Photographs of nature in all its splendor and children's faces from around the world are paired with a poetic tribute to the Earth's colors, climates, and seasons.
Crystal Clark arrives in Colorado's Yampa Valley amid the splendor of a high country June in 1892. After the death of her father, Crystal is relieved to be leaving the troubles of her Georgia life be
With the Middle East and Asia as his far-ranging home territory, Reza has chronicled 30 years of turmoil, hope, and splendor for a host of international publications including Newsweek, Time, Geo, and
The idea of the American wilderness has long captivated artists fascinated by the ways in which the West embodies the nation's identity. This volume celebrates the unsurpassed natural splendor of a fa
Bold structures, dignified splendor innovative designs - in all eras there have been architects of outstanding vision who have decisively shaped our towns and cities worldwide. In this volume, 50 of t
Harvey Pekar's American Splendor is the longest-running and arguably the most influential autobiographical comic book series produced in America. Since 1976, Pekar (b. 1939) has reported on his life t
Harvey Pekar's American Splendor is the longest-running and arguably the most influential autobiographical comic book series produced in America. Since 1976, Pekar (b. 1939) has reported on his life t
Jaz Parks here. My latest mission has taken me to the ancient Greek city of Patras; but instead of soaking up its splendor, I'm here to infiltrate a Vampere Trust. Only two vamps have ever escaped
When Nicola Denzey leads tour groups into the Roman Catacombs, participants are struck by the splendor of the burial chambers—many of which were created by or for women. In The Bone Gatherers,
“I cannot die. But I cannot live. Let me go. Remove this curse of eternal life!” Handsome, wealthy, respected, Giancarlo has lived for hundreds of years, surrounded by splendor, shrouded in darkness
Enduring friendships and long-held vendettas come alive against the splendor and decadence of eighteenth-century Venice.In 1775 Venice–known to outsiders as “the brothel of Europe”–the tradition of ma
Some of the most extraordinary ancient cities that have been abandoned, forgotten, or hidden by time are now revealed in their full splendor. Examining the role of natural and man-made disasters, rule
The Cave Painters is a vivid introduction to the spectacular cave paintings of France and Spain—the individuals who rediscovered them, theories about their origins, their splendor and mystery.Gergory
In this enthralling new novel, Barbara Quick re-creates eighteenth-century Venice at the height of its splendor and decadence. A story of longing and intrigue, half-told truths and toxic lies, Vivaldi
The nation and the world gaze in awe at Chicago's magnificent "White City" in this summer of 1893. But Inspector Alastair Ransom sees the rot beneath the splendor of the great Exposition—and h
Prepared using basic techniques such as juicing, dehydrating, and blending, raw foods exalt the innate wholesomeness and splendor of fruits and vegetables. Charlie Trotter'??s raw-food tasting menus a
“Let’s go, shall we? Just the two of us?”“I consider Galloway the country’s best kept secret: a place where time holds its breath, where ancient ruins dot the countryside in moss-covered splendor, whe
From the war-ravaged streets of Sarajevo, where turning up for training involved dodging snipers' bullets, to the crumbling splendor of Budapest's Bozsik Stadium, where the likes of Puskas and Kocsis
Every golfer who’s worth his favorite putter knows where golf is great: Scotland, birthplace of the game and still its most important shrine, from the splendor of St. Andrews to the regal resor
The stories behind drug discovery are fascinating, full of human and scientific interest. This is a book on the history of drug discovery that highlights the intellectual splendor of discoverers as w
A guide to all the exuberance, splendor, and absurdity of Route 66, this reference includes details on the magnificent architecture, natural wonders, vintage motels and cafes, unique museums, offbeat
In its moment of great splendor the novel was held as a mirror of society: Mercè Rodoreda shatters that mirror in this, her most ambitious novel, which tells its story in brilliant fragments, a
This textbook demonstrates that geometry can be developed in four fundamentally different ways, and that all should be used if the subject is to be shown in all its splendor. The Four Pillars of Geome
For most people, Hawaii is heaven on Earth. But U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service agent Rachel Porter sees the rot beneath its natural splendor. Its pristine shores are harboring a new breed of criminal,
Murder has a long and distinguished history in San Francisco. The city and its Bay Area can stand proudly with Paris, London, and New York in the splendor of its misdeeds—murders that have susp
From the splendor of Lake Titicaca in Bolivia to the ghost town of Kolmaskop in Namibia, from the golden autumn of France's Champagne region to the drama of America's Yosemite National Park, acclaime
From Brittany’s misty shores to the decadent splendor of Paris’s royal court, one woman must fulfill her destiny–while facing the treacherous designs of Catherine de Medici, the dark queen.She is Aria
The salmon that symbolize the Pacific Northwest's natural splendor are now threatened with extinction across much of their ancestral range. In studying the natural and human forces that shape the rive
Situated in Virginia's southwestern corner in the splendor of the Blue Ridge Mountain Highlands, Marion and neighboring Hungry Mother State Park are steeped in natural beauty. Marion, the name chosen
Set against the splendor and the reality of Venice, Stitch is the story of the meeting between a group of Americans and a world-famous sculptor. Stitch, whose character presents a remarkable portrait
In addition to the Talmud, one of the classical sources of Jewish mysticism, the Hebrew Bible and the Zohar or Book of Splendor are discussed in an all-embracing synthesis of our earthly individuality
A stunning tribute to the majesty of autumn foliage around the world. From Japan to Connecticut to Ontario, from the amazing intricacy of a single leaf to the abstract splendor of birch trees reflecte
The beautifully illustrated alphabet book takes readers on a tour of the state of Washington, revealing its natural splendor, its famous residents, and its legendary skyline.
A capacious tent of splendor in a gender veldt, Agenda Melt, Elmslie’s third book with visuals by Trevor Winkfield, juxtaposes new poems and theatre lyrics culled from his musicals: The Grass Harp, cu
Amid the splendor and elegance of the city of Salamanca, Sharpe stalks the infamous Colonel Leroux--under direct orders from Napoleon--whose target is "El Mirador," the spymaster whose network provide
Perhaps you remember the whipped splendor of the Choco-Lite, or the luscious Caravelle bar, or maybe the sublime and perfectly balanced Hershey's Cookies 'n Mint. The Marathon, an inimitable rope of
In her dazzling new novel, Nicole Jordan tempts readers with a tale of breathless splendor and soul-searing passion.Lovers in paradise . . .He is a brilliant military commander . . . and every woman’s
With adventure in their blood, Jim and Mansur Courtney seek to carve out a life for themselves and their families in the unexplored splendor of Africa. But laying claim to a land devastated by war yi
WASHINGTON D.C FANDEX celebrates the spirited city of Washington, D.C., from Capitol Hill to the National Air and Space Museum to the splendor of 3,000 blossoming cherry trees given by the the mayor
Translating the beauty and splendor of his native Conamara into a language exquisitely attuned to the wonder of the everyday, John O'Donohue takes us on a moving journey through real and imagined worl
