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When James Gurney's Dinotopia: A Land Apart from Time first appeared in 1992, it was immediately hailed as a fully imagined world of the caliber of J. R. R. Tolkien's. Gurney's premise – of an undiscovered island where a race of mystical humans co-exists in harmony with intelligent dinosaurs – has been since reiterated over and over in numerous films and by scores of other writers. Now, Calla Editions brings Gurney's spectacular artistry to a new generation in this 20th anniversary edition.Digitally re-rendered from the original transparencies, Gurney's dramatic panoramas of Dinotopia and close-up character studies of its inhabitants – both human and saurian – take on new vitality. And as a tale of high adventure and discovery told as entries and sketches in journal form, Dinotopia presents a shipwrecked visitor's glimpse into an imagined social order, a culture, and even a cooperative interspecies technology that will satisfy lovers of fantasy and science fiction of all persuasions.This edition includes a new Afterword written by author James Gurney as well as a special section of behind-the-scenes studies and maquettes he used in developing his paintings.

Delightfully humorous account of a feminist utopia in which 3 male explorers stumble upon an all-female society isolated in a distant part of the earth. Early 20th-century vehicle for Gilman's then-unconventional views of male-female behavior, motherhood, individuality, sense of community, sexuality, and other topics. Mischievous, ironic approach used to telling effect.

Bergson argues for free will by showing that the arguments against it come from a confusion of different conceptions of time. As opposed to physicists' idea of measurable time, life is perceived in human experience as a continuous and immeasurable flow rather than as a succession of marked-off states of consciousness.

Explore the magic of Lunar New Year, a holiday filled with timeless traditions, ancient history, and beautiful imagery. Lydia Fenwick, the illustrator of Oceans to Stars: An Astrology Art & Coloring Book, presents this stunning companion coloring book, featuring more than 37 intricate full-page works of art to color with dozens of spot drawings throughout. Unveil the myth and mystery of Eastern astrology, and discover the secret of your own Chinese zodiac sign.

Take a relaxing journey through idyllic villages! Overflowing with charm and picturesque illustrations, this delightful coloring book highlights the wonders and joys of quaint village life. Thirty-one ready-to-color pictures feature beautiful country and seaside scenes, fairy-tale cottages, lush gardens, decorative storefronts, and lovely café settings. Pages are perforated and printed on one side only for easy removal and display.

Four works by great 19th-century Russian author: "The Nose," a savage satire of Russia's incompetent bureaucrats; "Old-Fashioned Farmers," a pleasant depiction of an elderly couple living in rustic seclusion; "The Tale of How Ivan Ivanovich Quarrelled with Ivan Nikiforovich," one of Gogol’s most famous comic stories; and "The Overcoat," widely considered a masterpiece of form.

"It is the perfect blend of fashion, photography, English history, and knitting!" — Petals to Picots"A gorgeous book filled with classic-looking sweater patterns." — Canary KnitsThis volume of Tudor Roses presents new and reimagined garments based on the original Tudor Roses published in 1998. Alice Starmore looks to historical female figures of the Tudor Dynasty as inspiration for her stunning knitwear, and her modernization of traditional Fair Isle and Aran patterns has created a sensation in the knitting world. Through garment design, Starmore and her daughter Jade tell the stories of fourteen women connected with the Tudor dynasty. They weave a narrative around the known facts of their subjects' lives using photography, art, and the only medium through which the Tudor women could leave a lasting physical record in their world — needlework.Tudor Roses includes fourteen patterns for sweaters and other wearables that follow the chronological order of the Tudor dynasty. A different model portrays each of the Tudor women, from Elizabeth Woodville, grandmother of Henry VIII, through Mary, Queen of Scots. The stunning design and photography appeals to knitters seeking designs that offer an attractive balance of historic and modern elements.

Here is Oscar Wilde's most brilliant tour de force, a witty and buoyant comedy of manners that has delighted millions in countless productions since its first performance in London's St. James' Theatre on February 14, 1895. The Importance of Being Earnest is celebrated not only for the light-hearted ingenuity of its plot, but for its inspired dialogue, rich with scintillating epigrams still savored by all who enjoy artful conversation.From the play's effervescent beginnings in Algernon Moncrieff's London flat to its hilarious denouement in the drawing room of Jack Worthing's country manor in Hertfordshire, this comic masterpiece keeps audiences breathlessly anticipating a new bon mot or a fresh twist of plot moment to moment.

Measure and integration, metric spaces, the elements of functional analysis in Banach spaces, and spectral theory in Hilbert spaces — all in a single study. Only book of its kind. Unusual topics, detailed analyses. Problems. Excellent for first-year graduate students, almost any course on modern analysis. Preface. Bibliography. Index.

In the course of her career as an internationally recognized authority on knitting design and instruction, Alice Starmore has acquired a remarkable collection of charted designs for color knitting. This treasury features a choice selection of her source material, arranged into four parts: (1) Traditional patterns from Europe, Russia, and South America (2) Adaptations from textiles and other art, including Japanese porcelain and Celtic metalwork (3) Alice Starmore's own geometric and nature-inspired originals (4) Practical instructions that explain how to incorporate these motifs into unique designs.Suitable for beginning as well as advanced color knitters, these charted designs can also be adapted to other crafts, including weaving and embroidery. The first U.S. publication of Charts for Color Knitting, this new and expanded version explains how to incorporate color into your work and features color photographs of knitted swatches created expressly for this Dover edition.

Save money, have more beautiful sweaters. "Fisherman's knit" sweaters, various types. 70 pattern variations. Authentic, collected in Hebrides, Aran Islands. 162 illustrations. "...a godsend to all knitters of Arans and Fishermen's jerseys."—Shawls.

Color your way through Fourth Wing and bring the #1 New York Times bestseller to life with the official coloring and sticker book. Explore the epic world of Fourth Wing, the first book in Rebecca Yarros’s blockbuster Empyrean series. Officially licensed from Entangled Publishing, this coloring book features 78 beautifully hand-drawn pages of scenes, quotes, characters, and icons from the beloved story and viral phenomenon, plus 10 large decorative stickers to color—so you can take the magic with you wherever you go. A must-have for every creative romantasy reader and aspiring dragon rider. Includes:Fan-Favorite Characters and Scenes—Color your way through the electrifying romance between Violet Sorrengail and Xaden Riorson; magical bonds with dragons Tairn, Andarna, and Sgaeyl; and fierce competition at Basgiath War College.Two Pages of Stickers to Color—Includes ten large stickers you can customize and display on laptops, journals, and more.Thick, High-Quality Paper—Great for coloring with any medium, from colored pencils to alcohol markers, pages feature dragon-scale patterns on reverse sides for double the coloring content and are perforated for easy removal (and no bleed through). Creative Relaxation—Enjoy a stress-reducing, mindful, and screen-free activity while reliving your favorite moments from the epic story.The Perfect Gift for  Readers and Fourth Wingfans—With a gorgeous metallic cover, this is the ultimate companion for romantasy lovers and bookish people everywhere. Immerse yourself in the gripping world of the Empyrean with Fourth Wing: The Official Coloring and Sticker Book—a must-have companion to the epic series and global phenomenon.

This apocryphal work from the second century B.C. introduced such concepts as fallen angels, resurrection, and last judgment. It exercised a powerful influence on early Christians, particularly the Gnostics. A must for those interested in apocalyptic literature and the origins of Christianity, this edition offers the definitive translation.

Proclaimed as unsinkable, the world's biggest and most opulent ocean liner heads across the Atlantic on her maiden voyage — but a collision with an iceberg and inadequate lifeboats doom 3,000 souls to a watery grave. This grimly captivating novella was first published in 1898, 14 years before the Titanic disaster, making it an eerily prescient work that will fascinate both history buffs and lovers of adventure stories.

What could be cuter than playful otters enjoying the good life? Teresa Goodridge captures a world of joyful wonder in 31 "otterly" adorable illustrations of these sweet, social creatures. Each page highlights their charming and curious antics at rest and in motion. Perfect for animal lovers, nature enthusiasts, and creative souls wishing to unwind and reconnect with the beauty of wildlife.Single-Sided Pages: Every design is printed on one side only to prevent bleed-through, ensuring your artwork remains pristine.Perforated for Easy Removal: High-quality perforated edges allow you to cleanly detach your favorite pages for framing or gifting.Medium Compatibility: The premium-grade paper is specifically chosen to work beautifully with colored pencils, markers, and gel pens.Stress-Free Creativity: The perfect way to unwind and de-stress while celebrating the most adorable members of the animal kingdom.

This innovative approach to bookbinding explains an array of creative techniques that elevate handmade books into extraordinary works of art. Easy-to-follow, well-illustrated directions explain how to make pop-up panels, pages that ""explode"" from the spine, slipcases, tassels, and other distinctive features. A full-color photo gallery offers further inspiration for enhancing and personalizing projects.

Philosopher's classic study declares that Greek tragedy achieved greatness through a fusion of elements of Apollonian restraint and control with Dionysian components of passion and the irrational. "A work of profound imaginative insight, which left the scholarship of a generation toiling in the rear." — British classicist F. M. Cornford.

If you like vibrant colors, creative challenges, and cute tiny creatures, this book is for you! Including 23 precious patterns for animals from all over the world! From mountains to oceans, jungle to desert, improve your crochet skills with these micro-gurumi patterns!

Collection of portraits, selected from public and private holdings by art historian Trevor J. Fairbrother, reveal the technical skill and intuitive eye for which American portrait painter John Singer Sargent is renowned. Drawings in pencil, pastels and charcoal — a lesser-known aspect of Sargent's oeuvre — are shown. List of Plates. Introduction. Captions.

Florentine statesman, writer, and political theorist, Niccolò Machiavelli (1469-1527) considered The Art of War his most important work. Five centuries later, after serving as a guide to Frederick the Great, Napoleon, and countless other military leaders, it remains an authoritative treatise on the fundamentals of warfare.Best known as the political theorist who wrote The Prince, Machiavelli used this book to advocate strategies for Italy's increased military prowess and political strength. Machiavelli was the first to propose a global context for the functional unity of war and politics, with the former serving as an instrument of the latter.Written in the form of dialogues, this 1520 work represents a humanistic treatment rather than a textbook approach. It clearly states and discusses the fundamentals of military organization and strategy: handling recruitment and weapons, motivating troops, demoralizing enemies, and achieving tactical and strategic advantages. Essential to the education of students of military history, strategy, and theory, The Art of War continues to inspire readers.

Designed as a quick reference tool and an easy-to-use study guide, this inexpensive and up-to-date book offers fast, effective communications. The perfect companion for tourists and business travelers in Spain and Latin America, it features words, phrases, and sentences that cover everything from asking directions to making reservations to ordering dinner.Over 700 conveniently organized expressions include terms for modern telecommunications as well as phrases related to transportation, shopping, services, medical and emergency situations, and other common circumstances. A phonetic pronunciation accompanies each phrase.

Among the most influential social forces of the 20th century, modern communism rests firmly on philosophical, political, and economic underpinnings developed by Lenin. This collection includes four of his most significant works, "The Development of Capitalism in Russia," "Imperialism, the Highest State of Capitalism," "The State and Revolution," and the title text.

A first-century Stoic, Epictetus argued that we will always be happy if we learn to desire that things should be exactly as they are. His Enchiridion, or Manual, is a distillation of his teachings and an instructional manual for a tranquil life as it offers guidelines for those seeking contentment.

Even the most beautiful drawing can appear flat without shading. But with this expert guide, every artist can learn how to add dimension to their work. Beginning with the basics — casting light on simple geometric shapes — and progressing to the human figure, these step-by-step techniques, illustrations, and exercises show how to achieve dramatic effects with light and shadow.

This legendary tournament features 210 hotly contested games, many of them masterpieces of the first rank. The first authoritative English translation from the Russian, this volume was written by one of the leading competitors. Its perceptive coverage includes games by Smyslov, Keres, Reshevsky, Petrosian, and 11 others. Algebraic notation. 352 diagrams.

"In truth there was only one Christian, and he died on the cross," declares Nietzsche in this famous attack on Christianity and organized religion. One of philosophy's most accessible and easily understood works, the polemic consists of 62 brief chapters, each an aphorism that advances the philosopher's argument. Fast-paced, concise, and brimming with conviction, Nietzsche's final work is essential to a grasp of his complete oeuvre.

The whys and hows of the various aspects of landscape painting: angles and consequent values, aerial and linear perspective, painting of trees, emotional properties of line and mass in composition, light, unity of tone, plus information on canvas, palette, brushes, more. 34 black-and-white reproductions of paintings by Carlson. 58 explanatory diagrams.

Charming reproduction of rare volume by famed 19th-century illustrator includes abundantly illustrated list of over 200 plants and their figurative equivalents — tulip = fame; blue violet = faithfulness, etc. Selection of flower-related verses, including "To a Mountain Daisy" by Robert Burns, appears at back of book. 85 full-color illustrations.