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Fantastic Ferrocement - For Practical, permanent Elven Architecture, Follies, Fairy Gardens and Other Virtuous Ventures    by Peter Harris
Price: $3.99 USD. 20400 words. Language: English. Published on April 18, 2012. Nonfiction » Art, Architecture, Photography » Architecture.

If you have ever wanted to sculpt or build in a permanent material that is extremely strong and can be moulded to any shape, ferrocement is the medium for you - and this concise book shows you how. Tools, techniques and sample projects - a garden pot, angel, dome, and more - are all logically described and illustrated. The many photos showing the building of Cafe Eutopia will inspire and inform.
Anne Billson on Film 2011    by Anne Billson
Price: $0.99 USD. 38010 words. Language: English. Published on April 16, 2012. Nonfiction » Art, Architecture, Photography » Performing arts.

For three years, Anne Billson wrote a film column for the Guardian newspaper which became obligatory reading for anyone interested in the world of cinema. She combines in-depth knowledge of her field with an eminently readable and unpretentious style and makes sometimes surprising and controversial observations with wit and elegance. Quite simply, she's a must-read for anyone who likes movies.
101 Movies About Women Directed By Women    by Susan Winlaw
Price: $2.99 USD. 28510 words. Language: English. Published on April 4, 2012. Nonfiction » Art, Architecture, Photography » Performing arts.

Women want to watch movies that appeal to their sensibilities. This book helps find movies that will deliver. There aren't enough movies about women/women's issues coming out of Hollywood and even fewer feature films directed by women. But there are quite a few available if you look beyond the current fare in the theaters. Find entertaining films and support women directors with this book.
The Artist’s Garden in Oils: Eighteen Step by Step Guides    by Rachel Shirley
Price: $3.50 USD. 20620 words. Language: English. Published on March 19, 2012. Nonfiction » Art, Architecture, Photography » Art - how to.

This oil painting guidebook contains 18 step by step demonstrations on various subject matter found within the garden. With preparatory chapters, technique exploration, troubleshooting tips and instructions on how each painting was completed. Book’s statistics: 20,500 words and 182 colour images.
Bare Essentials: Bras - Construction and Pattern Drafting for Lingerie Design    by Jennifer Lynne Matthews - Fairbanks
Price: $19.99 USD. 21320 words. Language: English. Published on March 18, 2012. Nonfiction » Art, Architecture, Photography » Art - how to.

The Bare Essentials series is an invaluable resource for anyone entering into the field of lingerie design. This volume summarizes the basics of bra design, from sewing and construction to drafting and pattern grading; introducing these subjects in a manageable capacity.
Advanced Picture Frame Making Techniques For Photographers, Crafters, and Artists    by Carruthers Maxey
Price: $12.00 USD. 23650 words. Language: English. Published on March 16, 2012. Nonfiction » Art, Architecture, Photography » Crafts - General.

Clever use of simple materials and readily available tools combined with a little effort updates a time-honored classic process for creating amazing reverse painted and mirrored craft projects. And without the hassle or bother of learning the glass silvering process.
How to Succeed as a Graphic Designer    by Designers Insights
Price: $42.00 USD. 32970 words. Language: English. Published on March 7, 2012. Nonfiction » Art, Architecture, Photography » Applied arts.

Do you want to find out how to increase your value in today’s marketplace? Why you don’t have the job you want. Learn what they don’t teach in school. Gain access to years of on-the-job professional designer knowledge. Teachings only a master passes to his apprentice. Enjoy employability in any economy. Really learn how a graphic designer succeeds. Learn about the true business of graphic design.
Canon T2i Experience - The Still Photographer's Guide to Operation and Image Creation with the Canon Rebel T2i / EOS 550D    by Douglas Klostermann
Price: $7.99 USD. 32110 words. Language: English. Published on February 28, 2012. Nonfiction » Art, Architecture, Photography » Photography - how to.

Canon T2i Experience is a user's guide for the Canon Rebel T2i / EOS 550D digital SLR. Learn to use the functions and controls of your T2i quickly and competently, to improve your photography and capture better images. Take control of your camera and the photos you create. This guide is for intermediate and first time dSLR users who wish to get the most out of their T2i / 550D.
Multicultural Theater in Los Angeles During the Early 1990s    by Robin Peters
Price: $15.99 USD. 55370 words. Language: English. Published on February 25, 2012. Nonfiction » Art, Architecture, Photography » Performing arts.

Is there multicultural theater in Los Angeles? If so, who is involved? Can the identity and nature of diversity be codified? "Multicultural Theater in Los Angeles During the Early 1990s" examines Asian, Chicano/Hispanic and Black theater communities. This historical narrative defines the major professional theaters, the actors and writers and how funding affects professional Los Angeles Theater.
Five Stars! How to Become a Film Critic, the World's Greatest Job    by Christopher Null
Price: $9.99 USD. 97720 words. Language: English. Published on February 23, 2012. Nonfiction » Entertainment » History & Criticism.

*** SECOND EDITION, REVISED AND UPDATED - PUBLISHED MARCH 2013 *** So you want to be a film critic and review movies for a living? Veteran film critic Christopher Null teaches you, step by step, how to break into the business with the lessons he's learned from more than a decade in the industry. Five Stars! will teach you all you need to know!