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This guide is aimed at providing a useful instrument for understanding the architectural history of London as well as a means for analysing the new construction trends that are characteristic of the city. The itineraries include about eighty...

Tornabuoni art returns to the origins of sculptor Arnaldo Pomodoro's work (1926, Morciano di Romagna), specifically to the years 1956-1965, a pivotal period of the artist's production. His creations, initially derived from the goldsmithing produced side...

When we think of Barcelona, the eclectic art of Antoni Gaudi immediately springs to mind. It is present in every corner of the city. Or we think of the Olympic Ring with the tower designed by Santiago Calatrava; but these are only two aspects of the...

The influence of Anjou and Aragon, and the traces left by Bourbon, Hapsburg and Napoleonic domination have made Naples a treasure-trove of different styles and periods, rich in original imperfections and extravagance that deserve to be discovered and...

The last fifteen years of Russian history have profoundly altered Moscow, bringing dramatic changes to the Communist city it was in the eighties. These alterations have increasingly highlighted Moscow's many contrasts and multiple facets. The guide seeks...

Florence is aimed at showing how one of the Italian cities most strongly linked with its past, the quintessential symbol of the Renaissance period, conceals a myriad of innovative architecture. Florence is not a static city. It has often been guilty of...

Lucio Fontana (1899-1968), is universally acknowledged as one of the foremost figures in the generation of artists who, in the 1950s and '60s, helped bring about a radical conceptual and linguistic change in contemporary art. The role he played was...

One of the traits that Arte Povera artists have in common is to deconstruct things and not to privilege the material as an end in itself. It is likely that, among the artists of the movement, there is also a distinction between material and materiality...

Catalogue of the TECHNOTOPIA exhibition, which will be held at MAXXI in 2022, focusing on the relationship between artistic and scientific disciplines, nowadays closer than ever, and the consequent contacts between technique, creativity and social...

Gender Gap, curated by Laura Andreini, documents an exhibition of projects and maquettes by 20 international female architects. Created in conjunction with "The Architect's Table", a series of events held at the Museo Novecento in Florence in 2021, the...

This curated guide to contemporary building design in Istanbul explores new architectural directions and urban development in Turkey's largest and most visited city. In addition to 86 itineraries that feature a selection of both contemporary and historic...

This most recent guidebook in the On the Road series explores the complex urban story of Paris, one of the most densely constructed cities in Europe, through its 20th and 21st century architecture. It takes the reader through decades of Parisian...

New York City is a metropolis in a constant state of metamorphosis. Amidst continuous construction, the redevelopment of the existing cityscape plays a fundamental role in the evolution of the Big Apple as a place to live, work, and visit. This pocket...

Rome, the 'Eternal City', is not only enriched by buildings and monuments that preserve the culture of Italy in the symbolic centre of Christianity and the hub of the Italian Republic. The architecture of Rome also tells the story of a process of...

This book, like the exhibition it accompanies, takes as a starting point four important paintings in the collection of the Museo Novecento, which belonged to collector Alberto Della Ragione, including a rare watercolour of a female figure that reveals...

Marco Polo maps feature completely up-to-date, digitally generated mapping. The high quality cartography with distance indicators and scale converters aid route planning. ZOOM System - all large urban areas are marked on the main map and are...

Let the Marco Polo Provence, Alps, Cote d'Azur Road Map guide you around this beautiful region of southern France. Discover the glamour of the Cote D'Azur, the glittering sea, the glorious resorts and charming towns with this highly durable, detailed,...

Let the Marco Polo Sardinia Road Map guide you around this beautiful island. Discover sandy beaches and a rugged landscape dotted with mysterious Bronze Age stone ruins with this highly durable, detailed, touring map of Sardinia. It folds away easily and...

Let the Marco Polo Slovak Republic Road Map guide you around this stunning country. Discover picturesque towns, glorious mountains and distinctive castles with this highly durable, detailed touring map of Slovakia. It folds away easily and is always on...

Marco Polo USA East Map: the ideal map for your trip Let the Marco Polo USA East Road Map guide you around this incredible country. Discover the Atlantic Coast from Boston to Miami, explore the Great Lakes and the Appalachian Mountains with this highly...

Let Marco Polo Prague guide you around this beautiful city. Explore Prague with this handy, pocket-sized, authoritative guide, packed with Insider Tips. Discover boutique hotels, authentic restaurants, the city's trendiest places, and get tips on...

Let Marco Polo Florence guide you around this beautiful city. Explore Florence with this handy, pocket-sized, authoritative guide, packed with Insider Tips. Discover boutique hotels, authentic restaurants, the city's trendiest places, and get tips on...

Let Marco Polo Budapest guide you around this beautiful city. Explore Budapest with this handy, pocket-sized, authoritative guide, packed with Insider Tips. Discover boutique hotels, authentic restaurants, the city's trendiest places, and get tips on...

Marco Polo Pocket Guide Barcelona: the Travel Guide with Insider Tips Explore Barcelona with this handy, pocket-sized, authoritative guide, packed with Insider Tips. Discover boutique hotels, authentic restaurants, the city's trendiest places, and get...

Marco Polo Pocket Guide Venice: the Travel Guide with Insider Tips Explore Venice with this handy, pocket-sized, authoritative guide, packed with Insider Tips. Discover boutique hotels, authentic restaurants, the city's trendiest places, and get tips on...

Marco Polo Pocket Guide New York: the Travel Guide with Insider Tips Explore New York with this handy, pocket-sized, authoritative guide, packed with Insider Tips. Discover boutique hotels, authentic restaurants, the city's trendiest places, and get tips...

Let Marco Polo Madeira guide you around this beautiful island. Explore Madeira with this handy, pocket-sized, authoritative guide, packed with Insider Tips. Discover boutique hotels, authentic restaurants, the island's trendiest places, and get tips on...

Let Marco Polo Amsterdam guide you around this wonderful country. Explore Amsterdam with this handy, pocket-sized, authoritative guide, packed with Insider Tips. Discover boutique hotels, authentic restaurants, the city's trendiest places, and get tips...

From zero embroidery skills to stunning custom footwear, discover the viral trend taking social media by storm! If you love adding a handmade touch to everything you do, stitching eye-catching embroidery on your shoes is your next creative obsession!...

School is meant to feel exciting — a time for learning and making friends. But for some children, it can feel too noisy, too bright, too busy, or too fast, leading to avoiding school. Join Sage to discover that School Matters, But So Do You, and gently...

Join Sage on a gentle journey to discover the magic of mindfulness in the garden. The Garden of Peace invites children to explore their senses, find peace, and learn to calm their minds and bodies using mindfulness and neuroaffirming practices inspired...

"Humanity, created by God in all its grandeur, is today facing a pivotal choice: either to construct a new Tower of Babel or to build the city in which God and humanity dwell together. Each generation inherits the task of shaping its own era, of guiding...

Elevate your coaching practice and make a meaningful impact Instructional coaching holds immense potential to support teachers, elevate practice, and improve student outcomes. However, coaches are often left to figure things out on their own, and the...

Ready to transform your classroom into a place where every student can thrive? Effective classroom management isn't just about control-it's about creating an environment where trust, fairness, and purpose guide every action. Instead of relying on quick...

Learn to conduct quality research and evaluation within the recreation industry. Agencies in the recreation industry must often justify their existence in terms of cost and benefits, requiring recreation professionals to have the skills, competencies,...

Raising extraordinary children takes extraordinary love. What if the greatest challenge you faced wasn’t a race against time, but a test of the limits of your heart? In this deeply personal memoir, Erica Lee shares her journey of raising two...

This is a wholesome, fun and hope-filled junior fiction series. One garden. Two bunnies. And a birthday full of oopsies! Pip and Pat Pickle are back at Goodworth Estate. This time, they are the official gardeners. YAY! When Mrs Goodworth asks them to get...

The world is a dangerous place for a child when no ones watching. In post–World War II Scotland, a seven-year-old boy should be walking to school. Instead, he’s shipped off to Australia. Trapped in a world of anger and violence with nowhere to turn,...

Australia lost the war. Now Tess must face spirits from the past, the new boy in town – and The Wall. Life couldn’t get much worse for sixteen-year-old Tess Jones. Her parents are dead. Her best friend hates her. She’s stuck living with her horrible...

The Coastwatchers risked everything for victory. This is one of their stories. Will Red, a boxer turned novice sailor aboard two small Allied Intelligence boats during World War II, survive the dangers that lurk behind enemy lines? Tasked with spying and...

Congratulations on your beautiful new baby! Your magical little human who has flipped your world upside down in the best possible way. And now you’re staring at them, full of love, full of questions. How do I play with them? What do we do together all...

If you’re looking for literary theory, jargon, or safe distance, put this book back on the shelf now. The Heart of Amos Oz: Love, War & Grief brings you close to Amos Oz not as a legend, but as a man. A son marked by his mother’s death. An Israeli writer...

Toes curled over the edge of the high diving board - so high above the blue pool water. Can Tilly take the plunge? Tillys friends are all excited to be jumping off the high diving board at the public pool, but Tilly is scared. She doesnt want to jump,...

A fascinating history of dispensationalism and its influence on popular culture, politics, and religion In The Rise and Fall of Dispensationalism, Daniel G. Hummel illuminates how dispensationalism, despite often being dismissed as a fringe end-times...

The original ADHD Go-To Guide was primarily focused on children. This revised edition is intended for parents, educators, employers, and individuals living with ADHD. It offers current, evidence-based information presented in a straightforward and...

Are you ready to square off with the champion of total-body workouts? Prepared to burn calories, increase power and strength, sculpt muscles and transform your body? Then step into the ring with Total Knockout Fitness. Martin McKenzie, coach and advisor...

Improve your fitness level, achieve your swimming goals, and maximize your workouts with the help of four-time Olympic gold medalist Janet Evans! Whether you have been swimming laps for years, want to get back into the water, or have a competitive streak...

An illustrated book for children of all ages aboutJack, a young kookaburra living with his family amongst other birds and animals in an Australian bushland setting. Jack is learning about life. He has a problem though, he can’t call as a kookaburra is...