Architecture
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Higher Knowledge: Sanaa's Rolex Learning Center at Epfl Since 2010A unique book about one of the most famous buildings in Switzerland. The Rolex Learning Center at EPFL Lausanne opened in 2010. Designed by Pritzker Prize laureates SANAA (Kazuyo Sejima and Ryue Nishizawa) from Japan, it soon became one of the more well-known buildings...
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A Weak Woman in a Strong Battle: Women and Public Execution in Early Modern EnglandA study of the depictions of women's executions in Renaissance England A Weak Woman in a Strong Battle: Women and Public Execution in Early Modern England provides critical insights on representations of women on the scaffold, focusing on how female victims and those writing...
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Destiny"Taylor creates a tale redolent of the best of political drama, alliances, annexation, betrayal, and intrigue." -Pacific Book ReviewAfter three long years of war and disruptions, Alfred hopes for a time of peace and tranquility. A time to devote his energy to bettering the...
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Beirut Bereft: Architecture of the Forsaken and Map of the DerelictA visual index of Lebanon's urban ruins Perched on the edge of the Mediterranean, the city of Beirut was once a bustling site of modern architecture. Since the Lebanese Civil War, which broke out in 1975 and claimed over 120,000 lives before its cessation...
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Living Landmarks of ChicagoLiving Landmarks of Chicago goes beyond the what, when, and where to tell the how and why of fifty Chicago landmarks. More than a book about architecture, these are stories of the people who made Chicago and many of its most popular tourist attractions...
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The AlexiadThe Alexiad, a compelling, dramatic account of the Emperor Alexios of the Byzantine Empire (about 1050-1118), was written by Alexios' highly educated and articulate daughter, Anna Komnene. A princess raised in the royal court, Komnene (latinized as Comnena) is generally regarded as the first...
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Teresa Moller: Reflections in the LandscapeA leading Chilean landscape architect elucidates her guiding compositional principles and offers personal reflections on her craftChilean landscape architect Teresa Moller (born 1959) looks back at her most significant projects of the last decade, in this very personal volume containing her reflections on her...
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My Husband's SecretsOn the evening of their wedding anniversary, Ali and Matthew are involved in a fatal car accident. Grief-stricken, Ali can't bring herself to believe that her beloved Matthew is gone...The smell of his aftershave lingers in their bedroom. His voice still rings out on...
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Creepy Kawaii Pastel Goth Coloring Book: Cute, Spooky And Horror Coloring Pages For Grown Ups, Teens And Children. Fun, Creepy, Satanic And Gothic CreCool Creepy Kawaii Pastel Goth Coloring Book For Adults & Teens With A Dark Sense Of Humor!Cute and creepy kawaii pastel goth coloring pages full of adorable, spooky and sinister creatures and characters. Each illustration is unique, interesting, high quality and very cool.If you...
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The Middle Ages and the Movies: Eight Key FilmsFrom Ingmar Bergman's The Seventh Seal to Monty Python, an investigation into how eight key films have shaped our understanding of the medieval world. In The Middle Ages and the Movies, eminent historian Robert Bartlett takes a fresh, cogent look at how our view...
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Chaucer and the Ethics of TimeA study of time in Chaucer's major works. Geoffrey Chaucer wrote at a turning point in the history of timekeeping, but many of his poems demonstrate a greater interest in the moral dimension of time than in the mechanics of the medieval clock. Chaucer...
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ArtemisArtemis was the Greek goddess of wild animals, the hunt, and childbirth. Artemis explores the well-known goddess' backstory and how and why the ancient Greeks worshipped her. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features...
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American Classicist: The Architecture of Philip Trammell ShutzeFirst published in 1989, this updated edition celebrates this seminal American architect. Between 1912 and 1968, Philip Trammell Shutze produced over 750 architectural works. Because he was so prolific, the book examines only his most essential work, which as a body represents an architec-tural...
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Leaning Tower of PisaIn this book, early fluent readers will marvel at the Leaning Tower of Pisa while learning about its history, location, uses, and architecture. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the landmark's cultural history. A...
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Big: Architektur Und Baudetails / Architecture and Construction Details(Bilingual Edition: English / German)BIG is an internationally operating creative group of architects, designers, urban and landscape planners, interior and product designers, researchers and inventors. The architecture of BIG is created on the basis of an observation of the environment and is suitable for...
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Paul R. Williams: Classic Hollywood StyleAuthor: Karen E. HudsonPublisher: Rizzoli International PublicationsPublished: 11/09/2021Pages: 240Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 3.79lbsSize: 12.29h x 9.42w x 1.04dISBN: 9780847838479About the AuthorKaren E. Hudson is Paul Williams' granddaughter, an owner of one of his homes, and the author of Paul R. Williams Architect. A third-generation Angeleno,...
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Bosworth: The Archaeology of the BattlefieldThe Wars of the Roses came to a bloody climax at the Battle of Bosworth on 22 August 1485. In a few hours, on a stretch of otherwise unremarkable fields in Leicestershire, Richard III, Henry Tudor and their Yorkist and Lancastrian supporters clashed. This...
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King in Waiting: A gripping, action-packed historical thriller***GRIFF HOSKER'S NEW NOVEL, TARGETS OF TREACHERY, IS OUT NOW***'A rollicking historical adventure which flies like an arrow from a bow.' - Giles Kristian'One of the best Griff Hosker books I have ever read.' - Paul J BennettThe sequel to runaway bestseller Lord Edward's...
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Period Homes - Styles & Original Features: An Easy Reference GuideAre you ready to step inside the world of period homes? To unlock the secrets of the iconic buildings we see throughout the cities, towns, and villages of Britain? Then this is the book for you. Period homes are all around us. Not only...
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Livable Proximity: Ideas for the City That Cares"Livable Proximity is a passionate and compelling call for a remaking of the city under a novel paradigm of relationality and care by one of the most accomplished design thinkers of our time." - ARTURO ESCOBAR This book is a contribution to the social...
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