Introduces the theatre puppets from major Asian traditions, taking the reader on a journey through hundreds of years of craftsmanship and creativity in nearly 350 photographs. This illustrated book is
A true catalogue raisonne, this volume presents the works of twenty-one of Asia''s most important contemporary artists. It is the first step in the creation of a new collection of contemporary photogr
In the perpetual quest for the new, the exciting and the innovative, the attention of the global art community has in recent years been more and more focused on the Middle East. Exhibitions and articl
Management Options in Breast Cancer is the only comprehensive resource devoted to exploring the systematic approach to breast cancer diagnosis, surgery, and postoperative care. This guide is an ideal
Jacques Grange has been transforming the private havens of elite clients and serious art collectors such as Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Berge, Paloma Picasso, and Caroline of Monaco for four decades
The opening of the Sensation exhibition at the Royal Academy in the late 1990s caused a public furore and a media frenzy, with both broadsheet and tabloid journalists falling over themselves to commen
This book provides a clear and comprehensive review of arbitration legislation in Singapore. It discusses the Singapore Acts and the Model Law, explaining their background, purpose and how they have b
It takes an artist with the astute eye of Holland''s Jacqueline Hassink to capture the actual oddness of the use of female models to sell cars. Hassink has already been acclaimed for books and exhibit
Born in India in 1934, Bhavsar moved to the U.S. in the early 1960s, where he became an influential member of the New York School of Colorists through his use of thrown and sifted pigment. Bhavsar’s
The star pieces from fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent''s art collection includes works by Cezanne, Picasso, Mondrian and Matisse. Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Berge amassed the collection together
Experience the excitement of your favourite Disney‧Pixar adventures in this CD Storybook collection. Discover how to be a true champion with Lightning McQueen, join Sulley as he races to Boo's rescue,
This book, now in its fourth edition, provides a clear and comprehensive review of the 1996 Act. It explains the deliberations that led to the passing of the Act and then examines the Act’s provisions
Containing 870 colour images, this book features the spirit of falconry throughout history, from its origins in the Near East in the 3rd millennium BC to contemporary Arab Sheikhs elaborate hawking pa
Noir et Blanc is the first ever monograph to document Marco Delogu’s entire career, from the 1980s to the present. Delogu’s work is principally focused on portraiture, with series ranging from Cardina
This new survey covers the rich and varied history of participatory art, from early happenings and performances to current practices that demand audience interaction. As the hallmarks of the internet
Between the ninth and seventh centuries BC the small kingdom of Assyria in northern Iraq expanded through conquest to dominate the region from Egypt to Iran. The power of the Assyrian kings was reflec
One must consider Italo Rota''s architecture as one does the product of a society of mature and sophisticated people. His is a world of signs, forms, ornaments, symbols, materials and senses that cont
‘When I asked Louise if she wanted me to go back to her childhood haunts and photograph them, I never imagined the extraordinary adventure into which this would plunge me. In this book I have tried to
“With the ever increasing number of claims against directors and officers, this book provides a very welcome addition to the bookshelves which hitherto have lacked books on this important area” - Alis
Construction Insurance and UK Construction Contracts, 2nd Edition comprises commentary on all the most important contracts, regulations and policies. This book will be useful reading for those in the
Time Charters is recognised as the most comprehensive reference work in its field. The book has been updated to include new developments that affect the law and practice of time charters. Maintaining
A fully-fledged Skira Architecture house organ which presents the Skira’s point of view on world architecture. Published annually, only in English, with a very heavy emphasis on the graphic side: from
The Art of the 20th Century is a five-volume project that is distinguished by its innovative style and format. Each volume has narrative text and a full index arranged chronologically by artistic peri
In 1949 Francis Bacon found his subject - the human body - and from then on it remained his principal theme. But he did not paint from life. Instead he appropriated images from the mass media that he
More than 200 photographs from the DZ Bank Collection were recently donated to Germany''s Stadel Museum in Frankfurt am Main. This catalogue assembles work by 76 artists who use photography, including
Oceans, seas, vast lakes and rivers are seemingly endless spaces that convey a sense of timelessness and generate universal feelings of freedom and adventure. The unique atmosphere of the seaside has
The span of his short life, 1943-1992, was enough for Italian photographer Luigi Ghirri to develop and express an exquisite sensibility in both his visual work and his writings. The influence of his v
This is a general, practical, and accessible guide to all aspects of UK insurance law. Completely revised and restructured, the fourth edition includes additional legal analysis and specialist risk su
The use of light and illumination in architecture and design is currently evolving and making an increasingly significant impact on various creative disciplines.Bright presents a rich selection of inn
This revised and updated Atlas provides a comprehensive guide to modern contraceptive practice. The book is heavily illustrated with color photographs and line drawings that guide the reader through t
