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Author
Publisher
University of Nebraska Press
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"The Grass Shall Grow is a succinct introduction to the work and world of Helen M. Post (1907-79), who took thousands of photographs of Native Americans. Although Post has been largely forgotten and even in her heyday never achieved the fame of her sister, Farm Security Administration photographer Marion Post Wolcott, Helen Post was a talented photographer who worked on Indian reservations throughout the West and captured images that are both striking...
Author
Publisher
Sentinel Peak, an imprint of The University of Arizona Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
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Description
"Cactus flowers are jewels of the desert-they add brilliant pops of color to our arid surroundings. In this book, renowned Tucson photographer, John P. Schaefer, brings the exquisite and unexpected beauty of the cactus flower to the page. In 300 plus close-up photographs of cactus flowers native to the U.S. Southwest and Mexico, one experiences a visual feast of color and texture, nuance and light. The photographs allow the casual viewer to appreciate...
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Publisher
Not Supplied
Pub. Date
Not Supplied
Language
English
Description
"Zelda is stuck in a dream. A very strange dream, where people can fly, bears sneeze money, and her childhood cat, Patches, is somehow alive - despite being run over years ago. Things only get stranger when Zelda meets Langston, a sweet if overly timid guy who feels more real to her than anyone she's ever met. As Zelda and Langston explore the far reaches of the dreamscape together, they find themselves growing closer and closer. But what they uncover...
Author
Series
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Chart the history of Star Wars in this stunning guide, from the time before the High Republic to the end of the First Order. An indispensable companion for all Star Wars fans, this premium quality book displays visual timelines that chronologically map key events, characters, and developments, and mark their significance. Track crucial conflicts across the years that affect the galaxy in profound ways. Follow the Skywalker lightsaber as it passes...
Author
Publisher
Delacorte Press
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Adapted from the edition written and published for adults by Knopf in 2020, this edition adapted for young readers covers more than two hundred species and includes more than 300 illustrations throughout. Author/illustrator David Sibley's exacting artwork and wide-ranging expertise brings observed behaviors vividly to life"--
Author
Publisher
Usborne Publishing Ltd
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"A colorful information book filled with 100 fascinating and mind-blowing facts. Scientists and historians have discovered a lot about our past, our future and how the world works, but SO MUCH remains unknown. What is dark matter? How fast could a T. rex run? How did Mary Queen of Scots keep her dying wishes secret from her enemies? This exciting book explores the edges of human knowledge and the vast world of science just waiting to be uncovered"--Publisher's...
11) The art of home
Author
Publisher
Harper Horizon
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
Whether it's through her thriving design business, Studio McGee, her popular Netflix series, Dream Home Makeover, or her online community of over five million followers, Shea McGee has shown the world how the principles of high-end design can be applied to any home. As the title of her new book suggests, designing rooms for maximum impact while also remaining approachable to any who enter is an art. But it's also a skill that can be learned because...
Author
Publisher
Princeton Architectural Press
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Learn to weave by hand. Enjoy many hours with a meditative and rewarding craft as Fiona Daly teaches you everything you need to know to start small frame loom weaving at home. From setting up to finishing techniques, these step-by-step tutorials guide you through the creation of five contemporary projects, all made with natural materials. You will also learn to create patterns, such as basket and bird's eye weaves, rib, twill, and herringbone. With...
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
See the animal kingdom up close and personal in this ultimate reference book for children. Filled with more than 700 photographs, habitat maps, and illustrations, Animals A Children's Encyclopedia helps children and parents learn about the rich variety of animal life on our planet. Meet the deadliest, largest, friendliest, fastest and downright strangest animals known to man, and discover what they look like, where they live, what they do, what they...
Author
Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
Reviewed by an expert in the field of entomology and featuring updated facts, figures and the latest information on even more incredible bugs, this second edition explores all the wild, wacky, cool and creepy insects and spiders that kids love.
Author
Publisher
Thames & Hudson, Inc
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"Perhaps the poet Baudelaire was right to call one's cat 'the sole source of amusement in one's lodgings.' By turns proud, affectionate, or mischievous, the cats featured here bring a new quality of easy elegance to the stunning interiors they call home"-- Back cover.
This is not a book about cats. Nor is it a book on interiors. It is somewhere in-between: a look at how cats and interiors interact, and how cats become a fundamental part of one's...
16) Fungi grow
Author
Publisher
Beach Lane Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing Division
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
"Fungi are all around us. They root and fruit and twist and twine. The mycelium roots spread below ground while the mushroom fruits pop above the earth. Some are edible, and some are poisonous. Some help keep forests communicate, others recycle decaying matter. But all across the world, fungi are growing. Discover when, how, where, and why in this poetic and illuminating nonfiction picture book"--
Author
Publisher
Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Tools is arguably Theodore Gray's most personal book yet. Hand tools and power tools have been a central part of his life for as long as he can remember. Using them, collecting them, and appreciating them is as much a part of his DNA as his passion for the periodic table. This book is the story of those tools, from Gray's personal favorites that have stuck with him through to years, to new and exciting antiques and modern inventions that he's discovered...