Alexis Rockman's watercolor drawings were the first stage in the development of the fantastical, imaginary world of "Life of Pi," the 2012 feature film directed by Ang Lee. Lee sought out Rockman's vision as an artist with a specific commitment to hand drawing to bring a human scale to the project--[...]

This is the book that so many fans of good comedy have been waiting for. In Con todo mi humor, Alexis Valdes, the intimate Cuban comedian invites us to a gathering where his uncensored speech tells us all that he has not been able to tell us on television. The anecdotes he shares about his life hel[...]

Rediscovers the fundamentals of cooking, learning to trust the author's instincts and intuition and opening up his mind to the possibilities of individual ingredients and combinations that enhance the depth of flavour of both.[...]

A study of our national government and character follows the author's concern about the effect of majority rule on the rights of individuals and provides insight into the rewards and responsibilities of a democratic government.[...]

Learn to Speak German--the Dirty Deutsch Way! If you think German is all brat and no wurst, you need to think again. German is sexier--and dirtier--than you might imagine. (Think Hamburg!) From hearts and violins to pigs and dogs, Goethe's native tongue is ripe--and rank--with creative obscenities, [...]

Today "lace" doesn't just mean doilies knit in very fine yarn; often the yarns are not fine and the needles large for faster knitting and greater impact. A Gathering of Lace samples the best traditional and contemporary lace knitting. This collection includes sweaters, vests, shawls, gloves and sock[...]

This expanded edition includes Anna's toe-up, free-sole sock design. With stranded patterning on the top of the foot and a plain sole, it is elastic, easily reinforced, and easily repaired - wherever and whenever the inevitable happens. No longer are color-patterned socks too much work for too littl[...]

Revisiting a forgotten technique, this resource guides knitters through the steps, skills, and concepts necessary for mastering entrelac stitching. Though this way of knitting may intimidate beginning crafters, this reference explains the simply ways to build an understanding of the basics, how to m[...]

On a secluded island, in a faraway sea, the animals live in peace and prosperity. But one day, the winds of fate bring humans to their shore. Down come trees and up go houses, farms, and a bustling market. The humans capture the animals and put them to work. A great sadness falls upon the land, and [...]

The complete edition based on the revised and corrected text of the 1961 French editionOriginally penned in the mid-eighteenth century by Frenchman Alexis de Tocqueville, Democracy in America remains the most penetrating and astute picture of American life, politics, and morals ever written, as rele[...]

Alexis de Tocqueville was among the first foreigners to recognize and trumpet the grandness of the American project. His two-volume classic, Democracy in America, published in 1835, offered not only a vivid account of the still young nation but famously predicted what the nation would become, and fi[...]

Presents a variety of games and activities covering reading, logic, social studies, math, science, measuring, and listening for students in kindergarten to grade five.[...]

Side by side on the sand sat two eggs. With a crack and a rip, the brothers hatch, and out comes a bird and a ...crocodile! But they can't be brothers - can they?[...]