Arts, Architecture & Design Books

The nineteenth-century study of hysteria at the Salpêtrière hospital was a medical project, but also a theatrical one. The hysteric's public appearance was a continual ethical provocation, pointing not only to the vulnerability of her person but to the...

In the past decade, Vancouver dance has received tremendous acclaim nationally and internationally, as witnessed by the success of choreographer Crystal Pite and a rejuvenated Ballet BC. But this is only part of a vibrant and diverse story of...

And Then Came Dance provides new insight into the evolution of Russian literary scholar, art historian, and ballet critic Akim Volynsky's life-altering fascination with female ballet dancers, and the dance writings that resulted from his fascination.

The sketches in this Fairy tale fantasy coloring book for adult sare very detailed, giving you the perfect palette to create your own faity tale masterpieces. Fantasy coloring lovers will enjoy the great variety of beautiful sketches in this fantasy...

What set this book apart from many of other coloring books is that authentic vintage images have been used.RELAX AND RELIVE YOUR STRESS WHILE COLORING BEAUTIFUL ROOSTERS AND HENS FOR FARM LOVING FUN.Big size 8.5" x 11"Coloring is great for...

A solid, hard-hitting, and uncompromising journalistic look at the fashion industry.The time when "fashion" was defined by French designers whose clothes could be afforded only by elite has ended. Now designers take their cues from mainstream consumers...

Why is gender inseparable from pop songs? What can gender representations in musical performances mean? Why are there strong links between gender, sexuality and popular music? The sound of the voice, the mix, the arrangement, the lyrics and images all...

Ubiquitous Musics offers a multidisciplinary approach to the pervasive presence of music in everyday life. The essays address a variety of situations in which music is present alongside other activities and does not demand focused attention from...

For many years ergonomists and human engineering specialists have made significant contributions to the solution of problems faced in the area of human labour and to the introduction of their research results and field...

Holography has matured over the years since it was first invented by Dennis Gabor and further developed by many workers during the last decade. With some applications a commercial reality and many more continually appearing, it...

Part 1. -Univariate Integral Inequalities based on Sobolev representations.- Introduction.- Background. -Main Results. -Applications.- References. Part 2.- Multivariate Integral Inequalities deriving from Sobolev representations.-Introduction...

The Creative Engineering Design Assessment or CEDA is a newly developed tool to assess creativity specific to engineering design which is vital for innovation. The revised CEDA assesses usefulness in addition to originality.  Both originality...

Choosing and Using a Refracting Telescope has been written for the many amateur astronomers who already own, or are intending to purchase, a refracting telescope - perhaps to complement their existing arsenal of larger reflecting telescopes - or for the...

Although astronomical CCD cameras can be very costly, digital cameras - the kind you use on holiday - on the other hand, are relatively inexpensive. Moreover, their technology - especially thermal noise, sensitivity (ISO...

While the history of musical instruments is nearly as old as civilisation itself, the science of acoustics is quite recent. By understanding the physical basis of how instruments are used to make music, one hopes ultimately to...

This is a book about a great, albeit undiscovered, American artist, Hodé Frankl (née Adelaide Frankel, 1923-1989). She was the beloved wife of fellow artist Joseph Deley (1924-2007) and the much-missed mother of Jacqueline Deley-the author of this book...

""An Inquiry Into The Principles Of Beauty In Grecian Architecture: With A Historical View Of The Rise And Progress Of The Art In Greece"" is a book written by George Hamilton Gordon, the 4th Earl of Aberdeen, and published in 1860. The book is a...

""An Inquiry Into The Origin And Early History Of Engraving, Upon Copper And In Wood"" is a two-volume book written by William Young Ottley in 1816. The book explores the history and evolution of engraving techniques on copper and wood, tracing the...

""An Inquiry Into The History And Influence Of The Lichfield Waters"" is a book written by J. Rawson and published in 1840. The book explores the history and impact of the waters found in Lichfield, a city in England known for its mineral springs. Rawson...

""An Illustrated Itinerary of the County of Cornwall"" is a book written by Cyrus Redding and published in 1842. The book is a comprehensive guide to the county of Cornwall, located in the southwest of England. It provides a detailed account of the...

""A Historical Guide to the City of Dublin"" is a book written by George Newenham Wright and published in 1825. The book provides a comprehensive guide to the city of Dublin, Ireland, and its rich history. It covers the city's origins, its growth and...

A Historical Essay On Architecture is a comprehensive book written by Thomas Hope in 1835. The book is a detailed account of the history of architecture, tracing its evolution from ancient times to the present day. Hope's work is a valuable resource for...

""A Historical Account of the Battle of Waterloo"" is a book written by W. B. Craan in 1817. The book provides a detailed and comprehensive account of the famous battle fought on June 18, 1815, between the French army led by Napoleon Bonaparte and the...

A Historic Guide To Cambridge is a comprehensive guidebook written by the Society of Daughters of the Revolution in 1907. The book provides a detailed account of the historical landmarks and sites in Cambridge, Massachusetts, including Harvard...

""A Historic and Picturesque Guide from Clifton, through the Counties of Monmouth, Glamorgan, and Brecknock"" is a travel guide written by George William Manby, first published in 1802. The book is a comprehensive guide to the historic and picturesque...

""An Illustration Of The Roman Antiquities Discovered At Bath"" is a book written by Richard Warner in 1797. The book is a detailed exploration of the Roman ruins found in the city of Bath, England. It contains a comprehensive description of the various...

""An Explanation Of The Map Of The City And Liberties Of Philadelphia"" is a historical guidebook written by John Reed in 1870. The book is a detailed explanation of the map of Philadelphia and its surrounding areas, including the city's boundaries,...

""An Illustrated Essay On The Noctuidae Of North America: With A Colony Of Butterflies"" is a book written by Augustus Radcliffe Grote and published in 1882. The book is a comprehensive guide to the Noctuidae family of moths found in North America, which...

An Examination Of The Non-Dramatic Poems In Robert Brownings First And Second Periods, To Which Is Added A Bibliography is a book written by Thomas Marc Parrott in 1893. The book focuses on the non-dramatic poems of Robert Browning during his first and...

An Illustrated Monograph on Kola (1894) is a book written by Julius Otto Schlotterbeck that provides a comprehensive overview of the Kola plant. The book is richly illustrated with drawings and photographs of the plant, its seeds, and its various uses...

""A Historical Inquiry Into The True Principles Of Beauty In Art, Part 1: More Especially With Reference To Architecture"" is a book written by James Fergusson in 1849. The book provides an in-depth exploration of the principles of beauty in art, with a...

""A Historical and Descriptive Guide to Warwick Castle, Beauchamp Chapel, Kenilworth Castle, Guy's Cliff, Stoneleigh Abbey, Charlecote Hall, Stratford, Coombe Abbey"" is a book written by Henry T. Cooke in 1851. The book provides a detailed description...

""A Historical And Architectural Description Of The Priory Church Of Bridlington, In The East Riding Of The County Of York"" is a book written by Marmaduke Prickett in 1831. The book provides a detailed account of the history and architecture of the...

""A Historical Account of Bilston: From Alfred the Great to 1831, Particularly of the Ancient Chapel, the Dissolution Thereof, and its Re-Establishment"" is a book written by Joseph Price in 1835. The book provides a detailed historical account of the...

An Exposition Of The Psalm Miserere Mei Deus is a book written by Girolamo Savonarola in 1889. The book is a detailed analysis of the Psalm Miserere Mei Deus, which is also known as Psalm 51. The Psalm is a prayer of repentance and is often used during...

""An Exploration Of Dartmoor And Its Antiquities: With Some Account Of Its Borders"" is a book written by John Lloyd Warden Page in 1892. The book is a comprehensive guide to the Dartmoor region in England, covering its history, geography, and notable...

""An Essay On The Character And Influence Of The Stage"" is a book written by John Styles and published in 1815. The book explores the role of theater in society and its impact on individuals. Styles delves into the history of theater and discusses the...

""An Essay on Burns"" is a literary work by Thomas Carlyle, published in 1910. This book is a tribute to the Scottish poet Robert Burns, who is considered one of the greatest poets of all time. Carlyle's essay is a critical analysis of Burns' life and...

""An Epitome of Hydrotherapy: For Physicians, Architects and Nurses"" is a book written by Simon Baruch and originally published in 1920. The book provides a comprehensive overview of hydrotherapy, a therapeutic approach that uses water for healing...

An Entirely Original Comic Opera, In Two Acts, Entitled The Mountebanks is a book written by William Schwenck Gilbert in 1892. The book is a humorous and entertaining opera that follows the story of a group of traveling performers who call themselves the...

An Essay On The Military Architecture Of The Middle Ages is a book written by Eug�����ne Emmanuel Viollet-Le-Duc and published in 1860. The book provides a comprehensive study of the military architecture of the Middle Ages, with a focus on the design...

""An Episode In The Life Of Guido Reni"" is a historical novel written by Gertrude Grey and published in 1874. The book follows the life of the famous Italian painter, Guido Reni, during the 17th century. The story is set in Rome, where Reni lived and...

""An English Chronicle Of The Reigns Of Richard II, Henry IV, Henry V, And Henry VI, Written Before The Year 1471"" is a historical book authored by John Silvester Davies and published in 1856. The book is a detailed account of the reigns of four English...

An Elementary Treatise On Descriptive Geometry: With A Theory Of Shadows And Of Perspective is a book written by Gaspard Monge and originally published in 1851. The book is a comprehensive guide to the principles and techniques of descriptive geometry, a...

""An Elementary Treatise On The Construction Of Roofs Of Wood And Iron: Deduced Chiefly From The Works Of Robison, Tredgold, And Humber"" is a book written by Edward Wyndham Tarn in 1883. The book is a comprehensive guide to building roofs using wood and...

""An Elementary Treatise On Musical Intervals And Temperament"" is a book written by Robert Holford Macdowall Bosanquet and originally published in 1876. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the theory of musical intervals and the various...