Peripheral and Spinal Mechanisms in the Neural Control of Movement (Progress in Brain Research)

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In the last decade, we have witnessed a striking maturation of our understanding of how neurons in the spinal cord control muscular activity and movement. Paradoxically, a host of new findings have revealed an unexpected versatility in the behavior of these well-studied neural elements and circuits. In this volume, the world's leading experts review the current state of our knowledge of motor control, outline their latest results and developments, and delineate the seminal unresolved questions in this vibrant field of research. The volume begins with a commentary and overview of our current understanding of the peripheral and spinal basis of motor control. The remainder of the volume is divided into seven sections, each focused on a different problem. The first chapter in each section provides some historical review and presages the experimental findings and hypotheses that are discussed in subsequent chapters.
Topics include the biomechanics of neuromuscular systems, the properties of motoneurons and the muscle units they control, spinal interneurons, pattern generating circuits, locomotion, descending control of spinal circuits, comparative physiology of motor systems, and motor systems neurophysiology studied in man. The book serves as a unique reference volume and should be essential reading for anyone interested in motor systems. Moreover, the volume's comprehensive coverage of a wide range of topics make it an effective textbook for graduate level courses in motor control neurobiology, kinesiology, physical therapy, and rehabilitation medicine.

Peripheral and Spinal Mechanisms in the Neural Control of Movement (Progress in Brain Research Series 123)

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Peripheral and Spinal Mechanisms in the Neural Control of Movement (Progress in Brain Research Series 123)
Marc D. Binder
Manufacturer: Elsevier Science & Technology Books
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: B000MUOO96

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He did a helluva good job. Ted only batted .406 for the Red Sox. He batted a thousand for the Marine Corps and the United States. --John Glenn Ted Williams was the only Hall of Fame ballplayer who saw military service in two wars. He was a flight instructor with the United States Marine Corps in World War II and flew 39 combat missions in the Korean War - several of them as wingman for squadron mate John Glenn. Shot down once, on his third mission, Williams was lucky to escape with his life. He was back up and flying less than 24 hours later. There aren't too many athletes who are truly heroes. Ted Williams was one such athlete. Imagine Alex Rodriguez or Barry Bonds flying dive-bombing missions in close air support of troops on the ground, taking anti-aircraft fire as they pulled out of dives as low as 500 feet. Imagine the records Williams might have set had he not devoted nearly five full seasons to serving his country. Most biographies of Ted Williams devote a chapter or two to the five years he spent in the Marines. Bill Nowlin has interviewed over 40 pilots who flew with Capt. Williams from K-3 in Korea, and interviewed over 120 people in all who knew or encountered Ted Williams during his years of service. Combined with access to Williams' squadron records, his personal flight logbooks, and his fitness and evaluation reports, Ted Williams At War presents by far the most comprehensive portrait of a man that many termed the real John Wayne.

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A Portrait of a Real Hero! .......2007-10-08

Author Bill Nowlin has put together the ultimate book on Ted Williams and it is not about his Hall of Fame baseball days. Nowlin's wonderfully researched book "Ted Williams At War" presents to us a different image of a sports idol--one that shows us a real honest-to-goodness hero! The book is so well written and fascinating that the reader will find himself totally emerged into the story and unable to put it down. The words and great collection of photos captures the essence of a Ted Williams few Americans knew about. We discover a man who was a really true American War hero!

Nowlin goes into great details like who flew missions with Williams in the Korean War. We learn about a young officer named John Glenn, who later goes on to conquer space and become a US Senator. We also read about his air combat missions and how he risked not only his life but also his baseball career when he crashes. The author digs into old flight log books and interviews dozen of former pilots who flew with Ted. All this detailed research makes for a most insightful look at a complicated man. The reader will not be disappointed in this large volume of work.

This book should appeal to not only baseball fans but also all readers who love inspiring life stories. Ted Williams was the only Hall of Fame player to have served in two wars for his country. He did his service when he was at his peak age for baseball playing and yet, he was still able to come back and continue to achieve greatness.

The book is honestly written and tells it all. It is a book that I highly recommend. It is given "The American Authors Association's" highest book ranking of FIVE STARS! That Association also nominated it for it's annual Gold Medal Award for Non-Fiction.

Impeccably Researched.......2007-09-14

Normally I would not get too worked up about another biography of a baseball superstar; afterall, how many books do we really need on Babe Ruth, Jackie Robinson and Ted Williams. Is there ever anything new and exciting in these books? Usually not.

Well, Bill Nowlin has proven my theory wrong. His "Ted Williams at War" is an amazing piece of research. Every detail about Williams' military career - World War II and Korea - is there. The fans either loved or hated Williams - who always spoke his mind - and Nowlin has presented Ted's opinions along with those who served with him.

I didn't count the numerous photos - must be more than 100 - and only a few had I seen before.

This is a treat for any fan of Ted Williams, and a must for anyone who considers themselves a baseball historian.

The Reservation (Illustrated by the Author)

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The Reservation

The Reservation (Illustrated by the Author)

Manufacturer: Syracuse University Press
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The Reservation.......2000-09-19

I had the pleasure of working at a bookstore in Niagara Falls in 1976 when Ted Williams came to a book signing for this title. I just read the book recently (2000), because I was writing about the Tuscaroras and needed to learn more about their lives. Ted has preserved characters, legends, and numerous significant details of the lives of the Tuscarora. He regularly adds the Tuscaroran words where he can, which adds to the book's value. It's very readable, often funny.

I'm not a Tuscarora myself, but I would recommend this title to anyone interested in learning more about them.

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SAVE YOUR MONEY

Badly edited - for historians only

Essential Reading

Bad Report

Dachau Liberated: The Official Report
U S. Seventh Army
Manufacturer: Inkling Books
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ASIN: 1587420074

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This is the official U.S. Army report of the terrible conditions at the Dachau concentration camp in Nazi Germany and of the camp's liberation on April 29, 1945. It was written within days of that liberation and contains valuable photographs, sketches and first-person accounts. It includes an interview with a woman who claimed to have been Rudof Hoess's mistress at the Auschwitz concentration camp. Copies of the original report are hard to obtain. This is the first time it has been published as a book.

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SAVE YOUR MONEY.......2005-04-29

In defense of whoever wrote this report in 1945 they probably were not professional writers nor did they expect their report to be offered to the public 50+ years later. For that reason I gave the book two stars instead of one. This is a very dry, unemotional, bland report that is rather disjointed.

Although I did not expect a professional effort I had expected something substantive -- maybe more along the lines of a description of the advance upon the town of Dachau, the capturing of the camp, the surrender of the German guards left behind, the actions taken against the Germans (including summary executions and reprisals by the inmates), and the liberation of the survivors. Instead it is a very dry attempt to explain the camp organization and what occurred there.

The report was written only days after the liberation and contributes nothing to an understanding about the camp, the inmates, the guards, and the activities surrounding the liberation of the camp. Its historical value is only in when it was written and from where. Otherwise there was no value to this book.

Badly edited - for historians only.......2005-04-18

This booklet is a reprint of the various short reports that the American Army sent home on Dachau concentration camp when they liberated it in 1945. As a source, it is very interesting; how did the liberators react to the camp they found? What was their impression of the Germans who lived in the town of Dachau?
As can be expected from a report written early after the war, there are many mistakes in the reports. This would not have been a problem if the book had been properly edited. Unfortunately, someone who is not very knowledgeable on the subject edited the book. There are many mistakes in the German quotations. The camp is also wrongly referred to as a death camp. Death camps differed from concentration camps in that people did not work there, but were killed immediately after arrival. These camps only existed in Poland. The Dachau gas chamber is described but it is now widely accepted that this chamber was hardly (possibly never) used to kill people. That the editor fails to point this out is not just negligent, but it also gives ammunition to the so-called revisionists or holocaust deniers who claim that gas chambers were never in use. They often use Dachau as an illustration of the "false" impression that there were gas chambers.
There are other illustrations of the lack of insight of the editor. For instance, the report of the former mistress of Rudolf Hoess camp commandant of Auschwitz. Her name is only given abbreviated, while there are other reports on her, giving her name as Eleonore Hodys, for instance Hermann Langbeins book People in Auschwitz. This book also offers more information on the affair. Without a further introduction, Hodys' testimony makes little sense at it is on Auschwitz concentration camp.
For the professional historian it can be a valuable source of information, but general readers should avoid this book. It is a bad introduction on concentration camps for the non-professional. Many other books offer more accurate information on Dachau and other concentration camps.

Essential Reading.......2004-06-10

For serious students of the Holocaust, this report of the United States' Seventh Army staff should be required reading. The chilling diary that is paired with the report lends further evidence to the degradation and beasitality of the Nazi regime as played out in suburban Munich.

Bad Report.......2003-05-03

Disappointed and just a little bit mad, that sums up my feelings after reading this book. I had high hopes for the book given that I had read a similar book on another camp that was very good. This book, on the other hand just was very lacking in detail and organization. The book is the 7th Army's report on the camp issued shortly after the liberation. The book tried to cover the set up of the camp, what took place in the camp, the make up of the SS staff, and a few personnel accounts of time in camp. The authors just did none of these items very well. The book was poorly organized. The coverage of the camp set up and running of the camp was far too short and really lacked in detail. And the personnel accounts were mainly of people in somewhat privileged support roles quite unlike the average prisoner.

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Title: Bad Neighbor Policy: Washington's Futile War on Drugs in Latin America.(Book Review)
Author: William Ratliff
Publication: Independent Review (Refereed)
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I love baseball but I'm not a wonk...
The Greatest Season in Baseball History.
AN ADVENTUROUS TRIP TO A FABLED TIME IN OUR NATIONAL PASTIME

Baseball in '41 (Unabridged)
Robert W. Creamer
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I love baseball but I'm not a wonk..........2000-11-23

...so in parts I was a little disappointed. I realize that baseball is the game of statistics more than any other. But the game has a more prosaic side. I live for stories about baseball, the opinions, arguments & nostalgia of baseball as it was 60 years ago. I enjoyed Robert Creamer's blend of his life intertwined with baseball & the World War brewing outside his idyllic & innocent exsistence. But then he would go on: "nine days in the early part of 1941 neither the Dodgers or the Cards were in the lead. First place change hands seven times in June. Huh? The Dodgers were in first place 78 days & the Cards 73 days. Come on. Tell me about Joe D's 56 game hitting streak & Teddy Ballgame's All-Star home-run & how he got to a .406 average. He did eventually. I realize you can't tell a baseball story without numbers & factoids, but I don't need a list of every minor leaguer that had a 50 game hitting streak. Tell me about Leo's temper, his run-ins with the gm, Lee MacPhail, Mungo, the umpires, reporters & everyone else. The story of Mickey Owens rough play & passed ball, Lefty Grove's struggle to get his 300th win: that's the ticket. Stuff I didn"t know about baseball players & the draft in 1940 & truly that most wonderful year of baseball, 1941.

The Greatest Season in Baseball History........2000-01-07

Baseball has perhaps never had a season of the importance of 1941. In the last year of the American "innocence" before the beginning of World War II, unassailable records were broken and Americans got to see some of the greatest baseball ever played. It was the season of Joe DiMaggio's 56-game hitting streak, Ted Williams astounding .406 batting average, and the improbable run of the Brooklyn Dodgers to the National League pennant.

The end would be one of the best world series ever, a series that would see the first of the New York Yankees numerous world series victories over the Dodgers. Finally, the clouds broke and America was at war.

Author Robert Creamer has done an outstanding job weaving in tales from his own life and coupling them with observations about the season as it unfolded. Creamer is a very readable author who gives the reader an outstanding insight into what life was like in America in 1941.

AN ADVENTUROUS TRIP TO A FABLED TIME IN OUR NATIONAL PASTIME.......1999-10-17

WHERE HAVE YOU GONE JOE DIMAGGIO? THIS IS THE SEASON OF JOE'S STREAK, TED WILLIAMS BATTING .400, THE DODGERS WINNING THE PENNANT FOR THE FIRST TIME IN 21 YEARS,AND THE UNITED STATES ON THE BRINK OF ENTERING THE WAR. I FELT AS THOUGH I WAS TRANSPORTED BACK TO OUR LAST YEAR OF INNOCENCE AND EBBETS FIELD ALL IN THE SPACE OF ONE EVENING. THIS BOOK IS MORE THAN JUST BASEBALL IT IS HISTORY AS SEEN BY A YOUNG MAN WHO HAS PASSIONS AND LOVES THAT HE RETAINS EVEN 50 YEARS LATER. HE ALSO GIVES THE APPROPRIATE CREDIT TO KENNY KELTNER AND THE REST OF THE CLEVELAND INDIANS FOR PUTTING A STOP TO THE MOST FAMOUS STREAK IN ALL OF SPORT.

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The American Fighter Plane
Amy E. Williams
Manufacturer: MetroBooks (NY)
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Bataan Death March Survivors

Rogues of Bataan
Ted Williams
Manufacturer: Carlton Press
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Bataan Death March Survivors.......2002-08-26

This book moved me further than I can imagine. I started to read it to gain insight on what those men in WWII had to go through, I wanted a real account, not some Hollywood mumbo jumbo. I got more than I expected to get out of that book. I got understanding, apathy, and most of all, a new found respect for my Grandfather (he was mentioned in this book - he was the Pharmacists Mate Moffett who saved those men's lives a few times over) It made me appreiciate my Grandfather - his courage, knowledge, and his ability to get things done no matter what the situation. The book is written truthfully and with no malice towards their captors. I will probably read it again when the first time is done sinking in.

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Strad Appleton: WW II B-17 pilot
Ted Pylant
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The Tarot to Buy

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A true rectified gallery of the Archetypes

Giant Rider-Waite Tarot Deck: Complete 78-Card Deck
Pamela Colman Smith , and Arthur Edward Waite
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ASIN: 0880794747

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Giant-sized version of the world's most popular tarot deck!

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The Tarot to Buy.......2007-09-22

If you're going to buy a tarot, this is the one to get--it's my favorite anyway.

The Rider Waite Tarot is the most popular deck out there. Why? because it uses traditional symbols that are easiest to learn.

And if you like a larger version of the normal Rider Waite, where you don't need to use a magnifying glass to see the details, then this is the one to get.

Beautiful, Big Graphics.......2007-04-15

I love these. Rider-Waite is the name for tarot and these cards are easy to shuffle and easy to view.

pleased recipient.......2007-02-11

this item was received in a timely fashion and the condition was perfect. Very pleased with transaction. Will shop again in the future. Thank you.

Excellent Tarot Deck.......2007-01-10

I received the Giant Rider-Waite Tarot Deck, and must say it is the best one I have had. I love the large size, and they are very easy to read and work with. Also, they are the "traditional" deck, and the most accurate to work with, in my opinion. Samantha

A true rectified gallery of the Archetypes.......2005-12-10

_I finally broke down and treated myself to this giant Rider-Waite tarot deck. I own multiple decks of the standard size and the miniature deck, but I always wanted this larger example of contemplation. I don't use them for reading, but they are perfect for contemplation of the symbolism.

_I only use the Rider-Waite deck for a very good reason. Arthur Waite saw that there had been considerable "drift" in the symbolism of the cards over the years. He took it upon himself as one of the preeminent scholars of the occult of modern times to rectify and restore the deepest archetypical meaning to the deck (including the colors.) After all, that is the meaning of the cards- it is also how they work. These are instruments that resonate with the highest archetypes in the realm of the Forms. This is also why they require contemplation- you have to internalize the deepest traditional meanings. You have to "feel" the cards through deep inner focus on what you have both read and lived. If the cards mean nothing to you, or if you are ignorant of the old meanings, then they simply won't "work." You have to establish a connection- "As above, so below." Skeptics will laugh at this, because to them these are simply pieces of card stock with no "mechanism" to them. The mechanism is in the underlying structure and currents of the cosmos.

_On a mundane note, these cards will last for decades with respectful use. I've even cleaned mine with alcohol and Windex without doing damage to the surface (I had a fool apply scotch tape to one of my decks once...)

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Sumi-e (Japanese for “ink picture”) captures the spirit of the rock, flower, bird or landscape in bold strokes. Beginners can start mastering this ancient art with an inspiring guide that introduces the essential materials, techniques and brushwork, and a range of projects. Recreate the Orchid, Bamboo, Plum Blossom, and Chrysanthemum—sumi-e’s four foundations.

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Really great for beginners.......2006-07-02

Informative, explanatory, detailed and with beautiful images! Definitely a good buy if you would like to start sumi-e.

The best of many western books on this subject.......2003-02-24

I have been teaching and practicing this artform (Chinese Brush Painting) for about 5 years and have found this among the very best of the available books on the subject. Ms. Frame takes us through the basics, with descriptions of the materials and brushstrokes that one can actually follow and put into practice -all the time keeping true to the tradition. She then takes us beyond the basics with lovely projects incorporating colour along with the ink. I would highly recommend this book along with Ning Yeh's instruction books and videos for anyone seriously interested in learning the techniques of this beautiful artform.

Japanese Ink Painting.......2003-01-16

I have done ink brush painting for over 20 years in Japan, China and now in Alabama. Japanese Ink Painting is a clear, beautifully illustrated approach for all experienced or new to the art. It is a valuable resource to everyne who desires to utilize a brush with ink, watercolor, or any medium and be sucessful with it.

Ancient Egyptian Calligraphy A Beginner's Guide to Writing Hieroglyphs

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It's great if it's for a 5-year-old.
Writing Glyphs made easier
A great book
The best I could find
Excellent Guide

Ancient Egyptian Calligraphy A Beginner's Guide to Writing Hieroglyphs
Henry George Fischer , and Henry G. Fischer
Manufacturer: Metropolitan Museum of Art
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It's great if it's for a 5-year-old........2007-08-15

I guess I was expecting more.
If you have children, they would get more out of this. It reminded be of learning how to write in grade school. That's about all there is to it.

Writing Glyphs made easier.......2006-11-06

This made the work that I was doing for a Birthday Project for two young ladies much easier

A great book.......2004-06-25

The best I guide to practice your hieroglyphic calligraphy. I love it.

The best I could find.......2004-03-14

This is one of several books on the subject that I bought because I was late on a decorative commission and had to learn how to write hieroglyphs fast. This turned out to be the only book of any value. Using Gardiner's Sign List to organize the symbols into catagories, Fischer first shows a large drawing of the glyph, then shows with a series of sequential sketches how to arrive at the final design. Using his technique, I was able to achieve satisfactory results in a remarkably short time.

Unlike some of the other authors, Fischer does redraw, modify, or try to "reinterpret" the symbols. I compared his hieroglyphs to photographs of tomb and temple walls and found his to be true to the originals.
The 4th edition contains some additional glyphs and information in supplementary references and addenda.
This is a beautifully designed and bound book, worthy of The Metropolitan Museum of Art. I use this in conjunction with Wilkinson's "Reading Egyptian Art".

Excellent Guide.......2003-12-11

As others have said, this volume is slim and thankfully clear and concise. The glyphs are simplified to make them easier to draw, but still recognizably hieroglyphs (as opposed to cursive forms or hieratic-- and sometimes clearer than Faulkner). There are many larger illustrations that show the glyph in more naturalistic form; these are quite interesting. When the forms varied significantly over time, all versions are shown (i.e., Old Kingdom form, Middle and New Kingdom form(s).) It's very helpful, for writing and reading.

The Complete Beginner's Guide to Calligraphy

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The Complete Beginner's Guide to Calligraphy
Mary Noble
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Full set of alphabet styles

Calligraphy Made Easy: A Complete Beginner's Guide

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Calligraphy Made Easy: A Complete Beginner's Guide
Gaynor Goffe
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Usborne Guide Calligraphy: From Beginner to Expert (Usborne Practical Guides)

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Caroline Young
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Calligraphy and Illumination: Learn the Art of Beautiful Writing (How to Draw and Paint Series: Beginner's Guides)

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Calligraphy and Illumination: Learn the Art of Beautiful Writing (How to Draw and Paint Series: Beginner's Guides)
Cari Ferraro
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Discover the art of beautiful writing as Cari Ferraro invites you into her artistic world and teaches you the timeless arts of calligraphy and illumination. In this book, Cari introduces you to this thriving art form by giving you a firm grounding in traditional styles of broad pen calligraphy, which will serve as a springboard for your own exploration of letterforms and expressive writing. She defines several historical alphabet styles that are made with the broad pen—from the stately blackletter hand to the graceful italic style. And she provides the sequence and direction of each letter stroke, as well as helpful notes and the suggested nib type for each hand. Guiding you stroke by stroke through a variety of calligraphic hands, from the stately blackletter to the elegant italic, this book also provides step-by-step instruction on the centuries-old art of illumination. Inside, you'll find all the information you need to embark on an exciting exploration of this elegant art form!

Airy Plumeflights: A Beginner's Guide to Celtic Script and Design

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Tim O'Neill
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Beginner's Guide to Calligraphy
Marie Lynskey
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Everything you need to know to begin the art of beautiful, ornamental handwriting is included in this instructive, illustrated guide. Nine lessons, illuminated by color samples, look at different lettering styles and feature projects designed to help you master each technique. Design a monogram or greeting card, or experiment with decorative pen patterns, flourishes, borders, and Celtic motifs. See how to correct mistakes, add color, and frame your pieces.

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Beginner's Guide to Calligraphy
Mary Noble , and Janet Mehigan
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Beginner's Guide: Calligraphy (HT227)
Walter Foster
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In this step-by-step book, you can learn the timeless, beautiful art of lettering as you explore more than a dozen demonstrations that will reveal the tips and tricks behind creating a variety of calligraphic styles. Using the easy-to-follow instructions, you'll learn the basics of calligraphy and the mechanics of lettering, including proper spacing and correct letter weight and height. And as you practice lettering several styles of “hands” comprising both alphabets and numerals, you'll not only learn the appropriate strokes, pen angles, and sequences but also discover techniques for holding the pen to create thick and thin letters as well as calligraphic flourishes and swashes. Calligraphy makes it easy to master the art of beautiful writing!

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