During the First World War the old medieval City of Ypres was the centre of one of the most notorious battlefields of war: the Ypres Salient. Today Ypres is generally considered one of the best examples of post-conflict reconstruction. Full of stories of resilience and regeneration, and typical examples of Ypres post-war architecture.
The photographs are a compact summary of Bob Mazzers' work since the 1960s: photographs from London, including the famous Underground images; hippie life in Wales; loving life in France; expanding life in the USA and local life in Hastings.
Sculpting the Land, by award winning landscape architect Diana Armstrong Bell, is a homage to her unique interpretation of the possibilities of landscape design. A selection of her aesthetically compelling projects, many of which have won international design competitions, show the influence of her study of abstract art.
An outstanding collection of historic photographs of the people of Monemvasia, illustrating the social bonds and institutions, which hold a society together within a unique physical and historic environment.
Written by Lord Howell who has 60 years experience in high politics serving in three government administrations. Offers a new insight into the inner workings of previous governments as well as looking at how political struggles of the past are shaping our future and it's leadership. Ideal for those interested in serious discussion of public ......
Born in Henan Province, China, in 1953, Liu Yuan now lives in Guangzhou. A freelance photographer, he is a member of both the China Photographers Association and the Photojournalism Society of China. He has travelled to more than a hundred
countries, created more than a hundred albums and exhibited more than seventy times. His works are held at ......
Claudia Schmid’s drawings meet Matt Harvey’s words in this affectionate look at dogs and their humans. Sit! is an entertaining, occasionally surreal, but mostly down to earth celebration of the strange, satisfying relationship between dog and human. Funny,
eccentric, poignant, questionable and a bit weird – this book will appeal to all these sorts ......
The Royal Armouries is Britain's national museum of arms and armour, and one of the most important museums of its type in the world. Its origins lie in the Middle Ages, and at its core is the celebrated collection originating in the nation's working arsenal, assembled over many centuries at the Tower of London. In the reign of Elizabeth I, ......
