Covering the period comprising the Renaissance and Reformation, this volume introduces a unique set of interdisciplinary biographical dictionaries providing basic information on the people who have contributed significantly to Western culture. Unlike general dictionaries which focus on political and military figures, this book covers such figures as the religious leaders who contributed to the Reformation, scientists who paved the way for a new view of the universe, and Renaissance painters, sculptors, and architects, as well as writers and musicians.
Gives readers an accessible overview of the many interlocking strands of the movement, focusing on the leading figures in Britain, Germany, France, America, Italy and Russia.
At the end of Frank Herbert's final novel, CHAPTERHOUSE: DUNE, a ship carrying a crew of refugees escapes into the uncharted galaxy, fleeing from a terrifying, mysterious enemy. The fugitives used genetic technology to revive key figures from Dune's past – including Paul Muad'Dib and Lady Jessica –to use their special talents to meet the challenges thrown at them.
Secrets of Origami: The Japanese Art of Paper Folding
Hundreds of diagrams help paperfolders at all levels create over 120 models ranging from a traditional sailboat, cicada, flapping bird and jumping frog to such less common subjects as a Japanese lady, gargoyle, octopus and a Moor at prayer. Also includes figures originated by internationally renowned origami experts.
Voices of Russian Literature presents in-depth interviews with ten of the most interesting figures writing in Russian today. These figures range from established authors such as Andrei Bitov and Ludmilla Petrushevskaya, who began their careers in the post-Stalinist thaw of the 1950s, to newcomers like Viktor Pelevin, hailed as one of the most original writers of the present era. This collection offers an insider's account of the fate of Russian literature over the past four decades.
