The extrovert of interior design and the definition of 'more is more', maximalism is an exuberant celebration of pattern, colour and texture that deliberately clash. Its roots lie in 1930s Hollywood Regency style, Rococo and Neoclassicism, as well as Greek, Egyptian and Asian styles. With a historical overview of th...

An infallible guide to vegetable growing for gardeners with little space but big ambitions. It's time to get your hands dirty! This gardening book will help you learn how to grow, nurture, and harvest more than 50 types of fruits and vegetables. The bright photos, step-by-step illustrations, and foolproof advice wil...

Improve your skills and techniques for drawing mammals! This small, portable book presents more than 500 drawings for 100 species of mammals, collected into categories of habitatーland, water, and air. In this book, artist and teacher Michel Lauricella defines the anatomical characteristics that are common to this c...

The world's best-selling annual wine guide Hugh Johnson's Pocket Wine Book is the essential reference book for everyone who buys wine - in shops, restaurants, or on the internet. Now in its 43rd year of publication, it has no rival as the comprehensive, up-to-the-minute annual guide. Hugh Johnson provides clear succ...

Tansu, the unique cabinetry of Japan, springs from a rich folk-art tradition. This book is lavishly illustrated with 27 full-color plates and over 260 monochrome photographs of spectacular chests and elegant details. It is divided into two parts, the first on history and the second on techniques. It also includes an...

Sought-after, sophisticated and versatile, the Hermès carré is wearable art that never goes out of fashion. Unveiling the history and artistry of the brand's silk accessory from the first designs in the early twentieth century to today, this fashion story includes a detailed behind-the-scenes look at the artisanship...

Bienvenue dans la collection Les Fiches de lecture d’Universalis « Pur romantique » avant que ne triomphe en France ce courant littéraire, Adam Mickiewicz est, avec Norwid (1821-1883) et Slowacki (1809-1849), le plus grand des poètes polonais du XIXe siècle. Une fiche de lecture spécialement conçue pour le numérique...

In the late 16th century, hundreds of travelers made their way to the Habsburg ambassador's residence, known as the German House, in Constantinople. In this centrally located inn, subjects of the emperor found food, wine, shelter, and good companyーand left an incredible collection of albums filled with images, mess...

Inspired by radical Italian designer Enzo Mari, this practical book with step-by-step DIY projects for hand built, beautiful furniture is a tribute to his simple ideas that challenged the consumerism of the furniture industry. Many interpreted Enzo Mari’s book Autoprogettazione? as a manifesto of nostalgic longing f...

WTF? THERE ARE WHISKERS IN THE WHISKEY! Cats love a drink! When you’re not looking, your kitty is busy getting liquored up. This book gathers the best photos of cats getting buzzed off booze and looking pawfully pitiful the morning after. And to aid your appreciation, these snaps of sordid and sozzled pussycats have...

Les plis des vêtements prennent des formes variées mais suivent une logique relativement simple. Parmi les nombreux exemples existants, Michel Lauricella a identifié ceux qui réapparaissent chaque fois que la posture est répétée. Il a ainsi établi une « anatomie » des plis qui vous aidera à préciser votre dessin, à ...

Understanding Comics-Based Research focuses on the contribution that comics can make to social research as part of a "Graphic social science" construct. Comics and graphic novels offer a juxtaposition of text and images bringing community-based participatory research multiple opportunities for communication. In this...

*此書為固定版面格式，建議使用平板或電腦閱讀* **每件獨一無二的「韓式擠花」作品，都值得被永久珍藏！ 用大豆蠟做的韓式擠花，比食材更不設限、更易上手 跟著人氣老師做出擬真又多變的『自然風韓式擠花』　** Q：「大豆蠟」是什麼樣的素材？ 大豆蠟是用大豆油做的天然蠟，它能和奶油霜一樣調製出各種美麗色調，質地柔軟細緻，擠花時若想調...

The story of the Supermarine Spitfire has been told across many years and the debate about it is enduring, yet the Spitfire remains a true icon. For aviation enthusiasts, for historians, for modellers, the word Spitfire conjures many stories and affections. This book presents the Spitfire enthusiast with an up-to-da...

Cet ouvrage présente une vision simplifiée du squelette humain dans le but de faciliter votre pratique du dessin d'imagination et d'enrichir votre dessin d'observation. Vous y trouverez les repères osseux les plus courants et les plus utiles pour le dessin. Michel Lauricella privilégie une approche allant à l'essent...

“A History of Horse Racing” contains a collection of classic articles on the subject of horse and horse racing in England and the Unites States. Contents include: “Every Horse Owners Cyclopedia, By J H Walsh”, “The American Trotting Horse”, “The Atlantic Monthly, By John Elderkin”, “A History Of The Turf And The Tro...