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Author : Nicholas Haslam
Publisher : CIMA Publishing
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Interior decoration
ISBN : 1903116554
Author : Nicholas Haslam
Publisher : CICO Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Interior decoration
ISBN : 1907030174
Nicholas Haslam is one of the world's finest interior designers, sought by rock stars, royalty, and the aristocracy alike. His interiors have chutzpah and a touch of opulence that seduce you the momentyou catch a glimpse. Rooms look glamorous and sexy, yet liveable in, practical, and, above all, flattering to their owner and their surroundings. He makes great use of the completely unexpected and is known for effects such as linen carpets, silver-papered ceilings, slashed leather curtains, and Picasso-inspired fabric footstools. Sheer Opulence, with specially commissioned photography by David Montgomery, reveals Haslam's decorating secrets and instinctive approach to both classic and contemporary interiors in a visual diary with Haslam's own watercolor plans accompanying the stunning photographs of rooms around the world. * The first book from the rock stars' and royalty's favorite interior designer. * Previously published in hardcover by Watson-Guptill (ISBN:082347970). * His autobiography, Redeeming Features, is published by Random House.
Author : Anne Chambers
Publisher : Gill & Macmillan Ltd
Page : 251 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2018-10-26
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780717151745
Grace O'Malley is unique as the only woman recorded on the famous Baptista Boazio map of Ireland (1599), a tribute to the status she achieved as a leader on land and at sea in the 16th century. In 1979 Anne Chambers' original biography of this famous Irishwoman, who over the centuries had been airbrushed from historical record, put her on the map once again. The biography became a milestone in Irish publishing and the catalyst for the restoration of Grace O'Malley to political, social and maritime history, as well as establishing her as an inspirational female role model in the classroom.In the 40th anniversary edition of this international bestselling biography, drawn from rare contemporary manuscript records, the author presents Ireland's great pirate queen not as a vague mythological figure but as one of the world's most extraordinary female leaders. Political pragmatist and tactician, rebel, intrepid mariner and pirate, wife, lover, mother, grandmother and matriarch, the 'most notorious woman in all the coasts of Ireland', Grace O'Malley challenged and triumphed over the social and political barriers she encountered in the course of her long, pioneering life.Breaching boundaries of gender imbalance and bias in a period of immense social and political upheaval and change, Grace O'Malley rewrote the rules to become one of the world's first recorded feminist trailblazers.This updated anniversary edition brings Grace O'Malley's story to a new generation awakened to the global focus on gender equality as well as positive ageing.
Author : Colin Tudge
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1997-01-06
Category : History
ISBN : 9780684830520
Chronicles the period in evolution during which human beings progressed from simians to hominids, citing the pivotal roles of climate, ecology, and geological movements while predicitng future changes.
Author : Ulka Anjaria
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2021-03-04
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781000347296
This book offers an introduction to popular Hindi cinema, a genre that has a massive fan base but is often misunderstood by critics, and provides insight on topics of political and social significance. Arguing that Bollywood films are not realist representations of society or expressions of conservative ideology but mediated texts that need to be read for their formulaic and melodramatic qualities and for their pleasurable features like bright costumes, catchy music, and sophisticated choreography, the book interprets Bollywood films as complex considerations on the state of the nation that push the boundaries of normative gender and sexuality. The book provides a careful account of Bollywood’s constitutive components: its moral structure, its different forms of love, its use of song and dance, its visual style, and its embrace of cinephilia. Arguing that these five elements form the core of Bollywood cinema, the book investigates a range of films from 1947 to the present in order to show how films use and innovate formulaic structures to tell a wide range of stories that reflect changing times. The book ends with some considerations on recent changes in Bollywood cinema, suggesting that despite globalization the future of Bollywood remains promising. By presenting Bollywood cinema through an interdisciplinary lens, the book reaches beyond film studies departments and will be useful for those teaching and studying Bollywood in English, sociology, anthropology, Asian studies, and cultural studies classes.
Author : Ross Dean
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 261 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2012-09-29
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781479720774
We have all been there, reading a newspaper, listening to the radio, watching television. There was a murder today at, wherever? Some criminal was blasted to death in a blaze of gunfire. A man was shot in his driveway this evening. Some person has gone missing. Another kid dies of a drug overdose. The police are again investigating pedophilia on the internet. This is the todays news. We look. We listen. We see. But do we care? In some cases people will exhibit apprehension. Or in the case of the criminal, mumble good riddance, and as long as its not our kid using, we turn to the next page. Listen to the next item if its radio or, change channels on the TV. Whatever! That is generally all we think, until you find yourself staring at the results of a gangland hit spread all over a kitchen bench and the victim is an acquaintance. Then you find out, things about him you could never imagine. You begin to discover, what horrific things happen to ordinary people, in the place you call home. Its then you have to make a decision. Do you continue to ignore these issues or, do you try to make a difference? Well, do you?
Author : Warwick Ball
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 895 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2016-06-10
Category : History
ISBN : 9781317296348
This new edition of Rome in the East expands on the seminal work of the first edition, and examines the lasting impact of the near Eastern influence on Rome on our understanding of the development of European culture. Warwick Ball explores modern issues as well as ancient, and overturns conventional ideas about the spread of European culture to the East. This volume includes analysis of Roman archaeological and architectural remains in the East, as well as links to the Roman Empire as far afield as Iran, Central Asia, India, and China. The Near Eastern client kingdoms under Roman rule are examined in turn and each are shown to have affected Roman, and ultimately European, history in different but very fundamental ways. The highly visible presence of Rome in the East – mainly the architectural remains, some among the greatest monumental buildings in the Roman world – are examined from a Near Eastern perspective and demonstrated to be as much, if not more, a product of the Near East than of Rome. Warwick Ball presents the story of Rome in the light of Rome’s fascination with the Near East, generating new insights into the nature and character of Roman civilisation, and European identity from Rome to the present. Near Eastern influence can be seen to have transformed Roman Europe, with perhaps the most significant change being the spread of Christianity. This new edition is updated with the latest research and findings from a range of sources including field work in the region and new studies and views that have emerged since the first edition. Over 200 images, most of them taken by the author, demonstrate the grandeur of Rome in the East. This volume is an invaluable resource to students of the history of Rome and Europe, as well as those studying the Ancient Near East.
Author : Nicholas Haslam
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : House & Home
ISBN : 9780823047970
A designer who has been commissioned by famous rock stars, celebrities, and businesses reveals his decorating secrets and visual influences as demonstrated in the homes of his top clients.
Author : Terry Eagleton
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 189 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2013-05-21
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780300195354
DIV What makes a work of literature good or bad? How freely can the reader interpret it? Could a nursery rhyme like Baa Baa Black Sheep be full of concealed loathing, resentment, and aggression? In this accessible, delightfully entertaining book, Terry Eagleton addresses these intriguing questions and a host of others. How to Read Literature is the book of choice for students new to the study of literature and for all other readers interested in deepening their understanding and enriching their reading experience. In a series of brilliant analyses, Eagleton shows how to read with due attention to tone, rhythm, texture, syntax, allusion, ambiguity, and other formal aspects of literary works. He also examines broader questions of character, plot, narrative, the creative imagination, the meaning of fictionality, and the tension between what works of literature say and what they show. Unfailingly authoritative and cheerfully opinionated, the author provides useful commentaries on classicism, Romanticism, modernism, and postmodernism along with spellbinding insights into a huge range of authors, from Shakespeare and J. K. Rowling to Jane Austen and Samuel Beckett. /div
Author : Rough Guides
Publisher : Apa Publications (UK) Limited
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2024-01-01
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781839059582
This compact, practical and entertaining travel guide to Las Vegas will help you discover the best of the destination. Our slim, trim treasure trove of trustworthy travel information is ideal for travellers on short trips. It covers all the key sights such as STRAT Hotel, Casino & SkyPod, Grand Canyon South Rim, Dig This, The Forum Shops, restaurants, shops, cafes and bars, plus inspired ideas for day-trips, with honest independent recommendations from expert authors. This Las Vegas guide book has been fully updated post-COVID-19. The Pocket Rough Guide Las Vegas covers: South Strip, City Center and around, Central Strip, North Strip, Downtown Las Vegas, the rest of the city, and the deserts. Inside this guide book to Las Vegas you will find: RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLER Experiences selected for every kind of trip to Las Vegas, from off-the-beaten-track adventures in the Grand Canyon South Rim, to family activities in child-friendly places, like Stratosphere Thrill Rides, or chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas, like Hoover Dam. INCISIVE AREA-BY-AREA OVERVIEWS Covering South Strip, Central Strip, North Strip, Downtown Vegas and more, the practical Places section of this Las Vegas travel guide provides all you need to know about must-see sights and the best places to eat, drink, sleep and shop. TIME-SAVING ITINERARIES The routes suggested by Rough Guides' expert writers cover top attractions like Bellagio Hotel, and The Venetian, as well as hidden gems like the Fremont Street Experience and Carnaval Court. DAY-TRIPS Venture further afield to Zion National Park or Red Rock Canyon. This travel guide to Las Vegas tells you why to go, how to get there, and what to see when you arrive. HONEST INDEPENDENT REVIEWS Written with Rough Guides' trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, our expert writers will help you make the most of your trip to Las Vegas. COMPACT FORMAT Packed with pertinent practical information, this Las Vegas guide book is a convenient companion when you're out and about exploring the Central Strip. HANDY PULL-OUT MAP With every major sight and listing highlighted, the pull-out map of our Las Vegas travel guide makes on-the-ground navigation easy. ATTRACTIVE USER-FRIENDLY DESIGN Features fresh magazine-style layout, inspirational colour photography and colour-coded maps throughout. PRACTICAL TRAVEL TIPS Includes invaluable background information on how to get to Las Vegas getting around, health guidance, tourist information, festivals and events, plus an A-Z directory and a handy language section and glossary.
Author : Rough Guides
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2017-08-15
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9780241323168
Whether you have an afternoon, a few days, or more at your disposal, Rough Guides' carefully curated itineraries help you plan your trip, and the "Best of" Las Vegas section picks out the highlights you won't want to miss in Sin City when you aren't in the casinos. Divided by area for easy navigation, the "Places" section is written in Rough Guides' trademark honest and informative style, with listings of the must-see sights and our pick of the best places to eat, drink, and more. Make the most of your time in the entertainment capital of the world with Pocket Rough Guide Las Vegas.
Author : Corey Ford
Publisher : Wilderness Adventures Press
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1885106211
Corey Ford, one of America's finest and most loved outdoor writers, was also a dedicated wingshooter. Every fall he and his English setters, Tober and Cider, would hunt the hills and thickets of New Hampshire for grouse and woodcock. Corey also frequented the heart of quail country in North Carolina. There he would spend several weeks each winter pursuing the gentleman bobwhite quail. Here is a collection of his best wingshooting stories, many of them previously unpublished. Written with a sense of humor, The Trickiest Thing in Feathers is a definitive collection of lost bird hunting classics.
Author : David Mark
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 375 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2022-01-21
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781800244009
A thrilling historical adventure that sees two assassins go head-to-head on the open seas, from Sunday Times bestselling author and Richard & Judy Book Club pick David Mark. London, 1628. Nicolaes de Pelgrom, assassin and devoted servant of George Villiers, will do whatever his master asks of him – even if that means enduring the perilous voyage to the Indies to exact a grieving widow's revenge. Making that same journey is Jeronimus Cornelisz, a conniving apothecary determined to escape the backstreets of Amsterdam and become rich beyond imagination. Hired by a criminal mastermind to escort precious cargo to the Indies, he will kill anyone who stands in his way. When these assassins clash, so too do their missions. One cannot succeed without killing the other. In this deadly game, who will triumph and who will die? And are they even the only players? 'A fantastic achievement - dark and compelling with characters you will never forget.' Elly Griffiths 'David Mark's books are always taut, intelligent page-turners, so it's a joy that he's turned his pen and his talents to historical fiction.' Abir Mukherjee 'Sumptuous and decadent... [a] lush masterpiece.' Historical Novel Society Reviews for David Mark: 'Mark is the king of grimy historical crime.' Alex Reeve 'Breathtaking.' Peter May 'Mark is a wonderfully descriptive writer.' Peter James 'Brilliantly written – a cracking story.' Richard Madeley
Author : Ekolian Hamdan
Publisher : Europa Edizioni
Page : 155 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2022-01-31
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9791220123143
Rachel’s heart is taken; held entirely captive by stoic multi-billionaire, Sean-Michael Sage. Although they are complete opposites by stature, love happened to them as in a fairy-tale, unexpected, yet instinctive, and it burrows down to the core of their souls. It is the kind of love that happens once in a lifetime: Intense. Fervent. Obsessive. But unfortunately, it’s a forbidden affair that keeps tugging at her morals. She has found fervid love in him, and despite his prominence, the solace and authenticity he discovers within the depths of her obstinate heart is potent enough to coerce him into breaching his most sacred covenant. They are two ingenious souls, from two separate worlds, yet their irrepressible love for each other is undeniable. But can it survive Sage’s larger-than-life character? Will they find everlasting happiness? Ekolian Hamdan writes to enthuse, but mostly to stimulate emotions and provoke thought. Her favorite food includes edible marula oil. She leads an ordinary lifestyle in this extraordinary world.
Author : Catherine Carson
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2016-03-05
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781326536701
Kirsty Forbes had grown up listening to stories her grandfather told her of their family history. One story in particular had captured her imagination and when she found proof her namesake had left Argyllshire, Scotland in 1892 to marry her betrothed Logan Ferguson she contacted the family still living in Colorado. The answer she received from the Ferguson's opened up a completely new search which led her to leave Central Scotland and travel across the Atlantic to Colorado to meet the descendants of her great, great aunt. Before the mystery of why her aunt married William McPherson rather than Logan Ferguson is solved, Kirsty finds herself thrown in at the deep end between two estranged families.