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Скачать книгу (размер 973 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 192) Аннотация: Sophia Loren is seen as one of the first cinematic sex symbols, her charisma and voluptuous figure attracted many admirers. Yet her life away from the cameras may surprise some — she was married to Carlo Ponti, film producer, throughout her career and until his recent death. She also struggled to become a mother and considered her two children her greatest accomplishment. Loren came from…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 544 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 304) Аннотация: Following in the bestselling steps of Robson Strangest series, London is now given the Strangest treatment.Packed with amazing things you didn't know about the capital, such as the fact that it's still forbidden to run, carry an umbrella or whistle in Burlington Arcade. There's a tiny, working jail cell that looks like a fat lamppost, situated at the southeast corner of Trafalgar Square, that…

Скачать книгу (размер 728 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 144) Аннотация: This bestselling botanical illustration title new in paperback. Devised by experienced teacher and award-winning artist Rosie Martin, this course is based on the botanical illustration course taught at the highly acclaimed Eden Project in Cornwall.

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Скачать книгу (размер 973 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 192) Аннотация: Elizabeth Taylor was one of the first great actresses to embrace the Hollywood lifestyle. Accomplished in her field and revered for her beauty, Liz's career firmly placed her in the limelight from an early age. Films such as National Velvet, Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf and Cat on a Hot Tin Roof paved the way for her to become the first actress to be paid $1 million for her infamous appearance…

Скачать книгу (размер 973 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 192) Аннотация: An invaluable resource for designers and crafters looking for designs and motifs that have their heart in the Celtic tradition but are new, fresh and original – also available on the CD inserted in the book. New twists on Celtic knotwork, tessellation and spiralwork are mixed with stunning figure work to create great designs, suitable for those working in wood, glass, textiles, embroidery and…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 748 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 344) Аннотация: This is a large format, meticulously researched, lavishly illustrated and fully international history of mankind's seaborne voyages from the Phoenicians and Chinese to modern navies and round-the-world sailing yachts. Royal prestige, intellectual curiosity, commerce and territorial expansion all propelled mankind to make perilous voyages across unpredictable oceans to find out what lay beyond the…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 054 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 208) Аннотация: Presents an illustrated celebration of Grace Kelly, one of Hollywood`s brightest stars. This work includes a biography and over 160 pictures and contact sheets. It also features family pictures, national archives, private collections, press agencies, and newspapers.

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Скачать книгу (размер 565 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 112) Аннотация: What is Faery? Quite simply, our own individual connection to nature, to the world about us and the world within us. History and folklore has shown in a very real sense the perceptible few that have trod the faery path and conveyed their experiences through their magical art. The Art of Faery is a celebration of spellbinding talent, showcasing some of the best fairy artists working in the US,…

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Скачать книгу (размер 1 054 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 208) Аннотация: A beloved icon who put the 'haute' in 'couture' and found success as an actress, a mother and a humanitarian, Audrey Hepburn was an expert in the art of being a woman. The waifish star and muse of Givenchy was quite the sage as well, turning out insightful quotes on topics of concern to women the world over: careers, love lives, motherhood, relationships and ageing gracefully, among others.…