Flowers Underfoot

Flowers Underfoot
Author: Daniel S. Walker
Publisher: Metropolitan Museum of Art
Total Pages: 221
Release: 1997
Genre: Rugs
ISBN: 0870997882

Rich color illustrations and a scholarly text characterize this catalogue of a landmark exhibition of Mughal carpets held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, November 1997-March 1998. Though exquisite, Indian carpets are little known even to carpet experts. This volume (and the exhibition) focus on the 16th to the 18th century, a peak period for stunning works. The text surveys the era in terms of history, the role of commerce, technical characteristics, and the carpets themselves, which exemplify the broad range of imperial and provincial production during the "classical" period of Indian carpet weaving. Carpets are organized by style and pattern and include a group from Kyoto. Three appendices analyze animal fibers and dyes. Oversize (9.50x12.25"). Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Ewerton Death Trip

Ewerton Death Trip
Author: A.R. Morlan
Publisher: Wildside Press
Total Pages: 442
Release: 2023-07-20
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

The cursed village of Ewerton, Wisconsin is one of the great "bad places" in weird literature: a town that's just thoroughly bad to the bone--evil and dark and full of human suffering. And now A. R. Morlan returns to the scene of her classic horror novels, The Amulet and Dark Journey, with 25 horrific tales of men and women pushed beyond the limits of endurance. As Ardath Mayhar says: "The horror she evokes is not so much occult as uniquely human. The worst of human traits are her stock in trade. The hints of otherworldly elements are used in just the right proportions to make one shiver." And Robert Reginald states: "She drives the stake of horror right through the center of your quivering heart!"

H. D. Thoreau, a Writer's Journal

H. D. Thoreau, a Writer's Journal
Author: Laurence Stapleton
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 274
Release: 2013-03-21
Genre: Literary Collections
ISBN: 0486144623

DIVSelections from Journal dealing with ideals, purposes, conditions for writing, style, etc. /div

The Farm

The Farm
Author: Tom Rob Smith
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 314
Release: 2014-02-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1471135772

If you refuse to believe me, I will no longer consider you my son... Daniel believed that his parents were enjoying a peaceful retirement on a remote farm in Sweden, the country of his mother's birth. But with a single phone call, everything changes. Your mother... she's not well, his father tells him. She's been imagining things - terrible, terrible things.In fact, she has been committed to a mental hospital. Before Daniel can board a plane to Sweden, his mother calls: Everything that man has told you is a lie. I'm not mad... I need the police... Meet me at Heathrow. Daniel is immediately caught between his parents - whom to believe, whom to trust? He becomes his mother's unwilling judge and jury. Presented with a horrific crime, a conspiracy that implicates his own father, Daniel must examine the evidence and decide for himself: who is telling the truth? And he has secrets of his own that for too long he has kept hidden...

The Jewel City

The Jewel City
Author: Ben Macomber
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 216
Release: 2019-12-19
Genre: Architecture
ISBN:

Ben Macomber's 'The Jewel City' is a captivating historical novel set in the bustling metropolis of early 20th century New York City. Through vivid and immersive storytelling, Macomber paints a rich tapestry of the city's roaring twenties, exploring the lives of diverse characters intertwined in the complex web of urban life. With a skilled blend of descriptive prose and authentic dialogue, the novel offers a window into a bygone era, capturing both the glamour and grit of the time period. Macomber's meticulous attention to detail and well-researched historical setting add depth and authenticity to the narrative. Ben Macomber, a historian with a passion for urban history and a deep connection to New York City, brings his expertise and love for the subject to 'The Jewel City'. His background in researching the social dynamics and cultural fabric of the city serves as a solid foundation for the novel, allowing him to intricately weave together elements of history, drama, and human emotions. For readers interested in immersive historical fiction that transports them to a vibrant and dynamic period in American history, 'The Jewel City' by Ben Macomber is a must-read. With its engaging storytelling and well-drawn characters, this novel offers a compelling glimpse into the past that will resonate with fans of historical fiction and urban studies alike.