Makers: A History of American Studio Craft, Hardcover - Janet Koplos

Here is the first comprehensive survey of modern craft in the United States. Makers follows the development of studio craft--objects in fiber, clay...

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Craftsmanship is an expression of quality, passion, and mindset. This book is a showcase of crafted products created by small manufacturers. Crafts...

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"You have to take the children away."--Donald Trump Taking Children argues that for four hundred years the United States has taken children for pol...

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Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLCAuthor(s): Professor Stephen (Cardiff University, UK) KiteIllustration(s): 125 BW illusNumber of pages: 360Publ...

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In A Necessary Evil, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Garry Wills shows that distrust of government is embedded deep in the American psyche. From the ...

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The armored car has played a major role in American military operations since the relatively early days of the 20th Century. In 1989 Col. Royal P. ...

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This entry in R. P. Hunnicutt's unrivaled 10-volume history of American armored fighting vehicles focuses on the spectrum of armored personnel carr...

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Featuring over a thousand photos from the National Archives, diagrams, and detailed specifications, Hunnicutt's Half-Track remains the definitive d...

The armored car has played a major role in American military operations since the relatively early days of the 20th Century. In 1989 Col. Royal P. ...

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More than 250, 000 copies sold A creative writer's shelf should hold at least three essential books: a dictionary, a style guide, and Writing Ficti...

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Publisher: University of California PressAuthor(s): Christine M. E. GuthIllustration(s): 40 color illustrations, 11 b-w illustrationsNumber of page...

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Although often overshadowed by Milwaukee's brewing reputation, Green Bay has its own rich and proud brewing heritage. Beginning in the mid-nineteen...

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