Arts, Architecture & Design Books

What Steven Walker labels a cryptic subtext, is an extreme case of hypertextuality. It involves a series of allusions to another text that have been inserted by the author into the primary text as potential points of reference. This book takes a deep...

This first volume of the handbook frame cutting-edge contemporary debates, and present studies of actual theories and projects that address spatial politics. This handbook provides comprehensive and multidisciplinary research focused on the complex nexus...

This book presents an expansive overview of the development of architectural and environmental research, with authoritative essays spanning Dean Hawkes' impressive 50-year academic career.

This book focuses on the expanding contemporary art scene in Syria, particularly Damascus, during the first decade of the twenty-first century. The decade was characterized by a high degree of experimentation as young artists began to work with...

The Women Who Professionalized Interior Design explores the history of interior decorating and design from the late nineteenth century to the present, highlighting the careers and contributions of significant American female interior designers in the...

Providing a fresh evaluation of Alberti's text On Painting (1435), along with comparisons to various works of Nicholas Cusanus - particularly his Vision of God (1450) - this study reveals a shared epistemology of vision. And, the author argues, it is one...

Slags on Stage weaves cultural analysis with poetry and art criticism to explore the concept of the 'slag' and its place in contemporary British-English culture. The book traces the etymology of the word slag through the 20th and into the 21st century,...

THE DISCOVERY CHRONICLES OF EARTH'S GALACTIC ODYSSEY TAKES READERS ON A THRILLING JOURNEY THROUGH HIS PERSONAL ENCOUNTERS IN WYOMING'S WIND RIVER RANGE FEELING THE MYSTERIOUS GEOVORTEX ON THE RIVER TO UNEARTHING EARTHS HIDDEN PAST AND ITS COSMIC...

Fowzia Younos was born in Kabul City on August 6,1955, and was raised into a musician family. She is thegrand daughter of Ustad Qassem, the great composer ofAfghanistan and the daughter of Ustad Yusuf and KarimaQassemi. Fowzia graduated from Lycee Aisha...

The book is a pathway to understanding pictures from an elementary level up to and including a very advance level that describes how to tap into your subconscious mind for a much more complete understanding of pictures.

The National Museum of Norway showcases a modest yet representative collection of 63 exquisite tsuba, which will appeal to collectors and serve as a foundation for expanding their knowledge and enhance their own collections.

Drive Fast Don't Stop is an archive organized by theme. Book 21 focuses on three car companies: Mazda, Nissan and Suzuki.

This work by FRANÇOIS PONCETTON was originally published in French in 1924, the format at the time was such that the image plates were placed as an appendix and it was therefore necessary to flip from the description at one end of the book to the image...

The Electric Picnic: Poetry for Nice People and Good Dogs is a warm, whimsical collection of poems that celebrates the everyday joys of being human-and the deep, soulful bond we share with our four-legged companions. Written by Susan Marie Taylor with...

The Seal of Abigail is a beautifully designed blank journal inspired by the flowing mystery of Gallifreyan symbolism. Its striking black background and intricate golden seal are more than just decoration-they are a tribute to the timelessness of thought,...

In The Becoming of July Park, the gripping second installment of the July Park trilogy, the story rewinds to the turbulent 1970s - a time of transformation, secrets, and fate. In an alternate timeline, July's father, John Park, stumbles upon a mysterious...

Playful poetic prose centers Integrative Alexander Technique as a kindness practice, beautifully illustrated with flowing watercolors. For beginners, a succinct revelation of the guiding vision of the process; for experienced students and teachers, a...

Discover the Depths of Emotion and Connection in "Dying Dead"Are you feeling trapped by the complexities of love, friendship, or marriage? Do you yearn for a deeper understanding of your emotional landscape? In "Dying Dead," embark on a transformative...

Experience the Joy of Laughter with "I See You Smiling"Step into a world of joy and reflection with "I See You Smiling," an uplifting poetry collection that revels in the transformative power of laughter. This delightful anthology invites readers to...

Discover the Power of Devotion in "ANYONE CAN WEAR A RING"Dive into a world where love knows no bounds with "ANYONE CAN WEAR A RING," a touching poetry collection that explores the depths of commitment and the magic of true devotion. This heartfelt...

Embark on an Emotional Journey with "Poems About U"Dive into the captivating complexity of love with "Poems About U," a powerful collection that intricately explores the passionate yet tumultuous relationship between two souls deeply connected, yet...

Staying young through life is one goal worth aiming for, but so few of us even think about giving it their best shot. Would it not be great to be one of the first to achieve such a glorious outcome? To avoid the pathetic geriatric state by remaining...

The digital age reshapes the approaches to sustainable construction and heritage conservation. As urbanization increases and environmental concerns rise, the construction industry faces pressures to reduce its ecological footprint while preserving...

Sustainability attracts the attention of spatial design disciplines and other academics. The spatial design and structural activities of sustainability have three main sections, which are ecological, economic, and socio-cultural sustainability. These...

Discover a unique coloring book that offers more than just relaxation and creativity. In addition to the joy of coloring, this book also serves as a source of information. Each flower mentioned is not only depicted as a coloring page but also includes a...

Das Buch bietet filmsoziologische (Neu-)Vermessungen aktueller Konfigurationen des Dokumentarischen unter digitalen Bedingungen. Den empirischen Ausgangspunkt bilden die Ausdifferenzierungen und Veränderungen dokumentarischer Praktiken, die sich in ganz...

In a land where tradition binds the living and the dead whisper through the trees, a priestess stands between two worlds: chosen by gods, shaped by pain, and tested by love. When betrayal ignites a personal war and threatens to unravel her family and...

The Warrior's Song is a powerful and poetic retelling of a forgotten moment in ancient history - when the armies of Judah marched into battle not with weapons, but with worship.Based on the biblical account in 2 Chronicles 20, this novella follows...

Carol J. Szot started painting at age fourteen after years of watching her dad paint. She has had no professional schooling and is self-taught. Now, after more than forty-five years, she has developed a technique resulting from intense observation to...

Discover Tranquility Through Art with Gatherings in InkImmerse yourself in a world where the grace of the natural world meets imaginative design. Gatherings in Ink is the second installment in Coral Johnson's celebrated coloring book series, following...

Haftungsausschluss: Bitte beachten Sie, dass dieses Buch Kraftausdrücke enthält. Es dient der Unterhaltung und ist möglicherweise nicht für alle Leser*innen geeignet!Den Büroalltag zu meistern, gleicht oft einem Minenfeld aus unausgesprochenem Frust,...

Post-war cinema saw a rapid rise in the production of B-movies - low-budget genre films dealing with such subjects as horror, science fiction, juvenile delinquency and beatniks, bad girls and women in prison, bikers, gangsters, jungle terror, mondo, drug...

This book "How to Draw Multicultural Supercharacters" will successfully teach you how to add diversity to your drawings. You will learn to draw multicultural characters such as African Americans, Native Americans, Asian Americans, and much more. There...

In 1945, Swiss sculptor Alberto Giacometti (1901-1966) brought back to Paris six matchboxes filled with the work of his war years: minute figurines that crumbled upon a single touch. Around this time, Irish playwright Samuel Beckett (1906-1989) began...

The Wild Australia Show was a troupe of 27 Aboriginal performers recruited from northern Queensland in the 1890s for a world tour that would culminate at the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago in 1893. Those grand plans were ultimately dashed, and...

Get onboard the tour bus and travel down memory lane to the formative years of the music business on a journey with amazed audiences, destroyed hotel rooms, lovestruck groupies and scandalised towns. And getting stuck in a lift with Steve McQueen. Get...

One hero will risk it all to save the world . . . and the woman he loves. In late World War I France, disillusioned American soldier and musician Sgt. David Pierce fights the German enemy and tours the French countryside with the famed Harlem...

Blackbeard, Jose Gaspar, Jean Lafitte—the names conjure up a romantic, swashbuckling figure with a black patch over one eye, a cutlass in his teeth, and a brace of pistols tucked into his waistband. Actors such as Errol Flynn did much to create...

Are you struggling to teach or learn piano scales quickly?The Last-Minute Scale Book is a creative and accessible method designed to help students and teachers master scales more quickly and confidently - especially under time pressure.Instead of...

In 2026, Penny O'Rourke, a former Manic Vibes Liverpool presenter, is abruptly sacked as part of Manic Radio's corporate purge under new CEO Ralph Bernard. Now unemployed, broke, and stuck in Belfast with her husband Weston and their four-month-old son...

Costumers at Work: The Collaborative Creativity, Emotional Labour, and Technical Skill of Costume Creation explores the various forms of work carried out in the costume workshop by the myriads of skilled professionals who transform ideas and sketches...

"A Career in Music: 10 Steps to Success" by Bob D'Eith is a comprehensive guide to assist aspiring recording artists to navigate the complexities of the music industry. This third edition of the book offers current, practical advice on building a...

There was a time when "American popular entertainment" referred only to radio and motion pictures. With the coming of talking pictures, Hollywood cashed in on the success of big-time network radio by bringing several of the public's favorite broadcast...

Myths and Facts! is snack-size Greek mythology that's come crashing into our world. Snarky goddesses, hungover sea monsters, and the occasional commercial break await within. This publication is brought to you by Dipity Press #3 in the community chapbook...

Drive Fast Don't Stop is an automotive photo archive organized by theme. The second edition of Book 12 focuses on Seoul, South Korea (May 2022).

Dive into the vibrant world of the Kankuamo people with this updated edition of Corpus Christi in Atánquez: The Sun Festival of the Kankuamo People. This visually stunning and richly detailed book captures the cultural essence of the Corpus Christi...

The fifth issue dubbed WHISKER FACTORY consists of cat poetry, rad street photography from around the world, many meowerful surprise music features and book recs. You'll see the work of several awesome poets including Julia Yong, Jonathan Moskaluk,...