Hannibal Crosses Alps: The Invasion Of Italy And The Punic Wars

John Prevas

May 2025 · Hachette+ORM

About this ebook

Bead professionals show you how to craft hand-knotted jewelry that shows off the beauty of pearls and gemstones while keeping them securely in place.

Create beaded necklaces, bracelets, and other jewelry with a professional look and finish. This delightful beginner's guide presents step-by-step instructions and helpful illustrations that walk you through the basics of making beaded jewelry. You'll learn how to use various pliers, crimpers, and wire cutters, and choose the perfect beads and string for your projects. In no time at all, you'll be stringing together your own pieces, complete with clasps, rings, and cones.

About the author

John Prevas is a New York Times bestselling author whose first book, Hannibal Crosses the Alps, ignited the debate among academics over which pass Hannibal used -- a debate which continues today. He has been featured in a documentary about Hannibal filmed in the Alps by the BBC and has spoken on Hannibal as a leadership figure to United Nations ambassadors, the Smithsonian Institute, the Hoover Institute at Stanford University, the National Archaeological Museum in Athens, and at Forbes CEO conferences. Prevas has appeared on the History Channel, CNN, CNN International, NPR, C-Span's Book TV, and Fox Television.