Books with author David Larks

'This enchanting book explores the realm of elves, pixies, leprechauns, dryads and other mythical creatures. Nearly 200 extraordinary drawings and full-colour paintings combine to produce a book which has stood the test of time since it was first published.' Kindred Sprit on Faeries. It has been 25 years since Brian Froud and Alan Lee created the delightful, imaginative and surprising Faeries - a book that quickly became a massive international bestseller and went on to sell more than a million copies worldwide. In celebration of Faeries 25th Anniversary, Pavilion is delighted o publish a special edition featuring eight new pages and 20 new pieces of art by Froud and Lee. The artists have also contributed new introductions.

The counterpart to his bestselling Barn: The Art of a Working Building and years in the making, David Larkin's latest visual documentary book is a tour of the intriguing architecture of mills from their medieval beginnings to present day uses. Windmills, watermills, gristmills, sawmills and other kinds of naturally powered buildings from throughout the United States and Europe are revealed in unique, stunning photographs and drawings. Here, you'll discover mills still in full use, historically restored mills, as well as mills that have been converted into splendidly charming contemporary living spaces. In one chapter, stories documenting the complete restoration of gristmills are captured in picture-by-picture sequences. Also documented is the transformation of a towering early nineteenth-centruy English windmill into a beautifully appointed home-an outstanding representation of the possibilities these structures offer of today's lifestyle.The highly engaging history and profound beauty of these handcrafted structures-all presented in print for the first time-will attract anyone interested in history, architecture, and historic preservation.

This imaginative book offers a unique approach to our world “going green,” through the wide eyes of a little girl. Combined with beautiful illustrations, the story unfolds with each surprising change that is noticed by the girl. First, it happens to her good friend, Cynthia beginning with a leaf…then a branch. She observes many more people changing in very special ways. She watches as Congress “goes green” and even the President and First Family are in various states of metamorphoses. Although some people are slower to change, will the entire planet eventually “go green”? And, what will happen to the little girl?

The Emmaus Road Series continues as the stories of Israel’s earliest fathers are explored in this fully illustrated novel. Abram, a man whose wife is unable to bear children, is promised as many descendants as the stars of the sky. Isaac, his promised child, must be offered as a sacrifice in a harrowing test of faith for his father. And his son Jacob, a mischievous twin, spends his life wrestling against various misfortune before wrestling with God himself. Discover how Christ provides through impossible circumstances and keeps his promises from generation to generation.

Bridge the gap between using a Mac at home and at the office Now that you love your Mac at home, you want to use one at the office without missing a beat of productivity or professionalism. This unique guide shows you how. You’ll find best Mac business practices for handling word processing, spreadsheet and presentation creation, task and project management, and graphics. The book also explores topics such as hardware maintenance, how to synchronize with multiple computers, data backup, and communication with Windows networks. Covers the nuts and bolts of using a Mac at work, including synchronizing with multiple computers, backing up data, and communicating with Windows networks Goes beyond simple coverage of Microsoft Office or iWork to show you how to professionally create and interact with typical office systems and documents Provides best software and best practices for creating and using spreadsheets, word processing documents, and slide presentations on a Mac Gives you helpful guidelines and suggestions that can be lacking in an office where the IT department is focused primarily on PCs Find out the best ways to use your Mac in the office and get more productive than ever!

Billy Dawson is a new born Christian. He is also a sixth grader who wants to help his class win a trip to Disneyland. He is often torn between his pride and humility, and continually asks himself, What would Jesus do?Billy has to deal with sibling rivalry, neighborhood bullies, and the dilemma of whether he should serve himself or his classmates. Billy learns that being a hero comes from helping others, even if his ego is bruised in the process. He also learns that there is more to music than country hoedowns, and that sometimes you may have to fight to protect the ones you love, even if it is your older sister. Billy comes to appreciate that if he puts his trust in Jesus, sets aside personal ambition, and tries to help others, all will be well. Maybe not the way he expected, but even better.

Almost everyone in town knew Bailey as the "Junkyard Elephant" because the Zookeeper would allow Bailey to leave the zoo everyday to spend time at the junkyard performing his stunts. In the junkyard, Bailey could use his imagination, a few selected props and his astounding acrobatic skills to create death-defying stunts. Dexter, who was the owner of the junkyard, loved watching Bailey design and perfect his stunts. When the circus came to town, Bailey, along with many other animals with circus dreams, couldn't wait to show off his amazing acrobatic skills. The Ringmaster, however, didn't think a great big zoo elephant would be a good fit for an acrobatic routine. Little did he know what kind of special performing gifts an ordinary elephant from the zoo could have. With the help and encouragement of Flat-Top Sam and his dog Max, the Ringmaster would come to learn that Bailey was more than just an ordinary zoo elephant.