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A Cultural History of Objects in the Age of Industry covers the period 1760 to 1900, a time of dramatic change in the material world as objects shifted from the handmade to the machine made. The revolution in making, and in consuming the things which were made, impacted on lives at every scale –from body to home to workplace to city to nation. Beyond the explosion in technology, scientific knowledge, manufacturing, trade, and museums, changes in class structure, politics, ideology, and morality all acted to transform the world of objects. The 6 volume set of the Cultural History of Objects examines how objects have been created, used, interpreted and set loose in the world over the last 2500 years. Over this time, the West has developed particular attitudes to the material world, at the centre of which is the idea of the object. The themes covered in each volume are objecthood; technology; economic objects; everyday objects; art; architecture; bodily objects; object worlds. Carolyn White is Professor at the University of Nevada, Reno, USA. Volume 5 in the Cultural History of Objects set. General Editors: Dan Hicks and William Whyte

The blue and white porcelain exported by China in the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries is an important category of artifacts and antiques, a fashion-sensitive commodity that was affected by the ebbs and flows of style and consumer demand. In this copiously illustrated, comprehensive guide to Chinese export porcelain, Andrew Madsen offers both a broad overview and detailed identification and context information for the most common styles and motifs. His focus on the determination of manufacture dates, which are based primarily on data collected from armorial decorated export wares, porcelain cargoes from dated shipwrecks, and tightly dated archaeological contexts, will allow students, scholars, and collectors to refine associations with Chinese export porcelain, revealing the untapped quantity of information that mass-produced Chinese export porcelain has to offer.

Wow friends and family with creative treats for parties and holidays! This is a delicious collection of fun cake pop treats for every occasion--including colorful projects from cute animals and romantic wedding rings to creepy Halloween creatures and festive Christmas characters. The simple step-by-step instructions are perfect for beginners, while the gorgeous designs provide inspiration for the more experienced sugarcrafter. Find recipes, techniques, presentations and storage tips, embellishments and more, and create: · Love hearts · Desserts to celebrate the new baby · Seasonal snowmen · Forest friends · Funny bunnies and more

Be inspired by these fun collections of cupcakes for a eggsellent Easter, with designs including a chocolate nest of eggs, chirpy chick cupcakes and cute bunnies and chicks, bursting with the joys of spring.A sample chapter from Carolyn White's Seasonal Cupcakes.

Five baking projects from Carolyn White's Bake Me I'm Yours... Cupcake Fun. Be inspired by these fun collections of cupcakes, with designs including playful puppy faces, mooing cows, aliens, pop idol singers and their microphones, and wicked pirates and their buried treasure!

'Tis the season for snow—and icing! Be inspired by these cupcake recipes for a festive Christmas season with delightful designs including Christmas trees, Rudolph and friends, and Santa hats. Also included are tips on baking and equipment in a special selection from Seasonal Cupcakes by cake decorating expert Carolyn White—ideal for preparing both holiday parties and scrumptious home-baked gifts. Includes photos.

A guide to creating delicious cupcakes—and characters to top them off, from animals to aliens—by an expert in cake decoration. Discover how to bake perfect cupcakes every time with easy-to-follow recipes and clever tips for professional results. You will also learn essential cake decorating techniques, including buttercream piping and creating character features with sugarpaste and rolled fondant icing—perfect for making unique cupcake designs! Enjoy making fun cupcake characters, from barnyard animals, nurses, and firemen to pirates, mermaids, and space aliens. You'll also find delicious cupcake recipes for every occasion: · Banana and Macadamia · Blueberry and Almond · Chocolate Brownie · Classic Vanilla · Double Chocolate · Strawberry Jam Surprise and lots more!

Be the hit of the Halloween party with these spooky, scrumptious treats! Discover delicious cupcake recipes for a sweet Halloween with designs including Pumpkin Faces, Ghoulish Mummies, Scary Spiders, Spooks, and Witches'Hats. Also included are tips on baking and equipment in a special selection from Seasonal Cupcakes, as cake decorating expert Carolyn White shares the tricks of the trade. Includes photos.

As the parent of an only child, are you frustrated because you find yourself overindulging and overcompensating? Do you treat your child like an adult, overpraise, or overprotect him? Have you expected perfection from your child yet failed to make rules and implement them consistently? If you are not a perfect parent of an only child, you are not alone. Based on the real-life experiences of Carolyn White—editor of Only Child, parent, and educator—and hundreds of interviews with only children and parents of only children, The Seven Common Sins of Parenting an Only Child celebrates the special rewards and opportunities of the single-child family and offers a practical (and often humorous) guide for overcoming the most common errors parents can make when rearing an only child.