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Mark Hadjipateras’s remarkable range of works, including monotypes, prints, drawings, paintings, sculpture, photosculpture, and numerous installations throughout the yearsMark Hadjipateras, Homeward presents the richly varied, fifty-year-long career of an international artist who has a deep understanding of our common roots in nature and the universal human need for belonging. His work explores nature as our shared “home” in a transhistorical exploration of prehistoric, modern, and futuristic habitats and their inhabitants. Mark Hadjipateras revisits major 20th -century movements such as surrealism, modernism, minimalism, and pop art, honoring them through his own distinct style to produce new, thought-provoking interpretations. Rendered in a remarkable range of media such as paintings, sculptures, assemblages, and site-specific installations, his forms harmoniously blend opposite qualities: movement with static form, weightlessness with volume, abstraction with figuration.

Fashion icon Iris Apfel shares her philosophy for living, unique perspective on design, and the key moments that shaped her life, along with 300 photographs from her personal collection. In the summer of 2023, as Iris Apfel welcomed her 102nd birthday, she put pen to paper to write this very special project, which Iris called her legacy book. "This is not a book of secrets--I have no secrets. Sorry to disappoint if that's what you're looking for. I have some good stories, though. And a few ideas. This book is about living, creating, and color. Because creativity and color matter. I don't want you to dress like me or think like me--that's not the idea of this book. I want you to find the colors, confidence, and creative inspiration that reflect you. My life has been filled with love, wonder, and a very deep, incurable curiosity. This book is my treasure trove of inspiration, influences, and ideas: My source. Be brave. Find your source. What makes you happy? --Much love, Iris x" With more than 300 personal photos and adorned with beautiful, unseen fabric patterns from Iris's Old World Weaver's collection, Iris Apfel: Colorful has her incredible energy radiating from every page. Here she shares her creative work, life stories, adventures, and unwavering belief in the essential power of color and creativity on a life well lived.

"Greg Heffley is in big trouble. School property has been damaged, and Greg is the prime suspect. But the crazy thing is, he's innocent. Or at least sort of. The authorities are closing in, but when a surprise blizzard hits, the Heffley family is trapped indoors. Greg knows that when the snow melts he's going to have to face the music, but could any punishment be worse than being stuck inside with your family for the holidays? To celebrate the full-color, 3D animated Disney+ production of Diary of a Wimpy Kid Christmas: Cabin Fever, we've created this special edition with an exclusive cover image.So bundle up, grab a cup of hot chocolate, and shut yourself inside with the Heffleys for a holiday story you'll never forget!"--Provided by publisher.

From an internationally acclaimed artist and social media force, a visually captivating showcase of art made from everyday objects?including tea bags, flower petals, and eggshells?with several do-it-yourself projects. Organized by artistic medium, including eggshells, matchsticks, flowers, and ink stamps made from vegetables, Red's book shares an array of creative techniques as well as stories from significant moments in her art career.

"Greg Heffley and his town voluntarily go electronics-free."--Provided by publisher.

The Diary of a Wimpy Kid Blank Journal is an open free-write journal inspired by the one Greg Heffley uses to write the famous Diary of a Wimpy Kid series. With 224 lined pages and delightful spot art by Jeff Kinney throughout, this journal invites young writers to create their own stories, doodles, and reflections. Your child can document their daily adventures, jot down funny anecdotes, or simply express their thoughts in this official Wimpy Kid blank journal. Key Features:* 224 Lined Pages: Plenty of space for writing, drawing, and self-expression.* Spot Art by Jeff Kinney: Familiar illustrations from the beloved Wimpy Kid series.* Inspiration from Greg Heffley: Encourages kids to unleash their creativity just like Greg does in his own diary. Whether your child is a budding writer, an aspiring artist, or simply a fan of the Wimpy Kid universe, this blank journal is a fantastic way to engage their imagination. Let them tell their own stories, share their thoughts, and have fun filling these pages with their unique experiences!

Greg Heffley and his family escape to a tropical island resort for some much-needed rest and relaxation, but sun poisoning, stomach troubles, and venomous creatures all threaten their vacation.

Grab your pen and write your own bestseller! Fill in the load of interactive pages, and write your own life story.

"Greg Heffley's on a losing streak. His best friend, Rowley Jefferson, has ditched him, and finding new friends in middle school is proving to be a tough task. To change his fortunes, Greg decides to take a leap of faith and turn his decisions over to chance. Will a roll of the dice turn things around, or is Greg's life destined to be just another hard-luck story?"--

This two-book hardcover gift set is a great way to introduce new readers to two laugh-out-loud series at once.The Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Best Friends Box contains the first book by Jeff Kinney in the #1 international bestselling Diary of a Wimpy Kid series along with the instant #1 global bestseller Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid: Rowley Jefferson’s Journal. This collectible box set makes an ideal gift for young readers aged 7-12 and is a must-have addition to any Diary of a Wimpy Kid collection. Included are:Diary of a Wimpy Kid:In the first book of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series, #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney introduces us to Greg Heffley: an unforgettable, unlikely hero that every family can relate to.Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid: Rowley writes about his experiences and agrees to play the role of biographer for Greg along the way. (After all, one day Greg will be rich and famous, and everyone will want to know his life’s story.) But Rowley is a poor choice for the job, and his “biography” of Greg is a hilarious mess. Give the gift of friendship—the perfect introduction to the #1 international bestselling Diary of a Wimpy Kid series by Jeff Kinney.

"In the latest diary of middle-schooler Greg Heffley, he records his attempts to spend his summer vacation sensibly indoors playing video gamemes and watching television, despite his mother's other ideas."--Provided by publisher.

Middle-schooler Greg Heffley nimbly sidesteps his father's attempts to change his wimpy ways until his father threatens to send him to military school.

Originally published: London: Cassell, 1954.

Ideally suited for the manga format, Shakespeare's classic tragedy has teenage heroes, scheming and villainous adults, heartbreaking tragedy, and the ultimate romantic plot about star-crossed lovers. Young Adult.

This sumptuous, oversized art treasury--with nearly 300 full-page reproductions of major works from museums all over the world--presents the history of Western portraiture, from its earliest beginnings in ancient art to its flowering in the Renaissance and Baroque eras to its transformation in modern times. The masters of the portrait--including Van Eyck, Leonardo, Raphael, Hals, Holbein, and Rembrandt--are all well represented, as are more recent practitioners of the genre such as Picasso, Chuck Close, and Gerhard Richter. Numerous stunning, close-up details provide an intimate view of the subjects depicted and invaluable information about the artists' techniques. Art historian Andreas Beyer's well-researched and far-ranging text offers a fascinating overview of portraiture; it is augmented by extended captions that shed light on each of the individual works, a complete bibliography, and biographies of the artists. Thomas Gainsborough's The Blue Boy, Francois Boucher's Madame de Pompadour, John Singer Sargent's Madame X, Pablo Picasso's Gertrude Stein, and scores of other masterworks by famous and less-well-known artists make this deluxe volume a joy to behold--a splendid celebration of a key aspect of our artistic heritage.