Books by Jack Tresidder
Eyewitness Travel Guide to Loire Valley
The guide that shows you what other travel books only tell you!
Marked by the elegance of its beautiful chateaux, a mild climate, and delicate wines, France's Loire Valley conveys a relaxed appreciation for the good things in life, and DK's Eyewitness Travel Guide: Loire Valley beautifully relays that impression. In more than 800 full-color photographs and numerous maps, travelers have instant access to the Loire Valley and all its pleasures. Street-by-street maps highlight prime attractions, scenic roadways, wineries, tours, and museums. Chapters focus on architecture, art collections, spectacular gardens, and a brief history. The Travelers' Needs section compiles a list of hotels, bed-and-breakfasts, hostels, restaurants, and entertainment. This is a perfect guide to complete enjoyment of the Loire Valley.
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The Complete Dictionary of Symbols
The Complete Dictionary of Symbols is an engaging and accessible guide to more than 2,000 major themes, figures, and symbols that are commonly found in myth, art, and literature. Drawing on classical mythologies, Biblical themes, and traditional symbols from cultures worldwide, this user-friendly, attractively priced reference has comprehensive entries on everything from individual animals, plants, and objects to gods, goddesses, supernatural creatures, heroes, heroines, mythical episodes, prophets, saints, miracles, and myriad other subjects. Whether the topic at hand is Mercury or Merlin, the Egyptian ankh or the humble ant, engaging text reveals the origins and meaning of each symbol. Interspersed with the main entries are short articles on themes of special interest, such as the Sun, Moon, and stars, or common vices. Three hundred illustrations, an intuitive system of cross-referencing, and authoritative research make The Complete Dictionary of Symbols a reliable resource for school, home, or library.
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1,001 Symbols: An Illustrated Guide to Imagery and Its Meaning
Pleasingly chunky and vibrantly colorful, this pocket-sized compendium covers iconography from around the world and is perfect for travel and museum outings. Author Jack Tresidder examines common imagery in art, religion, and literature, revealing hidden meanings rich with cultural history. For example, did you know that the phrase "salt of the earth" comes from the ancient use of salt as a preservative and the associated idea of incorruptibility? There is a symbol for virtually every human emotion and 1,001 Symbols helps us unlock them in a winning format that's proven as popular as its subject.
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