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Virtuism -- Philosophy and the Aesthetics of Virtue    by Robert Pearson
Price: $3.95 USD. 41780 words. Language: English. Published on October 21, 2011. Nonfiction » Art, Architecture, Photography » Art history.

Virtuism is about the aesthetics of human virtue, how virtuous acts produce in us the same experience as great works of art. Witnessing or creating a virtuous act produces the aesthetic experience. The giving of the good feeling of the aesthetic or "art" experience gives evidence that life has a higher meaning. The book "Virtuism" also discusses other philosophical aspects of the virtue and art.
Landscape Painting In Oils: Twenty Step by Step Guides    by Rachel Shirley
Price: $3.50 USD. 19250 words. Language: English. Published on October 21, 2011. Nonfiction » Art, Architecture, Photography » Art - how to.

This oil painting guidebook contains 20 step by step painting demonstrations on landscape art on various subject matter and techniques. With preparatory chapters, troubleshooting tips and full instructions on how each painting was completed. Book’s statistics: 19,000 words and 187 colour images.
Christmas Crochet Patterns    by Sayjai
Price: $6.99 USD. 3250 words. Language: English. Published by K and J Dolls  on October 21, 2011. Nonfiction » Home and Garden » Crafts & Hobbies.

Crochet patterns to make Christmas dolls: Santa Claus, a snowman and a Christmas tree. These are Japanese style Amigurumi dolls. The patterns use US crochet terms. The Santa Claus doll will be around 5 inches tall.
Circuit Oct-Dec 2011    by AWACAG
Price: Free! 7240 words. Language: English. Published by Image Lab on October 19, 2011. Nonfiction » Reference » Consumer guides.

Circuit is the comprehensive exhibition listing for West Australian contemporary art galleries and museums published quarterly.
The Coolest People in Art: 250 Anecdotes    by David Bruce
Price: $1.00 USD. 30960 words. Language: English. Published on October 19, 2011. Nonfiction » Biography » Celebrity biography.

This books contain 250 anecdotes, including this one: A friend of TV’s Mister Rogers used to paint trees when he was a little boy. Once, he painted a tree blue, and someone criticized his choice of colors. For years, he stopped painting trees — until a teacher told him that artists can paint things any color they want.
Rules of Combat and Dangerous Theater - two essays    by Richard K. Weems
Price: $0.99 USD. 2960 words. Language: English. Published on October 18, 2011. Nonfiction » Art, Architecture, Photography.

The Cheap Stories series--short eBooks, cheap as hell. Two essays about the destructive drive to create art. Whether the effort is to desecrate books in the name of originality, or rescuing a biker from a beatdown in a mosh pit, these essays examine how art comes from the soul before it can be anything corporeal. Stories for a song! (Literally!)
How to Knit Sheep Slippers    by Janis Websdale
Price: $2.99 USD. 1520 words. Language: English. Published on October 13, 2011. Nonfiction » Art, Architecture, Photography » Art - how to.

This is a basic how-to on making adult sized sheep slippers. It's recommended that you have some knitting experience and that you know how to knit socks on double pointed needles. The tutorial includes detailed instructions how to make these adorable slippers and includes lots of photos to help you along the way.
Make a Beautiful Seed Bead Bracelet    by Janis Websdale
Price: $2.99 USD. 1330 words. Language: English. Published on October 13, 2011. Nonfiction » Home and Garden » Crafts & Hobbies.

This is a basic how to on making these woven seed bead bracelets. Not only does this make a beautiful bracelet, but this method can also be applied to other jewelry like necklaces. These instructions, with numerous detailed photos, are for the basic bracelet, but anyone can add their embellishments and ideas to create a unique piece.
Catching the Light - Book 1 - Snapshots of Lakeland    by Andrew Keeling
Price: $9.99 USD. 1640 words. Language: English. Published on October 12, 2011. Nonfiction » Art, Architecture, Photography » Photography - Photo books.

Andrew Keeling is a composer whose works have been performed, broadcast and recorded throughout the world. Along with his wife, Sue, he's been a keen fellwalker for a number of years. Together they've roamed the hills of the English Lake District since the 1970's and have recently photographed the landscapes there. This book is a record of those moments caught on film.
Harris:Photographic View    by Paul and Mhairi Carroll
Price: $2.99 USD. 4540 words. Language: English. Published on October 11, 2011. Nonfiction » Travel » By region.

A photographic essay on the Isle of Harris, off the west coast of Scotland, containing sixty images; each taken and described by the authors who are on a journey to appreciate fully the beauty of the island. Alongside the images is a description of the where to find the locations, photography tips and a wonderfully written background to the history and culture of the island.