Catherine McGrew Jaime

Family-friendly historical fiction: The year is 1912. Gracie Jones awaits the return of her good friend, Cornelia Vanderbilt. Cornelia is due to arrive home soon on the maiden voyage of the Titanic, along with her parents, George and Edith Vanderbilt. After the family arrives back in the states safely, Gracie joins them for some time in her home city, New York City, before joining them for an exciting trip to their home in Asheville, North Carolina - the magnificent Biltmore House. During her visits Gracie joins the family in many of their daily activities, while learning more about the background of this majestic home and the intriguing stories of its family. Early reviews: "Stunning. Spellbinding. Tremendously enjoyable."

When we think of the Last Supper and art, we often think immediately of Leonardo da Vinci. But the Last Supper has actually been the subject of paintings by artists for many centuries. Here is a collection of more than three dozen versions of the Last Supper - many by well-known artists (such as Peter Paul Rubens and, of course, Leonardo da Vinci), and many by lesser-known artists. As with the other books in the "Enjoying Great Art" series, this book is a pictorial journey for adults and students of all ages. Words are kept to a minimum - with an introduction to the book, and then artists and dates for each painting. For more details on Leonardo's famous version, you may also be interested in Catherine's "Exploring Da Vinci's Last Supper."

The newest book in the "Enjoying Great Art" series, this book focuses on the government of the United States - but from an artistic point of view. A great introduction to U. S. Government, a great review, or just a fun way to enjoy an important topic from a more visual perspective than usual.