From fine art to street style the aesthetics & motifs of the gothic are entwined with the heart of today's alternative visual culture Vampires & demons have become screen icons of the modern underworld Skulls crosses & religious iconography represent symbols of rebellion for a new gothic generation a shorthand for an allegiance with a modern day underworld where monsters & misfits rule the world Structured over three defining chapters (Gods & Monsters The Kingdom of Darkness & Dark Arts Higher Power) The Book of Black provides an exploratory visual narrative through which to reveal & celebrate the artists aesthetics & styles of today's gothic visual arts presenting seminal gothic artworks alongside emerging artists of today ...

While butterflies & moths are among the most beautiful & most-studied creatures in nature caterpillars although just as diverse alluring & fascinating are rarely studied in such detail Now with this impressive & informative guide they can be This taxonomic survey profiles 600 key species from around the world with spectacular photographs Each entry details the notable attributes of the species uncovers their camouflage & forms & describes the variety of the defenses that they employ Glorious photographs show both a life-size view & a magnified close-up that reveals each caterpillar's intricate structure & there is also a two-tone engraving of the adult specimen emphasizing the wing patterns & tones for each type Featuring a population distribution map & table of essential information this visually stunning guide to some of the world's least-known creatures is a definitive resource for all enthusiasts ...

A charming gift book that unravels the origins behind the weird & wonderful Christmas traditions from around the world 160 pages Illustrations throughout Winn Christopher ...

The Book of Chuang Tzu draws together the stories tales jokes & anecdotes that have gathered around the figure of Chuang Tzu One of the great founders of Taoism Chaung Tzu lived in the fourth century BC & is among the most enjoyable & intriguing personalities in the whole of Chinese philosophy ...

The plays of Shakespeare the Authorized version of the Bible & the Book of Common Prayer all produced in the late 16thearly 17th centuries are the three dounding texts of the English nation & its language Not only do they share a beauty & a power of style which have never been equalled their influence on Anglophone culture remains profound Originally produced by Archbishop Cranmer & his allies to bolster the Tudor secession from Catholicism the Pray Book rapidly took on a life of its own Until the present century most Anglicans knew long stretches of the text by heart It invaded the style of 17th-century p oets & even 19th century novelists like George Elliot It still colours our language & our way of feeling today though we hardly know it In recent years the Prayer Book has been under attack by modernizers & radicals within the church itself On the 450th anniversary of its first appearance the time has come to proclaim the value of this work once more & to recognize it for what it is a liturgical & literary masterpiece ...

Discover how to use crystal grids which harness the powerful energy of crystals to improve wellbeing & manifest your desires Crystals are renowned throughout the world as natural healers They are also energy-boosters which help enhance our experience of living at every level & can protect us by detoxifying our physical emotional & spiritual systems from the stresses & strains of life Within a crystal grid their potential is magnified & directed The Book of Crystal Grids presents all these amazing benefits in a format that's direct & easy to use First discover what crystal grids are & how & why they work including how crystal grids create energy fields & the theory of sacred geometry Learn how to create a crystal grid empowering it through the selection colour & shape of the crystals in the grid & how to give the grid a focus by setting an intention & meditating Then explore 50 different crystal grids each photographed with clear instructions for a range of specific purposes from love & romance to travel & from promoting health to self-esteem & confidence A colour-coded directory of over 100 common crystals & their energy benefits when used inside a crystal grid is also provided Illustrated throughout with colour photographs & supplemented with practical exercises & case studies The Book of Crystal Grids is the ultimate practical reference from a highly respected crystal author healer & teacher ...

Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 or region free DVD player in order to play In 605 BC Jerusalem was conquered by the Babylonians & many of their best young men were taken into captivity Daniel was among those taken to Babylon to serve the powerful King Nebuchadnezzar Threatened by death at every turn Daniel never ceases to serve the king until he is forced to choose between serving the king & honoring God With his life at stake Daniel has nothing but his faith to stand between him & the lions den ...

Sitting at his desk Bernardo Soares imagined himself free forever of Rua dos Douradores of his boss Vasques of Moreira the book-keeper of all the other employees the errand boy the post boy even the cat But if he left them all tomorrow & discarded the suit of clothes he wears what else would he do? Because he would have to do something & what suit would he wear? Because he would have to wear another suit A self-deprecating reflection on the sheer distance between the loftiness of his feelings & the humdrum reality of his life The Book of Disquiet is a classic of existentialist literature ...

With its astounding hardcover reviews Richard Zenith's new complete translation of THE BOOK OF DISQUIET has now taken on a similar iconic status to ULYSSES THE TRIAL or IN SEARCH OF LOST TIME as one of the greatest but also strangest modernist texts An assembly of sometimes linked fragments it is a mesmerising haunting 'novel' without parallel in any other culture ...

Featuring new photography from Chicagos renowned Field Museum The Book of Eggs explores 600 examples at actual size alongside pattern details clutch images breeding range maps & engravings of all the birds A table of field-guide information identifies order family breeding range nesting habitat nest characteristics & conservation status This accompanies an expert narrative revealing the latest research & thinking on social structure; reproductive strategies; egg colour maculation & size; & incubation behaviour Arranged taxonomically according to evolutionary relationships the book brings to light intriguing aspects of breeding biology The result is a visual delight & an essential reference for every bird enthusiast natural historian & conservationist ...