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Heskett John: Design

Скачать книгу (размер 850 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 168) Аннотация: John Heskett wants to transform the way we think about design by showing how integral it is to our daily lives, from the spoon we use to eat our breakfast cereal, and the car we drive to work in, to the medical equipment used to save lives. Design combines 'need' and 'desire' in the form of a practical object that can also reflect the user's identity and aspirations through its form and…

A Dictionary of English Folklore

Скачать книгу (размер 2 197 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 432) Аннотация: Are there any legends about cats? Is Cinderella an English story? What is a Mumming Play? The subject of folklore covers an extremely wide field, with connections to virtually every aspect of life. It ranges from the bizarre to the seemingly mundane. Similarly, folklore is as much a feature of the modern technological age as the ancient world, of every part of the country, both urban and rural,…

Geraldine A. Johnson: Renaissance Art

Скачать книгу (размер 891 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 176) Аннотация: Botticelli, Holbein, Leonardo, Durer, Michelangelo: the names are familiar, as are the works, such as the Last Supper fresco, or the monumental marble statue of David. But who were these artists, why did they produce such memorable images, and how would their original beholders have viewed these objects? Was the Renaissance only about great masters and masterpieces, or were mistresses also…

A Dictionary of English Surnames: 3 Edition

Скачать книгу (размер 3 013 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 592) Аннотация: Did you know that Batts, may have had stout ancestors? That Dennes could be descended from swineherds? That Herons might come from thin men with long legs? How much do you know about the origin of your own surname? This fascinating dictionary covers the origin and meaning of over 16,000 surnames, giving detailed information on early name-forms and how names have changed over the centuries.…

Jill Bennett: Noisy Poems

Скачать книгу (размер 157 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 32) Аннотация: It's time for lots of noisy fun! Flip flop, flip flap, clickety-clickety clackety clack! Slurp some spaghetti, crash and bang, hear the trees go ping and the mice go clang! This is a perfect first collection of noisy poems for sharing aloud, delightfully illustrated by award-winning artist Nick Sharratt.

Norman David: Dinosaurs

Скачать книгу (размер 973 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 192) Аннотация: The popularity of dinosaurs seems never ending, fuelled by films such as Jurassic Par and documentaries (Walking with Dinosaurs). But how much do these popular programmes really tell us about the recent scientific discoveries and the latest research into the world of the dinosaur? This is the first book explain the latest findings in dinosaur research and the exciting scientific discoveries that…

Robertson Ritchie: Kafka

Скачать книгу (размер 769 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 152) Аннотация: When Gregor Samsa awoke one morning from troubled dreams he found himself transformed in his bed into a monstrous insect... So begins Franz Kafka's most famous story Metamorphosis. Franz Kafka (1883-1924) is among the most intriguing and influential writers of the twentieth century. During his lifetime he worked as a civil servant and published only a handful of short stories, the best known…

Hopkins David: Dada and Surrealism

Скачать книгу (размер 1 054 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 208) Аннотация: The avant-garde movements of Dada and Surrealism continue to have a huge influence on cultural practice, especially in contemporary art, with its obsession with sexuality, fetishism, and shock tactics. In this new treatment of the subject, Hopkins focuses on the many debates surrounding these movements: the Marquis de Sade's Surrealist deification, issues of quality (How good is Dali?), the idea…

Ball Philip: The Elements

Скачать книгу (размер 973 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 192) Аннотация: This Very Short Introduction traces the history and cultural impact of the elements on humankind, and examines why people have long sought to identify the substances around them. Looking beyond the Periodic Table, the author examines our relationship with matter, from the uncomplicated vision of the Greek philosophers, who believed there were four elements — earth, air, fire, and water — to the…

Encores for Choirs 2

Скачать книгу (размер 1 299 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 256) Аннотация: For SATB accompanied and unaccompanied 30 varied pieces ranging in style from the classic and sentimental to the humorous and madcap. With the standards of the repertoire are new pieces and fresh arrangements by some of the finest arrangers. The volume provides an unrivalled kaleidoscope of concert encores.

Pink Thomas: Free Will

Скачать книгу (размер 728 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 144) Аннотация: Every day we seem to make and act upon all kinds of free choices — some of them trivial, and some so consequential that they may change the course of our life, or even the course of history. But are these choices really free? Or are we compelled to act the way we do by factors beyond our control? Is the feeling that we could have made different decisions just an illusion? And if our choices are…

The Stalled Ox and Other Stories

Скачать книгу (размер 636 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 126) Аннотация: This popular series of readers has now been completely revised and updated, using a new syllabus and new word structure lists. Readability has been ensured by means of specially designed computer software. Words that are above level but essential to the story are explained within the text, illustrated, and then reused for maximum reinforcement.

Lines Kathleen: Lavender's Blue: Book of Nursery Rhymes

Скачать книгу (размер 911 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 180) Аннотация: A definitive collection of nursery rhymes, beautifully designed and illustrated by the influential artist Harold Jones. This facsimile has been lovingly produced to recreate the look and feel of the first editions of this much-loved book.

Clive Oxenden: New English File Elementary Student's Book

Скачать книгу (размер 809 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 160) Аннотация: The Elementary coursebook that gets students talking, and that helps teachers and students more than any other. Student's Book — motivating lessons that really involve students — a Grammar Bank with rules and exercises — an illustrated Vocabulary Bank — the English File illustrated pronunciation system — Practical English lessons — a focus on everyday language which ties in with the Study Link…

The Law of State Aid in the European Union

Скачать книгу (размер 2 237 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 440) Аннотация: EC state aid law represents an increasingly important part of EC competition law. The case law at national and European levels is growing rapidly, both in quantity and importance. Significant and increasingly frequent legislative and regulatory measures have been adopted at the European level in this field. There are various reasons for this developing EU focus on public intervention in the…

Shaw Ian: Ancient Egypt

Скачать книгу (размер 1 054 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 208) Аннотация: The ancient Egyptians are an enduring source of fascination — mummies and pyramids, curses and rituals have captured the imagination of generations. We all have a mental picture of ancient Egypt, but is it the right one? How much do we really know about this great civilization? In this absorbing introduction, Ian Shaw describes how our current ideas about Egypt are based not only on the thrilling…

Clive Oxenden: New English File Elementary: Workbook without Answer Key Pack

Скачать книгу (размер 565 Kb , формат fb2) Аннотация: The completely new edition of English File 1, is based on the principles that have made English File so popular. This is the elementary coursebook that gets students talking, and that helps teachers and students more than any other.