Название: The Temples of Kyoto
Автор: Donald Richie, Alexandre Georges
Издательство: Tuttle Publishing
Год: 2012
Формат: EPUB
Размер: 20 Мб
Язык: английский / English

The Temples of Kyoto takes you on a journey through these environs and presents twenty-one of these marvelous structures that are unique creations which, while quintessentially Japanese, somehow speak a universal language readily appreciated by people the world over. Donald Richie, called by Time magazine, "the dean of art critics in Japan," turns his attention to these twenty-one temples with scholarship and an eye for the dramatic. Drawing off such classic sources as The Tale of Genji and Essays in Idleness, he takes the reader on a tour through the ages, first with a comprehensive history of Japanese Buddhism, and then by highlighting key events in the development of these "celestial-seeming cities."

Название: Systemic Racism 101: A Visual History of the Impact of Racism in America
Автор: Living Cities, Aminah Pilgrim
Издательство: Adams Media
Год: 2022
Формат: EPUB
Размер: 40 Мб
Язык: английский / English

Discover how—and why—Black, Indigenous, and people of color in America experience societal, economic, and infrastructural inequality throughout history covering everything from Columbus’s arrival in 1492 to the War on Drugs to the Black Lives Matter movement. From reparations to the prison industrial complex and redlining, there are a lot of high-level concepts to systemic racism that are hard to digest. At a time where everyone is inundated with information on structural racism, it can be hard to know where to start or how to visualize the disenfranchisement of BIPOC Americans.

Название: Кто же мы?
Автор: Владимир Мегре
Язык: русский
Издательство: АСТ
Год: 2022
Страниц: 240
Формат: pdf
Размер: 10,8 Мб

Даже дух захватывает от мысли: «Неужели на пороге нового тысячелетия в России ярким лучом вспыхнула великая национальная идея, с которой начнется прекрасный расцвет государства Российского?! Или нечто большее произошло в мире и положило начало новому этапу развития всего человечества?» Эта книга из серии «Звенящие кедры России» утверждает в нас прекрасные предчувствия.

Название: The Art of Napkin Folding: Includes 20 step-by-step napkin folds plus finishing touches for the perfect table setting
Автор: Ryland Peters & Small
Издательство: Ryland Peters & Small
Год: 2018
Формат: EPUB
Размер: 10 Мб
Язык: английский / English

Add a stylish and thoughtful finishing touch to your decorative table setting with a carefully chosen and presented napkin. How much better food tastes when it is thoughtfully presented at a beautiful and stylish table, and what better way to embellish your dining experience than with a chic folded napkin. There are step-by-step instructions for 20 napkin folds in a range of stylish shapes. Inspiring ideas for decorating, embroidering and monogramming are also included, as well as for making napkin rings using fresh flowers, fruit and ribbons. Ten themed occasions are featured, including all-time favorites such as Classic Elegance or Romantic Dinner, festive meals such as Christmas Cheer and Wedding Breakfast, as well as occasions such as Mother’s Day Lunch or Baby Shower. For each event there is a wealth of delightful suggestions for creatively styled napkins and other finishing touches. Whether it’s a relaxed family lunch or a formal wedding table, The Art of Napkin Folding is full of inspiring suggestions for beautifully styled napkins.

Название: A Natural History of the Hedgerow: And Ditches, Dykes and Dry Stone Walls
Автор: John Wright
Издательство: Profile Books
Год: 2017
Формат: EPUB
Размер: 36 Мб
Язык: английский / English

From where I sit writing Postscript entries, I look out on an old Devon hedgerow and an ancient stone wall; John Wright's Natural History has rendered them both very much more interesting. The book covers the origins and history of such boundaries; the present condition of hedgerows and the need to preserve them; the amazing array of fauna and flora they support; and other ways of making boundaries, from movable hazel hurdles to dry stone walls (mine, I've learned, is the 'random rubble' type).

Название: Connectography: Mapping the Future of Global Civilization
Автор: Parag Khanna
Издательство:
Год: 2016
Формат: EPUB
Размер: 23 Мб
Язык: английский / English

From the visionary bestselling author of The Second World and How to Run the World comes a bracing and authoritative guide to a future shaped less by national borders than by global supply chains, a world in which the most connected powers—and people—will win. Connectivity is the most revolutionary force of the twenty-first century. Mankind is reengineering the planet, investing up to ten trillion dollars per year in transportation, energy, and communications infrastructure linking the world’s burgeoning megacities together. This has profound consequences for geopolitics, economics, demographics, the environment, and social identity. Connectivity, not geography, is our destiny.

Название: 50 Water Adventures To Do Before You Die: The World's Ultimate Experiences In, On And Under Water
Автор: Lia Ditton
Издательство: Adlard Coles
Год: 2014
Формат: EPUB
Размер: 136 Мб
Язык: английский / English

From paddle-boarding the Mississippi to big game fishing off Mexico, from floating in the Dead Sea to swimming with jellyfish in Palau, from iceboating in Russia to sailing non-stop round the world, this book promises to inspire dreamers to become doers. Featuring experiences in every corner of the globe and accompanied by stunning photography and bite-sized practical information, this book accommodates every mood, budget, timespan and level of challenge. In amongst incredible tests of endurance lies a healthy range of more practical activities for the general reader: if inner tubing the Colorado rapids isn't quite your thing, dining in the Ithaa Undersea Restaurant in the Maldives just might be. Diverse and utterly captivating, this book is guaranteed to enthral thrill-seekers, water lovers and armchair readers alike.

Название: Beyonce: Piano / Vocal/ Guitar
Автор: Hal Leonard
Издательство: Hal Leonard
Год: 2014
Формат: EPUB
Размер: 41 Мб
Язык: английский / English

(Piano/Vocal/Guitar Artist Songbook). Matching folio to Beyonce's surprise 2013 chart-topping album with 14 tracks including the hits: "Drunk in Love," "Blow," "***Flawless," "Partition," "Pretty Hurts," and more.

Название: Dream. Explore. Discover: Inspiring Quotes to Spark Your Wanderlust
Автор: Summersdale Publishers
Издательство: Summersdale Publishers
Год: 2019
Формат: EPUB
Размер: 31 Мб
Язык: английский / English

There’s a whole world out there just waiting to be explored. Spark your wanderlust with this little book, packed with beautiful quotes and affirmations from the world’s greatest travellers and adventurers, and be inspired to dream, explore and discover!

Название: The World's Best National Parks in 500 Walks
Автор: Mary Caperton Morton
Издательство: Thunder Bay Press
Год: 2022
Формат: EPUB
Размер: 130 Мб
Язык: английский / English

An inspiring and practical reference guide for hikers of all abilities who want to explore the world’s national parks. Ever since Yellowstone National Park was established in 1872 as the world’s first national park, the movement to preserve natural landscapes and habitats has spread to every continent. The World’s Best National Parks in 500 Walks is the perfect inspiration for every explorer, from the armchair traveler to the veteran hiker, with full-color photos and vivid descriptions of some of the world’s most spectacular hiking trails. Helpful tips on navigating the routes, planning your trips, and preparing for encounters with wildlife will have you lacing up your boots and strapping on your backpack, whether it’s for a short weekday stroll or a multiday expedition on the world’s most breathtaking trails.