New Releases by Jane Davis

Your one-stop reference for a lifetime of happy crocheting! It''s amazing that a simple hook and yarn can yield such diverse results, from thick, cozy Afghans to delicate lace doilies. Crochet The Complete Guide contains everything you need to get started or take your projects to the next level—from advice on selecting the best yarn types and colors for your projects, to easy-to-follow instructions for creating sophisticated edgings, lacework and three-dimensional textures, to multi-color effects, ruffles, flowers and much more! • 150+ illustrated stitch patterns, from classic patterns to new and unusual designs—arranged by type and style, and color-coded for easy browsing • directions for a wide range of crochet styles, including Tunisian crochet, beaded crochet and CroKnit • 7 timeless projects to make as shown, or customize by substituting pattern stitches found throughout the book • a getting-started section that covers tools, materials and basic techniques A must-have guide for crocheters of all skill levels, this little book will satisfy your itch to stitch!

When Tom Fellows proclaims that a Venn diagram is a far better way of illustrating modern family ties than a traditional tree, his young daughter Andrea has no idea that he is referring to their own situation.It is only when she loses both parents in a shocking car accident that she takes an interest in her own genealogy and begins to realize that her perfect upbringing was not all that it seemed... Half-truths & White Lies is a beautifully crafted, thought-provoking novel that questions the influence of the people who are missing from our lives. It examines the thin line between love and friendship, looking at our complex emotional needs. It also explores how one woman''s life is dictated by her desire for children, whilst another''s is shaped by her decision not to have them.

Cooking for a large family and friends on an island with one small grocery store can be a challenge. Chef Nancy Jane makes it easy and pleasurable, mixing her time tested recipes with stories about living with her extended family in an overpopulated vacation house in Maine.

Combine painting and sculpture, wrap it up in the delightful texture of wool, and you have felting! Here''s your chance to try your hand at this popular craft without a big investment of time or money. This must-have complete guide covers everything from the basics of felting, to a range of projects that illustrate the warm and whimsical things you can do with it.

Some books are nice additions to a library, and others are cornerstone selections. This book is one of those foundational references you can rely on for years to come. From its easy-to-use format, to the collection of 200 pattern stitches, this book is a quick and easy guide to all things knitting. The techniques and insight you glean from Knitting - The Complete Guide can be applied to any project, such as the socks, gloves, hat and sweater projects featured inside.

The summer of 1991 arrives early in the small town of Donaldsonville, Louisiana. Allison Smith, a twelve-year-old circus aerialist in her father''s Smith Family Circus, discovers that her prize elephant, Chang Phoouk, has disappeared. She asks her ten-year-old brother Steve to help her find him to solve the mystery on his capture. Did someone kidnap him so that he would earn lots of money for his ransom? Is Allison''s aerial partner, jack Everly, really to be trusted? What is the reason for Chang''s irrational behavior whenever Jack comes around him? She has to follow the glare of Jack''s white shirt into the night to see where he takes him. Does she run into many obstacles? With bold courage and witty detective work, she finds Chang imprisoned in a sawmill along the levee in Donaldsonville.

This book combines cognitive learning theory, constructivist learning theory, brain-based learning theory with chaos theory to create an entirely new theory of learning. It shows how the four theories share mutual principles that explain many of the gaps in our understanding of the learning process. The authors take the reader through each of the theories and explain their overlapping principles. Using examples from actual classrooms from elementary school to graduate school, they show how an understanding of the new learning theory helps create the conditions necessary for critical thinking and deep understanding of content. The last chapter is a play-by-play set of instructions for creating chaos in your own classroom.

Brooches, Buttons & Bracelets teaches you how to use a few basic beadwork techniques to create a beautiful beaded brooch, a button to adorn a favorite jacket, or a stunning bracelet with an attitude all its own. Whether you prefer using existing buttons, or designing you own, this beautiful bead book will help you expand your basic skills, through 200+ step-by-step photos and illustrations of techniques including peyote stitch, brick stitch, ladder stitch and fringe, features in 24 projects. In addition, you''ll discover instructions for two types of cabochon beadwork and bead encasing.

Mousie is a delightful story of Allison Davis'' imaginary mouse. Book Excerpt "Mousie, Mousie, where are you?" Allison Davis lay down in front of an early American blue print chair. She flipped its flap high into the air. She had lost her imaginary mouse. He was only air, but to her he was real.

Felting has taken the knitting world by storm, and with these 30 fabulous projects, knitters will effortlessly add this stylish new technique to their repertoire. All the basics are covered and fully photographed, including which yarns to use, how to create swatch samples, and how to knit evenly. Easy-to-follow instructions, illustrations, and photos accompany each item and encourage beginners to test out new skills and experiment on their own. Start simple, with charming hot pads and coasters for the table. Warm and durable mittens feature elegant knitted cuffs. An eye-catching throw pillow comes in shades of cheery pink. Or make an ocean-blue scarf, zippered shoulder bag, or vibrant ethnic-inspired rug. From garments to home decorating items, these knitted beauties are all conversation pieces.

Revitalize classic embroidery stitches for a contemporary look simply by adding beads to your needlework. Learn how to embroider with beads on anything from bags and boxes to pillows and purses with Bead Embroidery: The Complete Guide. Through thorough research, her own personal experience and a visual smorgasbord of 525 photographs and 265 how-to illustrations, best selling author Jane Davis teaches you 215 embroidery stitches - from the common to the uniquely rare. Whether a beginner or seasoned embroiderer, you will revel in this truly complete guide. You''ll find: • Comprehensive Basics section showcasing every stitch at a glance, plus tips on choosing the right beads, threads, fabrics and tools to ensure your needlework success. • Extensive instruction on how to create 215 embroidery stitches, each presented with a photograph and how-to illustration showing options with or without beads. • Impressive assortment of 20 fabulous projects for home decorating, holiday gift-giving or personal accessorizing.

Felting brings crochet enthusiasts into an exciting new dimension of their hobby in Felted Crochet. This resource provides instructions for easily creating 30 beautiful accents for home and wardrobe. Crocheters will learn techniques for experimenting with felted crochet, as well as discovering what works in felting crocheted items and what might be better for knitted projects. Step-by-step techniques, including 125 stunning color photos and illustrations, give beginners and experts details for creating purses, bags, blankets, vets, pillows and more. This second-to-none resource brings an attitude of fun and creativity to any crochet project!

Knit scarves are the hottest new fashion accessory! Answering the demand for new scarf, poncho and shawl ideas, this new book provides 35 fun, contemporary projects knitters can create quickly and easily, many featuring popular novelty yarns. Knit Ponchos, Wraps & Scarves explores various techniques for knitting, ranging from cables with color work to embellishing with beads and embroidery. Each section features a number of progressive projects ranging from beginner, to intermediate, to expert. This book offers something for every knitter and gives beginners a chance to improve their skills as they undertake each new project! • 35 contemporary, easy-to-follow projects for knitted scarves, ponchos and shawls • Teaches various knitting techniques, including color work and embellishments • Projects range from beginner to expert

New Low Price Give a baby a handmade expression of love. Even beginners will have no problem crocheting these 28 irresistible and classic designs. Every appealing color photo provides artistic guidance, while the basics section supplies all the needed instruction and invaluable tips. You''ll learn the specialty stitches that make these projects unique, and get helpful information on proper sizing, adding embellishments, and choosing yarns. Make a pretty pink sundress and matching hat, a super-soft baby blue onesie, or a striped t-shirt. Keep little ones warm and cozy in the hooded jacket, under a cream-colored blanket with green silk ribbon trim or try the overalls, booties, and cuddly woolly lamb.

Automatically packaged FREE with every new copy of the text, this manual includes specific examples and keystroke instructions to help students understand key concepts in the book, using the TI-83 Plus, T1-85/86, and T1-89/92 Plus/Voyage 200.

This reference aims to inspire beaders to create beautiful beaded masterpieces or simple embellishments. It contains hundreds of easy-to-follow beading graphs and how-to illustrations as well as three pattern sections, a project section with instructions for 12 projects and a contributing artists'' gallery. There are patterns for motifs, centrepieces, borders, cords, fringes and edging.

Knit one and bead too: these patterns combine two favorite crafts for breathtaking results.

From a best-selling cookbook author and a nationally respected ob-gyn, a book that makes eating well during pregnancy easier than ever Now that you''re pregnant, what you eat is more important than ever before. You may be nauseous or starving or alternately one and the other, and your tastes may change constantly. Whatever your condition, whether you''re twenty-seven or forty-seven, and whether you love cooking or hate it, Every Woman''s Guide to Eating During Pregnancy gives you all the practical information and tips you need to keep you and your baby healthy. It includes • suggestions for coping with nausea and heartburn • ideas on how to make your cravings work for you • a clear explanation of your changing nutritional needs by trimester • a week''s worth of flexible meal programs, with plenty of ideas for nutritious breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and snacks: lower-carb, high-protein plans for weight control higher-carb, high-protein plans ovo-lacto and vegan plans plans for women who don''t want to cook, including a list of healthful packaged foods from the supermarket calcium-rich menus for the lactose-intolerant plans for women who are expecting multiples plans for women with gestational diabetes plans for each trimester • 100 easy, nourishing recipes, including Buttermilk Pancakes, High-Protein Muffins, Mediterranean Chicken Stew, Pasta with Tomato-Mushroom Sauce, and Chocolate Pudding

After breezing through a history and overview of equipment, the authors emphasize the how-to in such elaborate processes as tubular beaded crochet. Every one of the more than 25 projects focuses on a specific tool or technique, complete with color graphs, a list of materials, size and measurements, a color photo, and diagrams. ...Directions...are presented with plenty of details.” —Booklist.

Beaded elegance at its best Beads can go everywhere, from intricate home decor accents to dazzling jewelry. Learn how to create unique, beaded works of art yourself in this complete guide of beading techniques. Even if you have never worked with beads before, you''ll quickly learn how to bead like the pros. After introducing basic terms and tools, Jane Davis guides you through more than a dozen techniques, and you will complete samples to reinforce the skills learned. If you are an experienced beader, you will not be disappointed - advanced techniques and projects are included just for you. This complete guide of beading techniques includes: • Brick and ladder stitch • Loomwork • Peyote stitch • Crochet • Knitting • Tambourwork • Tatting • Wirework 30 beautiful step-by-step projects, such as: • Jewelry • Pinch purse • Table settings • Pincushion • Christmas ornaments • Business can holder • Lampshade • Boxes Perfect for beaders of all skill levels, The Complete Guide to Beading Techniques is fully illustrated with lavish photos of antique and contemporary beadwork.

Investigates how black authors have portrayed whites in their literary works.

In addition to an introduction and review of the literature (including the theories of Richard Paul and Henry Giroux), the work includes an analysis of transcripts of conversations with young children about their thinking."--BOOK JACKET.

"This comprehensive workbook contains 13 labs and nearly 50 projects and explorations, grouped by topic. Topics covered follow a traditional one-semester course from linear and quadratic functions to exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions."--cover.

South Africa: A Botched Civilization? examines how South African novelists, both Black and white, portray the impact of racial conflict on the identities of both the oppressed and the oppressor. This book gives an in-depth analysis of several major authors and focuses on prejudice and its consequences. The discussion of racism and identity is of central importance to the history and the present of South Africa. While the book focuses on literature of the era of segregation and of apartheid, the analysis of the novels reveals barriers to past, present, and future racial progress in South Africa.