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Considered a foremost western expert on oriental rugs and textiles, A. Cecil Edwards' comprehensive guide, which has been out of print for over fifty years and is still very much in demand, is considered the book for anyone seriously interested in Persian carpets. Edwards was a leading figure in the rug business, rising to the top of his profession and becoming managing director of the legendary Oriental Carpet Manufacturers based in Turkey. In this unique book, containing over four-hundred images and an eight page colour plate section, he shares his invaluable knowledge and takes the reader on a diverse and colourful journey through history, showcasing the vast range of carpets woven in Persia from 1850 through to the twentieth century. He explores the rich diversity and elaborateness of colours and designs available, from the traditional to the more modern and explores regional variations, styles, and terminologies. Inside these pages you will find detailed information on different symbols and motifs, discussions on knots, weaving and dyeing, and what to look for in terms of quality.Presented in an informative and accessible style, Edwards' love of the product and the industry shine through in his writing, presenting the reader with expert advice and knowledge as well as painting a fascinating cultural and historical landscape. This is a timeless book presented in a beautiful new package, and is a must-have for anyone interested in Persian carpets.

The Persian Carpet

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Written by an art historian who is also a performing harpist, this book provides a wealth of information on the development of harp, its technique &amp; its repertoire.The first part is devoted to a lucid exposition of the history of the instrument, documented by 0 illustrations of carvings, illuminated manuscripts, paintings &amp; musical instruments.There is also information on technical points, special effects, etc.There are musical examples throughout the book.Chapters:*The inheritance of the Middle East*Representations of the harp during the Middle Ages in *Western Europe*The harp in art from the Romanesque to the Baroque*Further notes on the harp without pedals*The European pedal harp*The harp in America*The modern pedal harp*Composers, compositions, &amp; recordings*Selected harp music for schools, plays &amp; programs

The Harp: Its History, Technique and Repertoire.

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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1849 edition. Excerpt: ...vol. i. London, 1843. Grant, Outlines of Comparative Anatomy. London, 1843. T. Ryiner Jones, A general Outline of the Animal Kingdom. London, 1841. Dujardin, Histoire Naturelie des Zoophytes, Infusories. Paris, 1843; Report on the Progress of Zoology, 1842, published by the Ray Society. Oken, Phiaio-Philosophy, Ray Society, 1847. Mantell, Thoughts on Animalcules. London, 1846. Carpenter, Cyclopaedia of Natural Science. London, 1847. (Edwin Lankester.) RUMINANTIA. (See Supplement.) SALIVA (la Salivc, Fr.; der Speichel, Germ.; la ScUiva, Ital. )--The saliva is a fluid secreted by a series of glands placed about the max.llary region. These glands, viz. the parotids, submaxillaries, and sublinguals, pour their secretions into the cavity of the mouth on either side. In consequence of this arrangement, it has always been a matter of difficulty to obtain saliva in a perfectly pure state, the secretion of the mouth interfering, by admixture, with the exhibition of the natural qualities of the saliva, and more especially with its microscopic characters. It occasionally happens that the fluid can be obtained more directly from the gland in cases of salivary fistula affecting the parotid duct, but it is to be doubted whether we ought to look for the secretion in its normal state in such instances. No attempts have, as yet, been made to determine whether or not saliva, as obtained from the different glands, is identical in character; but so far as general observation guides us, there appears no variation in its constitution as secreted from these different sources. Quantity.--The quantity of saliva secreted during the day has never been very accurately ascertained. It has been said that about twelve ounces are produced during the twenty-four hours,...

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A collection of Wilde's classic tales from his two collections, "The Happy Prince" and "The House of Pomegranates" includes stories filled with princes, mermaids, giants, and kings.

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Spanning thousands of years of the growth of towns, this is a comprehensive collection of papers by experts who gathered at the Institute of Archeology in London. A basic sourcebook on the development of urban and non-urban settlements throughout history.

Man, Settlement and Urbanism: Proceedings of a Meeting of the Research Seminar in Archaeology and Related Subjects Held at the Institute of Archaeology, London University

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