An introduction to the work of Vincent Van Gogh.

The Story of Art, one of the most famous and popular books on art ever written, has been a world bestseller for over four decades. Attracted by the simplicity and clarity of his writing, readers of all ages and backgrounds have found in Professor Gombrich a true master, and one who combines knowledge and wisdom with a unique gift for communicating his deep love of the subject.For the first time in many years the book has been completely redesigned. The illustrations, now in color throughout, ...

It's Not How Good You Are, It's How Good You Want to Be is a handbook of how to succeed in the world - a pocket 'bible' for the talented and timid to make the unthinkable thinkable and the impossible possible. The world's top advertising guru, Paul Arden, offers up his wisdom on issues as diverse as problem solving, responding to a brief, communicating, playing your cards right, making mistakes and creativity, all notions that can be applied to aspects of modern life. This book provides a uni...

The first-ever monograph on Reynaud-Dewar, one of today’s most celebrated multimedia artists French artist Lili Reynaud-Dewar creates environments and situations in which she uses her own body to examine the dual experience of vulnerability and empowerment that results from acts of exposing oneself to the world. Evolving through a range of media such as performance, video, installation, sound, and literature, her work considers the fluid border between public and private space, challenging ...

An introduction to the work of Claude Monet.

A global guide to the 500 works of permanently installed modern and contemporary art worth traveling to experience. Enjoy a world tour from the comfort of your reading chair or plan a detailed and engaging art itinerary for your next trip with Destination Art, the essential guide to 500 must-see examples of permanently installed art from the last 100 years. With the book's geographical organization and logistical details - including GPS coordinates, addresses, websites, and symbols indicating...

An intimate portrait of Tibetans and Buddhism by a leading Magnum photographer.

75 fail-proof recipes for delicious desserts from the world's most trusted and bestselling Italian cookbook series.Making desserts at home has never been easier! The Silver Spoon Italian Cooking School: Desserts teaches everything you need to know about making Amaretti Biscuits to a Strawberry Custard Tart to a Chocolate and Hazelnut Cake. With the illustrated step-by-step instructions, readers learn to make cookies and cakes, then advancing to pies and tarts and so many more.Readers build th...