The phenomenon of multiculturalism is often depicted as an outgrowth of the high-tech age, in which the Internet, global market economy, and air travel have radically changed the movement of art, knowledge, and news. Yet one of... Read More

Many authorities label any artwork that has a religious subject “sacred art,” but Titus Burckhardt is different. He posits that art is essentially form, and if the form is borrowed from some type of profane art, the spiritual vision... Read More

Trendy Totes: From cute and clever shopping bags to elegant formal purses, readers can create twenty-five quality quilted bags in no time at all, with the information provided in this book. "Quilted Bags in a Weekend" by Ellen Kharade... Read More

Graphic novels span a broad range of subjects, from superheroes’ quests to conquer deadly enemies to the basic struggle for survival. In this entry, readers will find both. The author relates, in direct and eloquent drawings, the story... Read More

Kids who love to create unusual objects will love these international crafts, which reflect the resourcefulness of peoples throughout the world. Readers will gain an understanding of different cultures while they make traditional objects... Read More

“All words are homonyms. They mean different things to different people. To Justice Scalia the words in the Constitution are dead … incapable of more than one interpretation.” So says the poet in this book of poems about the... Read More

“Mosca no entra en boca cerrada.” (Flies don’t enter a closed mouth.) Everyone who grows up in Spain starts out conscious life with a collection of such dichos (sayings)-pithy aphorisms that make use of a kind of mild irony to... Read More

“I’m bored. There isn’t anything to do!” These words won’t be heard with this new Kids Can! publication in hand. The author, who has worked with kids in after-school and summer arts and adventure programs since 1990, brings her... Read More