Thirty-one designs depict fictional women within fanciful and realistic scenes from the natural world. The illustrations incorporate Art Nouveau influences as well as nature motifs from a variety of cultures.
Crafters can relish a new project every week with this full-color guide. Offering a wealth of inspirational and meditative themes, the book presents 52 weekly words — relax, tranquil, spirit, dream, believe — accompanied by a radiant mandala design.
These 31 designs feature sewing-related humor and puns plus depictions of fabric store interiors, patterned material, quilting and fashion sewing, whimsical mandalas, and other images incorporating sewing supplies.
A troubled villager flees to the city's comfortable anonymity — a respite that's shattered by the appearance of his boyhood love, her husband, and child. "Fierce and distinctive." — Kirkus Reviews.
One of medieval mysticism's most strikingly original works, this book was written by a 14th-century anchoress whose fervent prayers triggered intense visions that continue to influence modern Christian thought.
In this essay, the philosopher presents a complex, many-faceted argument that cautions against an uncritical devotion to the study of history and excessive devotion to any country's past greatness.
Six siblings in Victorian London attempt to restore their impoverished family's fortune with hilarious get-rich-quick schemes: digging for treasure, becoming detectives and highway robbers, selling wine, and other comic ventures.
In this illustrated epic of adventure and romance, squire Nigel Loring attempts to earn his knighthood during the Hundred Years War . . . and must perform three great deeds to win the heart of the woman he loves.