Author: Lisa Ann Scott
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0062207601
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 155
Book Description
At the School of Charm, everyone has a wish to whisper. With an enchanting small-town setting, lively storytelling, and a hint of magic, this debut novel is perfect for fans of Ingrid Law, Clare Vanderpool, and Rebecca Stead. Eleven-year-old Chip has always been her daddy's girl, so when he dies she pins her hopes on winning a beauty pageant to show her family of southern belles that she still belongs. But she'd rather be covered in mud than makeup! Can a rough-and-tumble girl ever become a beauty queen? A universal story about finding your place in the world, School of Charm explores themes of loss, family, and friendship.
The School of Beauty and Charm
Author: Melanie Sumner
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 0743446445
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 323
Book Description
In her vividly drawn, bitingly satiric first novel, the Whiting Award-winning young author immerses readers in the wrenching poignancies and comic grotesqueries of one fractious, flamboyant family in contemporary Georgia.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 0743446445
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 323
Book Description
In her vividly drawn, bitingly satiric first novel, the Whiting Award-winning young author immerses readers in the wrenching poignancies and comic grotesqueries of one fractious, flamboyant family in contemporary Georgia.
School of Charm
Author: Lisa Ann Scott
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0062207601
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 155
Book Description
At the School of Charm, everyone has a wish to whisper. With an enchanting small-town setting, lively storytelling, and a hint of magic, this debut novel is perfect for fans of Ingrid Law, Clare Vanderpool, and Rebecca Stead. Eleven-year-old Chip has always been her daddy's girl, so when he dies she pins her hopes on winning a beauty pageant to show her family of southern belles that she still belongs. But she'd rather be covered in mud than makeup! Can a rough-and-tumble girl ever become a beauty queen? A universal story about finding your place in the world, School of Charm explores themes of loss, family, and friendship.
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0062207601
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 155
Book Description
At the School of Charm, everyone has a wish to whisper. With an enchanting small-town setting, lively storytelling, and a hint of magic, this debut novel is perfect for fans of Ingrid Law, Clare Vanderpool, and Rebecca Stead. Eleven-year-old Chip has always been her daddy's girl, so when he dies she pins her hopes on winning a beauty pageant to show her family of southern belles that she still belongs. But she'd rather be covered in mud than makeup! Can a rough-and-tumble girl ever become a beauty queen? A universal story about finding your place in the world, School of Charm explores themes of loss, family, and friendship.
THE CHARM SCHOOL
Author: Susan Wiggs
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1459247922
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 289
Book Description
Book 1 of the Calhoun Chronicles by #1 New York Times bestselling author Susan Wiggs. Boston and Rio de Janeiro, 1851 An awkward misfit in an accomplished Boston family, Isadora Peabody yearns to escape her social isolation and sneaks aboard the Silver Swan, bound for Rio, leaving it all behind. Ryan Calhoun, too, had a good family name. But he'd purposely walked away from everything it afforded him. Driven by his quest to right an old wrong, the fiery, temperamental sea captain barely registers the meek young woman who comes aboard his ship. To the Swan's motley crew, the tides of attraction clearly flow between the two. Teaching her the charms of a lady, they hope to build the confidence she needs to attract not only their lonely captain's attention, but his heart, as well. For everyone knows the greatest charms are not those of the formal lady, but rather the possibilities of a new world built on love. A historical romance.
Publisher: Harlequin
ISBN: 1459247922
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 289
Book Description
Book 1 of the Calhoun Chronicles by #1 New York Times bestselling author Susan Wiggs. Boston and Rio de Janeiro, 1851 An awkward misfit in an accomplished Boston family, Isadora Peabody yearns to escape her social isolation and sneaks aboard the Silver Swan, bound for Rio, leaving it all behind. Ryan Calhoun, too, had a good family name. But he'd purposely walked away from everything it afforded him. Driven by his quest to right an old wrong, the fiery, temperamental sea captain barely registers the meek young woman who comes aboard his ship. To the Swan's motley crew, the tides of attraction clearly flow between the two. Teaching her the charms of a lady, they hope to build the confidence she needs to attract not only their lonely captain's attention, but his heart, as well. For everyone knows the greatest charms are not those of the formal lady, but rather the possibilities of a new world built on love. A historical romance.
Charm School
Author: Vanessa Goertzen
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
ISBN: 1617452726
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
“These cheery quilts demonstrate the versatility of charm squares and will inspire quilters to make use of these popular precuts.” —Library Journal Mind your Ps and Qs . . . precuts and quilt blocks, that is! Popular designer Vanessa Goertzen puts charm squares to the test with 18 projects using precut 5” x 5” squares. Start with fresh, beginner-friendly patterns and build your skills to sew snowballs, stars, flying geese, and more. Using precuts from your stash or your own charms cut from scraps or yardage, you’ll learn tips to take the guesswork out of piecing. Modern and traditional quilters alike will fall in love with these quick, clever, and clean designs! “This book will certainly appeal to any scrap lover! You can use precuts or ‘shop’ your stash to create your own collection of five inch blocks—it is a revelation to see the variety of patterns than can be made from this starting point . . . It truly is a book you would want to give a beginner, but the quilts are so lovely that even more experienced quilters will want to make them.” —Down Under Quilts “An excellent way to begin quilting or to use charm packs.” —yarnsandfabrics.co.uk “You’ll learn how to transform the simple squares into Snowballs, Stars, Flying Geese, and more. This book, featuring both traditional and modern patterns, is a must-have for precut collectors.” —American Patchwork & Quilting
Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc
ISBN: 1617452726
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 132
Book Description
“These cheery quilts demonstrate the versatility of charm squares and will inspire quilters to make use of these popular precuts.” —Library Journal Mind your Ps and Qs . . . precuts and quilt blocks, that is! Popular designer Vanessa Goertzen puts charm squares to the test with 18 projects using precut 5” x 5” squares. Start with fresh, beginner-friendly patterns and build your skills to sew snowballs, stars, flying geese, and more. Using precuts from your stash or your own charms cut from scraps or yardage, you’ll learn tips to take the guesswork out of piecing. Modern and traditional quilters alike will fall in love with these quick, clever, and clean designs! “This book will certainly appeal to any scrap lover! You can use precuts or ‘shop’ your stash to create your own collection of five inch blocks—it is a revelation to see the variety of patterns than can be made from this starting point . . . It truly is a book you would want to give a beginner, but the quilts are so lovely that even more experienced quilters will want to make them.” —Down Under Quilts “An excellent way to begin quilting or to use charm packs.” —yarnsandfabrics.co.uk “You’ll learn how to transform the simple squares into Snowballs, Stars, Flying Geese, and more. This book, featuring both traditional and modern patterns, is a must-have for precut collectors.” —American Patchwork & Quilting
Gothic Charm School
Author: Jillian Venters
Publisher: William Morrow Paperbacks
ISBN: 9780061669163
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
An essential, fully illustrated guidebook to day-to-day Goth living There's more to being a Goth than throwing on some black velvet, dyeing your hair, and calling it a day (or a night). How do you dress with morbid flair when going to a job interview? Is there such a thing as growing too old to be a Goth? How do you explain to your grandma that it's not just a phase? Jillian Venters, a.k.a. "the Lady of the Manners," knows how to be strange and unusual without sacrificing politeness and etiquette. In Gothic Charm School, she offers the quintessential guide to dark decorum for all those who have ever searched for beauty in dark, unexpected places, embraced their individuality, and reveled in decadence . . . and for families and friends who just don't understand.
Publisher: William Morrow Paperbacks
ISBN: 9780061669163
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
An essential, fully illustrated guidebook to day-to-day Goth living There's more to being a Goth than throwing on some black velvet, dyeing your hair, and calling it a day (or a night). How do you dress with morbid flair when going to a job interview? Is there such a thing as growing too old to be a Goth? How do you explain to your grandma that it's not just a phase? Jillian Venters, a.k.a. "the Lady of the Manners," knows how to be strange and unusual without sacrificing politeness and etiquette. In Gothic Charm School, she offers the quintessential guide to dark decorum for all those who have ever searched for beauty in dark, unexpected places, embraced their individuality, and reveled in decadence . . . and for families and friends who just don't understand.
Guilt By Silence
Author: Taylor Smith
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 1474024483
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 414
Book Description
On a cobbled street in old Vienna, an accident leaves David Tardiff a shadow of his brilliant self and his young daughter, Lindsay, severely injured. On a deserted highway in New Mexico, five of the world's leading scientists disappear in a burst of flames.
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 1474024483
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 414
Book Description
On a cobbled street in old Vienna, an accident leaves David Tardiff a shadow of his brilliant self and his young daughter, Lindsay, severely injured. On a deserted highway in New Mexico, five of the world's leading scientists disappear in a burst of flames.
A Touch of Farmhouse Charm
Author: Liz Fourez
Publisher: Page Street Publishing
ISBN: 1624142974
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
Create the Home You’ve Always Dreamed of with Easy, Authentic Farmhouse Décor Opening A Touch of Farmhouse Charm is like taking a breath of fresh, clean country air. With the turn of each page, Liz Fourez leads you on a tour through her family’s house, restored to its 1940s rustic farm style, and teaches you how to make each handmade decoration yourself. The projects require minimal effort, yet add instant charm to any room. With your blue jeans on and a few of the most basic supplies in hand, you’ll be on your way to your dream home in no time. You’ll learn how to make a custom wood Family Name Sign for your living room, a Wooden Boot Tray on Casters for the entryway, a Ruffled Stool Slipcover for the kitchen and a Rustic Wooden Frame for the bedroom, plus decorations for the office, bathroom, kids’ bedroom and playroom. Farmhouse style is about cultivating a connection among family, home and nature; A Touch of Farmhouse Charm helps you bring the warmth and beauty of simpler times to your modern life naturally.
Publisher: Page Street Publishing
ISBN: 1624142974
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 194
Book Description
Create the Home You’ve Always Dreamed of with Easy, Authentic Farmhouse Décor Opening A Touch of Farmhouse Charm is like taking a breath of fresh, clean country air. With the turn of each page, Liz Fourez leads you on a tour through her family’s house, restored to its 1940s rustic farm style, and teaches you how to make each handmade decoration yourself. The projects require minimal effort, yet add instant charm to any room. With your blue jeans on and a few of the most basic supplies in hand, you’ll be on your way to your dream home in no time. You’ll learn how to make a custom wood Family Name Sign for your living room, a Wooden Boot Tray on Casters for the entryway, a Ruffled Stool Slipcover for the kitchen and a Rustic Wooden Frame for the bedroom, plus decorations for the office, bathroom, kids’ bedroom and playroom. Farmhouse style is about cultivating a connection among family, home and nature; A Touch of Farmhouse Charm helps you bring the warmth and beauty of simpler times to your modern life naturally.
The New Christian Charm Course (student)
Author: Emily Hunter
Publisher: Harvest House Publishers
ISBN: 0736936203
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 81
Book Description
Emily Hunter's bestselling Christian Charm Course (185,000 copies sold) has updated content and a fresh design for today's young woman. Classic charm encompasses the body, mind, and soul. This training leads girls in the ways of manners and godliness as they discover what spiritual and physical beauty look like learn to walk, stand, and move with poise choose fashions that are flattering and personal embrace etiquette in all areas of their lives increase their commitment to prayer and Scripture reading Teen girls will exude confidence through their style and grace and in their newfound ability to communicate their faith—the source of their confidence. An updated teacher's edition for the The New Christian Charm Course is also available.
Publisher: Harvest House Publishers
ISBN: 0736936203
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 81
Book Description
Emily Hunter's bestselling Christian Charm Course (185,000 copies sold) has updated content and a fresh design for today's young woman. Classic charm encompasses the body, mind, and soul. This training leads girls in the ways of manners and godliness as they discover what spiritual and physical beauty look like learn to walk, stand, and move with poise choose fashions that are flattering and personal embrace etiquette in all areas of their lives increase their commitment to prayer and Scripture reading Teen girls will exude confidence through their style and grace and in their newfound ability to communicate their faith—the source of their confidence. An updated teacher's edition for the The New Christian Charm Course is also available.
The Sense of Beauty
Author: George Santayana
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Aesthetics
Languages : en
Pages : 296
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Aesthetics
Languages : en
Pages : 296
Book Description
Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences - Drafting and Plain Dressmaking Part 3
Author: Mary Brooks Picken
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
ISBN: 1473353173
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 83
Book Description
Mary Brooks Picken founded the Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences in Scranton, Pennsylvania. An expert on fashion, Picken is an authority on dress, fabric, design, and sewing. She taught "Economics of Fashion" at Columbia University and was one of the five founding directors of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute. Here we have one of her classic books on drafting and dressmaking.
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
ISBN: 1473353173
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 83
Book Description
Mary Brooks Picken founded the Woman's Institute of Domestic Arts and Sciences in Scranton, Pennsylvania. An expert on fashion, Picken is an authority on dress, fabric, design, and sewing. She taught "Economics of Fashion" at Columbia University and was one of the five founding directors of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute. Here we have one of her classic books on drafting and dressmaking.