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Martin Chuzzlewit: Routledge Library Editions: Charles Dickens Volume 10 (Routledge Library Editions: Charles Dickens #Vol. 10)
by Sylvere MonodAlthough enjoyed my many as a masterpiece of Dickens’ comic writing, Martin Chuzzlewit has long been underrated by professional critics. This volume redresses the balance by devoting its attention to a full critical discussion of the novel and by including a full survey of the critical positions held in the past. As well as discussing the themes of selfishness and hypocrisy, the history of the text is also explored, as is the complex relationship between Dickens and the United States which played a great part in the development of the novel and exerted considerable influence on it early reception.
Martin Scorsese Presents The Blues: A Musical Journey
by Peter GuralnickA companion book to the PBS documentary series exploring the history of the blues and its contribution to American culture and music worldwide.A companion to the groundbreaking documentary series, this volume is a unique and timeless celebration of the blues, from writers and artists as esteemed and revered as the music that moved them.Included in this stunning collection are:Essays by David Halberstam, Hilton Als, Suzan-Lori Parks, Elmore Leonard, Luc Sante, John Edgar Wideman, and many othersTimeless archival pieces by writers such as Stanley Booth, Paul Oliver, and Mack McCormickEvocative color illustrations and rare vintage photographyIlluminating and in-depth conversations and portraits of musicians, ranging from Robert Johnson and Bessie Smith to John Lee Hooker and Eric ClaptonLyrics of legendary blues compositionsPersonal essays by the series directors Martin Scorsese, Charles Burnett, Richard Pearce, Wim Wenders, Marc Levin, Mike Figgis, and Clint EastwoodExcerpts from literary masters James Baldwin, Ralph Ellison, Eudora Welty, Zora Neale Hurston, Langston Hughes, and William FaulknerTracing the art form’s path from juke joints, house parties, and recording studios to musicians such as Elvis Presley, The Rolling Stones, and The Beatles, Martin Scorsese Presents The Blues proves, in the words of Willie Dixon, “The blues are the roots; every-thing else is the fruits.”Praise for Martin Scorsese Presents The Blues“Richly detailed . . . the book has a wealth of material with a lot of riffs and personal takes by talented writers.” —USA Today“A must-read for any blues fans.” —Chicago Tribune“Essential . . . for anyone who cares about American history, black culture, and current music.” —Miami Herald“Even if you’re a blues hound with hundreds of discs in your collection, this book is a learning experience, and richly enjoyable.” —Kansas City Star
Martini Fundamentals Of Anatomy And Physiology: Applications Manual
by William C. Ober Claire W. Garrison Ralph T. Hutchings Frederic Martini Kathleen WelchThis Applications Manual supplements your textbook and helps you apply the concepts of anatomy and physiology to your daily life. The information it contains will be useful to everyone and especially valuable for those planning a career as a health professional. Has a lot of photographs and illustrations to assist you.
Marvel Black Panther Wakanda Atlas
by Evan NarcisseUncover the mysteries of Black Panther&’s Wakanda.From the Golden City, Birnin Zana, to the mountainous Jabari-Lands and even beyond space and time to the intergalactic Planet Bast, this book charts Wakanda and its key locations as never seen before.With stunning new artwork by celebrated artists alongside authoritative commentary, discover illuminating insights into the importance of these locales for T&’Challa, Shuri, the Dora Milaje, and the wider Marvel Universe.Featuring: - Authoritative essays endorsed by Marvel that explore the different locations of Wakanda and explain the country&’s importance within the wider Marvel Universe.- Illustrated maps showcase Wakanda and its key sites of interest.- Includes brand-new maps and artworks by specially commissioned illustrators.Marvel Black Panther: Wakanda Atlas is a must-have volume for adult fans of Black Panther comics looking to learn more about the world, as well as pop culture aficionados and lovers of contemporary cartography and illustrations, collectors of Marvel comics, prestige art books, and other licensed Marvel products wanting a luxury coffee-table book to keep.
Marvel Black Widow: Secrets of a Super-spy
by Melanie ScottWho is Black Widow? Master spy? Avenger? S.H.I.E.L.D. agent?Natasha Romanoff is all this and much more. With a past cloaked in mystery and disinformation, it's hard to tell truth from deception. That's why Black Widow: Secrets of a Super-Spy is an invaluable guide to this most secretive of heroes.Expertly written, lavishly illustrated, and boasting a stunning new cover artwork by Jen Bartel, the book traces Natasha's extraordinary journey from Soviet assassin to Super Hero. Fearless, formidable, and steeped in the world of espionage, Black Widow is one of Marvel Comics' most unique and enduring Super Heroes. No Black Widow or Marvel fan will want to miss this.© 2020 MARVEL
Marvel Comics For Dummies
by Troy BrownfieldExplore the iconic super heroes and storylines from Marvel Comics You may be familiar with heroic characters from Marvel Comics like Black Panther, Iron Man, and Wolverine, or villains like Loki and Thanos. But how much do you know about Squirrel Girl, Cyclops, or the Leader? With over 85 years of comics published since their founding, the Marvel Comics archive is a vast universe of iconic stories and legendary characters. Marvel Comics For Dummies is your shortcut to navigating this immense collection of heroes and their adventures. Learn the background of key characters, explore essential storylines, and discover the interconnectedness of the Marvel universe. Created in collaboration with Marvel Comics, this full-color guide contains striking comic book artwork along with interesting insights that serve as an exciting map to the Marvel universe. Uncover Marvel’s origin story Get to know iconic Marvel super heroes and villains Tour the Marvel Comics Multiverse Make sense of Marvel’s many super-hero teams Explore definitive storylines that span the history of Marvel Comics From curious newbie to long-time reader, Marvel Comics For Dummies brings the Marvel Multiverse to life.
Marvel Comics: The Untold Story
by Sean HoweThe defining, behind-the-scenes chronicle of one of the most extraordinary, beloved, and dominant pop cultural entities in America’s history -- Marvel Comics – and the outsized personalities who made Marvel including Martin Goodman, Stan Lee, and Jack Kirby. “Sean Howe’s history of Marvel makes a compulsively readable, riotous and heartbreaking version of my favorite story, that of how a bunch of weirdoes changed the world…That it’s all true is just frosting on the cake.” —Jonathan LethemFor the first time, Marvel Comics tells the stories of the men who made Marvel: Martin Goodman, the self-made publisher who forayed into comics after a get-rich-quick tip in 1939, Stan Lee, the energetic editor who would shepherd the company through thick and thin for decades and Jack Kirby, the WWII veteran who would co-create Captain America in 1940 and, twenty years later, developed with Lee the bulk of the company’s marquee characters in a three-year frenzy. Incorporating more than one hundred original interviews with those who worked behind the scenes at Marvel over a seventy-year-span, Marvel Comics packs anecdotes and analysis into a gripping narrative of how a small group of people on the cusp of failure created one of the most enduring pop cultural forces in contemporary America.
Marvel Encyclopedia New Edition
by Melanie Scott James Hill Alan CowsillThe best-selling, official, and definitive guide to the characters of the dynamic, ever-expanding Marvel Universe.Compiled by a team of comic book experts in close collaboration with Marvel Comics, this fully updated and expanded edition features more than 1,200 iconic Superheroes and villains, with hundreds of expanded entries detailing their adventures since the previous edition (2019). Major new characters have also been added, and the latest Marvel Universe crossover events, such as Judgment Day, Empyre, and War of the Realms, are included as in-depth features. With every character illustrated with superb artwork from the original Marvel Comics, this is the one book every Marvel fan must own.© 2023 MARVEL
Marvel Encyclopedia, New Edition
by Stan Lee Adam Bray DK Stephen WiacekDiscover the essential facts about Marvel Comics&’ timeless heroes such as Captain America, Spider-Man, and Iron Man and villains like Thanos, Loki, and Kingpin. Keep up with the ever-expanding Marvel Universe with the new edition of DK&’s best-selling Marvel Encyclopedia, featuring an introduction by Marvel Comics supremo Stan Lee. Updated and expanded, this definitive Who&’s Who of Marvel Comics reveals vital info and secret histories of more than 1200 classic and brand new Marvel characters, and provides the lowdown on recent key events including Civil War 2, Secret Empire, and Infinity Countdown.Marvel Encyclopedia features:- Authoritative, Marvel-approved text for more than 1,200 Marvel characters.- Most comprehensive reference guide to Marvel Comics characters on the market, from iconic heroes and villains to a multitude of lesser-known, supporting characters- Lavishly illustrated format will appeal to both Marvel Comics aficionados and more casual fans- A to Z and ranked presentation of characters provides an accessible framework, which is supported with an extensive index- Contains new entries for more than 20 charactersFrom iconic teams such as the Avengers, X-Men, and Guardians of the Galaxy to fan favorites Black Panther, Deadpool, and Captain Marvel to rising stars Amadeus Cho, Squirrel Girl and the Exiles, every significant Marvel character is showcased with the latest comic artwork. Meticulously researched, expertly written, and stunningly illustrated, the Marvel Encyclopedia boasts newly commissioned cover art by one of Marvel&’s hottest up-and-coming talents. This unique, in-depth, and accessible encyclopedia is an indispensable guide to Marvel Comics that devoted fans and newcomers alike will return to time and again.© 2020 MARVEL
Marvel Greatest Comics: 100 Comics that Built a Universe
by Melanie Scott Stephen Wiacek100 Marvel comics that built a universe.Which comic books have helped define Marvel Comics and make them the pop-culture phenomenon they are today? Find out in Marvel Greatest Comics, a compelling showcase of some of the most trailblazing and inspiring comic books ever created. From the groundbreaking original Human Torch and his aquatic adversary Namor, the Sub-Mariner in 1939 to the game-changing 1960s Super Hero icons such as Spider-Man, the Avengers, and the Fantastic Four, to smart modern makeovers in the 21st century like Guardians of the Galaxy and Squirrel Girl, Marvel have set the pace.This book's specially curated and expertly appraised selection is a stunningly illustrated and insightful assessment of Marvel Comics and its legacy through the comics that made the company great. These are the comics that changed the face of an industry. These are Marvel's greatest comics.© 2020 MARVEL
Marvel La Enciclopedia (Marvel Encyclopedia)
by DKEsta magnífica guía del Universo Marvel presenta más de 1200 personajes atemporales de Marvel Comics. Las entradas de los héroes y villanosicónicos incluyen sus más recientes aventuras. Además, se han documentado exhaustivamente los últimos crossover del Universo Marvel, como Guerra Civil II e Imperio Secreto.Los diversos personajes vienen representados con ilustraciones de los mejores artistas de Marvel Comics y acompañados de detallados perfiles redactados por un equipo de expertos en los cómics de Marvel.
Marvel Monsters: Creatures Of The Marvel Universe Explored
by Kelly KnoxAll Super Heroes need a monster to fight, or a monstrous sidekick to help them. Some are even monsters themselves. This comprehensive field guide to Marvel flora, fauna, and beasts great and small shows off claws, teeth, tails, and wings in sumptuous, never-seen-before detail. From tyrannosaurus rexes from alternative worlds and genetically modified deinonychuses from the future to purple cat-sized dragons and swamp monsters, the Marvel multiverse is brimming with creatures both heroic and villainous. Explore swamps and the Savage Lands and more. Discover aerial beasts, artificially created creatures, and even monster team-ups. This anthology is a beautifully curated guide to the best and the worst and ensures you will never get Fin Fang Foom and Tim Boom Ba mixed up again! © 2021 MARVEL
Marvel Myths and Legends: The epic origins of Thor, the Eternals, Black Panther, and the Marvel Universe
by James HillExplore the fabled myths and epic legends of the vast and vibrant Marvel Universe.Visit the dawn of time to witness the birth of the Celestials and their warring creations, the Eternals and Deviants. Discover the pantheons of Thor, the Asgardians, and their Olympian rivals. Wonder at the arcane origins of Doctor Strange, the Sorcerer Supreme. Behold the new and ancient gods of Wakanda and the Black Panthers. Celebrate the rise of Atlantis and its royal protector Namor, the Sub-Mariner.These are the spectacular sagas and mythic tales that define and underpin the Marvel Universe.© 2020 MARVEL
Marvel Studios Cross-Sections
by Liz MarshamA unique look inside the Marvel Cinematic Universe, featuring cross-section artworks of key locations, vehicles, and objects from the blockbuster films.From Iron Man’s armor to the Guardians of the Galaxy’s ship, Marvel Studios: Incredible Cross-Sections takes fans far beyond the MCU moments seen on screen. The fresh insights within will enrich any fan’s viewing experience, making them feel like they’re seeing classic MCU moments for the first time!Discover incredible cross-sections from across the Marvel Cinematic Universe:STUNNING, BRAND-NEW ART: Pore over twenty specially commissioned artworks that deconstruct the famous places, vehicles, and objects of the MCU, with never-before-seen details that give new context to memorable movie moments.THE MCU IN UNPARALLELED DETAIL: Annotated throughout with detailed explanations for each entry, alongside data files full of key information.A MUST-HAVE GIFT FOR MARVEL FANS: The perfect Marvel gift for MCU and Super Hero fans eager for more information about this expansive and exciting franchise. As Marvel’s heroes have battled across our screens, they have visited amazing locations, wielded fantastical weapons, and piloted incredible vehicles. But so often we’ve been left wondering about what isn’t shown: what was behind that closed door? How does that weapon work?Now, those questions find answers as the outer layer of iconic Marvel Cinematic Universe moments is peeled away. From Avengers Tower to the S.H.I.E.L.D. Helicarrier, the hidden inner workings of many of Marvel Studios’ most awesome creations are finally revealed.© 2025 MARVEL
Marvel Super Graphic: A Visual Guide to the Marvel Comics Universe (Marvel)
by Tim LeongMarvel Super Graphic is a delightfully entertaining and fresh look at the Marvel comics universe through the mighty metrics of colorful infographics.How many stomach-soothing tablets would Galactus need if he ate the Earth? Clobber versus smash: Who won each fight between the Thing and the Hulk? How worthy is each individual who has hefted Thor’s hammer? Which Marvel heroes play musical instruments? What’s on the Kingpin’s mind? Author and designer Tim Leong has creatively visualized dozens of deep dive data points and witty "I wonder" subjects ranging from character speed rankings to the length Mister Fantastic can stretch before it hurts to the overlapping stories of the Spider-Verse. Through playful and informative pie charts, bar graphs, Venn diagrams, scatter plots, timelines, story arc guides, and more, Marvel Super Graphic shines a fun and fascinating new light on beloved comics, characters, and Marvel history. © 2024 MARVELDYNAMIC GRAPHICS & MIND-BLOWING CONCEPTS: Page after page reveals wide-ranging and fascinating topics such as:A map of Marvel’s fictional countries and kingdomsWhat color is your Hulk? (Green, grey, red, blue, purple . . .)Avengers Assemble: A guide to teams and membersMarvel’s magical book club of mystic tomesClassic catchphrases, classifiedVisualizations of key story arcs including The House of M, Daredevil: Born Again, Secret Wars, Days of Future Past, and more
Marvel The Way of the Warrior: Marvel's Mightiest Martial Artists
by Alan CowsillIs Shang-Chi Marvel's ultimate fighter?Discover the fighting styles, training techniques, and secret disciplines of Marvel Comics' mighty martial artists and hand-to-hand combatants. From disciples of Eastern combat tactics and mixed martial arts to superpowered street fighters and deadly weapons masters, this book pulls no punches in revealing Marvel's ultimate warriors.Learn about the distinctive skills, expertise, and classic clashes of Marvel's most lethal martial artists. They are all here, beautifully illustrated with original comic art: Shang-Chi, Iron Fist, Elektra, Daredevil, Taskmaster, Gamora, Karnak, Black Widow, Bullseye, Master Izo, Fat Cobra, Steel Serpent, Mantis and many more.This is the Way of the Warrior.© 2020 MARVEL
Marvel Universe Map By Map
by Nick Jones James HillA premium, lavishly illustrated compendium of specially curated essays, boasting stunning, newly commissioned maps, illustrations, and diagrams, which explores iconic Marvel locations.Navigate a universe of wonders. Chart a journey across Marvel Comics&’ vast and vibrant universe, from its Earthbound mean streets and hidden lands, to its mythic realms and cosmic outer reaches. This Marvel-approved compendium of specially curated essays features stunning, newly commissioned cartography, illustrations, and diagrams to help readers navigate their way around iconic locales such as Asgard, Wakanda, Atlantis, Olympus, Hell&’s Kitchen, Latveria, Knowhere, The Savage Land, Battleworld, and many more. Marvel Universe: Map by Map delineates the contours of the ever-expanding, complex, and interconnected Marvel Universe, illuminating the incredible locations, epic events, and extraordinary characters that have shaped it. Boasting dazzling new artwork, gorgeous comic book visuals, and insightful, authoritative text, this is a premium, indispensable way finder for any armchair explorer. © 2021 MARVEL
Marvel Year By Year A Visual History New Edition
by Peter Sanderson Matthew K. Manning Tom DeFalco Stephen Wiacek Tom BrevoortDeep dive into the full story of Marvel Comics in a single, beautifully illustrated volume.Created in full collaboration with Marvel, this fan-favorite title, last published in 2017, now covers more than 80 years of Marvel history, from the company's first incarnation as Timely Comics to the multimedia giant it is today.Packed with artwork from the original comics, this chronological account traces the careers of Marvel Super Heroes such as The Avengers, Spider-Man, Black Panther, Iron Man, Black Widow, and Guardians of the Galaxy, and the writers and artists who developed them. It also charts the real-life events that shaped the times and details Marvel landmarks in publishing, movies, and TV.Explore the pages of this magnificent Marvel book to discover:- Timeless art from the original comic books on every page that brings the text vividly to life.- Easy to navigate, chronological presentation of key events, plus an extensive index.- Written by leading Marvel historians: Tom DeFalco, Peter Sanderson, Tom Brevoort, Matthew K. Manning, and Stephen (Win) Wiacek.This latest edition to DK's best-selling encyclopedic Marvel publications offers an unparalleled breadth and depth of information about the company and its vast creations, bringing the Marvel story fully up-to-date with information on all the company's achievements. The format is accessible and easy-to-navigate, showcasing chronological presentations of Marvel milestones alongside real-life events, as well as an extensive index.A must-have volume for all Marvel fans from age 12 to adult, whether for readers interested in popular culture and comic books, or fans of Marvel comics and movies seeking to broaden their knowledge and deepen their understanding of the company's history, impact, trends, and huge output.
Marvel's Avengers - Script To Page
by Al Ewing, Jonathan Hickman, Mark Millar & Mark WaidDiscover the craft of writing comics the Marvel way, with scripts and commentary from top writers and editors.The Marvel Script To Page series is an official behind-the-scenes look at the craft of writing comic books, featuring exclusive scripts and commentary from top Marvel creators and editors. The Avengers are the Earth&’s mightiest heroes, and one of the most famous superhero teams in comics history Meet Captain America, Iron Man, Black Widow and many, many more iconic characters in selected scripts from a range of contemporary comics creators, with exclusive editorial commentary.
Marvel's Black Panther - Script To Page
by MarvelDiscover the craft of writing comics the Marvel way, with scripts and commentary from top writers and editors.The Marvel Script To Page series is an official behind-the-scenes look at the craft of writing comic books, featuring exclusive scripts and commentary from top Marvel creators and editors. Explore the world of Wakanda and its mighty champion and protector, the Black Panther. Meet T&’challa, Shuri, the Dora Milaje and many, many more iconic characters in selected scripts from a range of contemporary comics creators, with exclusive editorial commentary.
Marvel's Spider-Man - Script To Page
by MarvelDiscover the craft of writing comics the Marvel way, with scripts and commentary from top writers and editors.The Marvel Script To Page series is an official behind-the-scenes look at the craft of writing comic books, featuring exclusive scripts and commentary from top Marvel creators and editors. It&’s been 60 years since the spectacular Spider-Man first swung into action, and the web-slinging superhero is now a household name. Meet Peter Parker, Miles Morales, Doctor Octopus and many, many more iconic characters in selected scripts from a range of contemporary comics creators, with exclusive editorial commentary.
Marvel's The A.I.M. Collection: Artifacts, Memorabilia, and Ephemera from Across the Universe
by Robb PearlmanIndulge your inner collector with this in-universe auction catalog of some of Marvel comics&’ most notable and tantalizing items, including Captain America&’s shield, a Loki-commissioned Mjolnir, Deadpool&’s katanas, Professor Charles Xavier&’s hoverchair, and over 60 more!Welcome to a once-in-a-lifetime exclusive auction of exceptional documents, rare mystic artifacts, powerful weapons, and technological wonders from across the Marvel Comics universe. This lushly illustrated catalog of Pinkerton Auction House&’s presentation of The A.I.M. Collection: Artifacts, Memorabilia, and Ephemera from Across the Universe offers collectors from Earth-616—and beyond—the chance to own a part of history. Whether you&’re an avid collector, an admirer of beauty, or a seeker of historic artifacts . . . a scientific genius, a motivated mutant, or a megalomaniac bent on world domination . . . you can bid on a treasure trove of highly coveted items including: A set of Green Goblin pumpkin bombs (mint in box) A vial of Pym particles The Fantasti-Car MK-II A set of Hawkeye&’s arrows A Hellfire Trading Company Membership (proof of mutancy required) Dr. Yao&’s original recipe Symbiote Inhibitor Doctor Doom&’s doombot (made in Latveria of genuine Latverian parts) Moon Girl&’s roller skates A statue of Khonshu An exclusive Wakandan gift set Bidders are encouraged to carefully review all stipulations, conditions, descriptions, and additional item-specific terms, disclaimers, and caveats before bidding. Bidders participate at their own risk. Participation in this auction serves as an acceptance of all cookies and as a permanent non-revocable opt-in for any and all future physical, electronic, psychic, psionic, and other Pinkerton or A.I.M. marketing and solicitations, in this and any known or unknown universe, until your death but fully transferable to any resurrections, clones, duplicates, variants, doppelgangers, or time-traveling counterparts.
Marvel: Mundos y escenarios (Marvel Universe Map By Map)
by Nick Jones- Universo Marvel: Mapa por mapa cuenta con 20 mapas, aprobados por Marvel, e ilustraciones de los célebres artistas Andrew DeGraff, Adam Simpson y Matt Taylor. - La exclusiva e impresionante portada original de Matt Taylor convierte el libro en una edición enormemente coleccionable . - El Universo Marvel es la franquicia cinematográfica más taquillera en todo el mundo.Viaja por mundos maravillosos a través del espacio y el tiempo. Explora el universo Marvel como nunca antes lo habías hecho. Marvel: mundos y escenarios es un apasionante recorrido que ilustra las historias, los personajes y las localizaciones que configuran el Universo Marvel, con comentarios de expertos y mapas creados por reconocidos artistas como Andrew DeGraff, Adam Simpson y Matt Taylor. Emprende un viaje sin igual por los reinos de Asgard, Wakanda y Atlantis, mundos perdidos como la Tierra Salvaje y la Isla de los Monstruos, los imperios cósmicos de los krees, los skrulls y los shi&’ar y ciudades como Manhattan o Latveria.© 2023 MARVEL—------------------------------------- &‘Universo Marvel: Mapa por mapa&’ boasts 20 new Marvel-approved maps, illustrations, and diagrams of the most iconic and significant locations in the Marvel Universe. - The Marvel Cinematic Universe is the highestgrossing film franchise of all time.20 beautiful new Marvel-approved maps, illustrations, and diagrams of the most iconic and significant locations in the Marvel Universe. Original, exclusive cover and interior artwork makes the book a one-of-a-kind, hugely collectible edition. The Marvel Cinematic Universe is the highestgrossing film franchise of all time.© 2023 MARVEL
Marvelous Manhattan: Stories of the Restaurants, Bars, and Shops That Make This City Special
by Reggie Nadelson&“A wonderfully lively, knowledgeable journey through the past and present of places that help make New York City what it is, and which we must cherish and (hopefully) preserve.&” —Salman Rushdie New York might have Broadway, Times Square, and the Empire State Building, but the real heart and soul of the city can be found in the iconic places that have defined cool since &“cool&” became a word. Places like Di Palo&’s in Little Italy, where you might stop in to pick up a little cheese only to find yourself in a long conversation—part friendly chat, part profound tutorial—with fourth-generation owner Lou Di Palo, sampling cheeses all the while. Or Raoul&’s in SoHo, to enjoy a classic steak-frites in the company of downtown artists, celebrities, and dyed-in-the-wool locals. Or Minton&’s Playhouse in Harlem, to be in the room where some young guys named Thelonious, Dizzy, and Charlie invented bebop. Or maybe Russ & Daughters, to pick up the city&’s best lox and bagels, which they&’ve been selling since 1914. A lifelong New Yorker, writer Reggie Nadelson celebrates her city and all the places that make it special. Part guidebook, part cultural history, part walk down memory lane, alive with the spirit and the grit of small, often family-owned businesses that have survived the Great Depression, World War II, 9/11, and the coronavirus lockdown, Marvelous Manhattan is a seductive and timely book for anyone who lives in New York, loves the city, lived there once, or wishes they had. Because that&’s the thing about Manhattan: all you need to do is walk into the right place—say, Fanelli&’s on Prince Street—sit down at the bar, order a drink, open this book, and suddenly you&’re a New Yorker.
Marvelous Mopheads: Hydrangeas for Home & Garden
by Joan HarrisonFinally, a book just about mopheads, the most-popular hydrangeas for home gardeners. A 2021 study by the University of Tennessee Extension Service estimates more than 10 million hydrangeas are sold in the US each year. Mopheads are far and away the hydrangeas in greatest demand, accounting for 90% of sales. New mophead varieties flood the market every year. It&’s hard to keep track of them all, let alone choose the perfect one(s) for the home garden. Marvelous Mopheads provides a comprehensive list of mophead varieties and invaluable advice about the best mopheads, including the older tried-and-true mopheads and more-recent introductions. The book is organized to present clear answers to frequently asked questions about • plant selection • color • pruning • indoor and outdoor placement • potting • feeding and fertilizing • soil pH adjustments • winter protection • care instructions • ensuring successful blooming With over 250 photos showing off the beauty of clearly labeled varieties, the book provides comprehensive information about the wonderful world of mophead hydrangeas.