Art Themes

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER “Beguiling, troubling and ultimately heartbreaking… Ostler employs her research skills like an X-ray technician, peeking beneath the painting’s shimmering surface to reveal secrets and betrayals at the heart of both a single Jewish family and French...

The explosive Robert Langdon thriller from Dan Brown, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Da Vinci Code, The Lost Symbol, Inferno, and The Secret of Secrets. An ancient secret brotherhood. A devastating new weapon of destruction. An unthinkable target. When world-renowned Harvard...

"A must-have in the personal collection of all readers who want to experience the magic of crocheting." --5 Stars, Readers' Favorite Excited about learning the beautiful art of crochet, but feeling overwhelmed and unsure where to start? Well, don’t knit your brow. This book contains step-by-step guides with clear picture illustrations to teach you everything you need to know to get started. Inside The Art of Crochet for Beginners you’ll discover: How to buy the correct equipment you need How to master the technical basics like crochet stitches, and how to avoid common mistakes How to ...

Universal Studios never really wanted to get into the theme park business. They wanted to be the anti-Disney. But when forced to do so, they did it in a big way. Despite the fits and starts of multiple owners, the parks have finally gained the momentum to mount a serious challenge to the Walt Disney Company. How did this happen? Who made it happen? What does this mean for the theme park industry?

Ayn Rand discusses how a writer combines abstract ideas with concrete action and description to achieve a unity of theme, plot, characterization, and style, the four essential elements of fiction. Here, too, are Rand's illuminating analyses of passages from famous writers, rewrites of scenes from her own works, and fascinating rules for building dramatic plots and characters with depth.

From entomologist Barrett Klein comes a buzz-worthy exploration of the many ways insects have affected human society, history, and culture Insects surround us. They fuel life on Earth through their roles as pollinators, predators, and prey, but rarely do we consider the outsize influence they...

THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER ‘Remarkable and haunting . . . a revelation’ Edmund de Waal, author of The Hare with Amber Eyes ‘A dazzling achievement, heartbreaking, glamourous, elegiac, revelatory and utterly gripping’ Simon Sebag Montefiore, author of The World: A Family...

Homer is one of the most important figures in ancient Greek literature, believed to have lived in the 8th century BC. He is most famous for his epic poems, the Iliad and the Odyssey, which are considered to be the founding works of Western literature. The Iliad tells the story of the Trojan War, focusing on the hero Achilles, while the Odyssey recounts the adventures of the Greek hero Odysseus as he attempts to return home after the war. Both works are celebrated for their vivid storytelling, complex characters, and profound exploration of human nature.

What if an art lesson began with a cheeky remark? “I could’ve done that.” “Looks like it took ten minutes.” “The guy without the ear?” “But that’s a crapper!” “It’s just a scribble!” “It looks like a video game.” In Class 3B of an Italian middle school, the masterpieces of modern art do not enter the classroom quietly. They arrive through uncomfortable questions, impulsive jokes, and puzzled looks. Adriano Guerra is an art teacher. In his classroom are Mattia, provocative and unpredictable; Alma, quiet and fragile; Edoardo, so precise it borders on anxiety; ...

What do Sherlock Holmes, Star Wars, A Christmas Carol, and Charlotte's Web have in common? Seven identical and profound themes. Actually we use only these four stories as examples of seven inescapable themes, found in whole or in part in every story in every medium from books to movies. I believe these themes are inescapable, not because our culture imposes them upon creators but because they reflect our deepest longings.

The Iliad stands as the blazing cornerstone of all Western storytelling, an ancient epic that captures the violent splendor, tragic heroism, and unbearable human cost of the Trojan War. Attributed to Homer but shaped by generations of oral poets, it plunges listeners directly into the final, furious weeks of a ten-year siege, where gods interfere in mortal affairs, armies clash on the dusty plains beneath Troy’s towering walls, and the fate of empires turns on the choices of men driven by pride, rage, love, and grief.

Level up your 5th grader's vocabulary with 100 challenging questions wrapped in epic video game adventures! Tired of vocabulary worksheets that put kids to sleep? This workbook turns word-building into a quest. By tying tough fifth-grade vocabulary to video game origin stories, beloved characters, and gaming lore, it captures the attention of even the most reluctant readers and keeps them engaged from the first question to the last. Each of the 100 carefully crafted questions stretches your student beyond the basics. The hard difficulty level challenges advanced learners and pushes average ...

Rand takes listeners step by step through the writing process, providing insightful observations and invaluable techniques along the way. She discusses the psychological aspects of writing and the roles played by the conscious and subconscious mind. She talks about articles and books, explaining how to select a subject and theme, how to identify your audience, and how to write the first draft.

The explosive Robert Langdon thriller from Dan Brown, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Da Vinci Code, The Lost Symbol, Inferno, and The Secret of Secrets. An ancient secret brotherhood. A devastating new weapon of destruction. An unthinkable target. When world-renowned Harvard...

The Soul of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe will transport readers into the heart of the Chronicles of Narnia. Readers will discover that Narnia is more than just a magical place, it is a story reflective of the world we live in, our human condition, and our need for a Savior. Written in popular style for a broad audience of Christians and non-Christians, youthful and old, this book will answer the soul-stirring question of the movie and the novel.

“So often people ask me if there’s a book on story I can recommend. This is the one. I can’t recommend it highly enough.”––Alexa Junge, writer/producer, Friends, Sex and the City, The West Wing A master class of 27 lessons, drawn from 27 diverse narratives, for novelists...

What happens when the life you built collapses in an instant? Alice had it all —a successful career as a PA, two children, her love story with her husband, an ER doctor. But beneath the surface of their city life, pressure mounted, connection frayed, and her husband, lost in the grind, made a final, devastating choice. Alice was left behind —shattered, alone, and drowning in grief. The Art of Soft Landing is not just a story of loss —it’s a journey of rebirth.

Drawing inspiration from the art of Kintsugi, the Japanese technique of mending broken pottery with gold, Carol beautifully weaves together the shattered fragments of her heart, transforming them into a life worth living. Divided into three sections, "Shattered", "In Pieces", and "Making Broken Beautiful", this book of poems chronicles the full spectrum of the grieving experience. With raw honesty, Carol illuminates the pain and loneliness that accompany loss, the disorienting struggle to adapt to a changed world, and the gentle steps towards self-discovery.

2026 Firebird Book Award Winner Best Literary Merit 2026 Firebird Book Award First Place Winner in Romance, Pop Culture Fiction, and Best Cover Design Fiction 2026 American Fiction Awards Finalist in Best Cover Design: Adult Fiction and Inspirational Fiction For fans of contemporary romance, Cowboy Eyes is an unforgettable story about first love, Hollywood, and the pursuit of dreams. Cassy James dreams of being famous. Desperate to escape poverty and feel like she matters, the 17-year-old beauty crashes a debutante ball at a Houston country club. Colt Thatcher dreams of being rich. The 19-...

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