Dictionaries & References

The essential guide to twentieth-century literature around the worldFor six decades the Penguin Modern Classics series has been an era-defining, ever-evolving series of books, encompassing works by modernist pioneers, avant-garde iconoclasts, radical visionaries and timeless storytellers.This reader's companion showcases every title published in the series so far, with more than 1,800 books and 600 authors, from Achebe and Adonis to Zamyatin and Zweig.It is the essential guide to twentieth-century literature around the world, and the companion volume to The Penguin Classics Book.Bursting with lively descriptions, surprising reading lists, key literary movements and over two thousand cover images, The Penguin Modern Classics Book is an invitation to dive in and explore the greatest literature of the last hundred years.

A vibrant, unconventional, highly opinionated guide to the triumphs, joys, struggles, and heartbreaks of the modern era of the game, for every obsessive basketball fan who loves to hate hot takesThe Joy of Basketball celebrates the meteoric rise of basketball over the last quarter century by ignoring the bland, traditionalist binary of wins or losses. Instead, the book's focus is on everything else. Using text, charts, and illustrations that upend conventional jock wisdom, the book details the most incredible players in history, draft flops, long-limbed oddballs, superteams, the international talent wave, brawls, scandals, the rapid evolution of contemporary gameplay, coaching, fashion, crime, positional erosion, tragic tales, memes, and the sacred Kardashian Blessing. Bouncing between witty graphics and keen sociopolitical observations, The Joy of Basketball is a subversive sports manifesto camouflaged as a colorful reference book for your coffee table.

"The Book to discover the Music of the Seventies" Back in print for 2020! The definitive record guide to the progressive era of rock music, Strawberry Bricks presents a comprehensive discography with reviews of 500+ albums, with band histories, musical synopses, key tracks and critical commentary, all presented in the historical context of a timeline. Beginning in 1967 and continuing through 1982, a generation of musicians took rock music in directions unforeseen as they charted what would become known as progressive rock. From art rock to krautrock, from England to Germany to Italy and all across Europe, Strawberry Bricks offers a candid reappraisal of rock's most cerebral genre.

As The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide kicks off its sixth decade, the Bible of serious comic book collectors, dealers and historians returns with its 51st edition. In addition to the latest prices, the Guide will feature an extensive array of market reports that break down the marketplace''s incredible boom during COVID-19! We take a look at Dick Tracy''s 90th anniversary, how disabilities have been portrayed in comics, the latest inductees for The Overstreet Hall of Fame, and more. Static/Hardware cover by Denys Cowan & Bill Sienkiewicz.

A guide to reconnecting with the art of using trees and timber for bushcraft and woodcraft

With one symbol per page, accompanied by a detailed explanation and history, and printed on high quality paper with a special binding, Classic Symbols is a unique and attractive book that explores the world of classic symbols and signs, revealing the deep meaning and often quirky history behind each one

Re-create the imagery of Hogwarts and see the wizardry emerge. With letters, crests, magical objects, and more to draw, this collection offers hours of artistic fun.

Norfolk's first purpose-written guidebook to the county's key archaeological sites and historic buildings

The one-stop handbook of everything you need to know to get the most out of your passion for art.This ebook delivers what you need to become a more confident, creative artist - whatever your level of skill or experience. It's like having your very own studio assistant. Designed for modern artists who take inspiration from and make connections between different art traditions and techniques, The Artist's Manual covers drawing and painting; ceramics, sculpture, and printmaking; as well as newer areas such as digital art and animation. Brush up on basic know-how such as choosing the right tool, mixing watercolors, preparing a canvas, or mastering image-manipulation software. Learn how to glaze a pot, screenprint in halftones, or use perspective to bring drawings to life. Try mosaic, fresco, linocut, digital collage, and much more. Equipment, materials, and methods are fully explained and beautifully illustrated - there's everything you need to enjoy making art to the fullest and take your creativity to the next level.

Choose kindnessThis little book will help you find time every day for small acts of kindness and love. With innovative tips and a collection of inspiring quotations, it will be your guide to spreading goodwill and gratitude all year round.

A celebration of Prince Philip's unforgettable life and a compilation of his famous and funny one-liners and put-downs.

A Journey in Mongolia and Tibet is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1894.Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research and science, travel and expeditions, cooking and nutrition, medicine, and other genres. As a publisher we focus on the preservation of historical literature. Many works of historical writers and scientists are available today as antiques only. Hansebooks newly publishes these books and contributes to the preservation of literature which has become rare and historical knowledge for the future.

"Kein Grund zur Eile. Kein Grund zu gla¿nzen. Kein Grund, ein anderer zu sein als man selbst." Über 100 weise Worte der unnachahmlichen Virginia Woolf über Liebe, Literatur, Feminismus, Essen, Arbeit, Älterwerden, Authentizität, Natur, Wahrheit, Glück und alles dazwischen. Sorgfältig ausgewählt und kuratiert aus Woolfs zeitlosen Romanen, Essays und Reden. Eine Hommage an eine der beliebtesten Schriftstellerinnen der Welt und eine wahre Ikone des Feminismus, in einem hübschen, kleinformatigen Geschenkbuch.

Dieses Buch ist in 12 Monate unterteilt und voller Inspiration und Rat für alle spirituellen Entdecker und all diejenigen, die auf der Suche nach einem achtsamen Leben sind. Entdecken Sie Ihren Kristall und Ihr ätherisches Öl, Ihre Affirmation und Meditation, Ihr Rezept, Ihre Mondphase, Yogastellung, Fabel und Ihr aufmunterndes Zitat für jeden Monat des Jahres, wobei jeder Eintrag perfekt auf die jeweilige Jahreszeit abgestimmt ist. Mit seinen vielen Anregungen und Übungen, die zum Nachdenken anregen und Orientierung geben, ist dieses Buch der sanfte Einstieg in ein spirituelles Leben und ein idealer Weg, um ein neues Jahr zu beginnen.