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D'Angelo Marcello: Space — Cube Book

Скачать книгу (размер 2 564 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 504) Аннотация: In this volume you will discover that the universe is still filled with questions and mysteries, continues to expand, is composed of infinite systems. It's a universe of unknown limits and you'll join the search for those exoplanets light-years away from the Earth, which modern probes are beginning to explore.

Rapelli Andrea: Motorcycles The Legendary Models

Скачать книгу (размер 871 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 172) Аннотация: This book aims to trace the fundamental stages of the evolution of the motorcycle, from the first rudimentary experiments on two wheels, up to the hypertrophic motorcycle of today. And always with a choice of models that have succeeded in marking an era: from the first rattling Harley-Davidson of the 20th century to the jewels of Japanese technology, the Honda and Kawasaki from the 1970s and…

Golob Fulvio: Golf Around the World: The Great Game and its Most Spectacular Courses

Скачать книгу (размер 1 544 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 304) Аннотация: From their humble origins on the wind-battered Scottish links, today golf courses are found throughout the world. Starting in the countries where golf is a religion — the United Kingdom, Ireland and the United States — authors Fulvio Golob and Giulia Muttoni take us on a tour of the best golf courses around the world: from St. Andrews to Augusta National, from Ballybunion to Royal Melbourne, from…

Zeffirelli Franco: Legendary Movies

Скачать книгу (размер 3 135 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 616) Аннотация: From Charlie Chaplin's movie to today's blockbusters, this superb volume chronicles our favorite films through hundreds of vibrant images and an insightful text with an introduction by legendary director Franco Zeffirelli. Organized by era, Legendary Movies delves into such genres as romance, comedy, action, sci-fi, cult movies, and musicals. The author explores such elements as the thriving…

Szymezak Pascal: Harley Davidson Cube Book

Скачать книгу (размер 1 870 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 368) Аннотация: Since their inception in 1903, Harley Davidson motorcycles have asserted and established themselves as powerful and reliable motorcycles, quickly becoming an outright myth for fans and lovers of biking. American par excellence, over the years they have been able to resist first the British, then the Japanese rivals, renewing their image and proposing new models, which today confidently face the…

Primi Michele: Tragedies and Mysteries of Rock and Roll

Скачать книгу (размер 1 381 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 272) Аннотация: Is there a curse on rock 'n' roll? The death of one of the purest musical talents in recent years, Amy Winehouse, has reopened this and many other questions. The 27 Club really does exist — but that's just the beginning. If there's a house band in the afterlife for young adults whose promise was tragically cut short, it's a pretty fair bet that the artists in this volume are there: Robert…

Grow Kory: Heavy Metal: From Hard Rock to Extreme Metal

Скачать книгу (размер 1 381 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 272) Аннотация: Here's one for the headbangers! With its loud, aggressive rhythms; slashing guitar solos, and often-disturbing themes, metal is mesmerizing: it cuts to the bone and takes rock right to the edge. Heavy Metal takes readers on an in-depth musical journey through this testosterone-fueled style, including its origins, development, and subgenres, such as thrash, doom, death, and gothic metal. With…

Dohmann Lars: Porsche Insight

Скачать книгу (размер 973 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 192) Аннотация: This volume is a unique contemporary work that portrays the development of individual Porsche models by means of the technical illustrations produced by Technical Art for the Stuttgart sports car manufacturer. In these elaborate illustrations, the progressive technology and pioneering innovation for which Porsche automobiles are renowned are literally transparent – an extraordinary visual…

Brackett Nathan: Legendary Rock Songs

Скачать книгу (размер 1 462 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 288) Аннотация: This celebration of 80 rockin' masterpieces will strike a chord with fans and evoke fond memories of music gone by. With critical texts, rare photos, and album-cover reproductions, it presents the epic acts that left their mark on history, from Chuck Berry to the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Elvis Presley to Coldplay. Encompassing such important subgenres as soul, punk, techno, and hiphop, this volume…

Szymezak Pascal: Harley Davidson

Скачать книгу (размер 1 381 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 272) Аннотация: Ever since the original appearance of their first single-cylinder engine, followed by their twin cylinders, the Harley-Davidson has distinguished itself by imposing its models, owing to their trustworthiness and endurance, and then because of how many competitions they won. The new Harley-Davidsons have become motorcycles offering modern performances, but which have succeeded in conserving the…

Heath Elizabeth: Wonders of America Cubebook

Скачать книгу (размер 2 564 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 504) Аннотация: This all-American CubeBook is a patriotic pictorial paean to the homeland and a colorful souvenir for visitors! The nation's vastness and variety shine forth in magnificent photos that go from sea to shining sea, capturing majestic landscapes, cities and small towns, mountains and forests, coastlines and deserts, and fruited plains. In these pages we see the America that has inspired centuries of…

Moro Marco: Sustainable Living: Masterpieces of Ecological Architecture

Скачать книгу (размер 1 462 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 288) Аннотация: How does one achieve the aim of realizing an «ecological» dwelling? With technological exaggeration, or with a nostalgic return to the vernacular? By means of a reaction to the modern, or with the intention of giving new meanings to this term? This book deals with these questions.

Folli Anna: Lingerie

Скачать книгу (размер 1 299 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 256) Аннотация: Since its origins when Eve first donned an undergarment, lingerie has functioned as the ultimate tease in ladies' attire, a sartorial statement of style, elegance, provocation — even malice. This incisive and colorful volume presents the history of lingerie in vintage prints and advertisements as well as babe-alicious photos of the most beautiful models and actresses from Marilyn Monroe to…

Atripaldi Gabriele: Wonders of Italy

Скачать книгу (размер 2 564 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 504) Аннотация: Take an armchair journey through the Bel Paese (Beautiful Country) with the delightfully original Wonders of Italy. From the country's wide urban and architectural landscapes to her splendid rural vistas, from its most evocative coastal spots to its rich cultural heritage, Italy's many faces are captured in breathtaking images. It's a trip through volcanoes, majestic Alpine mountains, blue waters…

Libero Chiara: The Treasures of Florence and Tuscany

Скачать книгу (размер 973 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 192) Аннотация: Tuscany is the Italian region par excellence; the region most celebrated by artists and poets; the source of the Italian language. This volume leads the reader on journeys, through hills and landscapes, from Versilia to Chianti, from Florence to Siena, following in the steps of great artists and recapturing important historical events.

Bulgari Fabrizio: Forests (Cube Books)

Скачать книгу (размер 3 747 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 736) Аннотация: A wide-ranging exploration through images of the role of forests as a source of wonder, respect, and meaning.

Blaney John: John Lennon: In His Life

Скачать книгу (размер 1 381 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 272) Аннотация: Thirty years ago, John Lennon's life was tragically cut short, ending one of the most influential and brilliant musical careers of the 20th century. This photo-biography, with a preface by his wife, Yoko Ono Lennon, takes a look back at the enigmatic legend, and a life marked by restless exploration-into art and music, consciousness and spirituality, politics and protest, love and peace.…

Burton Jane: Puppies: Wet Noses and Fuzzy Bellies

Скачать книгу (размер 1 217 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 240) Аннотация: The diminutive size, vulnerability, and light-hearted playfulness of puppies evoke the same sort of loving and protective response as we have for human children. This lavish, volume zooms in on the behavior, poses, and facial expressions of our cuddliest canine friends. Juvenile dog lovers of every age will love its expert studio portraiture, featuring adorable cuties from dozens of breeds…

Assante Ernesto: Masters of Rock Guitar

Скачать книгу (размер 1 778 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 350) Аннотация: Try to imagine a world with no guitars. Neither blues, nor flamenco or rock would exist. The guitar is a major component of jazz, folk, and blues, and in it's electric embodiment, the foundation of rock 'n' roll. Here, most of all, we want to celebrate the electric guitar legend, the sound that gave voice to youth all over the world, the key that opened the doors of sensation, creativity, and of…

Scipioni Angela: Cats, Cats and More Cats!

Скачать книгу (размер 1 299 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 256) Аннотация: This photographic tribute to our feline friends provides a uniquely intimate appreciation of cats by depicting them au naturel, going about their day in domestic comfort or exploring the wild, blinking and snoozing in the sun, batting at toys, curled up in an armchair, play-fighting with siblings, dangling from ledges, perching and pouncing, and purring with pleasure. Artfully shot by an…