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William Morris was a man of tremendous energies, his accomplishments astonishing in their range and depth. He became successively a poet, embroiderer, pattern designer, calligrapher, dyer, weaver, translator, architectural preservationist, socialist, and book publisher and printer. Here, the man, and 'The Firm', are considered.

(Hardback)

An enchanting childrens picture book with an educational and environmental heart for readers aged 5 to 7.

The Bloomsbury Group fostered a fresh, creative and vital way of living that encouraged debate and communication (only connect), as often as not across the dining table. This book deals with this topic.

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Featuring work across a range of media, from painting and sculpture to installation, video art and performance, this book examines the different roles played by the body in art, from being the subject of portraiture to becoming an active presence in live and participatory events.

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Observing many cultures - the ancient Greeks, Romans and Chinese, the Maya and the Aztec - and also looking at the modern western calendar, with its long and tumultuous history, this book traces the scientific, technical and political history of calendars.

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Tells the story of jazz music and its personalities. This title presents the developments in the world of jazz, from the rise of modern big bands and the renaissance of the piano trio to the popular appeal of Jamie Cullum and HBO's television series Treme, set in New Orleans.

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Cesare Vecellios' guide to the dress and customs of the world appeared in his native Venice in 1590, and brought together depictions of the costumes of different countries of the world throughout history, from Ancient Rome to Vecellios day, and of people of various ranks. It is for those interested in Renaissance art and cultural history.

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Charting the rise and fall of almost fifty years of global confrontation, this book highlights the impact of the Cold War on the culture of the times, bringing home the reality of life in the shadow of the Bomb. It also contains 10 facsimile documents, including a membership card of the Communist Party of USSR.

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Presents discoveries in the different fields of Ice Age Research. This book reveals how the epoch was discovered, the profound climatic fluctuations it generated as ice sheets waxed and waned, and the myriad ways in which humans and animals coped with the changing world they lived in.

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Illuminates the lives of the kings, queens, princes and princesses of ancient Egypt, unravelling family relationships and exploring the parts they played in politics, cultural life and religion. This book is suitable for students and Egyptophiles.

(Hardback)

A sourcebook of highly original and effective ideas to create beautiful independent retail spaces.

(Hardback, Special edition)

From the 12th-century spoon used for the anointing at the coronation to the platinum crown created for Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother in 1937, the story of the Crown Jewels is that of the English monarchy itself. This book tells the story of the development of the collection from the medieval period onwards.

(Paperback, Revised Edition)

Offers a document reflecting the issues and problems facing an artist in the 21st century.

(Hardback)

Offers a collection of seven classic fairytales that is organized around the theme of the fairytale princess. This title illustrates each fairytale by photographs of intricate paper sculptures cut from the pages of one of seven books, one for each of the fairytales in the collection.

(Paperback, Revised)

A revised and updated edition of this essential practical foundation course in fashion design.

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A guide to who's who in the world of fashion design. Fully illustrated, it presents 125 of the key design practitioners from the beginning of the 20th century onwards, the people and companies who have shaped the world of fashion and those who define the modern perception of style.

A boy named Paul befriends a wise, friendly fox who gives Paul a space to think about what makes him happy and what friendship means in this beautifully illustrated story. Full color.

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Reaches into every corner of France, from Normandy to the Riviera, from Picardy to the Pyrenees, revealing in exquisite detail the full extent and exciting diversity of the modern French country garden.

(Hardback)

Why do owners want to open their gardens, and why do people want to visit them This book answers these questions. It offers a worldwide survey of garden philosophies, and the modern phenomenon of garden tourism. It is suitable for garden visitors, garden owners, and garden designers.

(Hardback)

A comprehensive, beautifully illustrated guide to hand lettering.

(Hardback)

Surveys the careers of forty great architects whose engineering skills were crucial to their success. From churches and fortresses to bridges and high-tech skyscrapers, this title includes masterpieces from all over the world. It covers 700 years of architectural history.

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Asserts the belief that the power of design can influence a more responsible approach to our threatened environment. This book shows how everyone, from those at the forefront of design to the consumers, can contribute to the well-being of the planet through an awareness of design and technology.

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The city of Timbuktu in modern Mali has been a destination of legend for centuries, ever since the days when camel caravans made epic journeys across the Sahara to trade in salt, gold and slaves in its markets. This book intends to confirm that the manuscripts of Timbuktu as extraordinary treasures.

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Offering a survey of Greek vases, this book sketches their stylistic history. It explores the process of identifying artists; the methods of making and decorating the vases and the problems in doing so; the life of the potter; the pots' dissemination beyond Greece; and their functions in life, cult and as messengers of style and subject.