The Other Classical Musics: Fifteen Great Traditions, Hardcover

Articles covering important questions in the lyric poetry of Simonides of Keos.Illustrations: 2 b&wEditor(s): Lucia Prauscello

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The tales of Peter Rabbit are celebrated in this full-color classic edition that features never-before-seen original art and a newly designed forma...

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Discover the world of Henri Matisse through the eyes of his cat, La Puce. Join him and his two companions, Minouche and Coussi, as they spend their...

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Hand-painted signs, stickered slogans and knitted hats: craft and protest have gone hand in hand since people began to take to the streets and stan...

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The author of the bestselling CELEBRATION OF DISCIPLINE explores the great traditions of Christian spirituality and their role in spiritual renewal...

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In the second novel of her stunning trilogy, Mary Renault vividly imagines the life of Alexander the Great, the charismatic leader whose drive and ...

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An extensive look at the cartography and folklore of the afterlife worlds as seen by our ancestorsIllustrations: 23 b&w illustrations

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The Gourmand award-winning author explores the regional diversity of India's vegetarian cuisine in this stunningly photographed paperback.Publisher...