This volume of stunning photographs and information on agates, some of the most beautiful semiprecious stones, deals with their collecting, cutting and polishing and has a detailed map of where they can be found.

Agates

Science & Math

Macpherson, H. C.

Earth Sciences

Natl Museums of Scotland

Australian decorative arts: 1820s-1990s : Art Gallery of South Australia

Australian Decorative Arts: 1820S-1990s : Art Gallery of South Australia

Arts & Photography

Decorative Arts & Design

Into the Foreground: A Century of Scottish Women in Photographs

This work provides a visual record of women in Scotland. The photographs highlight contrasts of class and background, of domestic and community environments, of work and change. Captions are provided by Jenni Calder.

Politics & Social Sciences

Leneman, Leah

CALDER, JENNI

Social Sciences

Cromarty, Alison

The book of papers from the seminal conference in Edinburgh and St. Andrews in 1992 covers the development of photography in Scotland, where it blossomed, and in Europe including Annan's "pictorialism" and his exploration of photogravure, the works of Alfred Stieglitz, D. O. Hill, John Adamson, Robert Demachy, Eduard Steichen and others. Distributed by Woodstocker Books.

Photography 1900: The Edinburgh Symposium

A survey of scientific instrument making by the ingenious Scots in workshops throughout their country. Distributed by Woostocker Books.

Brass & Glass: Scientific Instrument Making Workshops in Scotland As Illustrated by Instruments from the Arthur Frank Collection at the Royal Museum

Clarke, T. N.

Simpson, A. D. C.

Morrison-Low, A.D.

History

This title is useful for corporate professionals who need to prepare the best PowerPoint presentations. In addition to the basics of creating, editing, and delivering presentations, readers learn how to incorporate information easily and consistently from Word, Access and Excel, how to troubleshoot common PowerPoint problems and presentation problems.

The Green Mantle: A Celebration of the Revival in 1687 of the Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle

Burnett, Charles J.

Bennett, Helen

Scottish United Services Museum

National Museums of Scotland

Paintings and personal personal objects, along with stories of the colorful kings and queens who ruled Scotland for 300 turbulent years, a dynasty that survived intrigue and civil war until the collapse of the Jocobite cause. Distributed by Woodstocker Books.

Dynasty: The Royal House of Stewart

THOMSON, D.

Marshall, R. K.

Caldwell, D. H.

Cheape, H.

Dalgleish, G.

The National Museums of Scotland's collection of Italian maiolica (tin-glazed earthenware) dates from the 15th to the early 20th century and includes examples by masters of Renaissance maiolica, such as five pieces from a service painted by Nicola da Urbino. This book discusses the history and production of maiolica and represents all the leading workshops and centres of production. Each entry is illustrated by one or more photographs and the introduction traces an outline of developments in shape, style and painting. Sources of inspiration to Renaissance artists are also discussed.

Italian Maiolica in the National Museums of Scotland (National Museums of Scotland Information Series No 5)

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Curnow, Celia

Antiques & Collectibles

Survey of scientific instrument making trade literature and  detailed bibliography of material held in libraries, museums and other  collections in Europe and the United States. Distributed by  Woodstocker Books.

Handlist of Scientific Instrument Maker's Trade Catalogues

Business & Money

Burnett, J.

Gee, B.

Anderson, R.G.W.

Industries

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