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Examining the phenomenon of animal jewelry, this book is intended for lovers of jewelry and also for designers and dealers in fine jewelry.

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From the magnificent royal gold jewelry of Burma and Thailand to the simple adornments worn by remote hill people, this book explores the complex cultural landscape of Myanmar, Cambodia, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore and the Philippines.

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Our protagonist Zach develops a love of reading thanks to the stubborn efforts of his friend Ro, who reveals the imaginative power of books.

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Life histories of the Surrealists, known and unknown, by one of the last surviving members of the movement--artist and best-selling author Desmond Morris

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"The Macclesfield Psalter" (c 1335), a jewel of manuscript painting, was unknown before its sale by Sothebys in 2004. This title examines the psalter and its historical context in a commentary.

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Exploration has never been more popular and any idea that there is nowhere left to explore is instantly disproved by the contemporary explorers who are showcased here. This title deals with this topic.

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A visual and verbal account of 31 villages and islands in Brittany, capturing village life and architecture in commentaries and photographs. The villages are drawn from the four departments of modern-day Brittany: Finistere, Morbihan, Ille-et-Vilaine and Cotes-d'Armor.

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Featuring 34 of the most picturesque villages from the five "departements" of Normandy, this book also presents special sections on the churches, chateaux, harbours and coastline. A varied region of open country and woodland, it includes Mont-St-Michel and Monet's garden at Giverny.

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With host of new features and ideas from Knacks such as How to Undress in Front of a Lady and How to Roast a Lamb, it also tackles common style concerns such as the best ways to look fresh for the office and dressing for a wedding.

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The Fayum portraits were created by the people of a flourishing district of Roman Egypt during the first three centuries AD. They placed a painted portrait over the embalmed bodies of their dead to preserve the memory of each individual. This book features over 100 of these ancient paintings.

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Explores the role of the nude in 20th- and 21st-century art and looks at the work of a range of international artists creating contemporary nudes. In this title, the story begins with a tale of life, death and resurrection an investigation into how and why the nude has survived and flourished in an art world that prematurely announced its demise.

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For too long the Neanderthals have been seen as dim-witted evolutionary dead-enders who looked and behaved completely differently from us, but their story has been transformed thanks to new discoveries and advances in scientific techniques. This book takes a look at the whole story of the Neanderthals.

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Incorporating the latest information from cutting-edge DNA technology, this highly readable account sheds exciting new light on the origins and identity of the Anglo-Saxons and the English.

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Presenting through the eyes of a connoisseur looking for quality and bepoke goods in Londons key stylistic historic periods, this title tells the stories of the personalities, shop-keepers and mastercraftsmen who have animated the business of luxury goods for centuries.

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The Museo del Prado is the main Spanish national art museum, located in central Madrid. This title features one of the world's finest collections of European art, based on the former Spanish Royal Collection, and unquestionably the best single collection of Spanish art.

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An illustrated survey of the sari, the unique south Asian textile tradition. The book analyzes sari design, giving a guide to the symbols, patterns and motifs used, with their origins and how they have evolved. It covers the entire Indian subcontinent and thousands of different sari types.

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In this addition to the successful "Seventy" series, a distinguished team of 26 military historians reveals the decisive conflicts that have shaped world history from the 5th century BC.

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From the migrations out of Africa by our earliest ancestors to the voyages into space, this title brings to life seventy of humanity's most remarkable journeys. It includes hundreds of evocative photographs, paintings, illustrations and portraits, and specially commissioned maps.

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Includes seven sections that address a range of questions. This title answers such questions as: were the dinosaurs warm-blooded or not; why do mammals rule the earth; how did the eye evolve; and, what will happen to climates in the future.

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The beauty of shells has captivated humans since the earliest times. These gifts of nature have been put to an array of uses - sharpened into tools, ground to make medicines, blown to make music. But above all, the beauty of shells has fired the imagination of artists and craftsmen through the ages.

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Features a story of one of the most colourful dynasties in history, from Caesars rise to power in the first century BC to Neros death in AD 68. This book reviews the long history of the Julian and Claudian families in the Republic and the social and political background of Rome.

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A lively introduction to and history of international contemporary art from 1960 to the present.

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A landmark publication celebrating over 5,000 years of creativity, The Story of Scottish Art explores Scotland's cultural identity and artistic output through the ages.

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Introduces young readers to some of the greatest paintings of all time. This title features twenty world-famous artworks in easy-to-follow chronological order, accompanied by informative texts.