Crowley County Combined Library

Chronicles the life of Dave, a nineteenth-century slave who went on to become an influential poet, artist, and potter.

On the eve of the biggest art event at Huckleberry Mountain Resort, potter Shandra Higheagle finds herself in the middle of a murder investigation. She's ruled out as a suspect, but now it's up to her to prove the friend she witnessed fleeing the scene was just as innocent. With help from her recently deceased Nez Percé grandmother, Shandra becomes more confused than ever but just as determined to discover the truth. Detective Ryan Greer prides himself...

On the eve of the biggest art event at Huckleberry Mountain Resort, potter Shandra Higheagle finds herself in the middle of a murder investigation. She's ruled out as a suspect, but now it's up to her to prove the friend she witnessed fleeing the scene was just as innocent. With help from her recently deceased Nez Percé grandmother, Shandra becomes more confused than ever but just as determined to discover the truth. Detective Ryan Greer prides himself...

The famous Nordan family, who live in an area of North Carolina known for its pottery, is being torn apart by a traumatic and bitter divorce. Judge Deborah Knotts oversees distribution of the marital property, but her work is interrupted by a tragic death in the family reminiscent of a terrible suicide two years earlier.

"Sara is studying at a prestigious British university and seeks a reprise from her loneliness by practicing the traditional craft she learned in India when she was young: pottery. She recalls her childhood, the lost dog, Chinna, who brings a community together, and the life of her revered pottery teacher, Elango, a Hindu who faced prejudice after falling in love with a Muslim woman. Switching with ease between Sara's diary entries and Elango's life...

Jake Kimball replaces Isaac Bingham as the new town potter of Niederbipp. As he "begins his work in the old studio, he becomes aware of a unique collection of mugs hanging from an overhead beam. These mugs hold the keys to unlocking Jake's undertstanding of the man he has come to replace. With the help of his new friend Amy, Jake begins to piece together the secrets of life Isaac lived by and shared with all who knew him"--p. [4] of cover.

"It takes more than just skill to transform a lump of clay into something of value -- it takes creativity. David Blakeslee reflects on making pottery as a metaphor for how the master potter forms and transforms lives." -- Container.

Old Town Albuquerque potter and merchant, Hubie Schuze agrees to create unique chargers for the table settings in a soon-to-open restaurant. The fee is too enticing to pass up, although the restaurateur is not negotiable on the potting site...the plates must be made at the restaurant in Santa Fe. Grumbling about forfeiting the comforts of his tailor-made shop and home, Hubie arranges for his absence, packs his equipment into his Bronco and heads to...

Looks at the life of potter George E. Ohr, known for his unique designs, whose work did not become widely successful until after his death