Book Of Results Of The Willet Stained Glass And Decorating Company Of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Book Of Results Of The Willet Stained Glass And Decorating Company Of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Author: Willet Stained Glass and Decorating C
Publisher: Legare Street Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2023-07-18
Genre:
ISBN: 9781020117541

This beautifully illustrated book showcases the stunning stained glass and decorative works of the Willet Stained Glass and Decorating Company, a prominent Philadelphia-based company in the early 20th century. It includes detailed descriptions of each piece and its historical significance. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Stained Glass

Stained Glass
Author: Roger Rosewell
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
Total Pages: 171
Release: 2012-07-20
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 1782001158

The stained glass windows of England's cathedrals and churches are masterpieces of colour and storytelling, and for a thousand years they have brought meaning and beauty to worshippers and visitors alike. This book traces the history of stained glass from its Anglo-Saxon origins until the present day, explaining how some of Europe's greatest artists have created these unique 'paintings with light'. It also offers fascinating insights into how medieval people 'saw' stained glass. A hundred beautiful photographs make this book indispensable reading for anyone interested in church or art history and a helpful gazetteer lists where to see more than 500 outstanding windows.

New Glass

New Glass
Author: Corning Museum of Glass
Publisher:
Total Pages: 296
Release: 1979
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN:

A sampling of glass work by 196 artists from 28 countries.

Reducing Environmental Cancer Risk

Reducing Environmental Cancer Risk
Author: Suzanne H. Reuben
Publisher: DIANE Publishing
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2010-10
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1437934218

Though overall cancer incidence and mortality have continued to decline in recent years, cancer continues to devastate the lives of far too many Americans. In 2009 alone, 1.5 million American men, women, and children were diagnosed with cancer, and 562,000 died from the disease. There is a growing body of evidence linking environmental exposures to cancer. The Pres. Cancer Panel dedicated its 2008¿2009 activities to examining the impact of environmental factors on cancer risk. The Panel considered industrial, occupational, and agricultural exposures as well as exposures related to medical practice, military activities, modern lifestyles, and natural sources. This report presents the Panel¿s recommend. to mitigate or eliminate these barriers. Illus.

Forced to Care

Forced to Care
Author: Evelyn Nakano Glenn
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Total Pages: 280
Release: 2010-06-15
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9780674048799

"Scouring the history of Native American boarding schools, nineteenth-century reformatories, and programs to Americanize immigrants, Glenn brilliantly reveals the role of coercion in caregiving. An important read for us all."---Arlie Hochschild, author of The Time Bind --