Graham Rust Books

This collection of ceiling designs cover both the creative and practical side of ceiling decoration. Subjects range from day and night skies, animals and birds, cloud formations, and flowers, to allegorical scenes in the grand manner, and trompe l'oeil architectural patterns. The text demonstrates how to choose the right design for the area for painting and features step-by-step stages and practical tips.

Sackville-West's lovely descriptions of flowers, originally published in 1937 & photographed in b&w, are freshly depicted with the botanical watercolors of illustrator Graham Rust in this beautiful & instructive gardening book. 7 1/4" x 10 1/4". Color illus.

Motherless Sara Crewe was sent home from India to school at Miss Minchin's. Her father was immensely rich and she became "show pupil" - a little princess. Then her father dies and his wealth disappears, and Sara has to learn to cope with her changed circumstances.Her strong character enables her to fight successfully against her new-found poverty and the scorn of her fellows.

This edition is part of the Barnes & Noble Classics series, offering quality, affordable editions with new scholarship, thoughtful design, and extras. Features include new introductions from contemporary writers, author biographies, chronologies of historical events, footnotes, endnotes, discussions of inspired works, comments from famous authors, study questions, bibliographies, and indices or glossaries when appropriate. Each edition is beautifully designed and printed to high standards, some with historical illustrations. The series enriches readers' understanding of enduring works through a blend of biographical, historical, and literary influences. Frances Hodgson Burnett's most beloved work introduces Mary Lennox, described as “the most disagreeable-looking child ever seen.” After losing her parents to cholera, she is sent to live with her uncle at Misselthwaite Manor. There, she meets her cousin Colin, who is equally spoiled and unloved. Both children are like spiritual secret gardens, needing care to flourish. Mary discovers a hidden, neglected garden on the estate, which she and Colin, along with local boy Dickon, transform into a vibrant paradise. Their love for nature helps them heal and find happiness. This edition features original illustrations by Charles Robinson.

Burnett's conviction that love conquers all is memorably embodied in this tale of an American boy who is transported from the mean streets of 19th-century New York to the splendor of his titled grandfather's English manor. "Compellingly readable." - Horn Book.