Recounting the influence of Greek communities and their culture through Central Asia, India and Western China, from the Bronze Age through to the rise of Islam, this book examines a wealth of art and artifacts as well as literary sources to reveal the remarkable influence of Greek culture.

Smart-lighting design is a rapidly growing area of interactive and cross-disciplinary design that is defining new practices in the profession. This book focuses on the projects that use light to animate architecture and media screens; new forms of lighting in industrial zones and public areas, and interactive installations in urban spaces.

Turning away from traffic-choked streets and onto meandering country paths, urban residents increasingly are choosing to take up residence in greener pastures. Quiet and quaint, the countryside comes with its own pace of living - and depending on where you are, its own regional flair. Country and Cozy opens doors and pulls back the floral curtains to reveal a more characterful approach to interior design and decoration.  Whether it's a converted outhouse in the south of France, a Latin Ameri...