books about: fur

books about: fur

books:

Fur

Grid Systems in Graphic Design/Raster Systeme Fur Die Visuele Gestaltung

Josef Muller-Brockmann

Arthur Niggli, 2001

learn from the master
you will not regret buying this book. a must have book for any designer of any discipline (web, print, media, etc). the downside is that there's a lot of reading to do. so hunker down and expect to fall asleep a few times during the readings, but it's definitely worth ...

The Mountain Men: The Dramatic History and Lore of the First Frontiersmen

George Laycock

The Lyons Press, 2006

Be warned, this is a teaser.
If you're interested in the lore of mountain men, then this book is for you. However, be warned that it contains just enough material to tease you and then, you'll want to continue your research with other books. This is the book that hooked me (well this and the ...

Little Fur Family Deluxe Edition

Margaret Wise Brown

HarperFestival, 2003

The Little fur famioly
This is the first book that any parent should buy for their child. It is more fun than any other book for the child, parent, grandparent or great grandparent.

Man Without A Face

Markus Wolf, Anne McElvoy

PublicAffairs, 1999

In a word: Riveting
Ok, ok, here's more. Wolf was the son of a renowned German playwrite, Fredrich Wolf, so he learned to communicate exceptionally well. His autobiography reflects that. The translator was also exceptionally good; nothing jarred me out of the tale by an obvious ...

Rip It!: How to Deconstruct and Reconstruct the Clothes of Your Dreams

Elissa Meyrich

Fireside, 2006

I loved this book!!!
The first time I sewed anything was in middle school shop class - we made this hideous blouse that I never wore because I didn't like the material or the pattern. I decided to get back into sewing because while I didn't like the end result, I loved the process. I ...

How to Sew Leather, Suede, Fur

Phyllis W. Schwebke, Margaret B. Krohn

Fireside, 1974

Helpful for First Timers
I found this book to be quite helpful. It was the only book I could find on sewing fur at the time. I would recommend this book for getting started. It lists many of the different types of furs, leather, suede. Giving a solid background even if you just want to ...

Planning and Installing Photovoltaic Systems: A Guide for Installers, Architects and Engineers (Planning and ...
Deutsche Gesellshaft Für Sonnenenergie

Earthscan Publications Ltd., 2008

Growth in photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing worldwide continues to increase. In parallel, appropriate standards and certification schemes are being developed. During this period, clear guidance is crucial for integrating this technology into working practices of professionals in the building sector. This bestselling guide has become the essential ...

I'm Too Fond of My Fur #4 (Geronimo Stilton)

Geronimo Stilton

Scholastic Paperbacks, 2004

Great New Discovery
I just bought this book for my son's 8th birthday. He's a fairly average reader so we're going through it together, and we both just love the story and characters, who are of varying ages and personalities. The book captures your attention right off with the common ...

Tales of the Mountain Men: Seventeen Stories of Survival, Exploration, and Outdoor Craft

The Lyons Press, 2004

Great insight into a lost world
Tales of the Mountain Men is a collection of writings about the first white men to intrude on the world of the Native Americans in the mountainous west. The writings are from diverse sources and are in greatly varied styles. To Mr. Underwood's credit, he did not ...

Venus in Furs

Leopold von Sacher-Masoch

Tark Classic Fiction, 2008

An Interesting Foray into Relationship Ideas
Leopold von Sacher-Masoch is the root for the term masochism and he portrays this in his novel 'Venus in Furs' by depicting the personal discovery of a young man whose relationship takes a turn when he realizes he wants to stay with his "venus" no matter the ...

The Broken Blade

William Durbin

Yearling, 1998

Danger, Courage, and Adventure
Title: The Broken Blade Author: William Durbin Pages: 163 "The Broken Blade" is an excellent book based on adventure, courage, and hope. This page turner is about a teenage boy named Pierre who sets out on a treacherous journey and returns a man. Pierre's father ...

The Art of the Western Saddle: A Celebration of Style and Embellishment

Bill Reynolds

The Lyons Press, 2005

Beautiful Book!
This is a beautiful book and I've spent a lot of time with it. Lovely large photos, I especially like the double page spread of the Lone Ranger's saddles, those really brought back memories! I'm using the photos as reference for decorating a miniature saddle and its ...

Tan Your Hide!: Home Tanning Leathers & Furs

Phyllis Hobson

Storey Publishing, LLC, 1977

Not enough detail for successful tanning
No offense to the author, but this book just doesn't have enough detail to successfully teach you to tan a hide. I tan and teach home tanning for a living, and I regularly meet folks who have used this book as their reference and failed to produce anything remotely ...

Stationen: Ein Kursbuch für die Mittelstufe
Prisca Augustyn, Nikolaus Euba

Heinle, 2007

Take a tour of the German-speaking world, with STATIONEN: EIN KURSBUCH FÜR DIE MITTELSTUFE, an innovative intermediate German program. Combining engaging cultural topics with authentic readings, this text gives you the basis to develop insight into German life today and proficiency with the language. Each chapter of STATIONEN revolves around a ...

Hands on Spinning

Lee Raven

Interweave Press, 1987

Great for beginner's
I should've bought this book about a year ago or so when I first became interested in spinning. Don't know why I didn't but it really is a good starter book. It touches on a good variety of subjects and had I bought it previously, might not've made some of the choices ...