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Die Publikation widmet sich den Beziehungen zwischen Restaurierung und Politik in der Kunst der italienischen Renaissance. Die Frage nach der Herkunft als Grundlage politischer, patrimonialer und kultureller Identit舩 bildet den Fokus der Betrachtungen. Anstatt urspr?gliche Formen und Bedeutungen wiederherzustellen, wurde die Vergangenheit entsprechend neuen...

When one man raises his sword against the world biggest empire in a quest against all odds to free his people, a battle that will be written on the pages of history rages on. This heroic 2000 year old story follows Son of Star...

If you grew up in the 1940s, '50s or '60s, you will surely recognize the delightful toys and figures that spring from these pages. Made of colorful, durable polystyrene plastic, these novelties were originally found in five and dime stores, hardware stores, and department...

Author: WhitmanISBN-10: 0794826407ISBN-13: 9780794826406Publisher: Whitman Coin ProductsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2008Pages: 2Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.22lbsSize: 7.70h x 5.80w x 0.20dNot available to be shipped via Media Mail

ADULTS COLORING BOOKS; CRAFTS; GIFT IDEAS; RELAXATION, MEMORY AND CONCENTRATION; WELLNESS AND FUN. Unleash your creativity and immerse yourself in a dream of colors, through this new style of coloring books for adults, from the illustrator Riana Roses. 50 handmade pencil and charcoal effect...

The forgotten caf where Fidel Castro and Che Guevara used to meet, a tribute to the city's ghosts, a mammoth in the metro, a cave transformed into a shrine, an underground parking lot with mosaics dating from 1930, a Baroque altarpiece made from papier...

A beautifully designed book showcasing important collections of Titanic-related memorabilia This is the first in a two-part series showcasing rare and important artifacts relating to the history of RMS Titanic. Many collectors prefer to hide their treasures away, but the items presented in these...

With a dedication to luxury and practicality, Louis Vuitton designed his unique lightweight, airtight luggage in 1854 and ensured that jetsetters all over the globe could travel in comfort and style. It was a creation that founded a fashion house and became a standard-bearer...

The classic, ever essential guide to the AR-15 Author and gunsmith Patrick Sweeney takes an inside look 5 in this first book i04 n the series that is still a must-read on the AR-15, one of the most versatile rifles in the world. The...

A smaller version of this updated and expanded book was published by The Smithsonian Institution in 1976 with the title, "Locks from Iran: Pre-Islamic to Twentieth Century." In 2019 and 2020 the author edited his original book adding new text and a great number...

Irvin R. Athearn was a pioneer in model trains beginning in the late 1940s. He started in his garage putting together O Gauge metal car kits then expanded them to include HO Scale kits. Around the mid-1950s, as a result of the purchase of...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

Locks and Keys throughout the Ages is widely considered the best book ever written on the history of locks. It is illustrated throughout with photos from the extensive Lips' Collection. It was written in 1957 by Vincent J.M. Eras, the director of one of...

If you are lucky enough to own a clock containing a wooden works clock movement, you own a rare piece of history. You are just the current steward of a piece of history. Like anything else, these clocks must be maintained.Fortunately, wooden movement clocks...

London Living presents a unique look into the homes of London-based interior designers, antique dealers, musicians, and influencers, revealed by leading interior design photographer Simon Upton. Following the success of his first book, New York Interiors, Simon Upton turns to London--a city in which...

Sloth Lined Journal Notebook: my lovely animal Perfect for... Capturing Memories and Daily Experiences Making "To Do Lists" Time Management Everyday Writing Research Notes Class Notes Creative Thinking & Brainstorming Journaling Express Gratitude Tracking Personal Patterns of Behavior Remembering Life Milestones and Bucket List...

This book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. So that the book is never forgotten we have represented this book in a print format as...

The Private Library - What we do know, what we don't know, what we ought to know about our books is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1897. Hansebooks is editor of the literature on different topic areas such as research...

This book provides an in-depth guide to the Maynooth medieval manuscripts (some 16 of them plus fragments) with illustrations. The descriptions of the manuscripts include full palaeographical / codicological details, information on the contents of the manuscripts, and their history, as far as it...

How a controversial Spanish Bishop helped find and settle an Empire in the Americas.Author: Jack E. PattersonISBN-10: 144149491XISBN-13: 9781441494917Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/20/2010Pages: 386Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.13lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.80d

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

HOW MUCH DO WE KNOW ABOUT JAPANESE MYTHOLOGY? THE ONLY NOTIONS WE KNOW ARE THOSE LEARNED AT SCHOOL... BUT THERE IS A WHOLE HIDDEN WORLD TO DISCOVER, GREAT LEGENDS AND SCARY TALES OF MYTHS AND DEMONS NEVER TOLD THAT WILL REALLY IMMERSE YOU INTO...

The art of collecting--from artist's palettes still freckled with oil paint, to sculpted picture frames, to a menagerie of wooden toy animals--associating an accumulation of kindred objects is at the core of timeless French style. French artist, designer, and talented antique hunter Marin Montagut...

Your Customers Never Stop to Use this Amazing Guide!Is this your first time purchasing a Cricut Maker machine? Do you find it hard to identify how its parts work? You are in the right place!If crafting has a big space in your heart, you...

This handbook is an in depth introduction to the theory and practice of Byzantine icon painting in egg tempera. The aim is to help all students aspire to create icons that are both sound theologically while being aesthetically beautiful. This volume focuses on the...

A much needed overview of fashion history and how to understand it with clear, jargon-free text for lay readers, collectors, as well as students of fashion history.Author: Valerie CummingISBN-10: 089676253XISBN-13: 9780896762534Publisher: Costume & Fashion Press/Quite Specific MediaLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/08/2004Pages: 144Format: PaperbackWeight: 1.19lbsSize: 9.92h x...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

This second edition of the Rees' book provides descriptions, illustrations and interestinginformation (much hitherto unpublished) on 80 categories of English tools.The tools are meticulously described and include prices (in English pounds). Includescollecting tips, toolmaker information, patents and registered designs, and more.Author: Jane Rees, Mark...

A history of International Harvester involvement in the refrigeration industry. Learn about history of how a truly International Tractor and Truck company started selling household refrigerators and freezers!More products were available to everyone - Harvester is Out of the Field and in the home,...

This book teaches about prayers. It takes persistent and continual prayers unto God, if we must witness a desire change and intervention. In this small book you will learn relevant techniques and skill on how to be steadfast on prayer.Author: Franklin N. AbazieISBN-10: 1945133686ISBN-13:...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you...

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

The top-selling ceramic figurines of the 1940s and '50s came from Madison, Wisconsin's Ceramic Arts Studio and their outstanding designer, Betty Harrington. In terms of quality, variety, and charm, her figurines are among the best of the era, enchanting, and exquisitely designed down to...

If you want to read at the speed of light, comprehend with ease and develop a memory like an elephant then keep reading.Most of us became acquainted with traditional reading back in elementary school. And most of us are still using the same old...

It is refreshing to come across an HR book that bridges the gap perfectly between the academic theory and the practicality of 'how to do it'. Dr Neil Thompson takes us on a humanistic journey that genuinely captures the human dimension of people management....

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States,...

Jim Donelan is a retired industrial engineer and the author of The Heart of Pine Cross. What does experience have to do with Jim's new book? Where there is a will there is a way. All you have to do is find that way....

In Medieval English Manuscripts and Literary Forms, Jessica Brantley offers an innovative introduction to manuscript culture that uses the artifacts themselves to open some of the most vital theoretical questions in medieval literary studies. With nearly 200 illustrations, many of them in color, the...

In An Entertaining Life, join two of the world's most celebrated designers, Paolo Moschino and Philip Vergeylen, as they share the inspirations and stories behind their life and work in London, the English countryside, and beyond. Foreword by Renowned Interior and Garden Designer Bunny...

It's All About Showing Up: The Power is in the Asking is an anthology of 45 Individual heartfelt stories written by 46 authors. The Purpose of this book is to provide examples of how implementing these important mantras can be life changing. Each story...

Fascinating personal histories are revealed through the stories of cherished objects, in this anthology celebrating the meaningful mementos of our lives. Amber Lanier Nagle has always been interested in keepsakes, whether her own or those she encounters in her friends' homes. Seemingly ordinary items--a...

This 2023 Edition is written especially for the Amateur or Professional clock repairer. The only Clock Repair Book that you need using Best Practices.Everything you need to know when Repairing Mechanical Clocks. The most comprehensive, up-to-date clock repair manual available today.Over 390 pages include...

After more than eight years of extensive research on the varnish used by the Italian Violin Makers from 1550 to 1750 A. D., it has not been possible to corroborate the results in the chemical laboratory. This is due entirely to the unavailability of...

The W.A. Sheaffer Pen Company, founded in 1912, was one of the first major writing instrument manufacturers in America to fully embrace mechanical pencils as a vital component in its business. For half a century after the introduction of the "Sharp Point" pencil in...