Covering the history and context of tattoo design, as well as offering a comprehensive instruction in hand lettering, this guide is packed with enough detail to fascinate anyone interested in tattoo design. Learn to recreate all of the most widely used techniques-from embellishing West Coast letter forms to mastering calligraphic style-with guidance from one of today's most influential tattoo artists. Each chapter also includes an account of individual...

Bestselling author the Countess of Carnarvon tells the thrilling behind-the-scenes story of the discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun on its centennial, and explores the unparalleled life of family ancestor George Herbert-the famed Egyptologist, world-traveler, and 5th Earl of Carnarvon behind it-whose country house, Highclere Castle, is the setting of the beloved series Downton Abbey. In November 1922, the world was mesmerized by news of an astonishing...

"This book focuses on the blend of American and Mexican folk magic currently being used by those living in the US but whose roots are in the Mexican culture. This type of Mexican-American folk magic contains its own unique saints and spirits, as well as the more familiar, such as the infamous Santa Muerte. It is extremely similar to Conjure traditions of the American south and, in fact, shares a lot of crossover, demonstrating how these traditions...

But where are you really from? When your mother considers another country home, it's hard to know where you belong. When the people you live among can't pronounce your name, it's hard to know exactly who you are. And when your body no longer feels like your own, it's hard to understand your place in the world. In Stubborn Archivist, a young British Brazilian woman from South London navigates growing up between two cultures and into a fuller understanding...

"The gritty, true blue story of two remarkable cops and an equally extraordinary nurse who provided the spirit and smarts that transformed Fear City into the safest big city in America. NEW YORK'S FINEST is the story of a city's transformation through the tireless efforts of Detective Steven McDonald, Nurse Justiniano, Jack Maple, and a host of hero cops--including the great niece of Jazz Age great Josephine Baker--the finest of The Finest. The son...

The body is an incredible machine and this title introduces the gross and amazing reasons our bodies sweat. Complete with cool and colorful photos, labeled when needed, and a Let's Review! section. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

"A physician gives voice to the powerful stories of AIDS patients in Botswana."--Jacket flap.

"Seeds are essential to all life on the planet. Without seeds, there wouldn't be as many species of plants. Without plants, there wouldn't be enough oxygen and there would be less food for all life on Earth. But seeds are under threat, mostly from human activity. Global food insecurity and the effects of the climate crisis mean protecting our seeds for the future is more important than ever."--