A Potter's Companion

A Potter's Companion

Author: Ronald Larsen

Publisher: Inner Traditions / Bear & Co

Published: 1993

Total Pages: 246

ISBN-13: 9780892814459

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A collection of literature (essays, stories, poems) about the fascinating history, aesthetics and philosophy behind making pots, or any other works, by hand.


The Complete Potter's Companion

The Complete Potter's Companion

Author: Tony Birks

Publisher:

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 192

ISBN-13: 9781840913170

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Second revised edition of a pottery handbook for beginner and experienced potters, providing instructions for making, decorating, glazing and firing thrown, hand-built and cast or moulded pottery, including paper clay, glazes, firings and kilns. A suppliers' list and glossary is included and gallery spreads present the work of modern potters.


The Unofficial Harry Potter Companion Volume 1: Sorcerer's Stone

The Unofficial Harry Potter Companion Volume 1: Sorcerer's Stone

Author: Alohomora!

Publisher:

Published: 2022-05-03

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 1948174936

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The Unofficial Harry Potter Companion Volume 1: Sorcerer's Stone is a guided analysis of the first Harry Potter novel, exploring each chapter's connections, hidden details, fandom theories, facts, and analytical questions about the incredible Wizarding World.


Pottery for Beginners

Pottery for Beginners

Author: Kara Leigh Ford

Publisher: Page Street Publishing

Published: 2021-10-05

Total Pages: 192

ISBN-13: 1645673030

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Everything You Need to Get Started with Pottery If you ever daydream about delving into pottery but aren’t sure where to begin, this is your book. Professional potter Kara Leigh Ford will be your personal pottery guide, helping you to overcome any doubts about your abilities. All you need are curiosity and a few simple tools to mold stunning stoneware with confidence. Inspiring projects and primers on equipment, technique, clay types and setting up a workspace make pottery approachable for complete newcomers, as well as budding potters who want to hone their skills. Plus, gorgeous photos from Kara’s studio offer visual guidance every step of the way. Enter the wonderful world of ceramics with hand building, the meditative method behind your next mug, spoon set or soap dish. When you’re ready for the wheel, easy-to-follow instructions cover the foundations of throwing bowls, plates, vases and other beginner-friendly kitchenware like a pro. Each stand-alone piece builds upon a skill introduced in the previous project: Craft all ten and you’ve learned pottery’s fundamentals! Tutorials on glazing and decorative techniques will help you discover your own unique style and understand the basics of the firing process—whether in your own kiln or at a community studio—ensuring beautifully finished pieces. Kara’s can-do approach brings handmade ceramic creations fully within reach. Whether you want to make charming home décor or thoughtful gifts for loved ones, you’ll find all you need to embark on your pottery journey.


The Cambridge Companion to Singing

The Cambridge Companion to Singing

Author: John Potter

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2000-04-13

Total Pages: 300

ISBN-13: 1139825771

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Ranging from medieval music to Madonna and beyond, this book covers in detail the many aspects of the voice. The volume is divided into four broad areas. Popular Traditions begins with an overview of singing traditions in world music and continues with aspects of rock, rap and jazz. The Voice in the Theatre includes both opera singing from the beginnings to the present day and twentieth-century stage and screen entertainers. Choral Music and Song features a history of the art song, essential hints on singing in a larger choir, the English cathedral tradition and a history of the choral movement in the United States. The final substantial section on performance practices ranges from the voice in the Middle Ages and the interpretation of early singing treatises to contemporary vocal techniques, ensemble singing, the teaching of singing, children's choirs, and a comprehensive exposition of vocal acoustics.


A Companion to the Roman Empire

A Companion to the Roman Empire

Author: David S. Potter

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2008-04-15

Total Pages: 728

ISBN-13: 1405178264

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A Companion to the Roman Empire provides readers with aguide both to Roman imperial history and to the field of Romanstudies, taking account of the most recent discoveries. This Companion brings together thirty original essays guidingreaders through Roman imperial history and the field of Romanstudies Shows that Roman imperial history is a compelling and vibrantsubject Includes significant new contributions to various areas of Romanimperial history Covers the social, intellectual, economic and cultural historyof the Roman Empire Contains an extensive bibliography


The Unofficial Harry Potter Companion

The Unofficial Harry Potter Companion

Author: Duane M. Searle

Publisher: CreateSpace

Published: 2012-02-01

Total Pages: 346

ISBN-13: 9781470003487

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"A complete dictionary of all the magical persons, places and things identified in the Harry Potter series of J. K. Rowling. It includes chapter and page references to take the reader back to the original sources. There are also quick reference lists of many common subjects such as beasts and creatures, books and publications, charms, curses, house rosters, jokes and gag devices, magical devices and objects, plants, potions, quidditch terminology and much more. An indispensible resource tool to navigate around and to better appreciate the complexity of the novels." --Back cover.


Harry Potter - a Magical Year

Harry Potter - a Magical Year

Author: J. K. Rowling

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2021

Total Pages: 248

ISBN-13: 1526640872

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A Magical Year takes readers on an unforgettable journey through the seasons at Hogwarts. Jim Kay's incredible illustrations, paired with much loved quotations from J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter novels, bring to life all of the magic, beauty and wonder of the wizarding world. This is an irresistible gift book for anyone who has ever been captivated by the Boy Who Lived. Each day features a favourite anniversary or meaningful memory from the Harry Potter novels. All around, Jim Kay's scenic artwork and decorative painter's marks bring that moment to life in breathtaking detail. His unique interpretation is both captivating and transporting - picture frozen icicles glinting on the snowy towers of Hogwarts, the dancing eyes of Professor Albus Dumbledore, or the infectious hustle and bustle of Diagon Alley. Inside, a selection of his most iconic illustrations are joined by previously unseen pencil sketches and preparatory pieces, offering a unique and fascinating insight into the artist's sketchbook. Jim Kay's dazzling depiction of the wizarding world has been enchanting readers since the publication of the groundbreaking Illustrated Edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone in 2015. Now, as he continues to illustrate the stories, both lifelong fans and new readers can explore that world further. The Kate Greenaway Medal winner's bewitching character studies, sweeping landscapes and beautifully observed pencil details reveal the skill and process of an artist working at the peak of his powers. This is the perfect gift to give at birthdays and Christmas, to share at bedtime or to make a friend smile. A Magical Year brings together Harry, Ron, Hermione and a host of other beloved characters in a glorious illustrated compendium that readers everywhere will cherish for years to come.


The Salt Companion to Mina Loy

The Salt Companion to Mina Loy

Author: Rachel C. Potter

Publisher: Salt Publishing

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 272

ISBN-13: 9781876857721

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The Salt Companion to Mina Loy comprises ten new essays by leading scholars and writers on the work of modernist poet Mina Loy. Loy (1882-1966) is increasingly seen as central to Anglo-American modernism, and she is often a set author on British and US undergraduate and MA courses. The Companion will be an invaluable new resource for students and readers of modernism.


The Harry Potter Companion

The Harry Potter Companion

Author: Acascias Riphouse

Publisher: Virtualbookworm Publishing

Published: 2004-07

Total Pages: 548

ISBN-13: 9781589395824

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Explores the true history, folklore, and mythology behind the magical practices, creatures and personalities that appear in J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter books.