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Book The Merchant of Marvels

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  • Author : Frederic Clement
  • Publisher : Chronicle Books
  • Release : 2001-10
  • ISBN : 9780811832946
  • Pages : 142 pages

Download or read book The Merchant of Marvels written by Frederic Clement and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2001-10 with total page 142 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Frederick the peddler of dreams searches for the perfect gift for his friend Alice, the merchant of marvels, and finally finds the best thing that he could ever give her.

Book Merchant of Marvels and the Peddler of Dreams

Download or read book Merchant of Marvels and the Peddler of Dreams written by Frederic Clement and published by . This book was released on 2008-02 with total page 61 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Frederick Knick-Knack, the Peddler of Dreams, has a dilemma. What to give his marvelous friend, the Merchant of Marvels, on her birthday? The Merchant of Marvels surely cannot want for much. So Frederick must tempt her with every imaginable delight: elephants as small as specks of sand, an eyelash stole from the Queen of Sheba, a sliver of the splinter that pricked Sleeping Beauty, the tear liqueur of the King of Crocodiles -- but nothing will suffice. Until, at last, Frederick alights upon what he comes to realize is the perfect gift -- the gift that is the ultimate expression of his love. Originally pub. in France, this exquisitely illustrated tale won the coveted grand prize for żBest Illustrated Bookż at the Bologna Book Fair in 1995. This is a beautiful new edition.

Book 8pak Merchant of Marvels

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  • Author : Chronicle Books LLC
  • Publisher :
  • Release : 1997-03-01
  • ISBN : 9780811894784
  • Pages : pages

Download or read book 8pak Merchant of Marvels written by Chronicle Books LLC and published by . This book was released on 1997-03-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book Merchants and Marvels

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  • Author : Pamela Smith
  • Publisher : Routledge
  • Release : 2013-10-18
  • ISBN : 1135300283
  • Pages : 448 pages

Download or read book Merchants and Marvels written by Pamela Smith and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-10-18 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The beginning of global commerce in the early modern period had an enormous impact on European culture, changing the very way people perceived the world around them. Merchants and Marvels assembles essays by leading scholars of cultural history, art history, and the history of science and technology to show how ideas about the representation of nature, in both art and science, underwent a profound transformation between the age of the Renaissance and the early 1700s.

Book The Clan Corporate

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  • Author : Charles Stross
  • Publisher : Pan Macmillan
  • Release : 2008
  • ISBN : 9780330460941
  • Pages : 324 pages

Download or read book The Clan Corporate written by Charles Stross and published by Pan Macmillan. This book was released on 2008 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The saga of the Merchant Princes continues in this spellbinding third volume

Book Witness to Marvels

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  • Author : Tony K. Stewart
  • Publisher : University of California Press
  • Release : 2019-09-13
  • ISBN : 0520306333
  • Pages : 336 pages

Download or read book Witness to Marvels written by Tony K. Stewart and published by University of California Press. This book was released on 2019-09-13 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A free open access ebook is available upon publication. Learn more at www.luminosoa.org. There is a vast body of imaginal literature in Bengali that introduces fictional Sufi saints into the complex mythological world of Hindu gods and goddesses. Dating to the sixteenth century, the stories—pīr katha—are still widely read and performed today. The events that play out rival the fabulations of the Arabian Nights, which has led them to be dismissed as simplistic folktales, yet the work of these stories is profound: they provide fascinating insight into how Islam habituated itself into the cultural life of the Bangla-speaking world. In Witness to Marvels, Tony K. Stewart unearths the dazzling tales of Sufi saints to signal a bold new perspective on the subtle ways Islam assumed its distinctive form in Bengal.

Book A Feast for the Eyes

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  • Author : Christina Normore
  • Publisher : University of Chicago Press
  • Release : 2015-05
  • ISBN : 022624220X
  • Pages : 274 pages

Download or read book A Feast for the Eyes written by Christina Normore and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2015-05 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A Feast for the Eyes is the first book-length study of the court banquets of northwestern Europe in the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries"--Jacket.

Book The Primacy of the Image in Northern European Art  1400   1700

Download or read book The Primacy of the Image in Northern European Art 1400 1700 written by Debra Cashion and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2017-08-21 with total page 631 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An anthology of 42 essays by distinguished scholars on current research and methodology in the art history of the late medieval and early modern periods in Germany, France, the Netherlands, and Belgium, written in tribute to Larry Silver, Farquhar Professor of the History of Art at the University of Pennsylvania.

Book The Sea and Its Living Wonders

Download or read book The Sea and Its Living Wonders written by Georg Hartwig and published by . This book was released on 1873 with total page 604 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Book The Wonderful Land of Bed Time Stories

Download or read book The Wonderful Land of Bed Time Stories written by Lewis Carroll and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2023-11-16 with total page 10380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Wonderful Land of Bed-Time Stories is an anthology that weaves together a rich tapestry of tales from a bevy of illustrious authors, embracing a wide array of literary styles from fairy tales to animal stories, and classic children's literature. With contributions from the minds behind Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, The Importance of Being Earnest, Treasure Island, and many more, this collection stands as a testament to the diversity and significance of storytelling across generations and cultures. Highlighted within are narratives that have shaped the contours of childhood imagination, each story a gem contributing to the overarching themes of adventure, morality, and the nuances of human (and animal) emotion. The remarkable variety within this compendium ensures the presence of a magical story for every reader. The contributing authors and editors, ranging from Lewis Carroll to Hans Christian Andersen, and including figures like Beatrix Potter and Rudyard Kipling, offer an anthology that spans the breadth of the 19th and early 20th centuries, encapsulating pivotal moments in literature. These writers, many of whom were pioneers in their respective genres, collectively represent a historical and cultural mosaic that enriched the literary landscape of their time. Their backgrounds, from varying corners of the world, provide a multifaceted exploration of societal norms, triumphs, and struggles through the lens of fantastical and heartwarming tales. The Wonderful Land of Bed-Time Stories is an indispensable collection for those who wish to delve into the world of literature that has charmed and educated generations. It offers readers the unique opportunity to traverse the myriad landscapes fashioned by these master storytellers. This anthology is more than a journey through the annals of literary history; it is a voyage that spans the spectrum of human emotion and the complexities of the world through the simplicity of children's stories. Ideal for scholars, educators, and anyone with a keen interest in the evolution of story-telling, this book illuminates the power of literature to transcend time, teaching timeless morals and showcasing the art of narrative in its most enchanting forms.

Book Merchants and Marvels

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  • Author : Pamela H. Smith
  • Publisher : Psychology Press
  • Release : 2002
  • ISBN : 9780415928151
  • Pages : 450 pages

Download or read book Merchants and Marvels written by Pamela H. Smith and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2002 with total page 450 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First Published in 2002. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Book History of the Marvel Universe

Download or read book History of the Marvel Universe written by Mark Waid and published by Marvel Comics. This book was released on 2021-07-13 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It's the greatest tale ever told -- and you've never seen it like this! Writer Mark Waid and artist Javier Rodríguez weave together a sprawling, interconnected web of stories into one seamless narrative that takes you from the dawn of the Marvel Universe all the way to its end! Far more than a collection of moments you may already know, this is a new tale featuring previously unknown secrets and shocking revelations, connecting dozens of threads from Marvel's past and present! From the Big Bang to the twilight of existence, this sweeping saga covers every significant Marvel event, providing fresh looks at characters of all eras! COLLECTING: History of the Marvel Universe (2019) 1-6

Book The Oxford Companion to Fairy Tales

Download or read book The Oxford Companion to Fairy Tales written by Jack Zipes and published by OUP Oxford. This book was released on 2015-09-10 with total page 757 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In over 1,000 entries, this acclaimed Companion covers all aspects of the Western fairy tale tradition, from medieval to modern, under the guidance of Professor Jack Zipes. It provides an authoritative reference source for this complex and captivating genre, exploring the tales themselves, the writers who wrote and reworked them, and the artists who illustrated them. It also covers numerous related topics such as the fairy tale and film, television, art, opera, ballet, the oral tradition, music, advertising, cartoons, fantasy literature, feminism, and stamps. First published in 2000, 130 new entries have been added to account for recent developments in the field, including J. K. Rowling and Suzanne Collins, and new articles on topics such as cognitive criticism and fairy tales, digital fairy tales, fairy tale blogs and websites, and pornography and fairy tales. The remaining entries have been revised and updated in consultation with expert contributors. This second edition contains beautifully designed feature articles highlighting countries with a strong fairy tale tradition, covering: Britain and Ireland, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, North America and Canada, Portugal, Scandinavian countries, Slavic and Baltic countries, and Spain. It also includes an informative and engaging introduction by the editor, which sets the subject in its historical and literary context. A detailed and updated bibliography provides information about background literature and further reading material. In addition, the A to Z entries are accompanied by over 60 beautiful and carefully selected black and white illustrations. Already renowned in its field, the second edition of this unique work is an essential companion for anyone interested in fairy tales in literature, film, and art; and for anyone who values the tradition of storytelling.

Book THE GREATEST RUSSIAN FAIRY TALES   FABLES  With Original Illustrations

Download or read book THE GREATEST RUSSIAN FAIRY TALES FABLES With Original Illustrations written by Valery Carrick and published by e-artnow. This book was released on 2017-08-07 with total page 1019 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This beautifully illustrated collection of the greatest russian fairytales & fables has been formatted to the highest digital standards and adjusted for readability on all devices. The Russians very well know how to weave intriguing stories that keep readers hooked till the end. This ebook represents a thoughtful and beautifully illustrated collection of some of the finest Russian fairy and folk tales for people of all ages: Picture Fables for the Little Ones: The Cock and the Bean The Goat and the Ram The Hungry Wolf The Peasant and the Bear The Dog and the Cock King Frost The Bear's Paw The Bear and the Old Man's Daughters The Straw Ox The Fox and the Blackbird Fairy Tales: Snegorotchka Fire Bird Winged Wolf Self-Playing Harp Seven Brothers Ivan Story of the Golden Mountain Robber Nightingale Renowned Hero Mild Man Duck with Golden Eggs Bulat the Brave Tsarevich and Ivashka with White Smock Knight Yaroslav and Princess Anastasia The Golden Mountain Morozko Flying Ship Muzhichek-As-Big-As-Your-Thumb Tsarevich Ivan Tale of Little Fool Ivan Little Feather of Fenist Peasant Demyan Enchanted Ring Brave Labourer Sage Damsel Prophetic Dream Two Out of the Knapsack Marko and Vasily Muscovite Folk Tales: The Fiend The Dead Mother The Dead Witch The Treasure The Cross-Surety The Awful Drunkard The Bad Wife The Golovikha The Three Copecks The Miser The Fool and the Birch-Tree The Mizgir The Smith and the Demon Ivan Popyalof The Norka Marya Morevna Koshchei the Deathless The Water Snake The Water King and Vasilissa the Wise The Baba Yaga Vasilissa the Fair The Witch The Witch and the Sun's Sister Emilian the Fool Witch Girl Headless Princess Soldier's Midnight Watch Warlock Fox-Physician Fiddler in Hell Ride on the Gravestone Two Friends Shroud Coffin-Lid Two Corpses Dog and the Corpse Soldier and the Vampire Elijah the Prophet and Nicholas Priest with the Greedy Eyes Hasty Word.....

Book The Merchants  Magazine and Commercial Review

Download or read book The Merchants Magazine and Commercial Review written by and published by . This book was released on 1852 with total page 774 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: