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| Author | : Robert Macfarlane |
| Publisher | : Penguin UK |
| Total Pages | : 262 |
| Release | : 2015-03-05 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 0241967864 |
SHORTLISTED FOR THE SAMUEL JOHNSON PRIZE SHORTLISTED FOR THE WAINWRIGHT PRIZE From the bestselling author of UNDERLAND, THE OLD WAYS and THE LOST WORDS 'Few books give such a sense of enchantment; it is a book to give to many, and to return to repeatedly' Independent 'Enormously pleasurable, deeply moving. A bid to save our rich hoard of landscape language, and a blow struck for the power of a deep creative relationship to place' Financial Times 'A book that ought to be read by policymakers, educators, armchair environmentalists and active conservationists the world over' Guardian 'Gorgeous, thoughtful and lyrical' Independent on Sunday 'Feels as if [it] somehow grew out of the land itself. A delight' Sunday Times Discover Robert Macfarlane's joyous meditation on words, landscape and the relationship between the two. Words are grained into our landscapes, and landscapes are grained into our words. Landmarks is about the power of language to shape our sense of place. It is a field guide to the literature of nature, and a glossary containing thousands of remarkable words used in England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales to describe land, nature and weather. Travelling from Cumbria to the Cairngorms, and exploring the landscapes of Roger Deakin, J. A. Baker, Nan Shepherd and others, Robert Macfarlane shows that language, well used, is a keen way of knowing landscape, and a vital means of coming to love it.
| Author | : Take Bane Lim |
| Publisher | : Didier Millet,Csi |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2015 |
| Genre | : Art |
| ISBN | : 9789834477387 |
Malaysia is a multifaceted country ethnically, culturally, linguistically and religiously and it is this diversity that makes it so fascinating. This harmonious blend extends even to the nation s architecture. Landmarks of Malaysia: 365 Watercolours by Chin Kon Yit will bring together the landmarks of the entire country including the Peninsula, Sabah and Sarawak. From remote Bajau Laut water villages to the Petronas Twin Towers, the breathtaking architecture and natural landscapes of the country s 12 states, and of the federal territories, will be recorded in vibrant watercolour and delicate sketches by acclaimed artist Chin Kon Yit. Accompanying the sketches will be descriptions that provide insights into the locations features. The collection of paintings will be preceded by two introductions. One, on the architectural inheritance captured in the paintings, by architect Lim Take Bane, the other, on Kon Yit s paintings as art, by artist, curator and writer Anurendra Jegadeva. Readers of the book will be taken on a nationwide tour as seen through the eyes of the artist with his sketchbook in hand. Looking at this book, Malaysians and visitors alike will be reminded of the country s rich architectural heritage and of the cultural diversity that is the hallmark of Malaysian society today."
| Author | : Virágos Zsolt |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 372 |
| Release | : 2003 |
| Genre | : American literature |
| ISBN | : |
| Author | : Irving Penn |
| Publisher | : Getty Publications |
| Total Pages | : 272 |
| Release | : 2009 |
| Genre | : Art |
| ISBN | : 9780892369966 |
Presents a catalog of an exhibition of photographs focusing on blue collar workers.
| Author | : James E. Cook |
| Publisher | : Arizona Highways Books |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 1985 |
| Genre | : Photography |
| ISBN | : 9780916179045 |
Accompanied by a reproduction of Arizona Highways, v. 1, no. 1, Apr. 1925 (26 p.: ill.; 30 cm.)
| Author | : Peter F. Drucker |
| Publisher | : Transaction Publishers |
| Total Pages | : 291 |
| Release | : 2011-12-31 |
| Genre | : Business & Economics |
| ISBN | : 1412814138 |
Landmarks of Tomorrow forecasts changes in three major areas of human life and experience. The first part of the book treats the philosophical shift from a Cartesian universe of mechanical cause to a new universe of pattern, purpose, and process. Drucker discusses the power to organize men of knowledge and high skill for joint effort and performance as a key component of this change. The second part of the book sketches four realities that challenge the people of the free world: an educated society, economic development, the decline of government, and the collapse of Eastern culture. The final section of the book is concerned with the spiritual reality of human existence. These are seen as basic elements in late twentieth-century society. In his new introduction, Peter Drucker revisits the main findings of Landmarks of Tomorrow and assesses their validity in relation to today’s concerns. It is a book that will be of interest to sociologists, economists, and political theorists.
| Author | : Roger W. Moss |
| Publisher | : University of Pennsylvania Press |
| Total Pages | : 336 |
| Release | : 2005 |
| Genre | : Architecture |
| ISBN | : |
This opulent volume, by the author and photographer of the acclaimed Historic Houses of Philadelphia, will serve as a guide through the architectural and religious traditions of Philadelphia, complete with maps, telephone numbers, and web sites.
| Author | : Bim Oliver |
| Publisher | : Arcadia Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 176 |
| Release | : 2017 |
| Genre | : Architecture |
| ISBN | : 1467137715 |
From the earliest days of settlement, South Temple was Salt Lake's most prestigious street. In 1857, William Staines built the Devereaux House, Salt Lake's first of many mansions. The once-bustling Union Pacific Depot eventually found itself increasingly isolated. Downtown's "gleaming copper landmark" overcame numerous hurdles before its construction was finally finished, and the Steiner American Building helped usher in acceptance of Modernist architecture. Evolving to reflect its continued prominence, in 1975, the thoroughfare's core became the city's first local historic district, and in 1982, it made the National Register of Historic Places. Author and historian Bim Oliver celebrates the changing landmarks along these famous eighteen blocks.
| Author | : Jerrold Hirsch |
| Publisher | : Univ of North Carolina Press |
| Total Pages | : 318 |
| Release | : 2003 |
| Genre | : History |
| ISBN | : 9780807854891 |
How well do we know our country? Whom do we include when we use the word "American"? These are not just contemporary issues but recurring and seemingly permanent questions Americans have asked themselves throughout their history-and questions that were ad
| Author | : Amber Share |
| Publisher | : Penguin |
| Total Pages | : 225 |
| Release | : 2021-07-13 |
| Genre | : Humor |
| ISBN | : 0593185552 |
**A New York Times Bestseller!** Based on the wildly popular Instagram account, Subpar Parks features both the greatest hits and brand-new content, all celebrating the incredible beauty and variety of America’s national parks juxtaposed with the clueless and hilarious one-star reviews posted by visitors. Subpar Parks, both on the popular Instagram page and in this humorous, informative, and collectible book, combines two things that seem like they might not work together yet somehow harmonize perfectly: beautiful illustrations and informative, amusing text celebrating each national park paired with the one-star reviews disappointed tourists have left online. Millions of visitors each year enjoy Glacier National Park, but for one visitor, it was simply "Too cold for me!" Another saw the mind-boggling vistas of Bryce Canyon as "Too spiky!" Never mind the person who visited the thermal pools at Yellowstone National Park and left thinking, “Save yourself some money, boil some water at home.” Featuring more than 50 percent new material, the book will include more depth and insight into the most popular parks, such as Yosemite, Yellowstone, the Grand Canyon, and Acadia National Parks; anecdotes and tips from rangers; and much more about author Amber Share's personal love and connection to the outdoors. Equal parts humor and love for the national parks and the great outdoors, it's the perfect gift for anyone who loves to spend time outside as well as have a good read (and laugh) once they come indoors.
