Picture Frames In An Afternoon

Learn every facet of framing; cut standard or elaborate mats, join and fit frames, add finishes, and mount your work. Thirty-three projects include styles that are painted, personalized with messages, embellished with bent and coiled wire, decoupaged, or even decorated with "mixed media"--everything from beads to old silverware.

More of a Man presents the only known diaries of a skilled craft-worker in Victorian Canada: Andrew McIlwraith, a Scottish journeyman who migrated to North America during a tumultuous period marked by economic depression and early industrial change. McIlwraith's journals illuminate his quest to succeed financially and emotionally amidst challenging circumstances. The diaries trace his transformations, from an immigrant newcomer to a respected townsman, a wage worker to an entrepreneur, and a bachelor to a married man. Carefully edited and fully annotated by historians Andrew C. Holman and Robert B. Kristofferson, More of a Man features an introduction providing historical context for McIlwraith's life and an epilogue detailing what happened to him after the diaries end. Historians of labour, gender, and migration in the North Atlantic world will find More of a Man a valuable primary document of considerable insight and depth. All readers will find it a lively story of life in the nineteenth century.

It's bad enough being jobless. Even worse, living in your car at the park. For months, Rusty would use the park city water for drinking and use the park bathroom and water to bathe. Rusty thought gaining employment would solve his problems. At least, he had income coming in, friends to talk to, and a house to live in. He never thought he would ever face any problem with his coworkers. A new employee is later hired. Mitzi pursues Rusty with unknown intentions. He tries to be a friend, gives her a morning greeting, yet she remains silent. All she does is stare at him. The situation goes from bad to worse after Mitzi goes into the men's room to stare at Rusty. He e-mails her after he gets home, questioning why? The police get involved, and Rusty's boss threatens to fire him if the police show up. The police talk to Rusty's witnesses about Mitzi's actions. Based on true events.

"This illustrated publication accompanies a major exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum, the first retrospective presentation of Hassam's work in a museum since 1972. Unique to this volume are an account of Hassam's lifelong campaign to market his art, a study of the frames he selected and designed for his paintings, and an unprecedented lifetime exhibition record. Included in addition are a checklist of works in the exhibition and a chronology of Hassam's life. All works in the exhibition as well as comparative materials are reproduced."--BOOK JACKET.

Published to accompany exhibition held at the National Portrait Gallery, London, 8/11/96 - 9/2/97.

Robert W. Heingartner kept this diary during his two year service as American consul in Kaunas, the provisional capital of Lithuania, 1926-1928. First titling the work “Impressions of Kaunas,” he wanted to record all his impressions of this small city about which he actually knew very little. He started with negative impressions, but he soon came to like it. He watched its growth with considerable sympathy. The diary’s appeal lies in its picture of daily life in Kaunas as the “provisional capital” of a newly independent small state – the conditions of life in the city, the social life of the diplomats, and backstage episodes in the life of the foreign diplomats. The diary records some unusual details about the family of Antanas Smetona, the ruler of Lithuania from 1926 to 1940, and it abounds in interesting commentary on the attitudes of both Lithuanians and foreigners.

"A marvelously simple, clear and practical guide to parenting in the first days, months and years!"—Diana Huss Green, Parents' Choice "Wonderful ways to help parents and babies enrich each other's lives."—Sesame Street Parents Each day with your baby brings new moments of caring, teaching, holding and growing through baby's first experiences. Filled with magical ways to create and enhance those special everyday moments, 365 Games Smart Babies Play will help you celebrate each once-in-a-lifetime opportunity you and your baby share. Illustrated by children.

Add Some Greenery to Your Life! This book will show you how to use overlooked pots to their full potential and transform your garden—whether you've only got a modest balcony, a small square of patio or just a windowsill. Container Gardener's Handbook covers a range of different planting schemes and types of container, from urns and troughs to chimney stacks and hanging baskets. You’ll find expert advice here on what to grow, from bonsais, bulbs and bamboos to tumbling and creeping plants and flowers—and learn how to make a living wall, a pond in a metal trough, or even your own homemade containers. Inside Container Gardener's Handbook · 41 inspired projects for creative and sustainable container gardens. · How to use containers to bring nature to the most inhospitable and smallest of spaces. · Choosing the right size, shape and materials for your containers. · How to pair plants and pots, upcycle existing items, and create your own containers. · Advice on drainage, compost, additives, fertilizers, mulch, feeding, watering, deadheading, and more. · Creative ideas and step-by-step instructions with bright and informative photography.