Stunning and brutally powerful, Falconer tells the story of a man named Farragut, his crime and punishment, and his struggle to remain a man in a universe bent on beating him back into childhood. Only John Cheever could deliver these grand themes with the irony, unforced eloquence, and exhilarating humor that make Falconer such a triumphant work of the moral imagination.
Christmas is a wonderful and busy time of year. And Christmas long ago was also hurried for shepherds in the fields and wise men who witnessed the star of wonder and went in haste to welcome the Babe. Celebrate the Savior's birth with these 26 fun and easy projects featuring Star of Wonder fabric from Benartex.
In this absorbing introduction, Ian Shaw, one of the foremost authorities on Ancient Egypt, describes how our current ideas about Egypt are based not only on the thrilling discoveries made by early Egyptologists but also on fascinating new kinds of evidence produced by modern scientific and linguistic analyses. He also explores the changing influences on our responses to these finds, by examining the impact of Egyptology on various aspects of popular culture such as literature, cinema, opera, and contemporary art.
Simple Sewing with a French Twist: An Illustrated Guide to Sewing Clothes and Home Accessories with Style
The inimitable Celine Dupuy presents sewers of all skill levels with more than fifty projects, each with a touch of something wonderfully, whimsically French. Including easy items to sew for the home, fashion accessories, delightful gifts, and innovative ideas for customizing your favorite pieces of furniture, these chic patterns will inspire you.
All the designs use a rib stitch which gives each jacket a flexible fit. To create the dressy Turtleback on the Town, use a yarn with a touch of glitter. For the baby jacket, use an extra soft DK yarn. If a yarn is soft and pliable, it will work well with these patterns. This is a pop-on garment that will quickly become your favorite!
