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A Simple Story: The Last Malambo
by Frances Riddle Leila GuerrieroObsession and mastery in their purest states: the story of one dancer’s attempt to win the biggest contest of his life. Every year, at the height of summer, the remote Argentine village of Laborde holds the national malambo contest. Centuries-old, this shatteringly demanding traditional gaucho dance is governed by the most rigid rules. And this festival has one stipulation that makes it unique: the malambo is danced for up to five minutes. That may seem like nothing, but consider the world record for the hundred-meter dash is 9.58 seconds. The dance contest is an obsession for countless young men, who sacrifice their bodies and money as they strive to become the champion, knowing that if they win—in order to safeguard the title’s prestige—they can never compete again. When Leila Guerriero traveled to Laborde, one dancer’s performance took her breath away, and she spent a year following him as he prepared for the next festival. The result is this superlative piece of journalism, told with tremendous economy and power.
Simple Style: Innovative to Traditional 17 Inspired Designs to Knit (Style Ser.)
by Ann BuddFrom simple stripes to intricate Fair Isle patterns, this resource provides a solid foundation and numerous examples of the best ways to bring knits to life. Full of gorgeous patterns and clear instructions, 15 top knitwear designers - including Véronik Avery, Mags Kandis, Deborah Newton, Kristin Nicholas, and Shirley Paden - provide inspiration and practical projects for the beginning and experienced knitter alike. From an easy-to-knit pullover that alternates narrow stripes of solid and variegated yarns to a multicolored Fair Isle cardigan worked with steeks, this guidebook is filled with projects that take advantage of the countless ways in which knits can be enriched with color.
Simple & Stylish Bead Accents: 50+ Projects to Add Pizzazz to Gifts, Fashions & Home DTcor
by Katie HackerNow beaders can get that upscale boutique-style look in their gifts, fashions and home decor, at a fraction of the price! This book features 20 easy-to-follow projects that can be applied to fabric, wood, paper and plastic for stunning results - all in a minimal amount of time. The book features instruction on basic techniques, and materials and tools needed for each project. Clear, step-by-step instructions guide beaders through each project, while tips for variations on each project inspire creativity and show how to bead even faster. Beginners and experts alike are sure to be successful in creating these beautiful beaded accents, including handbags, wearable, picture frames, and much more.
Simple Times
by Amy SedarisAmerica's most delightfully unconventional hostess and the bestselling author of I Like You delivers a new book that will forever change the world of crafting. According to Amy Sedaris, it's often been said that ugly people craft and attractive people have sex. In her new book, SIMPLE TIMES, she sets the record straight. Demonstrating that crafting is one of life's more pleasurable and constructive leisure activities, Sedaris shows that anyone with a couple of hours to kill and access to pipe cleaners can join the elite society of crafters. You will discover how to make popular crafts, such as: crab-claw roach clips, tinfoil balls, and crepe-paper moccasins, and learn how to: get inspired (Spend time at a Renaissance Fair; Buy fruit, let it get old, and seewhat shapes it turns into); remember which kind of glue to use with which material (Tacky with Furry, Gummy with Gritty, Paste with Prickly, and always Gloppy with Sandy); create your own craft room and avoid the most common crafting accidents (sawdust fires, feather asphyxia, pine cone lodged in throat); and cook your own edible crafts, from a Crafty Candle Salad to Sugar Skulls, and many more recipes. PLUS whole chapters full of more crafting ideas (Pompom Ringworms! Seashell Toilet Seat Covers!) that will inspire you to create your own hastily constructed obscure d'arts; and much, much more!
Simple Whatnots III: A Third Serving of Satisfyingly Scrappy Quilts
by Kim DiehlThe bestselling author and fabric designer shares instructions for 18 fun-to-complete, petite quilts packed with style! Bestselling author Kim Diehl is at it again with spectacular, small, and scrappy projects. In the third book of her Simple Whatnots series, Kim continues to delight you with helpful Extra Snippet tips, tried-and-true decorating ideas, plus the many perks of pint-size projects. The 18 delightful projects include traditionally pieced blocks as well as a sprinkling of Kim’s signature invisible machine appliqué and even a bit of wool appliqué. See how to maximize your scraps in triangle squares, flying geese, stars, and more to create stunning little quilts. Delve into your scrap basket and re-create Kim’s signature look to decorate your favorite little places around your home. Small quilts are quick to make and add interest to home decor. Dozens of photos offer inspiration for displaying finished quilts.
Simple Whatnots IV: A Midnight Snack of Satisfyingly Scrappy Quilts
by Kim DiehlCreate charming small quilts that will brighten up any space Best-selling author Kim Diehl presents the fourth and final installment of her Simple Whatnots series, unveiling a fresh collection of 19 small, scrappy projects. Kim continues to share her insightful Extra Snippet tips, decorating ideas, and the advantages of compact projects. The projects showcase Kim’s distinctive designs using invisible machine appliqué and wool appliqué techniques. Encouraging you to explore your scrap baskets, Kim continues to teach you how to use triangle squares, flying geese, stars, and more to create uniquely captivating small quilts for charming home decor. Best-selling author and fabric designer Kim Diehl shares instructions for 19 fun-to-complete quilts Create small yet charming quilts to enhance your home decor, with dozens of charming photographs offering inspiration and displaying ideas The fourth book in her best-selling Simple quilting series
Simple Woven Garments: 20+ Projects to Weave & Wear
by Sara Goldenberg Jane PatrickFun and wearable weaving patterns!Simple Woven Garments is both a pattern book and an idea book for creating simple woven shapes and turning them into everyday, highly wearable fashions. Readers will enjoy classic woven styles and nods to today's style trends in a collection of 20 woven garments (and 4 variations) for the "what's next" weaver.This guide will help weavers create fabric that works for the intended garment, is easy to weave, and is above all beautiful. Authors Sara Goldenberg and Jane Patrick explore techniques such as yarn usage, spaced warps, felting, pick-up weaving patterns, finger-control weaving techniques, and embellishments. Shapes are simple rectangles and sewing requires minimal skill.Weavers will enjoy creating garments including wraps and tops, ranging from easy shawls with a twist to woven sweaters. Woven squares, rectangles, and strips are assembled into easy-sew garments with minimal finishing.
Simpleton The (Russian Theatre Archive Ser. #Vol. 19.)
by Sergei KokovkinFirst Published in 2000. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Simplified Engineering for Architects and Builders
by James Ambrose Patrick TripenyThe classic reference for structural design and construction--completely revised and updatedApproaching its eighth decade as the industry leader, Simplified Engineering for Architects and Builders remains the reference of choice for designers and constructors. This new Eleventh Edition is thoroughly revised and updated to reflect the latest practices in the design of structures.Long considered a standard in the field, this perennial bestseller provides a clear, accessible presentation of the engineering information that is essential for architects and builders. Offering a concise, highly readable introduction to the investigation and design of ordinary structures for buildings--including information on structural analysis, materials, and systems--this thoroughly updated Eleventh Edition includes:The latest building and material codesA fresh look at the LRFD method as well as the ASD method of structural designA revised section on the principles of structural mechanics for the latest generation of designers and buildersEssential formulas for the solution of structural problemsMore than 200 descriptive illustrationsA companion Web site that now provides access to the Study Guide to Accompany Simplified Engineering for Architects and BuildersAn unparalleled resource for students and professionals in architecture, construction, and civil engineering, Simplified Engineering for Architects and Builders, Eleventh Edition boils structural engineering down to its essentials and provides the simple design solutions that are used for the vast majority of buildings.
Simplified Engineering for Architects and Builders (Parker/Ambrose Series of Simplified Design Guides)
by James Ambrose Patrick Tripeny Sharon S. Baum KuskaThe gold-standard structural design reference, completely revised and updated with an all-new look Completely revised to reflect the latest standards and practices, Simplified Engineering for Architects and Builders, 13th Edition, is the go-to reference on structural design, giving architects and contractors a concise introduction to the structures commonly used for typical buildings. It presents primary concepts and calculations for the preliminary dimensioning of principal elements within a building design, focused on key principles of quantitative analysis and design of structural members. Structural design is an essential component of the architect’s repertoire, and engineering principles are at the foundation of every sound structure. Architects need to understand the physics without excess math. This book covers fundamental concepts like forces, loading, and reactions, to teach how to estimate critical design loads and analyze for final proportions. It provides exactly what you need to quickly grasp the concepts and determine the best solutions to difficult design challenges. The thirteenth edition of Simplified Engineering for Architects and Builders includes: Increased page size for improved visibility and usabilityNewly revised wood, steel, and concrete construction sections allow easy comparison of the latest techniques and materialsAccompanying instructor manual available online with background discussion, solutions to exercises, additional study materials, and self-tests A leading reference for over 80 years, Simplified Engineering for Architects and Builders is the definitive guide to practical structural design, ideal for students in architecture, construction, building technology, and architectural engineering.
Simplify with Camille Roskelley: Quilts for the Modern Home
by Camille RoskelleyLearn simple techniques for bringing hand-crafted style to your home in this guide to quilting with pre-cut jelly rolls, fat quarters, and more.In Simplify, quilter and fabric designer Camille Roskelley shares her pared-down approach to quilting that focuses on the essentials. She presents simple projects using gorgeous modern design and no-fuss fabric selection. Starting with a chapter on quilting basics, Camille offers easy-to-follow instructions for 14 projects, including pillows, table toppers, quilts, and more.
Simplifying Design & Color for Artists: Positive Results Using Negative Painting Techniques
by Linda KempWhen you become a better designer and colorist, you become a better painter. Painting doesn't have to be complicated to be good. In fact, it shouldn't be. Artist and best-selling author Linda Kemp (Watercolor Painting Outside the Lines) bypasses all the complexities of design and color to focus on a fresh, simplified strategy for success that features negative painting--a method that uses the space around your subject to help define it. Improve your painting step by step with projects and exercises that will help your work stand out from the crowd. With Simplifying Design & Color for Artists, you'll learn: Strategies for creating simple yet effective compositions, focusing on the relationship between shape, space, and color. Useful tips on color--how to simplify it, mix your own, and work with value, hue and intensity. Techniques for designing with shape: size and edge, layering, and building dimension and movement. 18 step-by-step projects in watercolor and acrylic. The approach may be simple, but your art will be spectacular!
Simplifying Perspective: A Step-by-Step Guide for Visual Artists
by Robert PastranaMaster the art of linear perspective. If you’re an animator, illustrator, comic book artist, game artist or anything in between, you need to be able to create images that accurately and realistically show space, dimension and form. Simplifying Perspective is the one and only guide that thoughtfully and clearly breaks down the principles of perspective into something that’s easy to understand and use. With approachable lessons and clear visual step-by-step instruction, Robert Pastrana provides you with powerful techniques that help you turn a troubled drawing into a living, breathing, dimensional scene. With Simplifying Perspective, you’ll never have to wade through dense, complex technical manuals again – this comprehensive guide to perspective is tailored specifically for artists who need to learn the ins and outs of one, two, and three-point perspective, measuring, shadows, reflections, and more. Simplifying Perspective presents complex drawing concepts in an easy-to-follow, approachable manner so you can finally learn the essentials of perspective without the anticipated frustration. Provides clarity, depth, and a wealth of examples – this is your must-have guide to understanding and using linear perspective Detailed visual instruction includes hundreds of color coded, step-by-step diagrams that allow you to easily follow the technical process of each construction Comprehensive companion website includes additional resources on perspective with a range of work to help further your skills
Simply Beaded Bliss: Adding Unique Elements to Classic Beaded Jewelry, Gifts and Cards
by Heidi BoydA Clever Twist on Simple StringingWashers, snaps, fishing tackle, resin: Nothing is safe with a crafty lady in the house. Get ready to break tradition and combine beads with common materials used in unconventional ways to make beautiful jewelry. You'll learn how to use nail polish to create the look of enamel, and how to link together cut-up credit cards into a playful bracelet. Or try mixing stainless steel washers with wire and beads to make surprisingly elegant jewelry. Before you know it, you'll be a true mixed-media jewelry artist.Bestselling author of the Simply Beautiful book series Heidi Boyd brings you more than 70 pretty beaded projects, all in her trademark classic style. Featured mixed-media elements include:WireFishing tackleNail polishWindow screenCredit cardsPolymer clayPaperCrystalsLeatherSequinsButtonsPlaying cardsSea glassGame piecesStart your adventures in mixed-media jewelry making today!
Simply Beautiful Beaded Jewelry: 50 Quick And Easy Projects
by Heidi BoydIf gorgeous beaded jewelry always catches your eye, you'll love making (and wearing!) your own necklaces, bracelets and earrings. Simply Beautiful Beaded Jewelryincludes 50 projects plus variations in designer Heidi Boyd's simply elegant signature style. Inside you're bound to find plenty of designs to strike your fancy as well as a helpful section that shows you the basic supplies and techniques you'll need to get started. As an added bonus, many of the projects have variations in different colors and styles to help you customize your jewelry to your personal style. Just think how proud you'll feel the first time you can answer, "I made it myself" to a compliment on your fabulous new multistrand necklace or your sparkling, swingy crystal earrings. WithSimply Beautiful Beaded Jewelry, it truly is easy to get started–in no time at all you'll be showcasing your own original beaded creations and making them as gifts.
Simply Beautiful Beading: 53 Quick and Easy Projects
by Heidi BoydBlend your creative spirit with the quick and easy projects found insideSimply Beautiful Beading From casual to sophisticated, and everything in between, you'll find beading designs to fit your personal style. Inside, you'll discover 53 simple yet stylish beading projects for exquisite jewelry, accessories and home decor, including: modern glass bead chokers semiprecious stone set charm bracelets wired-pearl barrettes wineglass charms hanging votive candle holder and more than 35 variation projects for even more simply beautiful ideas!
Simply Beautiful Boxes
by Doug StoweDoug Stowe's boxes are more than functional; they're inspired objects of beauty. Now you can recreate the same elegance in your own workshop with these 15 gorgeous boxes.Featuring a wide range of styles, these boxes embody the skill, artistry and innovation that has made Doug Stowe's work prized by collectors. From a simple ring box to an elaborate relief-carved jewelry box, you'll find, among others, these perfect pieces to suit your skills:Inlaid Walnut Ring BoxBracelet BoxLathe-Turned Ring BoxWedding Ring Music BoxWinter Woods BoxTriangle Ring BoxPin CabinetCherry Jewelry ChestTribute to American LindenReliquary & ReverenceTo help you craft each unique project, this guide includes step-by-step instruction, drawings, corresponding cutting lists, full-color photos and sidebars that detail the most difficult steps. Stowe also encourages you make each box your own by customizing his designs and selecting alternative woods and finishes.With Doug Stowe's guidance, you'll build more than boxes; you'll craft treasured heirlooms as precious as the objects you place inside of them. Take this guide and experience the satisfaction of creating simply beautiful boxes.
Simply Calligraphy: A Beginner's Guide to Elegant Lettering
by Judy DetrickThis little guide to hand lettering proves that calligraphy is as easy as picking up pen and paper. Focused on calligraphy's most popular alphabet--italic--this delightful manual introduces basic capital and small letters and numbers, plus all the creative flourishes you need to customize your unique script for every project and occasion. With quick and easy instruction from calligraphy teacher and designer Judy Detrick, Simply Calligraphy will have you whipping up elegant invitations, pleasing place cards, and personalized thank-you notes in no time.From the Trade Paperback edition.
Simply Cards: Over 100 Stylish Cards You Can Make in Minutes
by Sally TraidmanOver 100 stylish and fun handmade cards! You really can craft a handmade card in a matter of moments. It's simple with Simply Cards! Sally Traidman offers a wealth of beautifully designed cards that are easy to make, but hard to forget. With step-by-step illustrations, complete material lists and plenty of insider tips, you'll be crafting fabulous cards in no time at all!Using gorgeous papers, the latest inks and stamps and some of the coolest embellishments you'll find, these cards are a wonderful way to celebrate a special occasion, bring a bit of joy to everyday life, or send a holiday greeting. No experience is necessary with a quick-start guide and basic techniques.Let Simply Cards be your guide to creating quick and easy beautiful cards!
Simply Crochet: 22 Stylish Designs for Everyday
by Robyn ChachulaSimply Crochet allows you to crochet in more places and is your invitation to gorgeous crochet with a stash-busting twist!Robyn Chachula offers valuable designer advice and stylish crochet projects with a stash-busting twist in Simply Crochet. Robyn's enthusiasm for beautiful crochet coupled with her expert construction skills inspired this collection of patterns for crocheters looking to get maximum use out of their yarn. Inside you'll find 22 cleverly designed one, three, and five skein patterns for creating charming crocheted jewelry, scarves, bags, shawls, socks, vests, skirts, cardigans, jackets, home accessories, and baby friendly items. These patterns - from top designers including Carol Ventura, Tracie Barrett, Kristin Omdahl, and Doris Chan - will help you learn how to maximize the value of your yarn without compromising on style.Also included are designer tips on saving money and getting the most from your yarn stash. Robyn has outlined everything you need to know to decide which stitch choices and stitch patterns to choose in making your yarn go the furthest with any pattern. You'll also find creative ideas for up-cycling vests and tanks into tunics and pullovers with just an additional skein or two of yarn.Simply Crochet offers creative ideas and inventive solutions for resourceful crocheters of all skill levels looking for to get the most out of their yarn.
Simply Digital Photography
by Rob SheppardIf you are serious about digital photography, then this clear, concise guide is the ideal companion for fast and efficient learning.Simply Digital Photography offers techniques that can be used to make better digital photos, prints, and photo-based projects. Full-colour screen shots and numbered, step-by-step instructions show readers how to use their equipment, compose the best shot, and even make edits to photos to create stunning images and produce better photos.The simple, yet elegant design features a multitude of images as well as tips & tricks to make this a perfect reference for all ages - just follow the instructions with your camera and set your own speed.Packed with photos and illustrations, this visual tutorial is excellent value for money. Learn something new today - read it, try it and become your own expert with Simply Digital Photography!
Simply Divine
by ThomasTo forgive may be divine . . . The daughter of two Hollywood superstars, Divine Matthews-Hardison lives the privileged life most fifteen-year-olds only dream of: she's all about designer clothes, awards ceremonies, parties, and having a name that opens doors. Divine could be a model, an actress, anything she wants. But when you live in the spotlight, there's nowhere to hide when your family falls apart. Her father is in trouble with the law, her mother has her own demons, and no one has room for Divine -- no one except her uncle, a Georgia pastor with a modest country home and a big heart. . . . but can Divine ever forgive? Divine can't believe she's been sent to live with her mom's family in the sticks. Doing chores, getting an allowance, and church-going are hardly what she's used to, and she lets everyone -- from her patient Uncle Reed and Aunt Phoebe to her cousins, Alyssa and Chance -- know she's not trading in her Gucci bags for a feedbag any time soon. But as the love and faith of a good family take hold in her heart, miraculous changes start to occur. And when the chance comes to return to her high-flying life, Divine is faced with her toughest decision: Now that she's found the one thing she's never had, could she ever leave it behind?
Simply Elegant Flowers With Michael George
by Michael George Bob ShumanNew York's premier fashion industry florist, Michael George is known for his signature graphic, modern arrangements that are as popular in Manhattan hotels and storefronts as they are on the pages of Vogue and on the set of Good Morning America. In Simply Elegant Flowers, George shares his secrets for creating these beautiful arrangements as he guides you, season by season, through a year of flowers.George's philosophy of living and creating with flowers is contagious, and soon you'll agree that fresh, seasonal arrangements can enhance your life every day, not just on special occasions. His compositions recreate flowers as they are in nature—which, as he reminds us, is already perfect. Typically overlooked blooms, like carnations, take on a stunning new character when arranged en masse in a perfect dome, while more exotic stems, like dendrobium orchids, are at their most elegant when allowed to stand alone in a simple vase.Easy to follow, step-by-step instructions and photographs show you how to master George's techniques for building clean, contemporary floral compositions with his trademark architectural precision. Along the way, George shares helpful insights from a lifetime of working with flowers, and his recommendations of choice blooms for every season give you the confidence you need to begin creating your own unique arrangements, regardless of your budget. Beautiful photography brings the flowers to life on every page as he shows you how simple it is to apply these basic techniques to virtually any bloom. With Simply Elegant Flowers as your guide, you'll be arranging flowers like a professional—and displaying them like a celebrity.
Simply Green Giving
by Danny SeoDanny Seo's brand Simply Green is a way of living that embraces certain rules-Be Authentic, Be Resourceful, Be Simple, Be Unexpected, Be Truthful, and Be an Individual. In Simply Green: Giving Danny takes these goals and creates projects that are both thoughtful and sustainable while still being stylish and beautiful. The book has 50 quick and simple projects to create beautiful gift wrapping, tags, and handmade treasures from everyday materials. Projects include: Recycling oversized gift calendar pages turned into gift wrapping Old silk flowers reborn as stunning flowering bows Luxury store bags turned into personalized gift bags Jazzing up boring gift store cards Making organic soy treasure candles