In this elegantly produced, extended conversation celebrating the writing craft, Kurt Vonnegut and acclaimed Grand Central Winter author Lee Stringer explore what it means to be a writer -- and what i
Rarely have two writers spoken so candidly about the intersection where the lives they live meets the art they practice. That these two writers happen to be Kurt Vonnegut and Lee Stringer make this a
Hubert Horatio's parents are frightfully, frightfully rich and enjoy spending money. They enjoy it so much, soon they will have spent it all! Hubert Horatio, or H for short, is a genius at almost abso
The beloved granny square is the crocheter’s foundation for countless projects and is adored for its portability, versatility, and endless variety. With The Granny Square Book, Margaret Hubert showed
Following the continuing success of The Granny Square Book, Margaret Hubert presents 50 all-new granny squares with a botanical theme and demonstrates their versatility with 15 new projects.
Explore 22 exquisite, runway-inspired projects—including skirts, dresses, jackets, tops, handbags, and neckwear—with Runway Crochet! These beautiful pieces are designed by Margaret Hubert and six othe
In the powerful travel-writing tradition of Ryszard Kapuscinski and V.S. Naipaul, a haunting memoir of a dangerous and disorienting year of self-discovery in one of the world's unhappiest countries.
When Stringer Jack and his band of outlaws steal steers from Granville Stewart, the most powerful rancher in Montana's Bitterroot Valley, Clint Adams must help the sheriff keep the peace as the cattle
The author of the acclaimed Stringer: A Reporter’s Journey in the Congo now moves on to Rwanda for a gripping look at a country caught still in political and social unrest, years after the genocide th
Nine-year-old Sam loves fishing with his dad. So when his pesky little sister, Lucy, horns in on their fishing trip, he’s none too pleased: “Where’s my stringer? / Something’s wrong! / The princess do
A leading researcher on human evolution proposes a new and controversial theory of how our species came to be In this groundbreaking and engaging work of science, world-renowned paleoanthropologist Ch
This book provides the first comprehensive analysis of the development of northern England and southern Scotland in the formative era of the twelfth and thirteenth centuries. How did "middle Britain"
Many places can make a home--a silent cave, a secret den, a silky web, even a sticky honeycomb. Each one is safe and snug and just right for the families who live there. Linda Ashman's spare, lyrical
For millennia pearls have been associated with royalty, glamour, and status, and treasured for their exquisite beauty. Pearls traces the history of these coveted gems over the centuries and across cul
Granny squares are to crochet what pieced squares are to quilting. They originated with pioneer women using up precious scraps of yarn to make blankets for their families, and over the years, many rec
The Utopie group was born in 1966 at Henri Lefebvre's house in the Pyrenees. The eponymous journal edited by Hubert Tonka brought together sociologists Jean Baudrillard, Rene Lourau, and Catherine Co
As this book makes clear, current use of data structures such as frames, scripts, and stereotypes in psychology, artificial intelligence, and all the other disciplines now grouped together as Cognitiv
From blankets to hats to bags, Sweet Baby Crochet offers hooking fans eight patterns that are perfect for creating cuddly gifts for babies. Patterns include baby blankets, sweaters and hats, and even
Combine fun yarn, hooking, and easy stitches and you’ll end up with eight eye-catching crochet blankets that everyone will want. Crochet Blankets is an easy, how-to booklet that teaches you everything
They say a painting can have a life of its own? In the case of Ghosts in the Mind painted by Henry Sebastian Hubert, that's more than just an expression. The characters are reputed to come to life?and
You’ll want to try every pattern in Crochet Fashion Scarves. This instructional booklet offers eight patterns that you can complete in a weekend. From dainty to dazzling, these scarves are as fun as t
Avid crocheters rejoice! Toddler-Size Crochet includes eight projects that are packed with color, style, texture, and fun. Sizes are designed to fit little ones from 18 months to 3 years. Projects inc
Practical, yet playful, these crochet bags, totes and pouches are great projects for applying your crocheting skills. This step-by-step informative booklet teaches you how to hook your way to eight go
They say a painting can have a life of its own? In the case of Ghosts in the Mind by Henry Sebastian Hubert, that's more than just an expression. This painting is reputed to come to life?and to bring
Plus-Size Tops to Crochet is an informative crocheting booklet designed with plus-sized ladies in mind. Crocheters cannot simply take a smaller pattern and increase the number of stiches or rows to ge
Lovable Knits for Babies & Toddlers showcases complete instructions for seven baby and toddler knitting projects, including Hot Air Balloon Hat, Hot Air Balloon Mittens, Kiss the Baby Sweater, See
Haute Couture Ateliers takes the reader on a tour of fashion’s backstage, inhabited not only by exceptional designers but also by lace makers, weavers, textile finishers, pleaters, jewelers, feather w
It’s hard to find patterns for plus-size gals and harder still to try to edit patterns to create a flattering fit. Plus-Size Cardis to Crochet is a detailed crochet pattern booklet that includes stunn
In the last few years we have witnessed the widespread proliferation of video camcorders as a powerful and sophisticated instrument for data collection. Video is increasingly used in broad areas of re
This is a superbly illustrated and exhaustive overview of state of Russian contemporary art as seen through the Kandinsky Prize. In "An Absolute Disorder" displays the works of artists nominated for t
A granny square is a piece of square fabric produced in crochet by working in rounds from the center outward. Granny squares are made separately and then assembled to create a blanket. Since you work
Citing a divergence between Western-world perspectives on a meaningful life and the beliefs of other cultures and times, a guide for secular readers cites classic works of literature to illustrate how
This step-by-step technique reference introduces and thoroughly explores several styles of crochet that produce lacy fabric. With Lacework for Adventurous Crocheters, you'll delve into many exciting m
Switch up your handbag style as often as you want! Notable Knit Handbags is a pattern-filled booklet that takes you step-by-step into how to knit six different styles of handbags, from evening to mess
「尚─路易‧費德亞爾已身居奇幻文學中最為看好的作家之一，有能力將中古歷史、英雄史詩與激情巧妙地合而為一。一本極有價值的參考書。」于貝爾‧勒蒙涅（Hubert Lemonnier）──《芒什報》（La Presse de la Manche） 直至目前為止，世界一直被矮人、獸妖、精靈和人類所控制。 騎士烏戴爾成為人類的國王，卻未守信將矮人的寶物「王者之劍」歸還， 使得矮人面臨滅亡的
