Dieter Glogowski spent eight years intensively photographing the people of Ladakh and Lingshed—remote mountain regions steeped in Tibetan Buddhist culture—to compile material for this wonderful volume. These stunning portraits in black and white capture the region’s essential nature and spiritual power. Along with texts by Western philosophers, more than 80 Buddhist quotations enhance the expressive power of this unusual book. Produced in collaboration with photo designer Albrecht Haag.

Buddhist Views

Religion & Spirituality

Glogowski, Dieter

Haag, Albrecht

Buddhism

C J Bucher Verlag Gmbh

Many movies are synonymous with the locations where they were filmed. On Location is a lighthearted, round-the-world tour of famous movies so you, too, can go “on location.” Exact addresses, review-style essays and city maps take you there, whether on a Harry Potter tour of London, a Breakfast at Tiffany’s trip to New York, or a jaunt to the Rome nightclub where Matt Damon and Jude Law partied in The Talented Mr. Ripley. This richly illustrated volume with a foreword by director Wim Wenders presents 18 cities and their world-famous films: from Los Angeles to Paris, Beijing, Sydney, Prague, Berlin and much more. A peek behind the scenes of numerous famous locations.

On Location: Cities of the World in Film

Humor & Entertainment

Claudia Hellmann

Claudine Weber-Hof

Movies

Get ready to see the glittering city on the Seine in an entirely new light: the author of this volume points the way to Paris’ hidden treasures—bee-hives on the roof of the Garnier opera house, enigmatic cemeteries, a vineyard in the heart of Montmartre, the Jewish quarter Marais and the film locations from the hit movie The Fabulous Destiny of Amélie Poulain. Hotel recommendations, a selection of charming cafés and bistros, walking tours and other travel tips make this city guide a valuable travel compendium.

Paris: Discovering the City of Light

Travel

Lesbros, Dominique

Ulrich, Kurt

Europe

Wild and remote, Patagonia is a region that captures the natural drama of South America like no other—from the Atlantic coast to the Pacific, from the vast wind-swept stretches of the pampa grasslands to the archipelago of Tierra del Fuego and the treacherous tip of Caper Horn. “El Sur” fascinated explorers like Magellan and FitzRoy—captain of the HMS Beagle on which Darwin sailed—as well as buccaneers like Drake. The jagged granite cliffs of the FitzRoy Massif, the mighty glaciers, the still mountain lakes of the Andes and the impenetrable rainforests cast a dream-like spell on all who venture here.

Patagonia

Stadler, Hubert

Alhoff, Michael

Travel Writing

Rub shoulders with the "big five". 
--Spectacular wildlife and nature photography by an award-winning photographer. --Sensitively written essays on the animals, people and environment of the Kalahari. --The ultimate gift book for all who love Africa. 
Africa fans, brace yourselves. Kalahari: Wild Africa shows this mysterious continent from its most spectacular side. The author and the award-winning photographer spent months in vast stretches of Africa to capture spectacular shots of animals and natural environments, places such as the Okavango Delta, Victoria Falls and the famous savannahs. Included are stirring tales of the fight for survival under extreme conditions.

Kalahari: Wild Africa

Arts & Photography

Burri, Judith

Photography & Video

Milestones in art - an entertaining visual journey. 
-A fresh and unconventional look at the history of art. -An invitation to rediscover art while training your eye. -Highly instructive as well as entertaining, lavishly illustrated. 
From medieval depictions of saints to Cubism, from lithography to action painting: Time and again, individual artists have taken that first, ingenious step, pointing art in new directions. Giotto, van Eyck, Dürer, Titian, Monet, Kandinsky, Pollock, Baselitz and many others developed new motifs, new techniques and new viewpoints, and in the course of evolving their innovative oeuvres, also changed the way we view the world. Entertainingly written and autifully illustrated, this book provides an unusual look at art history.

The First Time: Innovations in Art

Heine, Florian

History & Criticism

An entertaining peek behind the scenes of numerous famous films. --40 countries entertainingly introduced as film location destinations. --400 movies complete with detailed location info. --Brimming with original photos, film stills and maps. Following the success of On Location: Cities of the World in Film, the authors present a second volume: Famous Landscapes in Film. This beautifully illustrated book is a round-the-world tour of famous movies so you, too, can go "on location." Filmmaking anecdotes, location details, and helpful maps take you on a Lord of the Rings journey in New Zealand, and Easy Rider road trip in the American Southwest, and a tour of the safari landscapes in Out of Africa. Discover 40 countries and some 400 films from the deserts of Morocco to the reefs of the Caribbean.

On Location 2: Famous Landscapes in Film

Hellmann, Claudia

Weber-hof, Claudine

Get to know the people of Germany from an entirely new perspective. -These unusual photographs provide a window in onto everyday life in Germany,a side of the country visitors do not usually get to see. -Internationally renowned photographers examine their home country in striking, playful images. -Informative captions tell the lively stories behind each photograph. Germany's role on the world stage is changing - as are perceptions of its people. Thirty-eight photographers from the Bilderberg photo agency invite you to explore their homeland from an unusually fresh perspective. Photos and short texts in English and German offer a behind-the-scenes look at a side of everyday life in Germany - from the peak of the Zugspitze in the south to the island of Sylt in the far north - that you may not necessarily ever see as a visitor. The photographers traveled the country in search of motifs ranging from work-aday experiences in villages and factories to events such as soccer games, neighborhood lingerie parties and rockabilly concerts. From panoramic views to portraits, every photo tells its own story.

Germany Now / Augenblick Deutschland: 38 Fotografen Und Ein Unbekanntes Land / 38 Photographers and an Unknown Land (English and German Edition)

Reference

Foreign Language Study & Reference

Treat your senses to the seductive side of the Eternal  City.  -The ultimate guide for art lovers and connoisseurs of the good life. -For all who thrill to the idea of discovering a less well-known side of Rome. -Numerous insider tips from an expatriate who has made Rome his home.  Seasoned travelers know that Italy's capital city has more to offer than  St. Peter's and the Vatican City. This guide provides a fresh view of a  metropolis that is, of course, famed for its art and culture, but at the  same time offers itself as a destination for an inspiring, restorative  vacation. The well-beaten tourist track is left by the wayside in favor of  quarters both classic and trendy in and around the city, places that brim with atmosphere and  life. With selected addresses for shopping, hotels, bars and restaurants,  as well as practical travel information.

Rome: Discovering the Ancient Metropolis

Milovanovic, Mirko

Migge, Thomas

The inscrutable "Land of the Rising Sun" - Japan beyond the clichés. 
-A spell-binding destination for travelers with a taste for exotic cultures. -Eye-opening reporting and photographs from everyday life in Japan. -Astounding variety: Japan in all of its many facets. 
Television correspondent Gert Anhalt takes you with him on a journey through a land where deep-rooted tradition and modern technology combine to form a complex picture of daily life. Zen cloisters and robots, ancient feudal rites and high-speed bullet trains - the seeming contrasts in the "Land of the Rising Sun" fill 30 reports that dig deep into the typical experiences of the Japanese. With great sensitivity, the author tells us what moves the people of this island nation, how they celebrate and live. With insightful and practical tips for travelers.

Japan: Reports from an Enigmatic Land

Anhalt, Gerd

Asia

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