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Accept No Mediocre Life: Living Beyond Labels, Libels, and Limitations Review

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(More customer reviews)Whether you are new to the Christian faith or a seasoned pastor, "Accept no mediocre life" provides refreshing biblical views that will challenge the way you live your life. This motivational book follows on the heels of Foster's recent and highly acclaimed work entitled "The power to prevail: turning your adversities into advantages (2003)." Although Foster's writing style is largely down-to-earth, he interjects countless quotes and stories throughout the book, resulting in an approach that satisfies both the curious reader and the academic. If you enjoy books by John Ortberg (eg, "If you want to walk on water, you have to get out of the boat"), you will also enjoy David Foster. "Accept no mediocre life" is highly recommended for anyone who has a desire to strive for the best; it is also excellent for small group discussions.

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Now available in trade paperback, David Foster urges us to break free from other peoples mediocre expectations and accept the excellence of Gods plan for our lives. The biggest mistake people make is to accept the opinions of others as the truth about themselves. David Foster says labels limit our capacity to dream, aspire to greatness, or even feel worthy enough to know God. The deadliest label of them all is mediocre, which satisfies too many. But we dont have to settle for mediocre. Foster encourages and equips readers to excel at all aspects of their lives: WHO they are, Where they are, WHAT they have, WHILE they can. The perfect conditions and timing for achieving excellence will never come. Foster beckons us to seize today, and realize our full potentials in the present circumstances, whatever they may be.

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Heirloom Ribbonwork Review

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(More customer reviews)This book is really one of the best I have read about ribbon work. I do have Helen's other book on Ribbon Flowers also.Just could not wait for her Ribbonwork. I looked it over cover to cover and want to make everything in the book.She has a wide variety of heirlooms to make and they are fantastic. I love the Victorian era and this book is truly inspirational.Helen's teaching certainly makes it easy to make heirlooms as a gift or for yourself. They are absolutely magnificent!

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Ribbon has never been more beautiful or abundant. Today's readily available array of ribbon colors and styles has spurred the revival of the age-old needle art of ribbonwork. From deep and vivid hues to shimmering pastels, there's ribbon to coordinate with any décor, accessory, or garment. In this gorgeous book, expert designer Helen Gibb brings her passion for heirloom ribbonwork to 27 projects including brooches, handbags, hats and hat pins, albums, baskets, boxes, pincushions, footstools, wall hangings, and much more.An illustrated step-by-step technique guide teaches the how-tos of basic ribbon flower construction. Then the techniques are combined to create projects that range from practical and pretty to elegant and exquisite.- 27 projects ranging from very easy to more advanced- Illustrated step-by-step technique guide

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Handmade Gift Cards Review

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(More customer reviews)There is a typo for this book listing.Title is Handmade cards, over 50 original designs for all occasions. All kinds of papercrafts are explored. Very colorful photos, of projects and steps to make them. This covers stencilling pin-pricking, making windows. Many kinds of paper are painted,folded & glued to make all kinds of cards. Wire, beads, silk & wood, tho most cards are stunning not "weird". A very creative book (from England) to inspire you like it did me. It let me try new ways of making cards. It took time, but the cards were just like pictured when I was done. Then I could run with my imagination, & make variations on the technique I learned. I am very impressed by this lovely book. Concertina notecards, pop-ups- sun/moon, paper cutting, collage,paint resist and MORE - one project of each to learn new things.

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Gift cards are simple and inexpensive to make, and use such a wide range of craft techniques that there is something for all levels of experience and taste. Over 20 step-by-step projects incorporate a myriad of papercrafts, and materials used include organza, beads, flowers, feathers and many others, to produce stylish cards for every occasion.

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Fly Fishing the Arkansas Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought the book from Bill's shop in Canon City. I thought the book was a good companion to the knowledge I prevoiusly had. I like the combination of real experience by season as written.
I especially liked the fly tying section. Bill explains how and when those flies are used.
Bottom line; this is the only book I use for catching fish on the Arkansas river in Colorado.

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Excavation Near Wijnaldum Review

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(More customer reviews)This book concentrates on the excavations of a terp (raised settlement)in Northern Holland in the province of Friesland. Their findings are dated from Roman times through the 10th century AD, focusing mainly on the Frisian people.
It is an extremely detailed and concise report of exactly what they uncovered, including pencil illustrations of the settlements, topography of the area during the various centuries, and black and white photos of some of the artefacts.
Remember that this is a report; as such, the authors do not attempt to expound opinions but merely state the facts and draw logical conclusions as to landscape, use of resources, agrarian production and so on. This book is useful to all scholars researching Frisian history, particularly as so many of the resources in this area are rarely printed in English.
It is a shame that the impetus behind this excavation, The Frisia Project, is now at a standstill. Let me encourage the professors and participants to take up their fine work once again in hopes that more volumes such as this one be produced.

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This volume contains the first results from the excavation of a terp at Wijnaldum in the province of Friesland, the Netherlands. The excavation was carried out as a joint venture between the University of Groningen and the University of Amsterdam from 1991 until 1993, and was the starting point of an interdisciplinary project on Frisia Magna in the first millennium AD: a time when Frisia became an important influence on the international trade and political stage in Northwest Europe. This volume describes Wijnaldum, how it was once a cradle of political and economic growth, and how the cultural heritage of the great days of Frisian history is now severely threatened in parts of the terp region.

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Gaskets: Design, Selection, and Testing Review

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(More customer reviews)I like this book. I am sure the gasket knowledge from the book will be useful in our plant.

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Don't Blow A Gasket. . . Pick up Daniel E. Czernik's Gasket Handbook instead and arm yourself with all the know-how you need to design dependable, environment-friendly, long-lasting, high-performance gaskets. It's the only guide to cover design, selection, performance, efficiency, reliability, and testing of every type of ``static'' seal gasket: chemical, o-ring, metallic, and non-metallic. You'll find all the latest ASME codes, the proposed new ASME gasket constants, and in-depth explanations of: initial seal creation; seal maintenance; stress distribution testing; gasket design and environmental conditions; gasket installation; joint and gasket design and selection; sealing enhancements; rubber gaskets; failure mode and effects analysis; o-ring seals; finite element analysis; computers and gaskets; chemical gaskets; and more.

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Ecocrafts: Jazzy Jewelry: Recycle materials to make cool stuff Review

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(More customer reviews)Great to get ideas for kids and to make them as shown and go from here to other levels!

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Design and create amazing jewelry with these eco-friendly craft projects. Fifteen fantastic ideas for funky accessories create the perfect original fashion statement and great presents for friends and relatives. From cute and colorful bracelets and necklaces to Mother's Day gift ideas, these accessible and simple projects will save money and help protect the environment.

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Tiaras and Hairpins (Twenty to Make) Review

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(More customer reviews)The title says there are 20 different projects in this book but actually there are only 1 or 2 with small variations. Get the Kerri Judd book instead.

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Atreasure trove of ideas for jewelry designers, beadworkers, and crafters of all skill levels, this one-of-a-kind manual offers 20 stunning design projects—including plenty of alternative designs—and makes use of a unique list of "ingredients." Using simple techniques, an expertdesigner demonstrates the wide array of possibilities for creatingexquisite tiaras and hairpins using gold and silver wires and crystals. These unique, eye-catching designs have a contemporary, yet timeless appeal, making them suitable for all occasions.

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Mastering Autodesk Inventor 2009 and Autodesk Inventor LT 2009 Review

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(More customer reviews)As the previous reviewer points out, this is not a book for those who are new to Inventor. I originally bought this book to help my new engineer, but quickly realized that the intended reader is someone with some Inventor time under their belt.
In going through it for my own benefit as an experienced user, I'm pleased to have found a reference for the Inventor tools I don't use all the time. It's certainly not a good book for the beginner, but if you've used Inventor for a while and have the basics down, then this book has some hard to find information in it. The chapters on large assemblies, the design accelerator wizards, and weldments will all be a big help.
I picked up a lot of things from just flipping through the tips from Sean Dotson that are sprinkled throughout all of the chapters as well. These tell you things about how stuff really works from a user's point of view. There is also a chapter called Inventor Tools Overview, that has information explaining several utilities and functions that I wish I'd known about last year.
If you're looking for a book to learn the basics this is a poor choice, but if you're looking for a reference that goes beyond the basics you'll want this on your shelf.

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The expert content in Mastering Autodesk® Inventor 2009 and Autodesk InventorLT 2009 will help you learn advanced related to the industry-leading 3D mechanical design software. Coverage of subjects like design tactics for large assemblies, effective model design for different industries, strategies for effective data and asset sharing across teams, using 2D and 3D data from other CAD systems, and improving designs is through and comprehensive. With straightforward explanations, real-world examples, practical tutorials, tips, tricks, and techniques, this book will be your go-to guide to Autodesk Inventor.

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Flow Cytometry: Principles and Applications Review

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(More customer reviews)It's a very good produc; very practical and motivating when reading. I only sugest improve the relation between text and some figures.

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Flow cytometry forms an integral part of both basic biological research and clinical diagnosis in pathology. This straightforward new volume provides a clear, easy-to-read, and practical manual for both clinicians and non-clinicians at all levels of their careers.The chapter topics range from basic principles to more advanced subjects, such as apoptosis and cell sorting. The book charts the history, development and basic principles of flow cytometry.

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The Archaeology Of The Donner Party (Wilbur S. Shepperson Series in History and Humanities) Review

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(More customer reviews)Read this book after reading "Frozen in Time" (about the Franklin expedition lost in the arctic) and "Alive" (about a 1972 plane crash in the Andes), both terrible and true tales of people forced to fight death and starvation.
This book is as stunning as the other two!
The book is well researched. Dramatic. Brings to light details and hypothesis of how these people coped in the face of death.
It is interesting seeing this team piece together the Donner party's activities.
Fantastic read if your into human adventure & spirit!

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The tragic saga of the Donner Party has inspired both legend and scholarship ever since the survivors were rescued from the High Sierra snows in the spring of 1847. When archaeologist Donald L. Hardesty and four colleagues—a historian and three other archaeologists--turned their collective attention to the ordeal of the Donner Party, the result was an original and sometimes surprising new study of this pioneer group and their place in the history of overland migration.Now available for the first time in paperback, The Archaeology of the Donner Party combines the fruits of meticulous investigation of the Sierra Nevada sites with scientific analysis of artifacts discovered there and interpretation of the documents of the party and the memoirs of survivors. Through this interdisciplinary approach, Hardesty and his colleagues offer new insight into the ordeal of these ill-fated emigrants and demonstrate the vital role that archaeology can play in illuminating and expanding our understanding of historical events.Contributions by Michael Brodhead, Donald K. Grayson, Susan Lindstrom, and George L. Miller.

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Felting for Kids: Fun Toys, Cool Accessories Review

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(More customer reviews)This book is definitely not what I thought it would be. To me, felting was taking fibers of wool and "punching" it (like the threadless sewing machines are made for). Not this felting. Yes, you still use the wool roving but instead of punching, you lay it out and crisscross it with another layer of wool roving. Then you work soapy water through the material. Of course, there is more to the actual process but you can read that for yourself in the book.
Once, the felt is created, you can follow some of the projects just as you would a regular sewing project. Others are created using more soapy water. Either way, you have cute objects for baby.
Create a mobile for over the crib or soft blocks or balls for the new member of your family to play with. Soft sided toy boxes, cubes or totes are always welcome as a shower gift as well as a toy bus or pony. Hair pins, wastebaskets or even a pair of slippers can be created with this process. For the more grown up child, you can create pillows or candle covers or a make up bag and even a desk set for the young teen in your life.
For those of us that don't wish to make our own felt, some of the projects can be created with purchased felt. The instructions are clearly written with graphics to show the way to cut the felt. 44 projects in 4 collections (baby, princess, love and cool), there is sure to be several that appeal to you.

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Discover the delights of wet felting with more than 40 quick and easy projects for both boys and girls. Discover the wonderful world of wet felting with this exciting collection of fabulous toys and accessories for kids. Choose from more than 44 projects in four fun collections - Baby, Princess, Love, and Cool - that make the techniques of wet felting easy and fun to learn.

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The Art of Fabric Books: Innovative Ways to Use Fabric in Scrapbooks, Altered Books & More Review

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(More customer reviews)I have several books on making books and altered books, and I was excited to see one devoted to fabric books. I subscribe to Cloth, Paper, Scissors magazine and was looking for some construction ideas on putting the books together. This book has 5 techiques: a tag book, a book put together with twill tape and buckles, folded fabric book, altering a board book and a book constructed using the cover of a another book. The latter 3 use the same construction methods used in paper books; I can't quite envision using buckles on the back cover of a book and there were no surprises in the tag book (covering a paper tag with fabric.)
There are pages upon pages of photos of finished works. The pictures often are taken in such close detail that it is hard to see the overall construction of the page or the book as a whole. Some of the work is truly beautiful but other pages are primitive, awkward and simply not of the caliber that is found in my "book" books.
There are some interesting pocket patterns and ways of using pockets. None of the fabric techniques are original, i.e., binding the edges with bias tape or stitching/zigzagging around the edges. Unless you are a sewing novice looking for ways to incorporate fabric into altered books, I would recommend that you go with some of the other books out there, Making and Keeping Creative Journals, Creating Handmade Books or my favorite, Making Journals by Hand, and adapt the techniques to fabric on your own. I would not have bought this book had I seen it before I purchased it.

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Artist Jan Bode Smiley seamlessly blends fabulous fabrics with altered books for cutting-edge designs every quilter, paper crafter, and scrapbooker will want to try. This guide teaches crafters how to use fabric as a natural addition to scrapbook and altered book projects, and for books made entirely of fabric and embellishments. These are creative, doable projects that use paper, fabric, thread, findings, buttons, and more in a variety of book styles.Jan Bode Smiley is the founder and former owner of Batiks Etcetera, a mail-order source for batik fabrics. She lives in Fort Mill, SC.

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Punchneedle on a Grand Scale (That Patchwork Place) Review

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(More customer reviews)The book begins with several wonderful tips on the basics of punchneedle work. It shows pictures of the different types of punchneedle and talks about the various types of cloth. Scissors, frames or hoops, beads and how to transfer the patterns are also included in this section.
Extra tips are given in light green boxes throughout the book. Don't forget, you are not limited to a small design to hang on a wall or put on a pillow. These can also be used on table runners or toppers.
The ten projects are shown in somber colors but that doesn't mean you have to use the same colors the book suggests. If your room is bright and light, make the Daisy, Daisy round Pillow in colors to match your room. The materials list tells you what you will need to create the pillow itself. The color chart is separate and lists three different thread manufacturers.
All the templates are included and are at full size. Some may need to be joined to another half. If you have never done punchneedle, try your hand at it by using just three daisies or one quail or a set of three small trees. Once you have the knack, you will be punching merrily away on the full pattern with confidence.

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Move over miniature! Now you can take punchneedle projects to a whole new size without spending a lot more time. Using large-scale designs and gorgeous decorator fabrics as a background, create beautiful pieces that can be turned into framed artwork as well as pillows, purses, and other practical items. Traditional-style designs include florals, seasonal themes, and more.

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Dazzling Quilts: Easy Glitz And Instant Glamour (That Patchwork Place) Review

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(More customer reviews)As a lover of small projects to keep my hands busy, and a lover of fabric, beads, glitter, markers, crayons, sparkling threads, well, you get the picture, this is one of the best books I have come across, and believe me I have been looking. The author takes you from the begining of her process to the wonderfully colored projects, and along the way encourages you to use all the wonderful fabrics in your stash. The instructions and process are easy to follow, and as I always say, if you've ever sewn or beaded anything before, all you need is the inspiration and the rest is easy.

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Take quilts from so-so to stunning with irresistible embellishments! Pair traditional quilt blocks with colorful floral appliqué; then add sparkling embellishments for a spritz of glitz and glamour. •Create eight projects that look like art quilts but are amazingly easy to piece and appliqué•Choose from embellishments including metallic threads, luminous beads, iron-on crystals, and more •Find basic techniques for free-motion machine quilting, raw-edge appliqué, and finishing touches

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