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Agile and Iterative Development: A Manager's Guideby Craig LarmanISBN 0131111558 (0-13-111155-8)
Softcover, Prentice Hall
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America Knitsby Melanie Falick, Chris HartloveISBN 1579652875 (1-57965-287-5)
Softcover, Workman Pub Co
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› Find signed collectible books: 'America Knits'Book summary:Not only are the stories a great read, but the photos are so full of color and texture theyll make your fingers itch to start your own scarf or afghan. Glamour
With a passion for textiles and a love of travel, Melanie Falick is the perfect writer for [America Knits]. Vogue Knitting
Acclaimed knitting author Melanie Falick traveled thousands of miles and interviewed dozens of knitters, spinners, dyers, and sheep breeders to create this inspiring and revealing collection of portraits and patterns. With profiles of 38 artisans and farmers,175 beautiful color photographs, and 30 original patterns whose difficulty ranges from basic to advanced, from traditional to contemporary, America Knits is the most complete survey yet published on this highly popular and vital art form in America.
First published in hardcover as Knitting in America (Artisan, 1996) [via]More editions of America Knits:
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Analysis Patterns: Reusable Object Modelsby Martin FowlerISBN 0201895420 (0-201-89542-0)
Hardcover, Addison-Wesley
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Analysis Patterns: Reusable Object Models'Book summary:Patterns are higher-order designs that can be reused across projects and types of computer systems. Analysis Patterns: Reusable Object Models defines over 70 patterns, beginning with some from the business world, such as the Party and Accountability patterns, which define the players in organizations and whom they report to. Many of the other patterns are drawn from the health care industry and mainly show patterns of doctor-patient interactions.
The patterns for financial markets will probably be accessible for the majority of readers. Author Martin Fowler defines a Transaction pattern (and related patterns) as well as several patterns for the Accounting of Objects. He moves on to modeling stock markets with Portfolio, Quote, and Scenario patterns, which define how a price for a stock is determined for a given moment. Interestingly, he establishes patterns for Forward Contracts (for derivatives) as well as Options, and so takes on a complicated area in today's financial markets.
Fowler's considerable design experience in these fields is beneficial, as he is able to define each pattern in both text and software engineering diagrams. Only rarely does the author provide implementations of these designs and those that are furnished are done in Smalltalk, which makes this book more suitable for those who have experience in object design. [via]
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Applying Uml and Patterns: An Introduction to Object-Oriented Analysis and Designby Craig LarmanISBN 0130925691 (0-13-092569-1)
Hardcover, Prentice Hall
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Applying Uml and Patterns: An Introduction to Object-Oriented Analysis and Design, and the Unified Process'Book summary:An introduction to object-oriented analysis and design with UML, this work teaches object-oriented analysis and design (OOA/D) through three iterations of two cohesive, start-to-finish case studies. It teaches how to apply UML in the context of OO software development. [via]
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- Applying UML And Patterns: An Introduction To Object-Oriented Analysis And Design And Iterative Development: ISBN 0131489062 (0-13-148906-2)
Hardcover, Prentice Hall - Applying Uml and Patterns: An Introduction to Object-Oriented Analysis and Design: ISBN 0137488807 (0-13-748880-7)
Hardcover, Prentice Hall - Applying Uml and Patterns: An Introduction to Object-Oriented Analysis and Design, and the Unified Process: ISBN 0130925691 (0-13-092569-1)
Hardcover, Prentice Hall
- Applying UML And Patterns: An Introduction To Object-Oriented Analysis And Design And Iterative Development: ISBN 0131489062 (0-13-148906-2)
Baby Knits: 32 Original Designs for 0-3 Year Oldsby Debbie BlissISBN 0312020619 (0-312-02061-9)
Softcover, St. Martin's Press
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The Baby Knits Bookby Debbie BlissISBN 1570762341 (1-57076-234-1)
Hardcover, Trafalgar Square Pub
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The Baby Knits Book'Book summary:Best-selling author Debbie Bliss is back with a new collection of gorgeous knitwear designs for infants and toddlers--from sweaters and jackets to blankets, booties, and hats.[via]More editions of The Baby Knits Book:
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Big Girl Knits: 30 Big, Bold Projects Shaped for Real Women With Real Curvesby Amy R. Singer, Jillian MorenoISBN 0307336603 (0-307-33660-3)
Hardcover, Random House Inc
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Part knitting instruction, part fashion guide, Big Girl Knits is packed with expert advice to help you make the most of the three Bs: Boobs, Belly, and Butt. All the garments and accessories featured in the book are proportioned to fit and flatter a big girls body. Learn two fabulous adaptations to add to your knitting toolbox that you can apply to any sweater pattern. The book also features an easy-to-use measurement guide and tips to help you choose the right yarn, colors, and styles for you. [via]More editions of Big Girl Knits: 30 Big, Bold Projects Shaped for Real Women With Real Curves:
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The Celtic Collection: Twenty-Five Knitwear Designs for Men and Womenby Alice StarmoreISBN 1570760055 (1-57076-005-5)
Softcover, Trafalgar Square Pub
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- The Celtic Collection: Twenty-Five Knitwear Designs for Men and Women: ISBN 0844672637 (0-8446-7263-7)
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- The Celtic Collection: Twenty-Five Knitwear Designs for Men and Women: ISBN 0844672637 (0-8446-7263-7)
Cool Socks Warm Feetby Lucy NeatbyISBN 0973394005 (0-9733940-0-5)
Softcover, Tradewind Knitwear Designs Inc
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Core J2Ee Patterns: Best Practices and Design Strategiesby John Crupi, Dan Malks, Deepak AlurISBN 0131422464 (0-13-142246-4)
Hardcover, Prentice Hall Ptr
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Core J2Ee Patterns: Best Practices and Design Strategies'Book summary:Patterns are basically design solutions for recurring problems, so Core J2EE Patterns are recurring design solutions for those using J2EE. The authors break these down into presentation, business and integration patterns.
As is usual with pattern books you won't find much code here. The book majors on problem discussions, analysis of the factors you should consider in your design and strategies for the solution implementation.
The authors constantly encourage abstraction, code modularity, non-duplication of code, network efficiency, code maintainability and solution reusability.
While these are the aims we've been encouraged to pursue for years too many pattern books operate at such a high theoretical level they fail to appeal to working programmers. In practice, you could use the patterns discussed with any language but by concentrating on using Java Core J2EE Patterns is able to take a more hands-on approach.
OK, you won't find detail at the level of APIs here, but you will find discussion of where to implement functionality to best leverage Java's architecture and which Java mechanisms to use: for example, implementing entity beans as coarse-grained--rather than fine-grained--objects to reduce the transaction overhead. Not the sort of implementation advice you'll find in language-agnostic pattern books.
Core J2EE Patterns enables you to dramatically cut the design time on enterprise level Java based projects while increasing the likelihood that the project will reach a timely fruition. --Steve Patient [via]
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Corsets and Crinolinesby Norah WaughISBN 0878305262 (0-87830-526-2)
Softcover, Routledge
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Corsets and Crinolines'Book summary:Corsets and Crinolines is a study of the changing shapes of women's dress and how these were produced, how simple laced bodices became corsets of cane, whale-bone and steel, while padding at shoulders and hips gave way to the structures of farthingales, hoops and bustles. Added are contemporary tailors and dressmakers accounts, illustrations, index, a glossary of terms and materials, appendices on the repair and manufacture of corsets and crinolines. [via]
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Design Patterns: Elements of Reusable Object-Oriented Softwareby Ralph Johnson, Erich Gamma, John Vlissides, Richard HelmISBN 0201633612 (0-201-63361-2)
Hardcover, Addison-Wesley
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Design Patterns: Elements of Reusable Object-Oriented Software'Book summary:Published in 1995, design patterns: elements of reusable object-oriented software has elicited a great deal of praise from the press and readers. The 23 patterns contained in the book have become an essential resource for anyone developing reusable software designs. In response to a great number of requests from readers of the book and from the object-oriented community as a whole, these designs patterns, along with the entire text of the book, are being made available on cd. This electronic version will enable students to install the patterns directly onto a computer and create an architecture for using and building reusable components. Produced in html format, the cd is heavily cross-referenced with numerous links to the online text [via]
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Design Patterns Explained: A New Perspective On Object-Oriented Designby Alan Shalloway, James TrottISBN 0321247140 (0-321-24714-0)
Softcover, Addison-Wesley
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Design Patterns Explained: A New Perspective On Object-Oriented Design'Book summary:"One of the great things about the book is the way the authors explain concepts very simply using analogies rather than programming examplesthis has been very inspiring for a product I'm working on: an audio-only introduction to OOP and software development."
Bruce Eckel
"...I would expect that readers with a basic understanding of object-oriented programming and design would find this book useful, before approaching design patterns completely. Design Patterns Explained complements the existing design patterns texts and may perform a very useful role, fitting between introductory texts such as UML Distilled and the more advanced patterns books."
James Noble
Leverage the quality and productivity benefits of patternswithout the complexity! Design Patterns Explained, Second Edition is the field's simplest, clearest, most practical introduction to patterns. Using dozens of updated Java examples, it shows programmers and architects exactly how to use patterns to design, develop, and deliver software far more effectively.
You'll start with a complete overview of the fundamental principles of patterns, and the role of object-oriented analysis and design in contemporary software development. Then, using easy-to-understand sample code, Alan Shalloway and James Trott illuminate dozens of today's most useful patterns: their underlying concepts, advantages, tradeoffs, implementation techniques, and pitfalls to avoid. Many patterns are accompanied by UML diagrams.
Building on their best-selling First Edition, Shalloway and Trott have thoroughly updated this book to reflect new software design trends, patterns, and implementation techniques. Reflecting extensive reader feedback, they have deepened and clarified coverage throughout, and reorganized content for even greater ease of understanding. New and revamped coverage in this edition includes
- Better ways to start "thinking in patterns"
- How design patterns can facilitate agile development using eXtreme Programming and other methods
- How to use commonality and variability analysis to design application architectures
- The key role of testing into a patterns-driven development process
- How to use factories to instantiate and manage objects more effectively
- The Object-Pool Patterna new pattern not identified by the "Gang of Four"
- New study/practice questions at the end of every chapter
Gentle yet thorough, this book assumes no patterns experience whatsoever. It's the ideal "first book" on patterns, and a perfect complement to Gamma's classic Design Patterns. If you're a programmer or architect who wants the clearest possible understanding of design patternsor if you've struggled to make them work for youread this book.
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Elizabeth Zimmermann's Knitters' Almanacby Elizabeth ZimmermannISBN 0486241785 (0-486-24178-5)
Softcover, Dover Pubns
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Elizabeth Zimmermann's Knitters' Almanac'Book summary:150 page, softcover book with knitting projects for each month of the year. Sweater, shawl, socks, and MORE! [via]
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Enterprise Integration Patterns: Designing, Building, and Deploying Messaging Solutionsby Bobby Woolf, Gregor Hohpe, Jonathan Simon, Kyle Brown, Martin Fowler, Sean Neville, Michael J. Rettig, Conrad F. D CruzISBN 0321200683 (0-321-20068-3)
Hardcover, Addison-Wesley
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Enterprise Integration Patterns: Designing, Building, and Deploying Messaging Solutions'Book summary:*Would you like to use a consistent visual notation for drawing integration solutions? Look inside the front cover. *Do you want to harness the power of asynchronous systems without getting caught in the pitfalls? See "Thinking Asynchronously" in the Introduction. *Do you want to know which style of application integration is best for your purposes? See Chapter 2, Integration Styles. *Do you want to learn techniques for processing messages concurrently? See Chapter 10, Competing Consumers and Message Dispatcher. *Do you want to learn how you can track asynchronous messages as they flow across distributed systems? See Chapter 11, Message History and Message Store. *Do you want to understand how a system designed using integration patterns can be implemented using Java Web services, .NET message queuing, and a TIBCO-based publish-subscribe architecture? See Chapter 9, Interlude: Composed Messaging. Utilizing years of practical experience, seasoned experts Gregor Hohpe and Bobby Woolf show how asynchronous messaging has proven to be the best strategy for enterprise integration success. However, building and deploying messaging solutions presents a number of problems for developers.Enterprise Integration Patterns provides an invaluable catalog of sixty-five patterns, with real-world solutions that demonstrate the formidable of messaging and help you to design effective messaging solutions for your enterprise. The authors also include examples covering a variety of different integration technologies, such as JMS, MSMQ, TIBCO ActiveEnterprise, Microsoft BizTalk, SOAP, and XSL. A case study describing a bond trading system illustrates the patterns in practice, and the book offers a look at emerging standards, as well as insights into what the future of enterprise integration might hold. This book provides a consistent vocabulary and visual notation framework to describe large-scale integration solutions across many technologies. It also explores in detail the advantages and limitations of asynchronous messaging architectures. The authors present practical advice on designing code that connects an application to a messaging system, and provide extensive information to help you determine when to send a message, how to route it to the proper destination, and how to monitor the health of a messaging system.If you want to know how to manage, monitor, and maintain a messaging system once it is in use, get this book. 0321200683B09122003 [via]
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Family Knits: Over 25 Knitwear Designs for Babies, Children and Adultsby Debbie BlissISBN 157076123X (1-57076-123-X)
Hardcover, Trafalgar Square
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Fishermen's Sweaters: 20 Exclusive Knitwear Designs for All Generationsby Alice Starmore, Mike BunnISBN 1570760292 (1-57076-029-2)
Softcover, Trafalgar Square Pub
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Fishermen's Sweaters: Twenty Exclusive Knitwear Designs for All Generations'Book summary:The elegant styling and exquisite detail of traditional fisherman's knits are brought to life in Alice Starmore's 20 original sweater designs for men, women, and children.[via]More editions of Fishermen's Sweaters: 20 Exclusive Knitwear Designs for All Generations:
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- Fishermen's Sweaters: 20 Exclusive Knitwear Designs for All Generations: ISBN 0844671355 (0-8446-7135-5)
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Folk Shawls: 25 Knitting Patterns and Tales from Around the Worldby Cheryl Oberle, Judith Durant, Dorothy T. Ratigan, Gayle Ford, Joe CocaISBN 1883010594 (1-883010-59-4)
Softcover, Interweave Pr
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Folk Shawls: 25 Knitting Patterns and Tales from Around the World'Book summary:Shawls are currently making a huge comeback in the fashion world, but many people do not realize that the shawl has been worn for many centuries and in many cultures. This collection of patterns and traditions features shawls from around the world. From the Himalayas to Spain, from Iceland to Japan, and from Mexico to Norway, many of the shawls featured here have been taken from examples of historic knitted shawls. Other designs have been translated into knitwear from patterns for woven or lace shawls. Included are 25 patterns as well as historical and cultural information about shawls that have been used for prayer and mourning, as bridal veils, and as christening garments. Each design is presented with a full-page color photo, written instructions, and charts.[via]More editions of Folk Shawls: 25 Knitting Patterns and Tales from Around the World:
Folk Socks: The History & Techniques of Handknitted Footwearby Nancy BushISBN 0934026971 (0-934026-97-1)
Softcover, Interweave Pr
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A Gathering Of Laceby Meg Swansen, Elaine Rowley, Alexis XenakisISBN 1893762246 (1-893762-24-6)
Softcover, Xrx Inc
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› Find signed collectible books: 'A Gathering Of Lace'Book summary:Collected from knitting designers all over the world, the patterns in this guide will be a joy to create for any knitter. The lavish full-color illustrations and easy-to-follow instruction charts will make these traditional patterns an exciting addition to a lace knitter's repertoire. From beginner to advanced, the 34 projects contained include designs for sweaters, vests, shawls, scarves, gloves, and socks. With beautiful photographs of these unique patterns, this knitting book is perfect for those who love to knit lace and those who would love to learn.[via]More editions of A Gathering Of Lace:
Glorious Knitsby Kaffe Fassett, Steve LoviISBN 0517591995 (0-517-59199-5)
Softcover, Crown Publishing Group
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Glorious Knits: Thirty Designs for Sweaters, Dresses. Vests and Shawlsby Kaffe Fassett, Steve LoviISBN 0517558432 (0-517-55843-2)
Hardcover, Crown Publishing Group
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Glorious Knits: Thirty Designs for Sweaters, Dresses. Vests and Shawls'Book summary:From Kaffe Fassett, the hottest, most imaginative knitting designer on the scene today, comes a colorfully illustrated breakthrough knitting book. 120 full-color photographs. [via]
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Glorious Knittingby Kaffe Fassett, Steve LoviISBN 0712614338 (0-7126-1433-8)
Softcover, Century
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Godel, Escher, Bach: An Eternal Golden Braidby Douglas R. HofstadterISBN 0465026567 (0-465-02656-7)
Softcover, Basic Books
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Godel, Escher, Bach: An Eternal Golden Braid'Book summary:As stated in the Scientific American, "Every few decades an unknown author brings out a boof of such depth, clarity range, wit beauty and originality that it is recognized at once as a major literary event - this is such a work." [via]
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Softcover, Knopf Publishing Group - Godel, Escher, Bach: An Eternal Golden Braid: ISBN 0465026850 (0-465-02685-0)
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A Handbook of Costumeby Janet ArnoldISBN 0875992315 (0-87599-231-5)
Softcover, S G Phillips
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Handknit Holidays: Knitting Year-Round for Christmas, Hanukkah, And Winter Solsticeby Melanie Falick, Betty Christiansen, Susan PittardISBN 1584794542 (1-58479-454-2)
Hardcover, Harry N Abrams Inc
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Handknit Holidays: Knitting Year-Round for Christmas, Hanukkah, And Winter Solstice'Book summary:For many people, the best part of the winter holidays is the anticipation: planning the perfect gifts, decorating the house, looking forward to seeing family and friends. Holidays can be particularly special for knitters, whose preparations often start months in advance and involve their own creations. In Handknit Holidays best-selling knitting author Melanie Falick presents an eclectic collection of more than 50 original gifts, decorations, and clothing pieces for Christmas, Hanukkah, and the winter solstice, providing year-round inspiration for knitters of all levels.
Created by top knitwear designers, the projects include colorful ornaments; funky and classic Christmas stockings; a wire-and-bead menorah; sparkly ribbon scarves; a poncho and matching dog sweater; and a range of super-quick projects for that last-minute holiday rush, from a Santa hat, to elf caps, to flower pins. Rounding out the volume are a few grand projects-an Aran tree skirt, a patchwork afghan, a lace shawl-destined to become family heirlooms, plus features on such topics as the origin of the Christmas stocking, the meaning of the winter solstice, knitting for charities, strategies for finishing holiday knitting (on schedule!), and even a delicious recipe for festive crescent cookies.
Beautifully photographed by Susan Pittard, Handknit Holidays is a creative celebration of the holiday season and a treasure for all knitters who seek to bring more of their own handwork-and artistry-into their daily lives and their holiday festivities. [via]More editions of Handknit Holidays: Knitting Year-Round for Christmas, Hanukkah, And Winter Solstice:
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The Happy Hookerby Debbie Stoller, Adrienne Yan, John DolanISBN 0761139850 (0-7611-3985-0)
Softcover, Workman Pub Co
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The Happy Hooker'Book summary:Debbie does crochet! Debbie Stoller, the knitting superstar, has been leading an entire movement of hip young knitters with her New York Times bestseller Stitch n Bitch and its follow-up, Stitch n Bitch Nation, together with over 521,000 copies in print. But guess what? For every one knitter in the world there are three crocheterswhich translates into millions of hip, crafty, 18- to 35-year-olds ready to be happy hookers with Stitch n Bitch attitude, sexiness, ingenuity, and cool.
Written in the authors cheeky chick style, this heavily illustrated bookfeaturing four-color photographs and instructional illustrations throughoutis chock-full of instruction, inspiration, and to-die-for designs, from a Fishnet Skullcap to a lacy evening wrap. For knitters and new crafters exploring the hook comes the primer: the advantages of crochet and the ways in which knitters (and nonknitters) benefit by learning this sister craft; a discussion of tools; all the cool yarns available, and what the different gauges mean; plus basic techniques and stitch patternsincluding the chain stitch, picot, flowers, filet crochet, changing yarns, and finishing. Then come 40 fabulous, funky projectsthe kind that make Stitch n Bitch rulefor crocheters: Pom Pom Capelet, Retro Clutch Purse, Anarchy Irony Hat, Ms. Pac Man Change Purses, Doris Daymat, Va-Va-Va Voom Bikini, Animal I-Pod Cozies, Kids Sock Monkey Poncho.
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Head First Design Patternsby Kathy Sierra, Bert Bates, Eric Eric Freeman, Elisabeth FreemanISBN 0596007124 (0-596-00712-4)
Softcover, Oreilly & Associates Inc
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Head First Design Patterns'Book summary:You're not alone. At any given moment, somewhere in the world someone struggles with the same software design problems you have. You know you don't want to reinvent the wheel (or worse, a flat tire), so you look to Design Patterns--the lessons learned by those who've faced the same problems. With Design Patterns, you get to take advantage of the best practices and experience of others, so that you can spend your time on...something else. Something more challenging. Something more complex. Something more fun. You want to learn about the patterns that matter--why to use them, when to use them, how to use them (and when NOT to use them). But you don't just want to see how patterns look in a book, you want to know how they look "in the wild". In their native environment. In other words, in real world applications. You also want to learn how patterns are used in the Java API, and how to exploit Java's built-in pattern support in your own code. You want to learn the real OO design principles and why everything your boss told you about inheritance might be wrong (and what to do instead). You want to learn how those principles will help the next time you're up a creek without a design pattern. Most importantly, you want to learn the "secret language" of Design Patterns so that you can hold your own with your co-worker (and impress cocktail party guests) when he casually mentions his stunningly clever use of Command, Facade, Proxy, and Factory in between sips of a martini. You'll easily counter with your deep understanding of why Singleton isn't as simple as it sounds, how the Factory is so often misunderstood, or on the real relationship between Decorator, Facade and Adapter. With Head First Design Patterns, you'll avoid the embarrassment of thinking Decorator is something from the "Trading Spaces" show. Best of all, in a way that won't put you to sleep! We think your time is too important (and too short) to spend it struggling with academic texts. [via]
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Knitter's Almanacby Elizabeth ZimmermannISBN 0684140187 (0-684-14018-7)
Hardcover, Scribner
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The Knitter's Handy Book of Patterns: Basic Designs in Multiple Sizes & Gaugesby Ann BuddISBN 1931499047 (1-931499-04-7)
Hardcover, Interweave Pr
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The Knitter's Handy Book of Patterns: Basic Designs in Multiple Sizes & Gauges'Book summary:Interweave Press-The Handy Book Of Patterns. More Than 350 Ways To Warm All The Hands Heads Feet And Bodies Of The People You Love. Easy-To-Follow Charted Instructions For The Most Popular Knitted Items; All Sized From Baby/Toddler To Large Adult Written In Multiple Gauges To Work With Every Weight Of Yarn. Both A Pattern And A Reference This Book Includes A Detailed Glossary Of Techniques For Beginning And Advanced Knitters. Author: Ann Budd. Softcover: 112 Pages. [via]
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The Knitter's Handy Book of Sweater Patterns : Basic Designs in Multiple Sizes and Gaugesby Ann BuddISBN 1931499438 (1-931499-43-8)
Hardcover, Interweave Press, LLC
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The Knitter's Handy Book of Sweater Patterns : Basic Designs in Multiple Sizes and Gauges'Book summary:Created for knitters who want standard sweater patterns in a variety of sizes and gauges, as well as those who want a template from which to develop their own designs, this book provides easy-to-follow charted instructions for 18 sweaters, three in each of the six most popular sweaters constructions. Each style is then provided in 15 sizes ranging from toddler to large adult, then further divided into six possible gauges: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 stitches per inch combining for 90 options for each of the six styles, or 540 patterns in all. The cardigan and neckline variations make for more than 1,000 patterns. Detailed schematics for finished dimensions are included, along with a glossary of techniques and a chapter on design considerations. This is a definitive resource for the passionate sweater knitter.[via]More editions of The Knitter's Handy Book of Sweater Patterns : Basic Designs in Multiple Sizes and Gauges:
Knitting the New Classics: 60 Exquisite Sweaters from Classic Elite Yarnsby Kristin NicholasISBN 0806931701 (0-8069-3170-1)
Softcover, Sterling Pub Co Inc
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. "11 designers with a broad range of styles and considerable flair. Well represented are Aran, Fair Isle, and multihued patterns for sweaters and coats that can be worn by men or women."-- "Booklist
. "A vast collection of beautiful sweaters...."-- "Vogue Knitting Int'l
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The Knitting Experience: The Knit Stitchby Sally Melville, Alexis XenakisISBN 1893762130 (1-893762-13-0)
Softcover, Xrx Inc
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The Knitting Experience: The Knit Stitch'Book summary:Xrx Books-The Knitting Experience: Book 1-The Knit Stitch. The Knitting Revolution? What Is Revolutionary About Knitting Today Is Who Is Knitting What They Are Knitting And Most Of All Why They Are Knitting. What Better Time For A Fresh Approach To The Learn-To-Knit Book? The Knitting Revolution Focuses On The Knit Stitch With Introductory Chapters. This Primer Is The Closest Thing Between 2 Covers To A Knitting Coach. Hundreds Of Clear Step-By-Step Photographs Take You Through Each Skill. Loads Of Tips And Special Attention To Details Ensure That Absolute Beginners Can Complete Any Of The More Than Thirty Projects Successfully. Like Knitting Today This Book Is Personal Passionate Powerful-Exactly What The New Knitter Is Looking For And Irresistible To The Already-Converted. Author: Sally Melville. Softcover: 162 Pages. Made In Usa. [via]
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Knitting in Americaby Melanie D. Falick, Chris HartloveISBN 1885183275 (1-885183-27-5)
Hardcover, Workman Pub Co
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Knitting in America'Book summary:Knitters, traditionally women, share a genius for design and construction with architects and engineers, but these skills haven't afforded them the kind of respect they deserve; they've been considered little more than draftspeople who create basic patterns and a working model. Finally knitters are coming into their own.
No one who opens Knitting in America will mistake the knitters depicted here (many of whom also produce wool, spin, and dye) for anything other than artists. The sweaters are beautifully conceived and executed, and each looks wonderfully wearable. [via]
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Knitting in the Old Wayby Priscilla Gibson RobertsISBN 0934026203 (0-934026-20-3)
Softcover, Interweave Pr
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Knitting in the Old Way: Designs and Techniques from Ethnic Sweatersby Deborah Robson, Priscilla A. Gibson-RobertsISBN 0966828925 (0-9668289-2-5)
Hardcover, Nomad Pr
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Knitting in the Old Way: Designs And Techniques from Ethnic Sweatersby Priscilla Gibson RobertsISBN 0966828968 (0-9668289-6-8)
Softcover, Nomad Pr
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Knitting Marvelous Mittens: Ethnic Designs from Russiaby Charlene SchurchISBN 1579902650 (1-57990-265-0)
Softcover, Sterling Pub Co Inc
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Knitting Nature: 39 Designs Inspired by Patterns in Natureby Norah Gaughan, Thayer Allyson GowdyISBN 1584794844 (1-58479-484-4)
Hardcover, Stewart Tabori & Chang
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Knitting on the Road : Sock Patterns for the Traveling Knitterby Nancy BushISBN 1883010918 (1-883010-91-8)
Hardcover, Interweave Press, LLC
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Knitting Rulesby Stephanie Pearl-McPheeISBN 1580178340 (1-58017-834-0)
Softcover, Storey Books
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Knitting Rules'Book summary:Stephanie Pearl-McPhee, best-selling author of At Knits End and celebrated blogger and humorist of the knitting world, is back! Funnier than ever, Pearl-McPhee continues her running dialogue with her knitting compatriots cheering them on to ever-greater heights in the climb to make knitting universally recognized as THE peak life experience.
Both a celebration of knitting and a sourcebook for practical information, this book is a collection of useful advice and emotional support for the knitter. Pearl-McPhee examines essential truisms of knitting, side by side with tongue in-cheek warnings, realities, and fantasies about the act of knitting and the people who do it.
In chapters on everything from yarn needles, gauge, and knitting bag essentials to hats, socks, shawls, and sweaters, Pearl-McPhee unravels the mysteries of what it is that makes knitting click, from the inside out. She dares to question longstanding rules and uncover the true essence of what makes a hat a hat, a sock a sock, and so on. Insights into why certain techniques work encourage knitters to take control and knit in the way that works best for them. As she says, There are no knitting police.
The result is an illuminating, liberating (and hilarious!) look at knitting that will comfort the experienced knitter, surprise the mainstream one, and entice the beginner. [via]More editions of Knitting Rules:
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Knitting Vintage Socks: New Twists On Classic Patternsby Nancy BushISBN 1931499659 (1-931499-65-9)
Hardcover, Interweave Pr
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Knitting Vintage Socks: New Twists On Classic Patterns'Book summary:Everything old is new again, and this collection of vintage sock patterns mines Weldon's Practical Needlework, a compilation of newsletters published more than 100 years ago, for some of the best. Twenty-four classic patterns are updated here for modern knitters with the inclusion of gauges, contemporary yarns, modern methods, and modern sizes. Filled with fascinating household and historic tidbits from the era, along with little-known tips such as an unconventional way to shape a heel, this historical and gracefully written book evokes a more genteel time while presenting a bevy of colorful socks not seen for nearly a hundred years. After an introduction to a few techniques from the original Weldon's, the patterns begin with an 1887 pair of Gentleman's Shooting Stockings with Fluted Pattern and end with a pair of Ladies' Silk Stockings with Clocks from 1914. Intended for knitters of all levels, this walk down memory lane revives some very classic patterns that may have been gone but are not forgotten.[via]More editions of Knitting Vintage Socks: New Twists On Classic Patterns:
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Knitting without Tears: Basic Techniques and Easy-To-Follow Directions for Garments to Fit All Sizesby Elizabeth ZimmermannISBN 0684135051 (0-684-13505-1)
Softcover, Fireside
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Knitting Without Tears; Basic Techniques and Easy-To-Follow Directions for Garments to Fit All Sizes.'Book summary:Do you love to knit -- and hate to purl? Have you ever started a sweater without enough yarn from the same dye lot to finish it? When you cast on, do you end up with a tail of yarn that's maddeningly too long or too short? Elizabeth Zimmermann comes to the rescue with clever solutions to frustrating problems and step-by-step instructions for brilliant, timeless designs.
In Knitting Without Tears, you'll find elegant designs for:
- Color-pattern Norwegian ski sweaters
- Seamless patterned-yoke sweaters
- Hooded garter-stitch jackets for babies
- Watch caps, socks, slippers, mittens, and more!
This classic and influential book is poised to inspire a whole new generation of knitters who have yet to discover the joys and comforts of knitting. As the lady herself once put it, "properly practiced, knitting soothes the troubled spirit, and it doesn't hurt the untroubled spirit either." [via]
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Last-Minute Knitted Giftsby Joelle Hoverson, Anna WilliamsISBN 1584793678 (1-58479-367-8)
Hardcover, Harry N Abrams Inc
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Last-Minute Knitted Gifts'Book summary:Today's knitters are chic, smart-and busy. Although they love to knit and enjoy making gifts for family and friends, they're constantly faced with the challenge of finding enough time to actually finish what they've started. Last-Minute Knitted Gifts solves this problem. Joelle Hoverson, owner of Purl, the hip knitting supply store in downtown Manhattan, has designed more than 30 fun, fresh, beautiful patterns, most of which can be made in less than ten hours-some in as little as two![via]
Known for her keen sense of color, Hoverson includes instructions for classic gifts like baby booties and bonnets, sweaters, and scarves, plus imaginative options like a cashmere tea cozy, a felted yoga mat bag, floor cushions, and a poncho-surely something for everyone on the gift list. And to make each present extra-special, Hoverson offers easy tips on how to incorporate knitting and other yarn embellishments into the gift wrap.More editions of Last-Minute Knitted Gifts:
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Mary Thomas's Book of Knitting Patternsby M. ThomasISBN 0486228185 (0-486-22818-5)
Softcover, Dover Pubns
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Mary Thomas's Book of Knitting Patterns'Book summary:A widely used instruction book of classic knitting patterns and how to create them. Patterns illustrated in charts, diagrams, and photographs range from cross and cross-over motifs to lace knitting, medallion knitting, and filet lace. Concluding chapters are devoted to seamless garments and accessories, modern garments and ornamental uses of increasing and decreasing.[via]More editions of Mary Thomas's Book of Knitting Patterns:
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Mason-Dixon Knitting: The Curious Knitters' Guide Stories, Patterns, Advice, Opinions, Questions, Answers, Jokes, And Picturesby Sue Daley, Steve Gross, Kay Gardiner, Ann ShayneISBN 0307236056 (0-307-23605-6)
Hardcover, Random House Inc
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Mason-Dixon Knitting: The Curious Knitters' Guide Stories, Patterns, Advice, Opinions, Questions, Answers, Jokes, And Pictures'Book summary:Enjoy the practical advice, real-life knitting instruction, and irreverent humor of Yankee Kay Gardiner and Tennessean Ann Shayne, the duo behind the renowned knitting web log masondixonknitting.com. The ladies of Mason-Dixon Knitting will take you on a thrilling adventure through Knitopia, a place where knitting and creativity unite through the zaniest knitted items imaginable. Kay and Ann reveal that a pattern is a starting line, a launching pad, the front doors of Saks the day after Thanksgiving: oh, the potential!
Mason-Dixon Knitting is a collection of unbelievable patterns, a how-to manual, and a crazy quilt of hilarious narrative, all in one. In this book, Kay and Ann chitchat their way through a series of more than thirty incredible patterns. Drawing creative inspiration from their surroundings, they present colorful blankets, sassy nightgowns, a delicate curtain, and much more to reveal that knitting can weave its way into just about every aspect of life. Most of these projects are the epitome of ease, but you can make them as simple or complicated as you prefer.
Kay and Ann invite you to use your creative vision to interpret each pattern and give it your own personal touch. Full-color photography of these delightful home- and family-inspired knits accompanies each project. Along the way, Kay and Ann will introduce you to incredible knitting personalities, share their own knitting experiences, and present eye-popping knitting phenomena. Mason-Dixon Knitting explores the humor, fun, and outrageous possibilities of a realm in which knitting is much more than a craftits a lifestyle.
Inspiration, Guidance, and 30 Projects to Knit
Featuring: Technical hints; Great (knitted) things you will do; How to cope with disaster; Must-knit tv; Mistakes you will definitely make; Knitting for the common good; Knitting something that looks like something else [via]More editions of Mason-Dixon Knitting: The Curious Knitters' Guide Stories, Patterns, Advice, Opinions, Questions, Answers, Jokes, And Pictures:
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Medieval Tailor's Assistant: Making Common Garments 1200-1500by Sarah ThursfieldISBN 0896762394 (0-89676-239-4)
Softcover, Quite Specific Media Group Ltd
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Metamagical Themas: Questing for the Essence of Mind and Patternby Douglas R. HofstadterISBN 0465045669 (0-465-04566-9)
Softcover, Perseus Books
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More Actors Guide to Monologues,by Jane GrumbachISBN 0910482500 (0-910482-50-0)
Softcover, Quite Specific Media Group Ltd
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Mostly Mittens: Traditional Knitting Patterns from Russia's Komi Peopleby Charlene SchurchISBN 1579900593 (1-57990-059-3)
Hardcover, Sterling Pub Co Inc
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A Pattern Language: Towns, Buildings, Constructionby Christopher Alexander, Murray Silverstein, Sara IshikawaISBN 0195019199 (0-19-501919-9)
Hardcover, Oxford Univ Pr
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› Find signed collectible books: 'A Pattern Language: Towns, Buildings, Construction'Book summary:The second of three books published by the Center for Environmental Structure to provide a "working alternative to our present ideas about architecture, building, and planning," A Pattern Language offers a practical language for building and planning based on natural considerations. The reader is given an overview of some 250 patterns that are the units of this language, each consisting of a design problem, discussion, illustration, and solution. By understanding recurrent design problems in our environment, readers can identify extant patterns in their own design projects and use these patterns to create a language of their own. Extraordinarily thorough, coherent, and accessible, this book has become a bible for homebuilders, contractors, and developers who care about creating healthy, high-level design. [via]
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Patterns of Enterprise Application Architectureby Martin Fowler, David Rice, Randy Stafford, Matthew Foemmel, Edward Hieatt, Robert MeeISBN 0321127420 (0-321-12742-0)
Hardcover, Addison-Wesley
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Patterns of Fashion 1: 1660-1860by Janet ArnoldISBN 089676026X (0-89676-026-X)
Softcover, Drama Pub
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Patterns of Fashion 1: 1660-1860'Book summary:Written and illustrated by Janet Arnold, PATTERNS OF FASHION 1 is dedicated to Englishwomen's dresses and their construction, c. 1660-1860. --This unique book contains drawings and patterns taken from (48) original specimens. Examples include a bodice in ivory silk with two details from 1660-1665, a riding habit from 1730-1750, and a wedding dress in ivory silk from 1827-1829. --Additionally, Ms. Arnold brings the following: · Pattern cutting and dressmaking, c 1660-1860. A selection of extracts from contemporary sources. · A pictorial outline of Englishwomen's costume, c.1660-1860. · Drawings and patterns of Englishwomen's dresses, c. 1660-1860 taken from original specimens with details showing their construction · Additional material on the cut of early eighteenth-century dresses · Metric conversions · Using the patterns for full-scale work · List of selected books [via]
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Patterns of Fashion 2: Englishwomen's Dresses and Their Construction C.1860-1940by Janet ArnoldISBN 0896760278 (0-89676-027-8)
Softcover, Quite Specific Media Group Ltd
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Patterns of Fashion: The Cut and Construction of Clothes for Men and Women C1560-1620by Janet ArnoldISBN 0896760839 (0-89676-083-9)
Softcover, Drama Pub
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Period Costume for Stage and Screen: Patterns for Women's Dress 1500-1800by Jean Hunnisett, Janette HaslamISBN 0887346103 (0-88734-610-3)
Hardcover, Players Pr
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The Purl Stitchby Sally Melville, Alexis XenakisISBN 1893762149 (1-893762-14-9)
Softcover, XRX, Incorporated
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› Find signed collectible books: 'The Purl Stitch'Book summary:Xrx Books-The Knitting Experience: Book 2-The Purl Stitch. Picking Up Where Book 1-The Knit Stitch Left Off This Primer On The Purl Stitch Uses Clear Step-By-Step Photographs To Guide Beginner Knitters Through Unique Knitting Projects. A Natural Progression Of Skills Is Taught And Each Skill Is Punctuated By A Knitting Project Enabling New Knitters To Create An Entire Wardrobe Featuring Jackets Sweaters Hats Socks And Mitts. The Book Acts As A Knitting Coach Offering Advice Anticipating Difficulties And Providing Rescue Techniques. Patterns Are Presented In An Accessible Format With Ample Text Photographs And Line Drawings. While This Book Is Written For The New Knitter More Advanced Knitters Will Enjoy The Knitting Projects As Well. Softcover: 144 Pages. [via]
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Refactoring to Patternsby Joshua KerievskyISBN 0321213351 (0-321-21335-1)
Hardcover, Addison-Wesley
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Refactoring to Patterns'Book summary:In 1994, Design Patterns changed the landscape of object-oriented development by introducing classic solutions to recurring design problems. In 1999, Refactoring revolutionized design by introducing an effective process for improving code. With the highly anticipated Refactoring to Patterns, Joshua Kerievsky has changed our approach to design by forever uniting patterns with the evolutionary process of refactoring. This book introduces the theory and practice of pattern-directed refactorings: sequences of low-level refactorings that allow designers to safely move designs to, towards, or away from pattern implementations. Using code from real-world projects, Kerievsky documents the thinking and steps underlying over two dozen pattern-based design transformations. Along the way he offers insights into pattern differences and how to implement patterns in the simplest possible ways. Coverage includes: A catalog of twenty-seven pattern-directed refactorings, featuring real-world code examples Descriptions of twelve design smells that indicate the need for this book's refactorings General information and new insights about patterns and refactoring Detailed implementation mechanics: how low-level refactorings are combined to implement high-level patterns Multiple ways to implement the same pattern-and when to use each Practical ways to get started even if you have little experience with patterns or refactoring Refactoring to Patterns reflects three years of refinement and the insights of more than sixty software engineering thought leaders in the global patterns, refactoring, and agile development communities. Whether you're focused on legacy or "greenfield" development, this book will make you a better software designer by helping you learn how to make important design changes safely and effectively. [via]
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Scarf Style : Innovative to Traditional, 31 Inspirational Styles to Knit and Crochetby Pam AllenISBN 1931499543 (1-931499-54-3)
Softcover, Interweave Press, LLC
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Sculptured Knits: 48 Timely Designs Inspired by the Decorative Arts of the 20th Centuryby Jean MossISBN 096463919X (0-9646391-9-X)
Hardcover, Xrx Inc
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Second Book of Modern Lace Knittingby Marianne KinzelISBN 0486229041 (0-486-22904-1)
Softcover, Dover Pubns
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Sensational Knitted Socksby Charlene SchurchISBN 1564775704 (1-56477-570-4)
Softcover, Martingale & Co Inc
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Socks, Socks, Socks: 70 Winning Patterns from Knitter's Magazine's Contestby Elaine Rowley, Alexis XenakisISBN 0964639157 (0-9646391-5-7)
Softcover, Xrx Inc
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Socks, Socks, Socks: 70 Winning Patterns from Knitter's Magazine's Contest'Book summary:Xrx Books-Socks Socks Socks. Several Years Ago Knitter'S Magazine Announced A Contest For Knitted Socks. This Collection Of 70 Of The Top Winning Patterns Reflects The Lowly Sock As A Canvas For Marvelous Designs And Interesting Projects. From The Far-Out To The Traditional The Socks Are All Beautiful To Behold. Each Pattern Includes Several Full-Color Photos Of The Finished Pairs And Complete Instructions For Reproducing The Socks Including Graphics And Designer'S Comments. The Beginning Sock Knitter Will Appreciate The Anatomy-Of-The-Sock Section With A Step-By-Step Overview Of How A Sock Is Knitted. Softcover: 144 Pages. [via]
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Stahman's Shawls and Scarves: Lace Faroese-Shaped Shaws from the Neck Down & Scamen's Carvesby Myrna A. I. Stahman, Ralph R. Blount, Peter E. Wilson, Mark VandrsysISBN 0967542707 (0-9675427-0-7)
Softcover, Rocking Chair Pr
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Stitch 'n Bitch Nationby Debbie Stoller, Adrienne Yan, Karen PearsonISBN 0761135901 (0-7611-3590-1)
Softcover, Workman Pub Co
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Stitch 'n Bitch Nation'Book summary:Join the movement! Four million strong and counting, hip, young chicks with sticks are putting a whole new spin on knitting--while turning last fall's Stitch 'n Bitch: The Knitter's Handbook into a surprise national bestseller (from The New York Times to the L.A. Times to BookSense) with 215,000 copies in print. So influential is the book that the number of Stitch 'n Bitch knitting groups tripled in the past six months--spawning a Stitch 'n Bitch Nation.
Written by Stitch 'n Bitch author Debbie Stoller, Stitch 'n Bitch Nation features 50 hip, new, even funkier and more fabulous patterns by Stitch 'n Bitch designers, who come from San Francisco to Brooklyn, Chicago to Cambridge to St. Paul, Minnesota. The Om Yoga Mat Bag. Felted Monster Slippers. The London Calling Union Jack Sweater, because even punks get cold in winter. A Double-Duty Shrug. Polka Dot Tankini. That '70s Poncho. The Boob Tube. Spiderweb Capelet, Cabled Newsboy Cap, Chunky Baby Booties and Baby Bunny Hat. And the most ingenius project, a Knit-Your-Own Rock Star doll--with a choice of Joey Ramone or Henry Rollins. All designs are complete with full-color photographs and step-by-step instructions, and are made from sexy, contemporary yarns, including multicolored angora, alpaca, lace, and mohair. Includes the best tips, shortcuts, and techniques from Stitch 'n Bitchers, profiles of knitters and their groups, and a how-to refresher on all the stitches used in the book. [via]More editions of Stitch 'n Bitch Nation:
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Stitch 'N Bitch: The Knitter's Handbookby Debbie Stoller, Adrienne YanISBN 0761128182 (0-7611-2818-2)
Softcover, Workman Pub Co
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Stitch 'N Bitch: The Knitters Handbook'Book summary:Knitting is hot, with 4 million newcomers in the last few years joining a core group of 38,000,000 knitters nationwide. And these are primarily young, creative, connected chicks with sticks who are coming together in living rooms, knitting cafes, and chic yarn stores, and making everything from funky hats to bikinis.
In Stitch 'n Bitch, Debbie Stoller-founder of the first Stitch 'n Bitch knitting group in New York City-covers every aspect of knitting and the knitting-together lifestyle: the how-to, the when-to, the what-to, the why-to. Writing with wit and attitude (The Knitty-Gritty, Blocking for Blockheads), she explains the different types of needles and yarns (and sheep, too) and all the techniques from basic to fancy, knit to purl to cast-off. She also shares her special brand of corrective surgery for when things go wrong, and offers fun and informative sidebars on such topics as how to find the best yarn for less, how to make a buttonhole, knitting etiquette, and what tools to keep in your knitting bag. At the heart of the book are forty stylish patterns: Alien Scarf, Big Bad Baby Blanky, Mohair Hoodie, Kitty and Devil Hat, Cell Phone Cozy, and Wonder Woman Bikini. And for anyone interested: how to start a Stitch 'n Bitch group. [via]More editions of Stitch 'N Bitch: The Knitter's Handbook:
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Tailor's Pattern Book 1589by Juan De Alcega, Jean Pain, Cecilia Bainton, J. L. NevinsonISBN 0896762343 (0-89676-234-3)
Softcover, Quite Specific Media Group Ltd
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Tailor's Pattern Book, 1589: Facsimileby J. L. Nevinson, Juan de AlcegaISBN 0903585065 (0-903585-06-5)
Hardcover, R. Bean
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Timeless Way of Buildingby Christopher AlexanderISBN 0195024028 (0-19-502402-8)
Hardcover, Oxford Univ Pr
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Timeless Way of Building'Book summary:The theory of architecture implicit in our world today, Christopher Alexander believes, is bankrupt. More and more people are aware that something is deeply wrong. Yet the power of present-day ideas is so great that many feel uncomfortable, even afraid, to say openly that they dislike what is happening, because they are afraid to seem foolish, afraid perhaps that they will be laughed at.
Now, at last, there is a coherent theory which describes in modern terms an architecture as ancient as human society itself.
The Timeless Way of Building is the introductory volume in the Center for Environmental Structure series, Christopher Alexander presents in it a new theory of architecture, building, and planning which has at its core that age-old process by which the people of a society have always pulled the order of their world from their own being.
Alexander writes, "There is one timeless way of building. It is thousands of years old, and the same today as it has always been. The great traditional buildings of the past, the villages and tents and temples in which man feels at home, have always been made by people who were very close to the center of this way. And as you will see, this way will lead anyone who looks for it to buildings which are themselves as ancient in their form as the trees and hills, and as our faces are." [via]More editions of Timeless Way of Building:
Traditional Knitted Lace Shawlsby Martha WatermanISBN 1883010489 (1-883010-48-9)
Softcover, Interweave Press, LLC
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Traditional Knitted Lace Shawls'Book summary:From back cover - Traditional patterns from Ireland, Scotland and Wales have inspired this volume of stitches and shawl patterns. The text covers Shaw designing; shawl shaping for triangles, squares, circles, half-circles; Shaw draping; shawl washing and blocking. Plus openwork and textured stitches and lace edgings to combine as you choose. Note - There is a publisher error and the ISBN and barcode on the back cover is incorrect. It is for another book by the publisher. (Description by http-mart) [via]
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Viking Patterns for Knitting: Inspiration and Projects for Today's Knitterby Elsebeth LavoldISBN 157076137X (1-57076-137-X)
Hardcover, Trafalgar Square Pub
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Weekend Knitting: 50 Unique Projects and Ideasby Melanie Falick, Ericka McConnellISBN 1584792914 (1-58479-291-4)
Hardcover, Harry N Abrams Inc
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Weekend Knitting: 50 Unique Projects and Ideas'Book summary:Knitting has been called "the hot new hobby" and "the new yoga." More women - and men - are knitting today than in many decades. More knitters than ever are demanding quick projects that provide creative fulfillment and relaxation and suit today's busy lifestyles. Weekend Knitting answers their call with 50 original projects from simple slippers to cozy mittens and chair covers. Weekend Knitting Projects is beautifully photographed on locations to evoke the relaxing weekend knitters long for, with beautiful scenery, fresh air, friends, and delicious food. All of the projects are presented in full color photos and some are shown in more than one color option. The book is sprinkled with knitting trivia, quotes about knitting, relaxation techniques, and balanced living. Recipes for treats such as hot cocoa and shortbread are also included, as are sidebars about relaxation activities such as how to give a hand massage and brewing the perfect pot of tea - making Weekend Knitting the book about the knitting lifestyle. [via]
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Gdel, Escher, Bachby D.R. HofstadterISBN 8472234592 (84-7223-459-2)
Softcover, Tusquets Editor
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› Find signed collectible books: 'Gdel, Escher, Bach'Book summary:¿Puede un sistema comprenderse a sí mismo ? Si esta pregunta se refiere a la mente humana, entonces nos encontramos ante una cuestión clave del pensamiento científico. Y de la filosofía. Y del arte. Investigar este misterio es una aventura que recorre la matemática, la física, la biología, la psicología y, muy especialmente, el lenguaje. Douglas R. Hofstadter, joven y ya célebre científico, nos abre la puerta del enigma con la belleza y la alegría creadora de su estilo. Sorprendentes paralelismos ocultos entre los grabados de Escher y la música de Bach nos remiten a las paradojas clásicas de los antiguos griegos y a un teorema de la lógica matemática moderna que ha estremecido el pensamiento del siglo XX : el de Kurt Gödel. Todo lenguaje, todo sistema formal, todo programa de ordenador, todo proceso de pensamiento, llegan, tarde o temprano, a la situación límite de la autorreferencia : de querer expresarse sobre sí mismos. Surge entonces la emoción del infinito, como dos espejos enfrentados y obligados a reflejarse mutua e indefinidamente. Gödel, Escher, Bach: un Eterno y Grácil Bucle, es una obra de arte escrita por un sabio. Versa sobre los misterios del pensamiento e incluye, ella misma, sus propios misterios. / Winner of the Pulitzer Prize, this book applies Godel's seminal contribution to modern Twenty years after it topped the bestseller charts, Douglas R. Hofstadter's Gödel, Escher, Bach: An Eternal Golden Braid is still something of a marvel. Besides being a profound and entertaining meditation on human thought and creativity, this book looks at the surprising points of contact between the music of Bach, the artwork of Escher, and the mathematics of Gödel.mathematics to the study of the human mind and the development of artificial intelligence. [via]
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