For decades, Caldwell County has been known as the Furniture Center of the South. However, the history of Caldwell goes beyond the miles of furniture retailers and successful manufacturers, back to a time when Caldwell, nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge, was on the frontier of America. The story of Caldwell County includes pioneer forts perched on the edge of a vast wilderness; Confederate soldiers struggling in America's most famous battle, Gettysburg; logging companies and growing railroads; the remarkable furniture industry that has employed generations of residents; and the world-renowned Lenoir High School Band. The images within this book-of explorers and settlers, homes and schools, church functions and family gatherings, the famous and ordinary, and the beautiful and industrious-help tell the story of Caldwell County, her people, and her place within the history and culture of North Carolina and the United States.
Classic Carving Patterns by Lora S. Irish, ISBN 1561583189
If you've ever wondered what design to carve next or what style of pattern to use to enhance your current woodworking project, Lora Irish's treasury of classic wood patterns is for you. Within its pages, you'll find a vast selection of traditional themes to carve, burn, or paint. Each design is presented as an easy-to-reproduce outline pattern, which can be transferred directly to your project, and as a sharply detailed sketch to guide the carving or shading of the design. Along with the patterns are tips on design composition, planning, and placement on the furniture form. As you browse through the pages of this design collection, you'll discover lions and eagles, scrolls and ribbons, traditional leaf trims and intricate floral centerpieces. In the fantasy realm there are gargoyles and dragons. Natural patterns include grapes and vines, oak leaves and acorns, and much more.
Classic Carving Patterns by Lora S. Irish, ISBN 1561583189
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Design Design: Furniture & Lights
What happens when form follows functionand the only boundaries are the laws of physics? As innovative materials and manufacturing techniques become readily available, the limitations of design are rapidly falling away. These advances have led to a redefinition of the spaces we inhabit, as everyday items become objects of art.
"DesignDesign: Furniture & Lights" is a celebration of originality and innovation, featuring hundreds of beautiful full-color photographs of works by highly acclaimed designers such as Xavier Lust, David Abad, Guido Rosati, Oscar Tusquets, Alvaro Sizaand, Ingo Maurer, and many more. Curated by renowned design expert Oscar Asensio, "DesignDesign" is an essential sourcebook for astute interior designers, collectors, and connoisseurs on the cutting edge.
Design Design: Furniture & Lights
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Am-Bushed!
Readers just can't get enough tales of government gaffes, and President George W. Bush and his administration can't seem to stop goofing up.
"AM-BUSHED!" is a hilarious rundown of the mishaps, mistakes, mispronunciations, malapropisms, and misunderestimations committed by 'Dubya' and his administration, including:
"You took an oath to defend our flag and our freedom, and you kept that oath underseas and under fire." -- George W. Bush, Washington, D.C., January 10, 2006
"There's a-some of the greatest programs, initiatives come out of our faith-based programs or faith-based churches or synagogues or mosques." -- George W. Bush, Washington, D.C., January 30, 2003
People may be divided over Bush's policies, but everyone can agree that "AM-BUSHED!" will be another surefire hit.
Am-Bushed!
The Magic Gourd by Baba Wague Diakite, ISBN 0439439604
This celebration of the rich culture of Mali tells a tale of the importance of generosity. When drought parches the land, Rabbit rescues Chameleon from a thorny bush. Chameleon repays him with a magical gourd that always stays filled with food and water. But soon a greedy king steals the gourd for himself. Illustrations.
The Magic Gourd by Baba Wague Diakite, ISBN 0439439604
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With Heart and Soul: Favorite Recipes from Our Friends and Family
Roxie Kelley and Shelly Reeves Smith have been friends and business partners for many years, creating a delightful line of note cards, appointment calendars, and cookbooks. Evoking the simple life -- where friends are dear and home life is precious -- their Among Friends Collection has been snapped up by devoted followers across the country.
Since it was first published four years ago, the duo's first cookbook, Just a Matter of Thyme, has sold more than 80,000 copies in the gift trade alone. Many of the recipes in the engaging Just a Matter of Thyme were contributed by the authors' friends and family; others came from the restaurant Kelley once owned. In addition, Just a Matter of Thyme contains a clever and creative section on gift basket ideas.
With Heart and Soul was born when fans clamored for the next Among Friends book. In addition to a new collection of recipes, With Heart and Soul includes a "Heart Smart" section and helpful household hints from recipes for potting soil to removing...
With Heart and Soul: Favorite Recipes from Our Friends and Family