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Author : Joan Kahn
Publisher : Michael Joseph
ISBN 13 : 9780718190712
Total Pages : 560 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (97 download)
Download or read book The Edge of the Chair written by Joan Kahn and published by Michael Joseph. This book was released on 1968 with total page 560 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Joan Kahn
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780060122386
Total Pages : 676 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (223 download)
Download or read book The Edge of the Chair written by Joan Kahn and published by . This book was released on 1967 with total page 676 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ... This is an anthology with a great deal of variety, carefully chosen and craftily arranged so that the reader is never certain what lies ahead. It's an anthology that takes nothing for granted except a lot of excitement: from fact to fiction, from today to yesterday, through ghosts, ghouls and real horror ...
Author : Christopher Schwarz
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781954697157
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (971 download)
Download or read book The Stick Chair Book written by Christopher Schwarz and published by . This book was released on 2023-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "..."The Stick Chair Book" is divided into three sections. The first section, "Thinking About Chairs," introduces you to the world of common stick chairs, plus the tools and wood to build them. The second section - "Chairmaking Techniques" - covers every process involved in making a chair, from cutting stout legs, to making curved arms with straight wood, to carving the seat. Plus, you'll get a taste for the wide variety of shapes you can use. The chapter on seats shows you how to lay out 14 different seat shapes. The chapter on legs has 16 common forms that can be made with only a couple handplanes. Add those to the 11 different arm shapes, six arm-joinery options, 14 shapes for hands, seven stretcher shapes and 11 combs, and you could make stick chairs your entire life without ever making the same one twice. The final section offers detailed plans for five stick chairs, from a basic Irish armchair to a dramatic Scottish comb-back. These five chair designs are a great jumping-off point for making stick chairs of your own design. Additional chapters in the book cover chair comfort, finishing and sharpening the tools. From the author: "When I first wrote 'The Stick Chair Book' in 2021, I was also fighting cancer. So I hammered out the text with urgency and the desire to record every fragment of information I knew about chairmaking. "To be fair, that's usually how I go about writing all my books. But then I typically take a couple months off, put the manuscript aside, then revisit it with fresh eyes and a sharpened pen. My final revisions remove about 10-20 percent of the original material. The stuff I cut is usually chapters that don't match the tone of the rest of the text. Or I snip sections that aren't as relevant as when I first wrote them. I also smooth out the writing and add bits of information I'd forgotten during the first brain-to-fingers dump. "And that's exactly what I've done for this revised edition. As a result, the text is 10.1 percent shorter than the first edition. It's more to the point. And it's where the manuscript would have ended up under normal conditions..."--Publisher's website.
Author : Joan Kahn
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9789190003596
Total Pages : 560 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (35 download)
Download or read book The Edge of the Chair written by Joan Kahn and published by . This book was released on 1968 with total page 560 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Witold Rybczynski
Publisher : Farrar, Straus and Giroux
ISBN 13 : 0374713359
Total Pages : 257 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (747 download)
Download or read book Now I Sit Me Down written by Witold Rybczynski and published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux. This book was released on 2016-08-23 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you ever wondered where rocking chairs came from, or why cheap plastic chairs are suddenly everywhere? In Now I Sit Me Down, the distinguished architect and writer Witold Rybczynski chronicles the history of the chair from the folding stools of pharaonic Egypt to the ubiquitous stackable monobloc chairs of today. He tells the stories of the inventor of the bentwood chair, Michael Thonet, and of the creators of the first molded-plywood chair, Charles and Ray Eames. He reveals the history of chairs to be a social history--of different ways of sitting, of changing manners and attitudes, and of varying tastes. The history of chairs is the history of who we are. We learn how the ancient Chinese switched from sitting on the floor to sitting in a chair, and how the iconic chair of Middle America--the Barcalounger--traces its roots back to the Bauhaus. Rybczynski weaves a rich tapestry that draws on art and design history, personal experience, and historical accounts. And he pairs these stories with his own delightful hand-drawn illustrations: colonial rockers and English cabrioles, languorous chaise longues, and no-nonsense ergonomic task chairs--they're all here. The famous Danish furniture designer Hans Wegner once remarked, "A chair is only finished when someone sits in it." As Rybczynski tells it, the way we choose to sit and what we choose to sit on speak volumes about our values, our tastes, and the things we hold dear.
Author : Jeffery Deaver
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1668034654
Total Pages : 528 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (68 download)
Download or read book The Empty Chair written by Jeffery Deaver and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2024-01-09 with total page 528 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reowned criminalist Lincoln Rhyme is pitted against Amelia Sachs, his own brilliant protegee, as they disagree on the analysis of a crime they began working together.
Author : Keith Slater
Publisher : Guelph, Ont. : Questex Consulting
ISBN 13 : 9780969656135
Total Pages : 122 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (561 download)
Download or read book On the Edge of the Chair written by Keith Slater and published by Guelph, Ont. : Questex Consulting. This book was released on 1995 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Marge Piercy
Publisher : Ballantine Books
ISBN 13 : 044900094X
Total Pages : 434 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (49 download)
Download or read book Woman on the Edge of Time written by Marge Piercy and published by Ballantine Books. This book was released on 1997-06-23 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hailed as a classic of speculative fiction, Marge Piercy’s landmark novel is a transformative vision of two futures—and what it takes to will one or the other into reality. Harrowing and prescient, Woman on the Edge of Time speaks to a new generation on whom these choices weigh more heavily than ever before. Connie Ramos is a Mexican American woman living on the streets of New York. Once ambitious and proud, she has lost her child, her husband, her dignity—and now they want to take her sanity. After being unjustly committed to a mental institution, Connie is contacted by an envoy from the year 2137, who shows her a time of sexual and racial equality, environmental purity, and unprecedented self-actualization. But Connie also bears witness to another potential outcome: a society of grotesque exploitation in which the barrier between person and commodity has finally been eroded. One will become our world. And Connie herself may strike the decisive blow. Praise for Woman on the Edge of Time “This is one of those rare novels that leave us different people at the end than we were at the beginning. Whether you are reading Marge Piercy’s great work again or for the first time, it will remind you that we are creating the future with every choice we make.”—Gloria Steinem “An ambitious, unusual novel about the possibilities for moral courage in contemporary society.”—The Philadelphia Inquirer “A stunning, even astonishing novel . . . marvelous and compelling.”—Publishers Weekly “Connie Ramos’s world is cuttingly real.”—Newsweek “Absorbing and exciting.”—The New York Times Book Review
Author : Galen Cranz
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN 13 : 9780393319552
Total Pages : 292 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (195 download)
Download or read book Chair written by Galen Cranz and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 1998 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Traces the history of the chair and provides guidelines to assist the reader in choosing a chair that suits one's body.
Author : Phaidon Editors
Publisher : Phaidon Press
ISBN 13 : 9780714876108
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (761 download)
Download or read book Chair written by Phaidon Editors and published by Phaidon Press. This book was released on 2018-04-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The most compelling collection ever of the world's most innovative, stylish, and influential chairs Throughout history, the chair has presented designers the world over with infinite opportunities to experiment with new methods and materials within the set parameters of an object that is primarily there to serve a practical purpose. Chair: 500 Designs that Matter celebrates the humble chair as never before, from early examples to today's cutting-edge creations. It invites you to sit back and be taken on a journey through the creative imaginations of hundreds of internationally renowned designers.
Author : James A. Levine
Publisher : Macmillan
ISBN 13 : 1137278994
Total Pages : 242 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (372 download)
Download or read book Get Up! written by James A. Levine and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2014-07-29 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the director of the Mayo Clinic and inventor of the treadmill desk, a fascinating wake-up call about our sedentary lifestyle
Author : John Brown
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780854420834
Total Pages : 96 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (28 download)
Download or read book Welsh Stick Chairs written by John Brown and published by . This book was released on 2009-05-14 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work provides an insight into the history of Welsh stick chairs and includes instructions on how to make a chair, covering methods of bending the wood for chair construction. Illustrations show each stage in the building process.
Author : Cordelia Kingsbridge
Publisher : Riptide Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1626496420
Total Pages : 389 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (264 download)
Download or read book A Chip and a Chair written by Cordelia Kingsbridge and published by Riptide Publishing. This book was released on 2019-03-11 with total page 389 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Detective Levi Abrams and PI Dominic Russo are reunited and more committed to each other than ever, but they can't truly move forward with their lives until the serial killer who's been tormenting them is behind bars. When a secret burial site is discovered in the desert with the remains of the Seven of Spades's earliest victims, that goal finally seems within reach. But just as the net is tightening, the neo-Nazi militia Utopia launches their master plan with a devastating act of terror that changes the landscape of Las Vegas forever. As Levi and Dominic scramble to prevent the city's destruction, they're opposed by treacherous forces that propel them toward catastrophe. In the end, Levi's fate may rest in the hands of the very killer he's been hunting. The race to save Sin City is on, and these players are going for broke. No matter how hopeless things seem, as long as they're together and they've got a chip to play and a chair to sit in, they're still in the game.
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Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 268 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (26 download)
Download or read book The Upholsterer and Interior Decorator written by and published by . This book was released on 1922 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Author : Rebecca Whitney
Publisher : Pan Macmillan
ISBN 13 : 1447265858
Total Pages : 244 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (472 download)
Download or read book The Liar's Chair written by Rebecca Whitney and published by Pan Macmillan. This book was released on 2014-12-15 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As featured on Loose Women's Loose Books as their November book club pick. The Liar's Chair is Rebecca Whitney's stunning psychological thriller debut set in Brighton. Who can she trust If she can't trust herself? Rachel Teller and her husband David appear happy, prosperous and fulfilled. The big house, the successful business . . . They have everything. However, control, not love, fuels their relationship and David has no idea his wife indulges in drunken indiscretions. When Rachel kills a man in a hit and run, the meticulously maintained veneer over their life begins to crack. Destroying all evidence of the accident, David insists they continue as normal. Rachel, though, is racked with guilt and as her behaviour becomes increasingly self-destructive she not only inflames David's darker side, but also uncovers her own long-suppressed memories of shame. Can Rachel confront her past and atone for her terrible crime? Not if her husband has anything to do with it . . . A startling, dark and audacious novel set in and around the Brighton streets, The Liar's Chair will keep readers on the edge of their seats until the final page has been turned. A stunning psychological portrait of a woman in a toxic marriage, Rebecca Whitney's debut will show that sometimes the darkest shadow holds the truth you have been hiding from . . . 'A twist-filled tour of a marriage made in hell' Peter Swanson *Perfect for fans of Louise Doughty's Apple Tree Yard*
Author : Nancy R. Hiller
Publisher : National Geographic Books
ISBN 13 : 1440350825
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (43 download)
Download or read book English Arts & Crafts Furniture written by Nancy R. Hiller and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 2018-06-26 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Arts & Crafts" has come to be a name for a style of decorative arts, but just try to pin it down. It's a huge challenge, because it encompasses such a broad variety of work. Early pieces, such as some of those by William Morris, draw from more ornate Victorian artifacts. Contrast these with the simpler, medieval-inspired work of Morris, the austere elegance of chairs and built-in cabinetry by Voysey, or furniture produced by the Barnsleys--never mind the clear Art Nouveau influences in much of Mackintosh's work. It quickly becomes clear just how broad this period in design history really is. English Arts & Crafts Furniture explores the Arts & Crafts movement with a unique perspective on furniture designs inspired by English Arts & Crafts designers. Through examination of details and techniques as well as projects, you'll learn what sets English Arts & Crafts apart and gain a deeper understanding of the overall Arts & Crafts movement and its influences. In this book you'll find: • Insight into the history and culture surrounding the Arts & Crafts movement • An examination of influences that set English Arts & Crafts designers including William Morris, Charles Francis Annesley Voysey, Ernest Gimson, Ernest and Sidney Barnsley, and Charles Robert Ashbee apart from their American counterparts • 3 complete furniture projects that illustrate traits representative of English Arts & Crafts: a Voysey chair, a hayrake table designed by Ernest Gimson and a sideboard design from the Harris Lebus company, England’s largest furniture maker at the time Equal parts design survey and project book, English Arts & Crafts Furniture is a must-read for any serious fan of Arts & Crafts furniture.
Author : Virginia Woolf
Publisher : Prabhat Prakashan
ISBN 13 : 9392554818
Total Pages : 293 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (925 download)
Download or read book The Years written by Virginia Woolf and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2021-12-23 with total page 293 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Years by Virginia Woolf: Enter the world of the Pargiter family and explore the changing landscape of British society in The Years by Virginia Woolf. This novel spans several decades, offering a panoramic view of the characters' lives and the evolution of their world. Key Aspects of the Book The Years: Societal Shifts: Virginia Woolf provides a nuanced examination of the changing political, cultural, and social landscape of Britain during the 20th century. Character Ensemble: The novel features a diverse cast of characters whose lives intersect, offering a multifaceted exploration of human experiences. Narrative Timeframe: The Years spans several decades, allowing readers to witness the characters' growth, challenges, and the passage of time. Virginia Woolf was a pioneering British author known for her innovative narrative techniques and exploration of the inner lives of her characters. The Years is a testament to her skill in capturing the essence of a changing era.
