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Petrarch's Penitential Psalms and PrayersThe first English translation of Petrarch's Psalms and Prayers provides an intimate look at the personal devotions of the "Father of Humanism."Throughout Petrarch's work, there is an undercurrent of tension between the secular and the sacred. In this captivating new translation of the Psalms...
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On the LineHe's a rising star in New York's cutthroat culinary world. Until it all comes crashing down when a mysterious illness unearths dark secrets from his family's past in Colombia, putting his career - and everyone he loves - on the line... Now in paperback,...
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Master of the AbyssImpossible odds. A relentless pursuit. The brink of world domination. With her husband imprisoned in eternal purgatory, Julia O'Connor and her friends must use every tool in their arsenal to stop Salvatore della Porta from completing his plan of global supremacy through Veritism--the one...
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LibertyA graphic history of how America's most iconic symbol came to be. The Statue of Liberty is one of the most famous monuments in the world and it is synonymous with the American Dream. Countless emigrees were welcomed by her imposing presence on arrival...
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Le Corbusier: Le GrandA spectacular visual biography of one of the greatest architects of the 20th century.Author: Tim BentonPublisher: Phaidon PressPublished: 05/01/2008Pages: 768Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 20.00lbsSize: 17.00h x 13.00w x 3.25dISBN: 9780714846682Review Citation(s): Vanity Fair 09/01/2008 pg. 230Library Journal 09/15/2008 pg. 55New York Times Book Review 12/07/2008...
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Le CorbusierLe Corbusier is one of the most famous architects of the twentieth century. The richness and variety of his work combined with his passionately expressed philosophy of architecture have had an immense impact on the urban fabric and the way we live. Weaving through...
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Language Between God and the Poets: Ma'na in the Eleventh Century Volume 2A free ebook version of this title is available through Luminos, University of California Press's Open Access publishing program. Visit www.luminosoa.org to learn more. In the Arabic eleventh-century, scholars were intensely preoccupied with the way that language generated truth and beauty. Their work in...
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Lady's RockA wronged woman's voice is reclaimed in this gripping tale of revenge and romance--a medieval Gone Girl.Highland Scotland was no place for a woman in the early 1500s. Life was turbulent and short, battles were waged, and sisters and daughters were traded as pawns...
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In the Days of Alfred the GreatThrust into leadership in an age of war and spiritual discord, Alfred struggles to steer his kingdom through chaos. Will his vision for a unified, educated England come to fruition?'In the Days of Alfred the Great' transports readers to the 9th century, a pivotal...
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Inside Yucatán: Hidden Mérida and BeyondExploring forgotten regions of Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula, Susana Ordovás and photographer Guido Taroni uncover the faded splendor of both neglected and restored homes. Susana Ordovás's Inside Yucatán is an ode to the merging of the ancient with the contemporary. At the turn of the...
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In France Profound: The Long History of a House, a Mountain Town, and a PeopleFrom the National Book Award-longlisted author of Finding Florida, a sparkling, sweeping chronicle of the author's life and discoveries in an ancient town in "Deep France," from nearby prehistoric caves to medieval dynastic struggles to the colorful characters populating the area todayWhen T. D....
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Inclusive Design for Historic Buildings: Architectural Approaches to AccessibilityHistoric listed buildings continue to be enjoyed in the UK as places of work, education, entertainment, worship and more. However, in order to retain and enhance their value to society, they must function inclusively and provide easier access for disabled visitors. Inclusive Design for...
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How Divine Images Became Art: Essays on the Rediscovery, Study and Collecting of Medieval Icons in the Belle ÉpoqueHow Divine Images Became Art tells the story of the parallel 'discovery' of Russian medieval art and of the Italian 'primitives' at the beginning of the twentieth century. While these two developments are well-known, they are usually studied in isolation. Tarasov's study has the...
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Hoover DamThis book describes the features, construction, and history of Hoover Dam. Short paragraphs provide easy-to-read text, while colorful photos make the book engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and a...
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Hideouts: Cabins, Shacks, Barns, ShedsThe idea of an environmentally respectful house is appealing to more and more people. In the last decade, architects from all over the world have been especially interested in the possibilities of an innovative home in a natural environment, with ecological solutions and a...
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Her Father's DaughterTwenty-five-year-old Linda Donovan has spent her life working for her father, Anthony, at Donovan and Daughter Exterminators in New York City. On the anniversary of her mother's death, her father makes his annual visit to his late wife's grave while Linda heads to a...
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Harmony, Florida: Living With Nature In A New TownHarmony, Florida is a very special place. It is a new town built upon the principles of New Urbanism and living with nature and wildlife. It could become a model for new place-making and conservation of endangered lands. It is not only a planning...
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Gunpowder Technology in the Fifteenth Century: A Study, Edition and Translation of the Firework BookThe first full edition and English translation of the RA I.34 Firework Book. Produced from the early fifteenth century onwards, Firework Books are, broadly speaking, manuals on how to use gunpowder, witnessing a major development in warfare. Surviving in a corpus of some 65,...
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EnlightenmentA dazzling new work of literary fiction from the author of The Essex Serpent, a story of love and astronomy told over the course of twenty years through the lives of two improbable best friends.Thomas Hart and Grace Macaulay have lived all their lives...
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Eiffel TowerThis book describes the features, construction, and history of the Eiffel Tower. Short paragraphs provide easy-to-read text, while colorful photos make the book engaging and accessible. The book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, sidebars, comprehension questions, a glossary, an index, and...
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