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William Burges and the High Victorian Dream
Автор: Crook J. Mordaunt Жанр: Frances Lincoln Издательство: Frances Lincoln Год: 2013 Страниц: 384 Дата загрузки: 15 сентября 20182017-03-24
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William Burges (1827-81) was arguably the greatest of all Victorian architects. But he was more than just the creator of a modest number of fabulous, and fabulously expensive, buildings. He dreamed of hundreds more, designed dozens, and in addition created some of the most remarkable furniture and jewellery of all time. He was an art-architect. Rich, clever, well connected and short lived, he was uncompromising, profoundly learned, skilled in every process of design and explosively inventive. A brilliant talker, pungent critic and hilarious companion, he was one of Victorian London's great eccentrics and networkers, though he was bewitched by the Middle Ages. The great buildings that he completed include Cork Cathedral, Cardiff Castle and the even more eccentric Castell Coch, the great Yorkshire churches of Skelton and Studley Royal, the magnificent country houses of Knightshayes in Devon, and Mount Stuart on the Isle of Bute, and his own astonishing Tower House in Kensington. His furniture, fabric and jewellery designs and his unrealised projects were also hugely influential, and the former are now enthusiastically collected. This book was a landmark in Victorian studies when first published in 1981 and is now completely revised and re-illustrated substantially in colour.
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Beautiful Tractors: Portraits of Iconic Models
Автор: Mannen Rick Жанр: Frances Lincoln Издательство: Frances Lincoln Год: 2013 Страниц: 112 Дата загрузки: 06 мая 20162014-06-23
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Portraits of 40 majestic models The best-selling Beautiful... series has seen a plethora of handsome thoroughbreds step into the spotlight to have their looks preserved for posterity. Now our leading portrait photographer focuses his lens on beasts of an altogether different nature. Beautiful Tractors presents a fabulous variety box of the world's most magnificent agricultural machines, each primed, polished, and gleaming in all its robust glory. Stylishly lit against a studio backdrop, these superb photographs of vintage and modern masterpieces make for an impressive line-up of engineering prowess. Each photograph is accompanied by a directory, offering information on the machine's history, production and distribution, use, and, of course, size. From the elegant early Titan (oddly reminiscent of Stephenson's Rocket) to the classic 'big red tractor' looks of the prosaically named Allis-Chalmers 'Model U', there's plenty here to stir the senses, whether you're a bona fide petrol head or simply nostalgic for a simpler world in which a straightforward piece of farm machinery could also be a feast for the eyes.
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The Edwardian Country House: A Social and Architectural History
Автор: Aslet Clive Жанр: Frances Lincoln Издательство: Frances Lincoln Год: 2012 Страниц: 288 Дата загрузки: 14 июля 20132017-08-24
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This book recounts the architectural and social history of this era, describing the clients, architects, styles and accoutrements of the country houses built in Britain between 1890 and 1939.
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Escape from Mercy Hall
Автор: Edwards G. Жанр: Frances Lincoln Издательство: Frances Lincoln Год: 2012 Страниц: 144 Дата загрузки: 22 сентября 20172014-05-12
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“Any creature who gets changed after passing through the Rainbow Cave is sentenced to death by pegging out,” said Drago soberly. “They are simply chained out in the fields and when the evening comes the Muttons appear and eat everything in sight.” In trouble again with the unpopular headmaster of Mercy Hall, Jethro Barking, Milly escapes from the orphanage with the help of her friends George and Samuel, and sets out to find her lost older brother, Tom. Little did any of them expect to be bundled through a thorn hedge by shadowy figures, into a strange land of Muttons (flesh-eating sheep), and forbidden Changelings. Finding Drago, a slave dog, staked out and at the mercy of the Muttons, they save him. In doing so they learn about the mysterious Rainbow Cave and the strange people, called the Robes, who control the cave and the glowing city beyond. Aided by Drago, and Batty the Tick-Tock bird, the children travel through the Rainbow Cave itself and discover the Dome, an enormous electro-magnetic power generator, worked by slaves kidnapped from their own world. Can the children escape? Can they help the slaves escape? And are they now changelings themselves?
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The Ivy Look
Автор: Marsh Graham Жанр: Frances Lincoln Издательство: Frances Lincoln Год: 2010 Страниц: 208 Дата загрузки: 17 августа 20122014-03-18
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The Ivy Look is a pictorial celebration of the clothing and accessories that dominated the American male dress code from 1955 to 1965. Democratic, stylish and comfortable, the Ivy look's impact and influence can be seen to this day in the clothes of designers such as Ralph Lauren, Giorgio Armani and a host of imitators worldwide. From the button-down hip of Steve McQueen, Paul Newman and Miles Davis to the continental Ivy influenced sharp suits of Jean Paul Belmondo and Marcello Mastroianni, from the preppy elegance of the Kennedy brothers to the enduring style of the clothes-obsessed London mods — they all knew the true cool of the Ivy look. The Ivy Look digs deep into the vaults to produce the ultimate guide to the genuine article. New still life shots of original clothing and accessories plus key examples of the cover art of Blue Note, Stax, Motown and Atlantic Records. Contemporary magazine advertisements, French New Wave and key American movie posters and new illustrations will bring the Ivy look into sharp focus.
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Snail Trail: In Search of a Modern Masterpiece
Автор: Saxton D. Жанр: Frances Lincoln Издательство: Frances Lincoln Год: 2012 Страниц: 32 Дата загрузки: 16 мая 20152014-10-13
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A colourful snail asks you to help him look for his favourite painting. Follow his silver trail through a selection of famous modern paintings by an exciting range of modern artists including Pollock, Rothko, Mondrian, Dali, Picasso and Matisse in search of a piece of art that represents him.
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Alhambra
Жанр: Frances Lincoln Издательство: Frances Lincoln Год: 2013 Страниц: 192 Дата загрузки: 16 мая 20162016-02-16
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The Alhambra palace complex is imposingly situated above the town of Granada, on the lower slopes of the Sierra Nevada, southern Spain. It is the most important surviving medieval Islamic palace in the world. Michael Jacobs takes a fresh look at this magical palace-fortress, built by the Muslim Nasrid rulers and the potent mythology that has grown up around it. The heart of the book is a tour of the palace and the adjoining gardens of the Generalife. The final chapter assesses the literature, art and architecture inspired by this legendary place.
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Under the Spell of the Moon
Автор: Paterson Katherine Жанр: Frances Lincoln Издательство: Frances Lincoln Год: 2012 Страниц: 80 Дата загрузки: 15 декабря 20142017-08-17
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This beautiful book is a collection of poetry from all around the world, illustrated by some of the finest picture book artists working today including Peter Sis, Children's Laureate Anthony Browne and Quentin Blake. Produced by the International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY), this is a poignant and uplifting book to treasure, inspire and educate.
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All My Own Work: Adventures in Art
Жанр: Frances Lincoln Издательство: Frances Lincoln Год: 2006 Страниц: 48 Дата загрузки: 24 августа 20082008-10-11
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This engaging draw from your imagination book holds many adventures for young readers: a dragon to fight, a mystery ship sailing to shore, a splendid archway to step through. The starting point for each adventure is an intriguing image from a painting in London's National Gallery. With the help of paints, crayons, pencils, felt-tip pens, scraps of paper, and, above all, imagination, budding artists fill in the scene. Reproductions of all the original paintings appear at the back of the book. From an adult's perspective, the finished projects can offer valuable insight into a child's thoughts, desires, and anxieties.
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Wild in the Garden Diary 2014
Жанр: Frances Lincoln Издательство: Frances Lincoln Год: 2013 Страниц: 112 Дата загрузки: 06 мая 20162014-06-23
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The RHS Wild in the Garden Diary 2014 celebrates British wildlife. It is illustrated with photographs of birds, mammals, amphibians and insects that may be found in gardens, plus tips on how to manage your garden to enhance the wildlife potential and thereby add interest and enjoyment. Illustrated with full colour photographs this week-to-view diary includes an internal storage pocket and ribbon marker.
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Vintage 80s: London Street Photography
Автор: Stiletto Johnny Жанр: Frances Lincoln Издательство: Frances Lincoln Год: 2011 Страниц: 176 Дата загрузки: 12 апреля 20152014-04-25
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'No other city has the variety of hairstyles male and female that parade the streets of London. The bouffant, the duck arse, the white wings of power swept over the ears, the coxcomb punk, the flat top, the social outrider's bowl cut. They're all there to make a place. In respect of the hair of the 80s, the rest of the world was dead from the neck up.' Buy a 35 mm camera at the beginning of 1980 and spend the next 10 years walking around London taking half a roll of black and white a day and photograph whatever happens in front of you. You get Mick Jagger, New Romantics, ra-ra skirts, Boy George, Sloane Rangers. The beginning of Covent Garden, yuppies, the IRA bombings, the Iranian Embassy siege. Hundreds of headlines — John Lennon Shot Dead, Royal Romance: Andrew To Wed. Margaret Thatcher's London, fashions that came and went. Here are 160 unique street photographs of London when it was the style, musical, political and fashion capital of the world.
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Number Rhymes: Tens and Teens
Автор: Dunn Opal Жанр: Frances Lincoln Издательство: Frances Lincoln Год: 2011 Страниц: 32 Дата загрузки: 15 июня 20132013-10-13
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This entertaining collection of rhymes explores counting backwards, counting in twos, and counting numbers beyond 10. From 'Five Little Monkeys' and 'Ten in a Bed' to 'One, two, buckle my shoe' and 'One hundred bees round a hive', these rhymes provide a rich range of enjoyable opportunities to familiarise children with ways of manipulating numbers. An introduction, 'Cracking the Code', discusses ways of learning to count and use numbers beyond 10 — tens and teens — thus providing a useful help for adults. Collected by a highly reputable early years educationalist with the clear aim of developing early number skills, these rhymes are vividly illustrated by an exciting new talent in children's picture books. This is a book that no foundation stage class should be with out.
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Old MacDonald
Автор: Souhami Jessica Жанр: Frances Lincoln Издательство: Frances Lincoln Год: 2009 Страниц: 28 Дата загрузки: 7 октрября 20122014-08-23
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Old Macdonald's farm is full of surprises. What's that in the pram? Who's flying a plane? What's got four arms and goes beep? Lift the flaps and see for yourself.
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The Beatles
Автор: Manning Mick Жанр: Frances Lincoln Издательство: Frances Lincoln Год: 2014 Страниц: 48 Дата загрузки: 24 июля 20152017-09-12
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Mick and Brita tell the story of the Beatles in the vivid and exciting way which has become the hall mark of their books. The story begins... John Lennon's Liverpool childhood with Auntie Mimi, and his school band The Quarrymen; the friendships with Paul McCartney and George Harrison, and their entry into the band; renaming the band The Beatles; the arrival of Brian Epstein as manager; the tour to Hamburg; record label boss George Martin becomes an important influence; Ringo Starr joins the group; fame and screaming fans; the famous tour to the USA; the making of the albums, key hit songs and films; the later years, with the influence of Indian spirituality after their visit to India, and finally the break-up of the band and the beginning of solo careers for the Fab Four.
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Arcimboldo: With More Than 70 Reusable Stickers!
Автор: Delpech Sylvie Жанр: Frances Lincoln Издательство: Frances Lincoln Год: 2008 Страниц: 28 Дата загрузки: 7 октрября 20112013-08-23
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Part of the Sticker Art Shapes series, this book offers children a chance to get to know six of Arcimboldo’s paintings on a truly interactive level. Young readers see a finished painting on one page, and on the opposite page, they recreate it with reusable stickers. Arcimboldo’s lively portraits, made of painted fruits, vegetables, and flowers, provide children with a unique understanding of composition, color, and style.
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Pugwash the Smuggler (+ CD-ROM)
Автор: Ryan John Жанр: Frances Lincoln Издательство: Frances Lincoln Год: 2012 Страниц: 32 Дата загрузки: 16 мая 20152014-10-13
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Captain Pugwash is delighted at the prospect of earning five hundred golden crowns for smuggling barrels of brandy across the English Channel. But little does he suspect what is really inside the barrels! Luckily Tom the quick-witted cabin-boy uncovers Cut-throat Jake's dastardly plot and not only saves the day, but secures the Captain's reward as well!
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Monet
Автор: Armstrong Carole Жанр: Frances Lincoln Издательство: Frances Lincoln Год: 2007 Страниц: 16 Дата загрузки: 19 апреля 20112008-12-23
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This sticker book invites children to take a look at the works of art of the Impressionist painter, Claude Monet. It should encourage an interactive approach to art appreciation. The book contains 45 full-color reproductions of Monet's paintings, specially chosen to appeal to children. The 20 color stickers are reusable. Carole Armstrong is the author of All My Own Work and My Sticker Art Gallery: A Tour of Western Art.
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London Year: Daily Life in the Capital in Diaries, Journals and Letters
Жанр: Frances Lincoln Издательство: Frances Lincoln Год: 2013 Страниц: 400 Дата загрузки: 16 декабря 20152016-02-23
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This is an anthology of short diary entries (with the occasional journal entry or letter), one or two for each day of the year, which, taken together, will provide an impressionistic portrait of life in the city over the last five centuries. The book will vividly evoke moments in the lives of Londoners in the past, providing snapshots of the city's inhabitants at work, at play, in pursuit of money, sex, entertainment, pleasure and power. A prefect book for readers of The Assassin's Cloak or Craig Taylor's Londoners, and essential reading for all those who live in or love the city.
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The Grace of the Cat: An Illustrated History
Автор: Pickeral Tamsin Жанр: Frances Lincoln Издательство: Frances Lincoln Год: 2013 Страниц: 288 Дата загрузки: 14 июля 20142015-07-24
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Cats are the most enigmatic and alluring of domestic animals. Beguiling beauty, fierce independence and aloof intelligence characterize their long and exotic history. The Grace of the Cat is a celebration of this captivating animal and a moving account of the feline's journey from the wild to a comfortable domestic existence. In this beautifully illustrated book, Tamsin Pickeral traces the colourful and tumultuous history of the cat, from its glory days in Egypt to its transport on creaking ships to America. She explores the diverse role of the cat in each culture, culminating in the origins of cat shows, and the selective breeding of pure bred, pedigree animals. Inside this richly illustrated book you will discover the stories behind more than fifty breeds of cat, from the lithe-bodied Abyssinian to the intelligent Russian Blue, and from the graceful, long-haired Balinese to the lop-eared Scottish Fold. The evocative and informative text is accompanied by stunning photographs of every featured breed by award-winning photographer Astrid Harrisson. Her breathtaking images capture the many facets of what makes a cat a cat-its elegance, spirit and wit. The Grace of the Cat is an essential volume for everyone who loves cats.
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ABC UK
Автор: Dunn James Жанр: Frances Lincoln Издательство: Frances Lincoln Год: 2011 Страниц: 40 Дата загрузки: 14 июля 20122013-05-25
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Find out about all things British in this unusual alphabet picture book. A is for Arthur, B is for Beatles… this innovative new picture book delight looks at some of the things that give the UK its vibrant and unique cultural identity.
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