The Bone Carver

Author : Monique Snyman
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2020-08-18
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1645480089

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The Bone Carver by Monique Snyman Pdf

For a small New England town, Shadow Grove has an uncanny ability to attract the worst kind of trouble. Not that the residents are too concerned about the various horrors living among them. As the leaves change color and the weather grows colder, a foul presence is making itself known by leaving peculiar gifts for the students of Ridge Crest High. At first, the presents seem harmless--and a rash of accidents seem coincidental--but when seniors Rachel Cleary and her Scottish cousin, Dougal Mackay, find a boneless body in the boiler room, things take an ominous turn. Something vicious is on the loose in Shadow Grove, but with Orion Nebulius gone, Rachel has little hope of anyone getting out alive.

Author : Sarah J. Maas
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 724 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2017-05-02
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781619634497

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A Court of Wings and Ruin by Sarah J. Maas Pdf

The epic third novel in the #1 New York Times bestselling Court of Thorns and Roses series by Sarah J. Maas. Feyre has returned to the Spring Court, determined to gather information on Tamlin's actions and learn what she can about the invading king threatening to bring her land to its knees. But to do so she must play a deadly game of deceit. One slip could bring doom not only for Feyre, but for everything-and everyone-she holds dear. As war bears down upon them all, Feyre endeavors to take her place amongst the High Fae of the land, balancing her struggle to master her powers-both magical and political-and her love for her court and family. Amidst these struggles, Feyre and Rhysand must decide whom to trust amongst the cunning and lethal High Lords, and hunt for allies in unexpected places. In this thrilling third book in the #1 New York Times bestselling series from Sarah J. Maas, the fate of Feyre's world is at stake as armies grapple for power over the one thing that could destroy it.

Author : Monique Snyman
Publisher : Night Weaver
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2019
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 1645480062

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The Night Weaver by Monique Snyman Pdf

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Author : Stephen Myhre
Publisher : Penguin Books
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2008-05-27
Category : Art objects, Maori
ISBN : 0143009974

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Bone Carving by Stephen Myhre Pdf

Bone carving is as old as civilisation itself. Even some of the oldest bone artifacts have decorative features that are clearly not necessary for their functional nature, showing that there have been complex cultural aspects to the carving of bone since earliest times. The first settlers of Aotearoa brought with them the skills of bone carving, both for items of personal adornment and for the manufacture of tools such as fish-hooks. These skills have been passed on, incorporating various cultural adaptations, to the present day. In Bone Carving, Stephen Myhre has drawn with great sensitivity on techniques and styles of carving from a wide range of Pacific cultures, but particularly Maori. The result is a superb practical handbook for anyone embarking upon this rapidly growing craft. The book provides what the author calls a 'skillbase' - a reliable set of practices and attitudes that can successfully produce bone carvings of great functional and aesthetic beauty. Bone Carvingdescribes and illustrates the materials, tools and techniques, explaining every stage from roughing out to final polishing and mounting, in a clear, strongly personalised style. The author stresses throughout the importance of good design and the development of patience as parts of the skillbase - and the need for integrity. The carver, he says, should respect the old traditions and be sensitive to the cultural significance of the forms being used. Bone Carvingis thus both a practical and a spiritual guide.

Author : Sarah J. Maas
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 788 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2021-02-16
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781635576191

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A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas Pdf

Sarah J. Maas's sexy, richly imagined series continues with the journey of Feyre's fiery sister, Nesta. Nesta Archeron has always been prickly-proud, swift to anger, and slow to forgive. And ever since being forced into the Cauldron and becoming High Fae against her will, she's struggled to find a place for herself within the strange, deadly world she inhabits. Worse, she can't seem to move past the horrors of the war with Hybern and all she lost in it. The one person who ignites her temper more than any other is Cassian, the battle-scarred warrior whose position in Rhysand and Feyre's Night Court keeps him constantly in Nesta's orbit. But her temper isn't the only thing Cassian ignites. The fire between them is undeniable, and only burns hotter as they are forced into close quarters with each other. Meanwhile, the treacherous human queens who returned to the Continent during the last war have forged a dangerous new alliance, threatening the fragile peace that has settled over the realms. And the key to halting them might very well rely on Cassian and Nesta facing their haunting pasts. Against the sweeping backdrop of a world seared by war and plagued with uncertainty, Nesta and Cassian battle monsters from within and without as they search for acceptance-and healing-in each other's arms.

Author : Stephen Addiss
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2022-11-29
Category : Poetry
ISBN : 9781645471219

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The Art of Haiku by Stephen Addiss Pdf

In the past hundred years, haiku has gone far beyond its Japanese origins to become a worldwide phenomenon—with the classic poetic form growing and evolving as it has adapted to the needs of the whole range of languages and cultures that have embraced it. This proliferation of the joy of haiku is cause for celebration—but it can also compel us to go back to the beginning: to look at haiku’s development during the centuries before it was known outside Japan. This in-depth study of haiku history begins with the great early masters of the form—like Basho, Buson, and Issa—and goes all the way to twentieth-century greats, like Santoka. It also focuses on an important aspect of traditional haiku that is less known in the West: haiku art. All the great haiku masters created paintings (called haiga) or calligraphy in connection with their poems, and the words and images were intended to be enjoyed together, enhancing each other, and each adding its own dimension to the reader’s and viewer’s understanding. Here one of the leading haiku scholars of the West takes us on a tour of haiku poetry’s evolution, providing along the way a wealth of examples of the poetry and the art inspired by it.

Author : Brian Flintoff
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 157 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2011
Category : Art, Maori
ISBN : 1877517399

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Kura Koiwi by Brian Flintoff Pdf

Kura Koiwi is both a personal account of Brian Flintoff's career as a carver, but also an important exploration of Maori art and how it relates to carving.

Author : Sarah J. Maas
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2018-05-01
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781681199061

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A Court of Frost and Starlight by Sarah J. Maas Pdf

A tender addition to the #1 New York Times bestselling Court of Thorns and Roses series by Sarah J. Maas, bridging the events of A Court of Wings and Ruin and upcoming books. Feyre, Rhysand, and their friends are still busy rebuilding the Night Court and the vastly altered world beyond, recovering from the war that changed everything. But Winter Solstice is finally approaching, and with it, the joy of a hard-earned reprieve. Yet even the festive atmosphere can't keep the shadows of the past from looming. As Feyre navigates her first Winter Solstice as High Lady, her concern for those dearest to her deepens. They have more wounds than she anticipated-scars that will have a far-reaching impact on the future of their court. Bridging the events of A Court of Wings and Ruin with the later books in the series, A Court of Frost and Starlight explores the far-reaching effects of a devastating war and the fierce love between friends.

Author : Marina Cohen
Publisher : Roaring Brook Press
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2019-05-28
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781250172228

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A Box of Bones by Marina Cohen Pdf

Twelve-year-old Kallie despises nonsense. She believes there’s a rational explanation for everything, despite the good-natured prodding of her Grandpa Jess, who takes her to frivolous wastes of time like their town’s local Festival of Fools. There, Kallie meets a faceless man (must be some kind of mask) who gives her a strange wooden puzzle box (must be some kind of gimmick). Intrigued despite herself, Kallie sets to work on unlocking its secrets and...lets something out. From here Kallie’s life begins to entangle with another world, a world where Liah, a young bone carver, journeys with her master to sell wares to a wicked Queen. The sights, sounds, smells, and spells of Liah’s world are beginning to leak into Kallie’s, and if Kallie can’t decipher the meaning of her own story, “the end” might be far from happy.

Author : Jim Timings
Publisher : Shoal Bay
Page : 63 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Bone carving
ISBN : 0908704208

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Bone Carving by Jim Timings Pdf

Financially rewarding, spiritually fulfilling and absorbing: that is how Jim Timings describes his 20 years as a bone carver. What is more, he is convinced that anyone with the right motivation can succeed as a full-time craft worker. That is why, after producing around 15,000 carvings, he decided it was time to share what he has learnt. Bone Carving: A New Zealand Guide to the Tools, Techniques and Marketing is the result. This clear and simple handbook demystifies the unique New Zealand art form of bone carving for the beginner. It covers the history of bone carving in New Zealand; what tools you need; where to get the bone; the process of carving from start to finish, from pendants to earrings. A number of basic classic designs are included as starting points, but the emphasis throughout is on each aspiring carving developing his or her own style. The last part of the book deals extensively with all aspects of marketing the finished product: pricing, advertising, customer relations, the pros and cons of the various potential sales outlets. This well-illustrated, user-friendly little book is essential for anyone who has ever admired bone carving and felt the urge to give it a go. Start today!

Author : Tracey Fern
Publisher : Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2012-05-22
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781466816282

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Barnum's Bones by Tracey Fern Pdf

Barnum Brown's (1873-1963) parents named him after the circus icon P.T. Barnum, hoping that he would do something extraordinary--and he did! As a paleonotologist for the American Museum of Natural History, he discovered the first documented skeleton of the Tyrannosaurus Rex, as well as most of the other dinosaurs on display there today. An appealing and fun picture book biography, with zany and stunning illustrations by Boris Kulikov, BARNUM'S BONES captures the spirit of this remarkable man. Barnum's Bones is one The Washington Post's Best Kids Books of 2012.

Author : Craig A. Munro
Publisher : Inkshares
Page : 541 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2017-05-30
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781942645337

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The Bones of the Past by Craig A. Munro Pdf

Life-twisting magic, demonic possession, and immortals who have outlived gods themselves come together in this epic fantasy inspired by the likes of Glen Cook and Steven Erikson.

Author : Alistair MacLeod
Publisher : Emblem Editions
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2012-01-11
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781551995472

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No Great Mischief by Alistair MacLeod Pdf

Alexander MacDonald guides us through his family’s mythic past as he recollects the heroic stories of his people: loggers, miners, drinkers, adventurers; men forever in exile, forever linked to their clan. There is the legendary patriarch who left the Scottish Highlands in 1779 and resettled in “the land of trees,” where his descendents became a separate Nova Scotia clan. There is the team of brothers and cousins, expert miners in demand around the world for their dangerous skills. And there is Alexander and his twin sister, who have left Cape Breton and prospered, yet are haunted by the past. Elegiac, hypnotic, by turns joyful and sad, No Great Mischief is a spellbinding story of family, loyalty, exile, and of the blood ties that bind us, generations later, to the land from which our ancestors came.

Author : Ropata Davis
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 106 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Art objects, Maori
ISBN : 1869412230

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Treasured Taonga by Ropata Davis Pdf

Author : Raymond Carver
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 243 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2015-05-25
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781101970614

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Will You Please Be Quiet, Please? by Raymond Carver Pdf

The first collection of stories from “one of the great short story writers of our time” (The Philadelphia Inquirer) breathed new life into the American short story, showing us the humor and tragedy that dwell in the hearts of ordinary people. "[Carver's stories] can ... be counted among the masterpieces of American Literature." —The New York Times Book Review "One of the great short story writers of our time—of any time." —The Philadelhpia Inquirer "The whole collection is a knock out. Few writers can match Raymond Carver's entwining style and language." —The Dallas Morning News