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Book Synopsis The Glassblower's Breath by : Sunetra Gupta
Download or read book The Glassblower's Breath written by Sunetra Gupta and published by Weidenfeld & Nicolson. This book was released on 1994 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Set around a brilliant young woman who marries and settles into a home, assuming the guardianship of an orphaned niece, this tells of how fateful choices lead to unforseen consequences. In so doing, it traces society's blue prints for women, family and sexuality and reveals their illusory comforts.
Book Synopsis The Glassblower's Breath by : Thomas Lux
Download or read book The Glassblower's Breath written by Thomas Lux and published by . This book was released on 1976 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Glassblower's Breath by : Sunetra Gupta
Download or read book The Glassblower's Breath written by Sunetra Gupta and published by Phoenix. This book was released on 1994-07-01 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis The Glass-Blowers by : Daphne Du Maurier
Download or read book The Glass-Blowers written by Daphne Du Maurier and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2012-06-07 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF REBECCA 'She wrote exciting plots . . . a writer of fearless originality' GUARDIAN 'This French Revolution epic is an overlooked classic' MELISSA KATSOULIS, THE TIMES 'No other popular writer has so triumphantly defied classification . . . ' MARGARET FORSTER 'Perhaps we shall not see each other again. I will write to you, though, and tell you, as best I can, the story of your family. A glass-blower, remember, breathes life into a vessel, giving it shape and form and sometimes beauty; but he can with that same breath, shatter and destroy it.' Faithful to her word, Sophie Duval reveals to her long-lost nephew the tragic story of a family of master craftsmen in eighteenth-century France. The world of the glass-blowers has its own traditions, it's own language and its own rules. 'If you marry into glass' Pierre Labbe warns his daughter, 'you will say goodbye to everything familiar, and enter a closed world'. But crashing into this world comes the violence and terror of the French Revolution against which, the family struggles to survive. The Glass-Blowers is a remarkable achievement - an imaginative and exciting reworking of du Maurier's own family history.
Download or read book Glass Halo written by Colleen Smith and published by Friday Jones Publishing. This book was released on 2010-09 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: " ... Story of the intellectual, spiritual, and carnal relationship between a lapsed Catholic stained-glass artist and a charismatic but wayward Catholic priest. Together they confront the mysteries of life and death, love and lust, spirituality and creativity"--Publisher description.
Book Synopsis The Dance of Flames by : Barrett Williams
Download or read book The Dance of Flames written by Barrett Williams and published by Barrett Williams. This book was released on 2024-04-22 with total page 83 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embark on an enthralling journey through the captivating world of glassblowing with "The Dance of Flames," a comprehensive eBook that delves deep into the fiery heart of this ancient yet ever-evolving art form. This treasure trove of knowledge is meticulously crafted for both aspiring glass artists and seasoned professionals seeking to refine their craft and ignite their creative spirit. The eBook begins by illuminating "The Essence of Glassblowing," offering readers a fascinating glimpse into the history, modern significance, and magical interplay of sand and fire that forges glass art. Explore the alchemic process that transforms humble materials into stunning, expressive creations. Discover "The Breath of Life Introduction to Blowing Techniques," where the secrets of breath control merge with movement to breathe form into molten silica, inspiring a sense of awe at the skillful dance between human and element. Venture further into the elemental saga in "The Chemistry of Color in Glass," where the entwined narratives of heat and hue unfold, revealing how artists harness science and skill to paint with light itself. "Mastering Temperature The Heart of the Craft" navigates the delicate balance of heat distribution, an essential theme that can only be truly harnessed through the insightful guidance provided within. As you immerse yourself in the eBook, witness the camaraderie and precision of "The Rhythmic Dance of Team Glassblowing," highlighting the intricate ballet of timing, communication, and collaboration that propels intricate projects to fruition. This collaborative spirit is mirrored in the chapter "The Intersection of Glassblowing and Technology," where traditional techniques meet cutting-edge tools, foreshadowing an exciting fusion of past and future. Uncover professional pathways from "Studio to Gallery Sharing Your Work," offering pragmatic advice on presenting, marketing, and carving out a unique artistic presence in the competitive glassblowing landscape. For those who seek not just skill, but understanding, "Ethics and Sustainability in Glass Art" and "Restorative Practices in Glassblowing" explore the deeper connections between artisan craft, well-being, and environmental stewardship. "The Dance of Flames" doesn't merely guide—it inspires, educates, and nurtures every aspect of the glassblowing journey. Whether it's troubleshooting common challenges, exploring the psychological benefits of the craft, or looking forward to the visions yet to be realized in "Future of Glass Art," this eBook stands as an essential flame in the kiln of knowledge for anyone enthralled by the dance of creativity, passion, and the mesmerizing allure of glass art. Join the dance, and let the flames guide your art to new heights of expression and mastery.
Download or read book Breathe written by Lauren Jameson and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2013-12-03 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two people learn what it really means to give up control in the sizzling new novel from the author of Blush and Surrender to Temptation.… When business mogul Elijah Masterson travels to the Mexican coast for his chain of luxury resorts, he purchases an emerald green glass sculpture for one of the properties. He is soon fascinated by the fiery temptress who created it. The attraction between them is instant and explosive, but Elijah resists, unsure that a woman as strong-willed as Samantha would ever yield in the way he needs her to. Headstrong glass artist Samantha Collins hides a secret desire to submit to the right man. Samantha sees everything she wants in Elijah, but apart from one steamy night, he seems determined to keep his distance. She has always held back, but refusing to let go now that she’s found the dominant man she’s always wanted, Samantha makes Elijah an offer he can’t refuse: a month of absolute submission. But after a month of incredible passion, will either of them be able to walk away?
Download or read book Learn to Breathe written by Jim Mindling and published by WestBowPress. This book was released on 2013-11-08 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you plateaued in your faith? Does it seem you should be more like Christ than you are? Have you settled for a version of Christianity that is a far cry from the joy and adventure found in biblical Christlikeness? Youre not alone. Many are not even aware that the purpose of life is to become like Christ. Others sense theres more but just dont know how to make it happen. The key to becoming like Christ is discovering how to cooperate with the work of the Holy Spirit; learning the rhythm of breathing in His life-giving presence and breathing out the toxins that poison our soul. Learn to Breathe shows us how to intentionally align with the Holy Spirits work of spiritual formation as God develops Christlikeness in us. Exploring how Jesus cooperated with the Holy Spirit while he walked on earth reveals a fascinating model for us to follow today.
Book Synopsis Glassblowing for Laboratory Technicians by : R. Barbour
Download or read book Glassblowing for Laboratory Technicians written by R. Barbour and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2016-08-01 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Glassblowing for Laboratory Technicians, Second Edition introduces the laboratory technician to the technique of glassblowing. Vacuum line accessories and their applications are described, along with the vacuum technique and interchangeable ground-glass joints. Laboratory glassworking hazards as well as intermediate and advanced glassblowing are also considered. This book is comprised of 12 chapters and opens with an overview of glass and its composition, followed by a discussion on glass tubes and rods and how they are stored. The next chapter focuses on some obvious hazards that will be encountered in glassworking, including sharp glass edges, hot glass and tools, gas and mercury, and the glassworking flame. The reader is then introduced to the laboratory workshop for glassblowing; the process of glass annealing; glass-to-metal seals; and elementary, intermediate, and advanced glassblowing. The vacuum technique is also described, along with types of pumps, vacuum gauges, and the operation of a vacuum system. The final chapter explains how a glassblowing class should be conducted. This monograph will be a useful resource for laboratory technicians and those who may be concerned with either the training of glassblowers or with glassblowing.
Book Synopsis Glass and Glassware by : Helen Mary Lehmann
Download or read book Glass and Glassware written by Helen Mary Lehmann and published by . This book was released on 1922 with total page 272 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Glass written by Ruth Kassinger and published by Twenty-First Century Books. This book was released on 2003-01-01 with total page 90 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ancient people of Mesopotamia were the first to discover how to turn sand into glass. These early glassmakers created beads and other small pieces of jewelry out of glass. Over time people learned to use glass for a wide range of items from bottles and other containers to windows and mirrors. Today, glass has many practical as well as scientific uses. In Glass: From Cinderalla's Slippers to Fiber Optics, Kassinger covers the history of glass from early times to the present. She also relates some of the myths associated with glass and explains the science behind its production and use. Book jacket.
Book Synopsis Victorian Glassworlds by : Isobel Armstrong
Download or read book Victorian Glassworlds written by Isobel Armstrong and published by OUP Oxford. This book was released on 2008-04-24 with total page 472 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Isobel Armstrong's startlingly original and beautifully illustrated book tells the stories that spring from the mass-production of glass in nineteenth-century England. Moving across technology, industry, local history, architecture, literature, print culture, the visual arts, optics, and philosophy, it will transform our understanding of the Victorian period. The mass production of glass in the nineteenth century transformed an ancient material into a modern one, at the same time transforming the environment and the nineteenth-century imagination. It created a new glass culture hitherto inconceivable. Glass culture constituted Victorian modernity. It was made from infinite variations of the prefabricated glass panel, and the lens. The mirror and the window became its formative elements, both the texts and constituents of glass culture. The glassworlds of the century are heterogeneous. They manifest themselves in the technologies of the factory furnace, in the myths of Cinderella and her glass slipper circulated in print media, in the ideologies of the conservatory as building type, in the fantasia of the shopfront, in the production of chandeliers, in the Crystal Palace, and the lens-made images of the magic lantern and microscope. But they were nevertheless governed by two inescapable conditions. First, to look through glass was to look through the residues of the breath of an unknown artisan, because glass was mass produced by incorporating glassblowing into the division of labour. Second, literally a new medium, glass brought the ambiguity of transparency and the problems of mediation into the everyday. It intervened between seer and seen, incorporating a modern philosophical problem into bodily experience. Thus for poets and novelists glass took on material and ontological, political, and aesthetic meanings. Reading glass forwards into Bauhaus modernism, Walter Benjamin overlooked an early phase of glass culture where the languages of glass are different. The book charts this phase in three parts. Factory archives, trade union records, and periodicals document the individual manufacturers and artisans who founded glass culture, the industrial tourists who described it, and the systematic politics of window-breaking. Part Two, culminating in glass under glass at the Crystal Palace, reads the glassing of the environment, including the mirror, the window, and controversy round the conservatory, and their inscription in poems and novels. Part Three explores the lens, from optical toys to 'philosophical' instruments as the telescope and microscope were known. A meditation on its history and phenomenology, Victorian Glassworlds is a poetics of glass for nineteenth-century modernity.
Book Synopsis Department Store Merchandise Manuals by :
Download or read book Department Store Merchandise Manuals written by and published by . This book was released on 1918 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Roman Mold-blown Glass by : E. M. Stern
Download or read book Roman Mold-blown Glass written by E. M. Stern and published by L'ERMA di BRETSCHNEIDER. This book was released on 1995 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Toledo Museum of Art has one of the largest, most extensive and most varied collections of Roman glass vessels and objects from the eastern Mediterranean currently housed in any museum"--Foreword, p. 9.
Download or read book Incarnality written by Roderick Jellema and published by Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing. This book was released on 2010-10-12 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Rod Jellema has been writing and publishing poems for over thirty years. His work during that time has been described as bursting with raw poetic talent. In this beautifully shaped compilation, readers will find the best poems from Jellema s four previous collections along with a new grouping of poems appropriately titled Still . Though ranging widely in subject, these poems are all united by Jellema s point of view and his ability to explore, with both pathos and comedy, the stabs of joy that leap from deep inside a fallen world of redeemed, incarnate things.
Book Synopsis Laboratory Scientific Glassblowing: A Practical Training Method by : Paul Le Pinnet
Download or read book Laboratory Scientific Glassblowing: A Practical Training Method written by Paul Le Pinnet and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2017-03-17 with total page 455 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Related Title: Laboratory Scientific Glassblowing: Advanced Techniques and Glassblowing's Place in History'If you are interested in learning about glassblowing techniques for scientific glassware, then this book is an incredible opportunity to learn from a master glassblower. Much of this information is passed down in person, and to have it available in a book such as this is a very rare opportunity that you should not pass up.'IEEE Electrical Insulation MagazineThis book explains and demonstrates the methods involved in scientific glassblowing. It describes elementary to advanced glass manipulation together with technical information on its safe use and development in the laboratory. Edited by Paul Le Pinnet (MBE), a scientific glassblower with over 50 years' experience in the field, experts in glassblowing are brought together to explain their methods and approaches used to produce a variety of glassware.Laboratory Scientific Glassblowing is a unique project which updates and develops the traditional art of glassblowing and brings it into the 21st century. New skills and materials are introduced, including descriptions of working with fused silica, on laser profile cutting and on the creation of artistic glassware in a scientific setting. Written specifically as a hands-on reference work, this book can be used as a step-by-step practical guide for practitioners and scientists as well as students and apprentices interested in the field.Contributions from: Michael Baumbach, MD of H Baumbach & Co; Paul Rathmill, Enterprise Q; William Fludgate, MD BioChem Glass (app) Ltd; Ian Pearson (Past Chairman BSSG), Editor, BSSG Journal; Gary Coyne, California State University USA; Konstantin Kraft-Poggensee, Former chairman, German Scientific Glassblowing Society; Keith Holden President of the Australian and New Zealand Glassblowing Society; Phil Murray, Churchill Fellow.
Book Synopsis Through the Looking Glass by : Barrett Williams
Download or read book Through the Looking Glass written by Barrett Williams and published by Barrett Williams. This book was released on 2024-04-22 with total page 91 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Step into a world where fire dances with sand, where history, science, and art fuse into an enchanting journey spanning centuries, waiting to engulf your senses – this is "Through the Looking Glass." Prepare to embark on an intellectual odyssey that begins with the alchemical wonders of ancient civilizations. Witness their hidden truths and legends, as glittering artifacts emerge from the sands of time. Transform your understanding of an art that has defined empires and sparked revolutions. Your guide a kaleidoscope of stories laid out in meticulously crafted chapters, unveiling the mystique behind one of humanity's most mesmerizing crafts glass blowing. "Through the Looking Glass" paints a vivid tableau of stained glass windows, whose every piece tells a spiritual tale from a bygone medieval era. Trailblaze through the Renaissance, as innovative glass techniques shatter the limits of creativity. Marvel at Venetian artisans, whose mastery turns molten glass into unrivaled beauty. Your journey is not just about looking—it's about truly seeing. Venture into the courts of royalty and discover how, through a delicate alchemy, glass transcended mere utility to become a symbol of power and prestige. Feel the heat of the scientific revolution – glasses not just for seeing through, but for seeing beyond, becoming a vital tool in humanity's relentless quest for knowledge. You'll encounter modern alchemists who wield fire and air to mold the glass canvas into contemporary masterpieces. Tools and techniques that have withstood the test of time make their secrets known, as the roles of kilns and glassblower's instruments are revealed. Explore the elusive dance of light as it plays with glass to create breathtaking architectural spectacles. Discover sustainable practices breathing new life into this ancient art. Dive deep into the microcosm of economics, where art collides with commerce, and investment whispers through the galleries. Feel the restorative power of glass as it transitions into a therapeutic medium, and uncover the mentorship and apprenticeship models that preserve the flames of tradition. As you approach the book's culmination, consider the environmental implications, restoration challenges, and look ahead to the digital innovations poised to redefine glass artistry's future. Embark upon a literary adventure with "Through the Looking Glass," where every chapter is a looking glass of its own, reflecting a world where art and science, the physical and metaphysical, tradition and innovation converge. This isn't just a book. It's your passport to a realm shimmering with ingenuity, inviting you to a rendezvous with beauty, history, and the endless possibilities within the heart of every shard of glass.
