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Betts Graham: Infographic Guide to Music

Скачать книгу (размер 809 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 160) Аннотация: Over 80 stunning, ingenious and absorbing music infographics! Infographic Guide to Music presents unique, witty and surprising facts about every music genre, from pop, rock, indie, house, dance, electronic, rap, country and classical. Mixing musical stats with facts on all your favourite leading legends, it features infamous and often ludicrous tales of the music business. More than just a book…

Eliot Joana: Infographic Guide to Literature

Скачать книгу (размер 809 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 160) Аннотация: 100 stunning, ingenious and absorbing infographics all about literature, featuring your favourite books and authors! Infographic Guide to Literature presents unique, witty and surprising facts about literature, from Shakespeare and Austen to Nabakov and Orwell, to George R. R. Martin and E. L. James. Fascinating stats and all the facts on your favourite writers, poets and playwrights, it features…

Bofkin Lee: Concrete Canvas: How Street Art is Changing the Way Our Cities Look

Скачать книгу (размер 1 544 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 304) Аннотация: What happens when you look at graffiti and street art as unlimited art forms instead of urban phenomena? Concrete Canvas does just that; investigating the media the artists work with, the canvases they work on, the themes that arise through their work, and the way their art redefines the spaces in which it is set. Concrete Canvas is filled with stunning photos of works from new and exciting…

Bronte Charlotte: The Classic Works of the Bronte Sisters: Jane Eyre, Wuthering Heights and Agnes Grey

Скачать книгу (размер 3 818 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 750) Аннотация: This collection brings together three pieces of work that, incredibly, were all published within a single year. That Jane Eyre (Charlotte), Wuthering Heights (Emily) and Agnes Grey (Anne), works of such lasting quality, were produced in such a short space of time is incredible enough: that it was all the output of three sisters living straitened lives in a lonely Yorkshire village was…

Dickens Charles: The Works of Charles Dickens: Volume 1

Скачать книгу (размер 4 155 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 816) Аннотация: Few writers have better captured the times they were writing in as well as Charles Dickens. Dickens' ability to observe and record human character and environment have placed him at the top table of English fiction writers alongside Shakespeare and Austen, and his titles are still as popular today as they were upon first publication. Charles Dickens was a sensation in his own time, his stories as…

Dickens Charles: The Works of Charles Dickens: Volume 2

Скачать книгу (размер 3 992 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 784) Аннотация: Charles Dickens' ability to observe and record human character and environment have placed him at the top table of English fiction writers alongside Shakespeare and Austen, and his titles are still as popular today as they were upon first publication. Dickens was a sensation in his own time, his stories as popular upon publication as they are now, where he sits at the summit of English…

Lawrence D. H.: The Classic Works of D: H. Lawrence

Скачать книгу (размер 4 400 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 864) Аннотация: D.H. Lawrence is one of the greatest English novelists of the 20th century. He gained literary fame for his novels and poems which took a vigorous, new attitude towards personal relationships. The passion, intensity and honesty of Lawrence's best work will ensure his popularity and critical reputation long after the scandal surrounding Lady Chatterley's Lover has been forgotten. Sons and Lovers,…

London Jack: The Classic Works of Jack London

Скачать книгу (размер 3 910 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 768) Аннотация: From White Fang to The Iron Heel, The Call of the Wild to The People of the Abyss, London's novels are intense and atmospheric, and deserve their standing and reputation as some of the most exciting adventure stories ever put to paper. Jack London was highly qualified to be one of the 20th century's greatest writers of adventure stories, for he was one of its greatest adventurers. He was, to name…

Henderson Paul: GQ Drinks

Скачать книгу (размер 1 136 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 224) Аннотация: The anticipated follow-up to GQ Eats, this ultimate drinks book features creations from bar legends such as Salvatore Calabrese as well as innovative mixes from new talent from the UK's best bars. As well as over 120 recipes for classic and cutting-edge cocktails, you will also find inside tips such as which are the best brands to use for the perfect G+T. A special section on hardware covers the…

Kipling Rudyard: The Classic Works of Rudyard Kipling

Скачать книгу (размер 4 400 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 864) Аннотация: This must-have collection includes Kipling's well loved stories including The Jungle Book, the Just So Stories, Stalky & Co. and of course Kim. Explore the wild world of Baloo the bear, discover the political conflict of The Great Game and lose yourself in Kipling's immersive prose in this essential part of any reader's bookshelf. Suitable for children and adults alike, the power of Kipling shows…

Hardy Thomas: The Classic Works of Thomas Hardy

Скачать книгу (размер 3 747 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 736) Аннотация: Dealing with themes of determinism and inescapable fate, Thomas Hardy's novels are also reknowned for depicting the intimate relationship between character and the environment. Unflinchingly honest in portraying characters and their fortunes, Hardy depicts life with all its harsh realities. Tess of the D'Urbervilles received negative reviews when first published in 1891. Originally criticised as…

Twain Mark: The Classic Works of Mark Twain

Скачать книгу (размер 4 400 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 864) Аннотация: Delighting children and adults around the world, the classic stories of Mark Twain are a must-read set. Featuring The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, The Prince and the Pauper and more this timeless collection will remind readers of the power of Twain's vivid imagination. Part of Bounty's new Classic Fiction series, this title is an essential for anyone with a real…

Robert Louis Stevenson: The Classic Works of Robert Louis Stevenson

Скачать книгу (размер 3 257 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 640) Аннотация: From the adventures of Jim Hawkins in Treasure Island to The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, Stevenson's legacy of novels and adventure stories is considerable and filled with colourful characters and rich settings, making for exciting and compelling reads for adults and young readers alike. Robert Louis Stevenson began writing articles whilst studying law at Edinburgh University and his…

Krizanovich Karen: Infographic Guide to the Movies

Скачать книгу (размер 809 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 160) Аннотация: Infographics Guide to the Movies presents unique, witty and surprising facts about every film genre, from blockbuster, rom-com, horror, crime, science-fiction and action, to Noir, zombie, nouvelle vague, slasher, erotica, world cinema and much, much more. Mixing cinematic fact with legend, it features infamous and often ludicrous tales of Hollywood, Bollywood, European cinema, underground and…

Conran Terence: Essential Children's Rooms

Скачать книгу (размер 565 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 112) Аннотация: In Essential Children's Rooms, Terence Conran presents a wide range of options for designing and decorating rooms and spaces in the modern home for babies and toddlers to school age children and teenagers. From planning and design to furniture, fittings, decor and details, practical information and inspiring visual examples demonstrate that however big your space, children's rooms can be stylish…

Conran Terence: Essential Kitchens

Скачать книгу (размер 565 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 112) Аннотация: Whether you are starting from scratch or simply updating an existing layout, Terence Conran provides the inspiration and information you need to make the kitchen the heart of the home. From planning and layout to fixtures, fittings, decor and details, practical information and inspiring visual examples demonstrate that kitchens can be both stylish and functional.

Conran Terence: Essential Storage

Скачать книгу (размер 565 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 112) Аннотация: Whether you prefer cosy clutter or a clean minimalist look, Terence Conran provides practical information and creative inspiration to help you organize every area of your home. From planning and assessment to an area by area breakdown of particular storage requirements, inspiring visual examples demonstrate that good storage and organization can improve efficiency in the home as well as your…

Conran Terence: How to Live in Small Spaces

Скачать книгу (размер 1 136 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 224) Аннотация: This inspirational yet practical book proves that small spaces can be both inclusive and flexible, which is perfectly in tune with the relaxed and informal way we want to live now. Part One, Making the Most of Small Spaces, discusses how design and spatial planning are the key to maximizing space as every square metre counts. Decoration and Furnishing discusses how to adopt various strategies to…

Roberts David: Rock Chronicles: The Essential Guide to the Greatest 250 Rock Acts of All Time

Скачать книгу (размер 2 931 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 576) Аннотация: This is a unique visual encyclopedia of rock and a must-have reference guide for any serious music fan. Documenting the development and impact of 250 of the world's most influential rock acts over the past fifty years and detailing the development of their sounds and line-ups, innovative colour-coded infographics outline each band's chart success and provide full details of every band member…

Reed Paula: Fifty Fashion Looks that Changed the 1950s

Скачать книгу (размер 565 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 112) Аннотация: This beautiful reference work showcases 50 iconic outfits from one of fashion's most influential and exciting decades. From the bombshell glamour of Marilyn Monroe in 'How to Marry a Millionaire' to the immergence of teenage style, via the sculptural forms of Christian Dior's New Look and Balenciaga's double A-Line, it celebrates all of the important looks that revolutionised modern fashion. With…