If you've just dragged a dusty old Comtoise long case clock from the back of a dusty old French barn, or if you just want to know more of what goes on behind the dial, this book is for you. The 2nd edition of this popular book is a much expanded 94-page ru
The New York Times-bestselling story of kindness, friendship, and hope. Trees can't tell jokes, but they can certainly tell stories. . . .Red is an oak tree who is many rings old. Red is the neigh
The classic Junkers Ju 52/3m has been used by nearly 30 countries around the world as an airliner/freight carrier. Easy to fly and maintain, thousands were used by Luftwaffe during WWII, dropping paratroopers and delivering supplies on every front. Postwar the Ju 52 was used by numerous countries. About 50 survive with less than 10 still flying.
From the first wagon trains to the building of the railroads, the story of the American West is epic in scope, full of amazing stories of grit, tragedy, and triumph. Lavishly illustrated with photographs and maps, this is the definitive history of a time and place that forever lives in legend. Travel with fur traders and trappers through the Pacific northwest; read accounts of brave pioneers heading west along the Oregon Trail; see 19th century technology progress as the golden spike connects the east and west coasts; and learn the stories of unforgettable characters who made the American West. The history starts with the early explorers who laid claim to the west, altering forever the lives and lands of the Native Americans. Illustrations and archival imagery illuminate the conquest by the Spanish and other Europeans, exploration by Americans, the land rushes by settlers, the Indian Wars, the gold rushes, cowboy culture, loggers, railroad builders, and more.Sidebars showcase fascinating figures and topics of the Old West, including: Annie Oakley, gunslinger and performer; the rise of the copper kings; western motion pictures; feuds between cowboys, ranchers, and sheep herders, and more.
This text combines literature, anthropology, and psychology to define the six heroic archetypes that exist in us: the Innocent, the Orphan, the Wanderer, the Warrior, the Martyr, and the Magician. It shows us how to reach our potential by achieving a balance between work, family and the self.
The electrifying YA vampire romantasy series from the author of Tiktok sensation, Serpent & Dove, new for 2025 Sink your teeth into a deliciously gothic enemies-to-lovers vampire romance, set in the world of the New York Times bestselling series Serpent & Dove!
What makes a character interesting? How do you build a convincing character arc? Does every story have a hero? How many shades of villain are there? How does a writer bring their characters alive? In this timeless little book, teacher Amy Jones describes the secret techniques that writers use to create their characters, along with their archetypes, backstories, motivations, modes of dialogue, habits, hopes, fears, flaws, frustrations ... and eventual resolutions and redemptions. Autorid: Amy Jones
When Eragon finds a polished stone in the forest, he thinks it is the lucky discovery of a poor farm boy; perhaps it will buy his family meat for the winter. But when the stone brings a dragon hatchling, Eragon soon realizes he has stumbled upon a legacy nearly as old as the Empire itself. Overnight his simple life is shattered and he is thrust into a perilous new world of destiny, magic and power. With only an ancient sword and the advice of an old storyteller for guidance, Eragon and the fledgling dragon must navigate the dangerous terrain and dark enemies of an Empire ruled by a king whose evil knows no bounds. Can Eragon take up the mantle of the legendary Dragon Riders? The fate of the Empire may rest in his hands... Autorid: Christopher Paolini
This is a book of poetry for everyone. Inside is a treasure trove of writing celebrating the natural world. Read the poems aloud or curl up with them in a quiet corner. Begin your journey into a lifelong love of poetry. This beautifully illustrated collection features powerful poems written by a wide range of contemporary voices. They share their unique perspectives on the topic of nature, from a dreaming forest and bouquets of buried stars to rivers that dance with rocks and the brushed lava fur of the mountain gorilla. Showcasing original poems alongside existing works, this is a book to share and treasure forever. Featuring brilliant poetry by: Margarita Engle Diana Hendry Grace Nichols Robert Macfarlane Ruth Awolola Naomi Shihab Nye Zaro Weil Rachel Plummer Joyce Sidman Carol Ann Duffy Jack Prelutsky Mary Anne Hoberman Nikki Giovanni Jan Dean Rebecca Perry Tom Denbigh And awe-inspiring artwork from: Annalise Barber Mariana Roldan Masha Manapov Nabila Adani Autorid: Various Authors, Various Illustrators
When The Vortex of Life was first published in 1993, Lawrence Edwards's pioneering work on bud shapes had already attracted the attention of many scientists around the world. In the book, Edwards gave a fuller account of his research, widening it to include the forms of plants, embryos and organs such as the heart. His work suggests that there are universal laws, not yet fully understood, which guide an organism's growth into predetermined patterns. His work has profound implications for those working in genetics and stem-cell research. Edwards died in 2004 at the age of 91 and Graham Calderwood has edited and revised this classic work. Autorid: Lawrence Edwards, Graham Calderwood
Captures the playful adventures of Bobby, Jimmy, and their dog Puggy, filled with imagination and mischief, ideal for 8 to 10-year-olds and nostalgic for adults.Has anyone ever dared you to eat an ant sandwich? Have you ever built a raft or looked out the window of your treehouse to see for miles? Have you ever seen a snake in the school cafeteria? Remember when time was endless and the days were filled with imagination and outdoor adventures with your friends? Bobby and Jimmy, and their dog Puggy, are all about endless adventure and mischief. We dare you to read all about it! Part Henry Huggins, part Captain Underpants, part Caddie Woodlawn, these are stories of real boys getting into real trouble a.k.a. "good clean fun." Perfect for 8 to 10 year olds and a wonderful read aloud that takes adults back to their fun times outside. Has anyone ever dared you to eat an ant sandwich? Have you ever built a raft or looked out the window of your treehouse to see for miles? Have you ever seen a snake in the school cafeteria? Remember when time was endless and the days were filled with imagination and outdoor adventures with your friends? Bobby and Jimmy, and their dog Puggy, are all about endless adventure and mischief. We dare you to read all about it! Part Henry Huggins, part Captain Underpants, part Caddie Woodlawn, these are stories of real boys getting into real trouble a.k.a. "good clean fun." Perfect for 8 to 10 year olds and a wonderful read aloud that takes adults back to their fun times outside. Autorid: Bob Lister
Ari Marcopoulos is an inveterate maker of zines. This project collects in one volume for the first time a selection of zines by Marcopoulos, many never before released, providing a unique insight and overview into an essential part of this influential artists daily practice. Often self-published or created in collaboration with boutique and independent publishers like ROMA, Dashwood Books, and PPP Editions, these informal, DIY-aesthetic creations function as sketchbook, diary, installation space, and a means of processing Marcopouloss daily practice of photographing his life, his family, his neighborhood, and the rarified cultural milieu in which he operates. This collection showcases an impressive array of printed zines, exploring each as an artistic object through an engaging layout. Beginning in 2015 and presented chronologically per year, key zines are featuredincluding some made during the pandemic, when Marcopoulos worked primarily on the screen, making PDF zinesand punctuated by individual images presented full scale. An interview with Hamza Walker underscores the role of zines as an essential part of Marcopouloss artistic practice, emphasizing the personal, diaristic element within the work, while an essay from Maggie Nelson meditates on the works position within a wider social and cultural context. Ari Marcopoulos: Zines is a must-have for anyone interested in this prolific artists personal practice and zine culture. Autorid: Ari Marcopoulos, Maggie Nelson, Hamza Walker, Roger Willems
