"As a man thinketh in his heart, so is he" forms the basis of this inspirational classic stressing positive thinking as the key to happiness. Includes Morning and Evening Thoughts, a collection of daily meditations.
Patterns, instructions for approximately 45 exquisite projects, many with Christmas themes: lacy edgings; star, bell and angel ornaments; picture frame, more.
This extraordinary document (1608) on witchcraft and demonology offers striking insight into early 17th century mind. Includes serious discussions of witches’ powers, poisons, crimes, more.
A hibernating bear awakens to find himself smack dab in the middle of a sprawling industrial complex where people think he's just a silly man who wears a fur coat. 46 illustrations.
A series of etymological lessons classifies 2,300 Chinese characters, noting their modern and archaic forms, pronunciation, origin, semantic content, and variants, plus quotations of classical usage. Includes several lexicons and other supplements.
Considered Goya's most brilliant work, this collection combines corrosive satire and exquisite technique to depict 18th-century Spain as a nation of grotesque monsters sprung up in the absence of reason. 80 plates.
Profoundly original book demonstrates how basic relationships of one or two pawns constitute winning strategy. Multitude of examples illustrate theory. 182 diagrams. Index of games.