Sara Bader
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
This collection of quotations--heartfelt thoughts and memories discovered in letters, journals, diaries, memoirs and other original sources--by writers, leaders and legends captures the profound connection we share with our animal companions and also provides comfort for those who have lost a pet.
Author
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
"Addiction is easy to fall into and hard to escape. It destroys the lives of individuals, and has a devastating cost to society ... Both the afflicted and those who love them are often baffled by what is happening, never mind what to do about it. With [this book, the compliers] have created a resource like no other-- one that harnesses the power of literature, poetry, and creativity to illuminate what alcoholism and addiction are all about, while...
Author
Publisher
Clarkson Potter/Publishers
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
Showcasing 25 neckpieces of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, which offer insight into her legacy, this stunning portrait of the Supreme Court Justice uses each collar to highlight a defining career moment, from her earliest argument for gender equality to her support of immigration and marriage equality during her 25th year on the bench.
Publisher
Phaidon
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"An immensely interesting collection of discoveries about art, artists, and the art world, including: whose artwork is stolen most often? Which artists were rejected or expelled from art school? Who named their dogs Giotto and Goya? What is the average length of time museumgoers spend looking at art? Which contemporary artist once worked as a janitor, mailman, and morgue assistant? And hundreds of other surprising and unforgettable facts, figures,...
Publisher
Phaidon Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
A richly illustrated survey celebrating humankind's enduring relationship with the garden, explored throughout art, science, history, and culture. Garden takes readers on a journey across continents and cultures to discover the endless ways artists and image-makers have found inspiration in gardens and horticulture throughout history. With more than 300 entries, this comprehensive and stunning visual survey showcases the diversity of the garden from...