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|  | The New Maiolica by Matthias Ostermann
The practice of tin glaze spans thousands of years of history, from its inception in Mesopotamia, through its flowering in Islamic culture, its brilliant heyday during the Italian Renaissance, and its current active revival around the world. It has always been a medium both varied and expressive that has inspired ceramists and artists alike over the centuries to ply their brushes in an exuberance of painted decoration and narrative. Within the field of ceramics, maiolica, with its stable color-holding glaze surface, is unique as a medium-indeed, it has been called a painter`s medium. The New Maiolica is conceived by Matthias Ostermann as a workshop in print, guiding the reader progressively through some of the conceptual, material, and technical concerns that inform this versatile and compelling medium. The work of more than fifty international ceramists is shown, giving evidence of the great variety of contemporary expression in tin glaze. There is also an examination of the problems that can occur in maiolica production, and suggested solutions, followed by a list of recommended reading, with food for philosophical, aesthetic, and technical thought. AUTHOR: Matthias Ostermann
PUBLISHER: University of Pennsylvania Press
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Antiques & Collectibles 
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 | An Open Heart by Nicholas Vreeland, Dalai Lama XIV
Description not available.The Dalai Lama shares some of his key teachings on the practice of compassion, presenting a collection of meditations designed to help readers open their hearts when dealing with others, and introduces the fundamental philosophy of Buddhism and its core concepts. Reprint. 150,000 first printing. AUTHOR: Nicholas Vreeland, Dalai Lama XIV
PUBLISHER: Little, Brown & Company
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Advice
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 | The War Within by Robert Daniels
They are silent sins, and therefore some of the most difficult to conquer. The good news is that for men who are battling pornography, lust and other sexual temptations, God has provided several means of escape--all specifically fleshed out in this book through wartime and naval analogies, scriptural teaching and personal testimony. Complete with discussion questions, this book will take Christian men to a new level of purity. AUTHOR: Robert Daniels
PUBLISHER: Crossway Books
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Advice
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 | The Multi-Orgasmic Couple by Douglas Abrams, Maneewan Chia, Mantak Chia, Rachel Carlton Abrams
In this witty guide, a Taoist sexuality expert offers advice to couples on harmonizing two unique sexual personalities so that both partners may increase the frequency, duration, and intensity of their orgasms. Encouraging readers to incorporate spirituality into their sex lives, he suggests that ultimate satisfaction is only obtainable after two lovers identify and accept each others' souls. The artist who illustrated the original THE JOY OF SEX supplements the instructive text with line drawings. AUTHOR: Douglas Abrams, Maneewan Chia, Mantak Chia, Rachel Carlton Abrams
PUBLISHER: HarperCollins Publishers
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Advice
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 | Chained to the Desk by Bryan E. Robinson
A family therapist takes a close look at work addiction and discusses ways to identify and help those who suffer from this problem--one that is often taken for granted or misunderstood by coworkers, spouses, and children of the workaholic. AUTHOR: Bryan E. Robinson
PUBLISHER: New York University Press
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Advice
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 | The Read-Aloud Handbook by Jim Trelease
Description not available.A new edition of the acclaimed literacy handbook explains the importance of reading aloud to children while offering guidance on how to set up a read-aloud atmosphere in the home or classroom and presenting more than 1,500 children's titles that are ideal for reading aloud. Original. AUTHOR: Jim Trelease
PUBLISHER: Penguin Group (USA) Incorporated
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Advice
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