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  • Michelangelo: A Portrait of the Greatest Artist of the Italian Renaissance

    William E. Wallace

    Hardcover (Andre Deutsch, Oct. 1, 2019)
    Michelangelo explores the tumultuous life of the fascinating sculptor, painter, poet, architect . . . and genius. The statue of David. The Pietà. The ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. All iconic renaissance masterpieces, and all created by Michelangelo. Written by a world-renowned expert, this magnificent portrait of the artist examines Michelangelo’s unusual beginnings, tracking his meteoric rise to fame and brash, difficult-to-work-with attitude. In addition to beautiful photos of Michelangelo’s varied works, it includes images of meaningful memorabilia from his life: personal letters, preliminary sketches, sonnets, and even his birth certificate. Michelangelo paints a vivid picture of an exceptional yet deeply human individual and the remarkable times in which he lived.Reissue of The Treasures of Michelangelo in a new format, with previously removable documents now shown in photographs.
  • Defeat of the Spanish Armada

    William W. Lace

    Library Binding (Lucent Books, Jan. 1, 1997)
    Examines the pivotal naval battle in which the upstart British defeated the supposedly invincible Spanish fleet, changing the balance of power in sixteenth century Europe
  • Cowboy Fairytales: Books 1 & 2

    Lacy Williams

    eBook (Lacy Williams Books LLC, Feb. 9, 2017)
    "Alessandra..." He breathed her name—her real name. It was the first time she'd heard it since she'd been on the ranch. And then, as if he couldn't help himself, he bent his head toward her and kissed her. ”Lacy’s books are just so darn cozy and wholesome, without being cloying.” WendyTheSuperLibrarian book blogLacy Williams is the USA Today bestselling author of the acclaimed Wyoming Legacy and Sawyer Creek series. This collection includes Books 1 and 2 in the Cowboy Fairytales series:Once Upon a CowboyA princess on-the-run finds sanctuary where she least expects it… After nearly dying in an assassination attempt, Princess Alessandra of Glorvaird escapes to a place no one would ever think to look for her: small town Texas and a ranch staffed by a herd of wooly, uncouth cowboys. One cowboy in particular gets under her skin, until she sees his softer side. She knows this interlude can’t last forever, but that doesn’t stop her from wishing it might… Former Navy SEAL Gideon Hale might’ve rescued the princess from freezing to death, but the soldier doesn’t trust easily—or at all—especially when his gut tells him Alessandra is keeping secrets. But as Alessandra begins to fit into his life, he discovers another side to the princess—one that he can’t help but like. When Alessandra’s enemies close in, Gideon must fight to save the woman who has become so much more than a princess… Cowboy CharmingIf the boot fits…There’s nothing glamorous about Ethan Townsend’s life. At twenty-five, he’s given up his college education and pretty much everything else to run the family dairy farm in north Texas and provide for his two spoiled stepbrothers. When he meets a real-life princess, he can’t help but be attracted to her beauty—even though he knows she’s way out of his league.Princess Mia of Glorvaird is visiting the States to help manage her sister’s upcoming engagement ball. Bonus: she can escape the media blitz over her last—very public—breakup back home. When she meets hard-working Ethan, she realizes she’s been looking for love in all the wrong places.Even though attraction sparks, how can Ethan expect to build a real relationship with a princess? Especially when his stepbrothers sabotage him at every turn?The Cowboy Fairytales series includes these books:1. Once Upon a Cowboy2. Cowboy Charming3. The Toad Prince4. The Beastly Princess5. The Lost Princess6. Kissing Kelsey7. Courting Carrie8. Stealing Sarah9. Keeping Kayla10. Melting Megan11. The Other Princess (The Next Generation)12. The Prince’s Matchmaker (The Next Generation)”Williams delivers a smart, gentle, and uplifting novel.” Publishers Weekly on RETURN OF THE COWBOY DOCTOR.”It's the kind of story you want to curl up next to a fireplace with on a snowy Christmas Eve.” WendyTheSuperLibrarian book blog on A COWBOY FOR CHRISTMAS.”…a gentle, family-friendly success.” Publishers Weekly on THE HOMESTEADER’S SWEETHEART.Read all the novels by USA Today bestselling author Lacy Williams:Looking Back, Texas series1. Ten Dates2. Next Door Santa3. Always a Bridesmaid4. Love LessonsWyoming Legacy series1. The Homesteader’s Sweetheart2. Roping the Wrangler3. Return of the Cowboy Doctor4. The Wrangler’s Inconvenient Wife5. A Cowboy for Christmas6. Her Convenient Cowboy7. Her Cowboy DeputyThe Sawyer Creek series1. Soldier Under the Mistletoe2. The Nanny’s Christmas Wish3. The Rancher’s Unexpected Gift4. Someone Old5. Someone New6. Someone Borrowed7. The Bull Rider8. The Brother9. The Prodigal Heart of Oklahoma series1. Kissed by a Cowboy 1 & 22. Love Letters from Cowboy3. Mistletoe Cowboy4. Cowgirl for Keeps5. Jingle Bell Cowgirl6. Heart of a Cowgirl7. 3 Days with a Cowboy8. Prodigal Cowgirl
  • Nolan Ryan: Hall of Fame Baseball Superstar

    William W Lace

    Paperback (Speeding Star, May 12, 2014)
    For more than twenty-five years, Nolan Ryan thrilled audiences with his sizzling 100-plus mile-per-hour fastballs. Ryan set numerous records, including the career mark for most strikeouts and no-hitters. Follow along with the author as he weaves the tale of Ryan’s Hall-of-Fame journey.
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  • Sports Great Nolan Ryan

    William W. Lace

    Library Binding (Enslow Pub Inc, May 1, 1993)
    A biography of the pitcher for the Texas Rangers who holds the career record for most strikeouts and no-hit games
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  • The Beastly Princess: contemporary fairy tale romance

    Lacy Williams

    eBook (Lacy Williams Books LLC, Oct. 31, 2016)
    From a USA Today bestselling author comes Book 4 in the Cowboy Fairytales seriesHer scars frighten everyone away…Crown Princess Eloise is used to tabloid headlines calling her a monster and touting her fiery temper. The headlines are true, after all. Although an automobile accident years ago scarred her and stole her dreams, she still has a responsibility to her people. So when her dying father demands she show the media a softer side, she can’t refuse. The problem is she doesn’t have a softer side. Add a cowboy that sees the woman beyond the scars and Eloise finds she can’t hide anymore…Pro bull rider Cody Austin was only supposed to be in Glorvaird to stand up in his buddy’s wedding. But when he ends up a temporary prisoner in the castle, things take a serious turn. He finds himself drawn to the crown princess, drawn even to the emotional scars that she works so hard to hide. The more time they spend together, the more he sees the true princess behind the walls she has so carefully constructed.But when Cody’s uncle falls desperately ill and Cody must return home, will the princess continue on in kindness, or return to being a beast?The Beastly Princess is a contemporary western retelling of the Beauty and the Beast fairytale and Book 4 in the Cowboy Fairytales series.Other titles include:*Once Upon a Cowboy (1)*Cowboy Charming (2)*The Toad Prince (3)*The Lost Princess (5)
  • Blacks in Film

    William W. Lace

    Library Binding (Lucent Books, Aug. 25, 2008)
    A high-quality history series places important topics of the African-American experience in context so that readers will understand the connection between black history and the sweep of America's story.
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  • The Indian Ocean Tsunami of 2004

    William W. Lace

    eBook (Chelsea House Publications, Jan. 1, 2008)
    On December 26, 2004, a gigantic earthquake ripped apart the floor of the Indian Ocean off the coast of Sumatra. The force of the quake, sent a tsunami, in all directions toward unprotected shores and unwarned populations. This title shows how the earthquake and tsunami changed the way nations are tracking natural-disaster warnings.
  • Mysterious Deaths - The Little Princes in the Tower

    William W. Lace

    Hardcover (Lucent Books, June 1, 1996)
    In 1483, Richard III imprisoned his young nephews, Edward and Richard, in the Tower of London. They were never seen again. This intriguing mystery was reinvestigated in 1674 when two decaying skeletons were unearthed from inside the Tower. The case continues to be unsolved.
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  • Elizabethan England

    William W. Lace

    Hardcover (Lucent, Aug. 23, 2005)
    During the 45-year reign of Queen Elizabeth I of England, her country became a world power and underwent a renaissance in music, architecture, literature and drama. At the same time, England's military victories and bold explorations laid the foundations of the British Empire.
  • Medieval Cathedral

    William W. Lace

    Hardcover (Lucent, Sept. 1, 2000)
    Describes the design and construction of the great Gothic cathedrals that were built in Western Europe in the Middle Ages.
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  • Mummification and Death Rituals of Ancient Egypt

    William W. Lace

    Hardcover (Referencepoint Pr Inc, Aug. 1, 2012)
    Looks at the beliefs and death rituals of the ancient Egyptians, highlighting mummification.
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