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.
Mindfulness and Surfing casts a fresh perspective on this popular sport, and explores how riding the waves can be the ultimate meditation. Engaging author Sam Bleakley takes us on a soulful journey across the tideline of his personal and philosophical travels. Through lunar cycles and river surfing to the Taoism of nature, he reveals an acute awareness of what the oceans can tell us about our place in the natural world. Meditating on one of nature' s greatest elements - its salty swells, flow and peaks - he shares life lessons in mindfulness that will be relished by surfer and non-surfer alike.
"A seriously eye opening, inspiring and thought-provoking book!" - Nathan Outlaw.
"This is not a cook book but a true source of knowledge and inspiration." - Zero Waste Europe.
"I've always said that it's in a chef's DNA to utilize what would otherwise be thrown away. We are hardwired to take the uncoveted and make it delicious. But Doug McMaster is on another level entirely-he is doing some of the most thorough and thoughtful work on food waste today. This book gives you more than a glimpse into his mind. It provides a much needed roadmap for a future of limited resources and growing demands." - Dan Barber, Chef/Co-owner of Blue Hill and Blue Hill at Stone Barns.
"Silo, in East London, is Britain's first zero-waste restaurant, and this fascinating book sets out the vision and the methods behind what it does. Judges described it as 'an unprecedented, inspiring, stand-alone book', taking readers on 'a fascinating journey to achieve zero waste.' It's 'trailblazing, exciting, relentless and uncompromising' and made all the more valuable because 'the author is also not afraid to include his failures too.' In the end, said the jurors, 'the book leaves you in no question about his revolutionary approach to cooking as his thoughts are conveyed with true conviction and diplomacy.' - Food Book Award 2020 finalist, The Guild of Food Writers.
Silo maps out an extraordinary new plan from radical young chef Douglas McMaster, founder of SILO the first zero food-waste restaurant-a food system for the future.
He's a man on a mission-dedicated to weaning us from our entrenched and over-processed food habits, encouraging us to go for the purest, most natural and efficient way to cook and eat, committed to de-industrializing our food system so that we eat fresh, waste less and make the most of what nature gives us.
"Closed-loop systems," "radical suppliers," "off-grid ingredients," "waste-free prep" and "clean farming" are just some of the words you will find in this polemic on the future of food as we know it. These are just some of the raw ingredients deftly chopped and mixed into an irresistible and intoxicating fusion. Part inspiration, part practical kitchen know-how, part philosophy-just add anarchic flavours and a dash of pure hope for a beautifully crafted book destined to be a refreshingly radical addition to your kitchen library.
Indulge in this collection of the best astronomy books from the past 800 years. The Astronomers' Library is a rich history of astronomy (and astrology) publishing across Europe.
This is a carefully selected arrangement of publications from all over the continent - Germany, France, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, and the UK. And of course, as the original world leader in astrology, the middle east is featured, with multiple books from Persia.
Humankind has looked to the heavens since the dawn of time, wondering what is out there, as well as how everything works and (originally) who was responsible for it. Every tribe, race and civilization has wondered about our place in the universe and what lies beyond and what lies within it, below our feet.
Lately, attention has turned to the origins of the universe. From the turn of the millennium, knowledge and ideas were recorded, first on tablets or rock, then in the form of simple manuscripts, and eventually in a much more elaborate fashion as illustrative and engraving skills evolved.
The advent of printed books saw the production of highly illustrated tomes that showed off the skills of the printers as well as the newfound knowledge of the scholars and artists that wrote them.
Many of these works pushed the boundaries of illustrated publishing (and continue to do so to this day). They commanded expert illustrators and skilled engravers and hence didn't come cheaply. They were treasured in the libraries of the wealthy and their intrinsic worth has meant that there is an incredible wealth of beautifully preserved historic examples from the 14th century onwards.
The significant difference we acknowledge today between astronomy and astrology has a relatively recent past, and the stars have long been associated with creatures, gods, characters and all sorts of divine beings. The study of such has a long, fascinating history that is shown in beautiful detail in the pages of these many beautiful books, and the transition from seeing the stars as characters to understanding them as spinning, celestial beings and part of our huge universe is akin to witnessing the history of the world.
As far back as the tenth century, Persian scholars such as Abd al-Rahman al-Sufi was recording his findings, observations and speculations on the wider universe, in his Book of Fixed Stars. The focus turned to Europe in the Middle Ages, with Germany, Holland and England the centres of study and publication. Following the «Copernican Revolution», observation and study underwent a radical change, paving the way for astronomers such as Kepler, Galilei and Newton to shed further light on the nature of the planets and stars of our known systems, and the ground beneath our feet. Each of those famous names contribute to the illustrated books that are featured within.
Discover the touching story of a young girl and boy and an ancient old oak tree, in this sweet picture book about friendship, growing up, and our connectedness with nature.
Told in minimal and poetic rhyming text from folktale writer Dawn Casey and with soft, romantic artwork from illustrator Genevieve Godbout, the story introduces a girl and a boy who grow up alongside their friend, an old oak tree.
The tree is a constant presence in their lives as they play.
Inspired by their shared love for their old friend, they plant a new forest and tend to it together, finding their feelings for one another deepening and changing alongside the growing saplings.
As their relationship blossoms, so too does the forest.
The loving couple add three joyful children to the branches of their flourishing family tree, and the woodland thrives and grows with them - one living, loving family.
This sweet and timeless tale packs an emotional punch, showing how love is all around us, and includes instructions for how to plant an acorn and grow your own oak tree, wistfully reflecting the beauty of nature and family.
A beautiful and romantic picture book from the author and illustrator pairing behind the bestselling Apple Cake. A celebration of love and connectedness with nature, this book is printed on environmentally friendly 100% recycled paper. It's a calming read for kids and a lovely reminder that nature connects us all and of the touching harmony between us as people. A great gift for Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, Father's Day or just as a touching keepsake for loved ones.
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.
