Animal Antics 2026 5.4 X 6.2 Box Calendar
MEME-WORTHY MOMENTS - Get ready to laugh your tail off with the 2026 Animal Antics Box Calendar. From smiling meerkats to overly dramatic owls, these creature capers are the perfect way to start your day with a grin and have you roaring with laughter all year.
Baby Animals 2026 5.4 X 6.2 Box Calendar
BABY ANIMALS - Wild and wide-eyed innocence is the unapologetic theme in this heartwarming daily calendar featuring precious little animal babies that will delight you throughout the year!
Just Pugs 2026 5.4 X 6.2 Box Calendar
PUG PRIDE - The perfect blend of loyalty, affection, playfulness, charisma, and guts, all packed into these cute canines.
What Dogs Teach Us 2026 6.5 X 8.5 Engagement Calendar
PUP PERSPECTIVES - Glean vital life lessons through charming photos and reflections inspired by our loyal companions with this spiral-bound softcover weekly planner.
Horsetrader
During the boom years of the 1980s, the massed oil wealth of the princes of Dubai and Saudi Arabia were pitted against British millionaire Robert Sangster in a battle for control of one of the world's rarest, most precious and most unpredictable commodities: top-pedigree thoroughbred racehorses.From the Jockey Club to Kentucky, from Royal Ascot to Belmont Park, high society and new money celebrated a horsebreeders' bonanza as hundreds of millions of dollars were waged in the ultimate racing gamble. Horsetrader is the thrilling, compulsive story of the rise and spectacular crash of the Sport of Kings.Robert Sangster was the man responsible for the boom. Together with Irishmen Vincent O'Brien, the world's finest trainer, and stallion master John Magnier, Sangster undertook the revolutionary policy of buying 'baby' stallions - the world's most expensive yearlings. And the man who could win at this game, they decided, was the man who bought them all. They sent prices through the roof in bidding wars fought with breathtaking daring. Top stallions became worth three times their weight in gold - the breeding rights to them became a licence to print money.This book traces the gripping story of how Sangster and his little band of Irish horsemen ransacked the world's most prestigious bloodstock auction, the Keeneland Sales in Kentucky. It witnesses too the terrible crash - the bankruptcies and the ruined thoroughbred farms. Written with the full co-operation of Sangster himself, Horsetrader is the inside track on an awesome bid to corner the thoroughbred market.
What Dogs Teach Us 2026 7 X 7 Mini Wall Calendar
PUP PERSPECTIVES - Glean 12 vital life lessons through charming photos and reflections inspired by our loyal companions, dogs!
Dogsitivity
Dogs can be highly sensitive to the sights, sounds, and smells from their environment. They can even be highly sensitive to the moods of their family members. Highly sensitive dogs can be perceived as timid, withdrawn or easily frightened, but they can also come across as reactive or aggressive. They might pull on the leash or bark excessively. They may attack your broomstick, react furiously to traffic, and exhibit peculiar habits that leave their caregivers puzzled and sometimes desperate. These dogs come in all shapes and sizes, but they share one thing in common: conditioning methods such as obedience training or traditional behavior therapy do not contribute to the dog's long-term well-being. This book is an invitation to let go of old ways, and explore a new way of living with dogs based on insight, empathy and equality.Dogsitivity uses real-life examples and the latest research on high sensitivity in both humans and dogs to inspire a more conscious, empathetic approach to the dogs we share our lives with. This revised edition focuses on our responsibility as loving caregivers, and inspires the reader to create a healthy living environment and lifestyle for both dog and human.With contributions from Geert De Bolster, Nadieh Cuijten, Dr. Pascale Trimpeneers, and Veerle Van Vlierberghe.This book has sold thousands of copies and serves as required reading material for several courses on dog behavior therapy in Europe.
The True Story of Aunt Mabel's Dead Cat
The True Story of Aunt Mabel's Dead Cat is fiction based on a true story. This hilariously funny book combines elements of true-life drama, affection for pets, living alone in one's old age, environmental issues, English history during the Industrial Revolution, and practical matters such as giving a pet a proper burial.The book is both educational and practical, but also emotional, as the author takes the reader into the very mind of a little old lady having to deal with an insurmountable problem that she finds herself having to deal with.The book was awarded a "Certificate of Excellence" award by the Cat Writers' Association in America for winning their "Entertainment" section of the international competition conducted in 2025.The book has a target audience for upper grade school students, but also adults of all ages will enjoy reading this book. The book is forty pages long which makes it an easy read in one sitting. The author includes subject matters such as early photography, familiarising oneself in a strange city, and having a simple faith in God. All these elements take the reader from the pure fiction to the practical - so necessary when finding ones way in a world that can be daunting for anyone without a personal guide to lead the way.
The Florida Meadow Manual
Learn how to transform turfgrass lawns and open spaces into biodiverse meadows with this practical and inspiring step-by-step guideToday's homeowners and landscapers are increasingly seeking to make a positive impact on the environment through the natural spaces they create. For Florida residents looking for alternatives to traditional turfgrass lawns, The Florida Meadow Manual is a timely guide. Meadows--diverse plant communities of native grasses and wildflowers--require fewer resources than lawns and provide critical habitats for pollinators and other wildlife.This book provides clear, step-by-step instructions for transforming yards, parks, and other open spaces into thriving biodiverse ecosystems. Drawing on the expertise of seasoned professionals and real-world case studies from urban and rural settings across the state, this book details the full process of creating a meadow, from site assessment and plant selection to installation and long-term maintenance. Readers will find guidance on design principles that balance ecological function with visual appeal, as well as practical strategies for managing weeds, planning mowing schedules, and addressing invasive species. Color illustrations and sample design plans showcase successful projects and offer inspiration.Blending ecological insight and hands-on advice, The Florida Meadow Manual is the perfect resource for home gardeners, land managers, and planning professionals. By making the principles behind meadow creation understandable and actionable, this book empowers readers to contribute meaningfully to Florida's environmental resilience--one meadow at a time.
Unfurled
In Unfurled: Designing a Living Home, acclaimed plant stylist Hilton Carter invites readers into the heart of his home--a personal sanctuary that has evolved, layer by layer, to reflect his style, creativity, and love for plants. In his sixth--and most personal--book, Hilton Carter reveals his creative process for transforming his Baltimore house into a true home. In this behind-the-scenes tour, from the tranquil master bedroom to the plant-filled sunroom, he shares the inspiration behind each space, talking the reader through the mood boards he creates when embarking on a room renovation and explaining the thoughts behind a design, both functional and decorative. Hilton shares how each room has "unfurled" beautifully over time, discussing how to choose color and texture, offering practical tips on room layout, and showing how to use plants to breathe life into the home. Alongside personal stories and design insights, Unfurled shows how recreate these looks in your own home--whether you're working with a guest suite or a compact shower room. With Hilton's guidance, you'll learn how to incorporate thoughtful styling, select the right plants for your rooms, and cultivate a home that is personal, nurturing, alive, and dynamic.
Home Style
A step-by-step, room-by-room, moodboard-by-moodboard guide to creating a home that reflects your personal style and the way you want to live - from acclaimed Australian-born stylist and online interiors tutor, Lucy Gough. We all want to live in a home that reflects our personalities, our experiences, our life's journey. But if we are not a professional decorator or stylist, where do we start? In this inspirational and helpful handbook, interiors stylist and tutor Lucy Gough will teach you how to understand your true style and how to implement it in how you decorate your living space. Your dream home needn't be a spacious, architecturally designed building - it could be small or rented. With this book you'll discover what YOU love and what makes YOU happy so you can surround yourself with the colors, furniture, furnishings and finishing touches that inspire you. For Lucy, every good room scheme starts with a moodboard - she explains how to create your own and features them throughout the book to explore the elements within a series of home case studies and why they work. The book includes: - How to translate magazine imagery into your home - How to create impact with art, plants and accessories - How to style your kitchen, living room, bathroom, home office and hallway - Key inspirational case studies
The Vintage Way
In the first book from Danish writer and photographer Sarah Marie Winther, discover how to decorate sustainably the Scandinavian way using vintage items. The first book from Copenhagen-based writer and photographer, Sarah Marie Winther, The Vintage Way takes you on a captivating journey through 20 beautiful Scandinavian homes that master the art of curating vintage pieces to create eclectic yet cohesive interiors. Each location is explored through glorious photographs, interesting anecdotes, valuable insights and practical tips on how to incorporate vintage elements into your home, transforming it into a stylish and sustainable haven. Alongside the profiles of gorgeous homes, Sarah covers finding hidden gems on social media, mastering the bidding game, brining old furniture back to life, and much more. Whether you're an experienced enthusiast or a newcomer to the world of vintage, this book offers a wealth of ideas that transcend trends to help you create a home that is truly timeless. Homes include: - Mid-century Minimalist - The Potter's Penthouse - On Island Time - Eclectic Seventies - Wood, Wicker and Velvet and many more...
Fourth Wing Shadows of Navarre Ultra Custom Unlined Hardcover Journal, 144pg, 120gsm, Rebecca Yarros' Empyrean Collection by Paperblanks
Rebecca Yarros reignited the romantasy genre with the release of Fourth Wing (2023), the first book in her Empyrean series. Centered around 20-year-old dragon-rider recruit Violet Sorrengail, the series defies traditional fantasy tropes by offering readers a female hero who is both formidable and deeply human. Format: Ultra Size: Width: 175mm (63/4") x Height: 230mm (9") x Depth: 18mm (3/4") Interior: Custom Unlined Page Count: 144Pages Closure: Elastic Band Colour: Black GSM (paper weight): 120 Binding Type: Smyth Sewn Cover: Hardcover Edge Printing: Yes Pouch Type: Memento Pouch Interior Paper: Custom-designed laid paper Ribbon Markers: 1 100% recycled binder boards Decorative printed cover paper FSC-certified text paper Threaded stitching and glue, as needed Acid-free sustainable forest paper
Fourth Wing Shadows of Navarre MIDI Custom Unlined Hardcover Journal, 144pg, 120gsm, Rebecca Yarros' Empyrean Collection by Paperblanks
Rebecca Yarros reignited the romantasy genre with the release of Fourth Wing (2023), the first book in her Empyrean series. Centered around 20-year-old dragon-rider recruit Violet Sorrengail, the series defies traditional fantasy tropes by offering readers a female hero who is both formidable and deeply human. Format: Midi Size: Width: 120mm (43/4") x Height: 180mm (7") x Depth: 18mm (3/4") Interior: Custom Unlined Page Count: 144Pages Closure: Elastic Band Colour: Black GSM (paper weight): 120 Binding Type: Smyth Sewn Cover: Hardcover Edge Printing: Yes Pouch Type: Memento Pouch Interior Paper: Custom-designed laid paper Ribbon Markers: 1 100% recycled binder boards Decorative printed cover paper FSC-certified text paper Threaded stitching and glue, as needed Acid-free sustainable forest paper
Fourth Wing Shadows of Navarre MIDI Custom Lined Hardcover Journal, 144pg, 120gsm, Rebecca Yarros' Empyrean Collection by Paperblanks
Rebecca Yarros reignited the romantasy genre with the release of Fourth Wing (2023), the first book in her Empyrean series. Centered around 20-year-old dragon-rider recruit Violet Sorrengail, the series defies traditional fantasy tropes by offering readers a female hero who is both formidable and deeply human. Format: Midi Size: Width: 120mm (43/4") x Height: 180mm (7") x Depth: 18mm (3/4") Interior: Custom Lined Page Count: 144Pages Closure: Elastic Band Colour: Black GSM (paper weight): 120 Binding Type: Smyth Sewn Cover: Hardcover Edge Printing: Yes Pouch Type: Memento Pouch Interior Paper: Custom-designed laid paper Ribbon Markers: 1 100% recycled binder boards Decorative printed cover paper FSC-certified text paper Threaded stitching and glue, as needed Acid-free sustainable forest paper
Dominique
The case of a psychotic 14 year-old boy presented in its full form by the renowned French psychoanalyst. With transcription of comments and reactions made by the child, his parents and the therapist. Francoise Dolto stands alongside Jacques Lacan as a leading light of the Other French school, her research was integrated into schools, hospitals and popular media at a national level. First published in 1971, reading Dominique now gives a granular portrait of an adolescent's subjectivity and its familial and state inheritance. As such the book is an historical example of how the secular Republic of Metropolitan France produced forms of thought. Translated by Ivan Kats, revised by Lionel and Sham Bailly, and with an Afterword by Michael Ryzner-Basiewicz.
One Man Army
'"I am for war, but when I write, they are for peace!"W. J. Manares a. k. a. Willer Jun Araneta Manares is a one-of-a-kind persona in the literary scene of Aklan - the oldest province in the Philippines. The sardonic yet whimsical author of the Philippines since 1999. He authored more than 69 published books and counting. He's a lesser-known worldbuilder and storyteller.
The Modern Japanese Garden
The definitive survey of Japanese gardens and a beautiful investigation of the relationship between nature and modernity through the lens of 50 public gardens in Japan--an invaluable design resource on the subject. The Modern Japanese Garden is a celebration of the immense diversity of garden designs in Japan, from animist-infused, prototypical stone arrangements placed in sacred groves, to extraordinary post-war innovations. In a beautifully designed package, it is an object to treasure, one that examines post-war shifts in attitudes towards the contemporary garden as they moved from status symbols and expressions of influence to spaces of healing, mediation, and connection to nature. It is intended for both horticultural and general readers with an interest in landscape design and Japan's contemporary lifestyle, featuring gardens from across Japan that offer insight into some of the most renowned Japanese designers across history. These gardens are not simply gardens, but points of convergence for several art forms and cultural practices, from the tea ceremony to Zen meditation. With stunning photographs and an artful, minimalist design, The Modern Japanese Garden integrates garden portraits with brief essays from notable specialists in the fields of landscape design, garden aesthetics, and architecture, including Shyunmo Masuno, Japan's leading garden designer, monk, and author of The Art of Simple Living. Includes a foreword by internationally bestselling author, Pico Iyer.
Breaking the Chains Within
In Breaking the Chains Within, equine guide and transformational coach Cindy Hartzell invites you into a deeply personal and soul-stirring journey of healing, empowerment, and inner peace-through the intuitive wisdom of the herd.Blending memoir and mentorship, this powerful book traces Cindy's path as she broke free from the invisible chains of fear, emotional trauma, and self-doubt that had shaped her life. Alongside her trusted horses-RC, Rocky, Dakota, and others-Cindy discovered that true freedom comes not through striving or control, but through embodied presence, vulnerability, and trust.Through vivid storytelling and heartfelt reflection, you'll witness how horses became mirrors for Cindy's growth, each one offering sacred lessons about boundaries, leadership, connection, and compassion. Drawing from her Heart & Soul Connection program, she shares powerful tools to help you: Release emotional patterns and survival roles that no longer serve youCultivate trust and truth in your relationship with yourself and othersEmbrace your vulnerability as the gateway to strengthReconnect to your body, your voice, and your purposeExperience the healing impact of presence and partnershipWhether you're a lifelong horsewoman or someone simply seeking reconnection with your authentic self, Breaking the Chains Within will meet you exactly where you are-with raw truth, gentle guidance, and the profound reminder that you are not broken. You are becoming.Let the herd walk with you. Your freedom is not only possible-it's already calling.
Dog Parenting
Solve real-life behavioural issues and strengthen your bond with your dog with this simple illustrated guide to dog training. "You need this book." - Oh My Dog! Do you want to teach your dog good behaviors? Have you ever wished you could read their body language and interpret their expressions? The answer is dog parenting! Dog parenting is a form of training that's rooted in understanding how your dog sees the world. With step-by-step instructions and simple, proven training techniques, this book will help you to achieve the behaviors you want to see, whilst deepening the bond between you and your four-legged best friend. Written by dog behavior experts Amy Pike, Beth Mullen and Tara Murtagh, this handy guide will help you to meet your dog on their level and solve real-life issues, including: - Toilet training - Anxiety issues - Obedience - Interpreting your dog's behavior - And much more! This warm-hearted infographic guide will be the only dog behavior book you will ever need!
Screens and Shadows Articles on Media, Culture and Change
'Screens and Shadows: Articles on Media, Culture and Change is a collection of essays exploring how technology reshapes culture, memory, and human connection. Written by voices ranging from scholars and therapists to filmmakers and poets, these reflections reveal both the brilliance and the burdens of our digital age, and invite us to pause, question, and reimagine how we live with our screens.Screens and Shadows is written by various authors namely, Triveni Dubey 'Manish', Vais Siddiqui, Saumia Takru, Ankit Sabharwal, Deepti Dhawan, Rishabh 'Kridious'
A History of Gardening, 1800-1960
Explores the transformation of gardening from 1800 to 1960, highlighting innovations, styles, and social changes.Between 1800 and 1960, gardening underwent a massive transformation, changing almost beyond recognition. It was a period when the concept of gardening as a leisure activity emerged, along with a vast array of changes in garden styles, plant breeding, the arrival of horticultural societies and shows, brands such as Suttons Seeds, and mass market tourism to garden sites. New retail styles even emerged with the advent of garden centres and containerised plants. Entrepreneurs took advantage of new technology to create products such as lawnmowers, the Wardian case terrarium and the strawberry canopy. Plant specialists searched out exotic plants from far-flung corners of the earth, risking their lives to bring back unusual specimens. Women took up gardening creating careers in a sector that had previously regarded them as little more than capable of doing light weeding or arranging flowers. New standards were established for training, products, plants and seed quality, resulting in the arrival of seeds such as Tom Thumb lettuce and frilly edged sweet peas that are still grown today.As recognition grew of the need for a green environment, green spaces and public parks accessible to all, gardening styles underwent considerable changes. This resulted in the creation of designs that have become extremely familiar such as carpet bedding so beloved of municipal gardens, rockeries, vegetable rotation, shrubberies, walled gardens, cottage gardens, roof and window gardens. It was a period which even saw garden gnomes taking up residence in gardens large and small.
Chlorophyll in His Veins
J. C. Raulston, described by the New York Times upon his untimely death as "a generous-spirited giant among horticulturists," changed the availability of plants in North Carolina, the South, and beyond. Bobby J. Ward, the foremost authority on Raulston's life, offers a portrait of the legendary figure that will captivate general readers, amateur gardeners, and horticulturists alike.Chlorophyll in His Veins chronicles Raulston's life from his Oklahoma boyhood, through his horticultural education, army service in Vietnam, research and teaching, and experiences as a gay man. It also includes his greatest achievements: the establishment of the arboretum at North Carolina State University in Raleigh (now bearing his name), the creation of a free plant distribution system for the nursery industry, and the mentorship of some of today's most prominent horticulturists. The fraught personal life revealed in Raulston's journals and letters contrasts with his outgoing public persona, reflecting the influences and pressures that produced his triumphs and heartbreaks. This book includes lists of Raulston's honors and excerpts from his lectures, plant introductions, and personal writings that illuminate the care, passion, and dedication that Raulston brought to his mantra: "Plan--and plant for a better world."
Elements of Timeless Style
From the New York Times bestselling author of Elements of Style, Erin Gates, a stunningly inspirational and personal book filled with crisp takeaway advice for anyone designing their "forever" home--or any space they want to feel like a forever home. Erin Gates is beloved for her unique blend of American approachability and elegance. The author of the bestselling classic Elements of Style, Erin now broadens her lens by looking at nine homes to learn how each homeowner approached the space to make it livable, versatile, and beautiful. The first home in the book is hers--and, in true Erin fashion, she shares her process, fumbles and all. Your home is your sanctuary--a safe space that nurtures your emotional, physical, and mental well-being. In Elements of Timeless Style, Erin shares her decades of expertise to guide you in making thoughtful choices, big and small, that enhance your living space. She empowers you to make confident investments, so you and your home evolve together. Organized by the nine home projects, Erin anticipates and answers every remodeling and decorating question, from the mundane to the material. Each home showcases a unique approach, shunning cookie-cutter solutions in favor of personalized, imaginative designs that celebrate individuality and personal taste. With insights on budgeting, decision-making, and design phases, Elements of Timeless Style is for anyone who wants a thought partner in design, whether you're overhauling your entire space or making intentional, gradual changes.
Puppies 2026 7 X 7 Mini Wall Calendar
PUPPY LOVE - You can almost smell the puppy breath. Let the sweet, playful, endearing nature of these lovable pups make your year extra special. From their soulful eyes to their waggly tails, the furry fluffballs featured in the 2026 Puppies 7" x 7" Wall Calendar are the epitome of cuteness.
Yellow Labs 2026 12 X 12 Wall Calendar
LOYAL COMPANIONS - The Just Yellow Labs 2026 Wall Calendar showcases the intelligence, playfulness, and golden-hearted loyalty of these beloved retrievers in stunning seasonal settings. A perfect addition to any dog lover's space, this calendar celebrates the charm of Yellow Labs all year long.
Dream Home DIY
Dream Home DIY is a comprehensive room-by-room guide to upcycling your dream home for less, featuring 35 innovative upcycling and DIY projects that bring elevated style and sustainability into your space. Join Jaharn Quinn, a passionate thrifter and upcycling enthusiast, as she reveals the joy of discovering hidden gems in second-hand furniture and transforming them with creativity and elbow grease. This book is the ultimate toolkit for upcycling, featuring practical 'how-to' guides, checklists and stylish projects for your home. Whether you're a homeowner or a renter, Jaharn will guide you through the art of finding value in what others might overlook, from revamping old mirrors with styrofoam details to using PVC piping to craft a unique dining table. With her step-by-step instructions, you'll learn how to navigate thrift stores like a pro, master new tools, and turn everyday materials into extraordinary pieces. In a world where the cost of living is rising and the allure of high-end interiors seems out of reach, Dream Home DIY offers a refreshing approach. It's about making the most of what you have, embracing sustainability and designing a space that's truly yours. Transform your home, save money and make a positive impact on the planet with Dream Home DIY. Your dream home is just a DIY project away!
Courtyard Homes
A global tour of remarkable homes designed around nature-filled, light-filtering outdoor retreatsCourtyards are the heart of the home. Serving as centerpieces around which the rest of the living spaces flow, these private, tranquil spaces offer a connection to the sky and earth. This captivating global survey invites readers into 20 extraordinary contemporary courtyard residences, each uniquely designed to integrate the natural environment into everyday life.Richly illustrated with more than 150 color photographs, Courtyard Homes features a diverse range of homes designed by distinguished architects and designers from around the world, including Craig Steely Architecture, mwworks, Mary English and Xavier Vendrell Architects, Leckie Studio, Pr獺ctica Arquitectura, Shieh Arquitetos Associados, Fria Folket + Hanna Michelson, Matharoo Associates, Ted'A Arquitectes, Pham Huu Son Architects, Eliza Blair Architecture and Studio MKN, and Breakspear Architects. From a triangular courtyard in an off-grid home in Hawaii, to twin oculi punched into a concrete home in Mexico, to a plant-filled central courtyard in Australia, these awe-inspiring spaces reveal the creative ways that homeowners and designers have embraced innovative, nature-infused living.
House Love
Step into the airy, light-filled, exquisitely detailed homes of the Florida-based firm Moor Baker Architects in this first book on their workOver the past three decades, Moor Baker Architects has gained a stellar reputation for creating timeless houses that prioritize clients' preferences, climate considerations, and charm. In recognition of their excellence, the firm has received numerous prestigious design accolades, most recently a Palladio Award and a pair of Addison Mizner Awards from the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art.As the eleven projects featured in this first monograph of their work demonstrate, Moor Baker is an "everything matters" firm, down to the doorknobs and hinges. They care about craftsmanship, about choosing materials that improve with age, and, most important, about designing homes that their clients will cherish.Based in Florida, their architecture is exemplary for warm climes, emphasizing airiness, openness, and indoor-outdoor living. Written by Chris Baker, illustrated with Jessica Klewicki Glynn's limpid photographs--styled by Mary Juckiewicz--and Peter Moor's drawings, and featuring the work of renowned designers such as interior designer Tom Scheerer and landscape architect Mario Nievera, House Love is sure to endear and endure.
Contemporary Living Yearbook 2026
Eighty-six new private residences and apartments by renowned architects and interior designers from all over the world. The eighth edition of this bestseller celebrates 86 of the most beautiful houses and apartments from all over the world, containing exclusive new projects from renowned architects, interior designers and experienced professionals. Published to coincide with Contemporary Living Yearbook 2026 is Timeless Living Yearbook 2026 ISBN 9782875501578, which emphasizes classic and more traditional forms. Both Yearbooks complement each other perfectly and together offer a selection of dozens of recently finished villas, country houses, townhouses and apartments.
Retrouvius
London-based design studio Retrouvius has carved a unique and important niche in the interior design and architecture spheres by blending architectural salvage with innovative design. Every project is a reinvention of the past and a promise made to our shared future. In a world increasingly defined by the fleeting and the disposable, Retrouvius stands as a beacon of sustainability, creativity, and enduring beauty in interior design. Each space transformed by the studio is imbued with a history and a character uniquely its own, and a deep respect and sensitivity for original, historic designs and materials. As interior designers and architects increasingly adopt sustainable practices to reduce their environmental footprint, Retrouvius has been discovering new life in the old and patinaed, new purpose in the centuries overlooked. Its work is a testament to the belief that sustainability can be synonymous with sophistication, and that the past can beautifully and intelligently inform the present. This important volume is an invitation to explore the world of Retrouvius through the design studio's most significant projects. Through stunning photography and insightful texts, this book journeys into the heart of spaces that are as functional as they are artful, as timeless as they are tailored to contemporary living.
The Frick Collection: The Historic Interiors
After a multiyear renovation, The Frick Collection returns to its lauded Gilded Age mansion on New York's Fifth Avenue. Spectacular photography by Miguel Flores-Vianna and insightful text by Xavier F. Salomon, the museum's chief curator, unite to celebrate one of the preeminent fine and decorative art collections in the world. Richly illustrated with newly commissioned photography, this publication chronicles the history of the iconic 1914 residence of industrialist Henry Clay Frick, while offering a room-by-room tour that showcases each space's evolution from a private residence to part of The Frick Collection. The personal and cultural significance of the mansion's interiors is explored, from the stately drawing rooms and intimate boudoirs to the galleries that house masterpieces by Bellini, Fragonard, Goya, Ingres, Manet, Rembrandt, Titian, and Vermeer. The mansion at One East Seventieth Street stands as a testament to Frick's refined taste, immense wealth, and unparalleled art collection. The reader will experience a captivating exploration of the mansion's creation, from Frick's initial vision of a "comfortable, well-arranged house, simple, in good taste, and not ostentatious" to the multifaceted collaboration between the strong-willed patron and his team of architects, interior decorators (including Sir Charles Carrick Allom and Elsie de Wolfe), and art dealers. This book is a reintroduction to the marvels of the Frick's collections and an introduction to the gloriously revived interiors of an internationally lauded jewel of a museum.
Frida
The new title in a successful series of photographic Biographies, including also Coco Chanel, Jackie Kennedy and Marilyn Monroe. Famous for both her paintings as well as her unique personality and multifaceted life. The perfect coffee table book, but so much more! For queer youth, aspiring artists, women and anyone with a rebellious spirit looking to feel inspired Frida the woman. Frida the artist. Frida the icon. Fragile and indomitable, she made herself a work of art, celebrating the beauty of imperfection. Hers was an existence made of passion, revolution, brightly colored clothes, and paintings that mirrored her dances with death and love for life. A life like hers requires splendid images and intense text chronicling its many adventures. From her childhood to the accident, from her discovery of painting and the ties with extraordinary characters such as Andr矇 Breton, Tina Modotti, Lev Trotsky, to her legendary marriage to Diego Rivera and her enchantment with the Casa Azul. This stunning book is an homage to the human being who became a symbol of emancipation and freedom. A hymn to diversity and joie de vivre, dedicated to all women of the world.
The Family Home
In The Family Home, parents of five Courtney and Michael Adamo share how you can create a space that suits your pre-kids style but also meets the needs of a growing family. With stunning photography of homes of all shapes and sizes, from sprawling spaces in California and Byron Bay to inner-city London pads, Courtney and Michael share tips for how your home can inspire play, encourage kids to be independent and be a practical yet beautiful place that the whole family will enjoy being in. Whether it's how to store all the shoes that accumulate by the door, clever ways to display children's artwork, embracing small nooks and crannies, or planning a shared kids' bedroom, The Family Home is full of beautiful ideas to inspire you to make your house a home.
Becoming a Composer
'Singer, composer, musician . . . Renaissance Woman of contemporary music.' - Observer I am a composer. A composer of classical music. Quite honestly I am not quite sure how that happened to a girl born in Belize and brought up in Tottenham . . . It is clear that composing found me. It crept up on me and wouldn't let me out of its grasp. Now a leading international composer and a singer-songwriter, Errollyn Wallen is as much at home in jazz and pop as in the classical world. Part memoir, Becoming a Composer offers an intriguing glimpse into the mind and motivation of a composer and covers aspects of Wallen's sometimes troubled childhood, and her experiences of growing up as a black composer in the UK. It includes a collection of observations, diaries following the progress of new works and essays and seeks to shed light on the way a composer sees and hears the world.
My Sweet Orange Tree
A WORLDWIDE CLASSIC OF CHILDREN'S LITERATURE: a moving, life-affirming story of a mischevious boy from Brazil and the power of kindness and imagination. Meet Zez矇 - Brazil's naughtiest and most loveable boy, his talent for mischief matched only by his great kindness. When he grows up he wants to be a poet with a bow-tie, but for now, he entertains himself playing pranks on the residents of his family's poor Rio de Janeiro neighborhood and inventing friends to play with. Zez矇's pranks can be a little too mischievous - at least, so say his parents, who punish him harshly when he misbehaves. His father is out of work and the family unhappiness falls hardest on Zez矇, the second-youngest of seven siblings. That is, until he meets a real friend, and his life begins to change. With the help of Pinkie, the talking orange tree, Manuel, who gives Zez矇 rides in his car, and with his own endless supply of resourcefulness and imagination, Zez矇 will triumph over any adversity. This worldwide classic of children's literature has never been out of print in Brazil since it was first published in 1968. Translated into an astonishing number of languages, it has won the hearts of millions of young readers from Korea to Turkey, Poland to Thailand, and many other countries too, with its inimitable blend of the heart-rending and the whimsical.
Bold: The Interiors of Drake/Anderson
The first book from Drake/Anderson illustrates the award-winning firm's opulent modernist design with interiors that are as unique and expressive as they are inviting and livable. Principals Jamie Drake and Caleb Anderson delight in creating imaginative rooms that emphasize the precious alongside the everyday. Drake is known for his fearless use of color as well as his fashion-conscious sensibility. Anderson is lauded for his layered approach and the confidence with which he juxtaposes a variety of historic periods. While firmly focused on contemporary design, their work harkens back to the legendary designers and decorators of yesterday. Drake/Anderson's deeply informed yet accessible modernist sensibility is exemplified by eleven remarkable residences, from Manhattan to London to Arizona, in a full spectrum of rich jewel tones and textures. In an aerie with panoramic views, the pair devised a platinum-and-pearl backdrop for a provocative potpourri of materials--wood, lacquer, stone, gypsum, glass, velvet, leather, mirror, and bronze. Whether refashioning a private oasis in the woods, where contemporary pieces mix with custom items of the firm's design, or bringing a stately 1910 house fully into the present by amalgamating the owners' antiques with modern and contemporary art, Drake/Anderson embraces a dynamic eclecticism all its own.
The Matrilines of the Egyptian Arabian Horse Volume I
Controversy over the meaning of the term purebred Arabian horse has been at the center of the debate. Beyond this question, the validity and accuracy of the recorded pedigrees, once considered an unimpeachable source of the genetic composition of many specific Arabian horses have been questioned. The two issues are closely connected. There is simply no escape from the dilemma. The controversy over Arabian horse pedigree accuracy has had a direct and significant effect on the decision-making process in Arabian horse breeding operations throughout the world. Animal pedigrees, like human pedigrees, are at times flawed. Accidents have been known to happen even in the best regulated families. All of this would be of only marginal interest except for the fact that modern scientific methods now exist that can ferret out these errors and establish the true family relationships of individual Arabian horses living today. The purpose in writing this book is to present an original DNA research study of Egyptian Arabian matrilines presented in Chapter Ten. This study provides a catalogue of the mitochondrial DNA identity of all surviving matrilines tabulated in the Egyptian Arab horse breeding records, as defined by Colin Pearson in The ArabianHorse Families of Egypt, Alexander Heriot and Co. Ltd., published in 1988. The Pearson book was chosen as the gold standard for this study because of his meticulous and thorough research methods. Pearson was motivated by a deeply felt attraction to the horses of Egypt, as well as a sense of academic zeal in connection with the questions of the origins of the horses. He was not partisan in matters of documentary conflict. He was, as his editors Kees Mol and James Fleming noted, motivated by an unwavering commitment to eliminating conjecture in his work. Where gaps and inconsistencies were found, he noted these. He did not speculate on possible interpretations.
Native and Non-Native Perennials for Prince Edward Island
Native and Non-Native Perennials for Prince Edward Island: A Pictorial Library Volume 2: Third EditionThe idea of developing a pictorial library of native and non-native perennials for Prince Edward Island originated over twenty years ago while the author was traveling through South Carolina. Following a visit to an arboretum with educational resources on-site, the author was inspired to develop such an arboretum on Prince Edward Island, in doing so, the author established winter hardiness trials with plant species hybrid and cultivars from worldwide sources and provides tours and educational sessions to the disabled and other interested groups outlining plant identification features, cultural information, impactful native and invasive pests, height, form, timing of flowering. The library will also outline common methods of propagation, invasive plant potential of the plant in question in "Prince Edward Island"'s climatic and environmental conditions."
Tuscan Rooms
An exclusive look into Tuscan interiors that have the hallmarks of Cabana magazine's coverage of remarkable, eclectic, and dramatic spaces. Tuscany's historical residences tell stories that no mere guidebook can capture. The houses that dot the landscape--from the stately Medici villas to the more humble yet charming farmhouses--are not just structures but also symbols of a way of life, a lasting testament to the fusion of an agrarian lifestyle, picturesque towns, notable architecture, fine craft, and art. In the book's foreword, Cabana founder Mondadori writes, "Tuscany is not merely a region; it is a living canvas, a dreamscape that has cradled the imagination of artists, poets, and thinkers for centuries." The interiors presented in this book are a celebration of the talents of the diverse contemporary homeowners, who are keeping the region's creative spirit alive. Houses brim with the output of skilled craftsmen, exquisite tapestries, brocades and damasks, objects arranged as if painterly still lifes, fantastical murals, rare books, furniture from a range of periods, and fine porcelain. The houses, many published here for the first time, include a gentle hilltop in Chianti where late interior designer Manfredi della Gherardesca filled his family's castle with superb collections of decorative and fine arts; a rustic coastal retreat where the boundaries between indoor and outdoor are blurred; the Pucci family palace, where a kaleidoscopic twentieth-century fashion phenomenon was born in a Renaissance setting; and a country hideaway where local decorative arts are astutely paired with more worldly objects, a colorful patchwork of Argentinian and Moroccan carpets and African figurines. Tuscany is the birthplace of Renaissance art and thought, a creative explosion that still resonates today. The interiors in this book are a testament to the ongoing legacy of creative rebirth in a most glorious setting.
Ikebana
This beautifully illustrated volume celebrates the Japanese art of arranging flowers with reproductions of classical seventeenth-century artworks from the New York Public Library's Spencer Collection. Meticulous reproductions of sublime paintings showcase rikka, the oldest and most traditional form of flower arranging, which is linked to the Ikenobō school, Japan's first and largest school of ikebana. The images presented here perfectly illustrate the main principles of ikebana--harmonious juxtaposition of flowers, balance between foliage (leaves, fronds, reeds, etc.) and branches, and naturalistic compositions for display. Several schools and styles of ikebana have evolved over the centuries. The rikka style is characterized by the use of erect branches and flowers to display a marked verticality in order to express the beauty of a natural landscape in a single vase. The floral arrangements in this collection date back to the Ikenobō Grand Master of Kyoto's Rokkakudō Temple and his disciples from the Ashikaga Shogunate (1336-1573). These flower arrangements were officially documented by Igai Sansaemon in 1673 in artworks printed xylographically and then hand-colored using the gansai watercolor technique. The reproductions are accompanied by authoritative text by one of the world's leading authorities on Japanese art. Today, ikebana remains one of Japan's most popular art forms, and it is increasingly embraced by flower arrangers around the world. It is a wonderfully meditative and contemplative form of creative and personal expression, allowing practitioners to flee their daily cares into a world of balance, order, serenity, and beauty.
The Seaside House
Irresistible interiors that capture the essence of seaside living. Everyone dreams of a house by the sea, and this book presents the best examples of homes for escaping to the serenity of the seaside. Beautifully photographed interiors, exteriors, gardens, and patios offer a peek into these appealing homes, including Martha Stewart's Seal Harbor, Maine, residence, Donna Karan's Zen-like East Hampton retreat, Tommy Hilfiger's Pop art-inspired Miami house, and Giorgio Armani's Antigua getaway. Such top designers as Martyn Lawrence Bullard, Steven Gambrel, and Ken Fulk have decorated these lovely and inspiring homes--in quintessential seaside communities, including Block Island, Harbor Island, Malibu, and Martha's Vineyard. A seaside house is a place to unwind in a relaxed setting--white floorboards, whimsical nautical touches, pastel tones, and vivid colors. Indoor-outdoor living is the norm. Yet it is also a place to entertain friends and family in style and can express a range of chic decorating and design tastes. From clean, modern beach houses to traditional-style cottages, these breathtaking interiors--presented by a team known for style and taste--will inspire homeowners, designers, and anyone who loves a water view.
Inventing the California Look
The influential rooms of Elkins, Taylor, Dickinson, and other great talents--as photographed by Fred Lyon--represent the innovation and splendor of postwar Northern California interiors, which continue to inspire the work of designers today. From the 1940s to the 1980s, some of the best resi-dences in Northern California were decorated by a coterie of designers whose names were once recognized only by the cognoscenti of interior design. From Frances Elkins and Tony Hail, with their aristocratic aesthetics, to Michael Taylor and John Dickinson, with their bold fantasies, these designers created revolutionary settings that were idiomatic of their time and place--fresh, luxurious spaces complementing the various terrains and lifestyles of the northern part of the state. Fred Lyon (b. 1924) is perhaps the only photographer who knew and documented the work of this talented group. Akin to what Julius Shulman was doing in Southern California, Lyon worked closely with the designers and magazine editors to help shape the look for posterity. In the years following the work of these giants, most of the spaces they created are gone or vastly changed, replaced by different tastes and new styles. Now re-appreciated for their artistry, we can relive this exciting era through Lyon's superb photography.
The Murder Game
From The Murder of Roger Ackroyd to Magpie Murders, and related diversions including cryptic crosswords and Cain's Jawbone, The Murder Game examines the games authors played with their readers and the importance of puzzles in Golden Age whodunits.With books flourishing in the 1920s and '30s like never before, no genre was more innovative or popular than detective fiction. It was an era that saw the emergence of Agatha Christie, Dorothy L. Sayers, John Dickson Carr, Ellery Queen and dozens of other authors who became household names for a generation of readers.The Golden Age of Detection has enjoyed a great resurgence of interest in recent years, with publishers mining back catalogues to bring the best of yesteryear to very receptive new audiences. What is it about a literary movement that took off in the 1920s that still appeals to book lovers in the 2020s?In this authoritative new study, John Curran reveals that it is the ludic qualities of classic crime fiction that continue to intrigue. At its heart is the 'whodunit' game between writer and reader, but there is also the game between detective and murderer, between publisher and book-buyer, even between the writers themselves.Coinciding with an increase in leisure time and literacy, the Golden Age also saw the development of the crossword, the growth of bridge and Mahjong, the enduring popularity of jigsaws and the emergence of Cluedo - all activities requiring the 'little grey cells'. The Murder Game considers all of these, and many other sporting and competitive recreations, helping to explain the reading public's ongoing love affair with the Golden Age.
Mastering Raised Bed Gardening For Beginners
Grow Fresh, Healthy Vegetables in Just 30 Days-Even If You've Never Planted a Thing in Your Life!Skip the guesswork and create a thriving raised bed garden with zero stress, back-breaking labor, or expensive tools-no green thumb required. Have you always wanted to grow your own food but felt overwhelmed by where to start? Maybe you've tried before, only to end up with wilted plants, messy soil, and a heap of frustration. The truth is, traditional gardening can feel complicated-especially when you're short on space, time, or experience.That's where Mastering Raised Bed Gardening for Beginners comes in. This simple, step-by-step guide shows you exactly how to design, build, plant, and harvest your own lush garden-without digging, guesswork, or failure.Plant a flourishing garden in minimal space with a garden book that includes: Build your first raised bed in a weekend - using simple materials and no power tools or DIY experience needed.Get the perfect soil mix recipe - for rich, productive beds that make your plants thrive (even in poor native soil).Control pests naturally- keep your crops chemical-free with easy, organic solutions that really work.Seasonal planting guides and companion planting - find tricks to grow more food in less space-year-round!Feel confident every step of the way with clear instructions, practical tips, and answers to common beginner questions.Think you don't have time, space, or gardening skills? This book was made for beginners with busy lives, small yards, or no experience at all.Even if you've killed every plant you've ever owned, these simple strategies will set you up for success-quickly, affordably, and stress-free.
Symposium
HarperCollins is proud to present a range of best-loved, essential classics. He whom Love touches not walks in darkness. At an elite Athenian drinking party in 416 BCE, a group of friends take their turn to speak in praise of Eros, god of love. At this symposium the guests, including statesmen, playwrights, poets and Plato's teacher, the famed philosopher Socrates, discuss love's role in beauty, virtue, immortality, and shaping the world they live in.Plato's deft retelling weaves together myth, drama and philosophy in search of deeper understanding of love. Held up as an example of the Socratic Method, central to the development of western thought, teaching and debate, The Symposium went on to shape philosophy for centuries to come.
