Whether you prefer classic oak fountain pens or have a weakness for funky acrylic pencils, this practical new guide to pen and pencil turning, featuring 15 step-by-step projects, is all you need to get started with this popular craft. Discover the exciting range of materials that can be used; from fine and rare timbers to acrylics and polymer clays, there is something to suit all tastes and the possibilities are endless. Perfect for beginners to the lathe as well as more advanced turners, all the basic techniques and information needed for getting started are covered. From blank preparation to turning, sanding, polishing and assembling, everything is explained clearly and in jargon-free terms. A stunning gallery of unique pen and pencil designs will ensure that you finish the book feeling inspired and ready to get turning.

Provides an introduction to drawing in 3D, including step-by-step instructions that will help you get sketching and structuring in a matter of minutes. Includes embedded links for added online instructional videos that can be accessed with the Capstone 4D app.

Move aside, Rembrandt! The next generation of masterful pen-and-ink artists are on their way. Working with pen and ink may be tricky, but the results can be amazing. This engaging guide gives young artists the tools they need to begin making pen-and-ink masterpieces of their own. They'll learn the fundamentals of this expressive art form as they complete creative projects. Simple step-by-step instructions with full-color photographs ensure accessibility. With a vivid design and entertaining projects, this introduction to pen and ink is perfect for any art curriculum.

This friendly book will teach you everything you need to know to start on a memorable quilting adventure, with small, simple-to-sew projects that come together quickly. Supporting layout diagrams and cutting templates are provided at actual size, and can be used directly from the book. No photocopying or resizing necessary!

This comprehensive textbook teaches the fundamentals of database design, modeling, systems, data storage, and the evolving world of data warehousing, governance and more. Written by experienced educators and experts in big data, analytics, data quality, and data integration, it provides an up-to-date approach to database management. This full-color, illustrated text has a balanced theory-practice focus, covering essential topics, from established database technologies to recent trends, like Big Data, NoSQL, and more. Fundamental concepts are supported by real-world examples, query and code walkthroughs, and figures, making it perfect for introductory courses for advanced undergraduates and graduate students in information systems or computer science. These examples are further supported by an online playground with multiple learning environments, including MySQL, MongoDB, Neo4j Cypher, and tree structure visualization. This combined learning approach connects key concepts throughout the text to the important, practical tools to get started in database management.