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This Collected Poems spans Mimi Khalvati's nine collections and includes previously uncollected poems.Book InformationISBN 9781800173330Author Mimi KhalvatiFormat PaperbackPage Count 600Imprint Carcanet Press LtdPublisher Carcanet Press Ltd

Bill Cunningham (1929-2016) embraced the colors, carefree beauty, and escapism of spring outings and summer parties as both a photographer and an astute fashion documentarian. His camera captured the showstopping hats and dresses worn by society ladies...

Few landscapes convey nature in all of its untamed splendor like the Arctic. Fewer still conjure respect like the seldom traveled and ethereal North Pole. Yet, sadly, this largely pristine and mostly misconceived treasure is now in jeopardy. Sebastian...

Andy Weaver led a life of quiet contemplation before becoming a father at the age of 42. Within three years he had two sons; two small, relentless disruptions to an existence which had, for a very long time, been self-sustaining and tranquil.The Loom is...

Take your night and low-light photography to the next level! There s a whole other side to photography that many people shy away from night photography. But if you can master just a few techniques and settings, you can harness the power of night...

David Alfaro Siqueiros was perhaps the most important communist painter of the twentieth century. This book, the first sustained engagement with Siqueiros’s work in the English language, focuses on the artist’s late murals, which are both aesthetically...

This is the first book on the world-renowned Chilean architect Cazu Zegers, who practices an intensely ecological form of architecture based on an observation of the territory and landscape in which she builds. Working frequently in timber, Zegers has...

Since the frontiers of the American West were explored and settled, the horse has become its icon, representing freedom, individualism, toughness, determination, and the idiosyncratic way of life inherent to the region. The horse was a vital partner of...

This highly anticipated sequel to Dresses to Dream About (2017), delves into Siriano s continued evolution as a visionary, from his groundbreaking fashion that celebrate diversity, inclusion, and body positivity to the meticulous craftsmanship behind...

David Morris established his eponymous fine jewelry house in 1962 at the height of the Swinging Sixties and quickly gained a global reputation for his opulent use of the rarest, most extraordinary gemstones and for innovative design sought by jewelry...

The ultimate guide to learning how to draw detailed works of art in gorgeous ink. Ink pen artist and educator Giovana Vescovi invites you on an inspiring journey into the mesmerizing world of ink pen drawing. This comprehensive guide was designed for...

From the bestselling authors of Atlas Obscura and Gastro Obscura comes Wild Life, a nature book like no other---a dazzling, over-the-top collection of the world's most extraordinary wild species that takes you to all seven continents and beyond. It's...

Renowned scholars discuss the past, present, and future of the study of religion in both antiquity and modernity, celebrating the contributions of Panayotis Pachis to the field. An advocate of the historical and scientific study of the religions of past...

Zeppo was the Marx Brother who didn’t want to go into the family business. A juvenile delinquent in his teen years, before joining his brothers on stage, Zeppo balanced two careers: auto mechanic and petty criminal. Even after getting dragged into the...

In An Artist's Journey, artist Tiny de Vries takes you around the world in search of inspiration. She starts close to home in her Utrecht studio in the Netherlands, where she shows you how to use found treasures to personalise your interior. The book is...

Beyond the crowds and the stereotypes, Amsterdam is a city full of hidden gems. This beautiful collection of images will take you past its famous landmarks to explore the prettiest sights of the city known as the ‘Venice of the North’.From secluded cafés...

In collaboration with the ramp editorial team, Michael Köckritz presents the most important Porsche models and the history of this fascinating brand on an equally lavish and entertainingly informative stage. With a comprehensive view of the brand's...

Collectors Randy and Kelly Schrimsher began collecting American Classical decorative art in the late 1980s. Their notable collection now comprises over 100 pieces of furniture by some of the most celebrated cabinetmakers from across 5 key centers of...

The original edition was published in 1981.This widely praised and remarkable study of the antipathy aroused by theatre over the centuries has been long out of print and rare to find. Major philosophers such as Plato, St. Augustine, Rousseau, and...

Ever wondered why we yawn and have eyebrows, what happens at absolute zero and why some tunes get stuck in our heads?If you’ve spent your days searching for the answers to these and life’s other big questions then look no further.Yawns Freeze Your Brain...

Der vierte und letzte Band der grundlegenden Darstellung der Geschichte musikalischer Interpretation im 19. und 20. Jahrhundert fasst einzelne Personen und ihre künstlerischen Konzeptionen ins Auge und fragt nach dem Spezifischen ihrer „Generation“,...

A seasonal approach to bird behaviour - get closer to nature and discover the drama on your doorstep.

This catalog documents an exhibition of paintings from 2021 22 by Mary Weatherford, a daring practitioner of American abstraction and a leading painter of her generation. The series takes its immediate inspiration from Titian s late painting, The Flaying...

In this inspiring parenting book, learn how to create space for your children to get to know God in a way that focuses on trust instead of a list of rigid rules.Most Christian parenting books are ready with exact practices every family should follow in...

This book applies a critical perspective to anthropogenic climate change and the global socio-ecological crisis. The book focuses on the critical anthropology of climate change by opening up a dialogue with the two main contending perspectives in the...

This book offers a historical, cultural, political and socio-economic analysis of the British media. It examines how facts and events are reported and interpreted, but also how ideas and opinions circulate and are recycled, with attention being paid to...

‘Always up close and personal, always tenacious and informed by deep background, and always vivid and veracious’ The TimesThe greatest popular songs, whether it’s Aretha Franklin singing ‘Respect’ or Bob Dylan performing ‘Blind Willie McTell’, have a way...

Winnipeg, a big city with a small-town spirit, is diverse, full of history, and culturally rich. This guide takes you beyond the usual and well-known landmarks and deep into the heart of the city. Take a bison safari and imagine these enormous beasts...

The Book of Common Prayer is the traditional prayer book of the Church of England and an important source of its doctrine. This historic pew edition is perfect for both communal worship and liturgical study. Bound in sturdy faux leather, lightweight, and...

Beloved bestselling author Bob Goff takes you on a yearlong journey into the uplifting, inspiring, and unexpected possibilities waiting for you every day.With his trademark storytelling and winsome take on life, bestselling author and self-dubbed chief...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781087778624Author Gary HabermasFormat HardbackPage Count 896Imprint LifeWay Christian ResourcesPublisher LifeWay Christian Resources

From paper folding genius Paul Jackson comes his latest book How to Think and Design in the Third Dimension. We live in a 3-D world, but most three-dimensional objects are designed from a series of two-dimensional side elevations and plan views. This...

This new, thoroughly updated fourth edition of Bradt's award-winning guide to Liguria is the essential companion to getting the most out of a visit to this beguiling Italian region. Author Rosie Whitehouse has spent over thirty years exploring Liguria...

Collaboration: David Bowie 1991 - 2007 charts Frank Ockenfels' decades-long collaboration with David Bowie promising a fascinating journey through the visual world of the legendary musician. The photographs, carefully selected from the years 1991 to...

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Können religiöse und nicht-religiöse Menschen einander verstehen? Sprechen sie dieselbe Sprache? Gibt es gerechtfertigte Einwände gegen Glaubensüberzeugungen? Wie verhält sich religiöser Glaube zu ‚gewöhnlichem‘ Glauben? Ist er nichts anderes als...

The 7th of the 24 Marvel Cinematic Universe Infinity Saga film titles being published as a complete set. Packed with exclusive content, this fully illustrated tome is a comprehensive behind-the-scenes look at the creative process of bringing a god and...

The Barrack, 1572–1914 tells the little-known history of a building type that many people used to register as an alien interloper in conventionally built-up areas. The barrack is a mostly lightweight construction, a hybrid between shack, tent, and...

Island Homes: Casual Elegance in Design presents the beautiful yet unpretentious new homes, residential renovations, and commercial buildings designed by Honolulu-based Peter Vincent Architects. A boutique firm founded in 1992, PVA specialises in...

New York State’s Finger Lakes region attracts over 25 million visitors every year, making it the state’s second-largest tourist destination behind New York City. Besides its beautiful lakes, stunning foliage, and welcoming people, the Finger Lakes has...