The Union at Risk: Jacksonian Democracy, States' Rights, and Nullification Crisis by Oxford University Press, USA $50.00
The Nullification Crisis of 1832-33 is undeniably the most important major event of Andrew Jackson's two presidential terms. Attempting to declare null and void the high tariffs enacted by Congress in the late 1820s, the state of South Carolina declared that it had the right to ignore those national laws that did not suit it. Responding swiftly and decisively, Jackson issued a Proclamation...

Creating Lifelike Figures in Polymer Clay: Tools and Techniques for Sculpting Realistic Figures by Potter Craft $21.95
Polymer-clay crafters everywhere can learn how to sculpt realistic 6"-8" figures using the author's simple techniques. A well-known polymer clay teacher and sculptor, she shares a wealth of information that's accessible even to beginning sculptors. She covers the essentials, the fundamentals of figurative modelling and how to make the tools that will ensure success. She shows readers how to...

Pop Sculpture: How to Create Action Figures and Collectible Statues by Watson-Guptill $29.99
Sculpt toys and collectibles with modern-day tools, techniques and applications used by today’s top industry professionals Ever since a 12-inch G.I. Joe took toy soldiers to a whole new level by giving them the ability to pose via moveable parts, as well as interchangeable clothing and accessories, the business of creating pop sculpture icons for the mass market was off and running....

The Polymer Clay Techniques Book by Apple Press $195.99
You can achieve great results with polymer clay! With the 50+ techniques in this book, you can create polymer clay buttons or boxes or anything in between. Starting with the very basics (such as rolling, baking and gluing), Sue then moves on to more advanced methods: marbling, texturing, millefiori, bead-making, faux-stone effects and more. Feature spreads show exciting ways to combine ...

Cool Cars and Trucks by Henry Holt and Co. (BYR) $12.99
Whether you’d like to build an SUV, an excavator, a tanker truck, or a race car, this hands-on book will show you how. You can create street scenes such as a construction site, a fire rescue, or even a family on moving day. Children of all ages will let their imaginations run wild as they learn that there are no limits to what can be created with LEGO. And instructions are included for several...

Autobiography of Benvenuto Cellini by John Addington Symonds $0.00
This book was converted from its physical edition to the digital format by a community of volunteers. You may find it for free on the web. Purchase of the Kindle edition includes wireless delivery.

The Decorative Art of Japanese Food Carving: Elegant Garnishes for All Occasions by Kenji Miura $24.95
Japanese cuisine is renowned for the beauty of its presentation. Among the key elements in this presentation style are mukimono--the decorative garnishes and carvings that add the final flourish to a dish. It might be a carrot round in the shape of a plum blossom. Or a scattering of cherry blossoms plucked from a radish. Perhaps a swallow, a butterfly, a ginkgo leaf or a cluster of pine needles....

Garden Mosaics by Cico Books
Discover the beauty of Garden Mosaics Inside Garden Mosaics Made Easy you’ll find 25 fabulous projects that show you just how easy it is to enhance the natural beauty of your home and garden with simple and elegant mosaics. Using stone, tile, china and broken and shaped glass, you can create gorgeous garden art, from stepping stones and butterfly feeders to wind chimes and more! • Learn...

Michelangelo: The Complete Sculpture, Painting, Architecture by Universe $45.00
With an engaging text by renowned Michelangelo scholar William E. Wallace, Michelangelo: The Complete Sculpture, Painting, Architecture brings together in one exquisite volume the powerful sculptures, the awe-inspiring paintings, and the classical architectural works of one of the greatest artists of all time. Including everything from his sculptures Pietàs and David to his beautiful paintings...

The Complete Potter's Companion by Conran Octopus Ltd
Second revised edition of a pottery handbook for beginner and experienced potters, providing instructions for making, decorating, glazing and firing thrown, hand-built and cast or moulded pottery, including paper clay, glazes, firings and kilns. A suppliers' list and glossary is included and gallery spreads present the work of modern potters.