A Shell Guide

Provides projects and decorating ideas using shells, along with practical advice on crafting with these gifts of nature.

The clearest and sharpest recognition guide to over 500 species of seashells from around the world. Authoritative text, crystal-clear photography, and a systematic approach make this the most comprehensive and concise pocket guide to seashells of the world. Packed with more than 600 full-color photographs of over 500 species of seashells, this handy reference book is designed to cut through the complex process of identification and make it accessible to the average reader. Expertly written and thoroughly vetted, each species entry combines a precise description with annotated photographs to highlight each shell's characteristics and distinguishing features. The entry always includes a distribution map, showing the geographical range of the species, as well as at-a-glance key facts. Packed with detailed information on the shape of each genus, differences between the major classes, and more, this is the clearest identification guide to seashells for beginners and established enthusiasts alike.

"While this is a general Guide to Ireland, particular attention has been paid to antiquities and items of historic and artistic interest. ... The Guide is presented in the form of a gazetteer, i.e. the various items are grouped under alphabetically ordered principal entries. Under each such principal entry will be found, not only the features of interest of the place in question, but also sub-entries referring to places within convenient reach; also cross-references where these are considered necessary"--(Preface, vii)

Unique and nostalgic, this record explores the particularities of the Shell Guides and examines them in a cultural context. From their inception in the 1930s as UK county guides through their development in the 1970s as international travel guides, the Shell Guides moved away from an often elitist and ironic style to a more Modernist and serious approach. Including detailed accounts of post-World War II editors John Betjeman’s and John Piper’s writing, editing, and photography methods, this book will appeal to those interested in popular literature, design, and cultural history.

An in-depth reference which shows how to take advantage of the practicality of C Shell features and use them effectively. Covers the C Shell as it runs under UNIX 4.2BSD, 4.3BSD, System V, System III, XENIX and Version 7.