Name: Saints Illustrated | Dominic Connolly
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Religions Book | Dorling Kindersley

Along with the teaching highlights of pre-eminent figures such as Mahatma Gandhi, Saint Paul, and Al-Ghazali, this title includes a handy reference section that features a glossary of religious terms and a roadmap to all the branches of the faiths and the points of doctrine or tradition on which they differ.This is an innovative and accessible guide to the world's religions. The Religions Book clearly explains the key concepts behind the earliest religious beliefs right up to the world's newest faiths, getting to the heart of what it means to believe. Principles of the five main world religions - Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam - as well as ancient and primal belief systems are explored in this informative tome. All the big ideas are simply explained with jargon-free descriptions, step-by-step diagrams, and witty illustrations that encapsulate every aspect of religious thinking. It examines major historical developments and ideas with a universal timeline, providin…

119.-

Awesomely Austen Illustrated And Retold Jane Austens Mansfield Park | Ayisha Malik

A fresh, funny and accessible retelling of Jane Austen's classic story, with witty black and white illustrations throughout.Fanny Price is one of nine children, and her family are very poor. So when a distant relative offers to take her in - giving her the opportunity to grow up wealthy and comfortable - her parents jump at the chance. But money doesn't always bring happiness, and Fanny struggles to settle into her new home, where the family are very cold towards her. Her only friend amongst them is Edmund, who tries his best to help her be happy. As she grows up, Fanny realises that Edmund is the most important person in her life. But will he ever see her as more than the timid little girl who arrived at his home so many years before? Ayisha Malik is a British Muslim, lifelong Londoner and lover of books. She has read and reread Austen's books throughout her whole life and is perfectly placed to bring Mansfield Park to a new audience.Eglantine Ceulemans captures all of Austen's satire…

49.-

The Forbidden City - The Palace at the Heart of Chinese Culture (Impossible Collection) | Ian Johnson

For more than six centuries, the Forbidden City has awed all those who have travelled from near and far to explore its 900 golden-roofed buildings, set amid moats, gardens, and plazas, where thousands of people lived and worked in service of the world's largest and most sophisticated pre-modern empire. Marco Polo called it “the greatest Palace that ever was;” Simon Leys praised its architectural genius; and Franz Kafka viewed it as an impressive yet alarming symbol of power.In this compelling addition to Assouline's Ultimate Collection, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Ian Johnson guides readers through the magnificent and storied palace built by China's Yongle Emperor to serve as the seat of the Ming dynasty. Weaving in history and events of the past six centuries and featuring more than 100 photographs, artworks, and historical artifacts, this luxury tome conjures life in this imperial sphere-a small city unto itself, in which soldiers, eunuchs, concubines, and merchants resided alongsi…

3,999.-

The Walt Disney Film Archives The Animated Movies 1921 to 1968 XXL (Signed) | Taschen

Could it be Magic?A Collector's Edition of Walt Disney's animation masterworksThis TASCHEN Collector’s Edition presents the first volume of one of the most expansive illustrated publications on Disney animation. In it, some 1,500 images as well as top essays by eminent Disney experts take us to the beating heart of the studio's "Golden Age of Animation," tracing Disney's complete animation journey from the silent film era, through his first full-length feature Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937) and the pioneering artistic experiment Fantasia (1940), right up to his last masterpieces Winnie the Pooh and the Honey Tree (1966) and The Jungle Book (1967).The book brings focus to each of the major animated features made during Walt's lifetime, including Pinocchio, Fantasia, Dumbo, Bambi, Cinderella, Peter Pan, Lady and the Tramp, and One Hundred and One Dalmatians, without forgetting the experimental short films of the Silly Symphonies series, underappreciated episodic musical films suc…

2,499.-

Gold - The Impossible Collection | Berenice Geoffroy-Schneiter

"A moment of time is an ounce of gold, but a moment of time cannot be purchased for an ounce of gold." - Chinese proverbGold - pure, indestructible, dazzling: Since the dawn of time, this precious metal has generated countless fantasies and beliefs. Whether it leads powerful rulers to the afterlife, casts a delicate glow on the Buddhist pagodas of Southeast Asia, illuminates the halos of saints, adds brilliance to the crowns of kings and popes, gleams on haute couture runways or glitters on a rapper's grill, gold is an eternal symbol of wealth and glory, the prized element's highly malleable nature lending itself to infinite metamorphoses.What accounts for such a lasting and universal fascination? Thanks to its irresistible luminosity and remarkable resilience, gold is the ideal medium to symbolize both visible and invisible forces. Artists from Gustav Klimt to Andy Warhol and Yves Klein have exalted its metaphysical and fantastic nature. Ancient Egyptians regarded gold as "the flesh o…

4,650.-

Expo 2020 Dubai: The Definitive Edition | Assouline

The Definitive Edition focuses on the enduring influence of Expo 2020 Dubai, not only as a magnificent fair, but also within the context of the legendary history of Expo. This is the first Expo to be held in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia region and every effort has been taken to achieve greatness. Star photography, artworks and special features abound in this title. The grand scale of this book matches the immensity and importance of Expo 2020 Dubai.Starting 1 October 2021 and ending 31 March 2022, Expo 2020 Dubai has brought together more than 200 participants and many millions of people from around the world to come together with a shared purpose towards building a cleaner, safer, healthier future. The first World Expo in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia region, and the largest event ever held in the Arab world, for 182 days, Expo 2020 Dubai has been a hive of activity, from performances and parades, immersive experiences, insightful talks, food, art, music, sport and …

4,400.-

Flight | R.G. Grant

A stunning visual celebration of the world's aircraft and the pioneers who made a dream become reality.Introducing Flight - a historical and visual exploration of awe-inspiring aviation over a period of one hundred years, from the earliest aeroplane prototypes to today's supersonic jets, this all-encompassing book about aeroplanes takes you on an action-packed flight to explore some of the greatest commercial and military aircraft ever made.So fasten your seatbelt and prepare for takeoff as DK takes you on a journey to explore:-Spectacular photographs and evocative archive images from the Smithsonian collection capture the most memorable events in the history of flight-300 profiles showcase iconic aircrafts, providing key facts-Offers a clear and compelling account of aviation history in short, self-contained episodesExplore stunning photographic galleries of planes, helicopters, and airships, each accompanied by its vital statistics. From the Wright brothers' first powered flight to C…

179.-

The Art Of War | Sun Tzu

The Art of War is the earliest-known and most famous treatise on military science. Written by military general Sun Tzu in Ancient China, it provides tactical advice on war strategy and how to adjust your approach in ever-evolving situations.Despite being written over two thousand years ago, its shrewd and penetrating theories are used today as a source of insight into many areas of life, including leadership and corporate strategy.This elegant, compact gift-edition features gold-gilded page edges, ivory paper, golden foil stamping on the cover and beautiful illustrations within, making it the perfect gift for all readers interested in ancient Chinese wisdom.

59.-

Ancient Rome | DK

Immerse yourself in the history of ancient Rome - from its origins as a small settlement on the Palatine Hill to its peak as an empire reigning over 90 million people, and its tumultuous decline.Covering more than 1,000 years of history, and an empire that stretched from Scotland to Syria, Ancient Rome reveals in vivid detail all of the key political, cultural, and military events that shaped the Roman Empire and explores what it was like to live in a society that laid the foundations for many aspects of the modern world.Sumptuous photography and engaging text cover every facet of life in ancient Rome, from art, entertainment, and fashion to engineering, medicine, and war, while detailed maps trace the rise of the mighty Roman Empire.Step back in time as you explore the pages of this history book to discover:- Themed spreads explore developments in areas such as sculpture, religion, warfare, and engineering.- Includes tales of the most dramatic events and battles in Roman history, as w…

179.-

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