This authoritative reference work identifies thousands of marks from American, English and European potters. In the main body of the text, the marks are presented by potter in alphabetical order. Included in each potter's listing is the location of the firm, a brief history of the company, the span of years from the firm's establishment until its dissolution, and any former and subsequent company affiliations associated with that firm. The marks associated with that potter are presented in chronological order. Also provided are listings of further readings for those wishing either to delve deeper into the history of the firm or to view images of wares upon which these marks appear. American and Canadian importers, and the potters for whom they imported wares, are also identified. In addition, numerous appendices provide future information pertaining to ware types and printed patterns produced by the various potters, registry dates, and much more. A glossary of pottery terms and an extensive bibliography round out the presentation. This encyclopedia, years in the making, provides the most current research on potters spanning two hundred years and is the essential reference for everyone interested in ceramics.
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Heftier than most trophy trout, Ken Schultz's thoroughly comprehensive reference may be too big to fit into your fly box, but it'll take you more places than a marlin fighting a hook. Schultz knows what he's talking about; a staffer at Field & Stream for more than 25 years, he's held seven world fishing records at one time or another and was recently inducted into the Fishing Hall of Fame. Somewhere along the way, he put down his rod long enough to reel in more than 100 expert contributors from around the world to help compile what should be the definitive reference on all things angling for some time. More than 2,200 entries cover the whole ocean--plus rivers, streams, lakes, and ponds--of sportfishing with topics ranging from technique and equipment to the fish themselves. You want the ABCs of sonar? It's here. Unsure what a Kirby hook looks like? Schultz'll show you. How do you drift fish? This is where to learn. Hundreds of species are present and accounted for, their entries accompanied by photographs and/or watercolors. Say, for example, you want to land an Atlantic Bonito. The Fishing Encyclopedia will tell you the fish's Latin name is Sarda sarda, it's a relative of tuna, and it has a reputation for putting up a fight and tasting good once you catch it. Schultz also adds detailed information on its markings, size, habitat, behavior, and feeding habits and even offers some counsel on how best to catch it. The Fishing Encyclopedia may not be able to physically catch something for you, but it'll tell you pretty much everything you want to know about anything--other than maybe that old shoe--you manage to land on your own. --Jeff Silverman
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The Best-Selling Dog Book of All Time! From Affenpinschers to Yorkshire Terriers, with all the breeds and varieties in between, there is only one source for all the breed standards, all the canine sports and all you need to know about choosing, living with and enjoying purebred dogs. The Complete Dog Book Official Publication of the American Kennel Club"If the dog owner can buy only one book, this has to be the one!" ?The New York TimesA Howell Dog Book of Distinction
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Encyclopedia of Urban Legends
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Guinness World Records is the world's best-selling copyright book, and it's a record-breaking publishing phenomenon! It has historically rocked the best-seller charts selling over 4 million copies annually, with publications printed in over 22 different languages. The 2003 edition includes fabulous, expanded new sections based on feedback from readers. And with over 1,000 new records, the 2003 edition is sure to be a record-breaking best-seller! - Up front is a large section dedicated to the most fascinating and inspiring records of heroism, human achievement, and amazing survival against all odds - from balloon flights around the world to deep-sea divers to avalanche survivors. - The 2003 edition also offers an expansive focus on the latest and most amazing advances in military technology, from the world's fastest spy planes to the most sophisticated submarines to the latest advances in robotic vehicles. - The 2003 sports section ( a perennial favorite ( has been super-sized to include even more records about Extreme Sports and the Olympics, as well as exotic and amazing games from around the globe. Of course, the editors have included updates on the classic records, and a fun "how to break a record" section as well. And with a holographic cover, if there was ever a can't-miss edition of the Guinness World Records book, it would be the 2003 edition!
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Amedeo Modigliani (1884-1920) is one of the greatest - and most misunderstood - artists of the twentieth century. His incisive portraits, erotically charged nudes, beautiful drawings, and primitivistic sculpture have been admired for decades. Modigliani's work, however, has typically been examined in the limited context of his so-called bohemian, anti-intellectual lifestyle. This groundbreaking book revises this approach toward Modigliani's art, presenting a convincing revisionist examination of the unique historical, social, religious, and cultural significance of his oeuvre. Modigliani: Beyond the Myth looks at the artist and his art from a variety of important perspectives: his proud heritage as a Sephardic Jew, whose spirituality embraced non-Western, classical, and Christian iconography while retaining his own ethnic identity; his critical engagement with the dialogues of the most radical of his avant-garde contemporaries (Picasso, Soutine, Matisse, and Brancusi); the influence of tribal art and Judaism on his portraiture; the representation of the female nude in his works from a feminist cultural perspective; and the remarkable reception of his work in Italy during his lifetime. Lavishly illustrated and including a detailed chronology of his life, this fascinating book situates Modigliani anew in the history of twentieth-century art.
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The history of the world comes to life in a brand-new way in a groundbreaking visual reference from two trusted leaders in the information industry. This stunning guide is a fact-filled and visual journey like no other through the last 150+ years of world history. Its easy-to-follow format pairs informative and engaging text with thousands of revealing historical photos.A comprehensive chronology from Encyclopædia Britannica, the worldwide authority in knowledge and education, includes more than 6,000 time line entries organized into the following categories: Science, Medicine, and Technology; Religion, Philosophy, and Education; History and Politics; Business and Commerce; Daily Life and Society; and The Arts. In addition to the timeline, numerous spotlight articles delve deeper into specific subjects.The thousands of historical photos in the book are drawn from the incomparable collection of Getty Images. The accompanying CD-ROM includes an additional 20,000 images, online access to gettyimages.com provides links to 2 million additional photos, and clicking on Britannica.com gives 20 million more historical facts.Without question, The Encyclopædia Britannica/Getty Images History of the World in Photographs is a newsworthy leap forward in its use of technology to organize and present history in all its vivid detail. It's sure to be this year's gift of choice for dads, grads, and history buffs everywhere. Recommended system for the CD-ROM: PC running Windows-XP or Windows Vista, or Macintosh running Safari 3. A CD-ROM or compatible optical drive is required. Most features of the software are available to Macintosh users, though not all.
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Comprehensive and coherent with scholarly articles that are easily understandable, the Encyclopedia of Social Work puts the complete knowledge base of the profession, and an indispensable personal reference library, at a readers fingertips. The new 2003 Supplement expands coverage of such important areas as education, employment, Medicare and Medicaid, mental illness, and social welfare. Seventeen new entries address emerging topics that reflect changes in society and in the profession, including conservatism and social welfare, issues of multiculturalism and cultural diversity, strengths-based practice, hate crimes, and a variety of economic issues. Arranged in a user-friendly format that complements the three-volume Encyclopedia of Social Work and 1997 Supplement, searches are quick and effortless. Entries are in alphabetic order, word by word; colons within a title indicate a secondary sort. The editors have provided as many ways as possible to research a topic, including subject cross-references, a highly detailed and easy-to-follow index, Readers Guides, key words, author listings and bylines, and bibliographic information. The 2003 Supplement, along with the Encyclopedia of Social Work, 19th Edition and 1997 Supplement is an essential tool for fact finding, studying for licensing exams, supplementing course work, preparing papers, initiating literature searches, and supporting practice decisions. For practitioners, scholars, and students, it is the foundation of any social work collection!Also available:The Social Work Dictionary - ISBN 087101355XEthical Standards in Social Work: A Review of the NASW Code of Ethics - ISBN 0871013711NASW Press NASW Press, a division of National Association of Social Workers (NASW), is a leading scholarly press in the social sciences. We serve faculty, practitioners, agencies, libraries, clinicians, and researchers throughout the United States and abroad. Known for attracting expert authors, the NASW Press delivers professional information to hundreds of thousands of readers through its scholarly journals, books, and reference works.Some of the areas we publish in include:-Social work in the field of aging-Models of social work-Social work with children and adolescents-Ethics in social work-Community organization-Professional development
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The legendary Jack the Ripper terrorized Londonâs prostitutes in 1888, and horrified the world with his cruelty. These horrific unsolved murders and stories of the terrifying desecration of his victimâs bodies still captivate the world 100 years later. Police reports, newspaper articles, photographs, commentary, illustrations and much more, this is the ultimate resource for any researcher or follower of Ripper lore.
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Many of the traditions which we think of as very ancient in their origins were not in fact sanctioned by long usage over the centuries, but were invented comparatively recently. This book explores examples of this process of invention - the creation of Welsh and Scottish 'national culture'; the elaboration of British royal rituals in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries; the origins of imperial rituals in British India and Africa; and the attempts by radical movements to develop counter-traditions of their own. It addresses the complex interaction of past and present, bringing together historians and anthropologists in a fascinating study of ritual and symbolism which poses new questions for the understanding of our history.
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