
Increase Your Income and Sales With A Necklace Holder
As a handcrafted jewelry creator I create custom design masterpieces and one of a kind jewelry pieces that I sell to my small customer base and at craft shows. I have found that the right display means everything when it comes to enticing shoppers.
A great way to increase sales is to have a necklace holder that is eye catching; this will draw your potential customers to your pieces. Everyone likes to look at pretty things that are aesthetically pleasing and your necklace holder should be as unique as the necklace it is showing off.
Let’s face it; if it doesn’t look it won’t get a second glance. One way to do this is to go with a different theme for each necklace and necklace holder. Using holidays and special occasions to your advantage can make all difference in sales. For example, the spring is a great time to use a wedding theme.
A necklace holder in a wedding theme may be decorated using pearls, complementing a bride’s necklace that features pearls. When brides are shopping for their perfect wedding ensemble a one of a kind necklace is the tip of the iceberg because most brides want things that no other bride has.
A high school prom is another special occasion where a themed necklace holder could be the difference in making a sale. Every girl wants to feel like a princess on prom night and she will take great pains in her prom attire, right down to the smallest detail.
A necklace holder that is adorned in Austrian crystals that are featured in many of the prom fashions, from dresses to jewelry will lure in girls looking that for that right piece. Austrian crystals come in wide array of colors so one way to really draw in the customer is to use a contrasting or complementary color on the necklace holder.
Another theme idea for the necklace holder is the style of necklace you are displaying, such as an antique silver and marcasite necklace would be eye catching on a black or white necklace holder because both black and white are contrast colors to the silver. A necklace holder decorated with an animal print would nicely display a chunky necklace created in brown and gold tones or wooden beads.
Alluring jewelry creations need to be shown prominently; this can be accomplished by raising the section of your table that your necklace holders will be placed. By using a sturdy wooden box under your table cloth it will bring them closer to eye level. Necklace holders that are created for holding a necklace and another matching piece such as a bracelet or earrings are a great tool because if the shopper sees the two pieces together you have a better chance of selling them together. To accentuate the high quality of the components used in handcrafted pieces, the necklace holder should possess the same quality for appealing displays.
About the Author
It’s easy to find a fabulous necklace holder now! Choose a piece of art that will reflect your sense of style to organize and hang your jewelry! T. Herbst makes custom Jewelry Trees – come and browse www.jewelry-trees.com.
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Jewelry Holder, Jewelry Stand for Earrings / Necklaces / Brecelets, Gift Idea $8.90 Model: MWCJ-EI08206 Size: 12.5″W x 13.5″H, 48 holes and 10 hooks in total Color: black Material: metal Features: ** There are 48 holes on the left and 10 hooks on the right. ** Earrings, necklaces and bracelets can be held in order. ** With this necklace holder, you can find whichever jewelry at once. ** You will enjoy using the stand at home or in stores. It is not only a helpful jewelry applianc… |
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Over The Door Clear Shoe Organizer/Storage Rack $11.90 This 24 pocket organizer hangs conveniently over the closet door and features clear plastic pockets to help you find the right pair of shoes in a flash. Gives you the space you need to keep your closet and bedroom neat and organized…. |
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Jokari Hanging Purse Rack $10.98 Eliminate the clutter! Now you can easily add a vast amount of storage space and keep a lid on the mess with this terrific Over the Door Handbag Organizer! Your vast collection of stylish and trendy handbags can be organized and hidden from site on the back of your favorite door! Comes with 16 hooks, and features an adjustable tension grip to keep those bags from swinging around when the door is o… |
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Household Essentials 80-Pocket Cotton Canvas Jewelry Organizer $15.95 No more rummaging in a jewelry box or drawer for that particular pair of earrings. This double-sided organizer features eighty pockets, forty on each side–and because the pockets are made of vinyl, one glance is all that’s needed to find the desired object. The backing is made of natural cotton canvas with five snaps that attach it to the included brushed aluminum hanger. Although the organizer … |
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Stainless Steel Money Clip w/ Dollar ($) Sign, 2 5/16 in. (59mm) tall $9.95 Excellent Fashionable Men’s Accessory, this Money Clip is made from Solid Stainless Steel. You Won’t have to worry about this Very Strong Surgical Steel Money Clip to loose Shape, Color or Tension. It is Perfectly polished with a Small Dollar Sign Etched… |
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Stainless Steel Money Clip w/ Dollar ($) Sign, 2 5/16 in. (59mm) tall $9.95 Excellent Fashionable Men’s Accessory, this Money Clip is made from Solid Stainless Steel. You Won’t have to worry about this Very Strong Surgical Steel Money Clip to loose Shape, Color or Tension. It is Perfectly polished with a Small Dollar Sign Etched… |
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Kaliya Hair Ponytail Holder, Hair Accessories, Jewelry Gift Ideas $14.89 No jewelry wardrobe is complete without this versatile and beautiful ponytail holder, and a great looking ponytail jewelry is always an appreciated fashion accessory. Add pizzazz to your hairstyle with the latest craze in hair jewelry! Perfect gift ideas! Only 3 piece for sales! Buy now and grab this opportunity to secure one!Model: KLYJ-DI13538Material: Acrylic (PMMA: Polymethylmethacrylate)Size:… |
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Crayola 52-0029 Crayola 150-Count Telescoping Crayon Tower, Storage Case, Sharpener $13.50 .caption { font-family: Verdana, Helvetica neue, Arial, serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; } ul.indent { list-style: inside disc; text-indent: -15px; } The Crayola Telescoping Crayon Tower is the largest collection of Crayola crayons ever assembled. Organized into an expandable, three-tiered tower, this set places 150 vibrant colors at your child’s fingertips. In… |
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My Friendship Bracelet Maker Kit $15.74 My Friendship Bracelet Maker. It’s easy to make and share unique friendship bracelets with this handy tool. It features an adjustable Butterfly clip for knotting and securing your string, a String Holder for keeping up to 10 strings organized and firmly in place while you weave your design, plus it’s travel-ready with a pull-out tray for storing all your threads. This package contains 1 friendship… |
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Alex Peace and Love Jewelry $9.65 Alex Toys Peace & Love Jewelry – Alex Toys 396P…. |
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14k Gold Mom and Baby 18-inch Necklace $162.34 Wonderful gift idea for a wide variety of occasionsPendant depicts a mom holding her baby close14-karat yellow gold with white gold on pendant18-inch box chain |
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SPEC Pin Golf Theme Glasses Holders (Set of 3) $9.59 The SPEC pin clips onto any blouse or shirt, securing any pair of glasses or sunglasses. In addition to preventing lost spectacles, this set of three pins feature different shapes in a golf theme. |
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SPEC Pin Gold-plated Angels Glasses Holder (Set of 3) $10.29 The SPEC pin clips onto any blouse or shirt, securing any pair of glasses or sunglasses. In addition to preventing lost spectacles, this set of three pins feature different shapes in a angels theme. |
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SPEC Pin Goldplated School Glasses Holder (Set of 3) $9.39 The SPEC pin clips onto any blouse or shirt, securing any pair of glasses or sunglasses. In addition to preventing lost spectacles, this set of three pins feature different shapes in a school theme. |
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SPEC Pin Gold-plated Sewing Glasses Holder (Set of 3) $9.89 The SPEC pin clips onto any blouse or shirt, securing any pair of glasses or sunglasses. In addition to preventing lost spectacles, this set of three pins feature different shapes in a sewing theme. |
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SPEC Pin Goldplated Sailboat Glasses Holder (Set of 3) $10.39 The SPEC pin clips onto any blouse or shirt, securing any pair of glasses or sunglasses. In addition to preventing lost spectacles, this set of three pins feature different shapes in a sailboat theme. |
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SPEC Pin Gold-plated Sewing Glasses Holder (Set of 3) $9.59 The SPEC pin clips onto any blouse or shirt, securing any pair of glasses or sunglasses. In addition to preventing lost spectacles, this set of three pins feature different shapes in a sewing theme. |
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SPEC Pin Gold-plated Motorcycling Glasses Holder (Set of 3) $9.39 The SPEC pin clips onto any blouse or shirt, securing any pair of glasses or sunglasses. In addition to preventing lost spectacles, this set of three pins features shapes from a motorcycle theme. |
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SPEC Pin Goldplated Sports Glasses Holder (Set of 3) $9.59 The SPEC pin clips onto any blouse or shirt, securing any pair of glasses or sunglasses. In addition to preventing lost spectacles, this set of three pins feature different shapes in a sports theme. |
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Lily Cheval Mirror with Jewelry Holder $190.99 Artfully bridging contemporary and traditional, this Lily beveled mirror and jewelry holder will make a great accent to any traditional and modern homes. Use this mirror with its elegant arched base angles for a perfect view.Frame materials: Wood, MDF, veneer, glassFinish: Red cocoaMirror is finished with a beveled edge with a hidden jewelry cabinet behind the mirror doorElegant mirror offers twenty (20) hooks for hanging jewelryFour (4) shelves with clear safe-guard dividers to prevent stored jewelry from falling outAdjustable tilt frame solidly supports the mirror bodyNickel hardware knob on front of mirror doorDimensions: 19 inches wide x 22.5 inches deep x 60 inches highClean and care suggestions: Dust with dry, soft cloth or untreated dusting cloth. Avoid alcohol or petroleum-based products on lacquer finishes. Avoid placing your furniture in direct sunlight and maintain at least two feet between furniture and heat sources.Assembly required |
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Sarah Peyton Metal Tree Jewelry Holder $21.99 Keep your jewelry neat and organized with this classic Sarah Peyton Metal Jewelry Tree. The metal tree is adorned by magpies with earring slots and branches for rings and necklaces making it easy to store your precious jewelry.Materials: MetalFinish: Black satinDesign: Magpie adornmentsIncludes a tray base for additional storageHolds all types of jewelry including earrings, necklaces, and rings11 inches high x 9 inches wide x 9 inches long |
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1000 Ideas for Creative Reuse (Paperback) $16.34 Artists and crafters have always been recyclers, but for many, it has not only become a thrifty choice, it has become a moral imperative. 1000 Ideas for Creative Reuse contains a cutting edge collection of the most inventive work being made with re-used, upcycled, and already existing materials. The work in this book ranges from clever and humble personal accessories to unique and important large-scale works of art, including paper art, fashion, jewelry, housewares, interiors, and installations. |
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Service Ideas 14-in Complete Thermo Plate $51.33 Insulated by air pocket between holder and steel 304 Gauge stainless insert withstands temps up to |
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Service Ideas 12.5-in Complete Thermo Plate $36.99 Insulated by air pocket between holder and steel 304 Gauge stainless insert withstands temps up to |
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1,000 Jewelry Inspirations (Paperback) $10.65 A visual catalog for jewelry, bead artists and crafters who will relish the opportunity to have so many ideas at their fingertips to inspire their own projects   A showcase of stunning jewelry bits and pieces, "bling" and embellishments, this collection is made to feed the creative appetites of crafters and jewelry makers everywhere. The book offers color, sparkle, texture, dimension, and clever, creative use of materials. One piece of jewelry might have several points of interest to be highlighted: an antique clasp, textured lampwork beads, and intricate knots.   |
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The Bead Jewelry Bible (Paperback) $15.99 Create unique bead jewelry with a truly professional finishMaster essential techniques to make beautiful, long-lasting jewelry, including wirework, bead stitches and stringingLearn about the exciting array of beads available, and get expert guidance on building your own collectionGain practical advice about planning and color that will allow you to create original and exciting jewelryDiscover the basic tools, equipment and findings used to create stunning designsWith 12 step-by-step projects to get you started, and all the techniques and ideas needed to create your own, this is the ultimate resource for making bead jewelry |
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Bead Jewelry 101 (Spiral) $18.8 Bead Jewelry 101, 2nd Edition is a complete bead jewelry course in a book! Written for the absolute beginner, these thorough instructions and step-by-step photographs expertly guide you through the basics of making bead jewelry. Authors Ann and Karen Mitchell are a dynamic team of professional jewelry designers that teach you all about the tools and materials and show you how to use them. The project chapters are organized by different jewelry parts, called findings, so that you learn new techniques and build new skills with every piece of jewelry you create. Variations of the projects give you great ideas and lead you in new directions as you learn to design your own jewelry. The book contains 30 easy projects that teach the techniques for making endless jewelry designs. The spiral binding helps to keep the pages open flat while you follow the directions. Learn to make bead jewelry in a few hours and enjoy the rewards for a lifetime! |
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A Passion for Jewelry (Hardcover) $11.56 A gorgeously illustrated book that celebrates the timeless beauty of collectible and antique jewelry. Full of helpful ideas and tips as well as stunning photographs, A Passion for Jewelry is the complete illustrated guide on how to appreciate, collect, and care for your jewelry. Beginning with detailed exploration and history of materials, including classics such as gold, silver, and amber and more unusual ones such as glass and cloth, the book covers everything you ever wanted to know about jewelry. The text explains how to recognize different stones and estimate their worth, where to purchase, and the simple steps involved in starting your own collection. Completing this dazzling book are Yves Duronsoy`s photographs that perfectly capture the essence of each piece of necklace, bracelet, and ring featured. |
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Darice Jewelry Stand $7.64 This jewelry stand is perfect for displaying or storing your bracelet collection, holding more than one dozen bracelets in place tangle-free. The Darice jewelry stand features an elegant black velvet covering.Black velvet coveringHolds more than braceletsDimensions: 7.25 inches wide x 6 inches long x 2.75 inches highBracelet holder is 2 inches in diameter x 9 inches long |
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Altered Paper Jewelry (Paperback) $16.94 By mixing relatively simple jewelry making methods with standard paper arts techniques, Altered Paper Jewelry offers paper crafters, altered art aficionados, and jewelry makers creative new ideas for creating stylish and contemporary jewelry from gorgeous paper. In this book, bracelets, necklaces, earrings and other jewelry will be decorated and constructed with found paper, photos and beautiful scrapbook papers. Beads will be fashioned from rolled paper, covered with decoupage, and molded with paper craft accessories. Paper-like materials such as vellum, transparencies, shrink plastic and printable fabric paper will be punched, cut, shrunk and rolled into mini wearable masterpieces. Paper will be folded into lockets, embedded into belt buckles, and glued into unique shapes, all in the pursuit of personal adornment. Illustrated step-by-step instructions and templates included. |
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The Complete Jewelry Making Course $14.8 This comprehensive and heavily illustrated manual teaches the craft of jewelry making to students looking to create professional quality items. The author covers every step of the process, from creating original design concepts to fashioning professionally finished pieces of jewelry. She lists all required tools and equipment, explains their uses, advises on safe working practices, and then guides her readers through every stage of the jewelry making process in a series of carefully structured tutorials. Students will learnB? How to start with an original idea, translate it into a workable design, and then use the design as a pattern to make beautiful wearable jewelry How to work with precious and semiprecious stones, metals, glass, plastic, resin, and wood How to present and sell oneB`s creations to dealers and wholesalers Clear, full-color, step-by-step photos demonstrate the methods of fashioning metals by heating, hammering, casting, soldering, riveting, polishing, finishing, and adding surface decoration. At-a-glance panels explain how to apply the right techniques when working in specific metals, as well as ideas for experimenting with inexpensive substitutes before advancing to precious materials. HereB`s the perfect book for transforming hobbyists into true professionals. It will also serve as a useful textbook for those conducting organized courses in jewelry design. Color photos on every page. |
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Peace and Love Jewelry Kit $14.19 Make a variety of jewelry pieces from Shrinky Dinks shapes. All you have to do is color, bake, string and wear.Make a variety of jewelry piecesJust color, bake, string and wearRecommended for ages 5 and upNot for children under 3 yearsWarning: Choking hazard due to small partsConforms to ASTM D4236 and F963Includes30 precut preprinted Shrinky Dink shapesOne (1) brooch pinOne (1) chain braceletTwo (2) ringsJewelry findingsOne 6.5 inch x7 inch jewelry holderSatin cordEight colored pencilsElastic cordOne (1) beading needleEasy instructions |
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Felted Jewelry (Paperback) $9.96 Felting is not just for fashion—it’s great for jewelry too! Plus, the craft’s quick, easy, and inexpensive: all you need is wool, soap, water, your hands, and a sense of fun. Aimed at both general crafters and jewelry artists, this rich collection–now in paperback–offers an accessible introduction to the important techniques, including forming a flat sheet of felt; shaping the felt ball; adding embellishments; and stringing and wirework. Plus, it’s packed with trendy beading and needlework ideas. The jewelry box of 20 boutique-worthy projects features boldly colored stickpins, bracelets, and sassy cherry and berry dangling earrings.    |
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Basic Jewelry Making $13.43 This fully illustrated guide shows how to make all kinds of funky and elegant bracelets, earrings, necklaces, and pendants using beads and wire. It begins with the basics–planning a design, attaching fittings, making secure crimps, selecting beads–so crafters can quickly get started creating one-of-a-kind pieces. Simple wire-bending techniques allow them to make beaded drop earrings as well as more elaborate necklace and bracelet designs. Advanced techniques use metallic, sterling silver, even 14-carat-gold wire to make gallery-quality jewelry in almost any style and size. Featuring design ideas by a variety of jewelers, this book includes pictures and descriptions of tools and materials, a guide to common types of beads, advice on proper lengths and fit, and inspiration for creating a wide range of styles. |
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Snowman and Tree Fabric Holder with 22-inch Dowel $17.49 Snowman and pine tree quilt hanger with hooksWire is dark grey on a 22-inch wooden dowelUse this craft holder for scrap booking, cross stitch quilting, needle point and general craftsIncludes 2 screws for hangingTheme ideas: holidays |
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Carson Oak Jewelry Armoire $201.99 Behind this mirror is a cabinet designed to hold an array of jewelryStylish Carson jewelry armoire has plenty of space and organizersArmoire has a distressed plantation oak finishSmall wormwood 'imperfections' add characterInner felt lining is black with a light grey ring holderSmall removable storage tray with four sections for smaller itemsUnit also provides a keyed locking mechanism to make sure all of your valuables are secure and safeJewelry storage inside of this armoire consists of five double hooks at the top perfect for storing necklace and bracelet setsBelow are two rows of 11 flat hooks capable of holding several necklaces eachOn the inside top of the door, there are nine rows of ring holders measuring 7.75 inches wide eachThree rows for storing earrings with 12 notches on each row to help separate or secure earringsIf needed, each notch is capable of holding a set of earringsAdditionally, below the earring storage on the door there are 10 single necklace/bracelet hooks to make sure you never run out of roomThe finish is beautifully distressed with small wormholes and imperfections that accent the grain and character of the woodThese imperfections are natural wood flaws that help make every piece uniqueMeasures 48.25 inches high x 14.62 inches wide x 4.125 inches deep |
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Scrapbook Jewelry Cute and Clever Jewelr (Paperback) $9.85 Girls can turn scrapbook supplies into super accessories! The easy instructions in this book will help girls make necklaces, bracelets, earrings, and more. Includes tips for 17 fun-to-make jewelry ideas, plus six sheets of tear-out scrapbook paper girls can use to get started. |
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Morelle Sleek and Attractive Leather Jewelry Keeper $22.99 This sleek and attractive jewelry keeper is appealing for its chic styling. It features a leather tab for necklaces, a stud earring organizer, snap-top ring holder, and a small pouch for other jewelry accessories. Fully lined in suedeneMaterials: LeatherDimensions 1 inch high x 7 inches long x 4 inches wide |
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Jewelry $19.39 In logical progression, Jewelry: Fundamentals of Metalsmithing examines the basic techniques of this ancient and accessible craft: fabricating, surface treatments, joining, finishing, stone setting, chain making, mechanisms, and casting. It is illustrated throughout with clear demonstration photos, Mr. McCreight`s beautifully rendered drawings, and examples of exceptional contemporary jewelry.This relaxed yet thorough introduction to the skills of metalworking is a fully revised, expanded and updated edition of Tim McCreight`s popular guide for novice metalworkers. As both a fresh presentation of fundamental techniques and a portfolio of the finest contemporary design, Jewelry: Fundamentals of Metalsmithing is an instant classic in its own right. |
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Carson Warm Walnut Jewelry Armoire $178.99 Complete your bedroom decor with this beautiful jewelry armoireBehind the mirror is a cabinet designed to hold an array of jewelry Plenty of space and organizers to hold necklaces, bracelets, earrings and ringsArmoire features a distressed warm brown walnut finish with small wormwood imperfections to add characterInner felt lining is black with a light grey ring holderArmoire features small removable storage tray with 4 sections for smaller itemsUnit also provides a keyed locking mechanism to make sure all of your valuables are secure and safeJewelry storage inside of this armoire consists of 5 double hooks at the top, perfect for storing necklace and bracelet setsIncludes two rows of 11 flat hooks capable of holding several necklaces eachOn inside top of the door there are 9 rows of ring holders measuring 7.75 inches wide eachThree of these rows are for storing earrings, with 12 notches on each row to help separate and secure earringsArmoire features additional 10 single necklace/bracelet hooks to make sure you never run out of roomFinish is beautifully distressed with small wormholes and imperfections that accent the grain and character of the wood |
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Bride Ideas $10.9 The ultimate creative and practical planning tool for a wedding, Bride Ideas captures all the bride`s inspirations, ideas, lists, and to-dos. A fold-out Master List keeps plans on track, friendly prompts insure important details are not overlooked, and the peel-and-stick tabs allow the bride to customize for quick references. Fabulously flexible, Bride Ideas is a must-have wedding planner. |
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Art Ideas $12.68 Offers creative ideas for all kinds of art projects and teaches about brushes, papers, special effects, and using different paints, pastels, inks, crayons, and other media. |
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Big Ideas $30.64 The text presents an overview of political, social, and economic ideologies and connects politics to policy debates. With examples drawn from recent news and with key terms and study questions at the end of each chapter, this book gives students an appreciation of how ideas influence real politics. |
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Great Ideas $37.54 Highlights from PenguinB`s Great Ideas series in an affordable six-book boxed set The perfect gift for the true book lover, the Great Ideas series offers groundbreaking works by some of historyB`s most prodigious thinkers packaged with beautiful type-driven covers that highlight the bookmakerB`s art. Now six favorites from our initial list of twelve are available as a boxed set: Common Sense, by Thomas Paine Meditations, by Marcus Aurelius On the Shortness of Life, by Seneca The Prince, by NiccolC2 Machiavelli Why I Am So Wise, by Friedrich Nietzsche Why I Write, by George Orwell Offering great literature in great packages at great prices, the Great Ideas Boxed Set is ideal for those readers who want to explore and savor the great ideas that have shaped our world. |
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Capital Ideas $10.39 Capital Ideas traces the origins of modern Wall Street, from the pioneering work of early scholars and the development of new theories in risk, valuation, and investment returns, to the actual implementation of these theories in the real world of investment management. Bernstein brings to life a variety of brilliant academics who have contributed to modern investment theory over the years: Louis Bachelier, Harry Markowitz, William Sharpe, Fischer Black, Myron Scholes, Robert Merton, Franco Modigliani, and Merton Miller. Filled with in-depth insights and timeless advice, Capital Ideas reveals how the unique contributions of these talented individuals profoundly changed the practice of investment management as we know it today. |
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Fabulous Jewelry from Found Objects (Paperback) $10.69 After exploring the exquisite ideas and 35 projects showcased in this one-of-a-kind jewelry collection, you’ll never look at “found items” the same way again. There are countless suggestions for recycling everyday objects, from electrical wire to soda cans, and uncovering their vast potential for beauty. Begin by examining various metal types and forms, and the techniques for shaping and cold-connecting them. Select from a range of surface finishing treatments, and find out about special skills often used for working with stones, shells, plastic, wood, and bone. The wildly creative pieces include a driftwood brooch, a bracelet with wooden game pieces, and a pendant featuring old boat charts. |
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Ideas (Paperback) $4.55 You need a place to keep track of the details of life—from notes and reminders to grocery lists and to-do lists—and these fun, purse-sized notebooks are the perfect place to keep all that information in one place. With a durable and user-friendly spiral binding, these modern chic notebooks are perfect for women of any age. Featuring ample space for lists, ideas, dreams, reminders, and everyday notes, you’ll find you need to buy two—one for a friend and one for yourself! |
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Ideas Are Free (Paperback) $14.11 The definitive guide to maximizing ideas from employees presents true stories of management encouraging workers to share their ideas with profitable results for everyone. Reprint. |
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Sound Ideas $23.62 As people from record collectors to file swappers know, the experience of music – making it, marketing it, listening to it – relies heavily on technology. From the viola that amplifies the vibrations of a string to the CD player that turns digital bits into varying voltage, music and technology are deeply intertwined. What was gained – or lost – when compact discs replaced vinyl as the mass-market medium? What unique creative input does the musician bring to the music, and what contribution is made by the instrument? Do digital synthesizers offer unlimited range of sonic potential, or do their push-button interfaces and acoustical models lead to cookie-cutter productions? Through this interrogation of sound and technology, Aden Evens provides an acute consideration of how music becomes sensible, advancing original variations on the themes of creativity and habit, analog and digital technologies, and improvisation and repetition. Evens elegantly and forcefully dissects the paradoxes of digital culture and reveals how technology has profound implications for the phenomenology of art. Sound Ideas reinvents the philosophy of music in a way that encompasses traditional aspects of musicology, avant-garde explorations of music`s relation to noise and silence, and the consequences of digitization. |
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Six Ideas That Shaped Physics $44.98 SIX IDEAS THAT SHAPED PHYSICS is the 21st century`s alternative to traditional, encyclopedic textbooks. Thomas Moore designed SIX IDEAS to teach students: –to apply basic physical principles to realistic situations –to solve realistic problems –to resolve contradictions between their preconceptions and the laws of physics –to organize the ideas of physics into an integrated hierarchy |
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Great Ideas for Teaching Astronomy $45.04 Written and revised in response to requests from teachers for ideas that can be used to improve astronomy teaching, this new expanded edition offers dozens of ideas, demonstrations, and analogies gathered from over 40 teachers around the world. |
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150 Best House Ideas $21.21 A comprehensive handbook on the latest ideas in single-family home design showcases top ideas by a range of internationally renowned architects and designers, in a volume that demonstrates numerous house styles while revealing solutions to specific client needs. |
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A World of Ideas (Paperback) $13.33 Profiles ideas, beliefs, theories, and philosophers who transformed world history, from absolutism to Zoroaster. |
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Design Ideas For Kitchens (Paperback) $13.55 Features a guide to kitchen renovation with style ideas and products, green building techniques and materials, advice on selecting fixtures, and functional layouts. |
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Design Ideas for Bathrooms (Paperback) $13.09 Features a guide to bathroom renovation with style ideas and products, green building techniques and materials, advice on selecting fixtures, and functional layouts. |
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Ideas That Matter (Hardcover) $19.18 Ideas can, and do, change the world. Just as Marxism, existentialism, and feminism shaped the last century, so fundamentalism, globalization, and bioethics are transforming our world now. In Ideas that Matter, renowned philosopher A.C. Grayling provides a personal dictionary of the ideas that will shape our world in the decades to come. With customary wit, fire, and erudition, Grayling ranges across the gamut of essential theories, movements, and philosophies–from animal rights to neurophilosophy to war crimes–provoking and elucidating throughout. Ideas are the cogs that drive history, and in explaining the most complex and influential ones in laymen`s terms, Ideas that Matter will help every engaged citizen better understand it. |
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Improv Ideas $17.31 Until now there has never been a single, simple-to-use game source for teaching improv drama. Now the sixty-two years of combined experience of two collaborators have made this source book a reality. |
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Bright Ideas $12.82 An illustrated title illuminates an American era marked by amazing advances in science and technology and introduces the inventors who revolutionized the way the country works, travels, and lives, including Henry Ford, Thomas Edison, and the Wright Brothers. |
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The War of Ideas $19.92 A renowned terrorism and Middle-East expert argues that the most relevant battle being fought in today`s world is in the hearts and minds of the world`s population, in an account that offers insight into the modern generation of jihadists, identifies key players, and explains why jihadists are ahead of the West in the war. 100,000 first printing. |
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Tools for Ideas $30.06 Description not available. |
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Novel Ideas $14.84 Description not available. |
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Queer Ideas $15.82 CUNY`s Center for Lesbian and Gay Studies annual lecture series, developed by Kessler, a gay psychiatrist, features outstanding contributors to this field (now expanded to include transgender and queer studies). This volume collects, for the first time, the CLAG lectures from 1992-2001. Joan Nestle, founder of the Lesbian Herstory Archives, was the debut speaker. In 2001, Judith Butler (U. of California, Berkeley) addressed "Global violence, sexual politics." The foreword explains the barriers the series overcame. Annotation )2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) |
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Fixed Ideas $7.87 Joan Didion`s outraged essay decries the passivity with which most Americans have greeted the "new unilateralism" of the administration of George W. Bush in the wake of 9/11. Didion takes great pains in analyzing the government`s opportunistic public relations campaign to sell the war on terrorism, and in explaining the "Bush Doctrine"–its obfuscating rhetoric and its potential for harm. The essay was greeted with an outpouring of reader reaction when it was first published in the New York Review of Books. Frank Rich of the New York Times contributes an introduction. |
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Making Ideas Happen (Hardcover) $14.51 How the world`s leading innovators push their ideas to fruition again and again Edison famously said that genius is 1 percent inspiration, 99 percent perspiration. Ideas for new businesses, solutions to the world`s problems, and artistic breakthroughs are common, but great execution is rare. According to Scott Belsky, the capacity to make ideas happen can be developed by anyone willing to develop their organizational habits and leadership capability. That`s why he founded Behance, a company that helps creative people and teams across industries develop these skills. Belsky has spent six years studying the habits of creative people and teams that are especially productive-the ones who make their ideas happen time and time again. After interviewing hundreds of successful creatives, he has compiled their most powerful-and often counterintuitive-practices, such as: B?Generate ideas in moderation and kill ideas liberally B?Prioritize through nagging B?Encourage fighting within your team While many of us obsess about discovering great new ideas, Belsky shows why it`s better to develop the capacity to make ideas happen-a capacity that endures over time. |
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Ideas of Le Corbusier (Paperback) $13.77 Brings together selections from Le Corbusier`s books and articles to present a synthesis of his ideas on the nature of architecture and architectural design |
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Kitchen Ideas (Paperback) $10.09 Affordable ideas for turning any kitchen into an inviting and functional space This book is your guide to designing the kitchen of your dreams. It offers a survey of kitchen trends, ideas for enhancing existing floor plans, advice on how to mix and match materials, and tips on how to achieve a look for less. Whether you`re looking to spruce up your kitchen with simple cosmetic refreshes or completely transform your kitchen with a major remodel, you can turn to Kitchen Ideas for Hundreds of inspiring ideas in a variety of decorating styles Floor plans and clever storage ideas that maximize space in a small kitchen Budget-minded tips for bargain hunters Featuring traditional to contemporary kitchen designs and a wide variety of layouts, cabinets, fixtures, and countertops, this value-priced book has everything you need to create a beautiful kitchen. |
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Statistical Ideas And Methods $148.99 Emphasizing the conceptual development of statistical ideas, STATISTICAL IDEAS AND METHODS actively engages students and explains topics in the context of excellent examples and case studies. This text balances the spirit of statistical literacy with statistical methodology taught in the introductory statistics course. Jessica Utts and Robert Heckard built the book on two learning premises: (1) New material is much easier to learn and remember if it is related to something interesting or previously known; (2) New material is easier to learn if you actively ask questions and answer them for yourself. More than any other text available, STATISTICAL IDEAS AND METHODS motivates students to develop their statistical intuition by focusing on analyzing data and interpreting results as opposed to focusing on mathematical formulation. STATISTICAL IDEAS AND METHODS provides the exciting coverage from the authors` acclaimed MIND ON STATISTICS along with coverage of additional discrete random variables, nonparametric tests of hypotheses, multiple regression, two-way analysis of variance, and ethics. |
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How to Get Ideas (Paperback) $14.11 A revised edition of the best-selling handbook discusses how to condition the mind to become "idea-prone" and presents a five-step procedure for solving problems and getting ideas. Original. |
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Design Ideas for Fireplaces (Paperback) $13.36 Offers ideas for today`s best hearth appliances, and covers masonry, electric, gas, and wood-burning stoves, explaining how to select the right one and the latest technology with safety and maintenance tips. |
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Dictionary of Accepted Ideas $8.47 THE DICTIONARY OF RECEIVED IDEAS, first published in 1913, was Flaubert`s unfinished companion volume to BOUVARD AND PECOCHET, and was to include "everything one should say if one is to be considered a decent and likable member of society." |