<p>  Taking a practical industry approach, this book provides fashion merchandisers with an understanding of the mass production process of ready-to-wear apparel, and the objective evaluation of its cost and quality. Coverage of practical issues and industry methods, along with the related vocabulary, make this book an excellent reference guide.  Chapter topics include government regulations and labeling; the priority of industry and consumers; focus on design development; sizing and fit as the keys to competitive advantage; fabric; quality indicators such as fabric and trim; stitches; seams and edge treatments; garment assembly; and home fashions. For use in retailer- and manufacturer-run libraries, training programs, and testing labs, and for anyone working in the apparel industry. </p>

Ready-To-Wear Apparel Analysis

Arts & Photography

Brown, Patricia K.

Rice, Janet

Graphic Design

PRENTICE/HALL

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Prentice Hall PTR

Appalachian Magic is about the life of Janet Rice who was born into a humble, hardworking family in the heart of Appalachia. It was a time and place where communication was limited and all one had to depend on was family and neighbors.  Superstition ran rampant amongst the people, as well as hard-core religion. It was common practice to mix folklore, spells, and religion together in the quiet solitude of the majestic hills.  There were stories and legends told in hushed tones about demons, ghosts, spells being cast and curses being removed. The local fortune tellers, tea leaf readers, and water glass gazers were always available.  Appalachian Magic begins in the forties and weaves a magical story about a young girl who grew up in the hills of Appalachia. She took the wisdom that she had learned from her ancestors and coupled it with her intuitive abilities to become a successful Appalachian Fortune Teller.

Appalachian Magic; The Life and Lessons of a Fortune Teller

Politics & Social Sciences

Social Sciences

Predictions

Return to Appalachian Magic delves into the childhood of Janet Rice and her experiences in growing up on a farm that hugged the banks of a muddy river. Life in the 1940's was hard for the hill people and "making do" was considered a way of life, along with the religion and the folklore that was mixed into the hill culture.    The favorite gathering place was the kitchen table. Here, neighbors and family would discuss ghostly sightings, spells and curses. The local witches and fortune tellers were talked about in great detail and sometimes the talk became so frightening that fear spread in the room.    Growing up in Appalachia involved a lot of hard work. There were chores that had to be done every day by young and old alike. In certain seasons, there was hog killing, making the potato hole to store potatoes for the winter, and smelling the sweet scent of apple butter in the fall.    Through all of the seasons, there was a magical feeling that merged with everyday life. A feeling that is unique in the hills of Appalachia and where people had a gift that is called "knowing". Janet Rice took all of the magical knowledge and power that her ancestors bestowed upon her and along with her gift of "knowing", has become a nationally known Appalachian fortune teller.

Return to Appalachian; Straight Talk, Mystery and Magic in the Hills

Appalachian Magic: The Life and Lessons of a Fortune Teller

Biographies & Memoirs

Community & Culture

AuthorHouse

Appalachian Magic

Mountain Valley Publishing ,LLC

After my first book "Appalachian Magic" was published, I received numerous e-mails from people wanting to know more about my childhood in Appalachia and how it shaped me into becoming a fortune teller. Even though I covered several areas in my first book, I will now go into depth about my childhood in my second book "Return to Appalachian Magic" and the many things I learned that were carried over into my adulthood. As stated in my first book, my given name was Janet, but my family and friends always called me by my nickname, Jany (pronounced Jan-eeee). Growing up in Appalachia was a lesson in itself. The unwritten laws were passed from generation to generation and everyone heeded and abided by these laws. There were no "maybes or ifs" or gray areas in the hill language. Everything was "straight talk"! It was either right or wrong and no one dared to step over the line. The ones who were bold enough to "thumb their nose" and venture over the line were shut out of society, shunned and talked about extensively. Forgiveness was a hard goal to achieve for those who had been cast out. As well as I can remember, the three unforgivables were lying, cheating and stealing. You were marked for a long time if you committed any of the "big three".

Return to Appalachian Magic

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Osborne, James

Stern, Lois W

Barboza, Jorge

MJ, McGrath

Bahary, Susan

Stern, Jonny

Drake MD, Adrienne

Collings, Tom

Susan, Linda

Memoirs

Independently published

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