Books published by publisher Diane Pub Co

First published in 1726, Gulliver s Travels is one of the first truly great novels -- a brilliant combination of fantasy, adventure, & satire. The centuries have done nothing to dispel the wonder & excitement of Gulliver s voyages to Lilliput, land of midgets, & Brobdingnag, land of giants, while the unflinching insights into the human condition of Gulliver s later voyages are as relevant today as ever. This abridgment includes all the book s major incidents & allows younger readers to experience the full flavor of the original. Fact-filled columns & pages explore the themes of the book & its historical background, including the life & times of Jonathan Swift, the layers of meaning behind the story, & the impact of the book on world culture. Illustrated. DK edition.

New York: Harcourt Brace, 1995. WENDELL MINOR: ART FOR THE WRITTEN WORLD: TWENTY-FIVE YEARS OF BOOK COVER . 154 pages. Illustrated. Index, Permissions. An incredible collection of book cover art by the renowned award winning artist--including Harper Lee's TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, David McCullough's TRUMAN, James Michener's ALASKA, Ray Bradbury's THE ILLUSTRATED MAN, Willa Cather's MY ANTONIA and many others. Introduction by the Pulitzer Prize winning author, DAVID McCULLOUGH (TRUMAN, JOHN ADAMS). A fine copy in a near fine pictorial dust jacket Buckram. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Harcourt Brace 0151956146

A sequel to "A Coney Island of the Mind", & written 40 years after the original in what Ferlinghetti has called "a poetry seizure" that lasted more than a year, this collection is a sequence of 101 related poems with recurrent themes. The author also thinks of it as a kind of caustic critique of modern poetry, including confrontations with or parodies of major figures in the literary avant-garde before the arrival of the Beat generation, notably Pound & Eliot, Beckett & Joyce. A self-styled "stand-up tragedian," Ferlinghetti has been called "the foremost chronicler of our times."

Explores the history & culture of Japan by narrating the biography of notable people from different walks of life & different periods in history. Features major figures from Japanese history, ancient to modern: the Prince of Sacred Virtue -- Shotoku Taichi; female authors Murasaki Shikibu & Sei Shonagon; the brother warriors (samurai) Yoritomo & Yoshitsune; Buddhist leader Nichiren; tea ceremony master Sen No Rikyu; Okuni, founder of Kabuki theater; Mitsui Shuho, a bride from a wealthy merchant family; haiku poet Basho; Zen painter Hokusa; Saigo Takemori, the last samurai; feminist Hani Motoko; & Akio Morita, founder of Sony Corp.

When he was 17 years old, Ben Franklin ran away from home. He wanted a better life. Soon he became a rich man. But Ben wanted to help other people. He began a fire company & a police force. He built a library. Ben found out new things about electricity. His work saved people's lives. Then Ben tried to solve problems between England & the colonies. Nothing worked. War broke out. During the war, Ben lived in France. He raised money to help pay for guns. America won the war. Ben never stopped working to make the world a better place. This is the story of how he succeeded. Illustrations. Juvenile audiences.

A delightful re-telling, with beautiful color illustrations, of the classic story by Lewis Carroll about a young girl named Alice, who followed the White Rabbit down the big rabbithole. Imagine having a conversation with a Blue Caterpillar on top of a mushroom. Or sitting down to tea with a March Hare, a Mad Hatter & a very gentle little Dormouse! Of course it wasn't much fun listening to the tearful Mock Turtle telling her his sad story, or being the guest of the Queen of Hearts. "Off with his head!" or "Off with her head!" was the terrible Queen's favorite command when any of the players at her Croquet Party upset her. No wonder Alice was glad to make her escape!

Kwanzaa is a African-American holiday celebrated from Dec. 26th to Jan. 1st & inspired by African traditions & harvest festivals. Here, you can learn about the origins & traditions of the holiday & how it is celebrated. Then, you can follow the craft projects to make colorful holiday decorations, gifts, games, & wonderful treats to eat. All you will need are everyday household supplies & the clear, step-by-step instructions & pictures in this book. You will see how to make: miniature fruits & vegetables; a place mat & candleholder; African trade beads; candles; African patterns; decorations with Swahili words; Kwanzaa Star Game; African proverb scroll; an elephant bank; peanut butter cookies & fudge, & corn muffins; & a parade of African animals.

What were the first articles of clothing made of? When did humans start working with leather? What color were the shoes of the Romans? Though born of the basic need to protect ourselves from cold & dust, clothing styles soon became a showcase of inventiveness, an excuse to appear in public in the latest fashions. Celebrated for his richly detailed illustrations, author/artist Ventura traces graphically the evolution of clothing styles, fabrics, & uses throughout history, with eye-catching & humor-filled drawings of the world's various & fascinating attire. An examination of people's clothing allows us to go over the important stages of history.