Card Weaving Kit W/20 Cards by Candace Crockett
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Card Weaving or Tablet Weaving by Russell Graff

The Techniques of Tablet Weaving by Peter Collingwood

Byways in Hand Weaving by Mary Meigs Atwater

Weaving Inkle Bands by Tidball

........Celtic Art : The Methods of Construction by George Bain

.......Celtic Knotwork by Iain Bain

..........Celtic Patterns : For Painting and Crafts by Aidan Meehan

.....Celtic Cross Stitch : 30 Alphabet, Animal, and Knotwork Projects by Gail Lawther

Synopsis: The rich colors and textures of Celtic art are a superb source of needlework ideas and inspiration. In this fully illustrated guide an experienced craftswoman and the author of many books of crafts adapts the motifs and patterns of Celtic art and artifacts in an exciting collection of cross stitch projects. 112 photos, 38 in color.

Celtic Design : Knotwork : The Secret Method of the Scribes (Celtic Design) by Aidan Meehan

Celtic Design : A Beginner's Manual (Celtic Design) by Aidan Meehan

How to Draw Celtic Knotwork : A Practical Handbook by Andy Sloss

American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook by American Herbal Products Association, Christopher Hobbs (Editor), Michael McGuffin, Des W. Connell, Darryl W. Hawker, Michael J. Warne

The consumption of herbal products continues to increase, with an estimated sales growth of 10-15% per year projected through the end of the 1990's. As more and more consumers use herbs, it becomes that much more important to ensure that the herbs are used properly and safely.

While herbs generally have a safe consumption history, information relevant to specific herbs and particular populations has not been easily available. The provides readily accessible safety data in an easy-to-use classification system for more than 600 commonly sold herbs. The handbook also features additional information regarding international regulatory status, standard dosage, and certain common toxicity concerns. The editors of this book are among the most respected leaders in the herbal products industry. Their experience includes years of clinical practice, manufacturing and industry governance, and significant writing and lecturing about herbs.

The is for manufactures of herbal products, health professionals who prescribe herbal remedies, and the consumer. This is a valuable resource for the safe dispensation of herbal products, and will help ensure the safe consumption of herbs through the 1990's and beyond.

Ancient Healing Secrets : Practical Herbal Remedies from Around the World That Work Today by Dian Dincin, Phd

............... The Art of Aromatherapy : The Healing and Beautifying Properties of the Essential Oils of Flowers and Herbs by Robert B. Tisserand

Standard reference work since it was published. Robert Tisserand is often called the father of modern aromatherapy, although the art of using essential oils from plants dates back some 5,000 years to the ancient Egyptians. Tisserand brought the practice into modern popularity with his 1977 book, The Art of Aromatherapy.

Book Description : This complete, practical guide shows how to use the essential oils of flowers and herbs as a gentle yet effective method of natural healing. Beginning with the history and use of essential oils in cosmetics and perfumes from ancient Egyptian times to the present day, the author details 29 essences, with their properties and applications in more than 100 conditions, ranging from emotional stress to skin disorders.

Includes easy-to-prepare recipes for massage and medicinal oils, facial masks, ointments, and aromatic baths. Explains the importance of essential oils in Swedish, shiatsu, and neuromuscular massage. Provides tables of evaporation rates, odor intensity, therapeutic index, and glossary of medical terms.

About the Author : Robert B. Tisserand is often called the father of modern aromatherapy, as it was he who brought the practice into popularity with the publication of this book. He lectures around the world, and has been actively engaged in teaching and writing about aromatherapy for twenty years. He is also the author of The Practice of Aromatherapy.

.....Brother Cadfael's Herb Garden : An Illustrated Companion to Medieval Plants and Their Uses by Robin Whiteman,

Brother Cadfael, the enthusiastic gardener and herbalist created by Ellis Peters, was renowned for his great knowledge of plants, especially the exotic varieties he had brought back from his extensive travels to the Holy Land and elsewhere. The herb garden was his particular domain, and as the abbey's apothecary and healer he was often to be found tending the plants there, or brewing up potions in his workshop. This beautifully illustrated book now re-creates Brother Cadfael's herbal kingdom. It begins by tracing the history of herbals and herb gardens, and places Cadfael's herb garden in the context of the monastic gardens at Shrewsbury. It describes Cadfael's work as a healer, one of his duties being to supply medicines for the infirmary, and traces a typical year in the life of this devoted herbalist. The A-Z section of the book lists all the herbs and plants mentioned in The Brother Cadfael Chronicles, and explains their various uses in medieval times - before the days of modern antibiotics, medicines, and flavorings, herbs and herbal remedies were an essential part of the medieval world. Most could be found in Cadfaels' beloved herb garden, or in the surrounding fields and hedgerows, faithfully evoked in full color in this unique and informative book.

......The Green Pharmacy : New Discoveries in Herbal Remedies for Common Diseases and Conditions from the World's Foremost Authority on Healing Herbs by James A. Duke

Health and Fitness Editor's Recommended Book, 09/01/97: There's still a lot to learn about the healing power of plants, James Duke points out, but what we do know is already prodigious. Much of that knowledge is gathered in The Green Pharmacy, an A-to-Z guide to that relies on plant-based medicines to cure what ails us. Between the listings, Duke crams personal anecdotes from a lifetime of studying herbs, berries, and bark. For example, he relates how he worried about telling a pregnant niece that ginger could help alleviate her morning sickness because he'd learned from a pharmacologist that ginger could also induce miscarriage. Then he solved the mystery: he'd recommended ginger tea, which contains about 250 milligrams of ginger. The Chinese, he learned, use about 80 times that much to end pregnancies--another testimony to the amazing versatility of these natural medicines.

Synopsis: From the jungles of the Amazon rain forest to the research labs of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Dr. Duke has scrutinized and evaluated the healing potential of thousands of plants, and created a monumental botanical database of the herbs and foods that can safely be used at home to heal disease. 75 illustrations.

.....Adriana's Spice Caravan : Exciting Cross-Cultural Recipes Using over 100 Easily Obtainable, Exotic Herbs, Spices, and Blends by Adriana Zabarkes, Rochelle Zabarkes

Cooking Editor's Recommended Book, 04/01/98: About 10,000 years ago, when people added leaves, sticks, or seeds to meals, they "not only changed the flavors of food, they changed the history of the world, too," say mother-and-daughter team Rochelle and Adrianna Zabarkes. The opening section of Adrianna's Spice Caravan gives background on some 48 spices and seasonings, from allspice to vanilla. The middle section, "Blends, Rubs and Marinades of the World," will help you season a universe of dishes. These, and all 150 recipes, are ethnic or related to ethnic dishes. So, you find pungently Italianate Halibut Puttanesca, Peruvian Roast Chicken redolent with garlic and sweet paprika, creamy Fragrant Rice simmered in coconut milk with lemon grass, and savory Devilishly Hot Fruit Salad to serve as a chutneylike accompaniment. The book also includes a number of other features that cooks will find invaluable: a list of mail-order sources, exquisitely descriptive notes that precede each recipe, and historical and literary references in the margins that provide a treasure of additional information. Even the type, which is displayed in tones of teal and terra cotta, gives Adrianna's Spice Caravan a visual lilt that is as inspired as the off-beat recipes.

.......The Book of Beads : A Practical and Inspirational Guide to Beads and Jewelry Making by Janet Coles, Robert Budwig

Arts and Crafts Editor's Recommended Book, 03/15/98: This stunning volume utilizes glorious color photos to catalog all types of beads (glass, wood, metal, ceramic, natural, semiprecious, plastic, novelty, and collectible), offer design guidelines on planning jewelry (considerations of bead shape, texture, size, weight, and color), and document various practical considerations (findings, equipment, basic how-tos of creating earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and brooches). The section on themes and special occasions, complete with directions for each project, features designs for evening wear, summer styles, holiday looks, weddings, children's items, and African- and Indian-inspired pieces. Even the purely informational and visual spreads (those without actual how-to instructions) offer endless inspiration and ideas for beaded creations.

....Beads : An Exploration of Bead Traditions Around the World by Janet Coles, Robert Budwig, Jonathan Lovekin

.....Beadweaving : New Needle Techniques & Original Designs by Ann Benson

Benson capitalizes on a renewed interest in bead craft in this beautiful book that turns craft into wearable art. Using black-and-white diagrams to clarify procedures, she introduces two types of beadwork--needle weaving, in which beads are threaded together, and card stitching, in which beads are sewn directly on to a backing of lightweight cardboard or construction paper. But techniques are only a small part of this book. More than 40 gorgeous projects--mostly jewelry and decorative accessories--are included, with graphed or gridded patterns, step-by-step instructions, and a complete list of materials right down to bead size and color. It's a splendid book for the patient craftsperson.

......Creative Bead Jewelry : Weaving, Looming, Stringing, Wiring, Making Beads by Carol Taylor

.......The Irresistible Bead : Designing & Creating Exquisite Beadwork Jewelry by Linda Fry Kenzle

Arts and Crafts Editor's Recommended Book, 03/15/98: An excellent introduction to many aspects of bead craft, The Irresistible Bead thoroughly explains how to design your own jewelry and bring the designs to life using wirework, stringing, card beading, weaving, and polymer-clay techniques. Each of the 20 clearly illustrated projects is fully explained in step-by-step instructions. The chapters for each technique conclude with a helpful "designer's notebook" that is filled with colored diagrams offering several more ideas for exploring the methods. The final chapter showcases elaborate work by nine bead artists, and the seven helpful appendices include charts of bead sizes, diagrams of various findings, a glossary, and three different design graphs that can be photocopied and used over and over for your own designs.

Synopsis: Jewelry designs to suit every taste are included, such as Victorian brooches, shimmering amulet bags, and brightly colored clay necklaces. The Irresistable Bead captures the allure of beads while taking beadwork jewelry into the 21st century. Twenty-one jewelry projects are explained with color illustrations and beautiful color photographs.

.....Basic Jewelry Making Techniques by Jinks McGrath, Susan Tolland

...... Making Wire Jewelry : 60 Easy Projects in Silver, Copper & Brass by Helen Clegg, Mary Larom

The Encyclopedia of Jewelry-Making Techniques: A Comprehensive Visual Guide to Traditional and Contemporary Techniques by Jinks McGrath

Beads and Cabochons : How to Create Fashion Earrings and Jewelry by Patricia Lyman

The History of Beads : From 30,000 B.C. to the Present by Lois Sherr Dubin, Togashi (Photographer), Lois Scherr Dubin

One of the most comprehensive works on beads ever.

Beads : Make Your Own Unique Jewelery by Stefany Tomalin

Adventures in Creating Earrings by Laura Reid, R. L. Smith, Monte Smith

The Art and Craft of Jewelry by Janet Fitch, Kevin Summers (Photographer