A medical mystery/fantasy/love story that delves deeply into the nature of consciousness while raising many of the ethical and existential issues facing scientists todayA contemporary Frankenstein that defies expectations, this is a thrilling novel, couched in luminous, captivating prose about a journalist, Cédric Allyn-Weberson, who suffers a horrific accident, paralyzing him from the neck down. An ideal candidate for a body transplant, Cédric survives th...

"Full-color photos of techniques with examples and practice projects . . . This guide will be useful for crafters beginning to experiment." — Library JournalThis comprehensive book provides a reference for all methods, including Tunisian, filet, intermeshing, broomstick lace, Bruges lace, and freeform crochet. It includes step-by-step instructions for all the basic stitches and swatches of hundreds of stitch patterns with complete instructions. Also provide...

An easy, how-to guide to crochet with eight beautiful projects for you to craft.Combine fun yarn, hooking, and easy stitches and you'll end up with eight eye-catching crochet blankets that everyone will want. Crochet Blankets is an easy, how-to booklet that teaches you everything you need to know about crocheting blankets and throws. From yarn recommendations to stitches used, this booklet contains eight patterns that you'll want to try again and again.

Plus-Size Tops to Crochet is an informative crocheting booklet designed with plus-sized ladies in mind. Crocheters cannot simply take a smaller pattern and increase the number of stiches or rows to get a garment that fits and flatters. Help is here! These five stylish crochet patterns for jackets and cardigans flatter plus sizes. Abbreviation key included.

It’s hard to find patterns for plus-size gals and harder still to try to edit patterns to create a flattering fit. Plus-Size Cardis to Crochet is a detailed crochet pattern booklet that includes stunning cardigan patterns designed to flatter plus-size ladies. Patterns include: Ribbon-Yarn Jacket, Alpaca Appliqué Cardigan, Silk Scoop-Neck Cardigan, Pocket Cardigan, and Bright Stripes Cardigan. Abbreviation key included.

Personalize any knitting pattern by using your unique measurements to make a perfect fit and changing design details to suit your style.Designers have to create knitting patterns in standard sizes, but very few people actually match up to those "average" measurements. Body shapes vary, weight fluctuates, and good fit means different things to different people; so what is a knitter to do?Customize Your Knitting teaches you how to adjust standard patte...

Teen Adulthood is a book specifically designed to examine the transition from teen to adulthood. It focuses on adolescent development, and notes several changes the teenage body undergoes as it transits to the stage of adolescence. As the book examines the major developmental changes that occur in adolescence, it also looks into the emerging adult’s cognitive mindset, their behavior towards their parents as their desire for independence and freedom ignites.

Winter in Georgia seemed normal this year,better than some of the past I hear,ice storms were common I recall,yet to see snow before the end of fall.A white Christmas we had at last,followed by a real Arctic cold blast,a long cold spell to thin the bugs out,good for peaches and end the drought.We average one or two inches of snow,winter of 2010-2011 gave us nine though,as for global warming I have no fear,global...

In "Letters to a Daughter," Hubert Bland crafts a profound and poignant collection of correspondence that transcends mere familial communication to explore existential themes of identity, purpose, and social justice. Written in a candid and reflective style reminiscent of the epistolary traditions of 19th-century literature, these letters serve as both personal disclosures and meditations on the turbulent sociopolitical landscape of his time. Drawing upon the literary context of the era, B...

You're probably thinking - "Is there something wrong with what I said?"That's you making a social faux pas. Remember, there is more to good manners than sipping your tea the right way. These specific sets of rules allow us to identify with each other and find common ground. They also allow us to ensure that we don't infringe on other people's space even though we may not be aware of doing it.This unique book covers essential topics ...

Chapbook. Poems are about life in the Southeast and some of the challenges that life brings. Contains color pictures, 40 pages and 28 poems. rated safe for family reading. Poems are from my experiences in our home town of Marietta Georgia.

This book provides an overview of the current state of video analysis, including the most recent developments in this rapidly growing field. It covers various methodological approaches. The authors address practical and technical questions and potential problems arising during the research process. The book also offers a perspective on the theoretical embedding of videography in the interpretive approaches to social research. It comes equipped with detailed, user-friendly aids, including s...