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The Gourd Book

Author : Charles B. Heiser
Publisher : University of Oklahoma Press
ISBN 13 : 0806155671
Total Pages : 270 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (61 download)

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Download or read book The Gourd Book written by Charles B. Heiser and published by University of Oklahoma Press. This book was released on 2016-02-03 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Humankind has had a long and intimate association with gourds, and one of them, the bottle gourd, or calabash, may have been man's first cultivated plant. Although grown in the United States today primarily as ornamentals, in other parts of the world gourds have many other important uses. With charming text and stunning black-and-white photographs, The Gourd Book provides fascinating scientific information and folklore about these remarkable plants and keys for identifying species. The first part of the book deals with tree gourds, widely used as containers and for decoration; the Cucurbita gourds, including the buffalo gourd, the Turk's turban, the silver-seed gourd, and the Malabar gourd, all utilized as food, and the beautiful ornamental gourds; the loofah gourds, popular as cosmetic sponges; minor gourds, such as the snake, wax, bitter, teasel, and hedgehog, sometimes used as food or medicine; and gourds mentioned in the Bible. The second part takes up the bottle gourd, which has been used for thousands of years. Even today this gourd is almost indispensable in many parts of the tropics, where species are used to make containers, musical instruments, and clothing, as food and medicine, and in art. The book concludes with a discussion of the gourd in folklore and myth and an appendix on growing, hybridizing, and preserving gourds for decoration. Delightfully written for general readers, this book will also appeal to botanists, anthropologists, horticulturists, and everyone interested in plants or gardening.

The Magic Gourd

Author :
Publisher : Blue Sky Press
ISBN 13 : 9780439439602
Total Pages : 32 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (396 download)

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Download or read book The Magic Gourd written by and published by Blue Sky Press. This book was released on 2003 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Having been given a magic gourd by a Chameleon for rescuing him from a thorny bush, hungry Rabbit appreciates the gesture of the never-ending bounty of food, but when a greedy king steals it away, Rabbit finds a way to get it back and teach him an important lesson in the process.

Follow the Drinking Gourd

Author : Jeanette Winter
Publisher : Dragonfly Books
ISBN 13 : 0679819975
Total Pages : 50 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (798 download)

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Download or read book Follow the Drinking Gourd written by Jeanette Winter and published by Dragonfly Books. This book was released on 1992-01-15 with total page 50 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Illus. in full color. "Winter's story begins with a peg-leg sailor who aids slaves on their escape on the Underground Railroad. While working for plantation owners, Peg Leg Joe teaches the slaves a song about the drinking gourd (the Big Dipper). A couple, their son, and two others make their escape by following the song's directions. Rich paintings interpret the strong story in a clean, primitive style enhanced by bold colors. The rhythmic compositions have an energetic presence that's compelling. A fine rendering of history in picturebook format."--(starred) Booklist.

Sugar in the Gourd

Author : Ben Garrison
Publisher : First Works Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 9780971615885
Total Pages : 280 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (158 download)

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Download or read book Sugar in the Gourd written by Ben Garrison and published by First Works Publishing Company. This book was released on 2004 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Revealing, Reflective... and sometimes Raunchy!Sugar In The Gourd is an inspiring and often tender chronicle of growing up in the Appalachian Mountains of rural North Carolina during the 1930's, 40's, and 50's. It's pure Americana. He describes things that are forever lost, but which should be passed on, and definitely not be forgotten.

Follow the Drinking Gourd

Author : Cari Meister
Publisher : Capstone
ISBN 13 : 1404873759
Total Pages : 26 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (48 download)

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Download or read book Follow the Drinking Gourd written by Cari Meister and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2013 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Peg Leg Joe travels from plantation to plantation singing the Drinking Gourd song that will guide slaves to freedom in the North.

My Great-grandmother's Gourd

Author : Cristina Kessler
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
ISBN 13 : 9780531302842
Total Pages : 62 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (28 download)

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Download or read book My Great-grandmother's Gourd written by Cristina Kessler and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2000 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Residents of a Sudanese village rejoice when a traditional water storage method is replaced by modern technology, but Fatima's grandmother knows there is no substitute for the reliability of the baobab tree.

Gourd Girls

Author : Priscilla Wilson
Publisher : Gourdcraft Originals, Incorporated
ISBN 13 : 9780965119672
Total Pages : 220 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (196 download)

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Download or read book Gourd Girls written by Priscilla Wilson and published by Gourdcraft Originals, Incorporated. This book was released on 2005 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Memoir about a lesbian couple's coming out in a rural community

Grandma and the Great Gourd

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Publisher : Macmillan
ISBN 13 : 1596433787
Total Pages : 34 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (964 download)

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Download or read book Grandma and the Great Gourd written by and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2013-03-05 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On her way to visit her daughter on the other side of the jungle, Grandma encounters a hungry fox, bear, and tiger, and although she convinces them to wait for her return trip, she still must find a way to outwit them all.

The Gourd Book

Author : Charles B. Heiser
Publisher : University of Oklahoma Press
ISBN 13 : 9780806125725
Total Pages : 270 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (257 download)

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Download or read book The Gourd Book written by Charles B. Heiser and published by University of Oklahoma Press. This book was released on 1993-09-01 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Humankind has had a long and intimate association with gourds, and one of them, the bottle gourd, or calabash, may have been man's first cultivated plant. Although grown in the United States today primarily as ornamentals, in other parts of the world gourds have many other important uses. In delightful text and stunning color and black-and-white photographs, The Gourd Book provides fascinating scientific information and folklore about these remarkable plants and keys for identifying species. The first part of the book deals with tree gourds, widely used as containers and for decoration; the Cucurbita gourds, including the buffalo gourd, the Turk's turban, the silver-seed gourd, and the Malabar gourd, all utilized as food, and the beautiful ornamental gourds that are fun to grow; the loofah gourds, which are now enjoying great popularity as cosmetic sponges but have many other uses as well; minor gourds, such as the snake, wax, bitter, teasel, and hedgehog gourds, some of which are used as food or medicine; and gourds mentioned in the Bible. The second part takes up the bottle gourd, which archaeologists tell us men have used for thousands of years. Even today this gourd is almost indispensable in many parts of the tropics, where different species are used to make containers, musical instruments, and clothing, as food and medicine, and in art. The author concludes with a discussion of the gourd in folklore and myth and an appendix on growing, hybridizing, and preserving gourds for decoration. This delightfully written book, styled for the general reader, will also appeal to professional and amateur botanists, anthropologists, horticulturists, and everyone interested in plants or gardening.

Complete Book of Gourd Carving

Author : Jim Widess
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 9781402704420
Total Pages : 228 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (44 download)

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Download or read book Complete Book of Gourd Carving written by Jim Widess and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2004 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jim Widess and Ginger Summit, the best-selling authors of The Complete Book of Gourd Craft and Making Gourd Instruments, have done it again: they’ve produced another winner to delight the many crafters who work with gourds. Large, lavish, and astonishingly comprehensive, this breathtaking volume introduces every tool and every technique associated with gourd carving, offers fabulous projects that advance in difficulty, and presents a gallery of works designed to inspire. See how to choose and prepare a gourd, impress the surface with a design, and work with green gourds. The magnificent methods of decorative carving covered include fretwork, engraving, chip carving, carving with gouges, relief carving, inlay, and deep relief or sculptural carving. Throughout, color photographs of exquisite carved gourds present crafts styles from countries around the world. A Selection of the Crafters Choice Book Club.

It's Decorative Gourd Season, Motherfuckers

Author : Colin Nissan
Publisher : Chronicle Books
ISBN 13 : 1797214756
Total Pages : 68 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (972 download)

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Download or read book It's Decorative Gourd Season, Motherfuckers written by Colin Nissan and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2021-09-28 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A passionate and profane love letter to fall, the best fucking season of the year. Do you get excited at the first brisk breeze of the year? Are you overcome with delight when you see piles of red leaves? Do you lose your fucking mind at a pumpkin patch? At last, the epically funny internet sensation It's Decorative Gourd Season, Motherfuckers is now a visual tour-de-force, teeming with a cornucopia of perfectly paired photos and seasonal enchantments to make it really fucking sing. Whiffy candles, wicker baskets, motherfucking gourd after gourd, and people going insane they love fall so much? Check! Also included: the equally lifechanging meditation It's Rotting Decorative Gourd Season, Motherfuckers, because all good things must end. Give it to everyone you love, or put it on your fucking coffee table next to a pile of shellacked vegetables to really tie the room together. Perfect for: For anyone who fucking loves fall, and fans of McSweeney's, Go the Fuck to Sleep, Deep Thoughts, the Onion, and the New Yorker.

Gourd Pyrography

Author : Jim Widess
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 9781402745027
Total Pages : 150 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (45 download)

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Download or read book Gourd Pyrography written by Jim Widess and published by Sterling Publishing Company. This book was released on 2007-03 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to gourd pyrography--using heat to create works of gourd art--that discusses gourd prep and work basics, provides step-by-step instructions for several designs and techniques, and presents secrets from fifty artists.

Gourds in Your Garden

Author : Ginger Summit
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 9780806926995
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (269 download)

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Download or read book Gourds in Your Garden written by Ginger Summit and published by Sterling Publishing Company. This book was released on 2001-06 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you're a seasoned gardener enchanted with their lush vines and unusually shaped fruit or a crafter in search of the perfect gourd for a specific project, this easy-to-use primer takes the mystery out of growing gourds. Largely ignored by most gardening books, gourd plants require specific attention to produce healthy vines and satisfactory fruit. Learn how to: * Identify popular gourd shapes * Plan and cultivate your garden * Grow, train, and harvest a bountiful crop * Control pests and disease with natural remedies * Prepare your gourds for use-in recipes and art projects. Lists of suppliers, a growing calendar, and space for notes on your own garden conditions make this the complete gourd sourcebook. A delight to read as well as a lasting reference, this long overdue guide to the adventures of growing one of Nature's greatest gifts is an essential addition to any gardener's library.

Gourd Fun for Everyone

Author : Sammie Crawford
Publisher : Schiffer Craft
ISBN 13 : 9780764331244
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (312 download)

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Download or read book Gourd Fun for Everyone written by Sammie Crawford and published by Schiffer Craft. This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover a world of enchantment and creative possibilities with Sammie Crawford, the Fairy Gourdmother.(TM) Her painting and decorating techniques, patterns, and practical instruction will have you creating masterpieces. Gourds are everywhere: in gardens, at the grocery or farmer's market, and online. Whether you create a Christmas character, a frog prince, a snowman, a mermaid, a lighthouse, or a bow-legged cowboy, you'll be smiling from start to finish. Eight step-by-step projects are shown to get you started, and there are lots of other examples to inspire your own ideas of what a gourd can be.

Quick & Easy Gourd Crafts

Author : Mickey Baskett
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 9781402727849
Total Pages : 134 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (278 download)

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Download or read book Quick & Easy Gourd Crafts written by Mickey Baskett and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2005-08 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New in Paper With a simple gourd, it's easy to make an astonishing variety of bowls, boxes, baskets, pitchers, and dippers, as well as musical instruments and toys. Choose from the many inviting shapes, from the kettle to the canteen, the bushel basket to the snake. Carve, burn, wax, varnish, and color them with paints, dyes, oils, and markers to work their smooth, three-dimensional surfaces. Basic, time-tested techniques for making practical works of art show you how to grow, dry, and clean them, or where to buy gourds readymade for projects such as a child's elephant pull toy, planters, lamps, and birdhouses. "[A] collection of uncomplicated, step-by-step projects for...large gourds, which are fun to work with and readily available...a good selection."--Library Journal

Coffee In The Gourd

Author : J. Frank Dobie
Publisher : Namaskar Books
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 116 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Coffee In The Gourd written by J. Frank Dobie and published by Namaskar Books. This book was released on 2024-10-22 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Step into the rich tapestry of Texas folklore with Coffee in the Gourd by J. Frank Dobie. This delightful collection offers a unique glimpse into the heart of Texan culture, where coffee serves as a central theme binding together stories of resilience, humor, and tradition. As Dobie shares his captivating tales, you'll discover the vibrant characters and rich histories that shape the Lone Star State. Each story is steeped in the essence of Texas, inviting readers to appreciate the nuances of its people and landscapes. But here's the intriguing question: How does a simple cup of coffee embody the spirit of a community? Through his evocative storytelling, Dobie reveals that the act of gathering around coffee is more than a ritual; it’s a celebration of life itself. With every page, Coffee in the Gourd immerses you in tales that are as warm and inviting as a freshly brewed cup. Dobie's masterful prose transports you to lively gatherings where laughter flows as freely as the coffee, creating a sense of belonging that resonates deeply. Are you ready to sip on the rich stories that define a culture? Experience the blend of humor, wisdom, and nostalgia that makes Coffee in the Gourd a treasured read. These narratives will not only entertain but also provoke thought about the bonds that unite us as human beings. Don’t miss out on this literary journey—buy Coffee in the Gourd today and discover the heart of Texas, one story at a time!

Gourd Art Basics

Author : Angela Mohr
Publisher : Schiffer Craft
ISBN 13 : 9780764328299
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (282 download)

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Download or read book Gourd Art Basics written by Angela Mohr and published by Schiffer Craft. This book was released on 2007-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this new gourd book, author Angela Mohr demonstrates how to select and prepare gourds from the garden and demonstrates basic techniques for cleaning, shaping, and fixing gourds, which then can be decorated for everyday use, such as bowls and vases.\nThis do-it-yourself how-to is perfect for any beginning gourd artisan to learn the finer points of a gourd, fix their common flaws and put the gourds to good use as accessories around the house.