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Dieter Blum Malakhov ENVladimir Malakhov - this widely acclaimed winner of numerous prizes and dancer of the century delights his public through the rare combination of technical brilliance and lyrical eloquence. His supple, androgynous body combines power and purity, flash and elegance, melodrama and eye-bobbling academic precision (New York Times) - when he leaps, gravity seems suspended. Yet he remains driven to achieve great purity in…
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Dieter Blum Malakhov: Collector Edition ENVladimir Malakhov - this widely acclaimed winner of numerous prizes and dancer of the century delights his public through the rare combination of technical brilliance and lyrical eloquence. His supple, androgynous body combines power and purity, flash and elegance, melodrama and eye-bobbling academic precision (New York Times) - when he leaps, gravity seems suspended. Yet he remains driven to achieve great purity in…
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Valéry Drouet Meatballs ENWhether as a party snack or a light meal, meatballs and skewers are always well-received! However, this book is not only dedicated to the meat lovers among us, as it offers many simple and innovative vegetarian dishes, seafood recipes and sweet treats. How about chicken meatballs with goat cheese, pistachios and dried figs; Chocolate Fudge balls or Thai marinated shrimp skewers with fried rice and ginger? All…
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Achim Bednorz Memo Game Gothic ENIn Memo Game Gothic, 24 artistic works are each depicted on two cards. Whoever turns up two identical motifs may put them on his or her pile of cards. The selection of the cards provides a cross-section of the epoch. Each motif is described in the booklet with the set. Parents and children receive an initial overview of Gothic art and architecture to familiarize themselves in a playful way with the images from this…
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Modern Furniture ENModern Furniture presents an overview of the most important developments and highlights in furniture design. Beginning with the latest trends for 2009 the book covers the past 150 years. The spotlight focuses on several individual gems of design, from the most contemporary Heaven series of the Italian manufacturer Emu back to the famous cantilever chair, but also on creations such as laminate and chipboard.…
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Mara K. Fuhrmann Nature ENThis unusual illustrated book with its spectacular photographs is devoted to the complex structures and manifestations to be found in nature. In each of the three main chapters - Earth, Water, and Plants - apparently simple motifs become complex photographic landscapes, nature's works of art. From geological formation in Arizona and Iceland's geysers to pink flamingos-these artistic photographs follow nature's…
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András Batta Opera - Composers, Works, Performers ENOpera portrays pieces in their historical context and highlights key events in the history of music, as well as important performances and interpretations. The most important details including everything from the characters, sequences of scenes, and premieres through to examples of the sheet music for important themes and popular songs can be researched. Arranged alphabetically by composer, this volume is a clearly…
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Gerard-Georges Lemaire Orientalism ENEver since its discovery by traders and seamen in the Early Modern age, the world of Orient has been an important source of cultural inspiration for Western civilization. Geographically so near, culturally so different, the countries of the Arabian Peninsula and North Africa have influenced both the Oriental vogue of the baroque period and also the popular Oriental genre in the fine arts. At the same time, the…
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Painters of the Italian Renaissance ENThis comprehensive, two-volume work presents the extraordinary panorama of Italian painting spanning the period from 1300 to 1610, including all the great masters and their most famous works. The first volume is devoted to the artists who dedicated themselves to lines and drawing, starting with famous fresco painters such as Giotto and Piero della Francesco and moving on to Botticelli, Perugino, Pinturicchio and…
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Rainer W. Schlegelmilch, Hartmut Lehbrink Porsche in a Slipcase ENNoblesse oblige this has been true for nearly 80 years now. The cult brand and the Made in Germany cars have stood for the perfect balance of power and elegance and rightly so: about 70 percent of all Porsches ever built are still on the road today, and to this day, all the generations of those striking cars are still eyecatchers in the streets of the world. The small corporation has been defending its pole position…
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András Szunyoghy Portrait Drawing ENThe face is characterized by a specific expressiveness and is thus an important part of any artistic composition. To be able to draw it correctly requires prior knowledge. One must understand the art of measuring, the rules of perspective, and the intricacies of drawing simple forms. The capturing and re-creation of character attributes are special challenges requiring knowledge and use of the rules. Andras…
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Eliq Maranik Smoothies for Kids ENYour children will love fruits and vegetables thanks to colorful and delicious smoothies for kids. Together with thirty boys and girls aged six to thirteen, smoothie expert Eliq Maranik has developed thirty-nine simple and healthy smoothie recipes that every child will love. The ingredients range from fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds to superfoods and dairy products. Exciting facts about the ingredients and little…
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Andreas Kjöling Sparkling ENFrom top-of the range champagnes to quaffable cavas at everyday prices, this is the ultimate guide to the best sparkling wines from around the world. Whether it s a birthday, anniversary, graduation, or just a get together with great friends, there is always a good reason to toast with a glass of champagne, cava, or prosecco. But what kind of sparkling wine is best suited for which occasion? Sparkling is presents…
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Carla Diamanti, Fabrizio Esposito Streetfood ENOn the surface, cities like Naples and Marrakech, New York and Tokyo, Paris and Sao Paolo might appear to have rather more differences and contrasts than affinities, but if you think about it, there is one thing that links all these cities, or rather all the world s big cities: street food, which, as well as being perfect for sudden attacks of hunger, represents a genuine insight into metropolises and cultures…
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Hendrik Neubauer Survivors ENThe here and now of selected ethnic groups is put under the microscope...Which abilities distinguish these tribes from other tribes? Which well-known men and women have emerged from their ranks? What rights have they fought for and won? This large format illustrated volume answers these questions with numerous examples from the Australian Aborigines to the South African Zulu. Many of these somewhat different…
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Gabriele Fahr-Becker The Art of East Asia ENFor centuries, the art and culture of China and Japan have exerted a particular fascination on the West. Items from Imperial China once filled the porcelain cabinets of European courts, and Japanese painting and woodcarving made their way to Europe in the nineteenth century. The impressive illustrations in this volume present the reader with the unique wealth of art forms in China and Japan, forms which have also…
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András Szunyoghy The Big Book of Drawing ENIf you want to solidly get into drawing, you could not encounter anybody better than Andras Szunyoghy. His decades of experience as an artist and tutor predestine him for the creation of a basic rulebook for the learning of this old art. In a similarly playful and systematic manner, he succeeds in instructing in the big fields of drawing in four legs. The lessons contain step-by-step instructions in picture and text…
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André Dominé The Ultimate Bar Book ENThis book is not simply a reference book and collection of recipes, but also a travel guide through the international world of spirits and drinks. In an initial overview the reader learns about the history of the various types of alchoholic drinks and more about the bar itself. Since when have bars existed, how are they equipped and what is the art of mixing cocktails? A peep into the world's most famous bars is, of…
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Barbro Garenfeld The Ultimate Book of Pens ENAll relevant manufactures are presented in this comprehensive book, together with a historical synopsis from the goose quill to the fountain pen and the Yorapen. The selection is rounded off by references to contemporary and cultural history, as well as interesting excurses on the themes of rarities, accessories, luxury brands, design, collectors' bourses, dealers, clubs and international contacts.
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Enrico Aiello The World's Most Famous Marathons ENThis book is a marvelous guide through 30 of the world’s most famous, fascinating or truly original marathons. Sorted by month, you find all the important venues in America, Europe, Asia, Africa and even Australia, from classics such as the New York City or the London Marathon, to the more exotic or rather unknown courses like the Run Iceland in Iceland, the Big Sur International Marathon in California or the Two…
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Bettina Snowdon Variations ENWhat should I cook today? Those who refuse to put convenience food on the table for themselves and loved ones are familiar with this question. Quite often one simply resorts to the tried and true recipes. Creative Cooking offers a real alternative to the daily kitchen routine, because in addition to the reliable basic recipes it provides tasty variations. Each basic recipe is explained and illustrated step by step…
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Sylvia Winnewisser Variations Cookbook ENWhat should I cook today? Those who refuse to put convenience food on the table for themselves and loved ones are familiar with this question. Quite often one simply resorts to the tried and true recipes. Creative Cooking offers a real alternative to the daily kitchen routine, because in addition to the reliable basic recipes it provides tasty variations. Each basic recipe is explained and illustrated step by step…