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He is content to work within the larger world tradition of producing solid, well-made vessels that bear a more subtle mark of creativity than the idiosyncratic works of more overtly individualistic ceramists. Whereas there is a movement in studio ceramics artists to treat clay either as a convenient medium for sculpture or as a three-dimensional canvas for painting, Rogers has made his mark with an integrated approach to ceramic art: clay, form, glaze, and decoration all combining to create a harmonious whole." "This book, with an in-depth interview with the artist, and full-color illustrations throughout, will allow the reader to appreciate the historical context and profound beauty of contemporary fine art pottery."--BOOK JACKET.

A complete guide, by a noted and experienced potter, to throwing pots.

Chilling psychological suspense novel from a brilliant new voice in crime fiction: 'Terrific plot and a name to watch' - Frances Fyfield, Mail on Sunday The tabloids called him the 'Beast of East 16'. The authorities called him a dangerous sociopath. But one man called Frank Rattigan the only possible road to redemption. When Adrian Rawlings undertakes a series of interviews with an incarcerated killer, he cannot possibly realize that his encounters with the man who spent three days torturing, murdering then calmly dismembering a young air hostess 'for fun' in East London, will eat so deeply into his psychological neuroses and inadequacies. And as Rawlings struggles to find the vital threads to rationalize the horrifying crime, he finds himself drawn into a dark world of secret histories and hidden agendas which stretch far beyond the Beast himself. But perhaps the answers Rawlings strives for lie buried within his own childhood - a place where vulnerable minds are always prey to the evil machinations of others...

The lovely Viola disguises herself as a young man and quickly falls in love with the Duke she serves. The Duke in turn sends the disguised Viola to woo his lady - the fiesty and impetuous Olivia. Olivia becomes smitten with the young man Viola impersonates, and all careens to a happy resolution by the play's end.

When kids open the heavy board covers of this miniature portfolio they'll find a small, information-packed, spiral-bound instruction book attached to its inside front cover and a pad of art paper fastened to the back cover. The instruction book demonstrates the basics of sketching cartoon faces and figures. Attached to the portfolio's inner spine is a box of supplies for drawing cartoons: pencils, fiber-tip pen, eraser and pencil sharpener. Here's a great take-along activity kit to keep children creatively occupied on car trips or for quiet-time fun.

Best selling author Captain Desmon Butts tells it how it is. From Bush flying in Alaska to the Jungles of Costa Rica. They call it living the Dream!! Well, sometimes we have good dreams and others can get a little crazy! Tales from the Cockpit shares stories of all kinds ranging from dangerous close calls to fun facts and airline hacks. This collection covers events that span many years of flying. It starts with the early stages of discovery, to flying with the airlines. All events are real and told from the author's perspective.

This Collection contains the following books:* Social Media for Creative Libraries by Phil Bradley* The Library Marketing Toolkit by Ned Potter* Marketing Your Library's Electronic Resources: A how-to-do-it manual, 2nd edition by Marie R Kennedy and Cheryl M LaGuardia * Developing Strategic Marketing Plans That Really Work by Terry Kendrick* Marketing with Social Media edited by Beth C Thomsett-Scott.

Illustrated encyclopaedia. Includes entries for "every club that has ever participated in the Scottish League, as well as entries for each club in the Highland league, East of Scotland League and South of Scotland League."

Ash Glazes has been designed as an introduction and practical handbook to this glazing technique, covering the history of ash glazes and the practicalities of collecting and testing wood ashes and transforming them into glazes. It will provide inspiration for working potters and delight all those interested in contemporary ceramics.