In the early 1980s, Harley-Davidson was on the verge of bankruptcy. In the general public's opinion, quality was substandard?of both motorcycles and riders. Harleys leaked oil and were often broken do
Perhaps the most exciting team on the international fashion scene is the pairing of Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana, whose highly original designs reflect their irony and sense of humor. 10 Years o
For almost three-quarters of a century, as a critic and curator beginning in 1930s, and as a practicing architect since the 1940s, Philip Johnson has been at the center of modern architecture's develo
The lives of twelve women--including Joan of Arc, Sacagawea, Marie Curie, Madame Sun Yat-Sen, and Frida Kahlo--are portrayed in a collection of biographical portraits that draws on many cultures and t
The designer magnifies femininity, building his fairy-tale creations with simple designs, the finest materials, delicate hand-embroidery, intricate detail, and a sophisticated fusion of cultural influ
Illustrated with Victor Skrebneski's breathtaking closeups of the master couturiers' finest creations, this sumptuous volume goes behind the seams to reveal the exquisite details and special technique
Morris Lapidus, the famous mid-century architect, outraged the architectural profession and riled critics with an architecture that was popularly embraced. His Miami Beach resort hotels - the Fontaine
Captivating black-and-white photographs of the world’s most majestic ancient trees.Beth Moon’s fourteen-year quest to photograph ancient trees has taken her across the United States, Europe, Asia, the
"Profiles the Argentinean soccer star of FC Barcelona, Lionel Messi. Discusses his early childhood success, his training with the Barcelona junior team, and features fun facts like his favorite foods
Tala, a London-based Palestinian, is preparing for her elaborate Middle Eastern wedding when she meets Leyla, a young British Indian woman who is dating her best friend.Spirited Christian Tala and shy
Italy's most famous museum, the Uffizi in Florence, houses a spectacular collection of Renaissance art as well as works by later masters. In the sixteenth century the wealthy and powerful Medici famil
The first authorized biography available, Robert Doisneau provides an intimate rich account of the life of the French photographer who captured the streets and elusive spaces of Paris as the city ente
Take a twilight tour of the most magnificent and photogenic cities in the world, guided by photographer Jean-Michel Berts. Long after the swarming crowd has deserted it, at dusk or dawn, after the hum
Italian Frescoes: The Baroque Era, 1600-1800 presents the Italian Baroque period in its full grandeur, from the arrival in Rome of the style of Annibale Carracci and his pupils through the end of the
Bold and realistic, the narrative power of Masaccio's entire body of work is explored in this elegant volume. In just seven years before his death at the age of twenty-six, Masaccio (1401-1428) develo
Carpaccio (1460?-1525) is best known for his large paintings still in their original sites in Venice, among them: the life of Saint Ursula in the Scuola di Sant'Orsola, and the stories of Saint Jerome
A television producer who moonlights as a cantor, an actress who leaves her husband for another woman and enters a mikvah to mark the transition, a young widow who gets her hair colored to prepare for
Tax-Free Wealth is about tax planning concepts. It’s about how to use your country’s tax laws to your benefit. In this book, Tom Wheelwright will tell you how the tax laws work. And how they are desig
In this truly epic production, renowned South African father-and-son team Gerald and Marc Hoberman, showcase South Africa’s wine country as never seen before. Covering all of South Africa’s diverse wi
