Surveys the known history of King Arthur, the legends and lore surrounding him, his treatment in literature, and the possible historical background of his associates and stories.

"Miracles give hope to the hopeless and exemplify the intersection of the divine and the mundane. They have shaped world history and continue to influence us through their presence in films, television, novels, and popular culture. This encyclopedia provides a unique resource on the philosophical, historical, religious, and cross-cultural conceptions of miracles that cut across denominational lines."--Amazon.com.

Presents instructions and tips for how to draw comic books starring superheroes, including advice for drawing people, places, and action.

Features video essays about the people, places and culture of the state of Washington. Includes visits to Washington's volcanoes (Mount Rainier and Mount St. Helens), the Olympic National Park, the Hoh Rain Forest, the Pacific coastline with fishing off Westport and sand castle competition at Long Beach, firefighters at Hanford, the vast prairies and farmland, creative artists and photographers, unique cities and towns, and the massive Cascade mountain...

"Drawing from key people, places, and things seen in the Pirates of the Caribbean movies, author George Beahm gives readers a unique and entertaining look at the rise of the pirate craze and separates pirate fact from fiction. Caribbean Pirates features a reader-friendly format, covering all aspects of pirate life and the folklore surrounding the notorious mariners"--Provided by publisher.

Ann Patchett, author of State of Wonder, Run, and Bel Canto, examines her deepest commitments-- to writing, family, friends, dogs, books, and her husband-- creating a resonant portrait of her life.