Books published by publisher Scala Arts Publishers Inc.

Wit, whimsy, heartache, tragedy, triumph, and biblical truth! A magical adventure of animals traveling worldwide to Noah's ark. Max, a Scottish terrier, takes his usual morning trot down to the loch where he hears a mysterious Voice humming in the reeds saying, "Come to me.... Follow the fire cloud." He embarks on an unknown journey from Scotland, meeting other animals along the way, including Liz, a brilliant, petite black cat from France. Max and Liz become the brave leaders for their group and eventually for the entire ark. The mysterious journey, filled with danger, humor, trials, and triumphs, leads them across Europe to the Middle East. The moment of arrival for these animals is spectacular, as the ark is miraculously transformed into the animals' natural habitats. Throughout the prior 100 years, Noah and family have to endure ridicule from villagers while building the ark. Now, this family must painfully witness the loss of lives and total destruction of the earth through the mighty flood. After the journey to the ark, the voyage in the ark begins. Liz finds ways to keep the animals occupied, including daily exercise led by the flamingos and talent night, where the animals entertain each other with their natural abilities. But a sinister plot develops. Someone is out to kill Noah and his family. Liz follows clues that lead her to discover a stowaway who has deceived them all. Max and Liz foil the plot, but at a high price. The end climaxes with unexpected twists and turns, taking the listener from despair to hope.

• Features exquisite new photography of a selection from the Harvard Museum of Comparative Zoology's remarkable collection of glass marine animals created by Leopold and Rudolph Blaschka• Published to celebrate Harvard University's new restoration and permanent display of these exquisite glass marine objects, still relevant to marine study today• First publication featuring any of the models from this exceptional collection, the second largest in the worldDelicate jellyfish and anemones, octopus, tentacled squid, and bizarre-looking soft-bodied sea creatures were meticulously recreated in glass by father and son artists Leopold and Rudolf Blaschka in the late nineteenth century. Renowned for their beauty and exacting detail, the Blaschka invertebrate models were commissioned by universities and museums throughout the world as teaching models for students of natural science and marine life. Illustrated here for the first time with breathtaking new photography are 60 of the most exquisite models from the exceptional collection of Harvard University's Museum of Comparative Zoology. Together with Harvard's famous Glass Flowers, a new exhibit of these restored glass animals now comprises the largest Blaschka collection on display in the world. Bursting with intricate details and stunning photography, this elegantly designed book will be a must for all those interested in marine biology, the delicate art of glass craftsmanship, the history of science, and the quiet beauty of the natural world.Elizabeth R. Brill brings singular expertise to her work as Preservation Specialist of Blaschka marine invertebrates by combining backgrounds in both marine ecology and the art of flame working. Florian Huber is a philosopher and historian of science at Leuphana University, Germany, investigating the story of the Blaschka models at the intersection of art, science, and crafts. David O. Brown works worldwide as a producer, writer, and cameraman specializing in marine and aquatic subjects.

In today’s world, many people are still living in the hurts and pains of their past and as such give little or nothing to their present life. This book Loving Beyond Hurt helps you realize that the ability to love and be loved comes from God and He alone can make you love far beyond your hurts. It also teaches you the various types of love and how they are applicable to you.Truth is, recovering from a relationship loss or divorce and pains from the past can be a very herculean task and has a way of affecting our behavioral patterns and even our reading ability, thus this book Loving Beyond Hurt tries to address the issue of recovery from past hurts and pains in such a brief and concise manner so you won't have to read for too long before you get answers to the questions on your mind. Its a must read for every individual as it provides tangible help for hurting wives, help for hurting men, help for hurting pastors and for everyone in general. It will sure guide you in your journey to moving on to the future.

George Washington spoke of the 'Republican model of Government' as 'the experiment entrusted to the hands of the American people'. At its heart was the presidency. As the nation grew strong, the presidency evolved into the world's mightiest office. Washington, as the first president, devoutly wished that the precedents he established 'be fixed on true principles'. Tempered by the times, each president has lent his talents and some have given their lives, to Washington's 'great experiment'. The profiles presented in The Presidents reflect how each president, in his own way has committed himself to Washington's first precedent: 'The preservation of the sacred fire of liberty'. This newly revised and re-designed book is published with the White House Historical Association. The important stories of the lives and administrations of each of the forty-three American presidents from George Washington to George W. Bush are illustrated by portraits in the White House collection. Gilbert Stuart's famous p

The first in Scala's 4-Fold series designed to appeal to children, using innovative horizontal and vertical fold-outs to highlight and explain the most popular pictures in the Prado Museum, Spain. Produced in conjunction with Bank Street College, New York, this is a delightful presentation of the Prado Museum's collections, which asks the child to enjoy and assess the pictures through a series of questions and interesting nuggets of information. This book is an excellent example of how to introduce great art to a younger audience in an exciting and stimulating way.

Features whimsical rhyming couplets for each letter All illustrations are from vintage circus posters There is no better place to learn your ABCs than at the circus! Only there can you work your way through the alphabet with acrobats, bears, clowns, dogs, elephants, and many more. Beautifully illustrated with vintage circus posters from the Tibbals Circus Collection at the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, this entertaining book is the perfect read for children of all ages.