Report from Engine Co. 82

From his bawdy and brave fellow firefighters to the hopeful, hateful, beautiful and beleaguered residents of the poverty-stricken district where he works, Dennis Smith tells the story of a brutalising yet rewarding profession.

Three Short Works

Here is a collection of strikingly different pieces by Flaubert: a prose poem in the voices of Death, Satan and Nero; the trials and apotheosis of a medieval saint; and the life of a selfless maid in 19th century France. Each exhibits the vigorous exactness, and the mixture of realism and romanticism, for which Flaubert is renowned.
The Dance of Death
The Legend of Saint-Julian the Hospitaller
A Simple Soul

Mies van der Rohe: European Works (Architectural Monographs No 11)

Architectural projects illustrated by B&W photos, plans, sections, elevations, hard line axonometric views, hand sketches, and short text descriptions.
 

Twenty-First Century Novels: The First Decade, Volume 1-3

Twenty-First Century Novels: The First Decade examines some of the most important fictional works published from 2000 to 2009. In order to help both students and casual readers develop a deeper understanding of these works, each title is covered in an entry that discusses style, characters, critical reception, and cultural and historical contexts, and provides recommendations of related materials and resources.

Leonardo da Vinci: The Complete Works

This requires no introduction at all. What can one say? These are the complete notebooks of Leonardo Da Vinci -- painter, sculptor, engineer, inventor, anatomist, revolutionary discoverer -- in one word, the perfect example of genius.

This captivating book provides the reader with a unique insight into the life and work of one of history's most intriguing figures. All of Leonardo Da Vinci's work is presented in this compact volume - from his paintings and frescos, to detailed reproductions of his remarkable encrypted notebooks.