Japanese stencil design has a long history since 8th century, and has been used for armor, kimonos, costumes for Noh and other entertainments. This book reproduces more than 300 stencil designs from t
The passionate romance that began in Sacred concludes in Splendor.Scarlett loves the touch of her boyfriend, Will. But when he leaves Catalina Island to start college on the East Coast, she wonders wh
Can love last beyond the grave?Sylvie Davis is a ballerina who can’t dance. A broken leg ended her career, but Sylvie’s pain runs deeper. What broke her heart was her father’s death, and what’s breaki
"A visually stunning study...these great illustrations will set a designer's heart on fire."--"Interior Design" Islamic calligraphy traditionally took its inspiration from the Muslim belief in the div
The Serpent King meets Stranger Things in Emily Henry's gripping novel about a group of friends in a small town who find themselves dealing with unexpected powers after a cosmic event.Almost everyone
Jesus spoke of the abundant life, but too many people come to faith in Christ and never experience it. Encountering the love and splendor of God in everyday life shouldn’t be so hard, but someti
This sought-after volume is now back in print in a new format and at a reduced price, takes the reader on a breathtaking tour through the most magnificent homes in Italy. This well-illustrated journey
New beginnings. Shocking revelations. Unexpected endings. As spring turns into summer, Elizabeth relishes her new role as a young wife, while her sister, Diana, searches for adventure abroad. But wh
Perfect for a variety of skill levels, this collection boasts an impressive array of stained glass patterns. Images include a tropical sunrise, Tuscan vineyard, a graceful crane, and other animals, pl
Visitors to the former residences of wealthy citizens of ancient Rome cannot help but be astonished by their grand architecture and enchanting wall paintings, still vibrant with cinnabar reds, golden
Miami is a world-renowned, cosmopolitan city with an architectural history to match. Its many treasures include not only Miami Beach's Art Deco buildings and Coral Gables, but also the houses and com
This beautiful volume explores eight European estates that, despite war, taxes, and the passage of time, have remained in the same families for centuries. The photographs are redolent in atmosphere a
From Aragon, Galicia, and the Basque regions in the north to the central cities of Madrid and Toledo, from the fabled Andalusian cities of Seville and Granada in the south to the Catalan capital, Barc
Gathered here are the collected works of the titans of adults comics — legendary underground cartoonist R. Crumb and the "high priest of comic-book naturalism" (Newsweek) Harvey Pekar. The comi
Over the past four decades, Kimiko and John Powers amassed what has become recognized as the premier collection of Japanese art in the United States. One of the largest and most comprehensive collecti
Lately, I have been re-acquainting myself with the writings of Rich Alapack through his latest books -- Love's Pivotal Relationships, Sorrow's Profiles, and White Hot True Blue. These reminded me of t
A Display of His Splendor is a story of restoration, forgiveness, and love. There are some tantalizing moments in several pages of this reading. There are some heartbreaking moments and moments of lau
A Display of His Splendor is a story of restoration, forgiveness, and love. There are some tantalizing moments in several pages of this reading. There are some heartbreaking moments and moments of lau
Dynamic Splendor introduces a cycle of sixth-century mosaics little known to scholars, though they are comparable in quality and interest to famed mosaics in Italy and elsewhere. Ann Terry and Henry M
Pope John Paul II's encyclical Vertatis Splendor is an historic document: the first extensive analysis of the foundations of morality by a pope. It stands alongside the new catechism as a major statem
Pairing extensive research with a brilliance for reviving the past in gripping narrative, Spur Award-winning author Mike Blakely has penned an epic, historical novelization of the Mexican-American War
