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Moving, incisive, and enduringly relevant writings by the African-American poet and feminist include her thoughts on the radical implications of self-care and living with cancer as well as essays on racism, lesbian culture, and political activism.

An Athenian general of the fifth century B.C. chronicles the disastrous 27-year conflict between Athens and Sparta. Thucydides traces the conflict's roots and provides detailed, knowledgeable analyses of battles and the political atmosphere.

P. T. Barnum's career of showmanship and charlatanry was marked by a surprising undercurrent of honesty and forthrightness. His exuberant autobiography forms a happy combination of all those traits, revealing the whole story of his world-famous hoaxes and publicity stunts. Here is a pageant of nineteenth-century America's gullibility and thirst for marvels, as told by the master of revels himself.A born storyteller, Barnum recalls his association with Tom Thumb, his audience with Queen Victoria, and his trouble keeping Jenny Lind's angelic image intact during a trying tour. He tells of Jumbo, the most famous elephant in history, from the creature's heroic arrival in America to its tragic death in a railroad accident; of his attempts to transfer Shakespeare's house and Madame Tussaud's Waxworks from England to New York; and of his triumphant reentry into public life after financial failure and five disastrous fires had all but wiped him out. The true-life tale of a man of boundless imagination and indomitable energy, Barnum's autobiography embodies the spirit of America's most exciting boom years.www.doverpublications.com

In addition to recipes for figs, peaches, cherries, pineapples, and other fruits, this compact, vintage guide from the 1890s offers suggestions for cultivating a garden, from spraying trees to expelling snails and slugs.

The clever but lonely feline hero of this charming tale pursues a friendship that leads to comic confusion. "A lighthearted concoction of extraordinary events, told with affection and humor." ― The New York Times.

Mistakenly assumed to have drowned, John Harmon assumes a new identity to get acquainted with the couple next in line for his inheritance and the woman his father's will stipulates he must marry.

These are the styles that made the Twenties roar! Thirty-one gracefully rendered and historically accurate images recapture the era's fashions, depicting flappers in all their beaded, sequined, and glittering glory.

Lucas Hart once again engages in out-of-body experiences with angels, aliens, and otherworldly beings in hopes of finding the magician whose powers can advance the human race. First-time compilation of all 15 of the original DC comics. Suggested for mature readers.

Well-written and engaging, this hands-on approach features many exercises to be completed by readers. Topics include knot definition and equivalence, families of links and braids, knot notation, virtual knots, and related subjects. 2016 edition.

Embellished with hearts, flowers, candles, and other ornaments, these 30 tattoo designs to color celebrate Mexico's Day of the Dead tradition of offering elaborately decorated candy skulls to departed spirits.

As chief advisor to the emperor Nero, Lucius Annaeus Seneca was most influential in ancient Rome as a power behind the throne. His lasting fame derives from his writings on Stoic ideology, in which philosophy is a practical form of self-improvement rather than a matter of argument or wordplay. Seneca's letters to a young friend advise action rather than reflection, addressing the issues that confront every generation: how to achieve a good life; how to avoid corruption and self-indulgence; and how to live without fear of death. Written in an intimate, conversational style, the letters reflect the traditional Stoic focus on living in accordance with nature and accepting the world on its own terms. The philosopher emphasizes the Roman values of courage, self-control, and rationality, yet he remains remarkably modern in his tolerant and cosmopolitan attitude. Rich in epigrammatic wit, Seneca's interpretation of Stoicism constitutes a timeless and inspiring declaration of the dignity of the individual mind.www.doverpublications.com

This vintage guide from over a century ago offers timeless, practical advice on building log cabins. Simply stated, well-illustrated advice ranges from felling trees to furnishing and decorating interiors.

A small fossil-hunting expedition in the desert of central Australia discovers live colonies of six-foot-tall ants and giant mantises. Gripping adventure, reminiscent of tales by H. G. Wells and Jules Verne.

When it comes to sketching from life and nature, pastel offers significant advantages: a technically simple method, it requires none of the cumbersome paraphernalia of watercolor or oil painting. The medium is currently enjoying a surge in popularity, and this vintage guide for intermediate-level artists offers timeless tips on creating still lifes, recapturing flowers and landscapes, and painting memorable portraits.Unlike most other guides of its era, this volume is illustrated throughout with dozens of color examples that demonstrate not only good use of the color technique but also the solid underlying construction. Leonard Richmond was a British painter, teacher, designer, and author of over a dozen art instruction books. He and co-author J. Littlejohns were a major force in art self-instruction for half a century, and their richly illustrated techniques are an enduring source of guidance and inspiration. Suitable for professional and practicing artists, art teachers, and students, this edition of The Art of Painting in Pastel features an Introduction by famed muralist Frank Brangwyn.www.doverpublications.com

Thirty-one illustrations to color combine two of the most beautiful aspects of nature — flowers and butterflies — with the peaceful qualities of mandalas. Enjoy a contemplative experience while adding your own colors to these circular designs.

Classic Victorian fairy tale recounts a runaway chimney sweep's adventures in a magical underwater world where he learns about truth, courage, and other virtues. Lovely hardcover edition with numerous drawings and 12 full-color plates.

This convenient single-volume edition contains all three parts of Dante's 14th-century allegorical poem: Inferno, Purgatorio, and Paradiso, rendered in an acclaimed translation by the American poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.

Kids will delight in making bakery window displays with 60 colorful stickers depicting layer cakes, cupcakes, and other goodies. Reusable stickers can be endlessly rearranged to create a variety of tasty treats.

Fans have been waiting 15 years for the conclusion to this smart and funny graphic novel. Now the original seven issues are newly available with a brand-new 30-page ending by the series creator.

Thirty-one exuberant full-page illustrations to color feature dragonflies in imaginative renditions of natural settings. Inspired by the repetitive patterns of Zentangle, these sweeping designs incorporate flowers, leaves, and swirling interlocking shapes.