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Arte del pueblo Arte del pueblo Museo de Arte Popular. With the collaboration of anthropologists, collectors, writers, historians, researchers, jewelers and other intellectuals the MAP presents this fine edition that contains a detailed study of the vari… OL11718279W
The Creative Entrepreneur The Creative Entrepreneur Lisa Sonora Beam The Creative Entrepreneur takes readers on an inner journey of creative exploration to discover how to make their dreams of creative livelihood real, as they craft their own Artist's Business Journal… OL15182293W
Red brick, Black Mountain, white clay Red brick, Black Mountain, white clay Christopher E. G. Benfey " An incandescent journey to unearth the beginnings of American art. An unforgettable voyage across the reaches of America and the depths of memory, Red Brick, Black Mountain, White Clay tells the s… OL16184357W
The thread that binds The thread that binds Pamela Train Leutz "A collection of 21 interviews with modern private practice bookbinders, exploring both their challenges and successes in the business as well as the common 'threads' that connect their stories. Illu… OL16516546W
The new artisans The new artisans Olivier Dupon Profiling over seventy artisans who use craft techniques to create stylish, whimsical, desirable objects, this book features hundreds of one-of-a-kind, handmade wonders from all over the world.--From… OL16531384W
Colonial jobs Colonial jobs Verna Fisher Provides information about the jobs people had during colonial times in America, how they learned the skills they needed, how jobs were chosen, and how modern work compares with that of the colonists. OL16629102W
Indian artisans Indian artisans S. B. Chakrabarti,Ranjit Kumar Bhattacharya Collection of contributions made by eminent scholars in their respective fields of excellence. OL17868609W
Made to last Made to last Vanessa Murray In a world full of mass-produced, disposable goods, there is a movement focused on sourcing unique and durable products that reflect true craftsmanship. Made to Last is a celebration of these product… OL19734888W
Textiles of Timor Textiles of Timor Roy W. Hamilton,Joanna Barrkman "This book examines the textile traditions across Timor, delineating approximately twenty different style areas. It explores the uniqueness of these regional styles as well as the borrowings among th… OL20008337W
Finding the flavors we lost Finding the flavors we lost Patric Kuh "An award-winning restaurant critic for Los Angeles Magazine and a former restaurant cook profiles the major figures in the so-called artisanal food movement who brought exceptional taste back to foo… OL20028819W
Social responsibility in the global market Social responsibility in the global market Mary Ann Littrell "Social Responsibility in the Global Market illuminates an alternative way of conducting business that bridges the consumer's social concerns and the producer's financial concern through a compatible… OL20544654W
Think fair trade first! Think fair trade first! Ingrid Hess Stella and Henry are searching for the perfect birthday gift for their mother. With the help of Aunt Mabel, the two children discover the world of Fair Trade and learn how shopping wisely can help im… OL21807507W
Les Artisans en activité Les Artisans en activité Alfred Könner L'auteur décrit en un texte concis, une douzaine de métiers traditionnels : celui du forgeron, du potier, du tisserand, etc. Sur une double page sont représentés deux métiers, abondamment illustrés, … OL24174601W
Autonomía artesanal Autonomía artesanal Gloria Stella Barrera Jurado "Con sus obras los maestros artesanos kamsá brindan lecciones cotidianas de dignidad y sabiduria. En ellas se pueden reconocer códigos anónimos y colectivos que se respetan y perpetuan; también espac… OL24249476W
Impact of foreign aid on rural artisans in India Impact of foreign aid on rural artisans in India Mumtaz Ali Khan Evaluation of the progress in handloom, handicrafts, and leather sectors in Karnataka, during 1981-1985. OL2597685W
People who make things People who make things Carolyn Meyer Traces the history of spinning and weaving, patchwork and quilting, silversmithing, jewelry making, glassblowing, pottery, woodworking, and bookbinding and examines the lives of two or three artisans… OL56869W
Institutional finance and rural artisans Institutional finance and rural artisans Smrutirekha Mohanty Study conducted in Orissa, India. OL6052337W
Colonial craftsmen and the beginnings of American industry Colonial craftsmen and the beginnings of American industry Edwin Tunis Describes and illustrates the work of craftsmen and artisans in Colonial America. Shows types of work done in town shops and manufacturies, as well as, in homes, village shops, and country forges. OL61509W
Venice Master Artisans Venice Master Artisans Norbert Heyl 270 pages : 32 cm OL6240032W
Fine trades Fine trades Suzanne Seed Men and women engaged in highly specialized trades, including a piano tuner, violin maker, master vintner, and an arborist, discuss their occupations, training, and the personal rewards of their work. OL6817874W
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