Name: Homes - We Make Them, They Make Us | Nisrine El Lababidi
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Homes for our Time - Contemporary Houses Around the World Vol. 2 (XL) | Philip Jodidio

"...a compelling survey of the best in contemporary living, on a global scale."- The Globe and MailWhen a House Is a HomeThe second edition of TASCHEN's dazzling selection of contemporary houses around the worldClimate, environment, history, and technology are transforming architecture worldwide. The second volume in the Homes for Our Time series documents this housing revolution. What role do homes play in our endangered world? How can they innovate?In Sri Lanka, Palinda Kannangara created the Frame Holiday Structure on a budget of $ 40,000. Built from steel scaffolding, exposed brick, and wood floors, the house can be easily disassembled and moved, adapting to the reality of the nearby floodplain. Luciano Lerner Basso's Fortunata House in Brazil accommodates the surrounding nature: it was built around a tree of an endangered species and sits upon stilts so as not to disturb the forest floor. Miller Hull's Loom House near Seattle has been called "the world's most environmentally ambit…

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Homes for our Time - Contemporary Houses Around the World (XL) | Philip Jodidio

"...a compelling survey of the best in contemporary living, on a global scale." - The Globe and MailThere's No Place Like HomeStep into the world's most beautiful private abodesAcross small cottages and lavish villas, beach houses and forest refuges, discover the world's finest crop of new homes. This cutting-edge global digest features such talents as Shigeru Ban, MVRDV, and Marcio Kogan alongside up-and-coming names like Aires Mateus, Xu Fu-Min, Vo Trong Nghia, Desai Chia, and Shunri Nishizawa.Here, there are homes in Australia and New Zealand, from China and Vietnam, in the United States and Mexico, and on to less expected places like Ecuador and Costa Rica. The result is a sweeping survey of the contemporary house and a revelation that homes across the globe may have more in common than expected.Among guava trees and abandoned forts in Western India is a sanctuary designed for and by Kamal Malik of Malik Architecture. The House of Three Streams is a sprawling spectacle with high ce…

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When Suzanne Cooks | Suzanne Husseini

Divided into five sections depicting breakfast , mezze, lunch , dinner and desert dishes, when Suzanne cooks presents recipes for traditional Arabic foods like falafel , Shawarma and stuffed vine leaves all with a modern twist. An entire chapter of the book is dedicated to mezze, delectable appetizers like meatballs with sour cherry sauce, flaky cheese and spinach filled pastries, and grilled aubergines with pomegranate dressing. The recipes in the 'Lunch' and 'Dinner' chapters also include side dishes that match perfectly with the mains. The luscious 'Dessert' section has an inviting selection of Arabian modern treats and interesting creations. About Suzanne A contributor to many publications like BBC Good Food and Caterer , Suzanne Husseini has been featured on various local television programmes. She hosted one of the most popular Arabic cooking shows on a local TV network based in Dubai, which was a great platform to highlight Arabic cuisine in her unique style. She frequently cond…

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Dare To Dream: How Mohammed Bin Rashid Made His Dreams Come True | Raed Barqawi

From Raed Barqawi, one of the most respected journalists in the region, comes this fascinating new book about HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Titled 'Dare to Dream: How Mohammed Bin Rashid Made His Dreams Come True', the book explores how, under the visionary leadership of His Highness, the country has become a leading global hub for talent and a place where the Arab youth can find the resources and opportunities to fulfil their dreams.Raed is the long serving Executive Editor-in-Chief of Al Khaleej, the respected Arabic broadsheet that was one of the earliest daily newspapers to have been published in the UAE. He is one of the most distinguished voices in journalism today and has been a trusted commentator on regional affairs over the past many decades. His book talks about the wisdom and foresight of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and traces the awe-inspiring development of the UAE. The leadership and forward-looking initiatives of His Highness have helped inspire…

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Use Your Illusion I & II Super Deluxe Boxset (12 LP + 1 Blu-Ray) (Limited Edition) | Guns N Roses

Super Deluxe 12 LP box on 180-gram vinyl with 97 total tracks (63 previously unreleased) includes the UYI I & II remastered for the first-time, plus the complete LIVE IN NEW YORK & LIVE IN LAS VEGAS concerts never-before released.Blu-ray disc features the full LIVE IN NEW YORK concert in HD with Atmos, 5.1 & stereo audio. 100-page hardcover book with unreleased photos and images. Bonus items include replica Conspiracy Inc fan club kit, 10 double-design lithos, 4 backstage passes, and much more.Tracklist:LP: Use Your Illusion I (2022 Remaster)Right Next Door To HellDust N' BonesLive And Let DieDon't Cry (Original)Perfect CrimeYou Ain't The FirstBad ObsessionBack Off BitchDouble Talkin' JiveNovember RainThe GardenGarden Of EdenDon't Damn MeBad ApplesDead HorseComaLP: Use Your Illusion II (2022 Remaster)Civil War14 YearsYesterdaysKnocking' On Heaven's DoorGet In The RingShotgun BluesBreakdownPretty Tied Up (The Perils Of Rock N' Roll Decadence)Locomotive (Complicity)So FineEstrangedYou Co…

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My First Colors Let's Learn Them All | Dorling Kindersley Children

This busy board book encourages hands-on fun for your toddler as they learn about the many different colours.Introducing My First Colours, an adorable board book for babies and toddlers, featuring lots of new words, as well as counting and finding shapes and patterns. This engaging colour book is packed with bright pictures and fun-filled activities to get your little ones thinking and talking, and your child will love learning about the different colours along the way.Point to the red fruits. How many orange animals can you see? What's pink and goes oink, oink? From the primary colours red, blue, and yellow, and the secondary colours green, orange, and purple, to pink, brown, black, white, silver, gold, and multicoloured, babies and toddlers aged 0-3 will love learning all the different colours in this engaging photographic board book.This tabbed baby board book offers:- Word labels with easy-to-read text alongside vibrant photos of objects that are primary colours, secondary colours,…

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We Cook Filipino! | Jacqueline Chio-Lauri

Kumain ka na? (Have you eaten yet?) is the greeting used by Filipinos whenever they meet.A beautiful compendium of food and people, the 51 delicious recipes in this book are not just "from the heart"--they are also "good for the heart"--specifically included for their health benefits. The result is a cookbook presenting food as something central to Filipino culture and emotional well-being as well as being nutritious and amazingly tasty!Along with insightful stories and 51 different recipes, readers will learn many tips and techniques to balance flavor and heart-health in your dishes, such as:How to use Filipino cooking methods to achieve bold flavors without adding extra sodium or sugars to your dietPreparing ingredients to retain the maximum amount of heart-healthy nutrientsManaging your sodium intake while still using salt to heighten flavorUsing heart-healthy tricks--like how to increase nutrient density and reduce the caloric value of a cup of white riceQuick methods brewing flavo…

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Interiors | Phaidon

The ultimate global celebration of residential design and decoratingWith 400 rooms organized by designer from A-Z, this much-lauded book goes beyond decorators, designers, and architects to highlight exquisite interiors designed by fashion designers, artists, style icons, and film stars, each of whom has made a unique contribution to the world of interior design. Ranging from the beginning of the twentieth century to the present day, the book features everything from chateaux, town houses, and penthouses to desert ranches, beach houses, and tiny apartments in more than 25 countries. Featuring the 'greats' of interior design, such as Elsie de Wolfe, Billy Baldwin, and Colefax & Fowler, alongside contemporary stars such as Anouska Hempel, Kelly Hoppen, and Karim Rashid, Interiors is an elegant and beautiful object in its own right, now available with an exquisite and eye-popping pink velvet cover. This is the essential inspirational source book for design aficionados, anyone who is inte…

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Sand to Silicon Going Global | Jeffrey Sampler

This book describes the strategy and policies that have made Dubai an economic success story in the Middle East. The authors who have travelled and worked extensively throughout the region provide a compelling account of Dubai s unique model of economic development. A revealing and insightful analysis of what organizations can learn from the way Dubai has transformed itself in such a short time. In just over three generations and within the past half century, the small Emirate of Dubai which unlike many states in the region has not had the benefit of huge oil resources has raised its profile globally through a range of bold developments and clever ideas. These include its free zones for business that have made it a regional centre for many firms, its biennial air show, the Dubai World Cup horse race, its development as a tourist centre that is home to some of the most stunning hotels in the world, the building of the various Palms and The World island developments, the construction of …

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What they didn't teach you in design school What you actually need to know to make a success in the industry | Phil Cleaver

A guide for designers, covering everything they need to know about building a successful career after graduating.Learn how to make your design skills pay with this enlightening, engrossing, no-nonsense guide to visual creativity in the real world. Passing on the lessons of a lifetime in graphic design practice and education, Phil Cleaver shows you how to create the best portfolio, impress at interview, develop strong client relationships, and produce great work in the studio. Enriched with quotes and advice from some of the best and brightest in the industry, this book is where you will find out what they didn't teach you in design school."There is a sea of books aimed at students produced every year. Most are overly complex and illustrated with unnecessary eye candy. Few are logical, legible, sensible, affordable and (above all) helpful for a young designer taking their first steps into the design jungle following the comfort of university. But Phil Cleaver's book has all that and mor…

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