Dancing with Thread: Your Guide to Free-Motion Quilting

December 19th, 2011

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Free-spirited Quilting Techniques Gives You The Freedom To Create the Perfect Design. Create decorative quilting designs on any sewing machine that fit your quilt the best. Use the troubleshooting guides to solve common free-motion quilting problems. Create stunning designs using your own doodles as patterns. Add movement, personality, and texture to your quilts. Discover the beauty and ease of working with decorative and metallic threads Are you looking for a faster way to create custom quilting designs? Then you’ll love free-motion quilting! Not only is it relaxing and calming, but the free-style approach is so much fun you’ll want to make a quilt for everyone you know!

Dancing with Thread: Your Guide to Free-Motion Quilting

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Country Dancing for Beginners

December 10th, 2011

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COUNTRY DANCING FOR BEGINNERS – DVD MovieAmazon.com
Country Dancing for Beginners begins with an inspiring demo of how competition-level dancers–Josh Zuniga and Alina Wilson–might style the six dances: country polka, waltz, cha-cha, two-step, East Coast swing, and West Coast swing. Then Zuniga and Wilson demonstrate the basic level of each dance with variations while Teresa Mason’s voice instructs. The “beginner” designation of this video might be misleading. Although the instructors demonstrate basic steps, they move quickly through the dances: five steps, plus a routine putting it all together, of six different dances in 60 minutes. You’ll have to pause the program frequently to practice. True beginners might be intimidated by the pace, and the routine at the end is more intermediate than beginning level. Country Dancing for Beginners will appeal to experienced dancers of other styles of dance who are learning country western for the first time, but are not novice dancers. It’s nicely produced and beautifully danced. –Joan Price

Country Dancing for Beginners

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Wind in the Grasses Dancing

November 27th, 2011

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WIND IN THE GRASSES DANCING is the first book in the Dancing the Dream Series. When the United States Government issues an ultimatum to all non-treaty Indians to surrender to the reservations no later than January 31, 1876, Wind in the Grasses Dancing defies the mandate and joins Sitting Bull and Crazy Horse in one of the largest defensive stands in the history of the Lakota. As the threat of war becomes imminent and the Lakota’s world is thrown into chaos, Wind in the Grasses Dancing is faced with the most difficult decision of his life when he is torn between his love for Amber, the daughter of a local rancher, and his beloved people. Review Snips 5.0 out of 5 stars ~ Wild Horses Couldn’t Drag Me Away, April 19, 2011 By L.M. Jackson “Lisa MJ” (Author of ‘Perfect Circles’) Outstanding! A rare jewel! Many have written about the ending days of Native American life in the 1800’s. Very few have had the ability to imbue the deep connection these people had with each other, their way of life and the heartbreak they endured. 5.0 out of 5 stars ~ A Jewel of Writing, April 18, 2011 By J.A. Plantamura “Joe” I am enthralled. What wonderful writing. McClay vividly describes the life and times of Dancing Wind. She humanizes history and brings it to life. This is such a magnificent tale. 5.0 out of 5 stars ~ Excellent Historic Western Romance and More, March 15, 2011 By Frances Anderson-Jackson, Author of “Patience – Bold Rider” Ms. McClay has written a story to satisfy the heart as well as the mind. While the romance is poignant, I equally enjoyed the well researched work into Native American life and lore. This lady knows her material and is a natural storyteller. I highly recommend it. 5.0 out of 5 stars ~ Can’t wait for the sequel, April 23, 2011 By Fourwindsdancer I was mesmerized. I’ve read many Native American novels, from Historical Fiction to Historical Romance, and this is the first book that I was able to connect with and really feel for what the characters were experiencing. Check out Terrie’s webpage @ terriemcclay.weebly.com for more information on the upcoming novel, WHISPERS FROM THE SOUTH.

Wind in the Grasses Dancing

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Dancing for the Dead: Funeral Strippers in Taiwan.

November 19th, 2011

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Funeral strippers work on Electric Flower Cars (EFC) which are trucks that have been converted to moving stages so that women can perform as the vehicles follow along with funerals or religious processions. EFC came to Taiwan’s public attention in 1980 when newspapers began covering the phenomenon of stripping at funerals. There is a great deal of debate about whether this should be allowed to continue. In Taipei, Taiwan’s capital, one often hears middle and upper class men complain about the harmful effects of this rural practice on public morality. In contrast, people in the industry see themselves as talented performers and fans of the practice say that it makes events more exciting. Dancing for the Dead follows this story, interviewing Taiwan’s academics, government officials, and people working in the EFC industry to try to make sense of this phenomenon. The film includes footage from nine different cities across Taiwan, including EFC performances, a funeral, and several religious events.

This product is manufactured on demand using DVD-R recordable media. Amazon.com’s standard return policy will apply.

Dancing for the Dead: Funeral Strippers in Taiwan.

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Yemen: Dancing on the Heads of Snakes

November 5th, 2011

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Yemen is the dark horse of the Middle East. Every so often it enters the headlines for one alarming reason or another—links with al-Qaeda, kidnapped Westerners, explosive population growth—then sinks into obscurity again. But, as Victoria Clark argues in this riveting book, we ignore Yemen at our peril. The poorest state in the Arab world, it is still dominated by its tribal makeup and has become a perfect breeding ground for insurgent and terrorist movements.

Clark returns to the country where she was born to discover a perilously fragile state that deserves more of our understanding and attention. On a series of visits to Yemen between 2004 and 2009, she meets politicians, influential tribesmen, oil workers and jihadists as well as ordinary Yemenis. Untangling Yemen’s history before examining the country’s role in both al-Qaeda and the wider jihadist movement today, Clark presents a lively, clear, and up-to-date account of a little-known state whose chronic instability is increasingly engaging the general reader.

Yemen: Dancing on the Heads of Snakes

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Jodi Stolove’s Chair Dancing Around the World

October 29th, 2011

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Chair Dancing®’s Around the World program is a fun and convenient way to get aerobic exercise, tone muscles, improve flexibility and burn calories. You’ll do a country western dance, a Brazilian samba, a polka, an Argentinean Tango, a Viennese Waltz, a Caribbean calypso, and much more, all while comfortably seated on a chair. Originally scored music and up-beat choreography make Chair Dancing® the fitness program you’ll look forward to doing regularly! Three exercise levels show you how to adapt the program to your current fitness ability. You’ll continue to be challenged as your endurance improves. When you exercise the Chair Dancing® way, you’ll enjoy aerobic fitness like never before!

Jodi Stolove’s Chair Dancing Around the World

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Dancing Under the Red Star: The Extraordinary Story of Margaret Werner, the Only American Woman to Survive Stalin’s Gulag

October 14th, 2011

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The shocking and inspirational saga of Margaret Werner and her miraculous survival in the Siberian death camps of Stalinist Russia.

Between 1930 and 1932, Henry Ford sent 450 of his Detroit employees plus their families to live in Gorky, Russia, to operate a new manufacturing facility. This is the true story of one of those families–Carl and Elisabeth Werner and their young daughter Margaret–and their terrifying life in Russia under brutal dictator Joseph Stalin.
Margaret was seventeen when her father was arrested on trumped-up charges of treason. Heartbroken and afraid, she and her mother were left to withstand the hardships of life under the oppressive Soviet state, an existence marked by poverty, starvation, and fear. Refusing to comply with the Socialist agenda, Margaret was ultimately sentenced to ten years of hard labor in Stalin’s Gulag.
Filth, malnutrition, and despair accompanied merciless physical labor. Yet in the midst of inhumane conditions came glimpses of hope and love as Margaret came to realize her dependence upon “the grace, favor, and protection of an unseen God.”
In all, it would be thirty long years before Margaret returned to kiss the ground of home. Of all the Americans who made this virtually unknown journey–ultimately spending years in Siberian death camps–Margaret Werner was the only woman who lived to tell about it. 
Written by her son, Karl Tobien, Dancing Under the Red Star is Margaret’s unforgettable true story: an inspiring chronicle of faith, defiance, and personal triumph

Dancing Under the Red Star: The Extraordinary Story of Margaret Werner, the Only American Woman to Survive Stalin’s Gulag

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Arthur: Dancing Fools

October 8th, 2011

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Baby Kate and the Imaginary Mystery
Nadine, D.W.’s imaginary friend is missing! Baby Kate, Pal, Amigo, and Nemo are all on the case and won’t give up until this mystery is solved even if some fur gets ruffled along the way!

Strangers on a Train
Sue Ellen can’t wait to travel on an old-fashioned train with her mom, just like in those black and white movies! But Sue Ellen soon discovers that the train is not what she had hoped until she finds a mysterious diary on board.

The Making of Arthur
Matt Damon guest-stars in animated form as the host of a new series, “Postcards from You.” When the OscarTM-winning star puts out a call for homemade videos for his show, Arthur and the gang rush to film their lives.

Dancing Fools
Mrs. Molina is a teaching a dance class for kids, and it creates the opportunity for some unlikely dance pairings Muffy and Binky, D.W. and the Tibbles, and, the most unlikely of all, Francine and George. Will anyone survive the class?

Hic or Treat
D.W. gets a case of the hiccups that just won’t go away. No matter how much advice she gets, she just can’t find the right cure. Will D.W. ever get relief – or will she have the hiccups for the rest of her life?

Mr. Alwaysright
It seems that Brain is always right about everything and it’s starting to get on Buster’s nerves. But Buster is convinced that someday Brain will make a mistake and when he does, Buster will be waiting.

Francine’s Pilfered Paper
Thanksgiving can be a time for relaxing with family and friends. But for Mr. Ratburn, it’s a chance to assign homework! Instead of despairing, Francine finds the perfect Web site for her research, which she happily copies and pastes for her entire report. There’s nothing wrong with that…is there?

Buster Gets Real
Everyone loves the new “Top Supermarket” reality series on TV everyone except Arthur. So when Buster stops watching Bionic Bunny to watch this popular new show, Arthur fears their friendship is over.

Arthur: Dancing Fools

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Dancing on Glass: A Novel

September 22nd, 2011

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In the steamy city of New Orleans in 1974, Amalise Catoir sees Phillip Sharp as a charming, magnetic artist, unlike any man she has known. A young lawyer herself, raised in a small town and on the brink of a career with a large firm, she is strong and successful, yet sometimes too trusting and whimsical. Ama’s rash decision to marry Phillip proves to be a mistake as he becomes overly possessive, drawing his wife away from family, friends, and her faith. His insidious, dangerous behavior becomes her dark, inescapable secret.

In this lawyer’s unraveling world, can grace survive Ama’s fatal choice? What would you do when prayers seem to go unanswered, faith has slipped away, evil stalks, and you feel yourself forever dancing on shattered glass?

Endorsements:

“With magnificent sense of place and impeccable timing, Pam Ewen crafts a chilling tale of manipulation and evil that’s authentic and believable. Encourage your customers to write their names in this one . . . they’ll want to pass it around.”

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“A powerful, beautifully written story that left me breathless.”

Ginny Yttrup, author of Words

“Dancing on Glass provides a unique perspective on predatory relationships and how bright accomplished women become entrapped in dangerous situations . . . Powerful . . . Gripping and thought provoking!”

Leanne Truehart, M.D., psychiatry

“If you want a book that alerts you to a very real danger of our present generation, a story that stirs you to your depths, and yes, maybe makes you a little uncomfortable, then Dancing on Glass is the next book you want to pick up.”

The Suspense Zone

“Ewen’s suspense-filled tale displays excellent character development as well as insight into the workings of a sadistic mind. New Orleans circa 1974 comes alive in her capable hands.”

Library Journal

“A deftly written, haunting novel . . . if you enjoy romantic thrillers, storylines that tackle difficult topics like abuse, and don’t insist on fairytale endings, you’ll enjoy Dancing on Glass.”

Home with Purpose

“The danger and suspense feels real and exciting. Readers may relate to the strain between the main character and her family. The author uses imagery skillfully, which makes Dancing on Glass a compelling, page-turning read.”

RT Book Reviews

“Edgy, scary, riveting; Dancing on Glass by powerful Christian author Pamela Binnings Ewen compels the reader to keep turning the pages, hoping for a way out and answers to prayers.”

SingleTitles.com

Dancing on Glass: A Novel

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Swing Dancing for Beginners: Volume 1 – Shawn Trautman’s Dance Collection

September 17th, 2011

  • Street Release Date: November 15, 2006
  • Professional and easy to follow for beginners
  • Multiple Camera Views / PIP Technology
  • All-Region Encoding
  • Dolby AC-3 Audio Track

Product Description
Beginners Volume 1 offers the easiest and most thorough instruction for anyone wanting to learn both Single-Time Swing and East Coast Swing, the two most popular versions of Swing dancing. Each volume is professional, easy to follow, designed for beginners and fun for everyone. With nearly 1½ hours of instruction and multiple camera views, Shawn and Joanna Trautman will build your confidence and have you dancing along with them – literally. The design of the curriculum and camera placement for the DVDs allows leaders to do the EXACT movements that Shawn presents, and it allows followers to mimic Joanna in real time without having to turn away from the screen. In addition, you’ll also get to dance each dance with music alongside the instructors at the end of each section.
This beginner DVD covers everything from the history of Swing, how to do Slow Steps, Rock Steps, and Triple Steps, what the footwork is for both leaders and followers, how to properly use the four connection points specifically for Swing, and how to go from one dance position to another to another, seamlessly. You’ll also learn lead and follow elements to each move, what adding lilt to your body means, how to do left turns, right turns, underarm turns, and much more.
With nearly two decades of experience, a number of World Champion students to their credit, and their recently published book “Picture Yourself Dancing”, Shawn and Joanna have perfected the basic elements of each dance while specializing in the leading and following aspects which are extremely hard to find. Shawn and Joanna will demonstrate, explain, and teach you to lead and follow the Swing so you can dance anywhere with anyone, rather than just learning a single step that can only be done with your partner. Once you’re comfortable with this DVD, you’ll want to look into Beginner Volume 2 as it seamlessly adds on to everything you learned here to rapidly gain confidence based on consistency and repetition.

Swing Dancing for Beginners: Volume 1 – Shawn Trautman’s Dance Collection

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