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Depending on the angle of the sun, the fissures, cracks, shadows, and lake level, you begin to discern familiar shapes. Where I see a heart, you might imagine a seal. "Let your imagination go as you peruse the photographs. Young and old alike will enjoy comparing their thoughts about the visual images included in Exploring Sand Harbor." -- back cover .

"Equal parts photo-rich lookbook, and cultural commentary, Fly: The Big Book of Basketball Fashion is the story of the extraordinary intersection of high fashion and basketball, from the league's inception to today, and celebrates the iconic style of NBA athletes. Each chapter explores the style of an era and the cultural influences that shaped it: The league’s inception in 1949, pre-Civil Rights Movement, when the NBA was mostly comprised...

Spectacular illustrated book on David Bowie with exquisite photos by Masayoshi Sukita* Unique portrait of an artist's friendship: impressive texts describe the closeness between musician and photographer* Over 200 known and unknown pictures of David Bowie in black-and-white and in color, for the first time in a book With shimmering outfits, poetic texts and energetic performances David Bowie delighted millions of fans. As Ziggy Stardust, Major Tom...

"Discover a powerful new way to engage with Scripture through art in this inspirational guide to Bible Journaling. World renowned artist Joanne Fink, and her talented co-author Regina Yoder, explain the basics of this beautiful art form that connects faith with creativity. Learn about the wonderfully fulfilling benefits of Bible Journaling, and get helpful advice on choosing scripture and the types of Bibles and journals to use, plus how-to-do a variety...

A tribute to the groundbreaking drag icons who helped pave the way for the queens of today Drag has officially transcended the underground and exploded into the mainstream. Queens have more visibility than ever, and it’s been hard won through decades of perseverance, imagination, and intergenerational support within local drag communities. It’s time to honor the queens who paved the way for the new generation of drag and are still carrying out...

"I have always loved hearts," writes acclaimed actress Drew Barrymore in the foreword to this heartwarming book. "The way that continuous line accomplishes the most extraordinary thing--it conveys love." Here, Barrymore shares the photographs she has taken of heart-shaped objects and patterns she has come across over the past ten years. Some are obvious and others barely discernible. A very personal collection of images, many of them accompanied by...

From Augustine to Mother Teresa, officially canonized as St. Teresa of Calcutta, discover seventy of the best-known and best-loved saints and read their riveting stories. Meet Joan of Arc, whose transcendent faith compelled her to lead an army when the king's courage failed. Francis of Assisi, whose gentleness tamed a man-eating wolf. Valentine, a bishop in the time of ancient Rome, who spoke so often of Christ's love that his saint's day, February...

Illustrated edition of the well-known poem about the fate of the sailor who shot down an albatross and brought ill luck upon himself and his ship

"Mom records her baby's milestones, but what about her own? Where is the celebration of mom's transformation? Beginning with one-day-old mom, who may feel like she is learning a new language, Mom Milestones is a love letter to the myriad ways moms grow and adapt to motherhood. Here are significant firsts: First sleepless night. First walk with baby. First mom friend. Skills learned—how to soothe baby (sometimes); how to coax a preschooler...

Reassures children that God made everyone different for a reason and encourages them celebrate their individuality.