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Krueck and Sexton: Work in Progress (Works in Progress)
Ronald Krueck , and
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In the intellectual path of Mies.......2000-09-04
An artifact capturing the trajectory of etheral spatialization begun by Mies, spontaneously and without apparent precedent over 60 years ago. Krueck's early projects bear testament to the pure potential of the lyrical study of architectural space conducted 50 years ago at the Illinois Institute of Technology under Mies, Speyer, Brenner and later Danforth and Takeuchi. At its best, Krueck's work is resolved to Greek ideals. Even Krueck's later work prove how fleeting is the vision.
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Any real education in ceramics must involve, from the outset, an appreciation of the source materials--the rocks around us. While good, throwable clay may be a regional commodity, there is no part of the world that will not yield potential glaze materials in abundance. Potters therefore need to know how to exploit the special properties of local rocks quickly, reliably, and methodically. This new revised and updated version of Brian Sutherland's classic book on making glazes from natural sources explains how to locate glaze material and construct, test, and use the glazes created.
Glazes from Natural Sources discusses rock types and other likely sources of supply, the making of test pieces, and the use of blend systems and constructions. The author also clarifies the Seger system of glaze presentation for those who, like himself, have found it difficult to grasp and apply. He covers, and supplies, formulae for glazes for all temperatures--from raku to stoneware and porcelain--and includes sample recipes. The book emphasizes careful planning and control to ensure results that are repeatable. This makes the science behind making glazes from natural sources both understandable and feasible.
Glazes from Natural Sources is fully illustrated, with diagrams of techniques demonstrated as well as images of the finished works of potters to show the results of these natural glazes. First published in 1987, this book is considered a classic by ceramicists. This edition includes a new chapter by glaze expert Nigel Wood.
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The title says it all.......2007-01-27
This book has lots and lots of excellent information as well as handy hints. If you want to start using found materials in your glazes, buy this book.
Excellent content, but could use some editing.......2007-01-20
First the cons: this book is beautifully printed, but the editing could definitely use some work. It has several typographic errors that should have been caught. The writing is also occasionally stilted, and it could be a little more organized.
That said, this is an excellent book, especially for potters and students who are interested in using local materials in their glazes but don't really know where to begin. It is thorough, and provides not only the basics (ie., how to do line-blends), but also information on calculating a material's specific gravity, Seger/unity formulas, building your own ball mill, and more.
A recommended read for potters and students wanting to know more about glazes.
Classic handbook for craft potters.......2006-02-26
First of all, I'd better point out that I am one of the author's sons. But as such, I know that this book was never written as a big commercial venture but as an attempt to record the wealth of information that my father had accrued through years of practical work in the studio.
When Glazes From Natural Sources was first published in 1987, it was rightly considered a classic textbook by leading potters and colleges alike on the science and practical techniques of producing one's own glazes.
Before his death in 1998, the author had been working on a new edition of the book, updated with a fresh design and packed with many new colour illustrations, for leading craft publishers Adam & Charles Black.
The revised second edition was published in early 2006 in the UK. An exciting development is that glaze guru Nigel Wood has written an extensive introduction to glaze-making as an additional chapter for this new edition.
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The current economy has been referred to as the "entertainment economy" because of the cable industry's explosive rise, movies' record box-office grosses, and the Internet's phenomenal expansion. For graphic designers, this has opened up an incredible world of creative opportunities to "design for the screen," T.V. screens, and computer screens. The art of motion graphics combines the arts of design, filmmaking, sound, music design, and animation in solutions that solve communication problems, educate an audience, add to an entertainment experience, or extend the value of a brand.
Motion Graphics explores the process of animated graphic design. From the stunning broadcast of Pittard Sullivan, the cutting-edge cool of work from the Attik to the bold, independent film-title designs of BUREAU, this book presents the individuals and designs creating work that is among the best motion graphic design for television and film.
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Not a course or guide........2002-10-10
from the backcover "...this book presents the individuals and designs creating work that is among best motion graphic design for television and film."
Well no technics no tutorials. But inspired book with alot of reallife projects from global companies and individuals with short explanations. Have fun.
Pretty pictures and mostly useless.......2001-07-25
Extremely disappointed with this. Save yourself the time and just go hang out at .... You'll get a lot more insight into making great motion graphics.
Basically, there's a small section on each design studio, with one page devoted to each project they think worthwhile. There's very little about why or how they did a certain piece. Most pages have a single paragraph on the piece shown, which usually isn't very informative.
It's useful to get the names of design studios so you can go to their web sites and look at some good portfolios, but beyond that I'm not sure what else to do with it. It's mildly inspirational, but with so many web sites offering video clips of great pieces, it's difficult for me to get excited about screenshots. A CD with the pieces shown on the pages, would have enhanced the value of the book.
Pretty pictures and mostly useless.......2001-07-25
Extremely disappointed with this. Save yourself the time and just go hang out at www.designinmotion.com. You'll get a lot more insight into making great motion graphics.
Basically, each page of the book has a different design studio, a few pretty pictures of stuff they've done, and a few paragraphs (and sometimes not even that) about why they think they're special... and occasionally, they spend a paragraph talking about their design philosophy.
Very little about why or how they did a certain piece.
It's useful to get the names of design studios so you can go to their web sites and look at some good portfolios, but beyond that I'm not sure what else to do with it. It's mildly inspirational, but with so many web sites offering video clips of great pieces, it's difficult for me to get excited about screenshots. A CD with the pieces shown on the pages, would have enhanced the value of the book.
It's the real deal.......2000-07-07
The best thing about this book is that it walks the walk. Most books on such an over-hyped subject fill their pages with lots of prattle and jargon but here the possiblities and accomplishments in motion graphics are illustrated, demonstrated and explained. If someone's looking for true information and inspiration, they should get this book.
A bit disappointed..........2000-05-02
While I do like this book I was really expecting a bit more. What I was most looking forward to, the "top creatives' thoughts and techniques", are brief at best. Each section has a few paragraphs about the designer or design firm whose work is showcased, then screenshots of the projects are annotated with a few sentences about each project. Visually it's great and a good source of inspiration, but I didn't find the exploration of motion graphics concepts that the book and author indicated were present...
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Alright, but not great.......2004-04-14
This book has some cute poems in it, but some were mediocre in my opinion. I really liked Bruce Lansky's book Kids Pick the Funniest Poems, a collection of poems by various authors, much better.
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The Awesome Sara Holbrook!.......2004-12-16
I am an eighth grade English teacher, and I've worked in both Florida and Massachusetts. In both places, and in other places where I have had the fortune to work with children, Sara's poetry has captured their attention and wowed them with her understanding of their age. Her "silly rhymes" make them giggle and her "I am a teenager and my life is like this" poems make them jump for joy that someone knows what it is like to be in middle school (or elementary school, or high school). I have all of her books in my classroom, and have to replace them often because they are stolen: the highest compliment a student can make to a poet. I love Sara!
A great book for any student.......1999-01-22
Sara Holbrook, who is one of my favorite poets, presents a book full of school-related poems, many of them very humorous. I seriously reccomend this and other of Sara Holbrook's works for teachers, or students age 10-15.
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Who hasn't been faced the predicament for coming up with the right excuse at the right time? This is the ultimate tome for shirking responsibility, avoiding unpleasantness, and generally wiggling out of things. Whether it's a chore that didn't get finished, Aunt Millie's tea party, or that visit to the dentist, there's a handy phrase that will allow the reader to get off scott-free… All in all it's fair to say this is the ultimate kids' survival guide.
Niftily organized into seven easy-to-access sections covering every possible situation, you'll always be able to find the right excuse at the right time:
- School (homework, tests, cafeteria food . . . )
- Lateness
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Bonus section of grim stats and facts that let you embellish your extenuation with just enough of a veneer of realism and plausibility to convince even the most suspicious parent or teacher.
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My Dog Ate It
Saragail Katzman Benjamin
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Book report by Joy-Ann Pearce ( Scottsdale , Arizona ).......2004-11-25
"My dog ate it" by Saragail Katzman Benjamin
The main characters of this story are Danny, Mrs. McCardle, Danny's mom and dad, the dog called Homework and Danny's friends called Eric, Tommy, Martha, Francy and Evie.
A boy called Danny Wilder wishes he can fail 5th grade and still be cool at the same time. His teacher, Mrs. McCardle, has a plan so he will pass 5th grade. She has a dog, named Homework, and he is a very unusual dog because he can eat homework and he can talk ! First Danny is not happy that he is supposed to help him with his assignments but after a while they become friends. To the end of the book Homework leaves Danny when he needs him the most at the "Think-off" Contest. Finally, he realizes what studying and doing homework is all about.
The settings are at many places including, Danny's house, the neighborhood and at school.
It is a fiction book because there is no such thing in real life, as a talking dog that does your homework.
I loved the book because it shows some of the problems that children have in life and how they can be solved. I think the moral of the story is to do your own homework.
Many people grow up, all you need is help........2002-09-12
Many people grow up, all you need is help, these are things that Danny needed to pass and realise that if he stayed back he would be made fun of. Danny was a really smart and funny person but he needed to find out himself, he did this in a way, that confused many people.
Overall this book taught me a lot, in many ways. Things like how everyone grows up eventually, or no matter how bad or good you do, you now that you tried your hardest and thats all what really counts and also that you have fun. This book has also taught me many more things that I could tell you but if you want to, go get this book and read it and see what it can teach you.
It was a great book to read and it kept me wanting to read it, which is a very strange thing. I have had this book since I was, atleast 9 or 10 but, I had never even read the back of the book till today, at the age of 12. So I hope you read this and go to fine this book at a book store or your closest library.
Thanx, Hope you enjoy the book.
By: Shauna
I think the book My Dog Ate It is very excellent.......1999-02-04
I selected this book because I was drawn to it , I was drawn because I am a person who dosen't like homework .My favorite part of the book is when Danny had first met the invisible dog , that was the best part because he had met his bestfriend .The characters and settings are well very described in the book , I can picture everything in it .The way the author used the words in each paragraph is phenomenon,the words are used with great dilingency they are a little below my level .I liked the way the illiustrator illiustrated the cover ,it was cute and creative.The parts that I found suprising was when Danny had decised to do his homework and when he felt good about getting A's. This book has changed the way I felt about doing homework,It gave me the extra strive to reach .The setting of the story takes place in school, Danny's house, and at the park .The settings are very important because it tells the places Danny talks the invisible dog , sometimes in public. This book was execellent and I would like to read mor books by him .I would persuade my freind to read this book because the book has the extra edge that other children books don't .
I need a dog to eat my homework, too!.......1998-06-03
MY DOG ATE IT is a great book about a boy named Danny who wants to stay in the fifth grade forever. He has an idea about how to stay in the fifth grade: by not handing in his homework! Mrs. McCardle doesn't believe the excuses he comes up with. I recommend this book if you don't like doing your homework, like me. I hate homework because if there is a hard problem, I have to use a calculator. I hate homework because jumping off a cliff and flying is easier! If homework were candy, I might eat it. I hate homework because it is not candy. My teacher gives me so much homework that they should make a place called "Homework Territory" and just send me to it forever! That's why kids like me like this book so much!
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- Make this one required reading in every school and wkplace!
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The Dog Ate My Homework: Personal Responsibility, How We Avoid It and What to Do About It
Vincent E. Barry
Manufacturer: Andrews McMeel Pub
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In this time where everyone seems to be suing everyone else, and nothing bad that happens seems to be any individual's fault, this is a timely and important and useful book. Vincent Barry dissects the language of avoiding personal responsibility ("It's not my job.," "How was I supposed to know?," "Boys will be boys," etc.) and lays out some good ideas for empowering ourselves and our kids by learning to take responsibility for our actions and our lives. My only quibble was with the title, because one time the dog really did eat my homework, honest, and my teacher made fun of me. Otherwise, a fine and long overdue book!
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Make this one required reading in every school and wkplace!.......1998-06-21
Readable, informative, and even funny at times. A really concise treatment of a most important topic. Great integration of contemporary examples and classical references. A must for parents and their children.
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- the dog ate my homework
- Stevie, the little boy, learns a lesson about responsibility
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The Dog Ate My Homework
Carmen Caserta , and
Marilyn Nowitz
Manufacturer: Greene Bark Press
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the dog ate my homework.......2005-01-26
This book is one of my childrens favorite, along with Carm Boffelly other published book "The day Lenny the leopard lost his spots. Both books have wonderful messages for young children.
Stevie, the little boy, learns a lesson about responsibility.......1999-03-24
The story in this book makes a good point about responsibility, while still being cute and funny. The illustrations are nice, and kids will be able to relate to the relationship between the boy and his dog. Both my 7 year old and my 3 year old enjoy this book.
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The Dog Ate My Homework (Haynes, Betsy//Bone Chillers)
Betsy Haynes
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This is really scarey.......2000-04-28
Azie Appleton is a great liar, and i mean great! Her knowledgeof the weeknesses in her teacher's subcontious is extremelyusefull. She lies her way past the year untill one day she made a verydangerous lie. Soon bad things start to happen as Azie she finds herself in a down ward spiral. Someone needs to help Azie, fast!
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My Dog Ate My Homework: 160 Laugh Out Loud Poems
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El Conocimiento Al Servicio del Desarrollo
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German Industry and Global Enterprise: BASF: The History of a Company
Werner Abelshauser ,
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This corporate history of BASF offers a view of the functioning of an industrial organization that has managed to thrive and expand since 1865. Moreover, it reveals much about the reasons for the extraordinary economic dynamics of the German empire and the enormous expansion of the world economy before World War I. It permits the probing of the origins and spread of the knowledge society, in which science and research-based innovation have become the key determinants of economic growth and social development. Accordingly, BASF's history developed at the core of Germany's wartime economy during both world wars and highlights its strengths as well as its weaknesses.
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Beyond the New Paternalism: Basic Security as Equality
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The century of laboring man has come to an end, and yet governments continue to link social entitlements to the performance of labor. This book argues that the era of market regulation has ended in an era of fiscal regulation: new social and economic insecurities have spread around the world, boosted by globalization and flexible labor markets, and compounded by privatization and increased selectivity of social policy. This global insecurity has spawned growing and vastly underestimated inequalities. To overcome these seemingly endemic insecurities and inequalities, Guy Standing argues for a complex egalitarianism, in which basic income security is recognized as a right for all. Work (including voluntary, community and care work), and not labor, must be the basis of a 'good society,' and policies must be judged by their capacity to promote occupational security.
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This digital document is an article from International Labour Review, published by International Labour Office on March 22, 2003. The length of the article is 1517 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.
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Title: Beyond the new paternalism: Basic security as equality.(Book Review)
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Volume: 142
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Volume: 30
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