Clear As Glass: A Mother's Journey of Letting Go is the memoir of a mother tested by three crises--teenage pregnancy, her son's mental illness, and his early death--while revealing how she learned both to love and let go of her son. Raised in a neglectful and abusive home by alcoholic parents and a narcissistic mother who viewed her as competition, she had no parenting skills when she became a single mom at age nineteen who was also an alcoholic. After years of struggling, she was able to get sober, become a born-again Christian, and build a successful sales career. All these things helped her provide a stable home for her son Jason, who was diagnosed with schizoaffective disorder at age fifteen. In spite of her achievements, she continued to mirror her mother in more ways than she realized. When her deepest heartbreak shakes her to the core, shock and sadness could have threatened her sobriety and relationship with God. She questioned whether she was a fraud as a mother and whether she deserved her son's love. "Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." (John 8:32)

5-Stars "Awesome. I read this whole set from beginning to end. Needless to say, I didn't get much else done for the last week. It all blended in so well. What a great author I will be reading more of her books." Kindle Customer Clear Glass, a captivating romantic suspense psychic thriller, is the eighth and final book in the Vision Chronicles series by award-winning author Chariss K. Walker and picks up where the seventh book left off. Nate Potter shot James! Is he dead? After a horrific final battle with Nate Potter, James was shot. Can he survive? James thinks he is broken and has given up. Can his love for Danny bring him home? No spoilers allowed so you'll just have to read it to find out how it ends. You won't be disappointed with the ending! 5-Stars "Great Series. These books kept me reading continuously. I enjoyed the characters & how they handled every situation as a unit. Whether 2 or 6 people they were a unit. They lived great lives. Thank you for sharing your talent with us, your readers". - Gr8Grama Rickie "OMG! This was one of the best series I have read in a very long time. The stories have small cliff hangers but so worth it." – JewelofIowa "This is the final installment of this captivating series. From Book 1 to the end of this book (#8) you will be kept wondering what can happen next and will James be able to overcome all obstacles in his way. There is nothing open-ended and all is concluded perfectly." Michele @MikiHope If you love mind-blowing romantic suspense blended with a family life saga and a psychic twist, this is the series for you!

Presents a portfolio of creative projects designed to guide crafters to the next level in glass fusing. A quick review of glass and equipment is followed by a comprehensive look at the vast array of fresh kiln forming possibilities that have triggered a creative leap. Then embark on a journey of exploration by working through the lessons and project ideas that are sure to stimulate novice to advanced fusers alike. "Fuse It" introduces new ways to utilise the bonanza of glass forming methods & materials through 18 lessons with names such as: Wear It (Jewellery), Display It (Holders), Hang It (Mirrors and Ornaments), Screw It (Clocks and Sculptures), Drop It (Vases), Zen It (Fountain), Rake It (hot combing), Sell It (marketing your work), plus 10 more. The book will be a valuable resource for fusers of all skill levels with a desire to progress to the next step. Over 300 colour photos offer a wealth of instruction and inspiring ideas for distinctive kiln formed creations. Includes over 75 project idea images and 18 step-by-step lessons.

The expertise of Native glass artists, in combination with the stories of their cultures, has produced a remarkable new artistic genre. This flowering of glass art in Indian Country is the result of the coming together of two movements that began in the 1960s--the contemporary Native arts movement, championed by Lloyd Kiva New, and the studio glass art movement, founded by American glass artists such as Dale Chihuly, who started several early teaching programs. Taken together, these two movements created a new dimension of cultural and artistic expression. The glass art created by American Indian artists is not only a personal expression but also imbued with cultural heritage. Whether reinterpreting traditional iconography or expressing current issues, Native glass artists have created a rich body of work. These artists have melded the aesthetics and properties inherent in glass art with their respective cultural knowledge. The result is the stunning collection of artwork presented here. A number of American Indian artists were attracted to glass early in the movement, including Larry "Ulaaq" Ahvakana and Tony Jojola. Among the second generation of Native glass blowers are Preston Singletary, Daniel Joseph Friday, Robert "Spooner" Marcus, Raven Skyriver, Raya Friday, Brian Barber, and Ira Lujan. This book also highlights the glass works of major multimedia artists including Ramson Lomatewama, Marvin Oliver, Susan Point, Haila (Ho-Wan-Ut) Old Peter, Joe David, Joe Fedderson, Angela Babby, Ed Archie NoiseCat, Tammy Garcia, Carol Lujan, Rory Erler Wakemup, Lillian Pitt, Adrian Wall, Virgil Ortiz, Harlan Reano, Jody Naranjo, and several others. Four indigenous artists from Australia and New Zealand, who have collaborated with American Indian artists, are also included. This comprehensive look at this new genre of art includes multiple photographs of the impressive works of each artist.