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An accessible introduction to pre-modern Islam, showcasing the individuals caliphs, law-makers, theologians, poets, mystics and scholars who shaped the course of early Islamic history.

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A visual history of furniture design from 1945 to the present day. It begins with the highly sculptural chairs of Charles and Ray Eames and, via revolutionary '50s "studies in space, form and metal" and the explosion of '60s Pop culture, concludes with the best examples of current trends.

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A masterfully narrated account of painting in London from the Second World War to the 1970s, illustrated throughout with documentary photographs and works of art

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An exquisitely illustrated picture book with special die-cut flaps that follows the woodland ramblings of Mouse and highlights the change in seasons.

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Mystery cults are one of the most intriguing areas of Greek and Roman religion. This book describes and explains the major mystery cults of the ancient world, cult by cult, reconstructing the rituals and exploring their origins. It makes use of artistic and archaeological evidence, as well as ancient literature and epigraphy.

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"Negrophilia" means love of black culture, a term used by the Parisian avant-garde in the 1920s as a provocative challenge to bourgeois values. The author explores the phenomenon and its effect upon the music, art, design, fashion, literature and journalism of that time.

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A selection of beautiful houses set amid the worlds most stunning landscapes, designed by award-winning New Zealand architect Andrew Patterson.

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Presents a collection of 250 photographs by 200 of the world's most prominent photographers, ranging from legendary masters to contemporary stars, in a compact paperback format. In this book, photographers include Ansel Adams, Richard Avedon, Yann Arthus-Bertrand, Henri Cartier-Bresson, Elliot Erwitt, Robert Frank, Nan Goldin, and more.

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Villages are the very embodiment of Englishness. The village inn and the local farm, great houses, humble cottages and beautiful country gardens speak of a way of life that has developed peacefully since Anglo-Saxon times. This book records the beauty and diversity of the English village.

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This colouring book is an invitation to explore Svenskt Tenns world of magical interiors.

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An inspirational and insightful resource for architecture students that offers a fresh perspective and new approaches for the challenges of the 21st century.

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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 Crown Jewels' story is that of the English monarchy itself. This book tells the story of the development of the collection from the medieval period onwards.

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The Mediterranean has been for millennia one of the global cockpits of human endeavour. This book provides interpretive synthesis for a generation on the rise of the Mediterranean world from its beginning, before the emergence of our own species, up to the threshold of Classical times.

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A profusely illustrated historical survey of a fascinating region, now available in a new format.

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The history of the Roman Catholic Church is the gateway to understanding 2,000 years of Western and at times world civilization. This title begins with how Roman Catholics understand their faith, before telling the story of the multifarious ways in which their Church has shaped the lives and beliefs of Christian and non-Christians alike.

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How were the ancient wonders of the world built This text examines spectacular feats of engineering and celebrates the achievements of the builders who worked without the aid of modern technology. It includes 70 wonders, from the Great Wall of China to Inca bridges.

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Using colour illustrations and examples from India, Singapore, Thailand and Indonesia solutions are provided for urban and suburban living in the tropics as space becomes constrained. Examples are shown of row or terrace houses, detached houses, courtyard houses, family compounds and cluster houses which reinterpret vernacular traditions.

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When it comes to interior lifestyle decisions, there are more ways than ever to find inspiration. This treasure trove of design ideas featuring a rich variety of colours, textures and styles reflects the complexity of different lifestyles from around the globe.

(Paperback, Revised Edition)

Everyday, ordinary objects are taken apart and transformed into extraordinary images, captured in detailed photographs.

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Jewelry as an art form in Mughal India is presented in this collection of treasures, with pieces ranging from rings, necklaces and other body ornaments to detailed work on boxes, flasks, bowls and daggers. They exemplify creative stone settings, inlay techniques, engraving and relief decoration.

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Weaving together the life and work of Virginia Woolf, this book serves as an introduction to both. Following the chronology of Woolfs life, it gives due prominence to her dazzlingly inventive essays, traces the contentious course of her afterlife and shows why, seventy years after her death.

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Wonderfully illustrated throughout, this book tells inspiring stories of fifteen women artists who made a lasting impact on art and the world through their lives and work.

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This is a biography of Eileen Gray, an Anglo-Irish architect and designer who opened showrooms in 1922 with a strong Art Deco emphasis. Written by a longstanding friend who draws on his exclusive access to Gray's personal archives, the book aims to re-create her life and architectural projects.

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With over 200 images drawn from the whole history of Western Art, illustrating the vicissitudes of the beautiful male, we are invited to appreciate boys in all their sensuality, spontaneity and vulnerability. In exploring the iconic ideal of the beautiful boy, Greer demolishes one of the last great Western taboos.