New Releases by Judith Miller

Includes bibliographical references and index.

This comprehensive resource for collectors is a complete visual guide to the history of the decorative arts from furniture and ceramics to glass, silver and metalware, and textiles.

From the Publisher: The only guide that features art from tribes and cultural groups from all around the world, not just one region, Tribal Art features historical, cultural, and price guide information on the art of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas and is the definitive collector''s guide for tribal art enthusiasts.

Courage, faith, and love are at the heart of this moving saga of a young woman''s stand for what she knows is right. The fiery passion and devotion of Jasmine Wainwright follow her through this three book series. Whether she''s resisting a loveless arranged marriage or fighting for emancipation in the South, readers will be enthralled by the emotional depth of her historical story.

Whether you want to identify, date or evaluate your own pieces, Furniture is the only comprehensive, full-color reference guide for you. Judith Miller gives a global overview that spans the last 3,000 years of design, guaranteed to turn any amateur into a furniture buff. Furniture defines decorative motifs of key periods with over 3,500 photographs of every style and form. This eBook also includes profiles of influential designers, craftsmen and key movements.

From this well-loved writing team comes a story rich with historical details and memorable characters, bringing 19th-century America to life.

Lured by the promise of "real" freedom and a new town to call their own, sharecroppers Ezekial Harban and his three daughters leave behind remnants of slavery in the war-torn south and set off for Nicodemus, Kansas. When they arrive, they are shocked to see that little of what they were promised actually exists. Many head back home, but Ezekial and his daughters are determined to build a new life in the stark territory. Dr. Boyle, a newly arrived doctor in neighboring Hill City, is called to deliver a baby in Nicodemus. He and his family are moved by the plight of the settlers there and vow to help. But the white pioneers of Hill City face problems, too. When the lives of these two families intersect, neither town will ever be the same. Freedom''s Path Book 1.

When the lives of two families--black sharecroppers and a white doctor''s family--intersect in Kansas, neither of their neighboring towns will ever be the same.

Jasmine Houston, a widow with a young son, agrees to harbor former slaves at her horse farm outside of Lowell, even though her father, a plantation owner, supports slavery. When a boardinghouse keeper unwittingly becomes involved with a traveling peddler who sells something infinitely more valuable than shoes, Jasmine is devastated to discover that her son and the former slaves have been kidnapped. Jasmine''s determination to free them threatens to undo her family as well as the ties that bind the burgeoning textile industry to the southern cotton growers. Book two in the bestselling Lights of Lowell.

Includes the most important arts and crafts designers and factories from Great Britain, continental Europe, and the United States, with examples of their work and current prices.

Lights of Lowell book 1. Tapestry of Hope weaves together the heartrending and hope-building stories of two young women. Jasmine Wainwright is the sheltered daughter of a Mississippi plantation owner. When her father strikes a deal to sell his cotton to Lowell mills through businessman Bradley Houston, he throws an arranged marriage with Jasmine into the bargain. Kiara O''Neill and her brother escape starvation in Ireland by traveling to America as Bradley Houston''s indentured servants. But Bradley has more in mind for Kiara than she wants to imagine. Both women suffer in the home of this unloving husband and merciless master. Will God somehow bring hope to their lives?

DK Collector''s Guides: 20th Century Glass explores this fascinating field, from Art Nouveau in the 1900s through to the modern Scandinavian designs of the 1950''s, to Studio glass of the 1970s, and contemporary design.

Lilly Armbruster is forced to work for the powerful mill owners who caused her family''s financial ruin, but her feelings of revenge become clouded when she discovers that her former fiance Matthew Cheever is working for those whom she despises.

The future of the textile industry is at stake along with her own fate.

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Book 1 of THE BELLS OF LOWELL. The mill town of Lowell, Massachusetts, comes to life with intrigue and drama from the creative writing team of Judith Miller and Tracie Peterson. Young women at the end of the 19th century seek employment from driven men intent on transforming America''s textile industry. Daughtersof the Loom features Lilly Armbruster, who is forced to work in the mills as her only means for survival. But Lilly''s resentment runs deep against the "lords of the loom"--the men she believes have stolen her father''s farm and caused his premature death. Her animosity happens to include Matthew Cheever, her childhood friend and one-time betrothed. Though separated by their opposing views about the future of the mill and the community that surrounds it, the emotions of their hearts still bind them. Will their dreams for the future allow their fragile love to survive?

Sourcebook for selecting and ordering fabrics, trimmings, wallpapers, paint, tiles and flooring for interior design.

Four complete novels in one volume.

Based on true stories of immigrant families. Can Lee turn the prejudice and cruelty of others into friendship? "Howard O''Laughlin, come sit beside Yung Lee," Miss Thompson ordered. Lee''s stomach flip-flopped. Of all the people in the class, why did it have to be Howard O''Laughlin?" These seating assignments are permanent until the end of the school year," Miss Thompson continued. Four years before, twelve-year-old Yung Lee''s family had been killed in a rebellion in her native province, except her brother Yung Fong. Times are hard in China, and Fong is convinced that the only way to better their lives is to search for gold in California. Lee does not want to leave China. She is happy living with the Conroys, missionaries who have taught her about Jesus Christ. But Fong insists that their little family must stay together. If he goes, she must go too. In California Fong learns that finding gold is not so easy. And while Fong must worry about money, Lee myust endure the cruel teasing of the class bully, Howard. Can Lee turn Howard''s prejudice into friendship? And when the Yung''s money and gold are stolen, how will they live? In The Journey of Yung Lee, Lee finds that showing God''s love and kindness to our enemies can turn them into friends. Judith McCoy-Miller is a Public Service Administrator for the state of Kansas. Mrs. Miller''s interest in Chinese immigration was piqued several years ago when she came across a photo of young Chinese girls who had been reared at a mission home in California. Yung Lee is a composit character based on her research into female Chinese immigrants.

Visit retreats in mountains, hills, and woods, by water, and even in the city with interior-design specialist Judith Miller and photographer Simon Upton. These are homes that will continue to inspire long after you finish reading the book.

Photographs and descriptive text celebrate classic decorating styles in the homes of Europe and North America, including neo-classical, American empire, English Regency, Greek revival, twentieth-century modern, and postmodern design styles.

Drawing on the time-proven methods of professionals, this step-by-step guide provides readers with simple yet professional techniques for cleaning, repairing, maintaining, and displaying cherished antiques and collectibles.

In this essential source book, antiques authority Judith Miller reveals the specialists'' techniques for transforming interior surfaces and furniture to suit every kind of country-style home. From gentle washes of muted color to rough-hewn whitewashed wood, hundreds of ideas for attaining a sophisticated yet rustic look in any room can be found here. 250+ color photos.

From simple stenciling to limewashing, ragging, sponging, and woodgraining, this guide explains the traditional finishes and effects that are so popular in today''s contemporary homes. 61 photos.

For those enchanted by the rustic beauty of a country setting or drawn to the warmth of a rural hearth, The American Country Companion offers profiles of country homes, accompanied by information on their histories, styles, and decorations. Part of The Country Companion Series. 100 photos.