Books with author David Larwa

'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.

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.

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.

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?