Most Popular Books by Judith Miller

From the ''soft modernism'' of Scandinavian furniture to the sleek, clean lines of the lighting created by the Castiglioni brothers in Italy, Judith Miller''s Mid-century Modern takes an in-depth look at the artefacts and designers that shaped one of the most exciting periods of design history. Extensively illustrated chapters explore the most desirable interiors, furniture, ceramics, glass, metalware and textiles of this hugely popular period. Key pieces are placed in an historical context with coverage of innovations in design, production methods and materials. Every item shown is accompanied by a price code to help value and appraise your Mid-Century collection. The ends with an invaluable illustrated directory of more than 175 key designers, from Alvar Aalto to Frantisek Zemek. Miller''s Mid-century Modern is a handsome and informative guide to this important and enduring style and is destined to become a classic work of reference on the subject.

Four complete novels in one volume.

A sourcebook of some of the many strands that go to make up country style ; with 400 full-color photographs from country homes throughout Europe, Britain, and North America.

Health and Physical Education provides readers with the knowledge, understanding and skills required to successfully teach health and physical education in Australia. With emphasis on the development of movement competence and health literacy from the early years to secondary, this book brings together research, theory, curriculum and pedagogy in an engaging introduction for pre-service teachers. Now in its fourth edition, Health and Physical Education has been thoroughly updated, and features a new chapter covering ethics, morals the and duty of care and their practical application in school health and physical education. Maintaining strong connections to learners of all ages, the text links closely to the Early Years Learning Framework and the recently updated Australian Curriculum: Health and Physical Education. Each chapter is framed by the five propositions of the Australian Curriculum: Health and Physical Education, and includes vignettes, activities and discussion and review questions to encourage reflection and group work.

Compiled by an international team of over 40 distinguished consultants and writers, Miller''s Antiques Encyclopedia is the "bible" of the antiques world. No other book covers the subject with unmatched breadth, depth, and authority: it explains materials, marks, and techniques; provides clues to identification and dating; and offers hints on what to consider when examining antiques. That''s why contemporary collectors, dealers, and auctioneers continue to need this outstanding and accessible resource on everything from ancient Chinese ceramics to Art Deco sculpture, 18th century chairs to 20th century Barbie dolls, and Native American rugs to toy robots. It showcases examples from across the world, giving an international perspective on antiques and the history of design. And new sections on Mid-Century Modern and Postmodern work make this the must-have, expert-authenticated guide to the subject.

For those enchanted by the rustic beauty of a country setting or drawn to the warmth of a rural hearth, The American Country Companion offers profiles of country homes, accompanied by information on their histories, styles, and decorations. Part of The Country Companion Series. 100 photos.

From the Publisher: The only guide that features art from tribes and cultural groups from all around the world, not just one region, Tribal Art features historical, cultural, and price guide information on the art of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas and is the definitive collector''s guide for tribal art enthusiasts.

Visit retreats in mountains, hills, and woods, by water, and even in the city with interior-design specialist Judith Miller and photographer Simon Upton. These are homes that will continue to inspire long after you finish reading the book.

The book concentrates on overall character rather than authenticity of detail in helping people create a period look from medieval to art deco.

An important survey of the dental health of Ancient Egyptians, investigating the effects of diet and living conditions. Miller uses as evidence a selection of skulls from the Duckwoth collection in Cambridge and from the Department of Palaeopathology at the British Museum, ranging in date from the Neolithic (c.4000 BC) to the Greek period (c.

Marks are one of the collector''s most important tools when it comes to identifying and dating antiques. Of course, it is important to understand that they should never be relied upon completely, as many have been copied or faked. What you should rely on is experience. Handle as many antiques as you can and learn to combine your knowledge of marks with the knowledge of how an authentic piece looks and feels. Whether you are buying at auction, flea market or antique shop this is the book you need to identify and date what you find. More than 6,000 marks are organized for quick, at-a-glance reference with full-colour sections on silver, Sheffield plate, bronze figures, ceramics, glass, costume jewellery, toys and dolls. This comprehensive guide can be kept handy to identify antique finds and valuate them from a catalogue of the most common marks that you will encounter, as well as any unidentified treasures you already own.

Living with mid-century modern design. From the ''soft modernism'' of Scandinavian furniture, to the sleek clean lines of the lighting created by the Castiglione brothers in Italy, all the iconic designs and designers of the period are featured in this guide to one of the most exciting periods of design history. The careers and influence of groundbreaking designers, including Charles and Ray Eames, Alvar Aalto, Robin and Lucienne Day, Georg Jensen, Anne Jacobsen and many others, are described in stand-alone feature pages. Key pieces (including a number of previously unpublished examples) are placed in historical context with coverage of innovations in design, production methods and materials. Mid-century Modern design is hugely popular with collectors and decorators alike. This invaluable book explores the most desirable furniture, ceramics, glass, metalware, interiors, and textiles from the late 1930s through to the early 1960s.

Includes the most important arts and crafts designers and factories from Great Britain, continental Europe, and the United States, with examples of their work and current prices.

In this essential source book, antiques authority Judith Miller reveals the specialists'' techniques for transforming interior surfaces and furniture to suit every kind of country-style home. From gentle washes of muted color to rough-hewn whitewashed wood, hundreds of ideas for attaining a sophisticated yet rustic look in any room can be found here. 250+ color photos.

Wooden Houses places the wooden house into a historical and decorative context, explores the decorative potential of wood in our homes and provides inspiration for anyone who appreciates the beauty of this wonderful natural material. Wooden Houses places the wooden house into a historical, social and decorative context, explores the decorative potential of wood in our homes and provides inspiration for anyone who appreciates the beauty and soul of this wonderful natural material. Wooden houses range from rustic log cabins and timbered country cottages to traditional alpine chalets and elegant clapboard houses with shaded verandas. Wood has always played an invaluable part in construction, architecture, and interior decoration and has long been valued for its practical benefits. Indoors, wood surrounds us in so many different ways. Structural elements such as beams and vaulted ceilings become features in their own right. Wood can be used as further embellishment in the form of beautiful panellng or carved and turned banisters and staircases, and in original furniture designs. Whether it is left in its natural state to show the variety of grains and depths of colors, or used as a bare canvas for paint techniques, wood is a beautiful and timeless resource.

"Miller''s Antiques Price Guide has long been the market leader, offering not just prices but informed tips... Miller''s is arguably the only price guide you will ever need." Antiques Magazine Miller''s Antiques Handbook & Price Guide remains the essential and trusted guide to the antiques market. It has earned the reputation of being the book no dealer, collector or auctioneer should be without. It is compiled by Judith Miller, world-renowned antiques expert and co-founder of the book, who selects the guide''s 8000-plus featured antiques. Comprehensive sections cover ceramics, furniture, glass, silver and metalwares, jewellery and objets de vertu, clocks and watches, books, Oriental antiques, textiles, toys, decorative arts and Modern Classics. Special features explain why one piece is worth more than another, show how to value an item and teach you to be your own valuer. Biographies of designers and factories give the background information you need to help date and value objects, while special ''Judith Picks'' sections give fascinating background and valuation details for particularly interesting or unusual objects.

From the authors of Miller''s Antique Price Guide comes this complete, fully illustrated, practical guide to the secrets of surface finishes of every type for the home. Covers the whole range of traditional surface treatments and include techniques suitable for every style, from the 17th-century to contemporary. 300 color photographs.

*** Miller''s Antiques Handbook & Price Guide remains the essential and trusted guide to the antiques market. It has earned the reputation of being the book no dealer, collector or auctioneer should be without. Compiled by Judith Miller, world-renowned antiques expert and co-founder of the book, the guide features more than 8,000 antiques. Comprehensive sections cover Ceramics, Asian Antiques, Furniture, Glass, Silver and Metalwares, Jewellery and objets de vertu, Clocks and Watches, Books, Textiles, Toys, Decorative Arts and Modern Classics. Special features explain why one piece is worth more than another, show how to value an item and teach you to be your own valuer. Biographies of designers and factories give the background information you need to help date and value objects, while special ''Judith Picks'' sections give fascinating background and valuation details for particularly interesting or unusual objects.

"Miller''s Antiques Price Guide has long been the market leader, offering not just prices but informed tips... Miller''s is arguably the only price guide you will ever need." Antiques Magazine Miller''s Antiques Handbook & Price Guide remains the essential and trusted guide to the antiques market. It has earned the reputation of being the book no dealer, collector or auctioneer should be without. It is compiled by Judith Miller, world-renowned antiques expert and co-founder of the book, who selects the guide''s 8000-plus featured antiques.

"Miller''s Antiques Price Guide has long been the market leader, offering not just prices but informed tips... Miller''s is arguably the only price guide you will ever need." Antiques Magazine Miller''s Antiques Handbook & Price Guide remains the essential and trusted guide to the antiques market. It has earned the reputation of being the book no dealer, collector or auctioneer should be without. It is compiled by Judith Miller, world-renowned antiques expert and co-founder of the book, who selects the guide''s 8000-plus featured antiques.

Every year more than 4,000 items are photographed to make Miller''s Collectables Price Guide the most comprehensive and informative price guide on the market. Whether you''re buying or selling, a dealer, collector or auctioneer, this is the book you need to help you keep track of the international market. Whenever you''re buying or selling always take Judith with you.

Miller''s Collectables Handbook & Price Guide 2019-2020 is the up-to-date guide to the collectables market no dealer, collector or auctioneer should be without. Featuring more than 4,000 objects in full colour, each with a detailed description and current price range, the book also offers what those in the know look for - how to spot that rare example that may be worth twenty times more than another piece. Meanwhile, in-depth Closer Look features explain what to look for when appraising everything from 20th century glass to costume jewellery. Every image is changed for every edition to keep the book up-to-date with collecting and buying trends. Miller''s Collectables Handbook & Price Guide 2019-2020 is the only full-colour, fully-illustrated collectables price guide in the world. Comprehensive sections cover advertising, books, ceramics, glass, metalware, pens and writing equipment, plastics and Bakelite, posters, rock and pop, sporting memorabilia, teddy bears, toys and games and vintage fashion. In-depth features explain why one piece is worth more than another, show how to value an item and teach you to be your own expert - this book is the essential eBay companion! Biographies of designers and factories give the background information you need to help date and value objects.

Quand le choléra frappe la ville de Rochester, dans l’État de New York, au printemps 1899, les membres de la famille Broadmoor se réfugient dans leur château des Mille-Îles. Mais Amanda Broadmoor, qui a toujours éprouvé une compassion particulière pour les déshérités, décide de demeurer à Rochester avec le docteur Blake Carstead pour l’aider à freiner la propagation de l’affreuse maladie. Toutefois, il y a beaucoup plus en jeu que la santé d’Amanda. Une mauvaise gestion de la fortune familiale menace de laisser les Broadmoor sans le sou, risquant même de compromettre l’avenir de Sophie. Sera-telle forcée d’épouser un homme qu’elle dédaigne pour sauver l’héritage des Broadmoor?

As anti-German sentiment during WWI threatens to tear apart the peaceful life of the Amana Colonies, the families must rally to protect their own.

Courage, faith, and love are at the heart of this moving saga of a young woman''s stand for what she knows is right. The fiery passion and devotion of Jasmine Wainwright follow her through this three book series. Whether she''s resisting a loveless arranged marriage or fighting for emancipation in the South, readers will be enthralled by the emotional depth of her historical story.

Lilly Armbruster is forced to work for the powerful mill owners who caused her family''s financial ruin, but her feelings of revenge become clouded when she discovers that her former fiance Matthew Cheever is working for those whom she despises.

Journey to America with nine hearty souls who seek a new and better life in a country founded on second chances.