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Palaces for Pigs: Animal Architecture and Other Beastly

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Lambton, Lucinda, PUBLISHER: English Heritage, Throughout the centuries there have been castles, great and small, for animals as diverse as goats and guinea pigs, deer and dogs, cows and bees, pigs and horses, bears and even salmon. In , a Grecian temple with tapering Egyptian windows was built for pigs in Yorkshire and in the s a red sandstone elephant with a castle on its back was designed for bees in Cheshire. With such architects as William Kent designing a cowshed and Sir John Soane devising classical 'canine residences,' these buildings are not mere curiosities; John Nash applied himself at his most picturesque to a dovecote, while Capability Brown was commissioned to create a classical menagerie and Henry Holland designed an elaborate Chinese Dairy. These buildings are the happy results of the British passion for both architecture and animals - emblems of unrestrained indulgence and often unnecessary extravagance. When designing for animals, architects and their patrons could realise their wildest flights of architectural fancy; the inhabitants could never complain, however idiosyncratic their dwelling - as George Eliot wrote in , 'Animals are such agreeable friends - they ask no questions, they pass no criticisms' - allowing the builders' imaginations to flourish unbridled, often with scant observance to architectural convention. Architecture for animals has been and still continues to be a tremendous British tradition. Palaces for Pigs and Other Beastly Dwellings - fully illustrated with striking detail - celebrates this tradition, telling the fascinating stories behind the buildings that housed animals and the monuments that commemorated them.

An Introduction to Chinese Philosophy

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Lai, Karyn L., PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press, This comprehensive introductory textbook to early Chinese philosophy covers a range of philosophical traditions which arose during the Spring and Autumn ( BCE) and Warring States ( BCE) periods in China, including Confucianism, Mohism, Daoism, and Legalism. It considers concepts, themes and argumentative methods of early Chinese philosophy and follows the development of some ideas in subsequent periods, including the introduction of Buddhism into China. The book examines key issues and debates in early Chinese philosophy, cross-influences between its traditions and interpretations by scholars up to the present day. The discussion draws upon both primary texts and secondary sources, and there are suggestions for further reading. This will be an invaluable guide for all who are interested in the foundations of Chinese philosophy and its richness and continuing relevance. Acquista Ora

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Netsuke Emperor 's button

Chinese Netsuke 'Emperor's button' Bottone dell'imperatore Miniature sculpture in a very beautiful material. It is a compact three-dimensional figure carved in a round shape. When it stands you can see his m…(photos A); When it lies the m… goes inside (photo B). On the back, you can see the typical line, as a tree, of this material XVII-XVIII century As you can see, on the front of the netsuke, the material is more consumed due to the often rubbing made by the owner. I named it 'Chinese netsuke' because I bought it in Beijing twenty years ago. In China this object is called the 'Emperor's button'. Dimension: cm 5,0 x 2,0 - inches 1.97 x 0.79 gr: ~11 condition: signs of use commensurate with age. Spedizione con raccomandata assicurata incluso nel prezzo.

Unity Temple: Frank Lloyd Wright and Architecture for

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Siry, Joseph M., PUBLISHER: Cambridge University Press, The first in-depth study of one of the seminal works of America's most renowned twentieth-century architect is now available in paperback. In this study, Joseph Siry examines the building in the light of Wright's earlier religious architecture, his methods of design, and his innovative construction techniques, particularly the use of reinforced concrete which was here exploited and expressively deployed for the first time. He also sets Unity Temple against the tradition of the liberal Unitarian and Universalist religious culture, the institutional history of the affluent Oak Park congregation that commissioned the building, as well as the social context in which structure was conceived and built. Throughout, Unity Temple is treated as a work of art that embodies both Wright's theory of architecture and his liberal religious ideals.

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The Peking Letter: A Novel of the Chinese Civil War

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Topping, Seymour, PUBLISHER: PublicAffairs, In this historical novel of the Chinese civil war, a young American scholar, Eric Jensen, who is studying ancient Chinese philosophy and art, falls in love with a Chinese revolutionary and is unexpectedly drawn by her into a desperate struggle to save Peking from destruction. Jensen's journey takes him across remote battlefields where the armies of Mao Tse-tung and Chiang Kai-shek are locked in enormous battles, through allies under Communist siege, and along the byways of old Peking from imperial palaces to elegant brothels. As he and his Chinese love pursue their underground mission, the Central Intelligence Agency also embroils Jensen in a bitter ideological confrontation in the United States over China policy. Seymour Topping, a renowned journalist who covered the Chinese civil war, creates in this novel a vivid, panoramic picture of revolutionary China. The Peking Letter is at once a love story, a spy thriller, and a remarkable view of a society on the brink of social and cultural transformation.

R- CINA - Chinese New Year - Year of the Monkey

Chinese New Year - Year of the Monkey Anno nuovo cinese del - Anno della scimmia Num. catalogo:Michel CN . VARIETA': BORDO DI FOGLIO. CONDIZIONI: OG - NUOVo, gommato. SPEDIZIONE, SOLO RACCOMANDATA TRACCIABILE. PAGAMENTO_ BONIFICO. + SPESE. RESTITUZIONE NON PREVISTA

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The Architecture of the Roman Empire: An Urban Appraisal

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: MacDonald, William, PUBLISHER: Yale University Press, The author of a classic work on the architecture of imperial Rome here broadens his focus to present an original study of urban architecture in Roman market towns, port cities, veterans' colonies, and major metropolitan centers throughout the empire. "Simply the best book on Roman urbanism that] I know.... A formidable breakthrough. It brings to life the genius of Roman urbanism and reveals its continuing relevance for present urban planning and architecture."-Leon Krier, Architects Journal "In this very fine book-the successor to his Introductory Study-William L. MacDonald lays before the reader the physical evidence of what a Roman city was like for its inhabitants.... The illustrations in An Urban Appraisal, this second volume of The Architecture of the Roman Empire, are superbly chosen, illuminating the text as well as being interesting in themselves.... It is a joy to find a book so attractively designed, worthy of both its author and his subject."-Martin Henig, The Times Literary Supplement Winner of the Alice Davis Hitchcock Award of the Society of Architectural Historians for the most distinguished work of scholarship in architectural history. Acquista Ora

A Brief Introduction to Ancient Aegean Art: Cycladic,

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Uhl, Jason, PUBLISHER: PublishAmerica, In this volume you will find a brief evaluation on the importance of the artistry of the Cycladic, Minoan and Mycenaean civilizations. It is through the art and architecture of these very early Greek civilizations that we have been better able to understand the true roots of the Greek civilization in its entirety. The art and architecture of these three civilizations have yielded us much insight into the basic social organization, living habits, religions and spiritual figures that would later develop into the basis for Greek society.

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Meals in a Social Context: Aspects of the Communal Meal in

ISBN: , SKU: , PUBLISHER: Aarhus University Press, Scholarly contribution provide insight into how social mores and etiquette were transmitted to children, the growing significance of family for Christians, the culture clashes of Greek and Roman, and the development of religious connotations around meals. The wide range of related interdisciplinary topics considered includes the development of the Eucharist as a ritual in its own right, funeral banquets, the role of women at meals, the architecture of the Greek and Roman meal and the provision of food for the poor.

The Fragmented Politics of Urban Preservation Beijing,

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Yue Zhang, PUBLISHER: University of Minnesota Press, NA

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Libro d'architettura (World Architecture) di 348 pagine

Vendo bellissimo e vecchio / antico testo/ libro d'architettura / architetto World Architecture: An Illustrated History con copertina rigida, 348 pagine, illustrate con i disegni esecutivi di realizzazione delle grandi opere - sparse per i vari continenti. un testo autorevole con oltre illustrationi diviso in nove sezioni. " Ogni sezione è gestita da uno storico architettonico diverso: "L'architettura antica e classica " di Seton Lloyd, "Architettura cinese" di Andrew Boyd, "Architettura giapponese" di Andrew Carden, "Architettura indiana " di Philip Rawson, "Architettura medievale " di David Talbot Rice, "Renaissance Architecture " di Norbert Lynton, e "Modern Architecture " di John Jacobus - World Architecture: An Illustrated History I sell beautiful architecture book hardcover, 348 pages, indexed and illustrated with drawings of execution of works. an authoritative text with over illustrationi divided into nine sections. "Each section is managed by a different architectural historian:" The old architecture and classic "Seton Lloyd," Chinese Architecture "by Andrew Boyd," Japanese Architecture "by Andrew Carden," Indian Architecture "by Philip Rawson," Medieval Architecture "David Talbot Rice," Renaissance Architecture "by Norbert Lynton, and" Modern Architecture "by John Jacobus vendo a un prezzo simbolico di euro 15

An enciclopedia of chinese food and the cooking, C

An enciclopedia of chinese food and the cooking, Chang, Kutscher, Crown . Il libro è in condizioni buone/discrete. Tracce del tempo, evidenti come da foto. 2 euro piego di libri semplice, 5 raccomandato (tracciabile). Spedizioni in imballi rigidi e antipioggia.

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The Joyful Heart

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Nee, Watchman, PUBLISHER: Tyndale House Publishers, Designed for daily reading, this collection of devotional gems from the works of Chinese evangelist Watchman Nee provides inspiration for every day of the year.

Regalo Libri Universitari Corso di Cinese

Regalo fotocopie libri universitari per corso di Cinese - Diffusion of distances - di Wai-Lim Yip - A history of modern Chinese fiction - di CT HSIA - The transparent eye - di Eugene Chen Eoyang - Racconti cinesi contemporanei - a cura di Primerose Gigliesi - Between shanghai and Hong Kong, the politics of Chinese Cinema - Di Poshek Fu - An amorous history of the silver screen - di Zhang Zhen - One hundred years of Chinese cinema - di Haili Kong e john A. Lent - La falsa liberta - di Lu Xun - Tecnica mercantile (astolfi e negri - per cinese manageriale) - Shanghai Modern - di Leo Ou-Fan Lee - Cinema and urban culture in Shanghai - di Yngjin Zhang - The classic Chinese novel - di CT Hsia - Once upon a time in China - di Jeff Yang - Transnational Chinese cinema - di Sheldon Hsiao-Peng Lu - The Geography of contemporary China - di Terry Cannon e Alan Jenkins - After Mao, Chinese literature and society - di Jeffrey C. Kinkley - Profili emergent del sistema giuridico cinese - di Luigi Moccia - Shanghai refugee - di Ernest G. Heppner

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Japanese Chinese The Dictionary of Economics

DIZIONARIO JAPANESE CHINESE THE DICTIONARY OF ECONOMICS & TRADE DC-053 Titolo - Title JAPANESE CHINESE THE DICTIONARY OF ECONOMICS & TRADE AUTORE - Author LI, MING-HUEI VOCI - Item oltre APPENDICE - Appendix LINGUA - Language JAPANESE CHINESE EDITORE - Publisher Taipei, TAIWAN ANNO - Publication Year PAGINE - Pages [] FORMATO - Size mm. 145 x 207 IMMAGINI - Images No COPERTINA - Binding rigida PESO - Weight 666 gr. STATUS come nuove * CODICE - Code DC-053 *Condizioni: con alcun difetto nell'angolo della copertina qualche lieve segno delle macchie all' interno e nel complesso buono stato di conservazione(come da fotografia) Possibilità di spedizione in tutta Italia. Se interessati contattarmi all'indirizzo mail

Chinese Calligraphy by Chen Tingyou - 1st edition

Chinese Calligraphy by Chen Tingyou. China Intercontinental Press - Prima edizione . Ottime condizioni, come nuovo. Spedizione con raccomandata, ritiro in zona gratuito. Pagamento PayPal o Bonifico Bancario. Chinese Calligraphy, by Chinese scholar CHEN TINGYOU, and translated by Ren Lingjuan, is a well compiled and luxuriously illustrated study which traces the origins and development of this ancient script and art form. The art of calligraphy is seen as the epitome of Chinese culture. Originating in the earliest abstract symbols carved on cave walls, animal bones and tortoise shells by the ancient Chinese people, over several thousand years calligraphy has become far more than a means of writing and recording events. This book provides an accessible, illustrated introduction to the history of calligraphy from the beginning of the Chinese written language, the methods and styles used by calligraphers through the ages and the influence that calligraphy has had on modern art around the world. This first edition was published in by China Intercontinental Press. It has stiff, wrap-around card covers, contains 127 pages and it is in excellent condition overall as new. Spedizione economica in piego di libri, oppure raccomandata con tracciamento, ritiro in zona gratuito.

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Webs of Smoke: Smugglers, Warlords, Spies, and the History

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Meyer, Kathryn / Parssinen, Terry M., PUBLISHER: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, This fascinating history of international drug trafficking in the first half of the twentieth century follows the stories of American narcs and gangsters, Japanese spies, Chinese warlords, and soldiers of fortune whose lives revolved around opium. The drug trade centered on China, which was before , the world's largest narcotic market. The authors tell the interlocking stories of the many extraordinary personalities sinister and otherwise involved in narcotics trafficking in Asia, Europe, and the United States. Drawing on a rich store of U.S., British, European, Japanese, and Chinese archives, this unique study will be invaluable for all readers interested in the drug trade and contemporary East Asian history.

The Art of Botanical Illustration: The Classical

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: De Bray, Lys, PUBLISHER: Chartwell Books, The greatest botanical illustrations throughout the history of the genre are presented in this fascinating and beautifully printed survey. Beginning with the ancient Egyptians, plants, flowers, and herbs have been the subject of the artist's attention. Author Lys de Bray explains why skilled botanical art is better -- and of more use to posterity -- than the best photographs.

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Handbook of Chinese Mythology

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Yang, Lihui / An, Deming / Turner, Jessica Anderson, PUBLISHER: Oxford University Press, USA, Every year, at the Wa Huang Gong temple in Hebei Province, China, people gather to worship the great mother, Nuwa, the oldest deity in Chinese myth, praising her for bringing them a happy life. It is a vivid demonstration of both the ancient reach and the continuing relevance of mythology in the lives of the Chinese people. Compiled from ancient and scattered texts and based on groundbreaking new research, Handbook of Chinese Mythology is the most comprehensive English-language work on the subject ever written from an exclusively Chinese perspective. This work focuses on the Han Chinese people but ranges across the full spectrum of ancient and modern China, showing how key myths endured and evolved over time. A quick reference section covers all major deities, spirits, and demigods, as well as important places (Kunlun Mountain), mythical animals and plants (the crow with three feet; Fusang tree), and related items (Xirang-a kind of mythical soil; Bu Si Yao-mythical medicine for long life). No other work captures so well what Chinese mythology means to the people who lived and continue to live their lives by it. With more than 40 illustrations and photographs, fresh translations of primary sources, and insight based on the authors' own field research, Handbook of Chinese Mythology offers an illuminating account of a fascinating corner of the world of myth.

Peter and the Wolf [With CD]

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Howland, Naomi / Dewhirst, Carin, PUBLISHER: MetroBooks (NY), These colorful, beautifully illustrated volumes are accompanied by CDs featuring Leonard Bernstein narrating Sergei Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf, and Michael Tilson Thomas conducting Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky's The Nutcracker. Engaging introductions to classical music for children, Peter and the Wolf and The Nutcracker allow parents to bring their young ones into the world of the concert hall without leaving the comfort of home. The books include short biographies of the composers and listener's guides introducing children to the characters in Peter and the Wolf and the dances of the Nutcracker. The high-quality CDs are perfect for listening to while reading the books or on their own. Both books and CDs are engaging, entertaining first looks into the world of classical music.

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Chinese Elemental Astrology

Titolo: Chinese Elemental Astrology Sottotitolo: A first-of-kind guide to the Chinese theory of the Five Elements, Earth, Fire, Water, Wood and Metal, and how they influence astrology Autore: E.A. Crawford & Teresa Kennedy Editore: Pelanduk Publications Lingua: Inglese Luogo pubblicazione: Lumpur Malaysia Anno pubblicazione: Edizione: Seconda Pagine: 252 Formato: In 16° Legatura: Brossura editoriale cartoncino semirigido illustrato a colori Conservazione: Pari al nuovo Copie disponibili: 1 * Esaurito Extra: Editoria internazionale, introvabile in Italia Prezzo: Euro 25 Contenuto: Based on the relationship between two cycles - the twelve-year progression of animals based on the five basic elements, you can calculate the animal and element that held sway at the time of your birth and understand their influence on your character and destiny.

English Chinese the Dictionary of Linguistic

DIZIONARIO ENGLISH CHINESE THE DICTIONARY OF LINGUISTICS DC-002 Titolo - Title ENGLISH CHINESE THE DICTIONARY OF LINGUISTICS AUTORE - Author TU, JUO-YU VOCI - Item Prima parte oltre VOCI - Item Seconda parte oltre 400 LINGUA - Language ENGLISH CHINESE EDITORE - Publisher Taipei, TAIWAN ANNO - Publication Year PAGINE - Pages [] FORMATO - Size mm. 130 x 185 IMMAGINI - Images No COPERTINA - Binding rigida PESO - Weight 445 gr. STATUS come nuovo * CODICE - Code DC-002 *Condizioni: con alcun difetto nell'angolo della copertina (come da fotografia) qualche lieve segno delle macchie all' interno e nel complesso ottimo stato di conservazione. Possibilità di spedizione in tutta Italia. Se interessati contattarmi all'indirizzo mail

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Planning Design Engineering Sys CL

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Dandy, G. C. / Dandy / Warner, R., PUBLISHER: Spons Architecture Price Book, This comprehensive introduction to the scope and nature of engineering offers students a commonsense approach to the solution of engineering problems. Case studies and real-world examples are used to illustrate the role of the engineer, the type of work involved and the methodology employed in engineering practice.

The Chinese Economy Under Maoism: The Early Years,

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Chen, Nai-Ruenn / Galenson, Walter, PUBLISHER: Aldine, Over sixty years have elapsed since the Communists gained control of the Chinese mainland. The years between and were a time of constant change and periodic cataclysm--the initial purges, the Great Leap Forward, and the Cultural Revolution--all bound up with the Communist conception of how to move the country into modernity in the shortest possible time. The Chinese Economy under Maoism summarizes and evaluates the economic consequences of the Communist path to development in a concise, factual presentation that can be readily comprehended by non-economists. The authors review the major features of the Chinese economy prior to the Communist takeover and discuss the policies, performance, and problems of the individual sectors of the Chinese economy during its initial years under Communism. Included in their review are industry, agriculture, foreign trade, resource allocation, population, employment, and living standards. A concluding chapter summarizes Chinese economic growth and presents a discussion of future policy alternatives and an optimum economic policy for China. Based on important findings of Western scholars, with many original interpretations by the authors, this material is presented from a developmental point of view. Since it was originally published in , sections of the book devoted to comparative studies of progress in India and the former Soviet regime will be of particular interest now. Free of technical language and providing insights into the economy of one of the most important countries in the world, this book will be useful not only to economists but to a broad range of sinologists, political scientists, sociologists, and historians interested in the path of revolution.

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John C Parkin, Archives & Photography: Reflections on the

ISBN: , SKU: , AUTHOR: Fraser, Linda / McMordie, Michael / Simmins, Geoffrey, PUBLISHER: University of Calgary Press, Architectural practice in post-World War II Canada brought substantial change to the face of the Canadian built environment, led by the contribution of John C. Parkin. As senior partner at the Toronto-based architectural firm John B. Parkin Associates (no relation) from to the s, Parkin oversaw the creation of a large number of modernist projects, including hospitals, airports, schools, shopping malls, and factories, and received national recognition for his contributions. This richly illustrated book includes an interview with John C. Parkin and essays that examine the incorporation of art in built architecture, the influence of architectural photography in defining Modern architecture to a Canadian public, the importance of architectural archives, and the corporate structure of a large, highly successful Canadian architectural firm.

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