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Experience Clay
by Maureen MackeyLEVEL: 6th form onwards. This contemporary guide to clay techniques, tools, and traditions is as inspirational as it is practical. Supported by a clear, step-by-step illustrations, this comprehensive resource details a range of hand building and wheel throwing techniques. From the properties of clay to decoration and firing, all information presented is shown against a rich backdrop of dynamic professional and student work. While encouraging students of varying abilities to explore their own unique style and interests, basic to advanced studio opportunities highlight teaching tips and safety notes at point of use. Friendly and definitive, this stimulating guide to clay is ideal as an introductory text for a studio course from Art I to Ceramics IV. The student text explores ancient traditions and historic innovations. It also includes carefully crafted lessons organised for success in creating art and mastering key concepts and skills while introducing students to: Contemporary masters; Cutting-edge works of art; New media; Techniques and safety precautions; Current careers in art.
Exploring Drafting: Fundamentals Of Drafting Technology
by John R. Walker Bernard D. MathisExploring Drafting has been extensively revised to provide improved and expanded CAD drafting content, while retaining its strong emphasis on drafting fundamentals and basic drafting techniques. It introduces the basic drawing practices and skills used by drafters. Designed for introductory drafting students at any instructional level, this textbook teaches the fundamentals used to create drawings. It shows students how to apply sketching methods, line conventions, and industry standards to solve drawing problems. The book provides instruction on geometric constructions, orthographic views, dimensioning, pictorial drawing, pattern development, and computer-aided drafting (CAD). It introduces students to common drafting tools and the basic applications of CAD. This textbook emphasizes the importance of learning basic manual skills before progressing to CAD applications. Coverage addresses the practices and techniques used in a variety of different drafting disciplines, including mechanical drafting, architectural drafting, electrical and electronics drafting, welding drafting, and graphic design. Numerous examples of drawings from industry are presented in this heavily illustrated text.
Falstaff: Give Me Life (Shakespeare's Personalities #1)
by Harold BloomFrom Harold Bloom, one of the greatest Shakespeare scholars of our time as well as a beloved professor who has taught the Bard for over half a century, an intimate, wise, deeply compelling portrait of Falstaff—Shakespeare’s greatest enduring and complex comedic character.Falstaff is both a comic and tragic central protagonist in Shakespeare’s three Henry plays: Henry IV, Parts One and Two, and Henry V. He is companion to Prince Hal (the future Henry V), who loves him, goads, him, teases him, indulges his vast appetites, and commits all sorts of mischief with him—some innocent, some cruel. Falstaff can be lewd, funny, careless of others, a bad creditor, an unreliable friend, and in the end, devastatingly reckless in his presumption of loyalty from the new King. Award-winning author and beloved professor Harold Bloom writes about Falstaff with the deepest compassion and sympathy and also with unerring wisdom. He uses the relationship between Falstaff and Hal to explore the devastation of severed bonds and the heartbreak of betrayal. Just as we encounter one type of Anna Karenina or Jay Gatsby when we are young adults and another when we are middle-aged, Bloom writes about his own shifting understanding of Falstaff over the course of his lifetime. Ultimately we come away with a deeper appreciation of this profoundly complex character, and the book as a whole becomes an extraordinarily moving argument for literature as a path to and a measure of our humanity. Bloom is mesmerizing in the classroom, wrestling with the often tragic choices Shakespeare’s characters make. He delivers that kind of exhilarating intimacy and clarity in Falstaff, inviting us to look at a character as a flawed human who might live in our world. The result is deeply intimate and utterly compelling.
Fastback Beach (Orca Soundings)
by Shirlee Smith MathesonMiles Derkach is in trouble. Along with two friends, he stole a car and went joyriding. When the dust clears, he is all alone and his friends have left, leaving him to take the blame -- and the punishment -- while maintaining his silence. Placed on probation and sentenced to community service, Miles begins working for a man who after suffering a stroke and not being able to drive, has kept his beloved hot rod under wraps in the garage. Seeing a chance to learn more about cars and pursue his dream of becoming a mechanic, Miles helps to restore the car. When the hot rod is stolen and Miles is the prime suspect, he realizes that he must confront his friends and stand up for himself.
Fat Boy Swim
by Catherine FordeFourteen-year-old Jimmy Kelly is Fat Boy Fat, the largest kid in his Scottish community, who's made to feel useless at everything. Only his family knows he's a whiz in the kitchen, and Jimmy is determined to keep it that way.
The Father: A Tragedy (Dover Thrift Editions: Plays)
by August StrindbergThe stormy personal life of the great Swedish dramatist August Strindberg was punctuated with duels between the sexes, with ruthless, aggressive women usurping the supposedly male prerogative of decision-making and leadership. More than in any of his other plays, Strindberg explores this theme in depth in The Father.In exploring the emotionally charged battle of the sexes and the clashes between scientific and religious convictions, The Father vividly delineates the essential quality of a man’s relationship with his wife and his daughter. The problem of paternity, trivial at the outset, develops into marital upheaval and a no-holds-barred struggle between man and woman.Widely regarded as one of Strindberg's best literary efforts, The Father remains one of the most gripping psychological dramas of the theater.
Fences: A Play (Sparknotes Literature Guide Ser.)
by August WilsonFrom legendary playwright August Wilson comes the powerful, stunning dramatic bestseller that won him critical acclaim, including the Tony Award for Best Play and the Pulitzer Prize.Troy Maxson is a strong man, a hard man. He has had to be to survive. Troy Maxson has gone through life in an America where to be proud and black is to face pressures that could crush a man, body and soul. But the 1950s are yielding to the new spirit of liberation in the 1960s, a spirit that is changing the world Troy Maxson has learned to deal with the only way he can, a spirit that is making him a stranger, angry and afraid, in a world he never knew and to a wife and son he understands less and less. This is a modern classic, a book that deals with the impossibly difficult themes of race in America, set during the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 60s. Now an Academy Award-winning film directed by and starring Denzel Washington, along with Academy Award and Golden Globe winner Viola Davis.
Finding Our Way
by René Saldaña Jr.THESE STORIES TAKE the reader to meet mochos; cholos; Mr. and Mrs. Special; Manny with his mysterious phone calls; Melly, who dreams of being the first girl to take the Dive; Andy and Ruthie, who find that being "boyfriend-girlfriend" takes on new meaning the night of the prom; and Chuy, who seems determined to get kicked out of school. Each distinct voice shares secret thoughts that draw the reader into daily dramas of love, danger, loyalty, and pride. In the final story, a shocking tragedy reverberates through the barrio. "With this collection, Saldaña makes a significant contribution to the field of Latino short stories for young readers."--VOYA, Starred "These powerfully written, provocative selections have universal appeal and subtle, thoughtful themes."--School Library Journal "While much is revealed, just as much is implied, making the stories layered and rich while still rendering them accessible."--The Bulletin From the Hardcover edition.
Fingerprinting (Merit Badge Series)
by Boy Scouts of America StaffOutlines requirements for pursuing a merit badge in fingerprinting.
Foolish/Unfoolish: Reflections on Love
by AshantiBestselling recording artist Ashanti stormed the pop charts with her debut album Ashanti, going all the way to #1 and staying there for 10 weeks, garnering legions of loyal fans and earning her the nickname the 'Princess of Hip Hop.' In Foolish/Unfoolish, Ashanti explores the same themes that make her music so real for her fans--stories of falling head-over-heels in love, becoming broken-hearted or insanely jealous, getting over it, and loving life. Spirited, moving, and filled with Ashanti's unique sense of humor, this collection of poetry and reflections will entertain and surprise as it offers an intimate look into the life of one of today's most popular performers.
For Freedom: The Story Of A French Spy
by Kimberly Brubaker BradleyA teenager transforms from a schoolgirl to a spy in this true story of heroism in wartime. Suzanne David's everyday life is suddenly shattered in 1940 when a bomb drops on the main square of her hometown, the city of Cherbourg, France, killing a pregnant neighbor right in front of her. Until then the war had seemed far away, not something that would touch her or her teenage friends. Now Suzanne's family is kicked out onto the street as German soldiers take over their house as a barracks. Suzanne clings to the one thing she really loves--singing. Her voice is so amazing that she is training to become an opera singer. As Suzanne travels around for rehearsals, cosume fittings, or lessons, she learns more about what the Nazis are doing and about the people who are "disappearing." Her travels are noticed by someone else, an organizer of the French Resistance. Soon Suzanne is a secret courier, a spy fighting for France and risking her own life for freedom.
Forgotten Truth (Truth Series #3)
by Dawn CookFrom the book jacket: Alissa is living in the Hold and learning a millennium's worth of magic from the last surviving Master. Even shapeshifting to her dragon-like raku form is becoming second nature. But when a spell goes awry, Alissa is transported back four centuries to an era when the Hold and its city thrive with magic students and their tutors. Separated from the man she loves by four hundred years, Alissa's distress and confusion are causing her to lose control of her shapeshifting. If she can't return to her own time, Alissa will be permanently transformed into her bestial form-with no memory of her human life... .
Foundations of Physical Science with Earth and Space Science -- Investigations
by Tom HsuA science lab book that investigates various scientific topics in a systematic way and arranges every investigation with a key question, data tables, learning objectives, brief introduction, icons and section title, numbered steps, illustrations and fill-in answer sheets.
The Genealogy of Morals (Dover Thrift Editions)
by Friedrich NietzscheWritten in response to a book on the origins of morality by his erstwhile friend Paul Rée, the three essays comprising The Genealogy of Morals -- all three advancing the critique of Christian morality set forth in Beyond Good and Evil -- are among Nietzsche's most sustained and cohesive work.In the first essay -- starting from a linguistic analysis of words such as "good," "bad," and "evil" -- Nietzsche sets up a contrast between what he calls "master" morality and "slave" morality and shows how strength and action have often been replaced by passivity and nihilism. The next essay, looking into the origins of guilt and punishment, shows how the concept of justice was born -- and how internalization of this concept led to the development of what people called "the soul." In the third essay, Nietzsche dissects the meaning of ascetic ideals.It is not Nietzsche's intention to reject ascetic ideals, "slave" morality, or internalized values out of hand; his main concern is to show that culture and morality, rather than being eternal verities, are human-made. Whether or not you agree with all of his conclusions, his writing is of such clarity and brilliance that you will find reading The Genealogy of Morals nothing short of exhilarating.
Getting the Girl (The Wolfe Brothers Trilogy #3)
by Markus ZusakIn the final novel of the acclaimed Wolfe Brothers Trilogy, Cameron Wolfe goes looking for love as he attempts to escape his brother’s shadow.Cameron Wolfe is a loser. He knows it. He’s the quiet one, not a soccer star like his brother Steve or a charming fighter with a new girl every week like his brother Rube. Cam would give anything to be near one of those girls, to love her and treat her right. He especially likes Rube’s latest, Octavia, with her brilliant ideas and bright green eyes. But what woman like that would want a loser like him? Maybe Octavia would, Cam discovers. Maybe he has talents and passions just waiting to be discovered. And those maybes are about to change everything: winning, loving, losing, the Wolfe brothers, and Cameron himself.
Ghosts of the Great Lakes: More Than Mere Legend
by Megan LongFrom the book: The Great Lakes have a colorful past that spans hundreds of years, stretches over thousands of miles... and sometimes crosses into the spirit world. Ghosts of the Great Lakes takes readers from the far eastern shores of Lake Ontario to western Lake Superior, revealing haunting and strange tales. These whispers from the other side, however, are based in history and fact. One lighthouse site hides the bones of a murdered keeper. Rapping sounds in a family home mark the beginning of the Spiritualist movement in North America. A bride has a premonition that her honeymoon ride will end in death... and soon after, the steamer she was on vanishes. Repeated sightings of ghost ships. Can these strange phenomena be attributed to the imagination? How can multiple sightings be explained away as mere tricks of light and fog? Read these, historical accounts of the Great Lakes' most fascinating ghost stories and judge for yourself. Where does fact end... and folklore begin?
The Girls' Book of Success: Winning Wisdom Tales of Triumph, Celebrity Advice, and More
by Catherine Dee Ali DouglassA collection of true stories, quotations, poems, and personal advice on how to set and achieve goals, divided into such categories as self-confidence, perseverance, leadership, and a winning image.
The Glass Cafe: Or the Stripper and the State; How My Mother Started a War with the System That Made Us Kind of Rich and a Little Bit Famous
by Gary PaulsenTHE STORY IS all true and happened to me and is mine.Tony's mom, Al, is a terrific single mother who works as a dancer at the Kitty Kat Club. Twelve-year-old Tony is a budding artist, inspired by backstage life at the club. When some of his drawings end up in an art show and catch the attention of the social services agency, Al and Tony find themselves in the middle of a legal wrangle and a media circus. Is Al a responsible mother? It's the case of the stripper vs. the state, and Al isn't giving Tony up without a fight.Once again Gary Paulsen proves why he's one of America's most-beloved writers. The Glass Café is a fresh and funny exploration of motherhood, art, and the wiles of storytelling--all told by Tony, in his own true voice.
Glencoe Science: An Introduction to the Life, Earth and Physical Sciences
by McGraw-HillThe perfect first step toward success in science. Glencoe Science: An Introduction to the Life, Earth, and Physical Sciences starts students off on the right foot in their secondary science education. A balance of life, earth and physical science prepares students for further study in these areas. Engaging and relevant content and practical hands-on activities are designed for middle school students who are ready for real science.
Glencoe Succeeding in the World of Work: Student Activity Workbook (7th edition)
by Ben S. Vineyard Grady KimbrellSucceeding in the World of Work prepares students for the complex issues they'll face in the rapidly changing workplace. This updated and comprehensive program now includes 16 career pathways outlined by the U. S. Department of Education.
Glencoe Understanding Business and Personal Law (11th edition)
by Gordon W. Brown Paul A. SukysIntroduce students to the laws that affect their daily lives. New elements in every component!
Glencoe World Geography
by Richard G. Boehm Mcgraw-Hill StaffA WORLD VIEW FROM RENOWNED AUTHORS The only high school geography test co-authored by the National Geographic Society, Glencoe World Geography offers not only a fascinating view of the world, enlivened by but also a meticulous, accurate presentation. This program focuses on the development of geographic literacy.
Glencoe World History
by Jackson J. SpielvogelThis book is a comprehensive course that covers prehistory to the present day helps link the events of the past with the issues that confront students today. It motivates and engages students in meaningful learning as they develop an understanding of the world's cultures and an appreciation for the interdependence of world regions.
Gorgias and Timaeus
by PlatoTwo major works by one of history's best known and most widely read and studied philosophers. In Gorgias, an exploration of the proposition that it is better to suffer wrong than to do wrong, Socrates debates with an amoral young sophist and assets that it is preferable to endure someone else's bad conduct than to be the source of bad behavior.Timaeus relates a creation myth that concludes with the birth of humanity, in which Socrates demonstrates that morality is based on cosmic order. True morality, he maintains, is neither the product of human evolution nor an exercise of will, but an external manifestation of the soul's order and harmony. B. Jowett translation
Governor Reagan His Rise To Power: His Rise To Power
by Lou CannonBased his work on interviews and access to previously unpublished material, the author of several books on Reagan casts his political career from its start in 1960s California to the successful 1980 presidential bid in terms of such roles as pragmatist, survivor, and salesman. Includes photos. Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc. , Portland, OR (booknews. com)