"Autor número #1 en ventas del del New York Times"¡Bienvenidos al emocionante viaje de la paternidad y la maternidad! Del autor del Best Seller DIARIO PARA ESTOICOS, presentamos este nuevo libro dirigido a aquellas personas interesadas en utilizar las enseñanzas y valores de la filosofía estoica en la crianza de sus hijosConvertirse en padre o madre es mucho más que un proceso biológico; es un compromiso inquebrantable con el esfuerzo, el sacrificio y, sobre todo, el amor. Cada día, nos enfrenta
Vincent van Gogh was one of the greatest of the Post-Impressionist painters, though he experienced much turmoil in his personal life. After admitting himself to the Saint-Paul Asylum following a severe mental health crisis, Van Gogh began his recuperation by painting the asylum garden, notably its irises. We are honoured to feature this seminal painting from the J. Paul Getty Museum in our collection.
The Adventures of Asterix, our series in partnership with Les Editions Albert Rene, channels the spirit of Asterix the Gaul from the celebrated comic book series. In these stories, Asterix, along with his friend Obelix and canine companion Dogmatix, ventures to lands near and far with unwavering ingenuity and just a little bit of magic potion. This series is a chance to share the joy of these classic stories with a new audience.
Lifelong artist Gary Grayson s affinity for both antique prints and modern graphic design is on display in the digital artworks behind this cover. His distinctive style is an eclectic mix of vintag...
Our Red Velvet design is inspired by a piece of a 15th-century velvet dalmatic. It is patterned with a seven-lobed shield that contains an artichoke-like botanical shape adorned with tiny floral patterns on each side. The patterning was created using brocaded gilt metal thread, an expensive and painstaking procedure, making velvets such as this some of the most highly prized luxury fabrics of the Renaissance.
This cover comes from the 1789 binding of Missale Sacri Ordinis Praedicatorum, printed during the Settecento period by Octavio Puccinelli publishers. During this time bookbinding became at once simpler and yet more complex. The sewing was done on recessed cords to give the spines a smooth appearance and so, while the structure of books was uncomplicated, decoration became increasingly elaborate.
Vincent van Gogh was one of the greatest of the Post-Impressionist painters, though he experienced much turmoil in his personal life. After admitting himself to the Saint-Paul Asylum following a severe mental health crisis, Van Gogh began his recuperation by painting the asylum garden, notably its irises. We are honoured to feature this seminal painting from the J. Paul Getty Museum in our collection.
Legend has it that hanging a Bird of Happiness in one s home will bring good health and fortune to all who live under its warm embrace. Artist Nadezhda Sokolova, also known as Nadya Sokolova, has taken inspiration from this classic tale of Russian folklore with this Firebird design. Using her unique style of batik painting on silk, Sokolova captures the warmth and optimism of these wood chip birds.
Rinpa is a leading historical school of Japanese painting, established in 17th-century Kyoto, whose artists were known for working in a wide range of formats. This Natsu design shows a section of a paper screen with various types of blooms often believed to follow the ancient Japanese language of flowers.
Legend has it that hanging a Bird of Happiness in one s home will bring health and happiness. Artist Nadezhda Sokolova has taken inspiration from this classic tale of Russian folklore with this Firebird design. Using her unique style of batik painting on silk, Sokolova captures the warmth and optimism of these wood chip birds.
A man as tormented as he was beloved, Oscar Wilde (1854 1900) overcame a life of extraordinary ups and downs to become a world-renowned playwright, author and poet. Oppressed by a largely homophobic world, Wilde remained resilient. He used his experiences to form brilliant, if controversial, literary works, including The Importance of Being Earnest. Today, he is remembered as one of the most influential writers of the Victorian era.
Showcasing silk dyed with beni (the pigment extracted from safflower petals) and lacquered in gold, this kimono design dates to the Edo period (1615 1868), when it was used as a costume for the theatrical style known as Noh. Karaori refers specifically to the exquisitely embroidered woman s kimono for which traditional Noh theatre was renowned.
"La vida es corta. No nos olvidemos de lo más importante de nuestra vida, vivir para los demás y hacerles el bien."-Marco Aurelio Convertirse en padre o madre es algo más que un proceso biológico: es un compromiso de por vida, de sacrificio, servicio y, lo más importante, amor. Es un reto levantarse cada día y poner a tus hijos en primer lugar. Experimentarás momentos de heroica compasión y humillante fracaso, a veces en el mismo día. Incluye ofrece 366 meditaciones atemporales sobre la crianza
Our black and gold Onyx design reproduces an 1835 goatskin leather book binding crafted in Amsterdam by Friedrich W.J.C. Kolb. The binding was originally designed to contain a Latin oration on the...