For anyone who adores the art of creating small things, The Art of the Miniature provides a treasure trove of practical techniques and ingenious approaches. In this captivating guide, noted artist Jane Freeman shows readers, step by step, how to use modified kit components and found and handmade objects to create intensely detailed miniature ...
A recluse living on his own island in a creek across from the relentlessly noisy construction of a house belonging to a millionaire, reveals his life: his elaborate plot against the millionaire, the various odd visitors to his island, and his talking dog.
When a premiere magazine runs a story about a high-profile celebrity, there is only one photographer they call: Nigel Parry. His brilliant lens has captured the most powerful politicos, the most famous celebrities, and the most beautiful beautiful people of our day. His in-your-face style and exacting precision yields portraits like one has never ...
The essays in this collection revolve around American themes: the reality of the American dream; the beauty of the land; the American character; America and popular culture; and more.
An account of the student riots that took place at Harvard University in April 1969. Roger Rosenblatt was a member of the faculty at the time, and he provides an insider's view of the proceedings of the university committees and groups that sprang up in the aftermath of the unrest.
Nearly 50 world-class photojournalists traveled extensively around the world in the course of a year, documenting the people, history, culture, rituals, and challenges of the global Mormon Church. This lavishly illustrated and informative book--the only one of its kind--captures the spirit, humor, and diversity of this fascinating sect. 300 photos.
One of our most renowned commentators brilliantly clarifies why abortion so polarizes Americans--and what we can do about this country's most bitterly divisive social issue.
How and why do some disadvantaged American families manage to stay together and become self-reliant despite the grip of overwhelming poverty? "I have wandered the nether world of poverty for the past thirty years," writes Stephen Shames in his introduction to this book. "I wondered why do some poor children turn out fine while others fail so ...
Among the contributors to this volume of essays are fiction writers Jane Smiley and Bharati Mukherjee, social critic Bill McKibben, and film critic Molly Haskell.
From one of America's most thoughtful and provocative social commentators comes a new collection of essays, reportage, and criticism. Featuring Rosenblatt's most memorable writing in years, this sampling includes his "Man of the Year" profile of Ronald Reagan for Time.
A record of life in the USA since the 1900s. It documents the news, entertainment, art, literature, science and technology, sports, and fashion, providing anecdotes, facts and figures, ads and fads, headlines, and memorable quotations - as well as more than a thousand photographs.
Christopher Reeve tells the story of his life--his whole life. He talks about the dazzling years as a theater actor and movie star--from "Superman" to "Remains of the Day"; he tells about his struggle to find enduring love; and, of course, we hear about his accident; what really happened, who was to blame, and his continuing battle to rebuild his ...
Now that the Supreme Court has upheld the right to abortion while permitting certain restrictions on its use, this book is more timely than ever as it addresses bitterly debated issues. The distinguished commentator for The MacNeil/Lehrer NewsHour explores the 4,000-year history of abortion and looks at how most Americans view the matter.
Perfect for the Lenten season or throughout the year, "Were You There?" provides thoughtful meditations about who Jesus was by considering those connected with his death: Peter, Judas, the woman who anointed Jesus, Pilate, Herod, Simon of Cyrene, the centurion at the cross, Joseph of Arimathea, Mary, and many others. (Motivation)
The essays in this collection revolve around American themes: the reality of the American dream; the beauty of the land; the American character; America and popular culture; and more.
These cautionary notes and hilarious stories pack the Rosenblatt punch. "Anything Can Happen" offers a class in "Tyranny for Beginners, " warns about the snares of dinner parties, and explains the mindset of barbarians. He forces readers to laugh at the silliness of the world, and refocuses minds on what really matters.
Since his first publication in 1977, Hitler Moves East, photographer David Levinthal has explored a panoply of compelling issues in representation. Using toy soldiers, dolls, and other figurines, Levinthal, in Mein Kampf, has created dramatic tableaux which engage the narrative of Hitler's rise to power and the Nazi campaign to wipe out the Jews.
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