Описание: Paul Newman wore his Daytona Rolex every single day for 35 years until his death in 2008. The iconic timepiece, probably the single most sought-after watch in the world, is now in the possession of his daughter Clea, who wears it every day in his memory. Franklin Roosevelt wore an elegant gold Tiffany watch, gifted to him by a friend on his birthday, to the famous Yalta Conference where he shook the hands of Joseph Stalin and Winston Churchill. JFKs Omega worn to his presidential inauguration, Ralph Laurens watch purchased from Andy Warhols personal collection, Sir Edmund Hillarys Rolex worn during the first-ever summit of Mt.
Автор: Theresa Bane Название: Encyclopedia of Vampire Mythology ISBN: 1476681775 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781476681771 Издательство: Mare Nostrum (Eurospan) Рейтинг: Цена: 4574.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: From the earliest days of oral history to the present, the vampire myth persists among mankind`s deeply-rooted fears. This encyclopedia, with entries ranging from Abchanchu to Zmeus, includes nearly 600 different species of historical and mythological vampires, fully described and detailed.
Encyclopedia of Chinese Traditional Furniture is the first work in China and elsewhere that introduces the history and features of traditional furniture in representative regions and ethnic groups of China in a comprehensive way -- beds, chairs and stools, tables, shelves, cabinets and cupboards, screens, lattice-style doors and windows, and miscellaneous. It contains four volumes with sufficient illustrative texts and about 10,000 photos and illustrations: General Introduction, Ethnical Minorities, Regional Characteristics, and Diversified Scenarios.
General Introduction explains the basic concepts, main classification, composition, and characteristics of traditional Chinese furniture. Ethnical Minorities reviews the main characteristics in minority groups such as the Mongolian, Tibetan, Uygur, Miao, Yi, Manchu, Korean, Dai, and Naxi (Nakhi), among others. Regional Characteristics introduces the furniture made in some representative regions in China and illustrates the typical characteristics, materials, and processing methods. Diversified Scenarios discusses the furniture of royal palaces, government offices in ancient China, temples, gardens, as well as residences of officials, famous people, and common people.
The work is suitable for library collection, and as an important reference material for professionals in enterprises and research institutions specializing in furniture, interior decoration and architectural design, teachers and students devoted to furniture and industrial design, as well as readers who are interested in traditional Chinese furniture and culture.
About This Volume: Ethnical Minorities
The first book that introduces exclusively traditional Chinese furniture of minority groups, the volume details aspects of furniture of the Chinese Mongols, Tibet, Uygur, Miao, Yi, Manchu, Chinese Koreans, Dai, Naxi (Nakhi) and other minority groups. With photos and pictures, it provides readers with the basic information of some representative minorities' traditional furniture, including its origins, materials, structures, processing and shapes, contributing significantly to the heritage study of ethnical furniture.
The Encyclopedia of Chinese Traditional Furniture Set
Vol. 1: General Introduction ISBN 9781622460373
Vol. 2: Ethnical Minorities ISBN 9781622460380
Vol. 3: Regional Characteristics ISBN 9781622460397
Vol. 4: Diversified Scenarios ISBN 9781622460403
Chief Editor
Zhang Fuchang is a professor and doctoral supervisor at Jiangnan University. He is associate president and a member of the expert committee of China Industrial Design Association, a member of the expert committee of China National Furniture Association, a member of the industrial design committee of China Artists Association, and a member of the Japanese Society for the Science of Design. Prof. Zhang has been engaged in industrial design education for over 50 years and is one of the pioneers of China's industrial design education. He has published and co-published about 50 books including Chinese Folk Furniture and Indoor Furniture Design. His publications have won the Excellence Award of National Science and Technology Books, and first prize of Industrial Design of the Ministry of Light Industry, among others.
Автор: Hischak Thomas S. Название: The Thornton Wilder Encyclopedia ISBN: 1538152398 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781538152393 Издательство: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers Рейтинг: Цена: 17107.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This encyclopedia exhaustively covers Thornton Wilder, one of America`s greatest writers. It features a biography of Wilder`s life and career, followed by entries that cover the people who worked with him, friends and family members who were of great influence, and every novel, play, film script, and other literary work by Wilder.
Автор: Cogan Brian, Kelso Tony Название: Encyclopedia of Politics, the Media, and Popular Culture ISBN: 0313343799 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780313343797 Издательство: Greenwood Рейтинг: Цена: 8624.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Whether it`s television, radio, concerts, live appearances by comedians, Internet websites, or even the political party conventions themselves, the mixing of politics and popular culture is frequently on display.
Автор: Zirpolo, Lilian H. Название: Encyclopedia of michelangelo ISBN: 1538123037 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781538123034 Издательство: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers Рейтинг: Цена: 9504.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Michelangelo: A Reference Guide to His Life and Works covers his life and works. The extensive A to Z section includes hundreds of entries. The bibliography provides a comprehensive list of publications concerning his life and work.
Автор: Ness, Richard R. Название: Encyclopedia of journalists on film ISBN: 1538103591 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781538103593 Издательство: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers Рейтинг: Цена: 28512.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This book provides the most comprehensive listing of films in which journalists appear in significant roles. The encyclopedia features detailed entries for films in which the specific focus is on the practice of the profession, and shorter entries in which journalists appear as major or significant supporting characters.
Автор: Sullivan Kevin Название: The Encyclopedia Of The Ted Bundy Murders ISBN: 1948239612 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781948239615 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 2275.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: The Encyclopedia of the Ted Bundy Murders lists the names of hundreds of people involved in the case as well as dozens of locations where significant events occurred. This veritable "Who`s Who" of the Bundy murders, is a book you`ll want to keep handy as you study the case because there is no other book on the market quite like it.
Название: Encyclopedia of Contemporary Russian Culture ISBN: 0415758629 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780415758628 Издательство: Taylor&Francis Рейтинг: Цена: 8573.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: The Encyclopedia is an invaluable resource on recent and contemporary Russian culture and history for students, teachers, and researchers across the disciplines.
Автор: , Zangenberg Jьrgen K., Faust Avraham Название: The Oxford Encyclopedia of the Bible and Archaeology ISBN: 0199846537 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780199846535 Издательство: Oxford Academ Рейтинг: Цена: 100007.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: The Oxford Encyclopedia of the Bible and Archaeology represents a new way of conceiving of the relationship between archaeology and biblical studies. The Encyclopedia captures the dynamics of current scholarship and links archaeological finds to the biblical texts.
Описание: This three-volume encyclopedia is the most comprehensive and up-to-date resource on African politics ever produced. In over 100 peer-reviewed entries, readers will find authoritative overviews of the key methodologies and approaches, as well as all of the major topics in African politics, one of the fastest growing and most dynamic areas of political science. Under the editorial directorship of Nic Cheeseman and associate editors Rita Abrahamsen, Gilbert M. Khadiagala, Peace A. Medie, Rachel Beatty Riedl, and Etienne Smith, the Oxford Encyclopedia of African Politics brings together world-leading researchers from Africa, the United States, and Europe. The Encyclopedia features cutting-edge articles on a remarkably broad range of topics, and particular areas of strength include: political institutions; identity politics and the significance of ethnicity and religion; the African state and its strengths and weaknesses; development politics; economic policy and management; ideas and ideologies; international relations and regional politics; conflict, violence, and civil war; political and social movements; media and political communication; elections and democracy; research methods and approaches; and ethics and the politics of research. Each piece is clearly written and provides a concise summary of the state of the art before drawing on new ideas and evidence to push the debate forward. The volume is therefore essential reading for all who seek to understand core and emerging topics within the vast and growing literature on African politics.
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