Between 1840 and 1870, a quarter of a million Americans crossed the continent to Oregon and California in what was considered one of the great migrations of modern times?Thousands of women arrived in the Northwest by way of the Oregon Trail. This migration or "leave-taking" would consume the longest time and widest distance for these nineteenth-century women to establish new homes for themselves and their loved ones." ? from the book This beautifully illustrated volume recounts the stories of the women who traveled the Oregon Trail. Includes their reasons for traveling west and the hardships that they encountered. Index and bibliography. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.

A charming collection of child-themed cross-stitch designs by an industry master, this book features 27 patterns and four alphabet charts that can be easily adapted for different fabrics and appeal to different levels of expertise. From a personalized birth sampler and whimsical nursery decorations to nameplates for toddlers' rooms and small motifs for cards and gift bags, all stages of childhood are covered in these bright and lively projects that make fun use of familiar themes. Whether creating DIY delights for the family or a meaningful gift, the easily read, black-and-white charts and basic cross-stitch instructions ensure that any level of needleworker can access the enjoyable designs.

“Market-pleasing motifs for holiday ornaments, wedding and anniversary sentiments.”—Booklist. “You’re going to really enjoy this book....designs are top-notch, the photos and charts are large and clear and the instructions...very easy to follow.”—Quick & Easy Crafts. “Cross stitching with beads is fun and easy, and you’ll be delighted with the dimension beads add to your work.” —Bead & Button.

Profound reflections on the cross that help you to meditate on and marvel at the sacrificial love of Jesus. This book can be used as a devotional, especially during Lent and Easter. These profound reflections on the cross from David Mathis, author of The Christmas We Didn’t Expect, will help you to meditate on and marvel at Jesus’ life, sacrificial death, and spectacular resurrection-enabling you to treasure anew who Jesus is and what he has done. Many of us are so familiar with the Easter story that it becomes easy to miss subtle details and difficult to really enjoy its meaning. This book will help you to pause and marvel at Jesus, whose now-glorified wounds are a sign of his unfailing love and the decisive victory that he has won: “He was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed.” (Isaiah 53:5) This book can be used as a devotional. The chapters on Holy Week make it especially helpful during the Lent season and at Easter.

"Learn from two world renowned gemologists as they share their lifelong passion and knowledge of everything geodes, from their formation and occurrence to the amazing variety and beauty of these popular, world-class gemstones"--Back cover

The most important symbols of Christianity, the cross and crucifix are as diverse in material, design, and detail as they are origin. Renowned art historian Oleg Zastrow’s unprecedented volume is a richly illustrated collection of these sacred treasures, many of which have never been published before. Remarkable for their outstanding interest and extreme rarity, the works are featured here in stunning colorplates with numerous close-up details. This exceptional and varied collection spans twelve centuries, and includes reliquary, altar, wall, table, pectoral, benedictional, ornamental, and devotional crosses. Made from silver, copper, bronze, iron, ivory, bone, marble, stone and wood, these expertly crafted artifacts are decorated by gilding or silvering, polychromy, enamelling, or gems and pearls. Gathered from around the globe, this catalogue of crosses and crucifixes is the product of impassioned and knowledgeable collecting, and a new and important resource on a topic that has long been neglected in the history of art.

"This is the first detailed study of the Cross of Cong, one of Ireland's foremost national treasures, and a major piece of medieval metalwork."--Provided by publisher