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Modern Japanese quilting blends Eastern and Western techniques to create quilts of extraordinary style and beauty. Using designs borrowed from a rich decorative arts heritage, and often incorporating traditional kimono fabrics, Japanese quilters have developed a distinctive style based on unusual motifs and striking color combinations. With Japanese Quilted Blocks to Mix and Match, any quilter can create exquisite and unique works of patchwork art in the Japanese tradition.
The book presents more than 125 different block patterns, each with complete instructions and a color photograph, representing a variety of pattern sources: kamon (family crests), Hakone yosegi (parquetry) and traditional textiles, such as kasuri weave. Each 9-inch block includes a full cutting guide and fabric palette; suggestions for use, either mixing and matching or adapting to an all-over design; and icons indicating techniques and skill level. The blocks on each spread are related in design and technique.
In addition to the Block Directory, Japanese Quilted Blocks to Mix and Match features an Inspiration Gallery, showcasing examples of finished quilts from leading quilters. Using these examples, author Susan Briscoe explores such topics as color ideas from traditional Japanese textiles and quilts, motifs, and recommendations for combining fabric patterns and block designs. An extensive section on technique, as well as several pages about the fabrics themselves and a listing of suppliers and organizations make this volume as practical and informative as it is beautiful..
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Recognizing that men and women face unique spiritual needs, these 365 convenient, concise, and uplifting devotionals help readers focus each day on God's priorities Each day's selection includes a key NLT Scripture verse, a devotional reading, and a suggested Bible passage for further study..
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REAL-LIFE CLINICAL CASES. FOR THE BASIC SCIENCES AND USMLE STEP 1

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"Numerous case-based books exist for various medical areas, including family medicine, but the unique approach of this one makes it particularly useful for students and early level learners. The questions posed with each case are consistent with board-exam inquiries, and physicians preparing for boards will find the manual useful as well. 3 Stars."--Doody's Review Service

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Clinical correlations are increasingly emphasized in the teaching of basic medical science. Students, therefore, need exposure to clinical cases to pass course exams and ace the USMLE Step 1. This book presents 60 real-life clinical cases illustrating essential concepts in family medicine. Each case includes an easy-to-understand discussion correlated to key basic science concepts, definitions of key terms, family medicine pearls, and USMLE-style review questions. This interactive learning system helps you to learn instead of memorize.

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• 60 clinical cases correlated to high-yield family medicine concepts.
• Family Medicine Pearls highlight key points. USMLE-style comprehension questions with each case.
• Primer on how to approach the basic sciences.
• Proven learning system improves exam scores

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Daily Study Bible for Women provides adult Christian women an opportunity to improve their understanding and obtain a fresh perspective of the Bible through daily study. Over 360 daily studies by Jill Briscoe guide readers to a Scripture passage and key verse designed to apply the passage to issues that influence women's lives. The devotionals are arranged in topical tracks that include "Hearing God's Voice," "God's Design for Marriage," and "Serving Others." The study includes a track outline to assist readers in navigating the daily studies, introductions for each book of the Bible, and other study helps to get women into the Bible easily every day..
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Dolph Briscoe, governor of Texas from 1973 until 1979, is the largest individual landowner and rancher in a state famous for its huge ranches He is one of the most respected businessmen in Texas, with a portfolio that includes banks, agribusinesses, cattle, and oil and gas properties. His philanthropy has provided much-needed support to a wide range of educational, medical, scientific, and cultural institutions. As a member of the state legislature in the decade following World War II, Briscoe was the author of major legislation that improved the daily lives of farmers and ranchers throughout Texas. As an activist leader of the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association, Briscoe played a significant role in the successful effort to eliminate the screwworm, an age-old scourge of the livestock industry. As a friend and associate of a number of major American political figures, he has been an eyewitness to history. And as a governor who assumed office following one of the most far-reaching corruption scandals in Texas history, Briscoe played a crucial role in restoring public confidence in the integrity of state government.

Don Carleton, executive director of the Center for American History at the University of Texas at Austin, conducted a series of lengthy oral history interviews with Governor Briscoe over a period of eight years to produce this book.

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Sashiko is a traditional Japanese stitching technique that uses simple running stitches to create beautiful, decorative patterns ideal for patchwork, quilting and embroidery This easy-to-learn technique opens up a whole new world to sewers, quilters and embroiderers, and this one-of-a-kind new reference offers more than 90 gorgeous patterns, including "square and spiral," "starfish," "waves" and "diamonds."

Readers get an overview of the techniques involved in Sashiko, complete with an equipment and tools checklist. Chapters feature 33 easy-to-stitch projects with step-by-step instructions and illustrations for creating coasters, greeting cards, tablemats, tote bags, drawstring bags, table runners and more.

-Easy-to-follow instructions for creating beautiful, elaborate designs with more than 90 Sashiko patterns -33 projects incorporate different designs and techniques -Features a full-color inspirational gallery of Sashiko work from contemporary textile artists.
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These aren't your mother's handbags; they're better! Gone are the days of the basic black or brown bag that was built more for storage than for style. This exciting guide gives quilters the chance to show off their talents, add a fabulously unique bag to their own wardrobe or give as a gift, and learn new skills too.

This fun and sassy book gives readers:

-13 sets of detailed designs to create 21 stunning bags

-Directions for creating a variety of bags including a tuck-in-bag, backpack, saddle bag, and camera satchel

-Opportunities to delve into new techniques on a small scale before taking on bigger projects

-Essential advice about selecting fabric and securing comfortable carrying straps

A perfect guide for beginning and experienced quilters, and anyone fascinated with bags and interested in learning to quilt..
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Ten years have passed since Sisters and Lovers, and Beverly, now 39, is engaged to Julian, a man her family and friends agree is the epitome of a great catch: he's gorgeous, loyal, trustworthy, successful, and very much in love with her. Since this is Beverly's third engagement in the past five years, after breaking off the previous two at the last moment, everyone's happy that she's finally settling down. For Beverly and Julian, nothing could be better than being in love and planning their wedding. That is until Beverly's oldest sister's marriage falls apart and dampens the mood of what should have been the happiest time in Beverly's life. Now, second-guessing her impending nuptials, Beverly is forced to wonder if marriage really works. Will she stick it out? Or will her fears cloud her judgment once again?.
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