For aspiring fantasy artists, this inspirational guide shows how to draw flower fairies, celestial spirits, and mischievous dark fairies. 350 illustrations, 300 in color.
In the growth of towns and the revival of commerce, historians have seen the development of a bourgeois and capitalist Europe, but Pierre Riche reminds us that Carolingians saw a world of forest and wasteland, in which scattered castles and villages were outposts against the savagery of nature, bands of outlaws, and a myriad of pagan superstitions ...
This pathbreaking study of region, race, and gender reveals how we underestimate the South's influence on the formation of black masculinity at the national level. Many negative stereotypes of black men - often contradictory ones - have emerged from the ongoing historical traumas initiated by slavery. Are black men emasculated and submissive or ...
Lost in the 4th century AD when a series of earthquakes submerged the city beneath the sea,Alexander lived on in myth and legend.Established by Alexander the Great in 300 BC it was for centuries the hub of mediterranean trade and a landmark of scholarly.
Coping with the teen years can be painful and frustrating for parents and child alike. Many parents of teens discover that their parenting skills no longer work, that their love and concern don't seem to "register" with their child. If you are worried that your teenager may be headed down the wrong path or if you just want some sensible guidance ...
"'Beauty will save the world, ' said Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn, quoting Dostoyevsky. William La Riche's poem is a fragment of just such life-giving beauty: timely, timeless, formidable, tender. Soaring and descending. Unlike any other work I know; and, once known, unforgettable."-Shirley Hazzard This incredibly ambitious, book-length poem takes on ...
Psychologist Lawrence Bauman has worked with more than 100 teen-agers and their families - and has parented two teen-agers of his own. In this book he shares his insights into the ten most common problems parents encounter with their teenage childrenand, utilizing real-life examples, shows you what you can do to solve them. He explains how your ...
The huge popularity of fairies in art is celebrated in this title which features the creations of the best artists working in the US, Europe and Japan. There are a huge variety of styles to appeal to a wide range of tastes, from the gothic fantasies of Amy Brown to Myrea Pettit's gentle, playful creatures. Some of the newer artists have rebelled ...
Pierre Riche traces the emergence of Europe from the seventh to the early eleventh century, the period that witnessed the rise, fall, and revival of the Carolinian Empire. It was during this time the first contours of a broad new civilization and the first visible signs of European unity are discernable. Until the seventh century Europe was ...
This work offers 17 studies in French and one in English on education and culture in the Middle Ages - from the end of the Roman Empire in the 11th century. The material covers intellectual education and church and monastic schools before the time of the universities.
This unique title gathers Census 2000 long form results into one, convenient volume. Topics covered include age, ethnicity, household structures, education, labor force, income, housing, transportation, and migration.
Following the huge success of The Art of Faery, published in 2003, the collaborators have come together once more to produce a stunning collection of fairy art from some of the best fairy artists working today. New artists are introduced alongside those returning from the last collection to share their new work, their projects and aspirations and ...
How do you see a fairy, let alone draw one? This enchanting book shows how you can invoke the fairy spirit and bring to life the nymphs, sprites, and sylphs of this fabled realm. Turn your brush into a wand and create an entire fairy kingdom in watercolours, the dreamiest medium with which to convey the spirit and nature of these fairy folk. Easy ...
Dating can be frustrating, but dating one loser after another can make you want to scream! Have you ever wondered why you keep ending up with losers? The answer may lie deep within your subconscious mind. "Finally! How to Stop Dating Losers Forever" will help you unlock the mystery behind men and dating. Life is about choices, but when we make the ...
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