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Silk and Cotton: Textiles from the Central Asia that Was

Posted By: First1
Date: 30 Dec 2019 04:56:05
Silk and Cotton: Textiles from the Central Asia that Was

Silk and Cotton: Textiles from the Central Asia that Was by Susan Meller
English | December 3rd, 2019 | ISBN: 1419706748 | 336 pages | EPUB | 280.02 MB

The traditional textiles of Central Asia are unknown treasures. Straddling the legendary Silk Road, this vast region stretches from Russia in the west to China in the east. Whether nomadic or sedentary, its peoples created textiles for every aspect of their way of life, from ceremonial objects marking rites of passage, to everyday garments, to practical items for the home. There were suzanis for the marriage bed; prayer mats; patchwork quilts; bridal ensembles; bags for tea, scissors, and mirrors; lovingly embroidered hats and bibs; and robes of every color and pattern.
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The Fine Cotton Fiasco

Posted By: First1
Date: 30 Nov 2019 07:05:34
The Fine Cotton Fiasco

The Fine Cotton Fiasco by Peter Hoysted, Pat Sheil
English | August 20th, 2019 | ISBN: 0143793705 | 336 pages | EPUB | 2.53 MB

Brisbane, 1984. It all started with a simple plan to secretly swap a mediocre horse with a faster one, and rake in the cash with a few well-placed bets. What could possibly go wrong?
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Innovation on Tap: Stories of Entrepreneurship from the Cotton Gin to Broadway's Hamilton

Posted By: First1
Date: 4 Nov 2019 07:14:43
Innovation on Tap: Stories of Entrepreneurship from the Cotton Gin to Broadway's Hamilton

Innovation on Tap: Stories of Entrepreneurship from the Cotton Gin to Broadway's Hamilton by Eric B. Schultz
English | October 29th, 2019 | ISBN: 1626346631 | 352 pages | EPUB | 1.37 MB

Innovation on Tap is the story of innovation in America told through the eyes of 25 entrepreneurs, from Eli Whitney and his cotton gin to Lin-Manuel Miranda and his Broadway smash, Hamilton.
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Olive Cotton

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Date: 22 Oct 2019 08:45:55
Olive Cotton

Olive Cotton by Helen Ennis
English | October 21st, 2019 | ISBN: 146075834X | 544 pages | EPUB | 37.00 MB

A landmark biography of a singular and important Australian photographer, Olive Cotton, by an award-winning writer - beautifully written and deeply moving.
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