literary works of Arthurian romance.; Draws out the changing political, moral and emotional uses of the story.; Explains the enduring appeal of the Arthurian legend.; Written by an author with vast knowledge of medieval literature.  (less)

as animals, art, biography, memoirs, business, true crime, and more. Plus, each entry includes a summary of the book, its significance, and a critique/observation/comment.  (less)

their quarrels keep us turning page after page as they grow together into womanhood.The four March sisters--Meg, Amy, Beth, and feisty Jo--share the joys and sorrows of growing up while their father is away at war. The family is poor in worldly goods, but rich in love and character.  (less)

how the fashion of wearing precious earrings spread from ancient Egypt to the Classical Greek and Roman worlds to Byzantium. Techniques in the cutting of gemstones and diamonds, perfected in the eighteenth century, allowed earring design to evolve towards its most stylish and glamorous, and the book covers every period and style up to the present.PThe great names among designers and international jewelry houses -- Cartier, Van Cleef & Arpels, Harry Winston, Bulgari -- are represented in dazzling displays of precious and semi-precious earrings. Illustrations range from Rococo flowers and long, heavy girondoles thick with diamonds and emeralds to chaste Neoclassical disks and the delicate nodding sprays of the late nineteenth century.PA wide-ranging study that will be a rich source of inspiration and delight for collectors, designers, and fashion lovers, this is a feast for the eye and a revelation of the wonders that artistry can create.  (less)

for the empire of the world. Mr. Henty has had the full advantage of much unexhausted picturesque and impressive material, and has thus been enabled to form a striking historic background to as exciting a story of adventure as the keenest appetite could wish.  (less)

encourage us to celebrate the wonder of love.PThe stunning imagery and poetic expressions of the Psalms have inspired and transformed the hearts of countless souls through the centuries. Now Honor Books, the leading publisher of gift devotionals, has added exquisite full-color art and heart-stirring prayers with selections from best-loved Psalms.PThe deepest longing of the heart -- to love and be loved -- is satisfied in God's bestowing of everlasting love.PGod is love and He calls each of His followers to share and live in His perfect, everlasting affection for them. Readers will find that He also asks them to share this love with those around them, including family and strangers alike, so they can fully enjoy the fullness of His love in their lives. Devotions cover subjects like romance, sharing of hearts, and God's everlasting love. They also highlight various aspects of God's care as well as the importance of sharing His love without reservation or limit.  (less)

character while the film's writers endow the character with some memorable lines. Murphy's romance begins when Emma (Field) arrives in the small Arizona town where he lives. With her she brings her son Jake, and a feisty attitude. Though this sounds like a set-up from any number of other film romances, it becomes clear from their first meeting that the director, Martin Ritt, is more interested in his carefully observed setting, and in the comic flirtations between Murphy and Emma flirtations, than in making a conventional picture. In fact, some of the film's strongest comic scenes occur when the locals show off their color, including a hilarious sequence during a bingo game that showcases the amazing support cast. Of course, there is some drama and confrontation, but the focus remains on the setting and the relationship between Murphy and Emma, whose lengthy romance is the clear mark of one of the most highly enjoyable movie courtships ever seen.  (less)

and blood drama. Stretched strings, metal clatter, bells, and chains form an eerie, trance-inducing carpet that drags the listener into a radiant sea of darkness. Hypnotic minimalism for folks that dig holes listening to Pelt, Vibracathedral Orchestra, Henry Flynt, The Necks, and Nurse With Wound.  (less)

Created by Gerard Way of My Chemical Romance, The Umbrella Academy features interior art by Eisner Award-nominated artist Gabriel Bá ( De:TALES ), colors by Eisner Award-winning colorist Dave Stewart, and covers by multiple Eisner Award-winning painter James Jean ( Fables ). " The Umbrella Academy knocked my socks off. I can't really recall the last time I picked up a book and was so unbelievably surprised at how good it actually was, but it happened here." -AintItCool.com * "An ultraviolet psychedelic sherbert bomb of wit and ideas. The superheroes of the 21st century are here at last . . . " -Grant Morrison From Gerard Way of My Chemical Romance!  (less)