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The ultimate guide for the experimental jeweler, this complete how-to offers detailed instructions and clear photographs for working with all kinds of materials. From rubber, resin, glass, leather, and paper to plastics, ceramics, textiles, and natural and found objects, these options, along with precious and nonprecious metals, can all be used individually or combined in a mixed-media piece. Preceded by a helpful introduction offering guidance on essential tools and inspirational advice for self-designed projects, the main section is organized by material or media, providing details on the properties and possibilities for each as well as some inspiring examples of jewelry made using the techniques described. For the finishing […]

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Praise for the Peter Diamond series:
“Catnip for enthusiasts of the classic puzzler.”-Kirkus Reviews
“[Lovesey] has no peer in presenting a traditional mystery with all the clues hiding in plain sight.”-Publishers Weekly, starred review
“The suspense will keep readers turning pages long into the night.”-Library Journal
“The author has the gift of making the most ordinary characters interesting and engaging, and knows how to ratchet up the suspense. . . . Nobody can write the modern traditional detective novel as perfectly as Lovesey.”-The Denver Post
On Lansdown Hill, near Bath, a battle between Roundheads and Cavaliers that took place over 350 years ago is annually reenacted. Two of the reenactors discover a skeleton that is female, headless, and only about twenty years old. One of them, a professor who played a Cavalier, is later found murdered. In the course of his investigation, Peter Diamond butts heads with the group of vigilantes […]

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In the world of pop music, no one compares with Neil Diamond, the most enduringly popular solo artist alive. This photo-filled book captures the glamour and grit of this singular performer from his early success to his latest chart-topping albums and tours. Illustrated with all manner of mementos and collectibles–concert programs and posters, 45 singles, and ticket stubs dating back to Diamond’s 1966 hits “Solitary Man” and “Cherry Cherry”–the book features a full discography, as well as commentary from admiring musicians and those who’ve had hits with Diamond’s songs (the Monkees, UB40, Lulu, Urge Overkill, and more). At the book’s heart is the story of Diamond’s life, a narrative drawn from exclusive interviews the author conducted with the brooding, introspective, and somewhat mysterious singer-songwriter beginning in 1976. The result is the most complete and captivating portrait of this […]

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