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StrataVarious Quilts: 9 Fabulous Strip Quilts from Fat Quarters
by Mary Hoover Barbara PersingSlice and Sew Fat Quarters to Make Striking Quilts Simple technique: cut strips, join, slice, and sew! Great for fabricaholics - search your stash for strata possibilities Make your quilt spectacular with special borders, appliqué, and quilting What's the secret to making an easy quilt masterpiece? Create "strata," or panels of various-width fabric strips sewn together, and then use them to piece beautiful blocks. Even beginners will have no trouble cutting and sewing perfect blocks into striking designs. The gallery highlights a variety of design possibilities. *Important Note about PRINT ON DEMAND Editions: All sales are final - PODs are non-returnable and non-refundable. This title will be printed after purchase and will arrive separately from any in-stock items. Allow minimum 2 weeks for USA delivery, and additional 2 weeks for international shipments. Expedited shipping not available. Print quality will vary from the original offset-printing edition and will be printed on uncoated (non-glossy) paper. The information presented is the same as the most recent printed edition. Pattern pullouts (if applicable) have been separated and presented as single pages.
Photo Fun: Print Your Own Fabric for Quilts & Crafts
by Cyndy Lyle RymerTradition meets technology and memories are made! Welcome to the 21st century! If you own an inkjet printer, you don’t need a print shop to copy photos and other images onto fabric and feature them in quilts and crafts. Technology giant Hewlett-Packard brings quilting into the new millennium with state-of-the-art techniques. Learn to capture images, create your own printed fabrics, print on fabric, repair antique quilts, make custom quilt labels, and take full advantage of today’s technology. • 12 quilt and accessory projects make the most of your photos and graphics • Easy enough for beginning computer users and quilters • Find the latest technology for working with digital cameras, scanners, injet printers, all-in-one machines, and more • Complete, step-by-step instructions with lots of how-to photos • Not just for HP products - use with any brand of inkjet printer or scanner *Important Note about PRINT ON DEMAND Editions: This title will be printed after purchase and will arrive separately from any in-stock items. Please allow approximately 2 weeks for USA delivery, with an additional 2 weeks for international shipments. Expedited shipping is not available on POD Editions. The printing quality in this copy will vary from the original offset printing edition and may look more saturated due to printing on demand by a high-quality printer on uncoated (non-glossy) paper. The information presented in this version is the same as the most recent printed edition. Any pattern pullouts have been separated and presented as single pages.
Reap the Whirlwind: Violence, Race, Justice, and the Story of Sagon Penn
by Peter HoulahanThe bestselling author of Norco &’80 returns with a riveting story of mid-1980s San Diego that placed one young Black man at the center of a whirlwind of crime and punishment that profoundly altered Southern CaliforniaMarch 31, 1985. Two white patrol officers in search of a gang member followed a pickup truck carrying seven young Black men up a dirt driveway in the Encanto neighborhood of Southeastern San Diego. Minutes later, gunshots rang out, and the truck&’s driver, Sagon Penn, fled the scene in an officer&’s patrol car. The incident stunned the city. What followed would change it forever.Penn was an idealist who believed in the power of Buddhist chants to bring about the oneness of humanity. The two police officers were rising stars in one of the most progressive police departments in the country, yet one that had suffered more officers killed in the line of duty than any other. While the facts of the case were never in dispute, what remained unresolved was what, if anything, could justify such a violent confrontation? For over two years, a determined prosecutor and a charismatic defense attorney engaged in a sensational courtroom drama that revolved around matters of mental health, racial biases, and the self-image of a once-sleepy beach town grappling with its transformation into a major metropolitan area. The Sagon Penn incident forever altered how San Diego would respond to incidents involving police and communities of color.Based on court transcripts, personal interviews, and archival police reports, Reap the Whirlwind is a gripping true-crime narrative set against the evocative backdrop of Southern California.
Medical Medium Revised and Expanded Edition: Secrets Behind Chronic and Mystery Illness and How to Finally Heal
by Anthony WilliamFrom the #1 New York Times best-selling author of the Medical Medium series, a revised and expanded edition of the book that started a health revolution..Anthony William, the Medical Medium, has helped millions of people heal from ailments that have been misdiagnosed or ineffectively treated or that doctors can't resolve on their own. Now he returns with an elevated and expanded edition of the book where he first opened the door to healing knowledge from over 30 years of bringing people's lives back. With a massive amount of healing information that science won't discover for decades, Anthony gets to the root of people's pain or illness and what they need to do to restore their health now--which has never been more important. His tools and protocols achieve spectacular results, even for those who have spent years and many thousands of dollars on all forms of medicine before turning to him. They are the answers to rising from the ashes.Medical Medium reveals the true causes of chronic symptoms, conditions, and diseases that medical communities continue to misunderstand or struggle to understand at all. It explores the solutions for dozens of the illnesses that plague us, including Lyme disease, fibromyalgia, adrenal fatigue, ME/CFS, hormonal imbalances, Hashimoto's disease, MS, RA, depression, neurological conditions, chronic inflammation, autoimmune disease, blood sugar imbalances, colitis and other digestive disorders, and more. This elevated and expanded edition also offers further immune support, brand-new recipes, and even more solutions for restoring the soul and spirit after illness or life events have torn at our emotional fabric. Whether you've been given a diagnosis you don't understand, or you have symptoms you don't know how to heal, or someone you love is sick, or you're a doctor who wants to care for your own patients better, Medical Medium offers the answers you need. It's also a guidebook for everyone seeking the secrets to living longer, healthier lives. "The truth about the world, ourselves, life, purpose--it all comes down to healing," Anthony William writes. "And the truth about healing is now in your hands."
The Greatness Mindset: Unlock the Power of Your Mind and Live Your Best Life Today
by Lewis HowesNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER: The host of The School of Greatness podcast "gives you the practical tools to achieve true greatness"—at home, at work, and in your community (Dr. Joe Dispenza)!Discover the mindset shifts you need to reconnect with your purpose, overcome self-doubt, and fulfill your dreams.Are you living your most authentic life? Are you leaning into your purpose or running away from it? Is this the story you want your future self to tell or do you ache for something more?Through his breakthrough discoveries, New York Times best-selling author Lewis Howes reveals how you can rewrite your past to propel yourself into a powerful and abundant future. With raw and revealing personal stories, science-backed strategies from industry-leading experts, and step-by-step guidance, you will learn how to:· Clearly define a Meaningful Mission to enhance your purpose for this season of life· Identify the root causes of self-doubt and conquer the fears that hold you back· Transform your mind to end self-sabotaging thoughts to live a rich life· Manifest your greatness to make the maximum positive impact on those around youBy applying the lessons and strategies found inside The Greatness Mindset, you will be able to design the life of your dreams and begin your journey to greatness.
Education in the WAEMU: Current Situation and the Way Forward
by SeverA report from the International Monetary Fund.
Kyrgyz Republic: Selected Issues
by International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.A report from the International Monetary Fund.
The 4th Financing for Development Conference-Contribution of the IMF to the International Financing for Development Agenda
by International Monetary Fund. Strategy, Policy, & Review DepartmentA report from the International Monetary Fund.
Word Workout: Building a Muscular Vocabulary in 10 Easy Steps
by Charles Harrington ElsterWord Workout is a practical book for building vocabulary—a graduated program featuring thousands of words that begins with those known by most college graduates and ascends to words known only by the most educated, intelligent, and well-read adults. This workout is a comprehensive program, chock-full of information about synonyms, antonyms, and word origins, and replete with advice on proper usage and pronunciation. There are also creative review quizzes at each step of the way to measure your progress and reinforce learning. Unlike other vocabulary books, Word Workout provides a complete learning experience with clear explanations and surefire methods to retain new knowledge. Far more than a cram session for a standardized test, this book is designed as a lifetime vocabulary builder, featuring words used by the top tier of literate Americans, laid out in ten accessible chapters designed for anyone who is looking for some serious verbal exercise.From "avowal" to "proselytize," from "demagogue" to "mendicant," Charles Harrington Elster has carefully picked the words you need to know, and given you an easy, fast, and fail-safe way to learn and remember them.
Interest Rate Sensitivity Scenarios to Guide Monetary Policy
by DizioliA report from the International Monetary Fund.
Radiant Sunshine & Shadow: 23 Quilts with Nine-Patch Sparkle
by Helen Frost Catherine SkowTurn an Old Amish Favorite into Shimmering New Quilts • Make 23 shimmering Sunshine & Shadow quilts from just one easy block • 13 complete projects, plus 10 gallery quilts with detailed materials lists, cutting charts, and sewing charts • Quick strip-piecing methods and simple Nine-Patch blocks make these intricate-looking projects easy for everyone-beginners, too! • Sizes include wall and lap quilts, plus bed quilts in sizes from crib to king • The authors guide you step by step through cutting, piecing, assembling, and finishing your quilt-everything you need for perfect results You'll be surprised by how easy it is to make these dramatic quilts based on the traditional Sunshine & Shadow design. Learn to create shimmering effects with subtle blends of light and dark fabrics, then accent your creations with appliqué and fabulous borders. *Important Note about PRINT ON DEMAND Editions: This title will be printed after purchase and will arrive separately from any in-stock items. Please allow approximately 2 weeks for USA delivery, with an additional 2 weeks for international shipments. Expedited shipping is not available on POD Editions. The printing quality in this copy will vary from the original offset printing edition and may look more saturated due to printing on demand by a high-quality printer on uncoated (non-glossy) paper. The information presented in this version is the same as the most recent printed edition. Any pattern pullouts have been separated and presented as single pages.
The Un-Discovered Islands: An Archipelago of Myths and Mysteries, Phantoms and Fakes
by Malachy TallackIn The Un-Discovered Islands, critically acclaimed author Malachy Tallack takes the reader on fascinating adventures to the mysterious and forgotten corners of the map.Be prepared to be captivated by the astounding tales of two dozen islands once believed to be real but no longer on the map. These are the products of the imagination, deception, and human error: an archipelago of ex-islands and forgotten lands. From the well-known story of Atlantis and the mysteries of frozen Thule to more obscure tales from around the globe, and from ancient history right up to the present day, this is an atlas of legend and wonder, with glorious illustrations by Katie Scott.
Ten Innings at Wrigley: The Wildest Ballgame Ever, with Baseball on the Brink
by Kevin CookThe dramatic story of a legendary 1979 slugfest between the Chicago Cubs and the Philadelphia Phillies, full of runs, hits, and subplots, on the cusp of a new era in baseball historyIt was a Thursday at Chicago’s Wrigley Field, mostly sunny with the wind blowing out. Nobody expected an afternoon game between the Philadelphia Phillies and Chicago Cubs on May 17, 1979, to be much more than a lazy early-season contest matching two teams heading in opposite directions—the first-place Phillies and the Cubs, those lovable losers—until they combined for thirteen runs in the first inning. “The craziest game ever,” one player called it. “And then the second inning started.”Ten Innings at Wrigley is Kevin Cook’s vivid account of a game that could only have happened at this ballpark, in this era, with this colorful cast of heroes and heels: Hall of Famers Mike Schmidt and Bruce Sutter, surly slugger Dave Kingman, hustler Pete Rose, unlucky Bill Buckner, scarred Vietnam vet Garry Maddox, troubled relief pitcher Donnie Moore, clubhouse jester Tug McGraw, and two managers pulling out what was left of their hair.It was the highest-scoring ballgame in a century, and much more than that. Cook reveals the human stories behind a contest the New York Times called “the wildest in modern history” and shows how money, muscles, and modern statistics were about to change baseball forever.
The Cinematic Legacy of Frank Sinatra
by David WillsIn a film career spanning more than five decades, Frank Sinatra proved to be a roulette wheel of constantly spinning talent, the likes of which Hollywood has rarely seen. Film history is filled with stars created by the studio system. Occasionally, however, a performer emerged who, against all preconceived odds of what a star should be or look like, knocked down the walls of convention by becoming nothing other than what they already were. Frank Sinatra was the embodiment of this fundamental truth. The legacy of his work stands apart from many of his contemporaries, who essentially based their performances on an extension of a core character type. Sinatra, however, was able to take his signature persona and translate it successfully into many film genres-first as the comedic song-and-dance man, then as the dramatic actor and romantic lead, and finally as the tough guy and action hero. Sinatra also respectfully challenged contemporary ideals of acting technique. While being humble enough to learn from his peers, he kept his acting style fresh and instinctual, and earned an Oscar at a time when many actors were either classically trained or coached in the "Method." In The Cinematic Legacy of Frank Sinatra, author David Wills presents a stunning collection highlighting the work of one of Hollywood's greatest stars in roles as varied as those in the classics Anchors Aweigh, From Here to Eternity, Suddenly, Guys and Dolls, The Man With the Golden Arm, Ocean's 11, The Manchurian Candidate,Von Ryan's Express, and The Detective. Pairing more than two hundred first-generation photos with reflections on Sinatra from costars and work associates, and including contributing essays by his children Nancy Sinatra, Tina Sinatra, and Frank Sinatra, Jr., it is an unforgettable showcase of the actor's transformation from world-famous singer, to movie star, to Academy Award winner, and finally to one of the most enduring icons in cinema history.
Quilted Memories: Celebrations of Life
by Mary Lou WeidmanTurn your life’s stories into a quilted journal that you, your children, and your grandchildren will cherish forever. May Lou Weidman’s story quilts are beloved by quilters everywhere, and now she shows you how to do it yourself. • 9 easy projects teach you the techniques so you can apply them to your own story quilts • Dozens of Mary Lou’s bright, happy celebration quilts are sprinkled throughout the book, plus she shares a gallery of her students’ work to inspire you • Mary Lou covers each step of the creative process, from drawing the initial plans through choosing fabrics and putting it all together • Learn how to expand your imagination and turn your own stories into dazzling celebration quilts • More than just a quilting book - Mary Lou shares her insights for living a peaceful, creative, and productive life
All the Houses: A Novel
by Karen OlssonA bittersweet, biting, sharply observed family drama from the author of WaterlooAfter her father has a heart attack and subsequent surgery, Helen Atherton returns to her hometown of Washington, D.C., to help take care of him and, perhaps more honestly, herself. She's been living in Los Angeles, trying to work in Hollywood, slowly spiraling into a depression fueled by hours spent watching C-SPAN-her obsession with politics a holdover from a childhood interrupted by her father's involvement in the Iran-Contra scandal. "I don't know whether to think of him as a coconspirator or a complicit bystander or just someone who was in the wrong place at the wrong time." Though the rest of the world has forgotten that scandal, the Atherton family never quite recovered. While living with her father in her childhood home, Helen tries to piece together the political moves that pulled her family apart.All the Houses is, at its heart, a father-daughter story. With razor-sharp prose, an alluring objectivity, and a dry sense of humor, Karen Olsson writes about the shape-shifting of our family relationships when outside forces work their way in-how Washington turns people into unnatural versions of themselves, how problematic and overbearing sisters can be, and how familial nostalgia that sets in during early adulthood can prove counterproductive to actually becoming an adult.
Simple Start, Stunning Finish
by Valori WellsTurn Circles, Squares and Rectangles into Gorgeous Quilts • 15 hip, quick-to-make quilts that get dramatic results from simple shapes and large-scale prints • Color inspirations from traditional to trendy, soft to spicy • Sizes that suit your décor, from smaller wallhangings to large bed-sized quilts • Learn Valori's secrets of successful quiltmaking - color and fabric selection, design, piecing and appliqué techniques, and more Valori shows you how to make striking, colorful quilts that only look hard to make - use her techniques to get beautiful results in a lot less time than you'd think! Project instructions include tips on choosing fabrics, working with color, strip piecing to create amazing color effects, appliqué, curved and paper piecing, and easy ways to quilt the finished top. Time-challenged quilters and beginners looking to build their skills will love this fresh approach.
Rules for 50/50 Chances: A Novel
by Kate McGovernSeventeen-year-old Rose Levenson has a decision to make: Does she want to know how she's going to die? Because when Rose turns eighteen, she can take the test that tells her if she carries the genetic mutation for Huntington's disease, the degenerative condition that is slowly killing her mother. With a fifty-fifty shot at inheriting her family's genetic curse, Rose is skeptical about pursuing anything that presumes she'll live to be a healthy adult-including her dream career in ballet and the possibility of falling in love. But when she meets a boy from a similarly flawed genetic pool and gets an audition for a dance scholarship across the country, Rose begins to question her carefully laid rules.
Simple Stenciling Dramatic Quilts: 85 Full-Size Stencil Patterns, 6 Projects
by Pam StallebrassBeautiful Effects From Simple Stencil Magic! • Choose from 85 full-sized stencil patterns or create your own and apply to simple pieced quilts • Turn bland fabrics into stunning, look-at-me originals • It’s easy, inexpensive, and fun for all ages! "Breathtaking," they'll murmur as they line up to compliment you on the intricate effects in your quilts. But look again—those designs are created using simple techniques and a little fabric paint! You can get the look of traditional appliqué, German papercutting, Hawaiian appliqué, sun printing from nature, and exotic printed fabrics. This simple method uses easy-to-find materials such as freezer paper, template material, and fabric paints, dyes, or crayons.
Paula Nadelsterns Kaleidoscope Quilts: An Artist’s Journey Continues
by Paula NadelsternCelebrate Kaleidoscope Quilts With the Master Kaleidoscope Artist • Career retrospective of Paula Nadelstern's awe-inspiring quilts is packed with photos, design insights, and tips for making your own kaleidoscope quilts • Huge gallery with photos and in-depth, behind-the-scenes commentary on 19 quilts • Chapters with detailed explanations of Paula's design strategies and construction methods The astonishing quilts that spring from Paula Nadelstern's passion for kaleidoscopes will change your view of what a quilt can be. This book highlights Paula's life work and shows how you can use her techniques to create your own unique fabric art.
Kyrgyz Republic: 2025 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; and Staff Report
by International Monetary Fund. Middle East and Central Asia Dept.A report from the International Monetary Fund.
Digitalization: A Catalyst for Intergenerational Occupational Mobility?
by OuedraogoA report from the International Monetary Fund.
Vanessa Bares All: The hilarious and inspiring official autobiography from the queen of British entertainment
by Vanessa FeltzThe heartfelt, witty and inspiring first and only autobiography from one of Britain's most beloved celebrities. 'Raw and revelatory' Sunday Times'Showbiz memoir of the year' Daily Express'A rip roaring and honest story that pulls absolutely no punches' Best'A treasure trove of gems which even Elton John would be jealous of.' Daily MirrorYou think you already know all there is to know about Vanessa? You don't know the half of it.Brace yourself for the achingly funny, deeply moving untold story: the behind-the-scenes lowdown on the parents who planned her wedding before she could walk, how she became the nation's second-most-famous fat person, life as the British Oprah, feuding with Madonna and Miss Piggy aboard the Big Breakfast bed, an excruciatingly public divorce, gruesome gastric band surgery, a sixteen-year skirmish with an ageing boybander and finding herself shockingly single at sixty-one.She's spent thirty-five years in the public eye and now, for the first time, Vanessa seizes her chance to set the record straight in this warm, witty, intensely human story. She spares no one's blushes, including her own. How could someone so clever make such cataclysmic mistakes?Vanessa's often wrong, but always relatable. She puts the 'Oh my goodness, I can never unread that paragraph!' into celebrity autobiography.
The China Collectors: America's Century-Long Hunt for Asian Art Treasures
by Karl E. Meyer Shareen Blair BrysacThanks to Salem sea captains, Gilded Age millionaires, curators on horseback and missionaries gone native, North American museums now possess the greatest collections of Chinese art outside of East Asia itself. How did it happen? TheChina Collectors is the first full account of a century-long treasure hunt in China from the Opium Wars and the Boxer Rebellion to Mao Zedong's 1949 ascent.The principal gatherers are mostly little known and defy invention. They included "foreign devils" who braved desert sandstorms, bandits and local warlords in acquiring significant works. Adventurous curators like Langdon Warner, a forebear of Indiana Jones, argued that the caves of Dunhuang were already threatened by vandals, thereby justifying the removal of frescoes and sculptures. Other Americans include George Kates, an alumnus of Harvard, Oxford and Hollywood, who fell in love with Ming furniture. The Chinese were divided between dealers who profited from the artworks' removal, and scholars who sought to protect their country's patrimony. Duanfang, the greatest Chinese collector of his era, was beheaded in a coup and his splendid bronzes now adorn major museums. Others in this rich tapestry include Charles Lang Freer, an enlightened Detroit entrepreneur, two generations of Rockefellers, and Avery Brundage, the imperious Olympian, and Arthur Sackler, the grand acquisitor. No less important are two museum directors, Cleveland's Sherman Lee and Kansas City's Laurence Sickman, who challenged the East Coast's hegemony.Shareen Blair Brysac and Karl E. Meyer even-handedly consider whether ancient treasures were looted or salvaged, and whether it was morally acceptable to spirit hitherto inaccessible objects westward, where they could be studied and preserved by trained museum personnel. And how should the US and Canada and their museums respond now that China has the means and will to reclaim its missing patrimony?