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What constitutes good design? Is it form? Is it function? Is it tradition? In ***DesignDesign***, Oscar Asensio leads the reader on a tour of the most innovative, cutting-edge furniture designs of the 20th century. From chairs and sofas to end tables and coffee tables to beds to lamps, these thought-provoking, often abstract designs push the aesthetic envelope. New twists on traditional shapes, re..»»

A complete guide to using wood in the home offers practical information and hard knowledge about types of wood and their uses, as well as inspiration on the uses for wood, complete with a buying guide and 250 color photos. »»

This is the first and only book to collect the highly regarded and influential interior designs of Jan Showers in one volume, ***Glamorous Rooms*** showcases Showers' philosophy of living well with a multifaceted, luxurious design sense, giving the reader a touch of glamor to go along with the work's meticulous attention to comfort. ***Glamorous Rooms*** showcases the elegant eclecticism of renown..»»

The Little Pim book series adapts the most successful and effective elements from the award-winning Little Pim DVDs to promote fun with languages for young children. Each book incorporates an exciting blend of illustrations and photographs, as well as flaps and pull tabs to keep readers engaged. The stories are told in English, with words featured in Spanish and French (the most popular languages ..»»

The Little Pim book series adapts the most successful and effective elements from the award-winning Little Pim DVDs to promote fun with languages for young children. Each book incorporates an exciting blend of illustrations and photographs, as well as flaps and pull tabs to keep readers engaged. The stories are told in English, with words featured in Spanish and French (the most popular languages ..»»

New York, London, Milan and Tokyo may be some of the most fashionable cities in the world, but one country seems to have won the award of the most wanted style: France, where women mix trendy and chic in way that appears effortless. Fashion writers Isabelle Thomas and Frederique Veysett explain the je nais se quoi of French style. Through interviews and witty quotes, renowned experts on French sty..»»

An indispensable addition to any serious home baker's library, ***The Fundamental Techniques of Classic Pastry Arts*** covers the many skills an aspiring pastry chef must master. Based on the internationally lauded curriculum developed by master patissier Jacques Torres for New York's French Culinary Institute, the book presents chapters on every classic category of confection: tarts, cream puffs,..»»

Given how frequently it's consumed, whiskey is surprisingly misunderstood. People love it but are often strangers to it. The difference between scotch and bourbon, between pot and column distillation, even between brewing and distilling--it's all a little hazy, even for many brown liquor enthusiasts. David and Colin see the self-consciousness at every tour they conduct at their Brooklyn distillery..»»

Following the international success of his 'The Sea', marine photographer Philip Plisson presents more of his maritime images in a new format. »»