The Art of the Glimpse

Reducere. DescriptionThe mythology of the North America Indians is a cultural treasure trove, but many of these myths and legends have been hidden away in ma...

Reducere. Are they human, or are they beast? Over the past several decades, the world has seen a new phenomenon on the rise, a group of people identifying as...

Reducere. Learning about the world's habitats is fun and engaging with these interactive mini-books and manipulatives. Simple text and realistic art offer ch...

Reducere. This one-of-a-kind compendium features a selection of women artists and architects who have made groundbreaking contributions to contemporary art. ...

DescriptionFrom the Outer Banks to Asheville, discover the best of the Tar Heel State with Moon North Carolina. Inside you'll find: Flexible itiner...

Reducere. A memoir of one of the most important novelists of the twentieth century, never before published in North America. "In the ordinary sense Joyce was...

Reducere. Written by his niece, this is a story about a Chef who got lost in a war and the recipes he was famous for. This book is Bosnian cooking made moder...

Reducere. DescriptionOriginally published in 1926, this book gives a rare glimpse into traditional internal training from a bygone era. The first part of thi...

Reducere. Contributor(s): Text by (Art/Photo Books): Neha PrasadPhotographer: Ashima NarainExquisitely bound and beautifully illustrated - Dining with the Ma...

Contributor(s): Author: Ben OkriPacked with ideas and inspiration, this small book offers numerous pathways into the magical world of storytelling....

Reducere. Contributor(s): Author: Kevin PrinceMost patents are what you would expect from a government doucment: downright boring. Yet the drawings on some a...

Contributor(s): Text by (Art/Photo Books): Ta-Nehisi CoatesIllustrator: Daniel AcunaA bold new direction for the Black PantherFor years, T'Challa h...

Reducere. Among the famous graffiti artists from New York City's 1970s subway era was an unassuming talent from the unassuming borough of Queens. The Italian...

Reducere. Gene Wilder was one of the great comic actors who defined the 1970's and 1980's in movies. From his early work with Woody Allen to the rich group o...

DescriptionIn Garden Stitch Life, embroidery artist Kazuko Aoki invites you into her enchanting world of garden-themed embroidery. You'll get a gli...

The first cookbook from one of the world's most groundbreaking chefs and a pioneering restaurant on the Lower East Side--the story of Wylie Dufresn...

Reducere. In Paris France (1940)--published here with a new introduction from Adam Gopnik--Stein unites her childhood memories of Paris with her observations...

Never-before-seen North Korea - a rare glimpse into the country behind the politics and the creativity behind the propaganda

Reducere. The road that leads from the Mobius strip - a common-sense-defying continuous loop with only one side and one edge, made famous by the illustration...

Reducere. "One of Mexico's most culturally complex and composite writers." --Publishers WeeklyFrom the renowned Mexican literary master and author of the Tri...

Mary Cassatt knew from a young age that she wanted to make her living as an artist. She persuaded her parents to send her to the prestigious Pennsy...

An impressive new selection of Henry James's short stories, edited by Pulitzer Prize-nominated James biographer Michael Gorra This volume gathers s...

Reducere. DescriptionA unique fusion of comics culture and philosophical cogitation takes readers on a ride through time, space, and thought.Approaching the ...

Reducere. Originally published in 1937 by the United Kingdom Bartenders Guild, Caf Royal Cocktail Book compiled by William J Tarling offers a rare glimpse in...

DescriptionThis book showcases the best college admissions essays of the year -- essays that got students into all the top schools in the country. ...

DescriptionIn this visually rich hardcover volume, beloved artist Rae Dunn shares her favorite techniques for approaching a blank page. From drawin...

Reducere. How does a contemporary woman with a career as a poet, professor, and editor experience motherhood with one small child, another soon to be born, a...

A beautiful and detailed book that introduces woodcut as an art form. Graven Images gives a revealing glimpse into everyday life in early modern Eu...

Reducere. A behind-the-scenes look at director Christopher Nolan's gripping action-thriller Dunkirk, which brings to life one of World War II's most pivotal ...

DescriptionThe publication of this book marks the first time that Hanshi Dometrich's story is being widely told. Students of all karate styles can ...

Reducere. Frederick the Great (1712-1786), King of Prussia, initiated the Seven Years' War in 1756; outfought the formidable French, Russian, and Austrian ar...

This book offers a glimpse into the private lives of numerous wild animals from across the globe and reveals the highs and lows of living as an aut...

Reducere. The roller-coaster life of the flamboyant creator of General Motors ""A well-written biography.""--New York Times ""A well-executed glimpse of one ...

Reducere. Akihito brings inimitable and interesting characters to life. The Heart of Art welcomes one to look deeper into the creative process and motivation...

Sushi is food without equal. It is known both as an internationally-beloved delicacy and a Japanese treasure. Edomae Sushi, the variety most common...

Reducere. Hotwired to the leading edges of art and technology, Neuromancer is a cyberpunk, science fiction masterpiece—a classic that ranks with 1984 and Bra...

Since 1940 Slim Aarons has been hard at work, first as a war photographer, then with unprecedented access as a photographer to the rich and famous....

Reducere. Tommy knows he wants to be an artist when he grows up. He can't wait to get to school and have real art lessons. When Tommy gets to school and find...

New York Times BestsellerAn addictive collection of new full-color postcard secrets and app secrets from the author of the smash the #1 New York Ti...

Reducere. The sensational sequel to the bestselling memoir The Basketball Diaries During the early 1970s, Jim Carroll was a young and rising star in the craz...

Reducere. Squirrels wrestle.Squirrels leap.Squirrels climb.Squirrels sleep.If you followed a squirrel for a day, what would you see? Climbing branches, stori...

Reducere. In Just Kids, Patti Smith's first book of prose, the legendary American artist offers a never-before-seen glimpse of her remarkable relationship wi...

Reducere. "Sentimental, heartfelt .the exploration of Henry s changing relationship with his family and with Keiko will keep most readers turning pages...A t...

Reducere. Brian Kesinger's charming collection of pen-and-ink dragon portraits obliterates winged-serpent stereotypes with its fun and fantastic portrayal of...

Reducere. Acclaimed poet Bao Phi delivers a powerful, honest glimpse into a relationship between father and son and between cultures, old and new. A Differen...

Reducere. DescriptionGold Mom's Choice Award Winner Jump-start curiosity with this take-along field guide for children ages 4 to 8. From worms, birds, and sp...

Reducere. A life-changing, research-based program that will end food allergies in children and adults forever. The problem of food allergy is exploding aroun...

DescriptionA unique glimpse inside a world of luxury, tradition, and splendor. Many historic homes in Paris serve as residences to foreign ambassad...

Reducere. An essential, authoritative, and up-to-date introduction to the art of Cambodia, and a vivid glimpse into a world that continues to challenge trave...

At twenty-six, Emma Roberts comes to the painful realization that if she is ever to become truly independent, she must leave her comfortable London...

DescriptionHans Talhoffer's professional fencing manual of 1467 illustrates the intricacies of the medieval art of fighting, covering both the 'jud...