The Trace is a masterful, poetic novel about a journey through Mexico taken by a couple recovering from a world shattered. Driving through the Chihuahua Desert, they retrace the route of nineteenth-century American writer Ambrose Bierce (who disappeared during the Mexican Revolution) and try to piec[...]
Like clay, all glaze materials come from the earth. Traditionally, stones, plants, and other natural materials provided the elements for ceramic surface decoration. In an age of synthetic and mass-produced glazes, handmade glazes from locally sourced ingredients allow artists to produce unique piece[...]
Los profesores no producen predicadores. Los predicadores son tallados del duro granito de la experiencia y el tiempo. El autor tuvo el privilegio de sentarse con algunos de los predicadores mas notables de nuestro tiempo, incluyendo a John Piper, John MacArthur, y R. C. Sproul. "Clavos bien clavado[...]
"This story has entranced readers of all ages since it was first published twenty-five years ago. The Education of Little Tree tells of a boy orphaned very young, who is adopted by his Cherokee grandmother and half-Cherokee grandfather in the Appalachian mountains of Tennessee during the Great Depre[...]
"This story has entranced readers of all ages since it was first published twenty-five years ago. The Education of Little Tree tells of a boy orphaned very young, who is adopted by his Cherokee grandmother and half-Cherokee grandfather in the Appalachian mountains of Tennessee during the Great Depre[...]
Much has been published about the Fender Electric Instrument Company, but Leo Fender--the renowned designer of guitars and amplifiers--always wanted its story to be told "just the way it happened." Now, his friend and only general manager, offers a behind-the-scenes look. (Music)[...]
A classical work. H. L. Mencken Originally published in 1937, and now in its twentieth printing, this book reveals the secrets of those New Orleans drinks that have achieved worldwide renown. This collection gives details on concocting exotic beverages such as Mississippi Planter's Punch, Pousse Caf[...]
"Emerald Cities" is a lavishly illustrated catalog of artworks from Thailand and Burma, and provides an introduction to one of Asia's richest and least known artistic traditions. Focusing primarily on decorative and religious objects from the nineteenth century, "Emerald Cities" brings to light the [...]
Living the Martial Way is a concise manual for training in warriorship. Unique among martial arts books. It provides a systematic, step-by-step approach to applying the warrior mind-set to your martial training and daily life. It combines a knowledge of fighting with an exploration of the culture of[...]
Dynamic new astrology! The author's treatment in this introductory text is noteworthy for its compassion, humour and common sense. All of the basics are covered - planets, signs, houses and aspects -- emphasising how they reflect the rich complexity of life. Steven teaches the reader how to be fluen[...]
Behind your familiar astrological chart lurks another chart entirely, one whose existence you may never have suspected. It carries your treasures and your wounds. Where the astrologer's predictions and the realities of your life might not in all honesty have lined up, this chart-behind-the-chart wil[...]
Humans have been meditating on the Moon since the beginning of our time on earth. As long as there has been anything we could call astrology, it has been central to all theories of celestial influence. But why do astrologers pay so little attention to its phases? In these pages, Steven Forrest, bes[...]
Follow master astrologer Steven Forrest on an astrological journey into the realm of both darkness and the powers that can transform it: the planetary body Pluto. Whether officially named a planet or not, astrologers everywhere agree that Pluto is a major force. With this groundbreaking work, Steve[...]
A 2009 study of the French republican myth that the nation can be adequately defended only by its own citizens.[...]
This history of the Bank of England takes its story from the 1950s to the end of the 1970s. This period probably saw the peak of the Bank's influence and prestige, as it dominated the financial landscape. One of the Bank's central functions was to manage the exchange rate. It was also responsible fo[...]
* Features exercises to help develop the student's understanding of how structures are determined from spectra and to promote the student's own interpretation of different spectra.[...]
Using innovative empirical data, this book presents a unique approach to looking at moments, exploring the deeper meanings of why memories stand out and how they influence an individual's sense of self. Forrest challenges the privileged position of narrative coherence as the basis for healthy identi[...]