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Using inks and liquid watercolor paints specially made for pens, Claudia Nice shows artists of all skill levels how to achieve the warm moods, rough textures and mellow hues of aging barns, farmhouses, mansions and more. Featuring dozens of step-by-step demonstrations along with her written instruction, Nice reveals simple methods for rendering a range of charming subjects.

Claudia is a multi-media artist, but prefers pen, ink and watercolor when working in the field. She has been an art consultant and instructor, has authored 15 art instruction books and travels across North America conducting workshops, seminars and demonstrations at schools, clubs, shops and trade shows. She has recently opened her own teaching studio near Mt. Hook, Oregon..
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This stunning volume focuses on the qualities of the old things in our homes (the patina of an old table, pewter dulled by age, old floorboards that creak) and how to live with and incorporate them into our personal aesthetic. Divided into chapters by the qualities of old—peeling, dried, tarnished, faded, chipped, frayed, rusty, and mossy—this unique book not only pays tribute to furniture, textiles, china, silver and other accessories with these qualities but also shows us how best to preserve, adapt, and arrange them. Lavishly illustrated with beautiful photographs that highlight the warm colors and rich textures of wood and paint, cloth and leather, For the Love of Old also includes ideas and recipes for saving old items from the junk pile, preserving and caring for the old things you have, giving newer things a lived-in feel, and bringing an enduring personality to every home..
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Though the current religious conflicts in Israel can be traced back two millennium, the past 150 years have certainly determined the current political reality Beginning with Napoleon Bonaparte's invasion of Egypt in 1798 and extending to the birth of modern Israel in 1948, Weathered by Miracles is a concise and uncommonly balanced history of one the world's most complex regions.

In a sense, Napoleon could be blamed for this mess. Though his bid for control of the region was thwarted at the Palestinian town of Acre in 1799, his attempt opened a channel between the East and West that had been largely cut off since the Crusades of the 12th and 13th centuries. The British came to the aid of the Ottomans to halt Napoleon, and in doing so, entrenched themselves in Palestine, a move that would have long reaching political and nationalistic consequences.

A second invasion of Palestine, this time successful, further cemented a connection with the West. In 1831, Egyptian viceroy Muhammad Ali conquered Palestine, drawing Russia, Britain, and France into a delicate power play with the eroding Ottoman Empire. He also encouraged foreign investment to raise needed revenue, and he drastically altered the culture by granting Christians, Jews, and other non-Muslims the same protections under the law. Though Ali was soon driven out, his policies remained, and the creation of a British vice-consulate in Jerusalem in 1838 (followed soon after by consulates from other nations) signaled the beginning of substantial Western political influence within Palestine, a shift that would manifest itself most vividly in coming decades when Britain began to encourage a Jewish national homeland in Palestine, and Zionism took firm root. As a result, Palestinians and neighboring Arabs began to view the West with suspicion and hatred--sentiments that were soon transferred to the incoming Jews.

The history of Palestine is a complicated mix of nationalistic, religious, and political aspirations by numerous competing factions, and Idinopulos chronicles this explosive period with admirable clarity and a colorful eye for detail. "Its smallness mocks the enormity of the ambitions that collided there," he writes. If both sides are ever able to make peace, it would be a miracle indeed. --Shawn Carkonen.
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Christians who have longed for a more readable literal Bible translation will find much to praise in the English Standard Version The ESV's translation team of over 100 members has admirably attempted to preserve the stylistic variety of biblical authorship and ease of reading (at the eighth-grade level) despite the word-for-word translation, which historically has resulted in a choppier text flow. Bible study aficionados will appreciate the short introductions to each book, an extensive center column cross-reference system, full-color maps, and a 14,500-entry concordance. The hardcover edition includes the basic Bible frills: a presentation page, as well as marriage, birth, and death registries. --Cindy Crosby.
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The matching songbook to Creed's powerhouse of a third album, which, in typical Creed fashion, debuted at No. 1 on the charts. Includes note-for-note transcriptions with tab for Mark Tremonti's ace guitar work.BulletsDon't Stop DancingFreedom FighterHideLullabyMy SacrificeOne Last BreathSignsStand Here With MeWeatheredWho's Got My Back?.
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Arranged For Guitar Tablature With Lyrics, Chords & Chord Frames. Matching songbook. Bullets * Freedom Fighter * Who's Got My Back? * Signs * One Last Breath * My Sacrifice * Stand Here With Me * Weathered * Hide * Don't Stop Dancing * Lullaby..
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