For almost two thousand years, the pottery made by the Indians of America's Southwest has remained a vital art. Today, more than twenty Pueblos and tribes make pottery within the tradition, each with a distinctive style. Many of those local styles have persisted for hundreds of years. In prehistory, beautiful pieces had high trade value, and the finest contemporary pieces command prices appropriate to fine art of any type. Potters like Nampeyo, Maria Martinez and Juan Quezada achieved worldwide fame. Yet despite its history and the skill of its artists, Southwestern Indian pottery remains...

Get on the EXPRESS for "Gardening" Know How to Start a Garden Outdoor and Indoor
Look out your window - what do you see? Probably something like a barren wasteland of weed and dirt...or in other word, a scene that is anything but inspiring to behold.
However, take a look at your dear friendly neighbor's yard. What do you see now? Fertile rich green land sprouting with floral plants and vegetations as far as the eyes can see striking you with nothing less than an awe.
Now take a look back at your yard. Nothing. Don't' fret, because just about...

This book guides students and practitioners through the wealth of information on cognition and language development by breaking the area down into manageable chunks and drawing these together into a full understanding of the holistic nature of child development. Children with communication difficulties are at risk of poor outcomes educationally, socially and in employability. Whilst there may be a range of interventions which can help children, it is the practice of those working with them that is the key to success. Therefore a firm understanding of communication development and the ability...

This book is a comprehensive course text for all degree level students undertaking programmes related to early years and childhood studies. It provides a balanced approach and encourages you to consider and challenge perceptions of early years and to promote good professional practice.