With artful composition and rigorously controlled framing Edgar Martins creates sublimely beautiful views of often unbeautiful sites. Minimalist nighttime beaches, forests ravaged by drought-fueled fi
The Scripting of a National History: Singapore and Its Pasts is highly relevant not only to academics but also for the Singapore general reader interested to see what are meant to be received wisdoms
The arrow indicates the direction―it unmistakably points to the right: in the middle of a prairie-like, outdoor setting on a billboard with large letters that spell out “Signs.” It is an image within
From the Neoclassicism of Thomas Jefferson design of Monticello and sketches of the White House, to “all’italiana” gardens and parks, to the strong Roman classicism of the Jefferson Memorial, to Costa
Enjoy the cosmic adventures of everyone's favourite robot, WALL‧E, with this entertaining CD and read-along storybook. The CD's character voices and sound effects help you relive the hit Disnty‧Pixar
The architectonic possibilities of the pitched roof seem almost unlimited and are all the more interesting for today’s architects, in that the subject has been neglected for such a long time. By thema
The fabulous treasures of Tutankhamun have fascinated the public since their discovery by Howard Carter in 1922. Many books have been written about the boy king and his tomb, but this volume by world-
Taken in the clear light of the midnight sun, and therefore almost shadowless, these photographs offer breathtaking views of an untouched landscape from a remote part of our planet. Olaf Otto Becker (
The Parthenon sculptures in the British Museum are unrivalled examples of classical Greek art that have inspired sculptors, artists, poets and writers since their creation in the fifth century BC. Thi
The Compendium of Insurance Law consolidates diverse insurance law sources, statutes and codes of practice in one comprehensive volume. Each piece of legislation is supplemented by detailed annotation
The ciliary muscle reproduces the effect of a lens and allows the eye to focus or blur vision. It became the emblem of the critical vision that Diller + Scofidio (+ Renfro) had in their research and e
An yearbook which presents the wise words of a leading personality in Far Eastern thought or literature for every day of the year, accompanied by photographs of Asia''s people and places.
The Bally Shoe Company was founded in 1851 by Carl Franz Bally (1821―1899) and his brother Fritz in the basement of their family home in Switzerland. By 1854 the shoe company was operating under the c
Features more than eighty recipes and provides a survey of the culinary customs, traditions and history of eight Islamic countries. This book offers insights into everyday eating habits, the use of sp
Although Susanne Kühn (*1969) studied alongside the now-celebrated protagonists of the New Leipzig School at the Hochschule für Grafik und Buchkunst, her work has, until recently, remained less well k
Bey (photography, Columbia College Chicago) presents 60 of his color portraits taken from 2003 to 2006 of students at high schools across the US who are from different economic, social, and ethnic gro
This extensively illustrated book guides readers through the use of ultrasound–including modern 3D images–to detect and identify birth defects in utero. Up-to-date advice is offered on the differentia
Suitable for both the armchair traveller and the globe trotting adventurer as well as decorating devotees, this book offers facts about African culture and history.
Straddling the Bosphorus, Istanbul is a place in which East literally meets West, the only major city in the world that actually exists on two continents. Connecting Europe and Asia, this much-fought-
Charts the development of women''s fashion throughout the past century, in a comprehensive and detailed history that showcases the work of such designers as Christian Dior, Calvin Klein, and Dolce & G
With remarkable panache and discernment, Iris Apfel combines styles, colors, textures, and patterns without regard to period, provenance, or aesthetic conventions. She is a unique style icon.Over nine
The great voyages of discovery of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries brought European artists face-toface with new and exotic plants and animals, and created an intense interest in the way nature
Taking you on a tour of the shoe closets of the world over the last four centuries, exploring how major historical events, social change and industrialization have influenced styles and production, th
The classic adventure story by Robert Louis Stevenson re-told for children growing in reading confidence and ability. When Jim Hawkins sets sail searching for buried treasure and adventure, he finds h
Nail disorders often present difficult problems in diagnosis for dermatologists in practice. Recognizing this reality, this new text atlas, with color illustrations throughout, has been written by for
Published in its entirety for the first time, a memorial volume of the late iconic photographer''s famous 1940s scrapbook features restored images of his prints and showcases the pieces hand-selected
Dramatic depictions of human forms - writhing painfully, dissolving, wrestling or engulfing one another, seated or in motion - are ubiquitous in the work of Francis Bacon (1909-1992), one of the most
A cult publication that describes itself as a magazine for people who like to make stuff, who see the flicker of invention in everyday objects. It includes design projects from water-bottle lounge cha
Benetton''s story is a rather anomalous one. It arises from the dream of an industrialist―who has never made cars but instead pullovers―to race his cars in the Formula 1. It was a dream that became a
Having warm, close relationships with your children makes raising them the most rewarding effort you may ever undertake. Love, trust, and good feelings between parent and child are like a bank accoun
The basis of this manual is to collect together the experience and knowledge of a team who have worked in this area for 10 years. It pulls together all areas including how to set up and develop a serv
Albert Oehlen''s work focuses on the process of painting itself rather than any subjective expressionism or formal representation. This catalogue is published on the occasion of the exhibitions: ''I W
Supported by an extensive review of migraine pathogenesis and more than 200 case histories gleaned from the authors' personal experiences, this guide proposes two radical new concepts: all primary hea
Simple, direct, and penetrating, the celebrated photographer Timothy Greenfield-Sanders portrays his subjects like a painter from another age. Thanks to his 11x14 Fulmer & Schwing, an old wooden box d
Since the acclaimed successful modernization of the Olympic Stadium in Berlin at the very latest, the Hamburg architectural team of the architects von Gerkan, Marg und Partner has established itself i
