The Brick People
The Brick People

Author: Alejandro Morales

Publisher: Arte Publico Press

Published: 1988-01-01

Total Pages: 324

ISBN-13: 9781611920796

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The Brick People is an historical novel that traces the growth of California from the nineteenth to the twentieth century by following the development of the Simons Brick Factory. The bricks that laid the foundation of modern California were manufactured by the people that ventured from Central Mexico to stoke the furnaces of industry. With an attention to historical reality blended with myth and legend, Morales recounts the epic struggle of a people who forge their destiny, along with CaliforniaÍs. In this fictional story rooted in factual history, two families are pitted against each other: the powerful Simons and the proud Revueltas clan. The Brick People provides an authentic portrayal of the history of California and those who built it.

Luis Leal
Luis Leal

Author: Mario T. García

Publisher: University of Texas Press

Published: 2010-01-01

Total Pages: 238

ISBN-13: 0292779992

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Professor Luis Leal is one of the most outstanding scholars of Mexican, Latin American, and Chicano literatures and the dean of Mexican American intellectuals in the United States. He was one of the first senior scholars to recognize the viability and importance of Chicano literature, and, through his perceptive literary criticism, helped to legitimize it as a worthy field of study. His contributions to humanistic learning have brought him many honors, including Mexico's Aquila Azteca and the United States' National Humanities Medal. In this testimonio or oral history, Luis Leal reflects upon his early life in Mexico, his intellectual formation at Northwestern University and the University of Chicago, and his work and publications as a scholar at the Universities of Illinois and California, Santa Barbara. Through insightful questions, Mario García draws out the connections between literature and history that have been a primary focus of Leal's work. He also elicits Leal's assessment of many of the prominent writers he has known and studied, including Mariano Azuela, William Faulkner, Octavio Paz, Carlos Fuentes, Juan Rulfo, Gabriel García Márquez, Jorge Luis Borges, Tomás Rivera, Rolando Hinojosa, Rudolfo Anaya, Elena Poniatowska, Sandra Cisneros, Richard Rodríguez, and Ana Castillo.

The Art of the Brick
The Art of the Brick

Author: Nathan Sawaya

Publisher: No Starch Press

Published: 2014-10-14

Total Pages: 256

ISBN-13: 1593275889

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Nathan Sawaya is renowned for his incredible, sometimes surreal, sculptures and portraits—all made from LEGO bricks. The Art of the Brick is a stunning, full-color showcase of the work that has made Sawaya the world’s most famous LEGO artist. Featuring hundreds of photos of his impressive art and behind-the-scenes details about how these creations came to be, The Art of the Brick is an inside look at how Sawaya transformed a toy into an art form. Follow one man’s unique obsession and see the amazing places it has taken him.

Brick x Brick
Brick x Brick

Author: Adam Ward

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2020-12-01

Total Pages: 151

ISBN-13: 0593097491

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Join the "Bob Ross of LEGO" in constructing cool creations with this how-to guide that brings legendary builds to life! Looking for something a little more exciting than your average LEGO® guide? You're in luck! Not only does this spectacular book offer step-by-step instructions for fun builds and crafts, it also includes intriguing trivia, micro challenges, and advice to boost your creative confidence. You'll also learn all about the author, Adam Ward, a professional artist who hosts the popular YouTube series Brick x Brick--and who wants you to become the best builder you can be. With a difficulty rating provided for each build, this is the perfect pick for LEGO® lovers of every skill-level. Get ready to make a masterpiece!

The LEGO Ideas Book
The LEGO Ideas Book

Author: Daniel Lipkowitz

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2011-09-19

Total Pages: 202

ISBN-13: 1465498575

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Over 2 million copies sold worldwide! Be inspired to create and build amazing models with your LEGO® bricks! The LEGO Ideas Book is packed full of tips from expert LEGO builders on how to make jet planes reach new heights, create fantastic fortresses, swing through lush jungles, have fun on the farm and send space shuttles out of this world! This awesome ideas book is divided into six themed chapters - transport, buildings, space, kingdoms, adventure, and useful makes - to inspire every member of the family to get building. With over 500 models and ideas, this book is perfect for any LEGO fan - young or young at heart - who want to make their models cool, fun and imaginative. ©2020 The LEGO Group.

The Unofficial LEGO Builder's Guide, 2nd Edition
The Unofficial LEGO Builder's Guide, 2nd Edition

Author: Allan Bedford

Publisher: No Starch Press

Published: 2012-11-12

Total Pages: 244

ISBN-13: 1593274416

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What's the difference between a tile and a plate? Why isn't it a good idea to stack bricks in columns to make a wall? How do you build a LEGO mosaic or build at different scales? You’ll find the answers to these and other questions in The Unofficial LEGO Builder’s Guide. Now in full color, this brand-new edition of a well-loved favorite will show you how to:–Construct models that won't fall apart –Choose the right pieces and substitute when needed –Build to micro, jumbo, and miniland scale –Make playable board games out of LEGO pieces –Create photo mosaics and curved sculptures –Build a miniature space shuttle, a minifig-sized train station, and more Of course, the real fun of LEGO building lies in creating your own models—from choosing the subject to clicking that final brick into place. Learn how in The Unofficial LEGO Builder’s Guide. Includes the Brickopedia, a visual dictionary of nearly 300 of the most commonly used LEGO elements!

Re-Placing America
Re-Placing America

Author: Ruth Hsu

Publisher: University of Hawaii Press

Published: 2000-01-01

Total Pages: 316

ISBN-13: 9780824823641

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This collection of essays and poems examines various recent literary texts and cultural arenas in North America and the Asia and Pacific regions for what they reveal of the ongoing struggles of indigenous people and people of colour for justice and autonomy.

The Brick Testament
The Brick Testament

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Publisher: Quirk Books

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 188

ISBN-13: 9781931686457

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Brendan Smith embarked on a crusade to illustrate the entire Bible using only Lego bricks. Here are the first fruits of his labours. With more than 175 photographs, The Brick Testament features 10 of the best-known stories in western civilization as never seen before. Adam and Eve, Cain and Abel, Noah's Ark, Sodom and Gomorrah, The Tower of Babel, God Testing Abraham ... these classic tales are all here, in glorious Lego colour and accompanied by scripture. Sunday School teachers, Christian fundamentalists, devout atheists and Lego lovers alike are bound to be dazzled by Smith's thoroughly original artistic vision.