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  Calligraphies of the Desert

  Massoudy Hassan

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  Celebrated master calligrapher Hassan Massoudy carries the desert within him. Through majestic, sweeping strokes, he depicts its breath-taking beauty and wonder. Massoudy draws inspiration from the words and wisdom of some of our greatest poets and writers – Rumi, Paul Bowles, Goethe, Baudelaire, Antoine de Saint-Exupery, Khalil Gibran – who have lost themselves in the mysteries of the desert.
  Beautifully illustrated, Calligraphies of the Desert offers inspiration for meditation. Speaking to the senses, it is a treasure for travellers, poets and dreamers.

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  Quilts Their Story and How to...

  Marie D. Webster

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  Although the quilt is one of the most familiar and necessary articles in our households, its story is yet to be told.  In spite of its universal use and intimate connection with our lives, its past is a mystery which -- at the most -- can only be partially unravelled. (from the Introduction)

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  Culture Smart! Ecuador - The...

  Russel Maddicks

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  Squeezed between Colombia in the north and Peru in the south, Ecuador is named for its location on the Equator and has a landscape so varied that it has been described as a microcosm of every microclimate found in South America. This diversity makes it a magnet for tourists, mountain trekkers, volunteers, and increasing numbers of US retirees looking for a warm, culturally interesting, economical, and safe place to spend much of their time.Ecuador's multiethnic population reflects a unique blend of cultures, from traditionally dressed mountain peoples, whose ancestors inhabited their highland villages before the arrival of the Incas, to the Afro-Ecuadorians of Esmeraldas and the Chota Valley and the tribal peoples of the Amazonian rainforest. The Ecuadorians are proud, friendly, hospitable, and hardworking, but to know them well, the foreign visitor needs to understand the complex historical divisions between the highlands and the coast, and the rigid class and racial hierarchy that has shaped the country's history.Culture Smart! Ecuador takes you beyond the usual descriptions of where to go and what to see and gives you an insider's view of the people, their history, their food, and their culture. Special sections are designed to help food lovers get the most out of the menu, assist business travelers to gain an edge on the competition, and show expats, volunteers, and visitors how to meet and get on well with the Ecuadorians, who are as diverse and varied as the country's amazing geography.

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  Fabric Painting with Cindy...

  Cindy Walther

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  “This is a wonderful way to start experimenting with fabric paint and all the effects you can create using different techniques.” —The Applique Society 
   
  Explore a variety of fabric painting techniques and add a distinctive touch to your quilts. You’ll learn how to create sun prints and use resist techniques, as well as how to paint a Hawaiian quilt and a traditional block quilt.  
   
  Try colorwashing, scrunching, and salting methods to create uniquely personal fabrics. With fun projects, basic information about color, and tips on different types of paints and supplies, the award-winning author of Snippet Sensations and other popular titles encourages you to experiment, be playful, and get creative!

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  Wool Appliqué Folk Art -...

  Rebekah L. Smith

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  14 folk-art projects that celebrate American heritage with wool appliqué. 
   
  Savor the richness and beauty of wool appliqué—its texture, depth, color, and design. Well-known, award-winning folk artist Rebekah L. Smith will ignite your passion for Americana home decor with her simple and elegant designs. Hand stitch 14 folk-art projects, each with full-size patterns and step-by-step instructions. Appliqué pillows, bed toppers, and table runners from woven wools, felted wools, and wool felt—upcycling at its finest! Staying true to early decorative arts, the antique color palette and nature-inspired designs translate seamlessly to many modern living spaces. 
   
  • 14 wool felt appliqué projects include bed covers, wall hangings, and table runners 
   
  • A guide for beginners, seasoned stitchers, traditional quilters, embroiderers, textile artisans, and general crafters 
   
  • Instructions on finding and repurposing wool 
   
  Praise for Wool Appliqué Folk Art 
   
  “I particularly liked the 14 updated traditional projects in Rebekah's book, which included bed covers, wall hangings and table runners. Her designs are very appealing. There is something in this book for everyone, from beginner to seasoned stitcher.” —The Canadian Quilter

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  George Washington's Virginia

  John R. Maass

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  George Washington slept, worked, and fought here . . . A historian’s guide to Virginia sites and landmarks associated with the Founding Father.   Born in the Tidewater region, George Washington was reared near Fredericksburg and took up residence at Mount Vernon along the Potomac River. As a young surveyor, he worked in Virginia’s backcountry. He began his military career as a Virginia militia officer on the colony’s frontier. The majority of his widespread landholdings were there—and his entrepreneurial endeavors ranged from the swamplands of the Southeast to the upper Potomac River Valley.   In this book, historian John R. Maass explores the numerous sites all over the Commonwealth associated with Washington—and demonstrates their lasting importance.  Includes photos and illustrations

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