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Documents the lives of elves, goblins, hobgoblins, gnomes, imps, pixies, and sprites with whimsy and wonder. An extensive volume on the various types of little creatures and fairyfolk, this encyclopedia illustrates each unique species with luminous, detailed drawings, and include...s the folklore and fairy tales collected through extensive research. Read more
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Revised and expanded for the second edition, this text provides an action-packed, month-by-month guide to all the emotional, financial and even physical changes a father-to-be may experience during the course of his partner's pregnancy.
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Part of the Tiny Folio series: Ansel Adams photographed America's national parks before the project was suspended due to World War II
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With more than 100 illustrations -- approximately 48 in full color -- this innovative series offers a fresh look at the most creative and influential artists of the postwar era. Modern Masters form a perfect reference set for home, school, or library. Each handsomely designed vol...ume presents: - A thorough survey of the artist's life and work - Statements by the artist - An illustrated chapter on technique - Chronology - Lists of exhibitions and public collections - Annotated bibliography - Index Read more
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By Penn, Rob
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The fourth in AbbevilleGCOs series of unusual, illustrated vacation guides, Bicycling Along the WorldGCOs Most Exceptional Routes follows the success of Cooking School Holidays in the WorldGCOs Most Exceptional Places, Spas: Exceptional Destinations Around the World, and Walking ...the WorldGCOs Most Exceptional Trails. In this new guide, excursions range from an easy ride through the Loire Valley in France, with stops along the way to taste local wines, to a more challenging trail through Tibet into Nepal. Among the other destinations is a route into northwest Ireland, which winds through an unspoiled landscape of lakes and rivers, and a trip beginning in Tallinn, Estonia-where you'll have time to explore the cityGCOs historic streets and squares before heading out into the countryside-and ending in St. Petersburg, Russia. Included in this book is a holiday to suit everyoneGCOs interest and ability. The trips last between seven and fourteen days and are easy to organize yourself. Alternatively, the author provides information about specialist travel companies who will make all the reservations for you. You can opt to travel with a group or ride independently at your own pace, following a set of detailed notes and maps. Ground operators are on hand along the way to service your bike and make any repairs needed. Whether you prefer the countryside with long, winding downhill runs or being dropped off on a mountaintop to admire the view before riding down through the terrain, this book will help you discover an extraordinary outdoors vacation. Read more
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For over a century, the Touring Club of Italy has been publishing the country's most authoritative guidebooks and maps. The Heritage Series is the expert's guide to travel and sightseeing in Italy. Each volume includes museums, town histories, churches, landmarks, and archaeologi...cal sites. There are dozens of maps that give an overview of each city, plus detailed neighborhood plans. Listings of accommodations and restaurants are complete with addresses, price ranges, hours, and phone and fax numbers. Read more
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An abundantly illustrated history of the dynamic interaction between the arts and sciences, and how it has shaped our world.
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With more than 100 illustrations -- approximately 48 in full color -- this innovative series offers a fresh look at the most creative and influential artists of the postwar era. Modern Masters form a perfect reference set for home, school, or library. Each handsomely designed vol...ume presents: - A thorough survey of the artist's life and work - Statements by the artist - An illustrated chapter on technique - Chronology - Lists of exhibitions and public collections - Annotated bibliography - Index Read more
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Featuring 250 photographs by Hasselblad Laureate-winner Jonathan Singer, this book is organized into 5 sections: Orchidaceae, Florilegium, Proteus, Zingiberaceae, and, Botanicus. Its each section is introduced by a gatefold page that displays one extraordinary plant at a luxuriou...s size. Read more
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Traces the career of the German-born artist, shows paintings from each period of his work, and discusses Hofmann's technique.
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