Tinkerlab

Tinkerlab
Author: Rachelle Doorley
Publisher: Shambhala Publications
Total Pages: 239
Release: 2014-06-10
Genre: Science
ISBN: 161180065X

Encourage tinkering, curiosity, and creative thinking in children of all ages with these 55 hands-on activities that explore art, science, and more The creator of the highly popular creativity site for kids, Tinkerlab.com, now delivers dozens of engaging, kid-tested, and easy-to-implement projects that will help parents and teachers bring out the natural tinkerer in every kid—even babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. The creative experiments shared in this book foster curiosity, promote creative and critical thinking, and encourage tinkering—mindsets that are important to children growing up in a world that values independent thinking. In addition to offering a host of activities that parents and teachers can put to use right away, this book also includes a buffet of recipes (magic potions, different kinds of play dough, silly putty, and homemade butter) and a detailed list of materials to include in the art pantry.

Fabric Painting with Cindy Walter

Fabric Painting with Cindy Walter
Author: Cindy Walter
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
Total Pages: 84
Release: 2011-09-01
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1607052229

“This is a wonderful way to start experimenting with fabric paint and all the effects you can create using different techniques.” —The Applique Society Explore a variety of fabric painting techniques and add a distinctive touch to your quilts. You’ll learn how to create sun prints and use resist techniques, as well as how to paint a Hawaiian quilt and a traditional block quilt. Try colorwashing, scrunching, and salting methods to create uniquely personal fabrics. With fun projects, basic information about color, and tips on different types of paints and supplies, the award-winning author of Snippet Sensations and other popular titles encourages you to experiment, be playful, and get creative!

Death Drops

Death Drops
Author: Chrystle Fiedler
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 290
Release: 2012-02-21
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1451643608

When a holistic doctor's beloved aunt is murdered and the valuable recipe for her skin cream stolen, Dr. Willow McQuade must find the killer before he strikes again.

Fast Forward

Fast Forward
Author: Judy Mercer
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 404
Release: 1997-06
Genre: Amnesia
ISBN: 0671899619

From its first gripping nightmare moments when a young woman awakens bruised and bloody with her memory vanished, Mercer's Fast Forward propels readers onto a surefire track of nonstop suspense. Alone and with only her wits to rely on, Ariel Gold plunges from hope to despair and back again, as much an enigma to herself as she is to others.

The Renegade

The Renegade
Author: Kaitlyn Rice
Publisher: Harlequin
Total Pages: 248
Release: 2014-10-15
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1460368991

He's the bad boy who's no longer off-limits She's the good girl who needs a safe man Could it be the sea-green bandanna knotted in his blond hair? Or maybe it's the quicksilver eyes that sparkle with laughter before they deepen to hurricane-gray. Whatever it is, bad-boy Riley Collins, the idol of Tracy Gilbert's high-school years, is back in town, and too sexy, too dangerous—too close—for Tracy's precarious peace of mind. With all her systems on high alert, and caring for her young daughter uppermost in her mind, she vows to keep her distance. That was the plan—until Tracy's boss assigns her to help Riley get his fledgling business under way. Tracy soon finds that the new business isn't the only thing Riley—or she, for that matter—wants to get going.

The Grip Book

The Grip Book
Author: Michael Uva
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Total Pages: 498
Release: 2012-10-02
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 1136042970

The Grip Book, Fourth Edition has been updated and revised to be even more valuable to professional grips-the "jack-of-all-trades and master of all" on a film or video set. Grips install, set up, maintain, and ensure the safety of all equipment needed on a set, such as lighting stands, cameras, and any specialty equipment needed for a shoot. This new edition contains the latest information about the latest equipment and has been updated to reflect changes in the industry including CGI screen setup and 'cleaning up the perms.' The Grip Book also teaches readers how to become a professional grip and have a successful career, and will continue to be an indispensable learning tool and reference for grips of all experience levels.

Rock Solid

Rock Solid
Author: Lisa A. Olech
Publisher: The Wild Rose Press Inc
Total Pages: 258
Release: 2014-10-03
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1628306068

MAXIMO VEGA is a “rock” star! The media proclaimed him 'The Sculptor for the New Generation,' but he’s a reclusive artist ensnared by fame. Driven and intense, his isolation only adds to his mystique. Couple that with his smoldering good looks and rich Italian accent… Fans sigh his name. EMILY BASKINS is a gifted graduate student at the Stoddard School of Art. To land an internship at the Vega Studio is her golden ticket. All she has to do is follow the rules. And stay out of trouble. Two things Emily has never been able to do. As Max becomes trapped in the glare of the limelight, he discovers his greatest muse. He teaches Emily to breathe passion into clay and give marble a soul. But is their fiery relationship as rock solid as they believe? Or will a lie shatter the illusion?

Perfect Son

Perfect Son
Author: Victoria Walters
Publisher: WestBow Press
Total Pages: 205
Release: 2011-11-08
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1449729487

Finding herself caught in the economic crisis in her own mediation practice, Lynzee Rose joins forces with Thurston County Detective, Carl Watson, as an empathic mediator turned civilian consultant. Their specialty: The unnatural and the bizarre. No stranger to family dysfunction, personal loss, or struggles with spirituality, Lynzee finds herself a reluctant expert on suspicious deaths thus proving even screwed up people can do good. In a story set against the backdrop of Washingtons beautiful and mysterious Pacific Northwest, Lynzee sets out to solve a crime scene mystery at the equally mysterious Mima Mounds, calling on her own personal shortcomings for support. Discover the natural, and not so natural, local wonder of Mima Mounds, prairie lands full of thousands of closely-packed Mounds of Mystery with as many ongoing theories as to their origin as there are mounds. And, experience her quirky lifestyle at Johnson Point Community, an outdoor focused living community, modern day Walden Pond style.

The Demon in Business Class

The Demon in Business Class
Author: Anthony Dobranski
Publisher: Polyglot Content Company
Total Pages: 432
Release: 2020-04-30
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1734741023

She can speak all languages. He can smell evil intent. They're enemies. They crave each other. With international settings, a conspiracy plot, star-crossed lovers, and sharp writing, The Demon in Business Class is a stylish modern fantasy spanning continents and genres. A shady executive hires Zarabeth Battrie to help start the next global war, giving her a demon that speaks all languages. But other people know more about her job than she does... A resolute investigator recruits Gabriel Archer to use his emerging psychic powers, for a visionary leader who turns others from evil. As his senses develop, his doubts grow... When the two meet by chance in Scotland, passion becomes fragile love, until the demon’s betrayal drives Gabriel away. Before Zarabeth’s revenge destroys the visionary’s plan, Gabriel must stop her — for both to survive, neither can win. Fans of Jeff VanderMeer, David Mitchell and Michel Faber will love this cross-genre novel with crisp literary style. The Demon in Business Class is an international story of fantasy, intrigue, and love, on the uneasy ground where the human meets the divine. YOUR NEXT READ IS NOW BOARDING - Buy it now! "If William Gibson wrote paranormal .... weaves the dark worlds of the occult and big business into an intoxicating tale." – D. J. Butler, author of Witchy Eye "Creative spark? Anthony Dobranski ignites a creative bonfire ...A masterwork of invention." – Mary Kay Zuravleff, author of Man Alive! "A swank cocktail of international intrigue, steeped in the supernatural, mixed with literary flair .... so sleek it flies off the page." – Zach Powers, author of First Cosmic Velocity