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Rich in tradition and history, the art of batik has been a deeply integrated facet of Chinese folk art for over 2,000 years. Using molten beeswax, skilled artisans paint patterns onto white cloth, w……続きを見る

This book presents the bold and original proposal to replace the general appellation of ‘world cinema’ with the more substantive concept of ‘realist cinema’. Veering away from the usual focus on mod……続きを見る

Examines the fascinating ties between Surrealist artist René Magritte and the cinema. Cinemagritte: René Magritte within the Frame of Film History, Theory, and Practice investigates the dynamic rela……続きを見る

Introduction by Luca Dotti and Foreword by Giambattista Valli A gorgeous, sophisticated celebration of Audrey Hepburn’s lifelong connection to the City of Light, featuring all the places in Paris sh……続きを見る

This open access book is a handbook for students, experts and interested parties who want to learn more about digital 3D reconstruction of historical architecture. The book provides answers to the c……続きを見る

A Série Universitária foi desenvolvida pelo Senac São Paulo com o intuito de preparar profissionais para o mercado de trabalho. Os títulos abrangem diversas áreas, abordando desde conhecimentos teór……続きを見る

Contemporary cultural style boosts transparency and instantaneity. These are values absorbed from our current economic conditions of "disintermediation": cutting out the middleman. Like Uber, but fo……続きを見る

In the early 1990s, Berlin and Shanghai witnessed the dramatic social changes in both national and global contexts. While in 1991 Berlin became the new capital of the reunified Germany, from 1992 Sh……続きを見る

Honourable Mention - 2023 ASR Prize for Best Africa-focused Anthology or Edited Collection Innovative study of state politics, identity and buildings that sheds new light on the links between the ma……続きを見る

Relive the greatest moments in basketball history through stunning photography. This visual journey captures the evolution of basketball, from its humble beginnings to its global phenomenon status. ……続きを見る

This book discusses the most significant ways in which design has been applied to sustainability challenges using an evolutionary perspective. It puts forward an innovation framework that is capable……続きを見る

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Spatial planning is increasingly being considered as an important mechanism in coping with flood risk due to climate change. One of the reasons for this is that engineering approaches are increasing……続きを見る

A BELOVED CLASSIC FOR DOG LOVERS OF ALL AGES With a new foreword by Ann Patchett In the 1930s, Lucy Dawson's friendly, sympathetic portraits of dogs were so popular with readers of American and Brit……続きを見る

Learn the engaging art of Japanese sumi painting, where simple sweeps of the brush capture the essence of nature. The Japanese art tradition of Sumi-e uses brushes and ink washes to combine calligra……続きを見る

This inspirational guide explains how a botanical sketchbook can take many forms and hold different meanings. It shows how a sketchbook can be used as a workbook to study plants through drawing and ……続きを見る

"Os ambientes litorâneos foram os primeiros ocupados pelo homem europeu no Brasil e apresentam, nos dias atuais, elevados índices de urbanização.Tais ambientes possuem elevado grau de suscetibilidad……続きを見る

Con l'emergenza Covid-19 la casa-mondo è diventata l'esperienza abitativa di miliardi di persone, prendendo il sopravvento sullo spazio pubblico. Che sfide inaugura, per l'architettura e l'urbanisti……続きを見る

Soothe your nerves with this collection of cute puppy photos! These adorable little dogs will keep your mind off your troubles. This photo ebook is great for kids too. "Cute Puppies 2" is also avail……続きを見る

As in many other areas in south Scandinavia, the region surrounding the city of Simrishamn in south-east Scania has a great many Bronze Age mounds that are still visible in the landscape, and record……続きを見る

The publishing program brings together new manuscripts (Teaching Land Use Planning as a Science, Landscapes, The Planner and the Small Planet) with the revision of two books published in 2004, “Citt……続きを見る

By Bach/Gounod this is one of the most lyrical piece in classical music. The melody by Charles Gounod is superimposed over the Prelude No. 1 in C major, BWV 846 by J.S. Bach. Composed in 1853 it is ……続きを見る

**Chinatown Pretty features beautiful portraits and heartwarming stories of trend-setting seniors across six Chinatowns. Andria Lo and Valerie Luu have been interviewing and photographing Chinatown'……続きを見る

piccola raccolta di racconti novelle riflessioni e pensieri, che inducono a riflettere sulla vita 続きを見る

«I peccati che portano più anime all'inferno sono i peccati della carne. «Verranno mode che offenderanno molto Gesù. «Le persone che servono Dio non devono seguire la moda. La Chiesa non ha moda. Ge……続きを見る

In "Rossetti," Lucien Pissarro delves into the life and artistic contributions of Dante Gabriel Rossetti, a pivotal figure in the Pre-Raphaelite movement. The book artfully interweaves biographical ……続きを見る

A Fé em Tempos de Pandemia: Congadas Biênio 2019-2020 é resultado de dois anos de um trabalho extremamente dedicado de Lucas Machado. Mais ainda, é fruto do empenho constante e pessoal deste profiss……続きを見る

In Manifesto for an Independent Revolutionary Art André Breton and Diego Rivera, under the effects of German fascism and Russian Stalinism in society, argued that art can only impact society and be ……続きを見る

La Famiglia Fattoincasa è composta da cinque calzini parlanti che, stanchi di annoiarsi tutto il giorno rinchiusi in un armadio, scappano per esplorare il grande mondo di fuori. Qui incontreranno mo……続きを見る

A number of metrics for assessing human thermal response to climatic conditions have been proposed in scientific literature over the last decades. They aim at describing human thermal perception of ……続きを見る