Philip Wilkinson
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This user-friendly guide to English architecture up to the mid-twentieth century is divided into styles with examples highlighted (e.g. the Tower of London for Norman Architecture), complemented by original prints which sets this quality book apart from other guides. The detailed 18th and 19th century (and later) prints enable the reader to understand just what makes these styles so important and have the advantage of being much clearer than much...
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Colonel Wilkinson spent 31 years in the British Army with the Royal Artillery, commando and parachute brigades and special forces. In his last job in the army, he was the principal author of the first British Joint Warfare Publication (JWP 3-50 Peace Support Operations). During his military service he gradually came to the understanding that the achievement of peace required a comprehensive approach that addressed the causes and consequences of conflict...
3) Islam
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Discover the faith, culture, and history that have shaped the modern Islamic world.
6) Christianity
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DK Pub
Pub. Date
c2006
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72 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm.
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Text and photographs explore the faith of Christianity from its origins to its role in the 21st century.
7) Buddhism
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DK Pub
Pub. Date
c2003
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64 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm.
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Provides an introduction to Buddhism, discussing the history, beliefs, key figures, and practices of the religion.
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DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2013.
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256 pages : color illustrations ; 31 cm
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"The ultimate illustrated guide to more than 100 icons of international design from the everyday to the avant-garde, from the Barcelona chair and the Ekco radio to the Citroën DS and the iPad."--P. [4] of cover.
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""Thou and thine, Hester Prynne, belong to me." With these chilling words a husband claims his wife after a two-year absence. But the child she clutches is not his, and Hester wears a scarlet "A" upon her breast, the sign of adultery visible to all. Under an assumed name, her husband begins his vindictive search for her lover, determined to expose what Hester is equally determined to protect. Defiant and proud, Hester witnesses the degradation of...
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DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2014.
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232 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
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An illustrated and annotated guide takes a look at the artists, builders, and inspiration behind the LEGO Architecture series, exploring the creative process and how the artists translated iconic buildings into LEGO sets.
15) Early humans
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DK
Pub. Date
2005
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72 p. : ill. (some col.), col. maps ; 29 cm.
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Text and photographs present a description of early humans, their origins, their tools and weapons, how they hunted and foraged for food, and the role of family life, money, religion, and magic.
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DK
Pub. Date
2015.
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480 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 31 cm
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"Design: The Definitive Visual History lays out the complete evolution of design, from its origins in early cultures to the contemporary design -- physical and digital -- of today. This comprehensive volume covers every major design movement, along with the iconic designers and manufacturers who influenced everyday life through the objects and buildings they created. Arranged chronologically, Design moves decade-by-decade from the 1850s onward to...