As host of the CNN show "Piers Morgan Live," Piers Morgan has come a long way from his days as a British tabloid editor and judge on "America's Got Talent." Love him or hate him, it's undeniable that Morgan is one of the most talked-about, controversial figures in the media today. From gun control a[...]
From the meth-dealing but devoted family man Walter White of AMC's Breaking Bad, to the part-time basketball coach, part-time gigolo Ray Drecker of HBO's Hung, depictions of male characters perplexed by societal expectations of men and anxious about changing American masculinity have become standard[...]
Seven tales of life and history in Louisiana include the story of two French sisters who journeyed to the unsettled lands of North Louisiana early in the nineteenth century, and an account from the Civil War of a Union woman trapped behind the battle lines[...]
Cables are beautiful and fun to knit -- but if you've never worked one before, it's hard to know where to start The Cable Knitter's Guide is divided into two parts: The first introduces 50 elegant variations on the basic cable, from the elegantly simple to the eyecatchingly complex, all accompanied[...]
This stunning collection features 26 luxurious projects with all the delight of classic textured cable patterns, plus renowned designer Martin Storey's trademark contemporary appeal. With a versatile range of garments-including scarves, hats, mittens, shrugs, sweaters, and more-Easy Cable & Aran Kni[...]
Cable Ready features a collection of 10 fashion-forward cable knit designs. This book is geared toward the knitter ready to move into new territory and learn some new skills. The designs throughout this book range from the simplest of projects to a few requiring more advanced skill and understanding[...]
Do you love the Old-World look of a cabled sweater? Then why not crochet an afghan replete with the same rich, romantic patterns? Sixty-three pattern stitches come together to create this heirloom-quality sampler afghan. For the matching square pillow, simply assemble four blocks for the front and c[...]
This guide for the modern knitter presents more than 150 new and innovative cable stitch patterns ranging from basic to complex and offers enlightening insight into how cables are engineered, how knitters can design their own, and how knitters can mix and match cables in a knitting pattern. Teacher,[...]
A truly amazing assortment of shawlette patterns to knit and show off. These cableknit and rib-knit originals are stylish showstoppers from beloved designer Jean Moss. Whether you are new to knitting or a seasoned expert, clear, detailed instructions ensure each pattern knits up fast--for a quick gi[...]
Elegance at the tip of your needles Cables and lace are special enough by themselves, but there is something graceful, even magical, about combining the two. "Refined Knits" concentrates on these two techniques, along with incredibly unique Aran Lace which combines the two, and the results are sure [...]
Warm up your wardrobe with beautiful cabled pieces! The possibilities of crochet cables are endless! In this stunning collection, author and fiber artist Bonnie Barker debuts 18 gorgeous new designs for today's crafter. Using step-by-step directions and irresistible photography, Bonnie shows you how[...]
Warm up your wardrobe with beautiful cabled pieces! The possibilities of crochet cables are endless! In this stunning collection, author and fiber artist Bonnie Barker debuts 18 gorgeous new designs for todays crafter. Using step-by-step directions and irresistible photography, Bonnie shows you how [...]
Set on a beautiful river at the very heart of England, Stratford would be visited by tourists even if the world's greatest playwright had not been born in the town in 1564.[...]
When news filtered through the media that Stuart Cable, the drummer with a larger than life personality - and an even larger head of curly hair - had been unceremoniously sacked from one of the biggest rock bands in the UK, the music world was stunned. Stuart Cable has been a fun-loving rocker sinc[...]
This book provides engineers with complete guidance to the modeling and applications of nonlinear beams and cables. It begins by formulating nonlinear models of elastic and visco-elastic one-dimensional continuous structures.[...]
With the rapid change experienced by the Early Years Workforce over recent times, this book considers what constitutes professionalization in the sector, and what this means in practice. Bringing a critical perspective to the developing knowledge and understanding of early years practitioners at var[...]
As an experienced user in the basics of Creo Parametric 3.0, this learning guide enables you to create electromechanical cabling systems designed in Creo Parametric using the Piping and Cabling Extension. Utilizing the parametric and associative nature of Creo Parametric, an electromechanical design[...]
Discusses the fundamental influence of material manufacture and assembly in deciding the most suitable type of building or structure and its detailing in the design process. This book explains the fundamentals of material composition, manufacturing process, patterning and the behaviour of flexible s[...]
The need for large-scale bridges is constantly growing due to the enormous infrastructure development around the world. Since the 1970s many of them have been cable-stayed bridges. In 1975 the largest span length was 404 m, in 1995 it increased to 856 m, and today it is 1088 m. Thus the economically[...]