Seven pillars of wisdom: a triumph
by Lawrence, T. E., (Thomas Edward)
fromPenguin classics
A collection of fifty-five important pieces of short fiction of the twentieth century features masterworks by Ernest Hemingway, William Faulkner, Willa Cather, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Eudora Welty, and other notable writers.
The best American short stories of the century
A collection of fifty-five important pieces of short fiction of the twentieth century features masterworks by Ernest Hemingway, William Faulkner, Willa Cather, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Eudora Welty, and other notable writers.
"Culture and Customs of Korea is an introduction to the Korean people and their religion, arts and literature, daily life, and customs. It presents the most important experiences that have shaped life in both North and South Korea today. These include the migration of the people…
For centuries, although strongly influenced by the Chinese, Koreans have maintained a unique civilization with their own language, social organization, food, national costume, political institutions, and customs. The disruptions of the 20th century have included a long and diffi…
Follows a British family's attempt to make a home in southern Spain.
In 1989 the Berlin Wall fell, and East Germany ceased to exist. Funder brings us tales of real lives in the former East Germany, providing a powerful account of that brutal world.
From world-famous wushi to fatally attractive fugu, it's all explained and pictured in this sketchbook of beautiful full-color illustrations and hand-lettered text, as the artist shares her delight in the wonderful world of Japanese food.
From world-famous wushi to fatally attractive fugu, it's all explained and pictured in this sketchbook of beautiful full-color illustrations and hand-lettered text, as the artist shares her delight in the wonderful world of Japanese food.
Annotation The Veiled Prophet organization has been a vital institution in St. Louis for more than a century. Founded in March 1878 by a group of prominent St. Louis businessmen, the organization was fashioned after the New Orleans Carnival society the Mystick Krewe of Comus. In…
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