To reach the Port of Houstons Turning Basin; a ship must travel 50 miles along a narrow and twisting channel that passes through Galveston Bay; the San Jacinto River; and Buffalo Bayou. Despite this improbable location; Houston has the worlds largest landlocked port. Measured by annual tonnage shipped; the Port of Houston is the second-largest port in the United States. Its docks; wharves; and facilities cover more than 25 miles. The port starts its second century as a seaport in 2014. Its transformation from a crowded river port into an industrial giant is fascinating. It is a tale of technology; geography; politics; hard work; and Texas brag--mixed with a little luck.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A great source for quilt stitch patterns but not limited to this art formBy Eileen KeymelI am a serious free motion quilter and am always looking for inspiration on quilt stitching patterns that cover an entire quilt. Arabic designs lend themselves to this purpose perfectly! They are easily translated from the book because they are shown on triangle grids. How I found out about this book is through my daughter; who at the time was a college art major. This book is required for many college art courses. The designs are timeless and can get any artist thinking in another direction.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy CustomerBeautiful patterns.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Love It!By Sara T.Absolutely love Moroccan design. This book just helps me to implement my ideas into actual visual representations of the tiles; etc. My private library will be Moroccan from floor to ceiling as soon as it is done. People will think they have left the U.S. and entered the Marrakesh.
