Creative Clay Jewelry: Extraordinary, Colorful, Fun Designs To Make From Polymer Clay
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  • ONE OF THE MORE HELPFUL BOOKS ON THIS SUBJECT OUT THERE.
  • Good book to teach canes and give examples
  • 5stars for us beginners
  • I love this book
  • Colorful projects ranging from basic to challenging
Creative Clay Jewelry: Extraordinary, Colorful, Fun Designs To Make From Polymer Clay
Leslie Dierks
Manufacturer: Sterling
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ASIN: 0937274747

Book Description

“The instructions are easy to follow, plus the practice requires little in the way of expensive tools....There’s considerable artistry to the 48 projects....Great for rainy days.”—Booklist. “Combines basic information on jewelry-making, specific techniques...for working with polymer clay, and instructions for 48 projects....Highly recommended for public libraries.”—Library Journal.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars ONE OF THE MORE HELPFUL BOOKS ON THIS SUBJECT OUT THERE........2007-09-15

I found this work to be most helpful. It provides step by step instructions and is great for the beginner. The book is full of designs for use with Polymer Clay and is quite detailed. The photography is great and quite clear. The text is full of helpful hints and tips as to techniques that are easy to follow. I also enjoyed the great ideas for projects I gleaned from this work. One of the strong areas of this book, unlike some others I have in my collection, is that the author does not assume that you already know something and goes ahead and explains even simple steps. The only weakness I found was that some of the information is just a bit dated as so much progress has been made in this field over the past two or three years. This is not a big problem though as there certainly is no "bad" information. This is a good one to add to your collection as it is nice to have on hand to answer questions as you are working. It is also a very handy book to have if you happen to be teaching a course in working with Polymer clays. The instructions here can be worked into a lesson plan quite nicely. Highly recommend.

3 out of 5 stars Good book to teach canes and give examples.......2005-12-16

The author shows how to make canes and that is pretty much all that is in this book. Not much if you are looking for other techniques.

5 out of 5 stars 5stars for us beginners.......2005-06-14

Im new at polymer clay and this book is just perfect.Ive loaned it out but kept track of it so no one forgets to bring it back too..I really couldnt have learned so much about canning and the craft of beads in polymer clay without this book..ITs a must add to your clay library.Mrs.C.

5 out of 5 stars I love this book.......2002-10-14

This book got me into making jewelry. It has everything from the very simple, to complex canework. I've taken many of the examples in this book and made them into my own design. I would definitly recomend this book for anyone, if your just starting out or you already know what your doing.

4 out of 5 stars Colorful projects ranging from basic to challenging.......2000-07-21

Creative Clay Jewelry is one of the many books that attempt to cover polymer clay work from the very basics to quite advanced. While other books are probably more successful at that (Sue Heaser's Polymer Clay Techniques Book, for example), Creative Clay Jewelry has some good projects and solid information, and would be quite useful to the beginning to intermediate clayer.

It's unfortunate that there's no real indication of level of difficulty in the projects; they don't follow any logical progression. Some of the early projects use very basic techniques only - jelly rolls, marbling - which could probably be discussed in the introduction section. However, just a few projects in, there's a geometric pattern that would be quite difficult and frustrating to do as your third or fourth PC project. I'd advise careful consideration when selecting a project from this book.

Dierks does provide a much more detailed ingredient list, including things like findings and clay amounts, which other books tend to skip. She even specifies particular brands and colors, but it isn't necessary to adhere to them.

On a more personal note, I got less use out of this book than most of my PC books, simply because the projects were very bright, busy, and colorful - and that's very far from my style. But for those who love the casual, cheerful look that polymer clay can provide, this book might well be great.
Saving the Planet With Pesticides and Plastic: The Environmental Triumph of High-Yield Farming
Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
  • Finally! Ignorance has a manual!
  • Great work about this subject
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Saving the Planet With Pesticides and Plastic: The Environmental Triumph of High-Yield Farming
Dennis T. Avery
Manufacturer: Hudson Institute
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ASIN: 1558130691

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1 out of 5 stars Finally! Ignorance has a manual!.......2006-08-17

This book is testimony to the ignorance of many men. This book is written by a man who profits from plastics and pesticides. It cannot be trusted in the least. All of the data goes against common sense. This is one of those books that will have a place in museums in future years, showing future generations how and why our earth is in the state of chaos it will surely be in thanks to garbage like this.

5 out of 5 stars Great work about this subject.......2006-05-13

I'm a brazilian and (unemployed) agronomist.This book is really good about this subject.This books shows to the general public, many realities about pesticides and his goods efects in economy and farms.The GREEN MAFIA is also quacking in USA, not only in Brazil.

5 out of 5 stars This is crazy.......2005-05-31

Pesticide is a poison. If you think spraying poison on our food is going to improve anything, you've got another think coming. Sustainable agriculture puts back what it takes from the environment. Factory farming pollutes our air, water and soil. According to a study conducted by the Department of Economics at the University of Essex , industrial farms cause $34.7 billion worth of environmental damage in the U.S. each year. True, there have been cases of E. coli bactiria, but the is the result of improper handling, using fresh manure instead of allowing it to decompose properly first. And it isn't only organic foods that were grown in maure. And non-organic food is also sometimes grown in manure. And the pesticides kill bugs, not E. coli bacteria.

Recent studies have shown that sustainable crops contain higher levels of nutrients, minerals, and antioxidants, including vitamin C, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, and polyphenols. Organic crops also have lower levels of certain toxic heavy metals. Better soil management (crop rotation, cover crops and composting) used in organic and sustainable farming helps enrich the soil and increase the concentration of vitamins and minerals in the plants. Chemical fertilizers, used on conventional, factory farmed crops, lower the nutrient content of the soil, increase the level of potentially harmful nitrates, and can contain certain toxic heavy metals which can be absorbed by the plants.

Pesticides are one of the most common toxic substances found in food. They can impair the immune system and cause diseases.

Pesticides can also affect the nervous system, endocrine (glands and hormones) system, immune system and reproductive system. Pesticides have been linked to Parkinson's disease, learning disabilities, hyperactivity, emotional disorders, weakened immune systems, and birth defects. Long after their use, pesticides remain in the soil and water. Despite being banned in 1972, DDT has been found in the breast milk of over 99% of all mothers in America. The American Association of Poison Control Centers estimates that in 2002, 69,000 children suffered from pesticide related poisoning or exposure to poisonous pesticides. According to Cornell entomologist David Pimentel, "It has been estimated that only 0.1% of applied pesticides reach the target pests, leaving the bulk of the pesticides (99.9%) to impact the environment."

5 out of 5 stars Save the Science.......2004-11-16

Growing more per area is responsible for saving more land to the nature and High-yield Conservation is supported by two nobel peace prize laureates (Dr Norman Borlaug and Dr Oscar Arias) and many others. See the declaration at http://www.highyieldconservation.org/. The book's tittle is a bit "drama oriented" in my oppinion: it seems that Mr Avery is trying to use the same tool that most environmentalist do.

1 out of 5 stars unbelievable.......2004-10-14

The reviews I have seen here reflect more ignorance than I have encountered in a long time. Dennis T. Avery apparently doesn't know the first thing about human and environmental health, and unfortunately there are enough gullible Americans out there to perpetuate such blatantly self-indulgent ideas. It's ok not to care about your own health (with the environment and soil quality at its foundation), but not to consider the health of others is just irresponsible.
The Nature And Chemistry of High Polymers (Selected Topics in Modern Chemistry)
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    Wood: Nature's Cellular, Polymeric Fibre-Composite
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      J. M. Dinwoodie
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      Advances in Plastics: Recycling of Polyurethanes, Volume I
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        Advances in Plastics: Recycling of Polyurethanes, Volume I

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        Recycling of Polyurethanes, the first volume in the Advances in Plastics Recycling series, is focused on the physical and chemical recycling of polyurethanes, with attention given to energy conversion. A compilation of the present ongoing studies on recycling of urethane and, in general, isocyanate-based polymers, the focus is on thermosetting urethane polymers.
        CHEMICAL ASPECTS OF PLASTICS (Special Publications)
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          W HOYLE , and D KARSA
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          Computer Simulation of Polymers (Prentice Hall Advanced Reference Series Physical and Life Sciences)
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            Degradable Polymers, Recycling, and Plastics Waste Management (Plastics Engineering, 29)
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              Albertsson
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              Based on the International Workshop on Controlled Life-Cycle of Polymeric Materials held in Stockholm, this work examines degradable polymers and the recycling of plastic materials. It highlights recent results on recycling and waste management, including topics such as renewable resources, degradation, processing and products, and environmental issues.

              The Flavonoids Advances in Research Since 1986
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                The Flavonoids Advances in Research Since 1986
                J.B. Harborne
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                Flavonoids are a group of natural products isolated from a wide variety of plants, and are responsible for much of the coloring found in vascular plants. They exhibit a wide range of biological activities and are of particular interest as potential anti-cancer agents, as insect antifeedants, and as natural insecticides. The Flavonoids: Advances in Research Since 1986 is a self-contained account of this important group of plant products.

                Fungicides in Crop Protection (Cab International Publication)
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                  H. G. Hewitt
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                  Plant pathogenic fungi cause significant damage to the world's crops each year. Although now often used as part of a general integrated pest management strategy, chemical fungicides remain the prime method of control, and new fungicides continue to be developed by agrochemical companies, particularly as pathogens develop resistance to existing formulations. This book, accessible to undergraduate and graduate students, provides a concise and balanced review of fungicides and their application to crop protection. An unusual feature is the inclusion of ideas from the manufacturing industry, including discussions of the global market for fungicides and of the discovery and development process. The volume also considers the perspectives of the farmer and the consumer. Major topics addressed include fungicide mode of action, resistance, legislation governing fungicides, and the use of biotechnology and natural products.

                  Frommer's Germany 2005 (Frommer's Complete)
                  Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
                  • Disappointing!!!! Pass on it!
                  • Well written and grouped
                  • above average for historical sites
                  Frommer's Germany 2005 (Frommer's Complete)
                  Darwin Porter , and Danforth Prince
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                  You'll never fall into the tourist traps when you travel with Frommer's. It's like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. Our expert authors have already gone everywhere you might go--they've done the legwork for you, and they're not afraid to tell it like it is, saving you time and money. No other series offers candid reviews of so many hotels and restaurants in all price ranges. Every Frommer's Travel Guide is up-to-date, with exact prices for everything, dozens of color maps, and exciting coverage of sports, shopping, and nightlife. You'd be lost without us!

                  Completely updated every year (unlike most of the competition), Frommer's Germany features gorgeous color photos of the dazzling baroque architecture, picturesque villages, and beer gardens that await you. Come along with us and discover some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, from the medieval towns and half-timbered houses along the Romantic Road to lovely vineyards along the Rhine River. Frommer's offers up-to-date coverage of all the country's highlights--music festivals, hiking in the Black Forest, Oktoberfest, cafes, castles, and Berlin's vibrant, cutting-edge cultural scene.

                  Inside you'll find candid, detailed reviews of the very best dining and accommodations for any taste and budget. We offer a wealth of sightseeing, sports, shopping, strolls, and special moments--from highlights for the first-time visitor to off-the-beaten-track discoveries that will impress even the most seasoned traveler.

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                  Completely updated every year (unlike most of the competition), "Frommer's Germany "features gorgeous color photos of the dazzling baroque architecture, picturesque villages, and beer gardens that await you. Come along with us and discover some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, from the medieval towns and half-timbered houses along the Romantic Road to lovely vineyards along the Rhine River. Frommer's offers up-to-date coverage of all the country's highlights- music festivals, hiking in the Black Forest, Oktoberfest, cafes, castles, and Berlin's vibrant, cutting-edge cultural scene. Inside you'll find candid, detailed reviews of the very best dining and accommodations for any taste and budget. We offer a wealth of sightseeing, sports, shopping, strolls, and special moments- from highlights for the first-time visitor to off-the-beaten-track discoveries that will impress even the most seasoned traveler.

                  Customer Reviews:

                  2 out of 5 stars Disappointing!!!! Pass on it!.......2005-10-19

                  I had a great experience with my Frommer's Tuscany, so I tried this one. Frommer's Guides usually have very thorough descriptions of history and interesting tidbits. This aspect was reasonably, if cursorily, done; thus, being the only reason I gave the book 2 stars in stead of one. I disembarked from the plane this morning and could barely wait to write a review. I knew the prices were way off from the moment I received the book. I was looking at the recommended hotels online and the Guide was consistently 25-45 Euros low. That's a huge difference... sometimes nearly $100, but I was willing to let that slide. I found my own hotels. When I got to Berlin, for example, I discovered, with ease, fantastic, mainstream, hotels, pensions or resorts and spas a block or bus/tram ride away from ones that the Guide recommended. These surprisingly (relatively) inexpensive hotels were never even mentioned, though they were far superior. This happened again and again. The restuarants recommended, without exception, had the insanely terrible service (by German standards)or extremely mediocre food or both (but flashy!) and here the prices were surprizingly off as well. It made me feel as though all of the places mentioned had paid to be in the book! Thank goodness I brought 2 back-ups guides and started asking people (since I speak German)! I suggest, in lieu of this book, the Rough Guide and/or Let's Go Germany. Yes, they are also very mainstream, but their recommendations never failed. I was there for nearly 3 weeks and writers Darwin Porter and Danforth Prince were *so* wrong, I am returning their book to the publishing company.

                  5 out of 5 stars Well written and grouped.......2005-07-26

                  I've used the Frommer's 2004 Japan with great success, and this book has many of the same traits that I enjoyed. The recommended sites are grouped in easy-to-visit clusters (and regions of large cities are described with easy to read maps nearby). Sidebars include listings of favorite activities (not always visiting the most prestigious museum either) and interesting tidbits about areas (including a memorial to Nazi book burnings that I haven't seen in any other travel guide...and it sounds like a very touching place to visit!). Definitely would recommend this book over any others.

                  4 out of 5 stars above average for historical sites.......2004-07-13

                  I emphatically do not want to find out where all the sleaziest bars are. Travel guides are too full of this sort of thing. However, if you want to visit Germany and come away with a better understanding of the history and historical sites of the country, this book is for you. It offers an introduction to art and architecture, which, although minimal, is better than the Lonely Planet's and other competitors' offerings. The lack of an appropriate series of maps is a definite downside. The section on lodgings is too large. What we really need is for a Rick Steves-type to write the definitive guide to historical and geographical sites of interest.

                  Not perfect, but better than the competition: thus, four stars out of five.

                  Building a Masterpiece: The Sydney Opera House
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                      Peggy Parks
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                      Hailed as one of the most unique and stunning buildings in the world, the Sydney Opera House resembles a ship at full sail. It stands in regal splendor on Bennelong Point in Sydney, Australia, and each year is home to hundreds of concerts, opera productions, theatrical and ballet presentations, and other events. This book covers the design and construction of the world-famous opera house, which took fourteen years and more than $100 million to build.
                      The Saga of Sydney Opera House: The Dramatic Story of the Design and Construction of the Icon of Modern Australia
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                      The Saga of Sydney Opera House: The Dramatic Story of the Design and Construction of the Icon of Modern Australia
                      Peter Murray
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                      Probably the most popular building of the last century, Sydney Opera House is the icon of modern Australia. It has repaid its Au$100 million cost many times over, both as a tourist attraction and as a cultural center; as a brand, it is priceless. The story of its creation is one of both triumph and tragedy: universally loved these days, it was attacked by press and public when under construction. It is a masterpiece of modern architecture, yet Jorn Utzon, its designer, walked out before completion. Opinions are still divided over who was at fault when he resigned after a row with the client in 1966, and the story continues to rouse powerful passions to this day. Now, nearly 40 years later, Utzon has been invited back to oversee the building's refurbishment.

                      Peter Murray's compelling and highly readable biography of the building presents both sides of the story. Using previously unpublished files and papers; Murray has managed to unravel one of the most intriguing architectural controversies of recent times - what really happened when they built Sydney Opera House?

                      Customer Reviews:

                      5 out of 5 stars ICON DOWN UNDER.......2006-04-14

                      Everytime I see a picture of this building it never ceases to take my breath away: just a spectacular building. This book is fascinating, I really had no idea all the controversy involved in building this building, it just seems so perfect for its harbor perch. The images in this book are wonderful and the text is very interesting and easy to follow. I find it amazing that the architect has never actually seen his masterpiece, how does that happen? The design is brilliant and totally original. Every city wants an icon and Sydney is lucky enough to have two, this building and the Sydney Harbor Bridge, and though each building is totally different in style, they are perfect foils for each other and they make the Sydney Harbor one of the most beautiful places on earth. Wonderful book on a spectacular building.
                      Sydney Opera House Aid (Architecture in Detail)
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                      Philip Drew
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                      ASIN: 071484215X

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                      5 out of 5 stars Great Book for a Great Building.......2007-08-14

                      Seeing the magnificent Sydney Opera House a few years back nearly brought me to tears; it's such an magnificent building. After that I got very interested in the saga of the building's design and construction, including the resignation of architect Jorn Utzon years before the project was finished.

                      The building is a marvel of architecture and engineering, yet the book is quite accessible for the non-expert who wants to get an appreciation for just how extraordinary achievement the building of the Sydney Opera House was for its time.
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                          Written by an engineer for advanced engineering students, this unique approach to structural design goes beyond a strictly objective treatment to consider intangible "real world" factors that also influence design, including political considerations, economics, the traditional organization of
                          the industry, and the functional needs of the client. Architecture and aesthetics are considered together with styles of relationship between architect and engineer. Holgate examines the entire process of design, including creativity, and considers the relevance of all these factors to a general
                          philosophy of structural design. Exceptionally well written and well illustrated.
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