The scope and potential of mouldmaking and casting is fascinating, and makes it one of the most exciting processes available to craftsmen. Its opportunities have been developed and expanded further by a range of methods and materials made available to the domestic market.
Mouldmaking and Casting is a technical manual of the many techniques of this ancient craft and art form. With step-by-step illustrations, it explains the materials required and the processes involved to create reproductions of a range of pieces.
Nick Brooks's Promise Boys is a trailblazing, blockbuster YA mystery about three teen boys of colour who must investigate their principal's murder to clear their own names. For fans of Angie Thomas, Jason Reynolds, and Karen McManus. The Urban Promise Prep School vows to turn boys into men. As students, J.B., Ramón, and Trey are forced to follow the prestigious "program's" strict rules. Extreme discipline, they've been told, is what it takes to be college bound, to avoid the fates of many men in their neighborhoods. This, the Principal Moore Method, supposedly saves lives. But when Moore ends up murdered and the cops come sniffing around, the trio emerges as the case's prime suspects. With all three maintaining their innocence, they must band together to track down the real killer before they are arrested. But is the true culprit hiding among them? This gripping thriller shines a glaring light on how the system too often condemns Black and Latinx teen boys to failure before they've even had a chance at success. 'Thrilling . . . Promise Boys will stay with you long after the last page' - Karen M. McManus, author of One of Us Is Lying
Sixth-grader and self-proclaimed genius inventor, Ethan Fairmont, along with his ex-best friend Kareem, and new-kid Juan Carlos stumble across an extraterrestrial visitor they name Cheese, who is stuck on Earth in need of serious repairs, spicy snacks, and total secrecy.
This collection presents a series of erotic haiku that explore the emotional and physical dimensions of a passionate love affair. Through vivid imagery and succinct expression, the poems capture the intensity and complexities of desire, offering readers a unique glimpse into the nuances of intimacy. The author, known for works like "The Good Death" and "Indecent Acts," brings a fresh perspective to the art of haiku, intertwining romance and sensuality in a captivating format.
Perfect for those interested in learning more about what the Bible actually says but who have neither the time nor the interest to read the actual thing Ever thought you should know more about what's in the Bible, not because you believe in any religion, but because it's the most read book in history? Before you dust off the family Bible, or reach into the hotel bed stand, The Nonbeliever's Guide to Bible Stories will save you a lot of time and trouble. Coupling an editor's pen with a skeptic's commentary and humorist's wit, it offers the highlights of each book of the Bible, from Genesis to Revelation, and distills them into quick, entertaining, bite-sized chunks. It's all here: the characters, famous quotes, tall tales, and references often heard in film, music, art, literature, and conversation. You'll also learn about all the sex, murder, harlotry, intrigue, magic tricks, ghosts, and sin that help fill sermons on Sunday mornings.
"Ethan Fairmont and his friends attempt intergalactic communication and discover danger lurking close to home"--Provided by publisher.
V 35. knižnej prílohe časopisu o poézii Vertigo sa nachádza výber civilne orientovaných básní zo starších zbierok Petra Hrušku, ale aj doteraz nepublikovaných.