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£42.46 Bertos Triumph of Motion This work offers a rediscovery of the eighteenth-century sculptor Francesco Bertos by the eminent British art historian, Charles Avery, a specialist in European - and particularly Italian - sculpture. Bertos lived and died near Padua, Italy, and specialised in producing eye-catching, sometimes rather bizarre, mythological, allegorical and reli
£16.96 Dogs Life Whether quizzical, soulful, or cheerful, dogs' faces express emotions that are often surprisingly similar to our own. Dog lovers of all ages will delight in this treasure trove of images, presented in a splendid large-format book that beautifully showcases the fine quality portraits. Accompanying each portrait is the dog's name and a s
£12.71 Holy Land Lithographs by David Roberts In 1838, painter David Roberts set off on a yearlong journey that resulted in an unprecedented documentation of the Holy Land. The extraordinary wonders he saw on his trip and the lifestyle in this exotic land during the mid-19th century are brought to life in this handsome volume through vibrant colour plates, each of which is accompanied by
£42.50 Legendary Movies From Charlie Chaplin's movie to today's high-tech blockbusters, this superb volume chronicles our favourite films through hundreds of vibrant images and an insightful text with an introduction by legendary director Franco Zeffirelli. Organised by era, "Legendary Movies" delves into such genres as romance, comedy, action, sci-
£25.46 High Above Venice Featuring hundreds of birds-eye photographs, this volume expands our perceptions of a city that already looms large in our mind's eye. Taking readers on an aerial adventure above this ever-fascinating city and its surrounding, the images in "High Above Venice" depict a city that is as breathtakingly beautiful in reality as it is
£21.21 Automobiles Elegance on Wheels Since the first cars rolled off the assembly line in the 20th century, automobiles have represented a fulfilment of our dreams. Selected for their technological innovations, engine power, and sheer beauty, the cars in this lavish volume are unsurpassed as objects of design and invention. Superb studio images from one of the world's foremos
£29.75 Masterpieces of Art From Ancient Times to the Present This authoritative volume traces more than two thousand years of timeless masterpieces that have become universal symbols of the genius of humankind, from the mask of Tutankhamen to "The Scream" by Edward Munch. Organised chronologically, each work of art is presented through a meticulously researched text that analyzes the technique
£16.96 Bamana The aim of this book is to focus on the aesthetic qualities of the masterpieces of "Bamana" (or Bambara) religious art in Mali and to resituate them in their social, aesthetic and cultural context. The emphasis will be on pieces used in rites of passage (Ntomo, funerals), or by agricultural cooperatives (ton, deme), and initiation so
£16.96 Italian Design "The Museum of Modern Art, New York, and 5 Continents Editions" present a new series dedicated to industrial and graphic design. Each volume, beautifully designed and with superbly printed reproductions, offers an overview of a single country's design achievements and illustrates its particular design history and aesthetic, showc
£16.96 American Design "The Museum of Modern Art, New York, and 5 Continents Editions" present a new series dedicated to industrial and graphic design. Each volume, beautifully designed and with superbly printed reproductions, offers an overview of a single country's design achievements and illustrates its particular design history and aesthetic, showc
£29.75 Minimal Gardens The minimalist garden may seem the height of simplicity, but behind its deceivingly uncomplicated front hides a sophisticated garden plan. The architect juggles with straight lines, flat surfaces, monochrome plants and contemporary materials until he has created an oasis of peace and equilibrium. Design that usually links up perfectly with an
£11.48 Jewish Questions Responsa on Sephardic Life in the Early Modern Period In "Jewish Questions", Matt Goldish introduces English readers to the history and culture of the Sephardic dispersion through an exploration of forty-three responsa - questions about Jewish law that Jews asked leading rabbis, and the rabbis' responses. The questions along with their rabbinical decisions examine all aspects of Jew
£20.36 Moral Disquiet and Human Life Attempting to steer moral philosophy away from abstract theorizing, "Moral Disquiet and Human Life" argues that moral philosophy should be a practical, rational, and argumentative engagement with reality, and that moral reflection should have direct effects on our lives and the world in which we live. Illustrating her discussion with
£16.96 The Religious Enlightenment Protestants Jews and Catholics from London to Vienna In intellectual and political culture today, the Enlightenment is routinely celebrated as the starting point of modernity and secular rationalism, or demonized as the source of a godless liberalism in conflict with religious faith. In "The Religious Enlightenment", David Sorkin alters our understanding by showing that the Enlightenme
£15.26 The Medieval Prison A Social History The modern prison is commonly thought to be the fruit of an Enlightenment penology that stressed man's ability to reform his soul. "The Medieval Prison" challenges this view by tracing the institution's emergence to a much earlier period beginning in the late thirteenth century, and in doing so provides a unique view of medie
£12.71 Does Peacekeeping Work Shaping Belligerents Choices After Civil War In the last fifteen years, the number, size, and scope of peacekeeping missions deployed in the aftermath of civil wars have increased exponentially. From Croatia and Cambodia, to Nicaragua and Namibia, international personnel have been sent to maintain peace around the world. But does peacekeeping work? And if so, how? In "Does Peacekeep
£11.48 Journeys to the Other Shore Muslim and Western Travelers in Search of Knowledge The contemporary world is increasingly defined by dizzying flows of people and ideas. But while Western travel is associated with a pioneering spirit of discovery, the dominant image of Muslim mobility is the jihadi who travels not to learn but to destroy. "Journeys to the Other Shore" challenges these stereotypes by charting the com
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