn from him a treasure for all levels of weavers.

Book THE HUMAN EQUATION

Download or read book THE HUMAN EQUATION written by Devaprasad Devdas and published by Devaprasad. This book was released on 2024-08-23 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever wondered what truly makes a workplace thrive? It is a question that lingers in the minds of many. We often get caught up in complex structures and processes, forgetting the most crucial element – the human beings who make it all function. This book takes a refreshingly simple approach: it views the workplace through a human lens. Forget the idea of ourselves as separate from our colleagues or the organisation itself. The truth is, we are all part of the equation. Our efforts, big or small, have the power to shape the environment we work in. But let us face it, a workplace is a melting pot. We come together with diverse perspectives, emotions, needs, and, yes, even conflicts. Striving for universal happiness might be a beautiful idea, but it is an impossible one. However, what we can achieve is a sense of collective satisfaction, where each individual feels valued and empowered to contribute. Here is where the human element takes centre stage. It is the collective needs, expectations, and even egos of individuals that create the unique culture of an organisation. This culture, in turn, plays a critical role in shaping success. This book explores the core factors that build a morally sound and successful, people-centric organisation. We will explore how leaders and individuals alike possess the power to transform their workplaces. We will shed light on the essential dynamics that make a human-centric approach: • The Dynamics of Hierarchy: Exploring the structure of organisations, uncovering the benefits, and challenges of hierarchies in a people-centric environment. • The Power of Openness: Cultivating transparency and understanding why open communication is vital for a healthy workplace. • Integrity in Action: Aligning actions with words for organisational integrity, because walking the talk truly matters. • Fair Rewards and Earned Recognition: Building a fair system for rewards and recognition, ensuring transparency in how contributions are valued. • Support as Investment: Empowering employees by viewing support as a strategic investment that fuels motivation and success. • The Penta Factor: Building on these core dynamics to create a solid foundation for a people-centric organisation. 8 | Preface Throughout this journey, we will expose the elements that must not be ignored – from designing organisations and crafting policies, to establishing workflows and fostering a positive culture. In short, we will explore every facet of the organisational life cycle through a human lens. This book is for anyone who, like you, are a curious human seeking answers and striving to make a positive impact. It is for those who believe in the power of creating a better place to work. By combining my experience as a human resource professional with insightful research, we will embark on a journey to explore the most well-known yet often overlooked element – the human element. Are you ready to unlock the potential of a people-centric organisation? Together, let us turn the dream of a “better place” into a reality. Let us begin!

Book Brilliant

    Book Details:
  • Author : Michelle Mulder
  • Publisher : Orca Book Publishers
  • Release : 2015-04-01
  • ISBN : 1459805208
  • Pages : 95 pages

Download or read book Brilliant written by Michelle Mulder and published by Orca Book Publishers. This book was released on 2015-04-01 with total page 95 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Did you know that cars can run on french-fry grease or that human poop can be used to provide power to classrooms? Brilliant! is about what happens when you harness the power of imagination and innovation: the world changes for the better! Kids in Mexico help light up their houses by playing soccer, and in the Philippines, pop-bottle skylights are improving the quality of life for thousands of families. Full of examples of unusual (and often peculiar) power sources, Brilliant! encourages kids to look around for new and sustainable ways to light up the world.

Book Weaving Narrative

Download or read book Weaving Narrative written by Monica L. Wright and published by Penn State Press. This book was released on 2010-11 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Analyzes the relationship between twelfth-century French material culture, especially with regard to attire and personal adornment, and the compositional and narrative techniques used in the emerging genre of courtly verse romance"--Provided by publisher.

Book Weaving Bateman Blend

    Book Details:
  • Author : Margaret Franklin
  • Publisher : FriesenPress
  • Release : 2018-04-04
  • ISBN : 1525510363
  • Pages : 128 pages

Download or read book Weaving Bateman Blend written by Margaret Franklin and published by FriesenPress. This book was released on 2018-04-04 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Weaving Bateman Blend, The Companion Book" is a "workshop to go"! The book is an Intermediate weaving resource emphasizing the role of ties and tie groups in weaving. It introduces Dr. William Bateman's weave systems, but zeroes in on one of them, Bateman Blend. The book is named The Companion Book as it compliments the original Monograph # 36, of Virginia Harvey's set of published works on Bateman weaves, striving to make "Blend" come alive for today's weavers. The Blend structure is explained and demonstrated in the many samples woven by the author. Colour photos of the 50 or more pieces will draw you in to weave Bateman today! Some are examples of the weaves for today's purposes. Some are original variations and extensions of the 8 shaft weaves of Dr. Bateman to 12 and more shafts. The book concludes with the story of Dr. Bateman's work, a Bibliography, and Index. (Readers are encouraged to use other resources such as "Learning to Weave" by Deborah Chandler, or "The Complete Book of Weaving" by Mary E. Black for basic weaving instruction.)

Book Nevermoor Collection

    Book Details:
  • Author : Jessica Townsend
  • Publisher : Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
  • Release : 2021-11-16
  • ISBN : 0316448125
  • Pages : 912 pages

Download or read book Nevermoor Collection written by Jessica Townsend and published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2021-11-16 with total page 912 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover Jessica Townsend's magical bestselling Nevermoor series in this set including: Nevermoor, Wundersmith, and Hollowpox ! A breathtaking, enchanting series, about a cursed girl who escapes death and finds herself in a magical world--and is tested beyond her wildest imagination. Morrigan Crow is cursed. Having been born on Eventide, the unluckiest day for any child to be born, she's blamed for all local misfortunes, from hailstorms to heart attacks--and, worst of all, the curse means that Morrigan is doomed to die at midnight on her eleventh birthday. But as Morrigan awaits her fate, a strange and remarkable man named Jupiter North appears. Chased by black-smoke hounds and shadowy hunters on horseback, he whisks her away into the safety of a secret, magical city called Nevermoor. It's then that Morrigan discovers Jupiter has chosen her to contend for a place in the city's most prestigious organization: the Wundrous Society. In order to join, she must compete in four difficult and dangerous trials against hundreds of other children, each with an extraordinary talent that sets them apart--an extraordinary talent that Morrigan insists she does not have. To stay in the safety of Nevermoor for good, Morrigan will need to find a way to pass the tests--or she'll have to leave the city to confront her deadly fate. This fast-paced plot and imaginative world has a fresh new take on magic that will appeal to a new generation of readers.

Book Weaving Identities

    Book Details:
  • Author : Carol Hendrickson
  • Publisher : University of Texas Press
  • Release : 2010-01-01
  • ISBN : 0292779445
  • Pages : 262 pages

Download or read book Weaving Identities written by Carol Hendrickson and published by University of Texas Press. This book was released on 2010-01-01 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Traje, the brightly colored traditional dress of the highland Maya, is the principal visual expression of indigenous identity in Guatemala today. Whether worn in beauty pageants, made for religious celebrations, or sold in tourist markets, traje is more than "mere cloth"—it plays an active role in the construction and expression of ethnicity, gender, education, politics, wealth, and nationality for Maya and non-Maya alike. Carol Hendrickson presents an ethnography of clothing focused on the traje—particularly women's traje—of Tecpán, Guatemala, a bi-ethnic community in the central highlands. She covers the period from 1980, when the recent round of violence began, to the early 1990s, when Maya revitalization efforts emerged. Using a symbolic analysis informed by political concerns, Hendrickson seeks to increase the value accorded to a subject like weaving, which is sometimes disparaged as "craft" or "women's work." She examines traje in three dimensions—as part of the enduring images of the "Indian," as an indicator of change in the human life cycle and cloth production, and as a medium for innovation and creative expression. From this study emerges a picture of highland life in which traje and the people who wear it are bound to tradition and place, yet are also actively changing and reflecting the wider world. The book will be important reading for all those interested in the contemporary Maya, the cultural analysis of material culture, and the role of women in culture preservation and change.

Book Repeat Performances

    Book Details:
  • Author : Laurel Fulkerson
  • Publisher : University of Wisconsin Pres
  • Release : 2016-07-31
  • ISBN : 0299307506
  • Pages : 343 pages

Download or read book Repeat Performances written by Laurel Fulkerson and published by University of Wisconsin Pres. This book was released on 2016-07-31 with total page 343 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The uses and effects of repetition, imitation, and appropriation in Latin epic poetry.

Book Lesbian Lives

    Book Details:
  • Author : Maggie Magee
  • Publisher : Routledge
  • Release : 2013-05-13
  • ISBN : 1134898665
  • Pages : 435 pages

Download or read book Lesbian Lives written by Maggie Magee and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-05-13 with total page 435 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this groundbreaking re-visioning of lesbianism, Magee and Miller transcend a literature that, for decades, has focused on the timeworn and misconceived task of formulating a lesbian-specific psychology. Rather, they focus on a set of interrelated issues of far greater salience in our time: the developmental and psychological consequences of identifying as homosexual and of having lesbian relationships. Their consideration of these issues leads to a rigorous review of major psychoanalytic and biological theories about female homosexuality and a probing examination of current notions of gender identity. These tasks set the stage for Magee and Miller's own model of psychologically mature sexuality between members of the same sex. The developmental and clinical issues taken up in specific chapters of Lesbian Lives include the challenges facing lesbian adolescents; the psychological and social significance of "coming out"; the various meanings and contexts of coming out as a gay or lesbian analyst; the interaction of individual psyche and social context in clinical work with lesbian patients; and the history of homosexual therapists and psychoanalytic training. The chapter on "Bryher," the lesbian-identified life partner of the poet Hilda Doolittle (Freud's patient "H.D."), relying on unpublished documents, is not only a wonderful exemplification of themes developed throughout the work, but an invaluable contribution to psychoanalytic history. Lesbian Lives is a heartening sign of the generous scholarship and humane impulse that are transforming psychoanalysis in our time. In writing infused with an experiential immediacy born of personal participation in the stories they tell, Magee and Miller weave a multiplicity of narratives into a fabric of explanation far richer, far more colorful --far truer to lived experience--than anything psychoanalysis has heretofore offered on the subject.