Living In Cuba captures the island's brilliant mix of uniquely preserved architectural and interior styles, from early colonial to baroque to art nouveau and art deco, and brings to life its exotic atmosphere, people and history.

Living in Cuba

Arts & Photography

Black, Alexandra

McBride, Simon

Photography & Video

Thomas Dunne Books

Ski Style captures the dream of living minutes from pristine ski fields in chalets, cabins, lodges and retreats set against the inspirational backdrop of the world's singular alpine resorts, from St. Moritz, Gstaad and Klosters to Cortina and Aspen.

Ski Style: Alpine Interiors, Architecture & Living Style

Architecture

The simple beauty of Japanese architecture and design has inspired many of the world's top architects and designers, such as Bruno Taut, Frank Lloyd Wright, and Terence Conran, to name just a few. The grace and elegance of the Japanese sensibility is reflected in both modern and traditional Japanese homes, from their fluid floor plans to their use of natural materials. In The Japanese House, renowned Japanese photographer Noboru Murata has captured this Eastern spirit with hundreds of vivid color photographs of 15 Japanese homes. As we step behind the lens with Murata, we're witness to the unique Japanese aesthetic, to the simple proportions modeled after the square of the tatami mat; to refined, rustic decor; to earthy materials like wood, paper, straw, ceramics, and textiles. This is a glorious house-tour readers can return to again and again, for ideas, inspiration, or simply admiration.

The Japanese House: Architecture and Interiors

Tuttle Pub

The Tuscan house, whether a simple homestead or expansive villa, has become one of the most sought-after living environments. Its design is virtually unchanged since the Middle Ages, when landowners in the golden hills of Tuscany built country retreats with gardens, porticoes, and loggias. The landowners often drew upon the natural resources of the region—and it is these materials that give the Tuscan house its unique character. Tuscan Elements brings to life the colors, textures, and aesthetics of the Tuscan house—the magnificent stone and marble work; the hardwoods like chestnut, oak, and elm; earthy terra-cotta and brick; and the all-important water feature, used in ponds, fountains, and pools. This unique, visual sourcebook deconstructs the typical Tuscan home and examines its basic components in dazzling detail, from the tiled roof and floor, thick stone exterior walls, and vine-covered loggia to the exposed wooden beams, luminous frescoes, and the sunny courtyard garden with an ancient well or exquisite swimming pool. Filled with extraordinary photos by world-famous interiors photographer Simon McBride, Tuscan Elements emphasizes living life well with a home that nurtures and comforts, accentuates the importance of family and friends, and entertains with good food and drink. For anyone interested in infusing their present home and garden with a little bit of Tuscany, here is a delightful source of never-ending inspiration.

Tuscan Elements

Watson/Guptill

Be a caterpillar by day and a butterfly by night, counseled the legendary designer Coco Chanel. Nothing could be more comfortable than a caterpillar, and nothing could be more made for love than a butterfly. This high priestess of style understood what the well-dressed woman has always known: There's something special that goes on after dark. While daywear must be practical, versatile, and appropriate, the evening is open for interpretation, offering designers the rare opportunity to indulge their imagination and sense of festiveness and frivolity. A tribute to fashion's highest art, Evening Dress chronicles glamorous attire from ancient times up to the latest season, featuring photographs and sketches of hundreds of exquisite gowns. A celebration of this most elegant form of the sartorial arts, this lavish edition will engage, amuse, and inspire.

Evening Dress

Graphic Design

Rizzoli

From flappers newly liberated by jazz, swinging beaded hems and Chanel’s well-bred sophisticated “little black dress” to today’s red-carpet splendors, women have transformed themselves for parties. This beautifully illustrated retrospective captures the effervescence of the party dress.Every major designer has catered to the well-heeled woman’s desire and ability to wear the most flattering frock at the most public occasions, whether for summer afternoon parties, cocktails, or formal balls. Even Coco Chanel, renowned for her comfortable daywear, saw festive party fashion as something quite separate, not to be constrained by matters of practicality. In pages peppered with whimsical quotes and interesting historical facts about the pleasures of dressing up, Alexandra Black traces the rise of the party dress complete with the best examples of gowns by top designers–such as Carolina Hererra, Giorgio Armani, Lanvin, Balenciaga, and Zac Posen–photographed by world-renowned photographers such as Cecil Beaton, Dean Loomis, and Mario Testino. Also included is a trove of historical designs that will inspire fashionistas and budding designers alike.

The Party Dress

Understand the sometimes-confusing business world with How Business Works, a user-friendly guide to understanding business jargon and corporate structure. Whether you're looking to get ahead at work, want to start your own business, or just want to understand the business world better, How Business Works is a comprehensive guide that makes even difficult business concepts easy to understand. 
Learn everything you need to know without getting bogged down by boring textbooks. How Business Works offers helpful diagrams, infographics, and bite-size, step-by-step information, all in jargon-free text that's a pleasure to read. From basic business principles, like how the Board of Directors is structured, to more complicated financial concepts, like how to calculate depreciation, How Business Works is a great first-stop for business students and middle managers who want to understand business without the MBA.

How Business Works: The Facts Visually Explained (How Things Work)

Business & Money

Biography & History

Cómo funciona una empresa (How Business Works): Guía gráfica para el éxito empresarial (DK How Stuff Works) (Spanish Edition)

Paleo Dessert Recipes 45 Amazing, Healthy & Tasty Recipes In One Cookbook If you have always wanted to try out the Paleo diet, there is no better time than the present moment to do that. This book includes 45 of the most delicious and yet not-fattening Paleo desserts, helping you lose all that extra weight. You will find that the recipes included in this book are easy to make and they do not take too long before they are ready. Plus, the ingredients are 100% healthy, which makes the whole experience even more interesting to try out. Here is a preview of what you will discover:  Ten amazing recipes of ice cream – containing only healthy ingredients, ice cream is no longer off limit while you are following the Paleo diet Five yummy Paleo, gluten-free cake recipes – even if you are following the Paleo diet, this doesn’t mean that you can’t have cake Ten easy-to-make cookie recipes – you can stick to the Paleo diet and enjoy mouth-watering cookies, such as the ones with chocolate chips Ten incredible fruit dessert recipes – these are easy to make and yet filled with healthy nutrients; you can eat dessert without feeling guilty anymore Ten savory dessert smoothie recipes – all you need is a blender and the most delicious recipes come to life  Prepare yourself for one of the best resources that was ever written on the subject and do not hesitate to read it until the very last paragraph, discovering all of the 45 Paleo dessert recipes presented in there Download your E book "Paleo Dessert Recipes: 45 Amazing, Healthy & Tasty Recipes In One Cookbook" by scrolling up and clicking "Buy Now with 1-Click" button! Tags: Diet Desserts, paleo diet, Delicious Paleo Dessert, Simple Paleo Recipe, weight lose, weight lose desserts, Recipes for the Paleo Diet, Simple Paleo Recipe Series.

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Cookbooks, Food & Wine

Special Diet

CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

Dusk till Dawn - A History of the Evening Dress /anglais

History

Scriptum

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