In the heart of Louisiana’s Atchafalaya Basin, a letter sent from an isolated settlement, addressed to Hautes-Pyrenees, France, and marked undeliverable, shows up at the Bayou Chene post office. That
Chene Heady was a believing Catholic whose daily concerns were shaped primarily by forces other than his faith--career demands, financial decisions, scheduling conflicts, etc. He worked long hours and
Although the basis of modern biology is Cartesian, Descartes' theories of biology have been more often ridiculed than studied. Yet, Dennis Des Chene demonstrates, the themes, arguments, and vocabulary
Where does the apricot tree come from? Why is the oak-tree regarded as the king of all trees? What is made from the walnut tree? Why were lindens planted around churches in the Middle Ages? What are t
How old is the moon? What are the names of the various lunar maria? What is a lunar eclipse? What is a waxing crescent? Who drew the first map of this celestial body? This pocket encyclopaedia, punctu
For the 130th anniversary of La Mere Poulard, discover the incredible character of this leading figure in French cuisine. La Mere Poulard has managed to promote a cuisine that is genuine and truly ref
Discover the limitless imagination of the famous 15th century Dutch painter Hieronymus Bosch, who remains to this day one of the most mysterious figures in all of Art History. The book itself is uniqu
Every four years since 1924, the best French artisans contend to become Meilleur Ouvrier de France (MOF), literally the 'Best French Craftsman'. The president of this prestigious and unique competitio
Fit in to the 'City That Never Sleeps' like a real New Yorker and tour as if you lived there! Looking for a place to have dinner with friends? Manhattan sites to enjoy the sunset while sipping a cock
Like 'Trivial Pursuit' for art lovers of all ages 600 trivia questions on every aspect of art - learn while having fun! Who painted Guernica? In which museum can La Joconde be seen? How many arms has
Le Grand Vefour is one of the most famous and oldest gourmet restaurants in Paris. It is a veritable jewel of the 18th century "art decoratif", located in the heart of Paris, next to the Gardens of th
This is an innovative colouring book, presenting masterpieces of the Impressionist movement. On the left-hand page is an image of the masterpiece, while on the right is a large-format picture for you
This is an innovative colouring book, presenting masterpieces of the Impressionist movement. On the left-hand page is an image of the masterpiece, while on the right is a large-format picture for you
Data from a variety of languages are offered in support of the claim that although there are several processes by which languages commonly add to an already existing stock of long vowels, there is onl
CharlElie's second volume of photography on New York proves the continued inspiration the city has on the artist: New York is the city where anything is possible. CharlElie's tribute to this takes us
Born on February 23, 1956, CharlElie Couture is a French singer, composer, painter, writer and photographer. This book is dedicated to his work as an artist. He became famous in 1981 with the huge suc
Sixteenth-century Aristotelianism was the culmination of four centuries of commentary and criticism. Physiologia is one of the first books to provide an accessible and comprehensive guide to that tra
This book tells the full inside story of the Bush Administration and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Written by a top National Security Council officer who worked at the White House with Bush, Chene
This second edition of Historical Dictionary of Descartes and Cartesian Philosophy covers the history through a chronology, an introductory essay, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section
The A to Z of Descartes and Cartesian Philosophy includes a chronology, an introduction, a bibliography, and cross-reference dictionary entries Descartes's writings, concepts, and findings, as well as
