This 8.5x10" coffee table art book presents newly discovered sketches, oil paintings, and photographs by Reuben Kirkham, an early landscape painter of the 19th-century West based in the Salt Lake Vall
餐桌上的「人間喜劇」「告訴我,你何時吃飯,在哪裡吃,吃些什麼,我自可說出你是誰。」這是一本有學問又詼諧的書,書中探討了巴爾札克在《人間喜劇》裡面特寫的飲食以及「餐桌的藝術」(The Art of the Table)。十九世紀的巴黎乃是歐洲的美食之都。「吃」成了各行各業巴黎人的一種執迷,而巴爾札克是第一個審視這現象的人。正當餐桌藝術開始在法國成為風俗,巴爾札克開始在他的書中證明飲食如何比金錢、外表
With Kamo's fun, simple approach, there's room for everyone at the art table. Grab a piece of paper or a digital sketchpad. In three easy steps, you can go from a squiggle to a silly Santa Claus, or from a few lines to a fluffy-maned lion. It's that simple! Kamo's only rule? Have fun! Her funny, feel-good drawings and doodles have earned her a worldwide reputation. With this all-in-one beginner's guide, her simple step-by-step instructions inspire readers to sit down and start drawing. In Kamo's world, inspiration can come from anywhere--the point is just to draw, whatever you want, however you want. More than 1000 examples to trace or make on your own--no artistic training required.Use your doodles and drawings to dress up your classroom, workspace, bedroom, or home.Customize and personalize announcements, signs, cards, invitations, newsletters for a memorable memento.Perfect for artists and doodlers of all ages and abilities and an ideal companion for home or on the go.Kamo's method
Let Jamie Beck transport you to the South of France with An American in Provence: part art book, part travelogue, part memoir, and part cookbook, and perfect for art lovers, Francophiles, and armchair travelers alike.An American in Provence is a beautiful collection of exquisite portrait, scenic, and still-life photography from wildly popular and award-winning photographer Jamie Beck. Looking to slow down from her fast-paced life in New York City, Beck moved to the French countryside documenting her life as “An American in Provence.” What started as a one-year getaway became five as she continues to chronicle her life there through her photography on Instagram @JamieBeck.co, including the birth of her daughter, Eloise, all in the most breathtaking way.In An American in Provence, Beck shares her tips and techniques for creating incredible photos and details her transformational journey as an artist and woman. Beck also includes farm-to-table recipes she's learned along the way, includin
Lonely Planet: The world's number one travel guide publisher* Although you can get by in Norway without speaking the language, knowing just a few phrases can help you make friends, enjoy service with a smile, and discover richer, more rewarding experiences. Book a table at an exciting new restaurant, get directions to Oslo's most impressive street art murals, or snap up tickets to one of the country's many music festivals. Fast, fun and easy to use Essential words and phrases Simple pronunciation guides Expert tips to boost confidence About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world's number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, nine international magazines, ar
Francisca Artigues, an elderly lady, embroiders table linen at her home in Majorca. The scene wouldn't be anything out of the ordinary in an island where the art of brocade is preserved by women her a
A great activity while socializing around the coffee table, the Andy Warhol Memory Game from Galison belongs next to your favorite art books. Put your brain to the test by matching pairs of authentic
“Absurdly entertaining. Victorious on all fronts.”—Booklist (starred review)Renowned for their courage, their chivalry, and their ability to fight mythical creatures, the Knights of the Round Table face a new band of dangerous opponents—MONSTERS! In the rip-roaring sequel to Matt Phelan’s acclaimed Knights vs. Dinosaurs, four daring knights and one intrepid archer face off against legendary monsters. This heavily illustrated middle grade adventure is a hilarious tale of derring-do that is perfect for reluctant readers and fans of The Terrible Two and The Wild Robot. Award-winning creator Matt Phelan’s Knights vs. Monsters is a highly illustrated, fast-paced adventure full of uproarious knightly hijinks, surprising secrets, and terrifying monsters.When a magical boat sweeps the Knights of the Round Table off to Scotland, they take on the evil Queen Morgause and her horde of monsters. With art on nearly every page, including an epic fight scene depicted in several graphic-novel style spr
In the rip-roaring sequel to Matt Phelan’s acclaimed Knights vs. Dinosaurs, five daring knights and one intrepid archer face off against legendary monsters. This heavily illustrated middle grade adventure is a hilarious tale of derring-do for reluctant readers and fans of The Terrible Two and The Wild Robot. Booklist called it “Another rampaging success.”Award-winning creator Matt Phelan’s Knights vs. Monsters is a highly illustrated, fast-paced adventure full of uproarious knightly hijinks, surprising secrets, and terrifying monsters. When a magical boat sweeps the Knights of the Round Table off to Scotland, they take on the evil Queen Morgause and her horde of monsters. With art on nearly every page, including portraits of the knights in battle with ghoulish creatures and graphic-novel style spreads, this action-packed story is ideal for reluctant readers, aspiring knights, and fans of Gordon Korman’s Masterminds. In a starred review, Kirkus called the first book in the series “Epic—
Renowned for their courage, their chivalry, and their ability to fight mythical creatures, the Knights of the Round Table must face their most dangerous opponents yet—DINOSAURS!This heavily illustrated middle grade novel from award-winning author and artist Matt Phelan is a hilarious, rip-roaring tale of derring-do perfect for reluctant readers and fans of How to Train Your Dragon and The Terrible Two. Let me tell you a secret about the Knights of the Round Table: they don’t have much to do. The realm is at peace and dragons are few and far between. So Merlin decides to send the knights out on a real adventure to a world filled with the most terrible lizards of all: DINOSAURS! Knights vs. Dinosaurs is a highly illustrated, fast-paced adventure full of uproarious knightly hijinks, surprising secrets, and terrifying dinosaurs. With art on nearly every page, including an epic fight scene depicted in several graphic-novel style spreads, this engaging story is Monty Python for young middle
The lush floral art of Ashley Woodson Bailey makes a beautiful addition to your coffee table or entryway so guests can write notes when they visit. This guest book from Galison captures the memories w
This book focuses on state of the art technologies to produce microbiologically safe foods for our global dinner table. Each chapter summarizes the most recent scientific advances, particularly with
A great activity while socializing around the coffee table, the Frank Lloyd Wright Memory Game from Galison belongs next to your favorite art books. Put your brain to the test by matching pairs of Fra