For three months Biel, Switzerland, hosted a special kind of sculpture. It was special not simply because it was by one of Switzerland’s most famous contemporary artists―Thomas Hirschhorn―and dedic
Gianfranco Zappettini (1939) is one of the most relevant living abstract Italian painters. He was one of the founders of the Analytic Painting international movement in the 1970s (across Italy, German
This comprehensive volume appraises the life and work of Mikhail Larionov (1881-1964), avant-garde Russian painter and lifelong partner Natalia Goncharova. It covers his painting, drawing and works fo
Given Kahlo’s special bond with San Francisco and the city’s impact on her art and her fashion, presenting the exhibition in this venue carries special significance. Many iconic photographs that show
The result of a series of lectures delivered during the 2016 Serpentine Galleries exhibition Hilma af Klint: Painting the Unseen, this volume gathers essays examining the last abstract series made by
Lafayette Park, a middle-class residential area in downtown Detroit, is home to the largest collection of buildings designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in the world. Throughout the 1990s and 2000s, i
Segmental concrete bridges offer expedited construction with minimal traffic disruption, lower life cycle costs, appealing aesthetics and adaptability to a curved roadway alignment. This design-orient
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Low-level river crossings, incl. culverts, are known to have negative impacts on freshwater river system morphology and ecology, including the blockage of upstream fish passage. Given the enormous env
When the world of science is viewed at its extremes it is easier to study and understand and it is also much more awesome!Inside INCREDIBLE LIVING THINGS find out how scientists classify living things
When the world of science is viewed at its extremes it is easier to study and understand and it is also much more awesome!In Awesome Matter and Materials find out about atoms and other microscopic bui
This book examines the trajectory and development of the Japanese religious movement Agonshu and its charismatic founder Kiriyama Seiyu. Based on field research spanning 30 years, it examines Agonshu
Situated at the interface of corpus linguistics and health communication, Corpus, Discourse and Mental Health provides insights into the linguistic practices of members of three online support communi
Gandhi and Philosophy presents a breakthrough in philosophy by foregrounding modern and scientific elements in Gandhi’s thought, animating the dazzling materialist concepts in his writings and opening
BOOK ONE OF THE PERILOUS QUEST FOR LYONESSEIn the year of Our Lord 1403, as England smoulders with suppressed rebellion, young Simon Branthwaite sets sail across the Atlantic in search of the lost rea
BOOK TWO OF THE PERILOUS QUEST FOR LYONESSEIt is time for Simon Branthwaite to leave Sandarro, the city where he has lingered since reaching the fabled island of Roackall. Bidding a farewell to his ne
Finally, here is a photography textbook authored in the 21st century for 21st century audiences.Photography: A 21st Century Practice speaks to the contemporary student who has come of age in the era o
Autism is a bit like an ice-cream sundae. There are lots of ingredients that go into it. There are so many types of sundae glasses out there. Some are plain and simple, some are loud and proud! In fac
Therapeutic parenting is not your usual parenting style. It's a special, specific way to raise kids who have experienced trauma in their past, and requires a lot of commitment and determination - this
The following publication constitutes a continuation of a longstanding research conducted by both authors on nourishment, dietetics, pharmacology and gastronomy in the Late Antiquity and early Byzanti
This book explores questions around why, how and under what circumstances some communities are more welcoming than others. It makes a case for the importance of the concept of cosmopolitanism as a bas
This book explores questions around why, how and under what circumstances some communities are more welcoming than others. It makes a case for the importance of the concept of cosmopolitanism as a bas
A microfluidic biochip is an engineered fluidic device that controls the flow of analytes, thereby enabling a variety of useful applications. According to recent studies, the fields that are best set
Everything you need to teach grammar in the primary classroom. What is the subjunctive mood? And when do you use a semi-colon? Are these questions that you, as a teacher, are afraid to ask? Cue this b
Deep down, you know it's true: you could benefit from disconnecting from the internet and reconnecting with the world around you. Part journal, part coloring book, part advice on how to take a break,
The sequel to the global bestseller The Courage To Be Disliked, the Japanese phenomenon in applying twentieth-century psychology to contemporary dilemmas continues with life-changing advice on finding
A thrilling graphic novel adaptation of Lauren Tarshis''s bestselling I Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916,with text adapted by Georgia Ball and art by Haus Studio!Chet Roscow is finally feeling at ho
In this brand new Courtney Series novel by bestselling author, Wilbur Smith, comes an epic story of tragedy, loss, betrayal and courage that brings the reader deep into the seething heart of the Fren
In this brand new Courtney Series novel by bestselling author, Wilbur Smith, comes an epic story of tragedy, loss, betrayal and courage that brings the reader deep into the seething heart of the Fren
THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLERTwo comedy greats talk life, friendship and the joys of fishing...Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse have been friends for 30 years, but when life intervened, what was once a
When the world of science is viewed at its extremes it is easier to study and understand and it is also much more awesome!In Powerful Forces find out what it takes to move at extreme speeds, what g-fo
Kenji Mizoguchi's masterpiece Sanshô Dayû (1954) retells a classic Japanese folktale about an eleventh-century feudal official forced into exile by his political enemies. In his absence, his children
Is it possible to live well with the changes caused by longevity and technology – and perhaps even to flourish? Drawing from the fields of psychology and economics, The New Long Life is a handbook for
This book examines the rules, principles, and doctrines in Nigerian law for resolving cases involving cross-border issues. It is the first book-length treatise devoted to the full spectrum of private
Ethan and Joel Coen's The Big Lebowski was released in 1998 to general bafflement. A decade on, it had become a cult classic and remains so over 20 years later, inspiring a thriving circuit of 'Lebows
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