When Valentin Carron (*1977 in Martigny) was free to install his sculptures in the Swiss Pavilion in the Venice Giardini within the scope of the 2013 Biennale, the international art scene long since k
Features Eddie Mannix, tireless pursuer of the interests of fictional Capitol Pictures, circa 1951. He is the ultimate studio fixer and - since the studio is his world - the ultimate earthly one. Ther
Sets out a new vision for how education can be transformed to enable all young people to flourish. Filled with practical examples and research, this title intends to inspire the change our children ur
Official companion to a new TV series exploring Britain's best canal journeys. This is the official companion to Barging Through Britain, returning to ITV for a new series in Januar
To be able to simply drift in the infinity pool on the roof terrace of the fifty-seven-floor Marina Bay Sands Hotel, while in the background you can enjoy the urban soundscape of Singapore’s imposing
It may come as a surprise that a comprehensive volume on the buildings by the Liechtenstein architect has never been published. A partial reason for this may be found in the ambiguous personal backgro
One of Rumi''s fables about accepting ones identity. The jackal is unhappy about his appearance and wants to become a colourful peacock. He decides to paint himself as a peacock, but this doesn''t wor
A charming tale for little and big design enthusiasts with wonderful illustrations by the renowned artist Maira Kalman is a fun and engaging way for children to learn about some of the masterpieces o
4 Steps to Lower Cholesterol is a practical, comprehensive and easy-to-use guide for anyone worried about their cholesterol. Written by two experts from HEART UK (the UK’s leading cholesterol charity)
Former airline steward Bernard Laurance traveled the globe in pursuit of authentic dessert recipes from the world’s great culinary traditions. French food blogger Bernard Laurance takes the reader on
I don't do 'sit!'I don't do 'stay!'But I will love you anyway. From the celebrated creators of Kipper, Wibbly Pig, and Zoe and Beans comes a picture book to treasure. Dog is very badly behaved - he de
Tahmineh lives with her family in one of Iran’s Qashqai tribes. While minding the sheep, Tahmineh takes out her flute and plays a tune so beautiful that a bird sings along with it. Tahmineh longs to
The dome gets taller and taller, one balustrade spans the next―yet this spectacular tower was never built; it is merely the result of the collage technique applied by the South Korean artist Won Beoms
True accounts of major disasters in Washington history are retold in this engagingly written collection. From The Seattle fire of 1889, the 1910 train avalanche on Stevens Pass, and the 1915 Ravensdal
Rumi was a thirteenth century poet, philosopher and mystic whose works have been studied for centuries, and still speak to us today. Some of his songs have been put to music by contemporary Western ar
Stefano Cerio (*1962) directs his attention to alternative worlds: for his elaborate series he takes pictures of recreational paradises―ski arenas, cruises, water and fun parks. For the artist, Italia
The revised and expanded BMW Art Guide by Independent Collectors presents 236 private collections of contemporary art accessible to the public―large and small, famous and still undiscovered. Succinct
Told with poetic simplicity, this book shows how creative imagination – through the use of colour and imagery – can change the world from bad to good. With a box of coloured crayons and an eraser
The illustrations are a sophisticated mix of beautiful birds and fabrics with interestingly strange, almost sinister, human characters. There''s a lot in this fable for readers to think about and disc
A delightful story about a mouse who is rather too pleased with his own cleverness ...but a bit of realising his own foolishness teaches him what he needs to learn in order to become wise and happy. A
One day a large egg is left in a forest. It hatches out a chick who needs care and love. But his mother isn''t there! So a wonderfully unlikely assortment of foster parents take over the job of trying
Little Black Fish may be small, but he has big questions about the world and the determination to find answers to them. Despite his mother’s and the other fish warning him of the perils of leaving t
Towards the end of the 19th century, the English art journalist Netta Peacock travelled to Russia where she met Elena Polenova, the artist and younger sister of the famous artist Vasily Polenov. As on
“Goat Swamp” (Ukr.: Kozyne Boloto) is the original name of thearea in central Kiev where Maidan Nezalezhnosti orIndependence Square finds itself the current epicentre of globaltensions. Unlike sheep,
Norbert Bisky’s artistic cosmos is as colorful as it is gruesome. Many of his figurative paintings are suffused with densely packed body parts―heads, torsos, arms―caught in flood waves and wedged into
Ever wondered how many dimples there are on a golf ball; or why the shipping forecast is broadcast on 198 kHz long wave? Find yourself puzzling over what is really going on in the 273 seconds of John
More than 500 recipes for every kind of cookie, including must-have classics and fresh new flavor combinations This one-stop source, packed with more than 250 inspiring photos, gives home bakers a hu
Ominous, overwhelming, and harshly lit at night―Korean photographer Taewon Jang (1976 in Seoul) puts industrial plants at the center of his work. He documented abandoned steel factories, nuclear react
Fourteen-year-old Jacob and his friends are sharing stories about their school break when the door to their dorm is kicked in. Blinded by fear and confusion, the boys are abducted from their school in
Beautifully illustrated with an array of Chinese art, this book offers a closer look at the rich variety of styles, decoration, motifs and patterns – and the sheer craftsmanship – of Chinese culture.
Gustave Courbet (1819–1877) is considered to have introduced the practice of socially engaged painting, and he is viewed as one of the most important representatives of Realism. The direct and honest
A book on childrens' sexual health. It comes with information on internet and texting safety, birth control, GLBT (gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender) issues and more. Providing accurate information
Does your shaky knowledge of Shakespeare put you to shame? The only guide to the great bard you will ever need to bring you up to scratch!Need to swot up on your Shakespeare? If you’ve always felt a b
Young children often need help learning and practicing their “feelings words” so they can express themselves well. When children learn from an early age to share their feelings in clear and healthy wa
Set at a caravanserai along the Silk Road, Night Sky Dragons is Mal Peet and Elspeth Graham's third tale in a trilogy of texts. Yazul, a young boy, spends most of his time with his grandfather in his
In African cities, life takes place on the streets, where public and private spheres blend. A sidewalk inconspicuously becomes a family kitchen or is suddenly transformed into a shop. A traffic jam mi
