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|  | Medieval Floral Designs by Betsey MacDonald, John Maxtone-Graham, Phoebe Ann Erb Description not available.In 1939, nine-year-old Paul goes on a memorable five-day voyage from New York to France on the luxurious ocean liner Normandie, the biggest ship in the world. AUTHOR: Betsey MacDonald, John Maxtone-Graham, Phoebe Ann Erb PUBLISHER: Stemmer House Publishers, Incorporated FORMAT: Hardcover CATEGORY: Art & Architecture 
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 | Shakescenes by John R. Brown, John Russell Brown Shakespeare`s plays are not the preserve of Shakespearean Actors who specialize in a remote species of dramatic life. Shakespeare asks to be performed by all good actors. Here in the introduction, Advice to Actors , and in the notes to each of thirty-five scenes, John Russell Brown offers sensible guidance for those who have little or no experience with the formidable Bard. The task is not for the actor to find the secret of speaking this or that text, but first and foremost to discover the nature of Shakespeare`s characters. Once unveiled, the actor will also discover why aria now Shakespeare`s characters need to speak these particular and measured words, and then bring them to full and marvelous life. Thirty-five scenes are presented in newly-edited texts, with notes which clarify meanings, topical references, puns, ambiguities, etc. A brief description of characters and situation prefaces each scene, and is followed by a commentary which discusses its major acting challenges and opportunities. AUTHOR: John R. Brown, John Russell Brown PUBLISHER: Applause Theatre Book Publishers FORMAT: Paperback CATEGORY: Art & Architecture 
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 | Egyptian Art by Janice Lehmberg, Ruthie Knapp Kings, queens . . . and mummies. Egyptian art takes us back to the past, when pharaohs ruled and laborers built the pyramids. Take an archeological expedition through ancient statues, sculptures, and hieroglyphs. Full color. AUTHOR: Janice Lehmberg, Ruthie Knapp PUBLISHER: Davis Publications, Incorporated FORMAT: Paperback CATEGORY: Art & Architecture 
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 | Art & Artifact by James Putnam A survey of art depicting museums throughout the world. AUTHOR: James Putnam PUBLISHER: Thames & Hudson FORMAT: Hardcover CATEGORY: Art & Architecture 
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 | Watercolor Basics - Color by Jan Kunz Watercolor can yield brilliant, gem-like colors -- or it can make mud. The difference is knowing how color works and how different pigments behave. In this book, beginners will find the keys to great color -- from the importance of hue, value and intensity to how to capture the illusion of sunlight and luminous darks. Eight step-by-step projects show how to fill paintings with beautiful color. AUTHOR: Jan Kunz PUBLISHER: F & W Publications, Incorporated FORMAT: Paperback CATEGORY: Art & Architecture 
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 | The Art of the Fellowship of the Ring by Gary Russell, J. R. R. Tolkien Here is Tolkein's Middle Earth as it appears in the 2002 movie, THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING. This volume also includes interviews with the movie's master of special effects, the art directors and costumers, and director Peter Jackson. AUTHOR: Gary Russell, J. R. R. Tolkien PUBLISHER: Houghton Mifflin Company FORMAT: Hardcover CATEGORY: Art & Architecture 
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