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Crossing the Plains with Bruno
Annick Smith · Trinity University Press
Pages: 216
Format: Paperback
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Dogs, like humans, have memories, instincts, fears, and loyalties. But, as far as we know, dogs do not get swept up in nostalgia, speculation, or self-analysis. Although they have hopes, they are not driven by regrets. In Crossing the Plains with Bruno, Annick Smith weaves together a memoir... |
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Paper and Ink Workshop: Printmaking techniques using a variety of methods and materials
John Foster · Rockport Publishers
Pages: 192
Format: Paperback
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Go behind the scenes in the creation of incredible pieces of design and art with Paper and Ink Workshop. This book discusses silkscreen, letterpress, and woodblock printing, and explains the techniques needed to produce the final prints. You will not only be amazed and inspired, but also... |
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Why We Can't Afford the Rich
Andrew Sayer · Policy Press
Format: Hardcover
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Even as inequalities widen, the effects of austerity deepen, and the consequences of recession linger, in many countries the wealth of the rich has soared. Why We Can't Afford the Rich exposes the unjust and dysfunctional mechanisms that allow the top 1% to siphon off wealth produced by others... |
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Apocalypse Illuminated: The Visual Exegesis of Revelation in Medieval Illustrated Manuscripts
Richard Kenneth Emmerson · Penn State University Press
Pages: 288
Format: Hardcover
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With its rich symbolism, complex narrative, and stunning imagery, the Apocalypse, or Revelation of John, is arguably the most memorable book in the Christian Bible. In Apocalypse Illuminated, Richard Emmerson explores how this striking visionary text is represented across seven centuries... |
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Rising to Power: The Journey of Exceptional Executives
Ron A. Carucci · Greenleaf Book Group Press
Format: Hardcover
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Rising to Power is a time tested, wisdom-packed guide for executives desiring to be exceptional leaders as they navigate their ascent to the highest levels of their organization. Nearly two-thirds of all leaders entering executive roles lack sufficient understanding of what is required... |
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David Wiesner and the Art of Wordless Storytelling
Eik Kahng · Santa Barbara Museum of Art
Pages: 112
Format: Print book
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The first publication to show the creative process of David Wiesner, one of the world's most acclaimed children's book illustrators A master of storytelling through pictures and three-time winner of the Caldecott Medal, David Wiesner (b. 1956) is one of the most highly acclaimed... |
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Nimble: Make Yourself and Your Company Resilient in the Age of Constant Change
Baba Prasad · TarcherPerigee
Pages: 272
Format: Hardcover
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Cutting-edge insights for succeeding in times of chaotic change"Nimble shows how we can anticipate and adapt to an increasingly chaotic world--and become better leaders, strategists, and innovators along the way."--Adam Grant, Professor at the Wharton School and New York Times... |
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WordPress For Dummies
Lisa Sabin-Wilson · For Dummies
Pages: 432
Format: Paperback
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Not a WordPress guru? No worries! You can become a pro in no time It seems as though the world revolves around websites and blogs these days, and with WordPress For Dummies, 7th Edition you can join the fun! This easy-to-read book is packed with the information you need to navigate the world... |
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50 Deliciously Decorative Cookies: Easy-to-Make Cookie Creations
Fiona Pearce · St. Martin's Griffin
Format: Book
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These cookies are almost too beautiful to eat! For bakers of all skill levels, this delightful book features 50 projects to try with a wide range of different decorating techniques: elegant cookies piped with royal icing, or fun and funky fondant cookies, or cookies made with amazing colored... |
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Maker of Patterns: An Autobiography Through Letters
FREEMAN DYSON · Liveright
Pages: 320
Format: Hardcover
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Both recalling his life story and recounting many of the major advances in twentieth-century science, a renowned physicist shares his autobiography through letters. While recognizing that quantum mechanics "demands serious attention," Albert Einstein in 1926 admonished fellow... |
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Dinosaurs Without Bones: Dinosaur Lives Revealed by their Trace Fossils
Anthony J. Martin · Pegasus Books
Pages: 460
Format: Hardcover
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CSI meets Jurassic Park in a fascinating, revelatory look at dinosaurs and their world through the million-year-old clues they left behind What if we woke up one morning all of the dinosaur bones in the world were gone? How would we know these iconic animals had a165-million year history... |
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How to Catch a Frog: And Other Stories of Family, Love, Dysfunction, Survival, and DIY
Heather Ross · STC Craft, 2014. ©2014
Pages: 240
Format: Print book
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Much of Heather Ross's creative work has been inspired by her being born into an eccentric family of artists and idealists in a rural corner of Vermont during the 1970s. According to Heather, that environment was defined by stunning natural beauty, creative and innovative living, and daily... |
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