Frans Hals (1582/83-1666) is rightfully considered one of the most important seventeenth-century Dutch painters. His portraits are admired for their virtuoso brushwork and their seemingly spontaneous character. This volume, with fourteen contributions by twenty-six specialists on Hals's paintings and his artistic ne...

Step into a world of knights, dragons, and moral quests with Edmund Spenser's The Faerie Queeneーone of the greatest epic poems in the English language and a cornerstone of Renaissance literature. Written in richly lyrical verse and first published in 1590, this monumental work celebrates the ideals of virtue, honor...

In the mid nineteenth century, as Japan rapidly modernized, garden building declined in popularity. Only in the late nineteenth century did a new class of political and business leaders revive interest in horticulture, seeking garden designs that broke away from established patterns. As a result, these innovative ga...

Characters are a vital aspect of today's transmedia practices. Combining theories on fictional persons from Japanese and Euro-American practices, this book discusses video game characters embedded in our popular media culture in which they are constantly produced and re-imagined. This book introduces the dynamic gam...

A prototypical working dog whose ancestry traces to the 15th century, the German Pinscher qualifies as a true Renaissance dog, excelling as a watchdog, farm dog, exterminator, show and competition dog, babysitter and home companion. Balanced and unexaggerated, the German Pinscher is medium in size, short in coat, mu...

"For Northeastern gardenersーall of whom battle the serious problem that is deer browsingーthis is definitely one for the library.” ーGardenRant The benefits of native plants are plentifulーless upkeep, more pollinators, and a better environment. In Deer-Resistant Native Plants for the Northeast, Ruth Rogers Clausen...

⚓ Step into the witty, adventurous, and unforgettable world of Mark Twain, America's most beloved storyteller. The Complete Novels of Mark Twain gathers all of his masterful worksーstories that bring to life the Mississippi River, the spirit of exploration, and the sharp humor that made Twain a legend. With his kee...

⚔️ Step back into the turbulent centuries after the fall of Rome, a time of invasions, kingdoms, and transformation. The Dark Ages Collection by Charles Oman, one of Britain's most respected historians, provides a sweeping account of the early medieval world. With vivid detail and masterful scholarship, Oman explore...

Create 12 colourful, unique intarsia knits for all seasons. Going beyond basic knitting skills, Intarsia Knits will inspire you to create bold, multicoloured knitwear and features 12 projects for size-inclusive garments (UK 4–34) and accessories including a sweater, top, scarf, tote bag, mittens and more. German tex...

Afterimages of Apartheid shows how photographs of the past can be mobilised as a critical tool for understanding the ongoing effects of apartheid in contemporary South Africa. Through close readings of significant images made during and after apartheid, the book shows how photography works as a means of documentatio...

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Origami folders and dragon enthusiasts, rejoice! Origami Dragons Kit by master origami artist Marc Kirschenbaum shows you how to fold 10 incredible paper dragon models. This unique collection contains a wide range of Asian and Western dragons, both winged and serpentine. Each one is based on dragon folklore and pop ...

Un enigma oculto en un criptograma y la promesa de un tesoro perdido. Publicado en 1843, El escarabajo de oro es uno de los relatos más populares de Edgar Allan Poe. En esta historia, el hallazgo de un extraño insecto dorado conduce al descubrimiento de un secreto ancestral y a la resolución de un complejo criptogra...

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A turbulent age of empires, invasions, and transformation. Charles Oman, one of the most respected historians of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, presents a vivid and authoritative account of the period often called the "Dark Ages." The Dark Ages Collection gathers his essential works on medieval Europe, chro...

Humor, adventure, and sharp social insight ー the voice of America in one collection. Mark Twain, often called the "father of American literature," captured the spirit, struggles, and humor of a changing nation. The Complete Novels of Mark Twain brings together all of his full-length works in one definitive edition ...