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Broszura ta na podstawie zapisów Starego Testamentu ukazuje jak był zbudowany Przybytek, czyli Namiot Spotkania ? miejsce, w którym Bóg przebywał pośród swego ludu, podczas ich podróży do ziemi obiecanej. Najwyższy zdecydował, by w ten sposób okazać swojemu ludowi, że chce mieć z nimi bliską więź i dać im szansę łatwego zbliżenia się do siebie. Autor przedstawia nie tylko sprzęty, jakie znajdowały się w Przybytku, ich lokalizację, formy sprawowania kultu, ale ? co szalenie wa...

Dzieło encyklopedyczne zawierające 700 haseł dotyczących Biblii, w tym wiele syntetycznych esejów napisanych przez 250-ciu wybitnych profesorów, specjalistów z 20 krajów świata.Jest to przekład znakomitego The Oxford Companion to the Bible. Za podstawę cytowanych tekstów biblijnych przyjęto Biblię Tysiąclecia. Słownik informuje o głównych osobach, miejscach, wydarzeniach, ideach, instytucjach i realiach biblijnych.Przedstawia także współczesne dyskusje, związane z interpretac...

Po burzy na niebie ukazała się piękna tęcza. Czy namalowały ją niewidzialne motyle? Mama Maksa i Zuzi zdradza sekret powstania tego pięknego zjawiska. Chcecie go poznać i wyczarować własną tęczę?
Pełna humoru seria Świat Maksa teraz w nowym wygodnym formacie. Kartonowe książeczki znakomicie sprawdzą się w rękach najmłodszych wielbicieli małego hipopotama i jego przyjaciół.

Prymasowska Seria Biblijna powiększa się o kolejny ważny tom. Składa się on z połączenia tłumaczenia Starego Testamentu przygotowanego w oparciu o przekład Septuaginty, czyli Biblii Greckiej Starego Testamentu, oraz przekładu Nowego Testamentu na język polski. Tego monumentalnego dzieła dokonał ks. prof. Remigiusz Popowski SDB i stanowi ono jego opus vitae.Połączenie obydwu części Biblii, czyli Starego i Nowego Testamentu, jest nie tylko w pełni uzasadnione, lecz i bardzo pot...

Oddajemy w Państwa ręce, przygotowany przez doświadczonego pedagoga Małgorzatę Kapłon pierwszą część zbioru konspektów zajęć w przedszkolu i w edukacji wczesnoszkolnej, opracowanych z wykorzystaniem bajek, komiksów, słuchowisk i filmów autorstwa Lecha Tkaczyka. Dobrze przygotowane konspekty zajęć stanowią bazę do przekazania dzieciom wiedzy na określony temat oraz do jej utrwalenia w sposób przemyślany i usystematyzowany. Życząc miłej lektury, mamy nadzieję, że będą one służy...

Pierwsza pozycja z serii innowacyjnych książek dla uczących się języka włoskiego na poziomie średnio zaawansowanym, która przedstawia sylwetki czterech wybitnych włoskich artystów poprzez ciekawe, rzetelnie przygotowane artykuły oraz oryginalne komiksy. Zastosowane nowoczesne formy przywracają do życia słynne osobowości świata sztuki i zachęcają uczniów do nauki języka włoskiego. "Arte" przedstawia uczącym się genialnego Leonarda Da Vinci, mistrza Michała Anioła, ekscentryczn...

Nasze lato to ciepła, obrazkowa opowieść o wspólnych letnich chwilach.O podróżach bliskich i dalekich oraz prostych radościach odkrywanych razem z dzieckiem. Stworzona z myślą o najmłodszych dzieciach opowiada o świecie bliskim małemu dziecku. Proste ilustracje i znajome motywy wspierają rozwój mowy, koncentracji oraz pierwszych skojarzeń. W książeczce dziecko poznaje świat poprzez bliskie mu doświadczenia pakowanie się na wyjazd, podróżowanie, czas nad jeziorem i nad morze...

Travel across continents and climates to experience architecture that’s rewriting the rules of sustainability. Like the other titles in our Homes for Our Time series, each of the 63 projects in Sustainable Living opens a window into a unique dwelling inspired by the pressures and possibilities of a warming planet with finite resources. The result is a sweeping story of architects, ranging from Norman Foster to the Snøhetta practice, building in bold new ways that honor the ec...

This book of two halves is at once a gallery of jaw-dropping modern Japanese buildings and an in-depth explanation of how the photographs of them were made.Japanese architecture fans are introduced in this book to the nine photographers who have been instrumental in shaping the way we view the country's spectacular post-war buildings. Through its pages we can 'visit' these astonishing structures through the eyes and camera lenses of these remarkable artists.But can documentin...

A celebration of 75 years of publishing at Thames & Hudson a delight for bibliophiles, historians, art lovers and fans of the T&H brand.In 1949 Walter and Eva Neurath founded Thames & Hudson with a clear aim: to create a 'museum without walls' through books that would make art and scholarship accessible to all. This volume the most comprehensive history of an illustrated publisher ever undertaken tells through its books the history of a progressive, groundbreaking company tha...

London in Frames by street photographer Ovidiu Selaru is the result of his years of exploring the city and its people – a powerful photo book that invites the viewer on a visual journey through the vibrant culture and pulsating life of London. Selaru’s style combines technical precision with a poetic point of view, making him one of the most sought-after photographers of his generation. This stunning photography book is ideal for those who appreciate the extraordinary in the ...

A new wave of creativity is transforming Thailand. Thainess captures the country’s cultural vanguard—artists, designers, chefs, and tastemakers driving a national renaissance. With 40 profiles and striking visuals, the book reveals how “soft power” has become Thailand’s most dynamic export. Framed by an introductory essay and preface, Thainess offers an insider’s perspective on a culture where heritage and innovation meet, positioning Thailand as a creative force with global ...

Celebrates 40 great exemplars of Nordic residential architecture from the past 120 years, exploring both the groundbreaking modernist homes of the 20th century and more contemporary dream residences.The Nordic home has long held a powerful allure for architects, designers and homeowners around the world. The region's architects and designers, such as Alvar Aalto, Arne Jacobsen and J rn Utzon, have played a key role in the development of Nordic modernism, with its unique sense...

"W 1998 roku społecznością Green Village wstrząsnął wypadek, w wyniku którego Larry, syn pastora, zapadł w śpiączkę. Ojciec bez wahania wskazał na winnego zdarzenia, przez co cała społeczność zwróciła się przeciwko Alexowi Turnerowi. Nastolatek musiał uciekać z rodzinnego miasta, zostawiając za sobą wszystko. Dziesięć lat później tragedia rodziców zmusza go, by wrócił do znienawidzonego miejsca. Stawiając czoła przeszłości, Alex odkrywa kolejne sekrety, które komplikują jego...

Bestsellerowa seria fińskich książek przetłumaczona na 18 języków! Zimą można robić tyle fajnych rzeczy: jeździć na sankach i łyżwach, piec, chodzić do biblioteki, uczyć się gry na pianinie. Ale Myszonkowi nie wszystko się podoba. W kominiarce wygląda śmiesznie i denerwuje go, że kolega z zerówki ma już własny telefon i mnóstwo wspaniałych figurek. Potem nadchodzą ferie zimowe i Myszonek ma okazje pochwalić się mamie nowymi umiejętnościami! Ciepła i humorystyczna seria k...

Zabawna historia o tym, że wiek nie zna granic… W małym miasteczku emerytowani pracownicy policji nie mogą znaleźć sobie miejsca, nudząc się i wysłuchując plotek lokalnej społeczności. Wiedzą, że aby zabić czas, muszą znaleźć jakieś zajęcie. Gdy dochodzi do zbrodni, postanawiają założyć GBŚ - Geriatryczne Biuro Śledcze, w skład którego wchodzą licencjonowani detektywi i… licencjonowana bufetowa. Kolejni mieszkańcy zaczynają mówić o swoich podejrzeniach, a wkrótce do pomocy...

Kultowa książka w nowym wydaniu, dzięki któremu lektura stanie się jeszcze bardziej romantyczna… Seria LOVE STORY Wyjątkowa minikolekcja najpiękniejszych książek autorstwa mistrza opowieści o miłości – Nicholasa Sparksa! Romantyczne historie i bohaterowie, których kocha się od pierwszych stron. Fabuły, które stały się inspiracją dla filmów z takimi gwiazdami, jak Ryan Gosling, Miley Cyrus, Mandy Moore, Robin Wright czy Kevin Costner… Romantyczne opowieści Nicholasa Sparksa...

Nigdy nie jest za późno, by walczyć o miłość. Po prawie trzydziestu latach małżeństwa Wilson Lewis, zięć Allie i Noaha Calhounów, niezapomnianych bohaterów Pamiętnika, musi sam przed sobą przyznać, że z jego związku zniknęło to coś. W dużej mierze z jego własnej winy. Ale nie zamierza tak tego zostawić. Postanawia zrobić wszystko, aby żona zakochała się w nim na nowo. Kolejna – trzydziesta – rocznica ma być wyjątkowa. Tymczasem okazuje się, że jego córka właśnie w tym dniu p...

Known for its comprehensive coverage, engaging, storytelling approach, and clinical relevance, the bestselling Moore’s Clinically Oriented Anatomy, 10th Edition, guides students from initial anatomy and foundational science through clinical training and practice. This popular resource, authored by Drs. Arthur F. Dalley II and Anne M. R. Agur, covers anatomy that is clinically important in physical examination for primary care, interpretation of diagnostic imaging, and the ana...

A thorough volume with extraordinary photography, detailing the past, present, and future of the legendary Lamborghini autos. The official Lamborghini book, sponsored by Automobili Lamborghini. Featuring never-before-published photos and original drawings from Lamborghini archives, this is a visual masterpiece for lovers of luxury sportscars. It includes sketches by Mitja Borkert, head of Lamborghini design since 2016, and exclusive interviews with Automobili Lamborghini ...

A detailed guide to the tanks and armored vehicles of Russia and Soviet Union, including hundreds of historical images along with color profiles.       This is a remarkably comprehensive illustrated history of the Soviet and Russian armored branch. Readers will learn about virtually every tank and armored vehicle that has been deployed from WWI to the present day, even including some obscure prototypes.   Armor enthusiasts will gain great insight into both the technical...

A detailed visual record of the Apollo 1 tragedy. The Apollo Photo Archive series comprises the most comprehensive pictorial record of America’s moon-landing program ever published. In January 1967, the Apollo 1 command module caught fire on the launchpad, claiming the lives of astronauts Gus Grissom, Ed White, and Roger Chaffee. Apollo 1, expected to be a triumphant first manned mission for the program, thus ended in tragedy and devastation. With more than 500 photo...

More than 700 images capture the history of the Apollo 7 mission, America's triumphant return to manned spaceflight. The Apollo Photo Archive series comprises the most comprehensive pictorial record of America’s moon-landing program ever published. The series continues with Apollo 7’s launch in October 1968. Crewed by Wally Schirra, Donn Eisele, and Walt Cunningham, it was the first successful Apollo space flight. Less than two years after the Apollo 1 disaster in Janua...

Sześcioro bohaterów zjawia się w lesie, żeby zagrać w tajemniczą grę. Na pierwszy rzut oka nic ich nie łączy. Pochodzą z różnych środowisk, wyznają odmienne wartości, mają różne charaktery. Nikt nie spodziewa się tego, co się stanie. Gra w podchody w jednej chwili zamienia się w grę o przetrwanie. Kto za tym stoi i jaki jest jego cel? „Rewelacyjna! Rozgrywka na najwyższym poziomie.” Marcel Moss „Ta historia jest jak rollercoaster. Nie wiesz, czego się spodziewać, czuje...

Niniejszy Słownik stanowi encyklopedyczne dzieło bez precedensu. Zapełnia on bowiem poważną lukę w uprzystępnianiu polskim czytelnikom zdobyczy światowej egzegezy w zakresie dziesięciu ksiąg Nowego Testamentu (Dz, Hbr, Jk, 1-2 P, 1-2-3 J, Jud, Ap), które nie zostały omówione w poprzednich tomach serii. Wyjątkowość tego Słownika polega jednak głównie na tym, że autorzy haseł nie zatrzymują się na etapie ostatniej redakcji omawianych ksiąg NT, lecz ukazują, jaka była recepcja i...

Steve James Originally from a small village in North Yorkshire, Steve now lives near Leeds with his partner and daughter. Surrounded by arty family, he developed a love for drawing early on, inspired by Beano comics and Bugs Bunny. With years of experience in greetings cards, gifs, product design, and children's books, his dream is to work on a cartoon, video game, or action figures. He draws inspiration from new media and enjoys music, films, games, countryside walks, and pl...

Steve James Originally from a small village in North Yorkshire, Steve now lives near Leeds with his partner and daughter. Surrounded by arty family, he developed a love for drawing early on, inspired by Beano comics and Bugs Bunny. With years of experience in greetings cards, gifs, product design, and children's books, his dream is to work on a cartoon, video game, or action figures. He draws inspiration from new media and enjoys music, films, games, countryside walks, and pl...

In 2005, Scott Schuman transformed fashion photography forever when he founded the blog The Sartorialist. The idea was simple: to open a dialogue between fashion and daily life, by shooting locals in public spaces. But in the lineage of Bill Cunningham and August Sander, that unpretentious, radical emphasis on “real people”—off the runway, out of the studio—elevated people-watching to an art and street style to high fashion, long before Instagram. In Milano, Schuman found a m...

Global travel can be a wearying business: mass tourism, overcrowded planes, chaotic airports, heightened security, cookie-cutter hotel chains, well-worn tourist trails. Finding even a sliver of adventure can sometimes feel impossible. But take heart: for all of us with an unfulfilled spirit of wanderlust, The Golden Age of Travel evokes an era when traveling the world was a thrilling new possibility for those with the resources, time, imagination, and daring. This richly ill...

A packed volume that documents 28 extraordinary and previously uncharted surf locations worldwide, featuring photography and unique travel narratives from the expeditions of John Seaton Callahan and the surfEXPLORE® Group. Readers embark on a global journey of discovery with surfEXPLORE: Discovering New Surfing Locations Worldwide, an unparalleled exploration of 28 extraordinary and untapped surfing destinations. Join internationally recognized surf travel expert John Seat...

This book presents the epic story of New York on nearly 600 pages of emotional, atmospheric photographs, from the mid-19th century to the present day. Supplementing this treasure trove of images are over a hundred quotations and references from seminal books, movies, shows, and songs. The city’s fluctuating fortunes are all represented, from the wild nights of the Jazz Age to the hedonistic disco era, from to the grim days of the Depression to the devastation of 9/11 and its ...

Zaha Hadid (1950 - 2016) was a revolutionary architect. For years, she was widely acclaimed and won numerous prizes despite building practically nothing. Some even said her work was simply impossible to build. Yet, during the latter years of her life, Hadid’s daring visions became a reality, bringing a new and unique architectural language to cities and structures such as the Port House in Antwerp, the Al Janoub Stadium near Doha, Qatar, and the spectacular new airport term...

The Kisokaidō route through Japan was ordained in the early 1600s by the country’s then-ruler Tokugawa Ieyasu, who decreed that staging posts be installed along the length of the arduous passage between Edo (present-day Tokyo) and Kyoto. Inns, shops, and restaurants were established to provide sustenance and lodging to weary travelers. In 1835, renowned woodblock print artist Keisai Eisen was commissioned to create a series of works to chart the Kisokaidō journey. After produ...

Od publikacji pierwszego wydania w świecie sprzedano miliony egzemplarzy Potęgi podświadomości autorstwa doktora Josepha Murphyego. Książka nieustannie zdobywa rzesze zwolenników w kolejnych pokoleniach. Coach i doradca C. James Jensen uzupełnił ceniony poradnik doktora Murphyego o nowe lekcje i narzędzia do ćwiczeń afirmacji, wizualizacji, medytacji oraz umiejętności przywódczych aby wyzwolić moce twojej podświadomości i zagwarantować ci pełnię życia. Uwolnij moc swojej po...

Annie Leibovitz is known for her exceptional portraits of women. A new collection featuring her most recent work on this subject is accompanied by the republication of her landmark collection (1999), together in a slipcased edition First published in 1999, Annie Leibovitz’s landmark collection of portraits of women from all walks of life is back in print, together with a new book of photographs. The broad array of subjects reflects what women look like now: dancers, acto...

‘Captures the brand’s aesthetic brilliance and radical ethos – where beauty, ecology, and purpose go hand in hand.’ –   Vogue  ‘A 400-page gambol through the company’s archives … a colourful, esoteric world governed by good taste and considered flashes of maximalism’ –   Financial Times A special survey published to celebrate 100 years of the influential and innovative Swedish design company Svenskt Tenn In 1924, the pioneering designer and entrepreneur Estrid Ericson founded...

Mount Fuji has long been a centerpiece of Japanese cultural imagination, and nothing captures this with more virtuosity than the landmark woodblock print series Thirty-six Views of Mount Fuji by Katsushika Hokusai (1760–1849). The renowned printmaker documents 19th-century Japan with exceptional artistry and adoration, celebrating its countryside, cities, people, and serene natural beauty. Produced at the peak of Hokusai’s artistic ambition, the series is a quintessential wor...

Rocky Balboa is the Philadelphian icon who took on the world and won. The original “Italian Stallion,” the gutsy fighter who rose above the odds to boxing glory, and a rags-to-riches legend in the business of making movies. Ever since Sylvester Stallone unleashed his impassioned title character in 1976, the resilient fighter has earned his place in history as a symbol of tenacity and courage and a legend of cinematic success.The story of Rocky the movie is as exciting as t...

Ostatnie takie wydanie „Króla Bólu” Jacka Dukaja! Kolejne wydanie "Król Bólu" pojawi się w nowej odsłonie, ten dodruk więc stanowi ostatnią szansę nabycia książki w oryginalnym wydaniu. Potem na półkach księgarń zastąpi ją edycja w zmienionym kształcie i zestawie tekstów. Piętnaście lat twórczości Jacka Dukaja w ośmiu utworach przekraczających granice wyobraźni i człowieczeństwa. Wszyscy przecież czujemy koniec czasów człowieka. Czujemy, że usuwa się nam ziemia spo...

Volume 2 of the NES Omnibus is a fun and informative look at ALL the original NES games released in the US starting with the letters M-Z. More than 360 games are featured, including such iconic titles as Metroid, Super Mario Bros., and Tetris, as well as such hidden gems and cult classics as Mighty Final Fight, Trog!, and River City Ransom.  Thorough gameplay descriptions Box art Screenshots Reviews Fun facts Historical data Vintage mag...

The first large-scale English language retrospective of one of Poland's leading contemporary artists, arriving at a transformative moment in her career.Zofia Kulik's photographs are a psychic collage of the self. Inspired by eroticism, feminism, and the political and social developments of post-war Poland, her expansive work offers a radical critique of not only what it means to be an artist and a woman, but of what it means to be human. Featuring her most pivotal series incl...

An exhaustive guide to the handgun models produced at the Erfurter Maschinenfabrik. Volume 2 of a monumental three-part illustrated history of ERMA, the Erfurter Maschinenfabrik. ERMA is best known for production of German small arms during the Second World War, including the MP 40 submachine gun, the Mauser K98 rifle, and the ERMA EMP.  Volume 2 profiles all handgun models produced at ERMA's factories. The descriptions are extremely detailed: production numbers and fea...

A loving ode to films with post-apocalyptic themes, this updated edition now features more than 1,200 movie reviews, plus more than 600 images and dozens of interviews with filmmakers and actors. From asteroids to zombies, the film and television industry has dreamed up seemingly infinite ways to end the world. Fortunately, in this definitive guide to all things apocalypse (on film), entertainment journalist david j. moore helps you navigate the abundance of post-apoc...

A stunning photo book featuring photographs and summaries of architectural masterpieces from 10,000-plus years of history—from churches and temples, castles and caves to pyramids and palaces, walls, towers, and more The iridescent play of light through Gothic windows. Skyscrapers gleaming in the sun. The worn steps of a Mayan pyramid. Indian temples rich in detailed reliefs. Buildings move us, protect us, and give us places for devotion and contemplation, political deb...

Distinctly American: Houses and Interiors by Hendricks Churchill surveys ten recent projects by the acclaimed architecture and design studio, known for blending rigor, warmth, and craft. Rooted in vernacular traditions—Shaker clarity, Arts and Crafts honesty, and agrarian pragmatism—their work favors durable materials, soulful color, and rooms calibrated for everyday pleasure. The book moves from New England farmhouses to urbane apartments, unpacking how proportion, light, an...

Gardens Illustrated: The New Beautiful—Inspiring Gardens for a Resilient Futuret ranslates the authority of the beloved magazine into a substantial, idea-packed book. Across urban rooftops, courtyard oases, coastal meadows, and ambitious country estates, leading designers demonstrate how ecological thinking and aesthetic pleasure can be one and the same. Projects by figures such as Piet Oudolf, Dan Pearson, Tom Stuart-Smith, and Arabella Lennox-Boyd showcase planting that emb...

Discover the legendary stories behind the most iconic sneakers and collaborations in history. From trailblazing OG models to groundbreaking partnerships, this book explores the masterpieces of leading brands like Adidas, Nike, Bape, Le Coq Sportif, Puma, Diadora, Saucony, and more.Marvel at rare grails that every sneakerhead dreams of owning, including the Nike Mag, Nike SB Dunk Low Pro "Paris," Adidas Yeezy Boost 750, Nike Air Max 1 BRS, and the luxurious Louis Vuitton "Jasp...

An illustrated celebration of some of the world's most exclusive and creative watches Limited Edition Watches is a visual celebration of alternatively designed wrist and pocket watches, honoring innovative craftsmanship within the world of modern horology. The 150 different brands featured in this unique book each have a double-page spread dedicated to rare, specially selected timepieces. Featured manufacturers include Patek Philippe, Jaeger LeCoultre, Vacheron Const...

The history of Rolex is a fascinating journey through developments in the watch industry, innovations and the brand's influence on the world of luxury watches and popular culture. Rolex revolutionised the watch industry in 1926 by launching the first wristwatch with a chronometer certificate. The 1950s saw the launch of some of Rolex's best-known models, which cemented the brand's reputation as a pioneer in the spirit of exploration and adventure: Rolex Submariner (1953), Rol...

As seen in Vanity Fair, Car and Driver, Architectural Digest, British GQ, and The Times A HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE SELECTION: Car & Driver, Wall Street Journal, Autocar, Cool Hunting, Autoblog ‘A high-octane feast for petrol heads and lovers of design.’ – The Times A ground-breaking survey of more than 650 of the most exceptional cars ever designed, organized geographically The Atlas of Car Design is a global survey of the world’s greatest car designs, featuring...

A showcase of spectacular private getaway homes across the world designed exclusively for sanctuary and rejuvenation.  On a remote island, among sand dunes, adjacent to a lake, and on a rocky beach—these are just some of the stunning sites of the architect-designed contemporary houses featured in this celebration of getaways that connect strongly with nature.  Renowned architecture and design commentator Stephen Crafti takes us on a private tour of residential getaways ...

Poetic spaces, surreal structures and dramatic visions. The extraordinary career of Ricardo Bofill is collected in this monograph, which reveals his inspiring approach to architecture, and to life.

Uncover the timeless appeal of watches, from early innovations to the cultural icons that define modern identity.

Wabi-sabi, that ancient philosophy which embraces imperfection, lies at the very heart of Japanese traditions—both artistic and societal. Today, it is being diluted by modernity. Worse still, this timeless aesthetic—nourished by the slow passage of time and enriched by the patina of age—is being cheapened by the mass-market home décor industry.Reducing wabi-sabi to what it once was, or to a fleeting “lifestyle” trend, is to confine it within a box. From their encounter with a...

Only edition in printThe titular story in this collection, ‘Man on a Road’ – which famously led to the 1936 congressional hearings that exposed the worst industrial disaster in American history – is a snapshot of appalling capitalist exploitation from the perspective of a walking-dead miner slowly suffocating from silicosis. ‘The Happiest Man on Earth’, winner of the 1938 O. Henry Award, is about a man who, desperate to feed his family and regain his dignity, embarks on a lon...

Zrównoważony rozwój to dziś nie tylko trend, ale konieczność – zarówno w biznesie, jak i w życiu codziennym. Coraz więcej przedsiębiorstw staje przed wyzwaniem, jakim jest integracja działań w obszarach środowiskowych, społecznych i zarządczych (ESG) z codziennymi operacjami. „Praktycznie o ESG. Poradnik raportowania zrównoważonego rozwoju” to książka, która ma pomóc lepiej zrozumieć to zjawisko i odnaleźć się w coraz bardziej wymagającym środowisku regulacyjnym i rynkowym.Ks...

A Ranch Year is not just a coffee table book, but an emotional journey through the multi-faceted lives and striking landscapes of Wyoming, in the shadow of the Big Horn, captured through the lens of the talented Isabelle Arnon. The photos offer a rare perspective on the lives of cowboys and cowgirls far from the beaten tourist track. It is a tribute to traditional ranch culture, the Wild West, and the everlasting beauty of nature that will inspire readers and viewers alike.Th...

Edited by Dr. Marc S. Sabatine and compiled by residents, fellows, and attending physicians at the world-renowned Massachusetts General Hospital, Pocket Medicine, 9th Edition, provides fast answers to the diagnostic and therapeutic questions you’ll face on rounds and exams. With easily accessible bulleted lists, tables, and algorithms, this bestselling reference offers focused, up-to-date coverage of internal medicine—exactly the information you need to make an accurate diagn...

'Makiko's food is some of the best I have ever had. Delicious. Flavour filled. Inventive.' Stanley Tucci Affordable, versatile, delicious and satisfying, rice is a staple in Asian cuisine, a favourite ingredient that forms the backbone of tasty recipes enjoyed the world over. Building on the success of her first book Ramen, this second collaboration with author Makiko Sano follows her winning formula, celebrating Japan's deep connection with rice with of 80 delicious Asian re...

"...a delectable tour of 46 clubs that span 300 years of architecture and design." — Airmail"... a lavishly illustrated and wittily written study of one of the capital’s most distinctive – and most secretive – institutions." — House & Garden UK"Jones treats them not really as clubs, but as examples of interior decoration, which he writes about interestingly and with an observant eye." — Charles Saumarez Smith"From the concealed bookcase door in the library of The Travellers C...

Fame is the perfect cover, but in this game, survival is the ultimate prize. In Jack Silkstone's adrenaline-fueled thriller The Operative, unsuspecting reality TV contestants are thrust into a shadowy world of espionage. As they compete for stardom, a covert organization molds them into unwitting agents, exploiting their ambition for sinister purposes.Blackmailed and trapped in a web of deceit, the contestants must navigate a treacherous landscape where the lines between real...

Designing private residences has its own very special challenges and nuances for the architect. The scale may be more modest than public projects, the technical fittings less complex than an industrial site, but the preferences, requirements, and vision of particular personalities becomes priority. The delicate task is to translate all the emotive associations and practical requirements of “home” into a workable, constructed reality. This publication rounds up 100 of the...

Virtually unparalleled in scope and spanning more than five decades, the photography of visionary Helmut Newton (1920–2004) reached millions through publication in magazines like Vogue and Elle. His oeuvre transcended genres, bringing elegance, style, and voyeurism to fashion, portrait, and glamour photography through a body of work that remains as inimitable as it is unrivaled. Having mastered the art of fashion photography early in his career, Newton’s shoots invariably wen...

Patek Philippe: Investing in Wristwatches offers detailed insights into the world of authenticating and pricing high-value wristwatches, for all collectors, from amateur to connoisseur.This publication includes the vast majority of key Patek models, along with their relevant auction results. Each timepiece has been carefully selected by legendary horological expert Osvaldo Patrizzi. These wristwatches excel for a diverse range of reasons, including technical excellence, aucti...

Unique collection of short storiesFeeling alone and abandoned by everyone, a young man and self-confessed dreamer decides to take to the streets of St Petersburg during one of its long summer nights. As he roams around the empty city, he chances on a weeping girl, whom he approaches and rescues from the unwanted attentions of an importunate gentleman. The two agree to meet again the following night on the same spot, and as they start revealing their life story to each other, ...

From Paris and New York to more surprising hotbeds of style, the In Fashion series invites you to discover the most fashionable locations in the world. Covering high fashion, classic street styles and trendsetting people, as well as interiors, streets, shops and more, each beautifully presented volume offers a unique glimpse into the clothes and culture of a distinct and remarkable destination.New York is widely celebrated as America’s fashion capital. The city has heavily in...

From Paris and New York to more surprising hotbeds of style, the In Fashion series invites you to discover the most fashionable locations in the world. Covering high fashion, classic street style and trendsetting people, as well as interiors, streets, shops and more, each beautifully presented volume offers a unique glimpse into the clothes and fashion culture of a distinct and remarkable destination.Paris is perhaps the most widely recognised fashion capital of all, with Hau...

Master the core topics found in Bailey’s Head & Neck Surgery—Otolaryngology, Sixth Edition, with this fully up-to-date review tool. Bailey’s Head & Neck Surgery—Otolaryngology Review, Second Edition, edited by Dr. Clark A. Rosen and a team of expert co-editors, provides concise yet comprehensive self-assessment that parallels the chapters in the most recent edition of the Bailey’s textbook. With more than 1,100 multiple-choice questions, a comprehensive online quiz bank, and ...

A fashion retrospective in a coffee-table book on the occasion of the current '90s revivalA comprehensive look back at an exciting fashion decade: over 200 pages and more than 150 high-quality photographsIncluding chapters on fashion icons of the '90sText in English and GermanThe 1990s Fashion Book is a tribute to the unique fashion of that time. Flashy, colourful, casual and sexy, these were the attributes that applied back then. Top models, hip-hoppers or pop groups like Ta...

An appreciation of the life and art of Tove Jansson, creator of the Moomin books, which are adored by children and adults across the globe.This book provides fresh insights and a deeper appreciation of the life and art of Tove Jansson (1914-2001), one of the most original, influential and perennially enjoyed illustrators of the 20th century. Jansson's flourishing Moomin books are examined in detail, as are her interpretations of such classics as Lewis Carroll's Alice's Advent...

Travel far enough and you might just find yourself‘Joyous, a modern-day Jane Austen meets The Durrells’ ELIZABETH DAY‘One of my favourite books OF ALL TIME’ MARIAN KEYES‘A much-needed escape’ NIGELLA LAWSON‘Full of humour, intrigue and colour’ SANTA MONTEFIORE Welcome to glorious Tuga – the world’s most remote island and Charlotte Walker’s new home.Charlotte has swapped her grey life in London for a year in this tropical paradise. Officially, she’s there for conservation but ...

I have been woman
for a long time
beware my smile
I am treacherous with old magicFilled with rage and tenderness, Audre Lorde's most acclaimed poetry collection speaks of mothers and children, female strength and vulnerability, renewal and revenge, goddesses and warriors, ancient magic and contemporary America. These are fearless assertions of identity, told with incantatory power.