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Minoru Yamasaki and the Fragility of ArchitectureFew figures in the American arts have stories richer in irony than does architect Minoru Yamasaki. While his twin towers of New York's World Trade Center are internationally iconic, few who know the icon recognize its architect's name or know much about his portfolio...
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The Mosaics of Alexandria: Pavements of Greek and Roman EgyptA beautifully illustrated study of mosaic art in Greco-Roman Egypt The art of the mosaic was developed by the Greeks, notably within the royal court of Macedonia, and was initially unknown to the Egyptians. Macedonian mosaicists then established busy workshops in the capital, Alexandria,...
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When I Was You"A fast-paced, beautifully plotted book that will keep you reading until the last page." --Samantha Downing, USA TODAY bestselling author of My Lovely Wife You meets Fatal Attraction in this up-all-night story of suspicion, obsession and motherhood. One ordinary fall morning, Kelly Medina gets...
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The Illustrated Varney the Vampire; or, The Feast of Blood - In Two Volumes - Volume II: Original Title: Varney the VampyreThe most notorious "Penny Dreadful" Pulp-Lit Productions is proud to present this new edition of Varney the Vampire*, the most scandalous example of the Victorian Age's most notorious style of popular literature - laid out properly like the original 1840s booklets, with the original...
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The Widow of Rose HouseThe Widow of Rose House is close to perfection and any lover of historical romance will adore this debut. - Smart Bitches Trashy Books It's 1875, and Alva Webster is ready for a fresh start. After three years of being pilloried in the presses...
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Immersion: Living and Learning in an Olmsted GardenA magnificent celebration of a great American garden, restored to its Italianate glory and lovingly documented in new photographsWhen Nola Anderson and her husband purchased The Chimneys in 1991, the estate's Olmsted gardens had been neglected for more than 40 years--and she had never...
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Women in Architecture: From History to FutureKey works by today's leading female architects, with reflections on their craft and design ethosDespite the number of women who have shaped the discipline, female architects still frequently struggle to receive the recognition their work deserves. This volume serves as a manifesto for the...
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The Arsenal of Exclusion & InclusionWith contributions from over fifty architects, planners, geographers, historians, and journalists, The Arsenal offers a wide-ranging view of the forces that shape our cities. Who gets to be where? The Arsenal of Exclusion & Inclusion examines some of the policies, practices, and physical artifacts...
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Palabras de Fuego: Cómo Casiodoro de Reina Entregó Su Vida Por El Libro Que Cambiaría La Historia«Cuando los hombres tienen que morir por sus ideas, algo nuevo está a punto de comenzar . Con una combinación de intriga y rigor histórico, Palabras de fuego traslada a los lectores a un momento histórico, en el que la palabra impresa podía ser...
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The Artist and the Eternal City: Bernini, Pope Alexander VII, and the Making of RomeThis brilliant vignette of seventeenth-century Rome, its Baroque architecture, and its relationship to the Catholic Church brings to life the friendship between a genius and his patron with an ease of writing that is rare in art history. By 1650, the spiritual and political...
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Did I Say You Could GoA suspenseful, gripping novel about families and friendships torn apart at the seams by obsession, secrets, and betrayal with relentless twists and turns that hurtle forward to a shocking confrontation. When Ruth, a wealthy divorcée, offers to host the Hillside Academy kindergarten meet-and-greet, she...
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The Architecture of Stanley D. Anderson, with James Ticknor and William BergmannStanley D. Anderson's standard of architecture has sustained the test of time. His designs for residences, commercial buildings, schools, and Gentlemen's Farms are still praised today for his attention to detail, solid design work, and high-quality standards. This picture book illustrates through historic photos...
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Arquitectura Moderna A-ZWith almost 300 entries, this architectural A to Z offers an indispensable overview of the key players in the creation of modern space. Covering modern architecture from the 19th into the 21st century, pioneering architects are each featured with a portrait and a concise...
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The Turn of the Screw"[James] is the most intelligent man of his generation." -T. S. Eliot "The economy of horror is carried to its last degree."-Edith Wharton "The most hopelessly evil story that we could have read in any literature"-The Independent Henry James' The Turn of the Screw...
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The Black Death: A New History of the Great Mortality in Europe, 1347-1500In The Black Death: A New History of the Great Mortality in Europe, 1347-1500, leading scholar John Aberth provides the most authoritative, up-to-date treatment of the Black Death, giving not just a narrative account but also a thorough examination of the latest forensic, historical,...
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NEW YORK Usa: A Captivating Coffee Table Book with Photographic Depiction of Locations (Picture Book)This coffee table book is a fascinating literary creation that depicts the attributes and characteristics of the region through photographic means. Experience a journey through different graphical interpretations and travel through the captivating and interesting parts with this exceptional collection of images. The material...
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China DialoguesSince the mid-1990s, when China allowed its architects to practice independently from government run design institutes, a new kind of architecture, distinguished by unique regional characteristics, has emerged. China Dialogues is a rigorously selected collection of insightful interviews that the book's author Vladimir Belogolovsky...
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BeguiledIn a land where being the fairest maiden is a curse . . .A princess rejected and hunted by her mother, and a prince who lives as a shunned outcast.Princess Pearl flees for her life after her mother, Queen Margery, tries to have her...
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The Perfect CoupleTHE BREAK-OUT KINDLE BESTSELLER!Perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty, Shari Lapena and Lisa Jewell The perfect couple ... or the perfect lie? A devoted wife... A year ago, Gemma met the love of her life, Danny. Since then, their relationship has been perfect. But...
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The Business of Design: Balancing Creativity and ProfitabilityThe Business of Design debunks the myth that business sense and creative talent are mutually exclusive, showing design professionals that they can pursue their passion and turn a profit. For nearly thirty years, consultant Keith Granet has helped designers create successful businesses, from branding...
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