Some of the bibliomaniacs whose essays or stories are collected in this anthology are great writers whose books are themselves the subjects of some collectors' uncontrollable ardor--Norman Mailer, Philip Roth, Gustave Flaubert, and Anatole France are all represented here. Other contributors--Anna Quindlen, Nicholas Basbanes, Robert Benchley--are ...
From the world's most distinguished medievalist comes a lively and vivid account of the lords and ladies, saints and scholars, kings and peasants who shaped the history and culture of one of the richest and most misunderstood periods in history. In this full-color, landmark reference, Cantor and a team of scholars and experts explore the entire ...
Some of the bibliomaniacs whose essays or stories are collected in this anthology are great writers whose books are themselves the subjects of some collectors' uncontrollable ardor--Norman Mailer, Philip Roth, Gustave Flaubert, and Anatole France are all represented here. Other contributors--Anna Quindlen, Nicholas Basbanes, Robert Benchley--are ...
Ever since Orville and Wilbur Wright tested their flying machine on the sands of Kitty Hawk, designers, builders and pilots have striven to take their planes farther, faster, higher. Presented on the beautiful, large, color pages are the stories and images of 22 of the greatest models ever built, from the Wright Flyer and the French Bleriot XI to ...
A collection of quips, aphorisms, and reflections on books and authors by diverse bibliophiles from various periods, including Emily Dickinson, Italo Calvino, and Walter Benjamin.
Load up your six-shooter, saddle your horse, and thrill to the true stories of the gunslingers, desperadoes, lawmen, and soldiers who blazed a trail through the Old West. More than forty historical figures are brought to life through engaging text and authentic period photographs and paintings.
From the myth of Icarus to the seminal flight of the Wright Brothers and from the first flying aces to the development of the stealth bomber, this gripping volume -- produced in conjunction with the renowned Bettmann Archive -- traces our technological advances and the stories of the men and women who made the miracle of flight possible.
Written by experienced aviation historian Harold Rabinowitz and illustrated with stunning black-and-white and full-color photographs, Pushing the Envelope documents the dramatic rise of jet-powered airplanes and points the way to jets of the future.
Much like "The Chicago Manual of Style", "The Manual of Scientific Style" addresses all stylistic matters in the relevant disciplines of physical and biological science, medicine, health, and technology. It presents consistent guidelines for text, data, and graphics, providing a comprehensive and authoritative style manual that can be used by the ...
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