Book Description
Create dazzling scrap quilts with a whole new set of block designs based on one simple shape--the rectangle! Two stars of the quilting world share their expert tips for turning a so-so scrap quilt into a smashing success.
· Fifteen easy patchwork recipes are based on simple one-patch blocks that eliminate tricky measurements and stretchy bias edges
· Explore three key elements that add up to winning scrap quilts--the value, color, and style of printed fabrics
· Learn how to scatter and blend any collection of fabrics for a perfect balance of variation and repetition
Customer Reviews:
Outstanding.......2007-04-03
This is one of the most exciting and inspiring books for scrap quilts. Excellent discussions on what design choices contribute to good results or if you drop the "S" that is what your quilt result could be.
Great scrap buster!.......2004-06-04
This book has helped me to clear out all those pieces of fabric that are not small enough to throw out but not big enough to use. I have gotten into the habit of cutting my little leftovers into 2x3.5" rectangles. These little blocks go together so quickly that I've put one top together (lap size) in just a couple hours of sewing! This is a book to add to your collection. I originally checked it out of my library but I quickly realized it was one I wanted to have on hand!
I love this book!.......2003-12-12
I love this book. The patterns are simply made but are stunning to see. I have made (with my sister) four quilts based on what this book taught me. In addition, the book is interesting to read and the photography is excellent. This books continues to inspire new quilt ideas for us. It's well worth having in your quilt book library! :)
Simple sophistication.......2003-08-18
I think this book is fantastic!. I like to see my ideas come to life quickly and this book has helped me to experiment with colout in an effective way - easily. I have made three very different quilts that have been much admired (I enjoy them too!)and know this is a technique I can use again and again. I've also introduced children and novice pals to patchwork using this book as a guide - a great present. Colour is everything and hints on using colour and tone help a lot if you aren't sure which way to go.
Irresistible!.......2002-11-22
When I first looked through this quilt book I knew that it was one I was going to have to have eventually, even though the price seemed a bit steep. I was particularly struck by a design called "Bento Box" which is made up of Japanese fabrics - completely made of rectangles which are cut 2"X31/2" and combine Japanese indigos with colorful kimono type fabrics. There were several other very attractive quilts, including the one featured on the cover. I realized that what I like best are quilts that combine simple piecing with colorful, interesting fabrics, and that is the basis of this book. If you feel the same way, I highly recommend this book.
I also thought the introduction (which describes the collaboration of the two women who wrote the book together) was touching.
Customer Reviews:
Doesn't get any better than this............2004-04-12
One reviewer knocked this book for lack of color photos, "very" home-made look, 19th century approach, and requiring many hours of work, all true, and all total irrelevant, showing a total lack or understanding of the "spirit" of Gingery's books. Gingery's in his series and in the Lathe book, take you through many time honored, and nearly lost techniques of metal working. Just think of what you will learn, foundry work, metal casting, scrapping, drilling, machining. You actually can build a Lathe that is just as accurate as any comercial lathe on the market, it is (if properly built) a precision Lathe (.001) that you have made yourself. In fact the lathe will help to build itself, the only machine that can do that. If you are a very good scrounger you could make this for next to nothing. Sure you could go out and buy a small Mini-lathe, but then think of all the things you could learn by making it yourself. Not to mention, any accessory you can dream of, you can make yourself. My lathe is about 2/3 done, and I've learned more than I thought possible. Gingery's books are small and well written, very curt and to the point, but complete. All you need to know is there. Read carefully, he does not make a big deal of some of the most important parts, so skip a sentence and you'll miss a lot....
Interesting old-time approach to building stuff.......2003-01-26
This one of six books by the author, each building upon the previous one. The text details how to build your own metal lathe with a minimum of ready-made parts, based primarily on aluminum castings you make yourself (as shown in Book #1 of the series).
I did not build the lathe, but I did read this and his "How to Build A Milling Machine" book. The author takes the approach of using 19th century techniques and designs, showing how to emulate them with today's hardware store components. Sadly, the books lack any color photos. There are tons of drawings, and a couple of moderately clear black and white photos.
While interesting, the machines seem to appear VERY home-made when complete. It is also clear that many, many hours are required in the construction.
Although I did find the author's "can do" approach encouraging, I think you'd be better off saving your money for a ready-made lathe...
Yes, you can build an accurate lathe.......1999-10-04
Dave's books are fantastic. I have built the charcoal foundry, lathe, milling machine and electric furnace, and had a great time doing it. These books will teach you the common sense approach to metalworking and inspire you to do much more than you thought possible in the home shop.
Clear, witty instructions for building your own metal lathe.......1999-09-20
I bought the whole series of Gingery metalworking books, and have learned an unbelievable amount from all of them. I've build the furnace (although mine is powered by propane) and have nearly completed the construction of the lathe. Gingery (pronounced with hard g's, by the way, as in "gruff") writes with a down-to-earth style that makes it feel like your uncle or grandfather is sitting in the room with you, sharing his wisdom. The pithy writing style gave me more than one good chuckle as Gingery describes some mistake he made and what he learned from it during the writing of the books. Highly recommended!
An excellent tutorial for building a working lathe........1998-12-16
As a follow up to the excellent book, "Build Your Own Charcoal Foundry", David Gingery shows you how to use the foundry developed in the previous book to build an inexpensive working lathe. His clear step by step instructions make it easy to follow.
Customer Reviews:
Sand Casting condensed.......2005-09-19
I'm using this book as a textbook for my metal casting class. There is much more to learn about casting than this book covers but it's still a great introduction to the basics of sandcasting.
Even easier than he makes it seem.......2004-01-08
This is Book 1 of a seven book series. I've only completed this one so far and it was even easier than I thought it would be. Gingery is obviously a hands-on type person and, while very knowledgeable, not very clear in some of his instructions and in the overall structure of the book. For instance, it took me two tries to fire the lid of my furnace because the difference between "curing" and "vitrifying" were not made sufficiently clear (fortunately it was just a matter of crumbling the first try up and adding more water). He also talks several times about "hair dryer hoses" and it took me a couple weeks to realize he was talking about an obsolete type of dryer that was available when he first wrote the book, back in the early 80s.
That said, this is not necessarily all bad. By poring over the whole book again and again, trying things out, going back to the book and doing research elsewhere, I learned a lot more than if he'd handed it all to me on a platter. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone wanting to try "something different" that was also cheap. It's really not hard to do--a friend could help you get it all done in a weekend. The only real difficulty is getting one's mind around new concepts and obtaining items you may never have even known existed before.
Almost perfect book for beginner.......2002-11-09
This is a wonderful book that is the first in the "Build a Metal Working Shop From Scrap" series. It goes over basic foundry processes and materials and finally the building and operation of a Charcoal fired furnace for melting aluminum. I built a furnace out of a garbage can from this book, but I haven't fired it yet. Unfortunately, the charcoal burns with a lot of smoke and there are a lot of ashes left over when you are done. Even with the disadvantages of the dirtyness, it is easier to work with than gas.
a gem in the rough.......2002-02-20
An amazing testament to one man's creativity and hard work, and an inspiration to other budding machinists and tinkerers. The instructions are relatively easy to follow, but be aware that the production values (lay out, graphics, editting) are quite rough.
A fun start to sand casting.......2001-05-31
David Gingery's charcoal foundry book is a fun place to start thinking about sand casting of metals. This book on the charcoal foundry is more like a "letter from a friend" describing his experience with metal casting. It is *not* a reference-material textbook on industrial foundries. Instead, it's a fun and accessible introduction to doing small "hobbyist" or "prototype" sandcasting.
His book is informative and entertaining, but keep in mind that he is not an expert -- he says so himself in the preface of his book -- if you do decide to set up a foundry at home, do additional research!
Book Description
A cultural studies examination of the twentieth century genre of dystopian fiction in the political and scholarly context of the evolution of science fiction studies and utopian studies since the 1960s. Focuses especially on the "critical dystopias" of the 1980s and 1990s and examines their interrogation of the sociopolitical and cultural changes wrought by capitalist restructuring and neo-conservative and neo-liberal governments in the United States and Europe.
In Scraps of the Untainted Sky, Tom Moylan offers a thorough investigation of the history and aesthetics of dystopia. To situate his study, he sets out the methodological paradigm that developed within the interdisciplinary fields of science fiction studies and utopian studies as they grow out of the oppositional political culture of the 1960s and 1970s (the context of that produced the project of cultural studies itself). He then presents a thorough account of the textual structure and formal operations of the dystopian text. From there, he focuses on the new science fictional dystopias that emerged in the context of the economic, political, and cultural convulsions of the 1980s and 1990s, and he examines in detail three of these new "critical dystopias:" Kim Stanley Robinson's The Gold Coast, Octavia Butler's The Parable of the Sower , and Marge Piercy's He, She, and It .
Dystopian narrative is a product of the social ferment of the twentieth century. A hundred years of war, famine, disease, state terror, genocide, ecocide, and the depletion of humanity through the buying and selling of everyday life provided fertile ground for this fictive underside of the utopian imagination. From the classical works by E. M. Forster, Yevgeny Zamyatin, Aldous Huxley, George Orwell, and Margaret Atwood, through the new maps of hell in postwar science fiction, and most recently in the dystopian turn of the 1980s and 1990s, this narrative machine has produced challenging cognitive maps of the given historical situation by way of imaginary societies which are even worse than those that lie outside their authors' and readers' doors.
Customer Reviews:
shows a deep understanding of science fiction themes.......2006-01-22
As a longtime science fiction fan, I thought I was reasonably versed in the main themes of this field. But Moylan's critique is at a far deeper level than my usual comprehension of science fiction. He writes at an analytic depth that shows a deep appreciation and awareness.
For you to get the most benefit from his book, you should already have a background in traditional English literature, as well as science fiction. The utopias and dystopias he studies in the latter are correlated and contrasted to themes already present in the broader literature. Unfortunately, I lack that traditional background, and so much of his arguments were lost on me.
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Whether it is a dustpan made out of a license plate, a bowl fashioned from a bent vinyl record, a pair of sandals with soles made of Goodyear tire treads, or a tin-can lantern, folk artists all over the world are turning trash into treasure. Their found and recycled materials are reincarnated to create clothing, jewelry, toys, artworks, and useful household objects, such as a measuring scale made of two sardine cans. Focusing on the folk art practices of several cultures, this book is a celebration of the transformative genius of these artists, as well as an exploration of the diverse environments--from Ecuador and Mexico to Senegal and the U.S.--in which they live and work.
Customer Reviews:
Excellent, broad approach to the subject........1999-02-13
A very informative book with a good mix of visual and written information. Great to find a book on recycling that goes beyond "101 things to do with a toilet roll"! A very good starting point if you are interested in crafts and objects made from salvaged materials with a "majority" world bias. Good for dipping into and reading right through.Of interest to a wide age group, art and craft practitioners/students or armchair travellers.
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Quilting Lessons: Notes from the Scrap Bag of a Writer and Quilter
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Zen and the Art of Quilting: Exploring Memory and Meaning in Patchwork
ASIN: 0803213182 |
Book Description
In the middle of a successful academic career, art historian Janet Catherine Berlo found herself literally at a loss for words. A severe case of writer’s block forced her to abandon a book manuscript midstream; she found herself quilting instead. Scorning the logic, planning, and order of scholarship and writing, she immersed herself in freewheeling patterns and vivid colors. For eighteen months she spent all day, every day, quilting. This book penetrates to the very heart of women’s lives, focusing on their relationships to family and friends, to work, to daily tasks. It is a search for meaning at midlife, a search for an integration of career and creativity.
Customer Reviews:
Just wasn't my style........2007-01-23
This book didn't quite grab me the way it seems to have grabbed other reviewers. I can appreciate it, reading about her life and historical aspects of quilting were interesting, but it just wasn't my style. For me, having a visual reference would have helped. I would have loved for her to have added photos of the quilts she was making and writing about and/or photos of the historical figures and quilts she wrote about.
Thoroughly Enjoyed It!.......2007-01-11
Although this is not a long book, I found myself spacing out my reading to enjoy each and every tidbit that Ms. Berlo had to offer. I didn't want it to end and savored each scrap. She is a wonderful writer that captures what it is to be a woman entreanched in family issues, life in general and how crafting can lift you up and out of a "funk". My only regret is that I can't see her beautiful quilts that she describes so poetically. That would complete the circle.
Discovering a kindred quilting spirit.......2002-12-04
I am PASSIONATE about this book! It's written as a mix between a journal and an autobiography and lays bare a lot of the feelings that I thought only I had about the importance of quilting. I love the way that the passion for quilting is woven into Janet's love for her sisters and her sometimes difficult relationship with her mother. As you read, you begin to see her working her way out of the depression that imobilised her, and it shows how she re-chanelled her creativity after her writing "avenue" of expression was blocked. This is a book for anyone interested in the stresses of 21st century woman, and even if you don't quilt yourself, you will still enjoy the sharing of emotions. I defy anyone not to say at some point "I have felt exactly like that!", whatever your interests or background!
Quilting through Writer's Block.......2002-08-14
Berlo describes the way a sudden depression turned her from a highly esteemed, publishing professor to an almost obsessive quilter overnight.
She talks movingly about finding balance, and the way that "playing" with colors, patterns and fabric helped her find that, both in her work, and with friends and family.
In a society that undervalues "women's art" (especially textile arts), Berlo makes an interesting case that it is both therapeutic and historically significant.
Escaping writer's block through quilting.......2001-06-05
This compelling memoir is composed of a series of essays which center around the author's struggle to find a way through an unexpected onset of writer's block. She describes how she found solace in the creative acts which go into the creation of quilts, and how the creativity she found an outlet for there helped her return to the life of a professor and scholar. The author gives readers a glimpse into the life of an academic--the pressure and the difficulties as well as the accolades and successes. The most interesting sections of the book are those which give valuable insight into the importance of quilting--an extremely undervalued art--in the lives of modern women, including the author and her two lovingly-described sisters. Interspersed within the memoir are yummy recipes, for those readers who are cooking-inclined. Overall, I would highly recommend this book for anyone who is interested in the importance of quilting, the experiences of modern-day female academics, or instructions on how to overcome writer's block. An excellent read!
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More than 1100 flash cards, practice questions, and quick reference sheets for the CCNA 640-801, INTRO 640-821, and ICND 640-811 exams
CCNA test time is rapidly approaching. You've learned the concepts, you have the experience to put them to use, and now you want to practice, practice, practice until exam time. CCNA Flash Cards and Exam Practice Pack gives you three methods of proven late-stage CCNA exam preparation in one package.
Test Engine
500+ question exam engine with practice simulation question types includes both practice and study modes
Flash Cards
More than 550 flash cards in PC, handheld, and print formats, available in customizable sets
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All exam topics included in 100+ graphical quick reference sheets
Companion CD-ROM
Contains 550+ flash cards and more than 500 practice test questions. Flash cards are downloadable to Palm OS and Pocket PC handheld devices.
Minimum System Requirements
Windows 98, Me, 2000 Pro, or XP
Acrobat Reader v5.0 or higher
Internet Explorer 4.01 or higher
16 MB RAM for Windows 98 and Me;
64 MB RAM for Windows 2000 Pro and XP
800 x 600 resolution or higher
256 or more colors
Internet Access for "instant" registration
Optional application on CD is functional with most Palm or Palm-OS compliant handheld devices and most Pocket PC handheld devices
This volume is in the Flash Card and Exam Practice Pack Series from Cisco Press. Products in this series arm Cisco Career Certification candidates with a set of exam practice tools, formats, and environments to help them in the final stages of their study regimen and increase recall of key exam topics.
Customer Reviews:
Good companion book.......2007-09-28
This book on its own isnt real good except for cramming. Used with a study system it is excellent. It covers more topics than you will likely find on the test but isnt that the point? If we knew what exactly what was on the test we wouldnt need a study guide or flash cards.
Great start for CCNA review and Pre Certification testing!.......2007-05-20
Handy guide for the individual on the go like me. A good start for anyone taking the CCNA exam, to be used after taking the Cisco CCNA classes! I really liked the test engine questions and simulation questions.
Chris
ccna.......2007-01-05
excellent choice of book..the student whom want to study before the test..cd also have simulation software which allow the reader to do the lab..and the price is cheap..nothing go wrong with that..
Wrong answers on test.......2006-03-05
I would have rate this one ZERO stars, but there is no selection for that, so it gets ONE star,
If you are studying for your test, stay away from this publication. The practice test contains a number of wrong answers.
One question's 'correct' answer said that to break into the boot sequence, you should issue the break sequence within the first FIVE MINUTES after powering up the router. Another one said that you would need 27 PVC's for a fully meshed wan network of 8 branch offices. That one even spelled out the
math in the answer, i.e. n(n-1)/2, or 8(8-1)/2, which is (8*7)/2, which they said equals TWENTY SEVEN!!! I was just blown away.
I've emailed cisco press 4 or 5 times on this. I wanted a refund, but they want me to be their proof reader for free.
I wish I had read some reviews before I made this purchase. Don't waste your money.
OUTDATED QUESTIONS!!!.......2005-07-29
Plain and simple, some of the question are outdated. I hate having to go through unneccessary questions to study for this exam. It's bad enough that there is a ton of material that I need to know.
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Text includes bonus electronic content to accompany flash cards.
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