Farley's San Francisco Chronicles by Phil Frank. Foreword by San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown.Cartoonist Phil Frank's daily cartoon strip, Farley, has been keeping a finger on the pulse of the Bay Area for more than ten years. "I'm Ink, Therefore I Am!" gathers a collection of about 300 strips, orig..
In this powerful new look at modern China, Rana Mitter goes back to a pivotal moment in Chinese history to uncover the origins of the painful transition from pre-modern to modern. Mitter identifies May 4, 1919, as the defining moment of China's twentieth-century history. On that day, outrage over th..
By the acclaimed writer/director/ star of Hamlet, this script is enhanced by Branagh's introduction discussing comedy and writing, 25 stills from the film, and complete cast and crew credits. Winner of the Orsella d'Oro at the 1995 Venice Film Festival. 25 b/w photos.The Newmarket Shooting Script(tm..
At first glance, Amish quilts may appear curiously similar to works by the great abstract artists of the twentieth century. With their vibrant colors and bold geometric forms, the handcrafted designs seem reminiscent of paintings by Joseph Albers, Mark Rothko, and Frank Stella, among others. This vi..
To the ancients, all things in nature had sacred or spiritual meaning. The world was inhabited by the higher beings, who took the form of fantastical creatures that were part animal, part human, and exceedingly powerful. These beings are the spirit guides who lead the departed to the next life, heal..
Photographs highlight the traditional doorways into the houses and other old buildings of the historic Mexican city Author: Robert de Gast Publisher: Pomegranate Binding: Hardcover Language: English ISBN-10: 0764913417 ISBN-13: 9780764913419..
The exhibition Portraits of Outstanding Americans of Negro Origin premiered in 1944 at the Smithsonian Institution and subsequently toured the United States for ten years. The purpose of the show, as conceived by its patron, New York's Harmon Foundation, was to recognize and promote the significant ..
Never before published drawings and letters by Frank Lloyd WrightOn April 11, 1943, in the desert hills of Phoenix, Arizona, Frank Lloyd Wright's Pauson House burned to the ground. The fire had erupted just one year after the building's completion. But the complete obliteration of this remarkable st..
A thoughtful, accessible work on the beauty of love and the splendor of the body, inspired by Pope John Paul II.Christianity has long been regarded as viewing the body as a threat to a person's spiritual nature and of denying its sexual dimension. In 1979, Pope John Paul II departed from this tradit..
The massive restructuring of industry - the mergers, acquisitions and reductions in staff has seen an accompanying epidemic of job-stress and workaholism. The average executive now works more than 57 hours a week. This is a meditation book that draws on spirituality and basic business principles to ..
Presents Kliban's distinctive feline in paintings from a series of calendars for the years 1977 through 1986 and other sources Author: B. Kliban Publisher: Pomegranate Binding: Hardcover Language: English ISBN-10: 0764903632 ISBN-13: 9780764903632..
Each year brings to light new scientific discoveries that have the power to either test our faith or strengthen it--most recently the news that scientists have created artificial life forms in the laboratory. If humans can create life, what does that mean for the creation story found in Scripture Bi..
In 1838, British artist David Roberts (1796-1864) embarked on a journey that would shape Europe's perception of the Middle East. Nurtured on Bible stories and tales of the exotic Orient, Roberts had always dreamed of exploring the Holy Land, though travel there was an arduous, dangerous undertaking...
Edward Hopper, one of the most important American painters of the twentieth century, spent nearly every summer of his prolific career in New England-a region with coastal views, mansardroofed houses, and a still light that served as the inspiration of many of Hopper's greatest works. This comprehens..
Illustrated by over 50 of Edward Hopper's most powerful evocations of New York, Avis Berman's essay explores how Hopper and his work illuminate each other by analyzing what his New York is - and is not. Ever the contrarian, he offers an alternative to what other American artists seized on - the new,..
Students will obtain the necessary skills and confidence to effectively communicate in French. Enables them to aim for a satisfactory level of proficiency in understanding and using the basic structures and vocabulary and to appreciate the contemporary culture and civilization of France and the fran..
The experiments have been classroom rested through multiple semesters. They are proven to work and can be completed in a normal lab period. Alternate versions of experiments allow for easy use in labs which meet once a week or multiple times a week. The manual also makes it easy for students to use ..
Frank Lloyd Wright exerted perhaps the greatest influence on twentieth century design. In a volume that continues to resonate more than seventy years after its initial publication, Frank Lloyd Wright: An Autobiography contains the master architect's own account of his work, his philosophy, and his p..
Frank Lloyd Wright's mammoth contribution to architecture is universally acknowledged, but his graphic work has been largely overlooked in the existing literature about this seminal architect. His designs for typography, books, posters, murals, and magazines have remained relatively obscure, even th..
Peacekeeping has become a major international undertaking throughout the world, from Africa to the Americas, from Europe to Southeast Asia. Yet until now, there has been no systematic analysis of the key role of gender in post-cold war conflicts and of post-conflict peacekeeping efforts. This ground..
Forty-eight goddesses from Greek, Roman, Celtic, Native American, Egyptian, Middle Eastern, and Scandinavian mythologies-among others-are gathered in this deck of Knowledge Cards to enhance our understanding of the role of the feminine deity from ancient history to the present day. In learning about..
Seen as a land of sunshine and opportunity, the Golden State was a mecca for the post-World War II generation, and dreams of the California good life came to dominate the imagination of many Americans in the 1950s and 1960s. Nowhere was this more evident than in the explosion of California youth ima..
Medical Univ. of South Carolina, Charleston. Pocket guide of essential facts about all major classes of psychiatric drugs used in clinical practice. Previous edition, c1995 was authored by Steven E. Hyman. Includes a new chapter on mood stabilizers and data on antipsychotic drugs. Softcover. DNLM: M..
Sweeping in scope, Health Issues in the Latino Community identifies and offers an in-depth examination of the most critical health issues that affect Latino's health and health care within the United States. This resource offers a comprehensive approach that informs and promotes the advancement of t..