Il existe une riche histoire de l'édition médicale à travers l'Europe avec des publications exceptionnelles d'Allemagne, de France, d'Italie, des Pays-Bas, d'Espagne, du Royaume-Uni, ainsi que de nombreuses publications de Perse et du Japon. The Anatomist's Library est une fascinante sélection chronologique des meilleurs livres d'anatomie sur six siècles, retraçant l'évolution des connaissances médicales et de l'édition illustrée.
An intriguing investigation into over 50 elusive artworks that were stolen and never recovered.
Mona Lisa, Starry Night, Birth of Venus. People travel for hundreds of miles to observe these breathtaking paintings with their own eyes. Now discover the artworks that nobody can ever see... and the fascinating stories behind their disappearance.
In this collection of daring heist stories, read about:
Michelangelo's Mask of a Faun
Caravaggio's Nativity
Rembrandt's Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man
Cézanne's View of Auvers-sur-Oise
Van Gogh'sThe Parsonage Garden at Nuenen in Spring
With meticulous research and engaging storytelling, this book uncovers the mysteries surrounding the thefts of these valuable artworks and many more.
Each fated work will be discussed to reveal why it, and the artist who made it, was significant. Gain a deeper appreciation for these artists and the lasting impact they've had on the art world.
This book also answers key questions about each missing piece, including:
Why and how was it stolen?
What attempts have been made to recover it?
Leads, red herrings and suspects.
Whether you're passionate about art or drawn to the thrill of solving mysteries, this book offers a compelling narrative that will keep you engaged from cover to cover. It's a must-read for anyone curious about the intersection of art, crime and history.
Ce nouveau titre de la série "30 second" s'intéresse au vin, à son histoire mais aussi à sa diversité dans le monde d'aujourd'hui. Chaque double page explore un angle différent du vin dans un texte concis et illustré se lisant en trente secondes.
This concise guide to feminism explains all the key concepts, people and terms in the movement, each explained in no more than 300 words and one picture.
Feminism is a global movement, developing with each cut and thrust of history to form a parallel 'herstory'. But what are the most important feminist ideas? What do terms like 'patriarchy', 'rape culture' and 'intersectionality' mean?
How have these terms emerged from historical conditions facing women around the world - from a lack of basic rights to harassment and intimidationonline? How has activism shaped those ideas and who have been the key activists?
This book traces the movement from its earliest beginnings through the suffrage movement, Women's Lib, the emergence of postcolonial feminism and into the present day. Important and seminal feminist texts and theories are explained, from A Vindication of the Rights of Woman to The Feminine Mystique to Whipping Girl, giving you everything you need to know about the ongoing fight for women's equality.
From Mary Wollstonecraft to Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, from how the personal is political to changing views of sisterhood, and from the suffragettes to hashtag feminism, 30-Second Feminism offers readers the fastest way to enter the world of sexual and gender politics fully briefed, with an overview of the main ideas in feminism today - and an explanation of how they came into being.
Entrez dans le monde médiéval passionnant des châteaux attaqués et défendus par des braves et nobles chevaliers! Ce puzzle interactif dans un livre invite les enfants de 7 ans et plus à sortir et à assembler un château debout avec des chevaliers et du matériel de combat. Comme de vrais archéologues, les enfants interpréteront des indices à partir de documents médiévaux, de peintures, de cartes et de levés au sol. Ils peuvent ensuite appliquer leurs connaissances pour fouiller le site d'un château assiégé et reconstruire à la fois le château et la scène de bataille, comprendre comment les morceaux de mur s'emboîtent, ce qui se trouve à l'intérieur de la cour, comment fonctionne un trébuchet, et bien plus encore. Avec la configuration finale des chevaliers en guerre à cheval, la bataille prend vie! Ce livre offre des heures de jeu imaginatif si fascinant que les enfants ne remarqueront même pas ce qu'ils apprennent.
Watch a skyscraper spring up with this beautifully illustrated interactive book! By simply holding the book up to the light, or shining a light behind each page, young readers will be able to discover how large buildings are constructed, who builds them, and all about the amazing machines they use in the process.
In Mindfulness and Compassion, The Happy Buddha explores why compassion is the very essence of mindfulness and how we can connect with this loving quality through the transformational practice of meditation.
Everyone can draw. And everyone can be mindful. Mindfulness & the Art of Drawing is an engaging and enlightening insight into why the everyday process of setting pencil to paper is a meditative act by its innate nature. An enjoyable and discursive text offers an absorbing read and is accompanied by exercises that offer the reader practical experience in drawing mindfully. A lively, surprising and inspirational creative journey.
