The Winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature who “transformed the destitution of man into his exaltation” (The Swedish Academy), Samuel Beckett was one of the most important and influential figures of
A sensual exploration of the beauty of the male form, by one of fashion's leading photographers. Dolce & Gabbana celebrate their seductive and unique view of male beauty. This volume showcases the
Emma Lazarus overcame the barriers of her day to become one of the leading poets of the nineteenth century. She used her celebrity to help the poor and impoverished immigrants of Eastern Europe. When
Three kids + an alliance of supervillains + one priceless comic book = one amazing adventure!Nate, Teddy, and Fiona are preparing for one of the biggest days of the year--the opening of the annual Kan
Beer and Johnston’s Mechanics of Materials is the uncontested leader for the teaching of solid mechanics. Used by thousands of students around the globe since its publication in 1981, Mechanics of Ma
Juliet Heslewood, art historian and author of Mother: Portraits by 40 Great Artists, brings together a collection of portraits of artists' lovers, through history to the present day. The evolution of
'Assembles a series of innovative studies in the historical archaeology of graffiti. A rich variety of case studies range from figures carved into the bark of aspen trees in upland Nevada made during
Determined to stop a series of brutal murders of women, Garrett enters the sleazy underside of a medievalesque bazaar of sex, getting into one mess after another
Still on Romulus in pursuit of his goal of reunifying the Vulcans and Romulans, Spock finds himself in the middle of a massive power struggle. In the wake of the assassination of the Praetor and the
This book addresses advances of new technical applications for knitted textiles. The first set of chapters begins with a review of the fundamental principles of knitting, including the types of knitti
The rise of the Realms’ most powerful wizard!Collecting the first three of Ed Greenwood’s classic Elminster tales: Elminster: The Making of a Mage, Elminster in Myth Drannor, and The Temptation of Elm
The early adventures of The Man of Steel are reprinted here in volume 8 of the high-end, collectable reprint ARCHIVE series - popular for it's top-notch reproduction of nearly impossible-to-find issue
The entertaining, revealing, and controversial bestselling autobiography of one of the most respected figures in the world of soccer. Carlo Ancelotti is one of only six people to have won the Champion
The definitive account of the life, work and legacy of Claude Levi-Strauss, father of modern anthropology and one of the postwar era's most influential thinkersWhen Claude LTvi-Strauss passed away in
From Poe to Lovecraft-a unique zombiethology of the literary undead. Corpses rise in a variety of frightening ways in this collection of classic stories by an impressive lineup of authors includin
The premise of this book is that learning to let go of angerand ultimately forgiving the offenderwill transform the foundation of every kind of relationship we have. Stanley defines
《高等數學(1)(英文版)》內容簡介：The aim of this book is to meet the requirement of bilingual teaching of advanced mathematics The selection of the contents is in accordance with the fundamental requirements of tea
Bioethanol is one of the main biofuels capable of substituting petroleum usage in vehicles, and has had one of the largest impacts to date. The first generation of bioethanol production has had a worl
This is a fascinating and superbly illustrated review of one of the 20th century's most important and influential artists. "The Art of Light" is a superb review of the work of one of the 20th century'
Modeled on one of the most famous histories of ancient Rome (The Twelve Caesars), Nigel Hamilton’s new book, American Caesars, looks afresh at the lives and careers of the twelve leaders of the Americ
In an exploration of the limitations of language in understanding and describing the Holocaust, the award-winning, best-selling author of The Life of Pi presents a tale about a novelist and a taxiderm
Titles in Barron's brand-new series of Art Portfolios each present 24 stunning reproductions of memorable works from the collection of New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art. Enlightening descriptive
This authoritative book provides a comprehensive review of the highly important subject of non-destructive evaluation of reinforced concrete structures. Engineers have a range of sophisticated techniq
The Curse of Deadman's Forest is the second book in the Oracles of Delphi Keep—a series with all the timeless charm of classics like the Chronicles of Narnia and all the action-packed adventure of a m
The author of the beloved Kids of the Polk Street School series introduces a new generation of readers to a multicultural group of kids who enjoy all the activities of an after-school center. I'M #1!
"Human history began with an act of disobedience, and it is not unlikely that it will be terminated by an act of obedience." One of the great psychological and social philosophers of the twentieth
Millions believe in the healing power of crystals, and this revised edition of The Illustrated Directory of Healing Crystals explains how to put that power to use. Each of 150 minerals, from agate to
(back cover) 200 flash cards ‧ 200 word-building cartoons Here are flash cards with a difference. Laugh at verbal and visual puns as you build your word power for the SAT's Critical Reading and Writin
Based on the Emmy award-winning documentary series of the same name, Ring of Fire is a first-person account of the adventures of two English brothers as they explore the astonishingly rich cultures of
Demonstration of rubberwood processing technology and promotion of sustainable development in China and other Asian countries and the book was edited on the base of the Proceedings of the ITTO/CFC Int
Until now, few primary texts on the Kabbalah have been available in English. Under the auspices of the Bronfman Library of Jewish Classics, this historic publicatin of Gates of Light allows readers to
To catch a glimpse of one unicorn is lucky;to see a grace of unicorns is to witness a marvel.In this book, you will also find . . .a riddle of sphinx,a splash of mermaids,a dignity of dragons,and mor
This dazzling collection of one hundred works by the masters of nineteenth-century French painting tells the story of the beloved Impressionist movement, focusing on the tumultuous period of the 1860s
The enduring legend of Shakespeare’s pair of star-crossed lovers draws millions of visitors to Verona, Italy, each year. But that is just part of the story. Every day, letters, frequently add
“And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you—ask what you can do for your country.”—John Fitzgerald Kennedy, Inauguration Address, January 20, 1961 “Some men see things
Written by Jordan Mechner, the creator of Prince of Persia, this gorgeously illustrated graphic anthology will appeal to fans of the video game franchise, fans of the movie, and fans of comics and gr
Written by Jordan Mechner, the creator of Prince of Persia, this gorgeously illustrated graphic anthology will appeal to fans of the video game franchise, fans of the movie, and fans of comics and gr
Led by the world's first super-heroes, the Justice Society of America inspires and recruits the next generation of heroes, upholding their legacy of hope and justice for the betterment of the world.Pi
Taking place hundreds of years before the events of The Magicians' Guild, The Magician's Apprentice is the new novel set in the world of Trudi Canavan's Black Magician trilogy.In the remote village of
A celebration of the finest designs of the Golden Age of automotive design. The Allure of the Automobile presents eighteen of the world’s rarest and most brilliantly conceived cars from 1930
