Many books have profiled Parrish's art; Maxfield Parrish and the Illustrators of the Golden Age reproduces 70 works of Parrish and other illustrators of his times, using the archives of the Americana Illustrators Gallery and other resources to present works by a range of painters. Chapters provide plenty of text history of the works of these illustrators and their related styles. Highly recommended, this goes beyond most singular Parrish focuses.

In concise but informative prose, Margaret Wagner illuminatesnot just the work of the timelessly popular Maxfield Parrish, but sheplaces him firmly within the context of his time. Ms. Wagner accomplishes this by introducing readers to some of Parrish's lesser known contemporaries (though the book has a rich selection of his work too) and by not falling prey to histrionically trumpeting his "greatness." Parrish's fans might even learn something from this book.

I love maxine ,I have all of her dolls ...several of each in fact i buy every one i find and I drive for miles looking for her. I love her shirts her car cookie jar nutcracker globes pictures in the calander ect everything i find my husband buys for me there should be more dolls all hoildays all seaons summer in a swimsuit would be great i love her my baby loves her she is wonderful on papertowels tissues pillows everywhere please give more lots more.love lori and cherub

First of all, I love Maxine. I give her cards for every occasion...well, most occasions that is. She is just so open, to the point...sort of like "open mouth insert foot", yet she does not care. I bought this book for my mother when my dad was in the hospital. I thought it would make her laugh & I was right. It really helped to take the tension off. I guess you have to appreciate Maxine for her "sour" attitude. She has a come back for every thing and in this doggie dog world it sometimes pays off to be a little like her.

Up and coming author, Caroline Wagner, has fame written all over her newest release Missing Heaven. When discussing this book with a fellow reader it was compared to Sebold's "Lovely Bones". Yes, it's that good! It's supernatural, compelling, and as cliche as this is, I couldn't put it down. Seriously. There's a little for everyone in this story; drama, suspense, mystery, romance, and lots of adventure. The entire read I felt I knew every character, as if I could paste faces of those in my own life into the very pages. This book is alive and waiting to be read again and again. Planning to purchase multiple copies to give as gifts! Excellent... ELEVEN STARS!!!!

I loved Missing Heaven! Right from the first page I was drawn into the book, the character of Hannah and the life she must lead as a healer.

I felt so many emotions, anger, love, distrust, awe, compassion, chaos and fear. Those emotions helped me feel for some of the characters. Some, I wanted to listen to or give advice, or hug, and others, I wanted to slap! In the many voices the author used to tell Hannah's story, I felt like I was watching a play or a movie. I was immersed in this story. I really felt like I was there, watching with my own eyes. When Hannah was a child, I felt like I was listening to a child tell her story.

I want to read more about this woman and those in her life. Even though she seems to have more than she can deal with, somehow she makes me feel hope.

the history of conic sections at North American Aviation (NAA). NAA was using conics in '32, Schmued was (at the least) an enthusiastic supporter of conics, and his P-51 Mustang was the first aircraft to be completely defined by conics.

Roy A. Liming worked with Schmued to mathematically analyze the Mustang's shapes, tangents and curvatures. Schmued wrote an introduction to Liming and Hartley's series of articles for Aero Digest explaining the use of conics. These articles (along with the success of the Mustang) showed that NAA was ahead of it's time during WWII.

Mustang Designer: Edgar Schmued And The P-51 is the complete story behind the development and deployment of one of the most famous fighter aircraft of World War II. Beginning with the choosing of fighter designs in the formative years of 1935 to 1939 covering P-30 to P-50 craft, author Ray Wagner presents the birth of the Mustang in 1940 as designed by Ed Schmued and North American Aviation. The various incarnations and variations of the Mustang are followed up to and including the early jet age years of 1945 to 1952 and the Northrop Aviation launch of a new fighter. A highly recommended design and development history, Mustang Designer is enhanced for the aviation enthusiast and military buff with an appendix, notes, glossary, bibliography and index.

This book is Wagner's seminal essay where he fully explains his principles and opinions regarding opera and music. If you like his operas, this is the one book that is a must have on your reading shelf.

In 1893, the London Wagner Society published an English translation of Wagner's 8 volume collected works. This is volume 2 of that series. It contains the full text of "Oper und Drama", translated as "Opera and Drama". Our old friend, William Ashton Ellis, did the stilted but essential English translations.

Much of what Wagner wrote has nothing to do with music, and quite a large portion is pretty forgettable. However, this book is important, and goes a long way toward helping you understand his music.

Well, to sum it up I simply have to say: Wagner wrote it, so you should read it

Having heard Barenboim and Said interviewed on NPR I rushed to Amazon to acquire this book. I was not disppointed! These are highly literate men, wise men, who see music in a social context. Although their roots are Israeli and Palestinian, their exposure to other cultures has broadened their perspectives so that their opinions are informed by their experiences in Egypt, Argentina, America, Germany, Israel, etc. The continuing theme is music, especially that of Beethoven and later Wagner, but in the context of their societies and ours. It may be that the hope forpeace in the world is shared music!

If there is a book that presents valuable and valid lessons in how to resolve differences, be they in attitudes towards the arts, the lack of music in our educational system, the etiology of the Israeli/Palestinian dichotomy, and so much more, then this collection of conversations between Daniel Barenboim and Edward W. Said as edited and synthesized by Ara Guzelimian is it. This powerful but too brief book reaches for the Nobel Peace Prize in its courage, exploration of the state of man and the possibilities for the future, and in its tremendously accessible format that makes the workings of these three great minds available for us all. Each of the extended conversations taped betaween 1995 and 1999 addresses an interesting topic that serves to open vistas that go far beyond the crux of the topic. Hearing Barenboim expound on the fact that no one can exactly interpret a composer's score because the spirit is not on the page but in the making and experiencing the 'sound' that happens in a live performance rather obliterates all critics who descry individual interpretation of the great composers as "not the composer's intention!" Said carries this into the realm of literature, suggesting that contemporary writers are where they are because of the giants of the past and that we, as readers, are influenced in our interpretation of new work dependent upon our exposure and digestion of works by the old masters. Contemporary music by composers such as Carter, Schoenberg, and Birtwistle are discussed in a way that assists our concept of listening and learning in the concert hall. Similar parallels and similar paradoxes in the international political arena are given the same level of inspiring dialog and paths to understanding. This is a fine, fine book and we are indebted to Ara Guzelimian not only for his written and conversational contributions, but for persevering in having this volume published. Read this and gain insight and intelligence on many streams of thought that will help us all save this planet.

Outstanding account of the late Kip Wagner's search for sunken Spanish treasure off Florida's east coast. Book chronicles the formation of his Real Eight Company and the subsequent finding of over $1 million dollars in gold and silver. A must for anyone interested in treasure hunting or underwater archaeology.

Historically very accurate. A great piece in relating the setting up of the Spanish Treasure Fleet of 1715, the economic setting of the time and the social setting as well. The hurricane, loss and period salvage attempts of the treasure ships are greatly detailed. The modern day discovery by Kip Wagner and his initial salvage attempts keep the armchair treasure hunter glued to the pages. The eventual discovery and finding of several of the shipwrecks and the treasures they hold is absolutely fascinating. A great understanding of why this portion of Florida's east coast is named "The Treasure Coast"

In my opinion the best book about Mathematica
programming around. Not just a list of rules,
but written from the perspective of a computer
scientist, with reasoning behind each construct.
For the person that wants to know why they are
doing what they are doing, rather than just what
they should be doing.
Amazing that it was ever allowed to go out of
print.
Covers all styles of programming, procedural,
recurrsive and functional.

This book is an useful complement to the official documentation of the Wolfram. After have read The Mathematica book you needs to pass to this book if you wants to be programmed in serious way with Mathematica. Precious the fundamental concepts with which you is been able to really understand all or almost of Mathematica. It bring again a lot of useful necessary rules for cause efficient code. Useful for an advanced custom of Mathematica. The only negative appearance ( that but it doesn't alter the excellent judgment ) is that it has not adjourned most recent release 4

"A Rainbow for Your Eyes" is the most imaginative collection of short stories by a single author I've ever have the pleasure of reading. I found myself transported into the stories, believing the thoughts of the story tellers were my own, feeling the love or sadness, joy, pain or fear as belonging to me. The imaginings of du Cunha's mind are so distinctly unique and often provocative that it is difficult for me to comprehend their beginnings, leaving me to wonder in awe at the origin of such visions coupled with the poetry of words to bring them to life. An incredible small book with a powerful tale.

Since the most ancient times, human beings crowded their solitude's emptiness with Nature's beauties, in spite of simultaneously building aggressive machines, destroying animal and vegetable life, and revolving earth mercilessly. Always invoked they, too, the strength of myths, in order to protect themselves from their own metaphysical weaknesses.

From within his profound sadness, Narcissus makes his days longer, plunges into deep flowing waters and searches for Rose. Not even his mask could stop their explosion of love? Or does Rose and Narcissus's love masks itself behind poetry?

And what about you, reader? At which mask do you mirror yourself?

Every parent should have this book in their home. It offers simple, non frightening methods children can do to stay safe. Best of all, it stresses that children are often alone when abuse occurs and teaches them how to stay alert and smart to avoid and/or escape the person and situation. Stop hoping and praying it won't happen to a child you love and buy this book.

How do you keep your children safe in the world today? Unfortunately,it's a question most parents often wonder. The book "Raising Safe Kids In An Unsafe World" is a wonderful resource that takes a parent's most worst nightmare, and step-by-step, breaks it down into simple prevention methods that any parent can employ.

Jan Wagner, Founder of The Yello Dyno Child Safety Program, has done an outstanding job of organizing and planning safety procedures and checklists for parents and children. She explains everything from educating your children in a non-fearful and non-threatening way, to giving them ways to escape difficult situations. A frightening thought is turned into a useful and easy-to-read safety tip. Parents shouldn't be afraid to discuss safety with their children. With this book, and the other products that are available from Yello Dyno, parents and anyone concerned with children's safety can easily learn and implement this information into their own lives.

Stopsexoffenders.com highly recommends this well-written and inviting book to everyone caring for children. If you're a parent, you should obtain a copy of this book and immediately begin to teach your children about safety (if you haven't already begun doing so). Their precious lives are depending on you. Let's give kids the Power of Knowledge!