Schiffer publishing jun 2007 (19 Ergebnisse)

Postkarten. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Discover a place where fairy tale meets history as photographer Arthur P. Richmond captures the charm of historic Victorian cottages in Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts. Row upon row of 19th century dwellings on Martha's Vineyard have been lovingly restored in the gingerbread tradition, blending original architecture with whimsical style. Inviting front porches, ornate trims, and blossoming flowerboxes on these distinguished homes appear here in twenty dynamic postcards. At a versatile 5 x 7 inches, these cards can be displayed in a standard frame, detached and mailed to friends, or kept in this book as a souvenir of history's most magical homes. From our front porch to yours, these are the cottages of Oak Bluffs.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Terry Foltz turns one of the favorite tools of woodworkers, the scrollsaw, into a means of artistic expression. And now he shares his techniques with readers everywhere. Everything from making the pattern to the selection of wood and finely detailed scrollsaw cuts is explained in depth and illustrated with clear color photographs. The main project in this book is a fishing scene with an angler landing 'the big one,' in a mountain stream surrounded by tall pine trees. What makes the scene extraordinary is not only the complex design, but the fine detail Terry obtains in the linework and silhouette. To take the mystery out of it, he leads readers through the process step-by-step, so that with a little practice they can produce wonderful works of scrollsaw art. Additional patterns and a gallery of Terry's other work are provided, which gives a wealth of ideas while exploring the possibilities for scrollsaw creations.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - San Francisco is a dynamic city built upon a rich and vibrant history overflowing with the ghostly intrigue. This book relates tales of the most famous ghosts said to haunt the city. Learn about: - a rum-soaked body who continues to haunt the Atherton Mansion. - eerie piano playing by the musical spirit at York Hotel's Empire Plush Room. - moving lights and footsteps of soldiers long gone from the abandoned Park Presidio military hospital. - the praying ghost at the CCS Elementary School. These and many more spirited tales will haunt you as you delve into San Francisco's ghostly atmosphere. Also, learn to conduct your own ghostly research. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Richmond is chock-full of ghosts and haunted places. This city names Edgar Allan Poe as its native son, and it is rich in ghostly lore, legends, and tales. Join this tour to: - Learn why Virginia's governor shares his mansion with ghosts; - Dine with ghosts at Ruth's Chris Steak House and Crab Louie's Seafood Tavern; - Discover that the Byrd Theatre has more than movies to offer customers; - Visit the prison in Powhatan (it might not be safe, even for those working there); - Call on the Lady in Red who roams the corridors at Wrexham Hall. These and other interesting and scary stories will transport you beyond, to a Richmond that most mortals never see.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - There are more complex ways to do it., with fancy controls, a hundred different burning tips. But here Dick Armstrong reminds us that the art of woodburning is more in the technique than the tools. Using a single-tip, simple woodburner, he goes back to the basics, starting with the skills that every woodburner should know and then applying them in three projects. The projects are designed to move from the easiest, a lighthouse, to one of medium difficulty, a dilapidated barn, to one that requires some skill, a clipper ship. Every step is illustrated with a clear photo and description. In addition, a gallery of Dick's work gives the reader many ideas for application of these skills. This is the book for beginning woodburners, but the techniques and experience Dick shares will be valued by pyrographers of every level.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Beautifully illustrated with 29 watercolor images, this heartwarming tale relates how a grandson learns more than decoy carving from his grandfather in the basement workshop. Through tall tales and kindly advice, Bobby and young readers alike learn about valuing family and one's elders, to show care and respect, the importance of a clean environment, and wonders of the natural world. Along with the engaging story and colorful illustrations, this book includes a glossary of terms to broaden a child's vocabulary. It is an excellent teaching tool for parents and educators that is sure to be treasured and returned to again and again. Middle grades-ages 10-13.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Austin, Texas, is filled to the brim with eerie tales of phantoms and creepy happenings. Read about Ben Thompson, Austin's ghostly gambler and sheriff; meet Blanche Dumont, a famous 'boarding house madam' ghost; explore the early days of the notorious Jack the Ripper and his killing spree in Austin; and find out how to observe the very strange and scary emergence of 20 million bats! Even better, this book tells you their exact locations, so that you can encounter Austin's ghosts.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Explore the first seventy-five years of Ocean City, New Jersey's grand history through this postcard pictorial. History comes alive with over 250 beautiful black and white and hand-tinted photos of the beaches, the strand, and many places of play and worship in this much-loved city. Bounded on the east by the Atlantic Ocean and the west by the inland waters of Great Egg Harbor Bay, Ocean City's location, only sixty-five miles from Philadelphia, has made it a popular summer playground ever since its founding as a Christian seaside resort in 1879. The city has come to be a vibrant community of full-time residents as well as loyal summer vacationers. This book illustrates the city's many entertainments, including the serenity and natural beauty that first drew its founders.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Before the Bay Bridge made access to the Atlantic easier, the Chesapeake Bay was dotted with beach-type resorts. Located in Calvert County, Maryland, Chesapeake Beach and neighboring North Beach were two of the most popular. Chesapeake Beach, the resort, officially opened on June 9, 1900 when visitors from Washington, D.C., stepped from the coaches of a brand new railroad specifically built to transport them there. Likewise, steamboat service from Baltimore to the resort was inaugurated the same day. The resort's success fueled the rise of North Beach, and the two destinations were popular with Washington and Baltimore residents for many years to come. Here is the story of their halcyon days as summertime resorts of the bay. More than 230 vintage postcards and other memorabilia recall early, happy times there. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The Battle Road in Massachusetts is perhaps the most historic few miles in early American history. At Lexington, soon after Paul Revere and his cohorts roused the village from sleep, a trigger was pulled on the Lexington Common and that shot 'was heard round the world.' The American War for Independence had begun. Eight dead Americans were left on the green as the British marched on to Concord and the battle at the bridge. These events and many others are retraced in this wonderful new book. Using antique postcards, the authors tell the Revolutionary War story and the rest of the history of the Lexington-Concord region. This was a center of intellectual and social activity in the 19th century and home to distinguished thinkers and writers, including Thoreau, Emerson, Alcott, and Hawthorne. Over the years millions of people have visited the region commemorating their visit with postcard images of the places and events they saw. Perserved in scrapbooks and memory boxes, they now offer a visual history of special place.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Go back in time and see San Antonio, Texas, through vintage postcards from the 1900s to the 1950s. Historic images review places that made the city famous. See Fort Sam Houston, the San Fernando Cathedral, the authentic Mexican shops in Market Square, visit the historic Bexar County Courthouse and an immense collection of trophies in the Buckhorn Saloon. Enjoy the scenery of Brackenridge Park, the sights along the River Walk, and the old Spanish architecture of the Mission San Juan de Capistrano. The Spanish Governor's Palace has been called 'the most beautiful building in San Antonio.' Learn about Texas history and San Antonio's most famous landmark, the Alamo.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Celebrated landscape designer Terry Wallace guides you in the creation of the landscape of your dreams in the Mid-Atlantic United States. Discover the joy and satisfaction to be found in creating a garden that complements and enhances your lifestyle. Wallace takes you step-by-step through the process of creating a beautiful and sustainable garden. She offers a host of practical tips about basic design, planning, and maintenance specific to this climate. Most importantly, the beautiful images will inspire you to transform your garden home into an amazing botanical retreat.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This new and original survey details the beautiful styles and designs of woven plaques and baskets made by Hopi women artists of Third Mesa in Arizona. It presents 67 different design categories through over 475 color photographs. The history of the Hopi people, weaving materials and techniques, different uses of the baskets and plaques, and their values today all are dicussed. Explanations of the named pattern designs, including Sunflower, Wedding Basket, and Dragonfly, as well as unnamed and the coveted Katsina plaques are given. This valuable reference enables readers to more easily identify old and contemporary examples in private collections, museums, and art galleries. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Provided here is a detailed picture of the lives and environments of whales and seals, including chapters on anatomy, adaptation to aquatic life, nutrition, migration, reproduction, and paracites and enemies. The interaction of man with these marine animals is also explored, as is their paleontology. New information and 678 color diagrams and illustrations help illuminate the lives of these mysterious animals. At the end of the text, fact sheets about the Mysticetes, Odontocetes, and Pinnipeds, a glossary, and an extensive bibliography provide additional information essential to the study of whales and seals, leaving the reader more fully informed. With this book, all readers, from the curious to the scientist, will find much to further their knowledge of, and fire their passions for, these impressive denizens of the deep.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Enjoy a nostalgic tour around the Chesapeake Bay's charming Talbot County, Maryland, via more than 255 vintage postcards and 25 contemporary photographs. Your tour begins in Oxford, where you can sail on the beautiful Tred Avon River, stroll along tree-lined Morris Street, and see Broad Creek as it once was. Ride the ferry across the river to St. Michaels and visit the downtown and harbor areas as they looked in the early 1900s. Your tour continues on to Claiborne to relive the drama of steamboats arriving from Baltimore, and to Tilghman Island for an intriguing look at charter fishing and oyster work boats of days past. There is more than enough to see, so choose a comfortable seat, let this book be your guide, and enjoy a delightful ride back in time to the Talbot County bayside of long ago.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From both coasts of the United States and Canada, plus many areas in between, Jessie Turbayne has collected over 525 images of the best that rug hooking artists have to offer. Included are designs of Americana and Canadiana, advertising art, angels, and abstract motifs. See rugs motivated by exotic cultures, Korean cranes, and ancient Persian textiles. Visit Niagara Falls, tour Soho, and catch a hooked rug exhibition at Indiana's Carnegie Center. Inspiring words from noted hooking artists indicate that rug hooking has gone uptown. Providing interest to textile collectors and artists, interior decorators, art and antique dealers, and rug hooking artists alike. …

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Over 490 nostalgic color and black and white picture postcards and vintage photographs from the 1890s to the 1980s present the history of Long Beach Island, New Jersey. The past comes alive as you stroll the Beach Haven boardwalk, watch the Pound Fishermen hauling in their nets, cross the wood-planked causeway, and walk the streets of Barnegat City. With its vast collection of vintage images, this book is the next best thing to time travel; yet it can be easily enjoyed from the comfort of a beach chair. Here is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of a popular and wonderful old island. Current values of the postcards will help guide those interested in building a collection of their own. Enjoy the history and beauty of Long Beach Island, a place that so many have loved for so long.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - If you can own only one coffee table book of Cape Cod, Massachusetts, this is the one you'll treasure. Wide-angle views of the beautiful Cape will take you back to seaside scenes, fabulous sunsets, and views of your favorite harbors and lighthouses. This oversize edition provides a beautiful medium for the art of panorama depiction perfected by this talented Cape photographer. You'll savor every turn of each page, time and again.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Buying an Oriental rug need not be confusing. This book answers the most frequent questions and offers a great introduction to this ancient and continuing weaving tradition. Nearly 900 contemporary rugs are shown and discussed from Tibet, India, China, Turkey, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Iran. Learn their history, production methods, selection guidlines, and tips on care and cleaning. Each rug is described by its origin, size, materials, knot count, dyes, regional makers, and unique characteristics. Guidelines for evaluating the cost of the rugs is provided. With this information in hand, any buyer can approach the rug market confidently, and enjoy the perfect rug. …