books by Nomad Press     books:     Nomad Press      Ethnic Knitting: Discovery: The Netherlands, Denmark, Norway, and The Andes Donna Druchunas Nomad Press, 2007 A great book I've been knitting for 18 years, have read both Elizabeth Zimmerman and Priscilla Gibson-Roberts, not to mention Maggie Righetti and "The Knitter's Handy Book of Sweater Patterns". I've done my own sweaters. So why, then am I so glad I picked up this book? And why will ...             Knitting in the Old Way: Designs and Techniques from Ethnic Sweaters Priscilla Gibson-Roberts Nomad Press, 2005 Just What I Have been Looking For! Finally I have a new book which thoroughly explains techniques that I have been looking for. My goal in knitting, always, is to create professional looking, well finished garments, and, even though I have developed many techniques myself through the years, I love ...             Simple Socks: Plain and Fancy Priscilla A. Gibson-Roberts Nomad Press, 2004 Great! First, if you're interested in simply sitting down and knitting a sock, this probably isn't the book for you. However, if you're ready to learn *how* to make a sock, measure your foot and fine-tune the fit, this book is not to be missed. Just about every ...             Arctic Lace: Knitting Projects and Stories Inspired by Alaska's Native Knitters Donna Druchunas Nomad Press, 2006 A treasure-trove of information This is a must-have book for knitting info collectors, full of wonderful factual data. The patterns & charts are fun and user friendly. I wish I'd had it in my knitting book collection years ago. I recommend it to all knitters regardless of their level of ...             Great Colonial America Projects You Can Build Yourself! (Build It Yourself series) Kris Bordessa Nomad Press, 2006 A great resource This is a really great resource! I wish it had been in print when I was a teacher. Most books on colonial America tend to be a bit dry. This one is visually appealing, lively and would be very useful if your child had to do a report or was just interested in this time ...             Ethnic Knitting Exploration: Lithuania, Iceland, and Ireland Donna Druchunas Nomad Press, 2008 Donna Druchunas extends readers' knowledge of traditional knitting designs and techniques, presented in step-by-step fashion. Working as she did in Ethnic Knitting Discovery, she covers three new regions and more complicated structures, including raglan, yoke, and saddle-shoulder sweaters. Each section includes a small introductory project that ...             Playing the Game: Inside Athletic Recruiting in the Ivy League Chris Lincoln Nomad Press, 2004 A must read for all parents of high school athletes A great learning tool for anyone connected with a high school athlete looking to play sports in college. Unfortunately, I read this too late to help. Just witnessed first hand a scenario whereby a "solid commitment" did not materialize at an Ivy - putting a student ...             Make a Real Living as a Freelance Writer: How to Win Top Writing Assignments Jenna Glatzer Nomad Press, 2004 What References . . . . . . do I rely on? Over and over again, I've been asked which books I turn to time and time again for reference. I can't believe I have talked about this book on here yet - I've been raving about it all over the Internet ever since its release. So, here I am, a bit ...             Amazing Leonardo da Vinci Inventions You Can Build Yourself (Build It Yourself series) Maxine Anderson Nomad Press, 2006 Hands on History We are homeschoolers using this book in part of a unit on Inventors. My eight year old is able to read and enjoy the history behind the different inventions. I thought it would just be a "how to" book, but we are both really enjoying the well written historical ...             Spinning in the Old Way: How (and Why) To Make Your Own Yarn With A High-Whorl Handspindle Priscilla A. Gibson-Roberts Nomad Press, 2006 Best little book on high-whorl spinning I have several books on hand-spinning and this is THE best. My only complaint is lack of photos but that would jack up the price and isn't really necessary. The illustrations do a good job as is. I learned to spin on a high-whorl spindle by buying one and doing the ...             Explore Ancient Egypt!: 25 Great Projects, Activities, Experiments (Explore Your World series) Carmella Van Vleet Nomad Press, 2008 From pyramids and mummies to temples and pharaohs, this creative and engaging reference explores what makes ancient Egypt one of most fascinating civilizations of all time. Combining diagrams, facts, and activities, this hands-on guide is a fun way to introduce kids to the incredible, ancient Egyptian world. Both entertaining and educational, this ...             Great Civil War Projects You Can Build Yourself (Build It Yourself series) Maxine Anderson Nomad Press, 2005 A couple dozen CIvil War projects for young students to do in class "Great Civil War Projects You Can Build Yourself" is a prime example of the supplemental books that are out there for teachers to get ideas for projects their students can do for a particular unit. Maxine Anderson provides a brief introduction to the Civil War that ...             Talking to Your Kids About Sex: A Go Parents! Guide Lauri Berkenkamp, Steven C. Atkins Nomad Press, 2002 practical and comprehensive Excellent book, addresses so many difficult questions that kids ask. Easy to read and to reference when the time is right.             Tools of the Ancient Greeks: A Kid's Guide to the History & Science of Life in Ancient Greece (Tools of ... Kris Bordessa Nomad Press, 2006 Brings History Alive for Kids What a nifty book! Not only do kids learn about the inventions of the Greeks, but how those discoveries help us today. Kids learn about Greek gods, philosophy, architecture, science, math, medicine, art, and even about the start of the Olympics. The "words to know" ...             Amazing Ben Franklin Inventions You Can Build Yourself (Build It Yourself series) Carmella Van Vleet Nomad Press, 2007 REDISCOVER BEN! Ben Franklin's creativity and ingenuity has always amazed me. His fingerprints are all over American history. He was a statesman, an inventor, an author, and a scientist. Now we can get to know Ben and recreate some of his greatest triumphs with Amazing Ben Franklin ...          products you might be interested in search for books activities, assignments, experiments, exploration, handspindle, netherlands      toavi.com    web we recommend Just What I Have been Looking For! randomly chosen electronics: OEM Original Blackberry Brand Standard 1500 mah Battery for ATT Bold 9000 ...