Gramercy Books

Renowned illustrator Sendak joins with eminent translator Ralph Manheim to produce this lushly illustrated edition of Hoffman's wonderful tale....

What knot is appropriate for sailing? Camping? How about around the house? Whether you are a sailor, Eagle Scout, or Joe Homeownermdash;expert or beginnermdash;this guide will come in handy. Step-by-step illustrations show you how to easily tie more than 50 practical knots from the Cow Hitch (used to tether livestock) to the Fisherman's Bend (used...

Drawn from ancient times through the twentieth century, this inspriring collection of 300 of the most important documents and speeches of American History and Western civilization chronicles the birth of freedom. Written by ancient thinkers and contemporary world peacemakers, these words have shaped the ideals of freedom, justice, and liberty that...

This insightful and entertaining volume chronicles 700 of the most outlandish commanders, battles and accomplishments in military history, covering the wars, the personalities, the literature and the media, and miscellaneous facts from ancient times to the present. Its seventy top ten lists include warfare's top ten winners, losers, traitors,...