Laura Anne Passarello, the Canadian illustrator of "Dances of the World," has captured the unique aspects of traditional dance across many of the diverse cultures of the world. Dance has been an important form of cultural expression throughout human history. Laura Anne's 36 illustrations make it possible to take a virtual journey spanning the Americas, the Caribbean Islands, Europe, Asia and the islands of the Pacific Ocean. In addition to well-known dances such as France's can can and Argentina's tango, you'll find exotic dances such as odissi of India and the aspara of Cambodia. And, the...

Why do newlyweds from every country in the world choose Italy for their honeymoon? Of course, it is because Italy is recognized as the world's epicenter of love and romance. The beautiful illustrations in this book will virtually transport you to this magical land. Augusta Schinchirimini's exceptional artistic talent and her passion for the culture of her native land have allowed her to produce 50 illustrations that epitomize Italy's classic art tradition. They are also highly suggestive of the romance that is pervasive in the land of Romeo and Julliet. Augusta's illustrations will: invite...

The book's 40 illustrations by Luciana Guerra of Buenos Aires, Argentina, capture the essence of the magical experience provided by attending a circus. She has populated "A Day at the Circus" with clowns, magicians, jugglers, trapeze artists, fortune tellers, strong men, lions, tigers, horses and bears and many of the other performers typically found at the circus. Luciana's illustrations will most assuredly stimulate your creativity; and they will liberate the inner child residing in each of us as they virtually transport us to the enchanting world of the circus. Go ahead, have some fun