Paris and Lamar Counties were first settled by Americans during the Republic of Texas period, but their history stretches back into dim antiquity--as local Indian mounds testify. Although it was never
In an original and evocative journey through modern Paris from the mid-eighteenth century to World War II, Patrice Higonnet offers a delightful cultural portrait of a multifaceted, continually changin
An exquisitely photographed introduction to the great French tradition of baking—from the simple croissant to the light and flaky millefeuilles, drawn from the best pastry chefs in Paris. Temptations
Published for the first time in English, Paris 1928 (Nexus II) continues in true Henry Miller fashion the narrative begun in Nexus, the third volume of the Rosy Crucifixion trilogy. A rough draft that
Poetry. "Anyone who loves Paris will find that literarily-overdetermined city brought to new life—new and not particularly literary, for through Joyce's sharp, quick, and cleverly amorous eye, Paris i
Between the years 1950 and 1972, when Paris was in the twilight of its classical period, pilot and photographer Roger Henrard (1900-1975) preserved the city he knew and loved from the seat of a single
Paris is the most atmospheric city in the world: the imprint of its history is everywhere and architecturally, it is without equal. In the Paris Sketchbook, its essence is captured beautifully in more
Even those who think they know Paris will be surprised and delighted by this captivating book, written and illustrated by two experts in the art of discovering the hidden Paris. In the course of his l
Dependence upon grain deeply marked every aspect of life in eighteenth-century France. Steven Kaplan focuses upon this dependence at the point where it placed the greatest strain on the state, the soc
This homage to Paris by the great Magnum photographers reveals a multifaceted portrait of the city’s effervescent character in 350 photographs. By documenting the everyday workings of the city, Magnum
Humanist photographer Willy Roniss most iconic images of Paris are beautifully produced in this affordable volume. Unparalleled in his ability to portray the Parisian joie de vivre, Willy Ronis
How did Paris become the world favorite it is today? Charles Rearick argues that we can best understand Paris as several cities in one, each with its own history and its own imaginary shaped by dream
Con el negocio familiar en crisis, Polly Prince hacia lo que podia por mantener la calma y seguir adelante. Pero iba a necesitar algo mas que esfuerzo para salvar a su empresa londinense de las garras
Two strangers from very different worlds--Peter Haskell, the president of a major pharmaceutical empire, and Olivia Thatcher, the wife of a famous senator--find their lives forever altered by five day
From bestselling historical novelist Max Byrd comes a new novel set against the dramatic backdrop of Paris in the Jazz Age—a fascinating suspense tale interwoven with rich historical detail.Paris, 192
Aimed at all of us who dream of injecting glamour and style into ourpersonal spaces, New Paris Style offers an exclusive insight into Parisiancreativity with hundreds of inspiring ideas to apply to ou
Expanded Coverage: Paris is always changing, and this edition captures the City of Light’s hottest new restaurants and hotels. Illustrated Features: Rich color features help travelers make the most o
This modern and hedonistic address book for men in Paris is full of tips, illustrations and photographs to entice any man to make the most of his time in the 'city of light'. Short literary texts des
The food scene in Paris has changed dramatically since 2006, when Markets of Paris was first published. Yes, the same markets are held in the same locales as always—literally, for centuries—but many h
An invitation for a wonderful walk in Paris, as seen through the eyes of an artist deeply inlove with the city.It is a set of stolen moments featuring radiant,elegant women in the city that was create
Bluesette "Blue" Stills, a magazine editor from Washington, DC, arrives at her sassy jazz singer friend Nareen Anderson's apartment in Paris, France, ready to start her vacation. But shock and disappo
From the trendy Sweat Shopa€”the first sewing cafAc in Parisa€”a collection of cool sewing, knitting, and crochet projects to inspire community and creativity!The Sweat Shop Book brings the namesake P
Join sibling Chihuahuas Bella and Harry as they travel to Paris with their family and discover the Louvre, Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe and other fascinating places. Along the way, local cuisine (suc
Dodsworth and his (crazy) friend the duck have just arrived in Paris. It is their first time in the City of Lights, and they are ready for some adventures magnifique! Right away they see mimes, painte
When Napoleon Bonaparte died in exile in 1821, he took to the grave a powerful secret. As general and emperor, he had stolen immeasurable riches from palaces, national treasuries, and even the Knights
Jon Robin Baitz has been praised as one of America's foremost playwrights on themes of conscience. Now from the author of The Substance of Fire comes an absorbing new play about power and money and th
Panorama of Paris offers English-language readers an introduction to one of the forgotten masterpieces of French literature, Louis-Sebastien Mercier's twelve-volume Le Tableau de Paris (published from
Mercier's Le Tableau de Paris , published from 1781 to 1788, is one of the forgotten treasures of French literature, offering a wealth of vivid portraits of Parisian life. Mercier was a pioneering ur
