Art & Architecture of Ancient Greece

The Architecture of Aftermath

The September 11 terrorist attacks targeted; in Osama bin Ladenâs words; âAmericaâs icons of military and economic power.â In The Architecture of Aftermath; Terry Smith argues that it was no accident that these targets were buildings: architecture has long served as a symbol of proud; defiant powerâand never more so than in the late twentieth century. But after S...

Midnight in Sicily - On Art, Feed, History, Travel and La Cosa Nostra

A New York Times Book Review Notable Book of the Year A New York Public Library Best Book of the Year From the author of M and A Death in Brazil comes Midnight in Sicily. South of mainland Italy lies the island of Sicily, home to an ancient culture thatwith its stark landscapes, glorious coastlines, and extraordinary treasure troves of art and archeologyhas seduced travelers...

Mythos - A Retelling of the Myths of Ancient Greece

Penguin presents the unabridged audio CD edition of Mythos written and read by Stephen Fry. THE TIMES AUDIOBOOK OF THE WEEK Perfect for the 21st Century. Ebullient, funny, Fry retells the Greek myths with elegance The Times A cracking good story The Times Literary Supplement A wondrous new immersion in ancient stories we only thought we knew. Page to page, Mythos is brilliant, funny...

A Spotter's Guide to Amazing Architecture

The next in our Spotters Guide series reveals 120 of the worlds great human constructions and where to find them, from cloud-piercing skyscrapers and ancient sites to classic buildings and contemporary designs. Packed with facts, maps and photos, its a fun and fascinating introduction to the sublime, the strange and everything in between. When we travel its often to see a building the...

The Art of Magic - The Gathering - Ixalan

Magnificent hardcover art books featuring the incredible images and lore of Magic: The Gathering ®! Danger and adventure await in these pages, lavishly illustrated with the award-winning art of Magic: The Gathering ®! Just imagine whats waiting around the bend. Adventure. Discovery. Riches for the taking. This is why I sail. -Captain Lannery Storm Deep in the heart of Ixalans verd...

How to Win an Argument - An Ancient Guide to the Art of Persuasion

All of us are faced countless times with the challenge of persuading others, whether were trying to win a trivial argument with a friend or convince our coworkers about an important decision. Instead of relying on untrained instinctand often floundering or failing as a resultwed win more arguments if we learned the timeless art of verbal persuasion, rhetoric. How to Win an Argument gathers...

Cartes Postales from Greece - The runaway Sunday Times bestseller

THE NUMBER ONE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER Cartes Postales from Greece is an extraordinary new book from Victoria Hislop, the Sunday Times Number One bestselling author of The Island, The Return, The Thread, and The Sunrise. A beautifully depicted love affair with Greece, and a spellbinding tale of love and loss. It is fiction with a distinctive photographic framework magical and unique. Hislop...

Dangerous Days in Ancient Egypt - Pyramids, Plagues, Gods and Grave-Robbers

Think that Ancient Egypt is just a load of old obelisks?Dont bet your afterlife on it. Ancient Egypt should be deader than most of our yesterdays. After all it was at its height 5,000 years ago. Yet we still marvel at its mummies and ponder over its pyramids. Its easy to forget these people once lived and laughed, loved and breathed though not for very long. These were dangerous days for ...

Under the Edge - The Architecture of Peter Stutchbury

Peter Stutchburys award-winning architecture continues to stimulate a new and increasing awareness of the potential for designing with the Australian landscape and its environment. His architecture has attracted international acclaim through his success in the 2008 International Living Steel Competition for extreme climate housing in Cherepovets, Russia, and his Wall House in Japan for renow...

Women in Ancient Greece and Rome

Of all living, thinking beings, we women are the most unlucky. So says Medea in Euripides play. But was it true for all women in ancient Greece and Rome? And what were the attitudes of men towards them? Michael Masseys thorough and provocative account is an ideal resource book for students following courses in classical studies and classical civilisation. It draws on a wide range of contem...

Palm Springs Art Print

This photographic Art Print documents Californian Palm Springs suburbia and celebrates its wistful setting and mid-century modern architecture. The Palm Springs Art Print is perfect for design conscious minds and looks great styled in the living room or hallway. Featuring a white border to provide the perfect backdrop for the photograph, itâs perfect pair is the Santa Monica Art Print. We n...

A Global History of Architecture

The gold-standard exploration of architectures global evolution A Global History of Architecture provides a comprehensive tour through the ages, spinning the globe to present the landmark architectural movements that characterized each time period. Spanning from 3,500 b.c.e. to the present, this unique guide is written by an architectural all-star team who emphasize connections, contrasts and in...

Palm Springs Art Print X-Large

This photographic Art Print documents Californian Palm Springs suburbia and celebrates its wistful setting and mid-century modern architecture. The Palm Springs Art Print is perfect for design conscious minds and looks great styled in the living room or hallway. Featuring a white border to provide the perfect backdrop for the photograph, itâs perfect pair is the Santa Monica Art Print. We n...

Palm Springs Art Print Large

This photographic Art Print documents Californian Palm Springs suburbia and celebrates its wistful setting and mid-century modern architecture. The Palm Springs Art Print is perfect for design conscious minds and looks great styled in the living room or hallway. Featuring a white border to provide the perfect backdrop for the photograph, itâs perfect pair is the Santa Monica Art Print. We n...

Spanish Villa Art Print X-Large

Modern architecture comes alive in this photographic art print captured at La Muralla Roja, Spain. The Spanish Villa Art Print is an extraordinary photograph that captures the colour, energy and creativity of Spain. A truly stand alone print, this artwork will demand attention in your home. Hang in a white frame in your favourite room in the house. Itâs perfect pair is the Pink Skyline Art Pr...

Palm Springs Art Print Medium

This photographic Art Print documents Californian Palm Springs suburbia and celebrates its wistful setting and mid-century modern architecture. The Palm Springs Art Print is perfect for design conscious minds and looks great styled in the living room or hallway. Featuring a white border to provide the perfect backdrop for the photograph, itâs perfect pair is the Santa Monica Art Print. We n...

LEGO (R) Architecture The Visual Guide

Iconic buildings are re-imagined in LEGO ® bricks in this stunning guide to the LEGO Architecture series. These amazing LEGO Architecture sets showcase incredible buildings from around the world. From the Empire State Building and the Guggenheim, to Farnsworth House, LEGO ® Architecture: The Visual Guide reveals amazing exploded images of the LEGO Architecture models, showing every LEGO brick i...

Ancient Egypt

Engaging and entertaining reference guide about Ancient Egypt perfect for younger readers. From the Great Pyramid of Giza to Tutankhamuns tomb this spectacular non-fiction guide explores one historys most remarkable civilisations. Perfect for homework help Eyewitness Ancient Egypt lets your child discover what life was like for Egyptians and how Pharaohs lived. Eyewitness Ancient Egypt als...

Lonely Planet Greece

Lonely Planet: The worlds leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet Greece is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Stand in the shadow of the Acropolis, compare sunsets and beaches as you hop from island to island, or sample the freshest flavours and most succulent seafood; all with your trusted travel companio...

Ferment - A Practical Guide to the Ancient Art of Making Cultured Foods

Fermented foods may have an ancient history but they are experiencing something of a renaissance right now. Kefir, kombucha, sauerkraut, yoghurts, pickles, kimchi they are surging in popularity because of their health benefits as well as because they are fun projects for cooks who want to make things from scratch or preserve the bounty. Most commercially produced fermented foods in supermarkets...

The Future of Architecture in 100 Buildings

Part of the TED series: The Future of Architecture in 100 Buildings A pavilion made from paper.An inflatable concert hall. A building that eats smog. A bridge that grows grapes. The Future of Architecture in 100 Buildings captures the soaring confidence, the thoughtful intelligence, the futuristic wonder, and at times the sheer whimsy of the worlds most inspired and future-looking buildings. ...

Art & Architecture Of Ancient Greece