It was a boast that would have terrible consequences.Once upon a time, a miller told the king that his beautiful daughter could spin straw into gold.Now the girl must complete this impossible task—and
Every day, twelve princesses mysteriously wear out twelve new pairs of shoes—and neither the king, nor a series of hopeful suitors, can figure out how. Then a simple soldier, with a little magic on hi
Adapted from the perennially popular folktale, first published by the Brothers Grimm in 1812, this engaging version ofThe Elves and the Shoemaker features uniquely compelling and otherworldly illustra
Jack and his marvelous beanstalk made their first appearance in England in 1734—and for nearly three centuries the tale has continued to enchant children. After all, what could be more reassuring to a
A long time ago, there lived a prince who was looking for someone very special to marry. One of Hans Christian Andersen’s most beloved stories gets a breathtaking showcase, with lavish art and an eleg
We never really know where a story will begin or end. This one starts with a head of lettuce . . .Thus begins John Cech's enchanting retelling of "Rapunzel," the tale of a poor coupl
Landscape architecture mediates between nature and buildings in its task to develop open spaces into habitats for people. Today, this task implies ecological problem solving in addition to aesthetics.
American architecture has created a symbol for itself in the skyscraper. It is a typology that seems to shout ?Yes we can!?, and the superpower lives by these words to this day. As a little boy, Presi
In the past five years the culturally diverse and historically rich Asian countries have seen a revolution in architecture. The world of architecture has been witnessing the emergence of independent d
Office construction is one of the largest building tasks today. Architects and designers face the challenge of creating buildings and spaces that are functional yet stylish. This title presents 170 of
Contemporary architecture between Lithuania and Portugal, between Iceland and Roumania is not united by their style but by the existence of a unique and individual architectural expression in each of
