Carti Gibbs Smith Publishers

Fran Lee

Wishing on a Star: Constellation Stories and Stargazing Activities for Kids

Editura: Gibbs Smith Publishers

Anul aparitiei: 2001

If you go outside on a clear night, you can't help yourself. Your head tilts back, your eyes rise up, and you find yourself gazing at the stars . . . WOW From the beginning of time, people have admired the night sky's beauty. The night sky is our oldest picture book, and Wishing on a Star retells some of these stories from around the world in simple language that kids can understand. Wishing on a Star also includes lots of fun activities that celebrate the stars. Learn how to make a twinkling thaumatrope, fly a starry kite, and act in your own constellation play. Star maps and stargazing tips show how to find the constellations, and cool science facts teach more about the stars. Paperback, Full-Color Illustrations Throughout, Ages 7 and up

Vicky Burgess, W. L. Rusho

Everett Ruess: A Vagabond for Beauty

Editura: Gibbs Smith Publishers

Anul aparitiei: 1973

Everett Ruess, the young poet and artist who disappeared into the desert canyonlands of Utah in 1934, has become widely known posthumously as the spokesman for the spirit of the high desert. Many have been inspired by his intense search for adventure, leaving behind the amenities of a comfortable life. His search for ultimate beauty and oneness with nature is chronicled in this remarkable collection of letters to family and friends.

Donald J. Hagerty

The Life of Maynard Dixon

Editura: Gibbs Smith Publishers

Anul aparitiei: 2010

A personal portrait of an early-20th-century painter. Maynard Dixon embellished themes that encompassed the timeless truth of the majestic western landscape, the humanity of its memorable people, and the religious mysticism of the Native American. In an attempt to uncover the spirit of the American West, Dixon roamed its plains, mesas, and deserts--drawing, painting, and expressing his creative personality in poems, essays, and letters. Written in a very personal style, this biography includes anecdotes from Dixon's children, historical vignettes, and interviews with those who knew the artist. Donald J. Hagerty is the author of many publications on Maynard Dixon and other historic and contemporary artists. Having organized numerous museum exhibitions, he is a frequent lecturer for libraries, museums, and galleries. He lives in Davis, California.

David L. Witt

Ernest Thompson Seton: The Life and Legacy of an Artist and Conservationist

Editura: Gibbs Smith Publishers

Anul aparitiei: 2010

This is the intriguing story of one of the world's first conservationists, who served as the inspiration behind the Boy Scouts of America, and dedicated his life to preserving nature and promoting outdoor youth education. Celebrated in text and visuals, "Ernest Thompson Seton" features more than 100 of Seton's paintings and illustrations and will serve as the catalog for an exhibition (which opened May 23, 2010) on Seton at the New Mexico History Museum, which sees more than 100,000 visitors annually. David L. Witt is curator and director of the Seton Legacy Project for the Academy of the Love of Learning, an educational organization in Santa Fe. A lifelong naturalist, he lives in Taos, New Mexico. "Seton was a national figure who had a huge effect on the way people thought about the natural world in North America." --David Attenborough.

Ernie LaPointe

Sitting Bull: His Life and Legacy

Editura: Gibbs Smith Publishers

Anul aparitiei: 2009

A new perspective on an iconic legend.

Wallace McRae

Stick Horses and Other Stories of Ranch Life

Editura: Gibbs Smith Publishers

Anul aparitiei: 2009

STICK HORSES And Other Stories of Cowboy Life HERE ARE TRUE-LIFE STORIES about cowboys, Indians, (ranch hands, sheriffs) and the milieu of characters that populated the legendary American West. McRae tells about his heroes and also the town vagabonds who came and went through the landscape of his growing up as a ranch kid and his adult life as a third-generation Montana rancher. Both humorous and poignant, the people and events in McRae's stories portray the living Cowboy Code. Enjoyable, can't-put-it-down reading in a conversational style from one of the West's best storytellers. Don't pass this one up McRae's cowboy poetry collection, The Cowboy Curmudgeon, has sold more than 25,000 copies. McRae was the subject of a feature article in Range magazine in summer 2008. McRae has been featured on Garrison Keillor's A Prairie Home Companion. McRae is one of the "stars" of the granddaddy of all cowboy poetry gatherings in Elko, Nevada. He was the keynote speaker for the Elko Gathering's tenth anniversary and has performed his poems across a wide range of venues from cultural exchanges in Australia, Scotland, England, and various settings in the United States. McRae's reputation in the ...

The Mystery of Everett Ruess

Editura: Gibbs Smith Publishers

Anul aparitiei: 2010

The story of Everett Ruess, who disappeared in the wilderness of Southern Utah in 1934, has for decades been one of the most intriguing mysteries of western lore. A Californian off on an adventure at age 20, he loved poetry, nature, art, and beauty. His family tracked his wanderings for four years, and then Everett disappeared without a trace. W. L. Rusho's is a historian and expert on the life of Everett Ruess. His first book on Ruess was published in 1985, and he authored two more books on the subject. Lifetime sales of Everett Ruess: A Vagabond for Beauty, have been 20,000 plus.

Joseph Carter

The Quotable Will Rogers

Editura: Gibbs Smith Publishers

Anul aparitiei: 2005

"I ain't gonna to lie to you. Usually when somebody tells you that, it means they are about to lie like a dog. Well, here's the truth: Joe Carter knows more about the late great Will Rogers than anybody else in the known world and parts of Oklahoma." Larry Gatlin of the Gatlin Brothers, star of the touring production of The Will Rogers Follies: A Life in Revue. Will Rogers captured the hearts of Americans with his thoughtful political humor; his dedication to country, family and friends; and his amazing ability to speak truth to life's fundamentals. In this delightful new biography, author Joseph Carter covers the details of Rogers's family history, the many milestones in his professional life, and America's fascination with this incredible figure. Rogers's famous quotes and quips are woven throughout the book, making it a thoroughly enjoyable read from start to finish. Learn the fascinating history of Will Rogers, and have his most memorable quotes collected in one place: "A man learns by two things. One is reading. The other is associating with smarter people." "We don't have to worry about anything. No nation in the history of the world was ever sitting as pretty. If we want ...

Tyler Beard

Art of the Boot

Editura: Gibbs Smith Publishers

Anul aparitiei: 2006

Now in paperback, this is the perennial best-seller that started it all, with an incredible look at the artistry happening in boot manufacturing over the last twenty years. With more than 25,000 copies sold in hardcover, Art of the Boot is a must-have guide to the artisans and manufacturers of America's classic footwear. Excellent detail shots A guide to some of today's finest bootmakers A comprehensive resource guide The finest boot photography anywhere An excellent starting point for designing your own pair of custom boots "a glossy coffee-table book for the true bootist" New York Times May 13, 2001 Sunday "kicky compendium on the sole of the American West" Texas Monthly January, 2000 "True cowboys and urban cowpokes alike will delight in the photographs of some of the most unique boots ever made." Dallas Morning News December 22, 1999 "a book for anyone who ever loved a pair of boots" Houston Chronicle December 05, 1999,

Sandy Wight, Steve Tynik, Mick Hager

Monkey Business: 7 Laws of the Jungle for Becoming the Best of the Bunch

Editura: Gibbs Smith Publishers

Anul aparitiei: 2007

MONKEY BUSINESS: A Short Tale of a Company that Gets It

Charles A. Coonradt, Lee Nelson

The Game of Work

Editura: Gibbs Smith Publishers

Anul aparitiei: 2007

How to Be a Winner at Work!

Donna L. Poulton, Vern G. Swanson

Painters of Utah's Canyons and Deserts

Editura: Gibbs Smith Publishers

Anul aparitiei: 2009

Vividly illustrated and exhaustively researched and documented, Painters of Utah's Canyons and Deserts weaves a sweeping tapestry of artists' attempts to capture the majesty, rare beauty, and raw danger of Utah's frontier West. A COMPREHENSIVE HISTORY OF ARTISTS WHO PAINTED SOUTHERN UTAH, INCLUDING: Solomon Nunes Carvalho Frederick S. Dellenbaugh John Heber Stansfield William Keith Samuel Coleman Thomas Moran Minerva B. K. Teichert Maynard Dixon LeConte Stewart J. Roman Andrus Birger Sandzen Everett Ruess Georgia O'Keeffe Max Ernst Alfred Lambourne Henry L. A. Culmer Donald Beauregard Donna L. Poulton is Associate Curator of Utah and Western Art at the University of Utah's Museum of Fine Arts. She has written articles on Utah and Western art, and is the coauthor of Utah Art, Utah Artists. She lives in Salt Lake City. Vern G. Swanson has been the director of the Springville, Utah, Museum of Art since 1980. He has published fourteen art history books as sole or joint author, five of these on Utah art, a major tome titled Dynasty of the Holy Grail, and Soviet Impressionist Painting. He lives in Springville, Utah. ...

Nicholas Kniel, Timothy Wright

Ribbon: The Art of Adornment

Editura: Gibbs Smith Publishers

Anul aparitiei: 2008

RIBBON THE ART OF ADORNMENTPhotography by Parker Clayton Smith

Donald J. Hagerty

The Art of Maynard Dixon

Editura: Gibbs Smith Publishers

Anul aparitiei: 2010

From bestselling children's cookbook author Barbara Beery comes a delightful new cookbook created just for aspiring sprites, elves, gnomes and nymphs Fairies Cookbook brings a bit of fantasy and magic to everyday snacks and treats, while teaching valuable cooking skills and encouraging kids to develop a love for creating their own food. Fairies Cookbook transforms everyday fare into mystical treats for birthday parties, sleepovers, and special occasions-and these recipes are easy enough to use everyday Fairies Cookbook offers recipes such as Cookie Fairie Masks, Fairie Fruit Wands, Sugar Cone Fairie Hats, Fruity Fairie Castles, Raindrop Punch, and many more. Children's cooking expert Beery also includes dozens of tips and ideas for creating a variety of enchanting fairie-themed parties.

Thomas Linzey

Be the Change: How to Get What You Want in Your Community

Editura: Gibbs Smith Publishers

Anul aparitiei: 2009

Take control of your community! Be the Change is a revolutionary handbook that shows everyday citizens how to stand up and take control of their local governments. With assistance from Thomas Linzey and the cutting-edge methodology of his Democracy School, this book will teach you how to achieve true self-governance and help provide ecosystems with the inalienable right to exist and flourish. ThomasLinzey, a graduate of Widener University School of Law, is a cofounder of both the Daniel Pennock Democracy School and the Community Environmental Legal Defense Fund. He is a frequent presenter to groups and governments, including Bioneers. Anneke Campbellis a writer and documentary filmmaker who has worked for many years to advance the causes of justice and respect for all humanity and the environment.

Mary Emmerling

Art of Turquoise

Editura: Gibbs Smith Publishers

Anul aparitiei: 2011

In honor of the color of calm. Turquoise and silver is an icon of the American Southwest. For generations, people have ogled these gemstones in pawn shops, jewelry shops and antiques stores, looking for a special piece of Native American jewelry that speaks to their heart. Southwest jewelry is now valued and collected around the world. Photographs of collectible pieces reveal what the attraction is about. Whether in shades of pale aqua or deeper aquamarine, blue or jade green, Mary Emmerling reveals that the collector's hunt is about color. And beyond jewelry, the color turquoise appears throughout the Southwest in architecture and decoration. After all, it's the color of calm. Mary Emmerling is the maven of American country style. She is the author of Art of Turquoise plus a series of books on American country decorating. Her most recent book is Eclectic Country. She divides her time between Santa Fe and Phoenix. Jim Arndt is author of How to Be a Cowboy and photographed Art of Turquoise as well as several Cowboy Boot books. He lives in Santa Fe.

Fred Labour, Texas Bix Bender, Too Slim

The Official Sidekick Solution: How to Let Someone Else Hog the Spotlight While You Loosen Your Belt and Take a Nap

Editura: Gibbs Smith Publishers

Anul aparitiei: 2011

Learn the power of low expectations A hilarious mock self-help book, The Sidekick Solution shows readers the benefits of being second best: eating what you want, letting the ax fall on someone else, and avoiding the heavy lifting while getting co-billing. Chapters with comic book-style illustrations cover such topics as the art of the supportive guffaw; famous sidekicks, from the fairly obscure Jimmy the Hun to Ed McMahon; the delicate nuances of attaching yourself to a new hero when the old one is fired; and more. Texas Bix Bender is the author of eighteen books, including the best-selling Don't Squat With Yer Spurs On series. He has written for television and radio shows, including Hee Haw, the Nashville Network's Tumbleweed Theater, and Riders Radio Theater. He lives in Nashville, Tennessee. Too Slim is the bassist for the Grammy-winning western music and comedy group Riders In The Sky. He has written for Riders Radio Theatre, Tumbleweed Theater, and various stage and TV specials. He lives near Nashville.

Chester Elton, Adrian Robert Gostick

The 24-Carrot Manager

Editura: Gibbs Smith Publishers

Anul aparitiei: 2002

In this companion volume to their successful Managing With Carrots, Adrian Gostick and Chester Elton present a remarkable story of how a great leader can unleash human potential--creating success in even the worst economy. Providing strategies and solutions for the managers of today, this book offers answers for improving employee commitment and profitability by strategically acknowledging employee effort. How is it done? The deceptively simply answer: with carrots. Plentiful examples show how to choose the right reward for each employee, how to time the giving of a reward to motivate performance, how to effectively present rewards, when to give praise in private and when to make it a public celebration, and how to motivate employees to work harder and work smarter with the company's goals in mind.

Dana Telford, Adrian Robert Gostick

The Integrity Advantage

Editura: Gibbs Smith Publishers

Anul aparitiei: 2003

Where are you right now? The Integrity Advantage give you tools to take stock and to solidify or revamp the integrity in your business life. "They'll tell you (with a wink) that these days, nice guys finish last. If that's what you've been hearing, may we respectfully suggest you're running with the wrong crowd. And we've got some folks we'd like you to meet," say Adrian Gostick, a respected business writer, and Dana Telford, a Harvard researcher. Based on a year's worth of research--interviewing CEOs and top business leaders from across North America--The Integrity Advantage identifies ten characteristics that are consistently displayed by people with integrity. The authors then take you through a four-step process to determine your integrity level and help you enhance your reputation for ethical behavior.

Douglas Keister

Stories in Stone: A Field Guide to Cemetery Symbolism and Iconography

Editura: Gibbs Smith Publishers

Anul aparitiei: 2004

Certain symbols abound in modern Western culture that are instantly recognizable: the cross signifies Christianity, the six-pointed Star of David is revered by Jews, the golden arches frequently means it's time for lunch. Other symbols, however, require a bit of decoding-particularly those found in cemeteries. Cemeteries are virtual encyclopedias of symbolism. Engravings on tombstones, mausoleums and memorials tell us just about everything there is to know about a person- date of birth and death as well as religion, ethnicity, occupation, community interests, and much more. In the fascinating new book Stories in Stone: The Complete Guide to Cemetery Symbolism by noted author Douglas Keister, the secrets of cemetery symbolism are finally revealed. For instance, did you know that it is quite rare to see a sunflower on a tombstone? Did you know that the human foot symbolizes humility and service since it consistently touches the earth? Or the humble sheaf of wheat-while it is often used to denote someone who has lived a long and fruitful life, do you know other meanings it might carry? Stories in Stone provides history along with images of a wide variety of common and not-so-common ...