This introduction to the art of fine handwriting traces its history from early Roman times to its present-day applications, and provides practical advice on calligraphic equipment and techniques, the composition of basic scripts, and the fundamentals of heraldry.

Practical Calligraphy

Arts & Photography

John Nash

Gerald Fleuss

Other Media

Smithmark

For over 30 years, photographer Charles O'Rear has been fascinated with wine and the process that transforms ordinary grapes into a world-class wine. To understand the making of two of the most renowned varietals, the bold red cabernet and the more delicate white chardonnay, O'Rear traveled 100,000 miles, visited four continents, talked with hundreds of winemakers, and captured thousands of unprecedented images. In many ways, these books are like the profiled wines themselves: full of character, lush beauty, subtlety, and surprise. In CABERNET, O'Rear illuminates processes that the casual observer never has a chance to see. He and his camera are everywhere: looking down at vineyards from the window of a Cessna flying at 5,000 feet; tucked inside a stainless fermenting tank; or sprawled in the dirt of a September vineyard. Whether he's with the pickers in the field, the vintners in their aging caves, or the revelers enjoying the festivities of a successful harvest, O'Rear truly captures the essence of cabernet's mystique.

Cabernet: A Photographic Journey from Vine to Wine

Cookbooks, Food & Wine

O'REAR, Charles

Beverages & Wine

First U.S. Edition, 1998, first printing, 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1, an unread, unmarked, hardly opened, unworn (except for a small scratch in the upper right corner of the first page, where it appears a sticker was peeled off), oversized, hardcover, with an unclipped (but no price anywhere) dust jacket that has very slight rubbing at the top spine end, also two small closed tears, one about 1/4" at the bottom front outer corner and one about 1/2" on the bottom front edge about 1" from the outer corner, from Smithmark. By Sean Sexton and Robert Flynn Johnson, with a preface by Chez Panisse's Alice Waters. Bibliography. 128 pages.

Plant Kingdoms: The Photographs of Charles Jones

SEXTON, Sean & JOHNSON, Robert Flynn

Photography & Video

Stories about Christmas balls, the angel at the top of the tree, a star, an elf toy, a ballerina figure, and other Christmas ornaments reveal the memories of Christmases past that go into decorating the tree

Ornaments: Twelve Tales of Christmas

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Engelmann, Karen

Crafts & Hobbies

Treasure Trove of an Ancient Roman Child

Children's Books

MacDonald, Fiona

History

In her first three adventures, Nancy Drew investigates her father's kidnapping, searches for a missing will, and tries to help the mysterious girl who saved her life

Nancy Drew Mysteries Stories: Secret of the Old Clock / The Hidden Staircase / The Bungalow Mystery

Keene,Carolyn

Mysteries & Detectives

Smithmark is proud to introduce this comprehensive, nostalgia-rich guide filled with over 100 authentic, timeless cocktail recipes, complete with the entertaining, informative history of each drink. The companion to Smithmark's successful Old-Time Brand-Name Cookbook, this volume also contains information on essential bar gear, gorgeous artwork and advertising posters of the era, and many fascinating cocktail facts worth knowing. 
Bob Markel is an independent literary agent and book packager. He previously served as senior vice president and editor-in-chief at Grosset and Dunlap, and vice president and editor-in-chief at Macmillan. Susan Waggoner, author of Smithmark's The Rules for Cats, has developed and written fiction and nonfiction books for several major publishers.

Vintage cocktails: Authentic recipes and illustrations from 1920-1960

Market, Bob

Corvette: The Legend Lives (Cars)

JACOBS, David

What is a masterpiece? At the most basic level, a masterpiece is a quintessential work by a great artist. This magnificent volume details the development of art from the beginning of recorded civilisation into the twentieth century, presenting essential works of art from across the world, both East and West, in more then 110 full-color reproductions.

Great Masterpieces of the World

Korn, Irene

Beer is the most widely consumed beverage in the world. Here is an account of the fascinating history of beer, how it is made, & the enormous quantity of different types available on a worldwide basis.  Includes full descriptions of the preparation, packaging, & distinct qualities of a wide variety of beers throughout the world. Covers all the major beer producing areas, including the U.S., the U.K., Australia, New Zealand, Germany, Austria, the Netherlands, France, Scandinavia, Belgium, & many more. Includes a complete glossary of beer terminology & a fascinating list of what the author considers to be the world's top 10 beers. Over 100 color photos & illustrations.

The International Book of Beer: A Guide to the World's Most Popular Drink

PEPPER, Barrie

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