A stylish reissue of the bestselling contemporary classic, winner of the 2004 Samuel Johnson Prize.

The Nightmare Before Dinner is the official cookbook of Beetle House, the Halloween-inspired restaurant featuring food and cocktails for your dark soul.

Repackaged to feature Tolkien's own painting of the Tree of Amalion, this collection includes his famous essay, 'On Fairy-stories' and the story that exemplifies this, 'Leaf by Niggle', together with the poem 'Mythopoeia' and the verse drama, 'The Homecoming of Beorhtnoth', which tells of the events following the disastrous Battle of Maldon.Fairy-stories are not just for children, as anyone who has read Tolkien will know. In his essay On Fairy-Stories, Tolkien discusses the nature of fairy-tales and fantasy and rescues the genre from those who would relegate it to juvenilia. The haunting short story, Leaf by Niggle, recounts the story of the artist, Niggle, who has 'a long journey to make' and is seen as an allegory of Tolkien's life.The poem Mythopoeia relates an argument between two unforgettable characters as they discuss the making of myths. Lastly, and published for the very first time, we are treated to the translation of Tolkien's account of the Battle of Maldon, known as The Homecoming of Beorhtnoth.Tree and Leaf is an eclectic, amusing, provocative and entertaining collection of works which reveals the diversity of J.R.R. Tolkien's imagination, the depth of his knowledge of English history, and the breadth of his talent as a creator of fantastic fiction.

The UK's best-selling pocket guides - an unbeatable e-guide to London, includes insider tips and ideas, detailed maps, all designed to help you see the very best of London.Stroll through the famed royal parks and gardens, admire the panorama of the Thames while crossing the Millennium Bridge, enjoy a play at the historic Shakespeare's Globe or get a bird's eye view of the city from the London Eye. From Top 10 art galleries to Top 10 famous residents - discover the best of London with this easy-to-use travel guide.Inside Top 10 London:- Thirteen easy-to-follow itineraries, perfect for a day trip, a weekend or a week- Top 10 lists showcase the best attractions in London, covering Buckingham Palace, British Museum, Tate Modern, Westminster Abbey, St Paul's Cathedral and more- In-depth area guides explore London's most interesting neighbourhoods, with the best places for shopping, going out and sightseeing - Colour-coded chapters divided by area make it easy to find information quickly and plan your day - Essential travel tips including our expert choices of where to stay, eat, shop and sightsee, plus useful transport, visa and health information- Colour maps help you navigate with ease- Chapters covering Westminster, the South Bank and Southwark; Soho and the West End; Covent Garden; Bloomsbury and Fitzrovia; Mayfair and St James's; Kensington and Knightsbridge; Regent's Park and Marylebone; The City; and sights beyond central London Staying for longer and looking for a more comprehensive guide to London? Try our DK Eyewitness Travel Guide London.About DK Eyewitness Travel: DK's Top 10 guides take the work out of planning a short trip, with easy-to-read maps, tips, and tours to inform and enrich your weekend trip or cultural break. DK is the world's leading illustrated reference publisher, producing beautifully designed books for adults and children in over 120 countries.

A fascinating look at how pigments were created, used, and revered in the Middle Ages.

Untitled Amulet Fantasy Companion

"He doesn't belong to him, she belongs to the crown. Prince Tristan Faasa was never destined for the throne. That was always his brother, Michael. The same brother responsible for both Tristan's tormented childhood and the scar that mars his face. When their father dies, Michael is set to assume the throne, and Tristan is set to steal it. The leader of a secret rebellion, Tristan will stop at nothing to end his brother's reign. But when Michael's new betrothed, Lady Sara Beatreaux arrives, Tristan finds himself in the middle of a new kind of war. The kind that begs the question of what's more important, the crown or the woman about to wear it. Sara has one plan. Marry the King and eradicate the Faasa line, even at the risk of her own peril. But she never expects the Scarred Prince. He's dangerous. Forbidden. And one of the men she's been sent to kill. But the line between hatred and passion has never seemed so thin, and as secrets come to light, Sara grows unsure of whom she can trust-torn between vengeance and the villain she was never supposed to love"--

A brand new novel set in the world of Critical Role.

The second volume cataloguing the Danish artist's iconic brick sculptures. Beginning in 1966, Per Kirkeby created more than 150 brick sculptures throughout his lifetime. Initially, Kirkeby was drawn to the essential qualities of bricks as a unit of architectural design and a symbol of human civilization - being the same size as the human hand. While Kirkeby was undoubtedly alluding to the simplicity and order of Minimalism at the time, the Danish artist was also looking beyond aesthetic purity to the pictorial and narrative possibilities of bricks. Although Kirkeby is revered for his painting, his brick sculptures represent his most instantly recognisable work, in a material so familiar that it is almost invisible. At once ornamental, functional, architectural and purposeless, Kirkeby's brick sculptures have become an iconic symbol of Danish modern art. This is the second volume of a three-volume catalogue raisonné on the brick works, together offering a comprehensive overview of his output from 1966 until his death in 2018. This volume concentrates on Kirkeby's unrealised brick sculptures, from 1983 to 2017. From smaller installations for exhibitions to private commissions and city planning projects, none of these sculptures were ever realised at their proposed site, and are presented to the public for the first time in this book. Contributions from the likes of Hans Ulrich Obrist and Robert Storr provide further context to these important works.

Meet Nana and her grumpy, virgin childhood friend Kaoru. These two share a secret that they couldn't possible reveal to anyone else: their special "breathers" they use to unwind. During a summer vacation, Nana decides to take a break and takes off with a certain someone to the countryside. The fresh air, the towering mountians, the soothing sunlight, rice fields as far as the eye can see... All so she can have her usual breather before exams. But is this what breathers were always like? To Nana, these new ones cannot compare. Perhaps by chance, or even fate, she is ushered into a whole new world in the countryside.

Add a whimsical touch of green to any space: your desk or bookshelf, home or office.These miniature indoor gardens are customizable, stylish and easy to care for! This book is full of ideas for creating the perfect little Japanese-inspired terrarium garden using repurposed glass containers including a wine glass, mason jar and lightbulb. In this mini terrarium gardening book you'll learn how to create: Fern and moss terrariums Air plant (Tillandsia) terrariums Cacti and succulent terrariums Captivating combinations of flowering plants, dry zone plants, mosses, epiphytes and other mixes Included are tips for selecting your containers and arranging your soils, stones and plants so that your unique house plants stay healthy and beautiful in their perfectly petite glass home.

"Akasegawa is the kind of artist who inspires everybody every time he makes a new piece of art." -Yoko OnoIn the 1970s, estranged from the institutions and practices of high art, avant-garde artist and award-winning novelist Genpei Akasegawa (1937-2014) launched an open-ended, participatory project to search the streets of Japan for strange objects which he and his collaborators labeled "hyperart," codifying them with an elaborate system of humorous nomenclature.Along with "modernologists" such as the Japanese urban anthropologist Kon Wajiro and his European contemporary, Walter Benjamin, Akasegawa is part of a lineage of modern wanderers of the cityscape. His work, which has captured the imagination of Japan, reads like a comic forerunner of the somber mixed-media writings of W.G. Sebald, and will appeal to all fans of modern literature, art, artistic/social movements and writing that combines visual images and text in the exploration of urban life.In this revised edition, Matthew Fargo's original US translation of Akasegawa's hilarious, brilliantly conceived exercise in collective observation is accompanied by reflections from noted scholars Jordan Sand and Reiko Tomii, as well as a new essay by Akasegawa scholar William Marotti and a reflection on Akasegawa's legacy as a teacher by writer, artist and composer Masayuki Qusumi, a former student of Akasegawa's.

Now being developed as a television series with Eva Longoria and ABC! *An O, The Oprah Magazines Best Nonfiction Book of 2019* *An IndieNext Pick* *A Book of the Month Club Selection* *An Apple Best Book of the Month* *A Publishers Marketplace Buzz Book* *A Newsday, Apple iBooks, Thrive Global, Refinery29, and Book Riot Most Anticipated Book of 2019*From a New York Times best-selling author, psychotherapist, and national advice columnist, a hilarious, thought-provoking, and surprising new book that takes us behind the scenes of a therapist's worldwhere her patients are looking for answers (and so is she).

From the ancient world to the present day, from the natural world to man-made accomplishments, Wonders of the World explores the most outstanding places around the globe with a stunning collection of 200 images.

A 'must-buy' for all Bluebird fans, this informative and entertaining illustrated history tells the amazing story of despair and triumph that was the 'roller-coaster' 16-year period from 1993 to 2009.

An unbeatable e-guide to New York City, includes insider tips and ideas, detailed maps, all designed to help you see the very best of New York City.Stroll along the shaded walkways of Central Park, enjoy the spectacular views from the Statue of Liberty, explore the fashionable Fifth Avenue, making stops at its famous department stores, marvel at dinosaur fossils at the American Museum of Natural History, or visit buzzing Times Square and Theater District. From Top 10 performing arts venues to Top 10 things to do for free - discover the best of New York City with this easy-to-use travel guide.Inside Top 10 New York City:- Fifteen easy-to-follow itineraries, perfect for a day trip, a weekend or a week- Top 10 lists showcase the best attractions in New York City, covering the Empire State Building, Rockefeller Center, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Ellis Island and more- In-depth area guides explore New York City's most interesting neighbourhoods, with the best places for shopping, going out and sightseeing - Colour-coded chapters divided by area make it easy to find information quickly and plan your day - Essential travel tips including our expert choices of where to stay, eat, shop and sightsee, plus useful transport, visa and health information- Colour maps help you navigate with ease- Chapters covering Lower Manhattan; Civic Center and Seaport District NYC; Chinatown and Little Italy; Lower East Side and East Village; SoHo and TriBeCa; Greenwich Village; Union Square, Gramercy Park and Flatiron; Chelsea and Herald Square; Midtown; Upper East Side; Upper West Side; Morningside Heights and Harlem; and the Outer BoroughsStaying for longer and looking for a more comprehensive guide? Try our DK Eyewitness Travel Guide New York City.About DK Eyewitness Travel: DK's Top 10 guides take the work out of planning a short trip, with easy-to-read maps, tips, and tours to inform and enrich your weekend trip or cultural break. DK is the world's leading illustrated reference publisher, producing beautifully designed books for adults and children in over 120 countries.

The New York Times bestselling author of The Liberator and Avenue of Spies returns with a thrilling, action-heavy account of D-Day combat.