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Hitler created the Sniper Badge on August 20, 1944, to impel soldiers to train and be used as snipers. Thus the strategic importance of single combat was stressed in highly stylized propaganda. Since the soldiers themselves to a special extent were in sight of the enemy troops, unlike the members of other service arms, experienced the death of their enemies directly, the numbers of volunteers did not reach the planned extent. In this concise history, this badge, as well as the actions of German snipers, is examined and includes color images of badges, weapons, awards, soldbuchs, and war era photos.

In this second book on Paleozoic fossils, over 840 all new specimens from this period are provided, organized by biologic (taxonomic) position. It is a real eye candy feast for fossil enthusiasts. Come and explore the fossil evidence for a world that was ancient and long gone when the dinosaurs ruled the earth. Discover the sponges, archaeocyathids (reef builders), cnidaria, worms, brachiopods, bryozoans, mollusks, arthropods, echinoderms, and chordates that populated the oceans and inhabited the land from 535 to 235 million years ago. Much of the fossil record for this era reveals marine organisms in many forms, but this is also the period when clear evidence for plants and animals appears in hard rock. While the earth presents many natural barriers to the collecting of Paleozoic fossils, the author has overcome those barriers to present readers with a formidable collection.

Journey to Bucks County, Pennsylvania, for an intimate depiction of a community thats known throughout the world for its natural beauty and nurturing of the arts. Explore remnants of the countys 330-year history through 191 images and story-essays, showing how the present has roots in the past how the old becomes new. This collection goes beyond the iconic fieldstone farmhouse and covered bridge to capture the magic flavor of the region. Visit spots most tourists never see and discover some surprising secrets, such as the oldest old boys club in the world, pyramids, Ivy League Indians, and more. From estate to public park, old towns to villages, relive the history of Bucks County as it enters a prosperous now.

Covers the use and design of the Panzer III armored fighting vehicle.

Patchwork is a fascinating technique and this new method takes away the fear of cutting away without a ruler, using a rotary cutter freely and naturally! After an introduction to free-form cutting, you will learn about the approaches and various scopes of design for free-form strip piecing, the log cabin pattern, and the carpet pattern. Quickly enjoy success with 19 models and ideas for small, easy to reproduce, and not very time-consuming projects. Make wonderful gifts cute bags, attractive covers for binders or small notebooks, small wall hangings, and many more beautiful things. See how much fun free-form cutting techniques can be when you do not have to adhere to strict rules.

Let natures bounty guide your table decorations. Thats what Catharina Lindeberg-Bernhardsson thinks when she creates her inspired seasonal settings. View 21 table settings, all imaginatively designed and each with a distinctive character. Youll find spring flowers embedded in grass, colorful cabbage heads for a party in the country, boxes of seed potatoes with candles as the only embellishment, and tables with the food served on a bed of moss. There are edible and environmental settings, too. Each season is represented, displaying holiday themes like Christmas, Easter, and Halloween. These table settings might look advanced, but they are easy to arrange. Youll find most of the decorative items in the woods, in the meadow, or in the garden. This personal collection of settings, along with beautiful color photographs, will stimulate you to decorate your own table as you follow the seasons. Let yourself be inspired and Bon apptit.

The next installment to this knife workshop series explains how to design and build an integral knife, a knife made out of a single piece of steel. From basic patterns and principles to technical solutions to various variations in design and process, this guide is ideal for the intermediate to advanced knifemaker. Through step-by-step instructions and images, three integral knife projects with varying levels of difficulty are explained. Learn how to make a hand-filed knife that doesnt require much equipment, a knife made using a milling machine, and a knife made with a piece of steel that has been professionally prepared with a wire-erosion process. With 350 photos and illustrations, this comprehensive guide is ideal for mastering how to make integral knives.

Garnet, with its many color varieties, is a favorite of both mineral collectors and gemologists. Superb examples are found at many locales worldwide, in both igneous and metamorphic rocks. Other members of the group are prized by species collectors and micromount enthusiasts. Over 120 color photos of these beautiful minerals show each species in its geological context. This book also explains how garnets are formed and the unique conditions that create fine crystals and vivid colors. After a brief introduction, the general treatment begins with an explanation of the chemistry and taxonomy of the group. A section on their formation and geochemistry explains the kinds of environments where garnets are formed. Detailed entries for each mineral provide locality information and full-color photos so that collectors can see what good specimens look like and which minerals one might expect to find in association with them. An extensive bibliography is provided.

The artwork of over 50 contemporary mosaic artists reveals the diversity of materials used and forms created in this ever-growing field. From small pieces of glass, stone, pebbles, ceramics, found objects, and other materials known as tesserae, these artists paint images of great intricacy and stunning beauty. In skilled hands, these small angular bits of material form works of art that are filled with fluid motion and life. Presented here in hundreds of vibrant color images, they include public and private installations, sculptures, wall murals and hangings, windows, plaques, medallions, floors, triptychs, furniture, and more. Visual texture, mixes of opaque and transparent tesserae, and the visual flow throughout an image keep viewers riveted to these ever eye-catching works of art. This book will be a source of inspiration for all who appreciate this ancient yet ever-evolving art form.

Inspired by their work for the Centennial Olympic Games, Georgias quiltmakers, under the auspices of the Georgia Quilt Project, have created vibrant 12 quilt blocks for 207 countries of the world. Meticulously researched by the artist-creators of the blocks, each block represents a distinctive aspect of the chosen country. As a body, these works of art capture the many kinds of blocks made by todays quiltmakers: pieced, every kind of appliqué, threadwork, embroidery, copious embellishments, and more. From Afghanistan to Zimbabwe, the imaginations of the artists soar as each country is depicted in cloth. Beautifully photographed and accompanied by artist statements, this unique collection is not only a visual delight, but a testament to the enduring appeal of the chosen mediumquilts.