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The unfading popularity of Gustav Klimt (1862–1918) attests not only to the particular appeal of his luxuriant painting but also to the universal themes with which he worked: love, feminine beauty, aging, and death.The son of a goldsmith, Klimt created surfaces of ornate and jewel-like luminosity which show the influence of both Egyptian and Japanese art. Through paintings, murals, and friezes, his work is defined by radiant color, fluid lines, floral elements, and mosaic-lik...

A unique, illustrated history of the US Navy Fighter Weapons School's 50-year history. This book provides a unique, illustrated history of the US Navy Fighter Weapons School’s 50-year history. Currently located at Naval Air Station Fallon, Nevada, TOPGUN was formed in late 1968 at Naval Air Station Miramar, California, to create a graduate-level course in fighter tactics for Navy pilots deploying to Vietnam. Before TOPGUN, Navy F-4 Phantom II fighter crews in Vietnam manag...

A complete history of 110 years of Alfa Romeo: the cars, the people, the racing, and the heritage. For more than 110 years, Alfa Romeo has set the standard for elegant, sophisticated, and racy Italian automobiles. The first Alfa Romeo, the Tipo 24HP, rolled off the line in 1910 and paved the way for such classic and well-known models as the Tipo 33 Stradale, Guilia, Giulietta, Alfasud, Alfetta, and Stelvio—Alfa Romeo’s first SUV. This comprehensive volume covers those mo...

The ultimate celebration of Vietnamese cuisine, featuring 445 beloved traditional dishes from home kitchens across the country More than just pho and bánh mì, Vietnamese food is a rich and diverse tapestry of flavors, techniques, and customs. Vietnam: The Cookbook is a definitive deep dive into this vibrant cuisine, featuring more than 400 authentic home-cooking recipes – each faithfully captured, rigorously tested, and presented with clear, step-by-step directions. Orga...

A compelling collection of the world’s most innovative, stylish, and influential chairs from across the globe Throughout history, the chair has presented designers the world over with infinite opportunities to experiment with new production methods and innovative materials within the set parameters of an object that is primarily there to serve a practical purpose. Now available with a new cover, Chair: 500 Designs that Matter celebrates the humble chair as never before, ...

Come and join the fun with master illustrator and author, Hervé Tullet! Experience the magic of Hervé Tullet in The Game of Mix and Match, a title from his much-loved Let’s Play Games series of interactive board books for readers aged 3-6 years. This hands-on game has more than 50 different pictures – use the flaps to discover what you get when you mix a heart with an apple or a snail with a lemon! The book features Tullet’s unique hand lettering and a vibrant riot of illustr...

The first cookbook from cult yakitori restaurant Yardbird in Hong Kong puts the spotlight on chicken - taking grilling to a whole new levelChicken is the world's best loved meat, and yakitori is one of the simplest, healthiest ways to cook it. At Yardbird in Hong Kong, Canadian chef Matt Abergel has put yakitori on the global culinary map. Here, in vivid style, with strong visual references to Abergel's passion for skateboarding, he reveals the magic behind the restaurant's s...

A thorough international survey of the body's role in contemporary art, fully revised and updated.The Body in Contemporary Art presents an international survey of art made since 2000 that takes the body as its focus. Examining such areas as nature and technology, identity politics and the grotesque, writer and critic Sally O'Reilly traces the body's movement from a subject to a live medium of art, and highlights how socio-political and cultural developments, from contemporary...

‘Knowing these cool facts will make kids appreciate wildlife even more.’ – Smithsonian Magazine Inspired by books of world records, children are invited to learn fascinating facts about 22 of the most incredible animals on Earth Over thousands of years of evolution, certain animals have become masters of survival. They are capable of exceptional abilities, from perceiving sounds and smells that humans can’t detect, to creating powerful chemical formulas. Each animal ‘superher...

A lyrical celebration of the amazing new ecosystem that flourishes after a tree falls For the forest, the death of a tree is not a loss but a new beginning. In this unique exploration of nature’s circle of life, young readers can discover how a tree finds fresh purpose after its life ends. Fallen trees provide food and shelter for living things large and small – from insects, fungi, and flowers to mice and bear cubs. This thoughtful book introduces children to these...

Czas na jego zasady.On nie prosi. On bierze. I tym razem to on rozdaje karty — dzieci, kobiety, ofiary, wspólnicy… Wszyscy mają do odegrania rolę. A jeśli się pomylą? Konsekwencje bywają brutalne.Gdy przeszłość zaczyna pukać do drzwi z coraz większą siłą, a w powietrzu unosi się zapach zemsty, jedno staje się pewne: gra dopiero się zaczyna.Ale kto naprawdę ustala zasady? I czy wszyscy wyjdą z niej żywi?RAK. Teraz gramy po mojemu — trzeci tom serii, obok którego nie przejdzies...

Widely regarded as one of the most influential fashion and portrait photographers, Mario Testino is responsible for the creation of emblematic images, transmitting emotion and energy in an open and intimate way. Throughout his four-decade career, Testino has been on a journey beyond the world of fashion capturing Earth’s traditions and cultures with unparalleled access and an extraordinarily unique point of view. Peruvian by birth, Testino’s intimate connection to Italy f...

Kartonowa KSIĄŻKA z PRZESTRZENNYMI STRONAMI – idealny pomysł na PREZENT.Książka dla najmłodszych zawierająca mnóstwo CIEKAWOSTEK na temat LEŚNYCH EKOSYSTEMÓW.KSIĄŻKA PRZESTRZENNA – po otwarciu ukazują się ROZKŁADANE SCENKI PRZEDSTAWIAJĄCE LAS.   Książka  •    wspiera wszechstronny rozwój•    przekazuje ważne informacje •    pobudza wyobraźnię•    rozbudza ciekawość świata Ale przyroda!To seria książek zawierających ważne INFORMACJE oraz CIEKAWOSTKI na tematy, które bardzo int...

​The buildings burned in our memories, which to us represent the spirit of ’50s and ’60s architectural design, were those whose pictures were widely published in magazines and books; but what about those that got lost in the process, hardly or never appearing in publication? The exchange of visual information is crucial to the development, evolution, and promotion of architectural movements. If a building is not widely seen, its photograph rarely or never published, it simpl...

Samuel Johnson famously said that: “When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life.” London’s remarkable history, architecture, landmarks, streets, style, cool, swagger, and stalwart residents are pictured in compelling photographs sourced from a wide array of archives around the world. London is a vast sprawling metropolis, constantly evolving and growing, yet throughout its complex past and shifting present, the humor, unique character, and bulldog spirit of the people ...

A coffee-table book showcasing the work of 32 bicycle builders from 13 countries, celebrating their unique designs and the stories that inspire them. Handcrafted Bicycles: Builders, Frame Design, and Inspiration celebrates the artistry of bicycle building, revealing that bicycles are so much more than a set of handlebars, a seat, a frame, wheels, a chain and pedals. Bicycles are about the builder, the rider, the ride, riders’ needs, special componentry, and aesthetics. Thi...

The creator of the ubiquitous Knoll “Tulip” chairs and tables, Eero Saarinen (1910–1961) was one of the 20th century’s most prominent space shapers, merging dynamic forms with a modernist sensibility across architecture and design. Among Saarinen’s greatest accomplishments are Washington D.C.’s Dulles International Airport, the very sculptural and fluid TWA terminal at JFK Airport in New York, and the 630 ft. (192 m) high Gateway Arch of St. Louis, Missouri, each of them defi...

From medieval wonders in Morocco to indigenous art in Canada; epic street murals in Malaysia to world-famous masterpieces in France; the destinations featured inside this book all share one thing in common: incredible art. Packed with dazzling capital cities and unexpected hidden gems, this is the ultimate exploration of the top art destinations on the planet.

Spilled: Natural Winemakers—Stories & Recipes blends travel diary, wine primer, and cookbook to reveal the people and places behind natural wine. Visiting growers across France and beyond, the authors sit at farmhouse tables and cellar benches to hear how low-intervention philosophies translate into practice: organic and biodynamic farming, spontaneous fermentations, minimal sulfur, and patience. Portraits and photo essays immerse readers in harvest rhythms—hands sticky with ...

The definitive illustrated chronicle on the graphic art of punk style, from period concert posters and flyers to fanzines and record sleeves, and much more, with over 900 images Celebrating a wide range of punk design in vinyl cover art, posters, flyers, fanzines, and other ephemera, The Art of Punk highlights the movement primarily within graphic design and print, while also considering its impact on wider popular culture. Punk was based on immediacy—an often-inspired...

Over 400 of the finest examples of metal poster and cover art, spanning the entire 50-year history of metal, and how that art has helped define the genre Without the larger-than-life character and imagination of the art that complements it, metal wouldn’t have had the same impact in capturing the intense spirit and visual identity that define its rebellious essence. From the colorful, outlandish, and sophisticated use of visuals for album artwork and posters, to the imme...

A fascinating history of one of Boeing’s most iconic aircraft More than half a century ago, the Boeing 747 took to the air for the first time. It's considered the first large-capacity civilian airliner. Lovingly nicknamed the “Jumbo Jet,” the aircraft quickly became the flagship of any airline that operated it. While sales were initially modest, the unmistakable four-engine jet became a bestseller after much-improved and more-advanced versions became available in the 1...

KSIĄŻECZKA Z ZABAWAMI EDUKACYJNYMI dla dzieci w wieku przedszkolnym.   CIEKAWE ZADANIA I ZABAWY doskonalą wiele umiejętności.    PACHNĄCE WYPUKŁE NAKLEJKI do zabawy.   W środku WYPYCHANKI i GRY.    Wesołe ilustracje i owocowi bohaterowie zachęcają do NAUKI i ZABAWY.    Dzięki ODPOWIEDNIO DOBRANYM i ZRÓŻNICOWANYM ZADANIOM dzieci mogą ćwiczyć wiele kompetencji, świetnie się przy tym bawiąc. Książka w przyjaznej dla przedszkolaków formie proponuje trening takich aktywności, jak:...

Groźba sprzed półwiecza powraca.W latach 70. w parafii Grodziec odbył się masowy egzorcyzm, który zakończył się serią tajemniczych zgonów i dwuletnią kwarantanną regionu. Pół wieku później dziennikarz, młody ksiądz i pacjentka szpitala psychiatrycznego odkrywają, że tamten koszmar nigdy się nie skończył.Thriller z pogranicza horroru i sensacji od którego nie oderwiesz się do ostatniej strony.„Przywieźli mnie do szpitala o wpół do czwartej rano, karetką przewozową, naszprycowa...