Architecture
Discover the best architecture books, including top picks on architecture design and essential reads .
-
A Life Less Ordinary: Interiors and InspirationsAn intimate glimpse of the artistry of two women whose beautiful, evocative, and carefully curated interiors are crafted from what they find around them. An intimate glimpse of the artistry of two women whose beautiful, evocative, and carefully curated interiors are crafted from what...
- €65,53 EUR
- €65,53 EUR
- Unit price
- per
-
Chinese Wallpaper in Britain and IrelandChinese wallpaper has been an important element of western interior decoration for three hundred years. As trade between Europe and China flourished in the seventeenth century, Europeans developed a strong taste for Chinese art and design. The stunningly beautiful wall coverings now known as...
- €57,35 EUR
- €57,35 EUR
- Unit price
- per
-
The Girl and the Cathedral: The Story of Notre Dame de Paris*This emotional and beautifully illustrated tale about Paris, the cathedral, and its people will make a great addition to any library.--School Library Journal, starred reviewA 2020 Maxy Awards Children's FinalistOn an island in the Seine, a little girl plants a garden--but not a garden...
- €25,26 EUR
- €25,26 EUR
- Unit price
- per
-
Household Hacks: 150+ Do It Yourself Home Improvement & DIY Household Tips That Save Time & MoneyAre you tired of doing things the hard way? Would you like to save time and money?Whether you want to (1) discover incredible household hacks, (2) save time and money, or (3) optimize and organize your home environment the right way, then this is...
- €19,64 EUR
- €19,64 EUR
- Unit price
- per
-
Becoming Michelangelo: Apprenticing to the Master and Discovering the Artist Through His DrawingsMichelangelo's developing genius is revealed as never before by the man who became Michelangelo's last apprentice--an American artist and art historian whose family helped carve Mount Rushmore. Many believe Michelangelo's talent was miraculous and untrained, the product of "divine" genius--a myth that Michelangelo himself...
- €45,85 EUR
- €45,85 EUR
- Unit price
- per
-
Heroism and Genius: How Catholic Priests Helped Build?and Can Help Rebuild?western CivilizationEvery chancellery in Europe, every court in Europe, was ruled by these learned, trained and accomplished men the priesthood of that great and dominant body. -- President Woodrow Wilson, The New FreedomWith stubborn facts historians have given their verdict: from the cultures of the...
- €32,67 EUR
- €32,67 EUR
- Unit price
- per
-
Veranda RetreatsWith all the style, quality, and elegance you've come to expect from VERANDA, this entry in the magazine's bestselling series of home decorating books invites you into the world's most stunning houses. Lushly romantic or quietly minimalist, boasting verdant farmland or a beckoning pool,...
- €98,29 EUR
- €98,29 EUR
- Unit price
- per
-
A Summer with Montaigne: On the Art of Living WellMichel de Montaigne embodies the Humanist ideal. Curious, measured, contemplative yet not unworldly, witty, free of prejudice, and urbane. But what does Montaigne have to tell us about how to think and live today? In forty short, erudite and lively chapters written over a...
- €21,07 EUR
- €21,07 EUR
- Unit price
- per
-
Fashion in the Middle AgesFrom the costly velvets and furs worn by kings to the undyed wools and rough linens of the peasantry, the clothing worn by the various classes in the Middle Ages played an integral role in medieval society. In addition to providing clues to status,...
- €29,40 EUR
- €29,40 EUR
- Unit price
- per
-
The History of Landscape Design in 100 Gardens"Rich with photographs and descriptions of how landscape design has shaped and reflected culture over time." --The American Gardener The History of Landscape Design in 100 Gardens explores the defining moments in garden design. Through profiles of 100 of the most influential gardens, Linda...
- €90,11 EUR
- €90,11 EUR
- Unit price
- per
-
Ancient Treasures: The Discovery of Lost Hoards, Sunken Ships, Buried Vaults, and Other Long-Forgotten ArtifactsThe author of Hidden History offers a fascinating tour through centuries of buried riches, stolen artifacts, and other true tales of treasure. The allure of treasure has captivated people for centuries. But is it purely a desire for wealth that draws us to tales...
- €32,67 EUR
- €32,67 EUR
- Unit price
- per
-
We Both Read-Let's Build It! (Pb) - NonfictionMost children like to build things, and this book gives them a realistic glimpse into construction projects, from houses and skyscrapers to bridges and stadiums. Along the way, readers will learn about some of the planning and materials that go into building, as well...
- €9,81 EUR
- €9,81 EUR
- Unit price
- per
-
Carmilla by J. Sheridan LeFanu, Fiction, Literary, Horror, FantasyBefore DRACULA came CARMILLA A Strange Agony. The exquisite and deadly vampire Carmilla haunts J. Sheridan LeFanu's influential novel. A Gothic tale of blood and terror, Carmilla inspired later classics by Bram Stoker and Robert Louis Stevenson, ever shadowed by a love that dare...
- €22,38 EUR
- €22,38 EUR
- Unit price
- per
-
How to Read a Church: A Guide to Symbols and Images in Churches and CathedralsChurches and cathedrals were originally built to be read. They are alive with images and symbols--all of which are packed with meaning. But today few people, from regular visitors to tourists, truly understand the wealth of meaning in what they find there. How to...
- €32,76 EUR
- €32,76 EUR
- Unit price
- per
-
Inventing the New American House: Howard Van Doren Shaw, ArchitectA timely reappraisal of the importance of Howard Van Doren Shaw, a country house architect better known in his day than Frank Lloyd Wright but now an obscure figure. Howard Van Doren Shaw designed stately country houses in and around Chicago - from affluent...
- €106,50 EUR
- €106,50 EUR
- Unit price
- per
-
Victorian Houses of MississippiAlthough Mississippi's antebellum architecture has received wide attention, its late nineteenth-century architectural legacy often goes unrecognized. In 187 full-color photographs Victorian Houses of Mississippi showcases a selection of 143 houses that exemplify Victorian tastes in residential design. Close-ups of some of the homes reveal...
- €65,53 EUR
- €65,53 EUR
- Unit price
- per
-
The Rise of the Ottoman Empire - History 5th Grade Children's Renaissance BooksThe Ottoman Empire was one of the most popular empires in history. This book will discuss the many facts of the Ottoman Empire, along with the notable achievements achieved during their time. Learning about history is not just about memorizing names and dates. It's...
- €23,86 EUR
- €23,86 EUR
- Unit price
- per
-
The Accursed Tower: The Fall of Acre and the End of the CrusadesFrom a New York Times-bestselling author, a stirring account of the siege of Acre in 1291, when the last Christian stronghold fell to the Muslim army The 1291 siege of Acre was the Alamo of the Christian Crusades -- the final bloody battle for...
- €45,88 EUR
- €45,88 EUR
- Unit price
- per
-
Vlad the Impaler: A Life From Beginning to EndVlad the ImpalerThe character Count Dracula is well-known throughout the world. He is a dark, seductive, pale man wearing a cape. His gaze is quite literally captivating, and he has the strength of ten men. The story, written by Bram Stoker in 1897, has...
- €17,53 EUR
- €17,53 EUR
- Unit price
- per
-
Engineering the NYC Subway SystemThe New York City Subway System has been carrying passengers for more than a century. Engineering the NYC Subway Systemexplores how designers drew up plans for the subway, how workers built the underground system in one of the world's busiest cities, and how commuters...
- €58,39 EUR
- €58,39 EUR
- Unit price
- per