The Art of the Glimpse

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

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

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 ...

A sublime compendium of drawings from the school of Renaissance virtuoso Gaudenzio FerrariThis book presents the 16th-century cartoons of Northern ...

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...

Discover How Hopkins's Spiritual Life and Vision Can Enlighten Your Own"Poetry and art and music seize upon the human experience in ways that revea...

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

Reducere. Cosmic Underground Northside operates as a seminal collection consisting of works from cross-generations and pan-national Black creatives and cultu...

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...

WINNER OF THE NOBEL PRIZE(R) IN LITERATURE 2013 Alice Munro mines her rich family background, melding it with her own experiences and the transform...

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. Toru Takemitsu (1930-1996) was the first Japanese composer to receive international recognition in the field of classical music, and is now widely ...

Reducere. Toru Takemitsu (1930-1996) was the first Japanese composer to receive international recognition in the field of classical music, and is now widely ...

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

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...

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...

- The wonderful 3D world of Leon Keer - This Dutch street artist conquers the world - Keer explains his working method and allows you a glimpse int...

A glimpse of just how dramatically our rapidly changing future will impact our children, family, business and society, including how we can avoid p...

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...

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. Explore Native American Cultures with 25 Great Projects introduces readers to seven main Native American cultural regions, from the northeast woodl...

Reducere. LEARN BRUCE LEE'S PERSONAL ROAD MAP FOR FIGHTING SUCCESSBruce Lee was a brilliant martial arts innovator who dedicated his life in search of self-k...

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. The Tibetan classic The Epic of King Gesar, believed to date from the 12th century, relates the heroic deeds of the cultural icon Gesar, the fearle...

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. 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. Perhaps one should speak not of Freemasonry but of Freemasonries in the plural. In each country Masonic historiography has developed uniqueness, bu...

DescriptionFresh from Japan, the much-anticipated collection of Nani Iro sewing patterns is finally available in English Beloved by art fans and te...

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

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...

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. DescriptionA rare glimpse inside the private world of Louise Bourgeois, one of the greatest artists of the twentieth century. "Readers who already ...

Reducere. A journey in search of one of the most elusive creatures on the planet Adventurer Sylvain Tesson has led a restless life, riding across Central Asi...

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. The first career-spanning volume of the work of two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist Bill Mauldin, featuring comic art from World War II, Kor...

Reducere. Red Crew is a first-hand account of U.S. Coast Guard anti-smuggling operations during the early years of the nation's maritime war on drugs. Jim Ho...

DescriptionA life-and-limb-saving guide for artists For centuries, brave artists have sought the elusive offspring of legend's most infamous beasts...

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. The main thesis of this book, I suppose, is that while 99% of the world tries to avoid suffering, the most successful people and people that will b...

DescriptionA fascinating, first-hand account of the vast powers and true nature of the Elemental Kingdom - Reveals deep wisdom, eloquently shared t...

Reducere. A gorgeous guide to the simple pleasures of cottage living--antique hunting, gardening, and enjoying the seasons--from beloved British design and f...

Reducere. Three More Mondays is more than a time check about life and death. It's about us, you and me. Together, we will explore, from the ancient time of H...

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...

They're essentially frustrating-things I glimpse out of the corner of my eye, but which disappear as soon as I try to look at them directly. For me...

DescriptionInnovator. Tyrant. Consummate showman. Passionate lover of women. After the death of King Louis XIII in 1643, the French crown went to h...

Do animals enjoy beauty? Can a bird love the sunrise? Do pelicans have secret places they go? Take a glimpse into the mind of a crocodile in this d...

Reducere. The sun breaks through the clouds to shine on a little cottage where a mossy path leads to the front door, but inside something terrible has happen...

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....

Set in the 1960s, Barbara Bottner's I Am Here Now is a beautiful novel in verse about one artist's coming of age. It's a heartbreaking, powerful an...

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...

Reducere. Color Michigan's Mackinac Island. From carriage rides, fudge shops, Fort Mackinac, The Grand Hotel, The Mackinac Bridge, Round Island Lighthouse, d...