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Objects of adornment have been a subject of archaeological, historical, and ethnographic study for well over a century. Within archaeology, personal ornaments have traditionally been viewed as decorative embellishments associated with status and wealth, materializations of power relations and social strategies, or markers of underlying social categories such as those related to gender, class, and ethnic affiliation. Personal Adornment and the Construction...
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This magnificent display of all 166 plates from an extremely rare set of portfolios depicts scores of examples of the ironworker's art, among them beautiful gates, balustrades, balcony railings, window grilles, church screens, and lantern holders. A superb collection of royalty-free images for use by designers, architecture enthusiasts, and lovers of antiques.
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This magnificently illustrated volume showcases elegant examples of ironwork designs by five centuries of Italian masters. Spanning the fourteenth through the eighteenth centuries, the collection encompasses both simple and elaborate ornaments for doors, windows, gates, balcony and staircase railings, and other architectural features. A remarkable variety of motifs are depicted--from gracefully executed florals and foliated elements, to exquisite...
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I completed this book on New Year's Eve of 2020. 2020 saw silver go from a low of under $13 (in March) to a year-end price of $26.41. That is more than a 100% increase. My book is written on the premise this trend will continue and you can achieve even higher leveraged returns in silver stocks. The premise, the techniques and the conclusions are all explained in detail in this book. That's what makes it highly unique in the market today. There's no...
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The Power of Commodities: Unleashing Your Investing Potential!"Are you ready to tap into a world of exciting investment opportunities? Look no further! In "The Power of Commodities," we invite you on an exhilarating journey through the fascinating realm of commodity investing.This captivating book is your ultimate guide to understanding and mastering the art of investing in commodities. Whether you're a seasoned investor looking to diversify your...
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In the crucible of industry evolution, a groundbreaking transformation is underway-witness the birth of "The Green Steel Blueprint: Shaping a Low-Carbon Future." Immerse yourself in a journey that unveils the revolutionary approach of green steel, a beacon of hope for an industry traditionally veiled in carbon emissions. As the steel industry grapples with its environmental impact, this book illuminates the path toward a sustainable tomorrow. Join...
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This is a complete guide to collecting copper and brass, beginning with the composition and properties and how it is treated for manufacture. It includes descriptions of brass, bronze, ormulu, pinchbeck, Muntz's metal, gunmetal and bell metal, and how these are made into useful articles or ornaments. Copper and brass have been used during many centuries all over the world, and this book includes products in the metals from Europe, India and the Orient...
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DO YOU LIKE THE IDEA OF BEING ABLE TO THINK AND INVEST LIKE A SUCCESSFUL WEALTH MANAGER?
Think you can't grow your money while keeping it safe? Think again. Most people invest money with less thought than they put into planning a vacation, and so few are confident when markets get choppy. By contrast, a wealth manager crafts an investment strategy that protects investors' capital while yielding reliable gains. It is possible for you to learn those...
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Originally published in 1898. This comprehensive and well illustrated book will enable the explorer of churches to more fully appreciate the true value of those ancient brazen memorials which adorn many pavements, walls and interiors. Contents Include: Origin and History of the Manufacture of Brasses Making a Collection Classes of Effigies Brasses of Knights Ladies Civilians Shroud Brasses Accessories Additional Classes A Literary Guide List of Counties...
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For centuries, gold has been a staple of the human race.
It's remained valuable and will continue to be a great form of wealth in the future. Gold is one of the oldest assets used by man; it has kept its place as a safe haven during times of economic uncertainty and volatile markets.
Gold can be privately accumulated while being easily converted, liquidated, and virtually untraceable - something you can have that others do not know about or understand!
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How the Coming Global Crash Will Create a Historic Gold Rush demonstrates the causal relationship between a deep economic crisis and a historical increase in the price of gold... Jimmy Carter struggled with the legacy of the OPEC oil embargo causing large lines at the gas pump to pay surging gasoline costs. After the 1973 embargo, the price of oil quadrupled, forcing the United States into a deep recession that lasted into 1975... In 1980... gold...
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With over 2,000 black-and-white illustrations and clear, practical instructions given by expert handyman and blacksmith Paul N. Hasluck, Metalworking offers everything you need to know to turn a chunk of metal into a useful and well-crafted product.
From building a blast furnace and polishing metals to forging iron and steel and spinning metals on a lathe, this comprehensive guidebook includes the tools, materials, and processes that are fundamental...
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If you had foreseen the financial confusion of the Carter years, or the exploding debt in the Bush years, or the Federal Reserve's "money printing" spree during the Obama presidency, you might have profited richly from the resulting bull markets in gold and silver. But today's governmental recklessness dwarfs each of those episodes. Add other accelerants to the dollar and debt crises-including currency and trade wars, an unaffordable military empire,...
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“Inflation is like a hornet's nest. Once the nest is disturbed, it's almost impossible to get it the hornets back in.” This quote, sums up all you need to know about inflation. Once a Government realizes the benefit of increased inflation for a debt based economy, inflation can only be hidden, transferred or obvious. Inflation is rarely removed. Once inflation hits, it is a rapid phenomemon and there is a rush to secure inflation proof securities....
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Discover the invaluable secrets of gold prospecting and equip yourself for uncertain times when currencies and economies fail. What do people do then? What do you think will happen to people that understand where they can get Gold compared to those that just hold fiat currency? Who is safer and better positioned? Gold prospecting is not just a hobby. This comprehensive and captivating guide is tailor-made for honest miners, passionate enthusiasts,...
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Extrait : "Née coquette, la femme a de tout temps aimé à se parer.Dès qu'elle put se mirer dans l'eau calme d'une fontaine, elle connut sa beauté : pour plaire, elle chercha à s'embellir encore ; et d'un mouvement spontané, dégageant son visage, elle releva sa chevelure, la tressa, la réunit en un diadème sur sa tête. Puis, de sa main mignonne, elle cueillit, pour la piquer dans ses cheveux, une fleur, ce bijou de la nature."
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First published in 1893, The Art of Casting in Iron has since made its mark in the field of blacksmithing, offering handymen everything they need to know to make appliances, chains, and statues and repair broken castings the old-fashioned way. From founding statues and the art of taking casts to pattern modeling and sectional molding, this practical guidebook provides all of the need-to-know basics and more. Included in this book is information on:
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Craft metal has endless decorative possibilities. It is pliable and can be wrapped around or adhered to any surface you can imagine. This book is all about using colored craft metal—decorating it by means of embossing, cutting out designs, adding further color, taking away color and filling in 3D designs, and much more—to customize found objects for your home.
You will learn more about the metal and supporting mediums, as well as how to use the...
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Enthusiastic, thorough, and everything you need to know about discovering buried treasure! There is an incredible amount of treasure buried right under our feet, but most people don't even know this huge amount of untold wealth exists. Imagine how it must feel to uncover large caches of silver and gold coins or long-lost jewelry packed with shimmering, precious stones. These are not some made-up fairy tales-there are people who, at this very moment,...
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