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"I had just gotten away from it all, by which I mean all those ordinary, boring things like skyscrapers, cigar-smoking industrialists, linoleum, plastics, television, westerns and marihuana. I had either seen or heard about them. Whether they are good or bad is beside the point..." A nameless graphic designer is haunted by the concentration camp in which he was once interned. Obsessed with his past, as well as Italy's present 'economic miracle' he retreats to a rural villa where he decorates the rooms with "arrows, signs, advertisements"; invents a new, purposefully incomprehensible typeface; and attempts to devise a marketing campaign for stones. Upon finally returning to Milan life becomes even more unbalanced. He loses his job and acquires a mistress whom he soon confuses both with his wife and the memory of the young, Czech woman he abandoned at the end of the war... Known primarily as a screenwriter for Michelangelo Antonioni, Federico Fellini and Andrei Tarkovsky among many others, Tonino Guerra also wrote poetry and fiction. Reissued to mark the centenary of Guerra's birth, and with a new introduction by acclaimed cultural critic Michael Bracewell, Equilibrium remains a relevant, powerful, and intensely visual account of a truly (post-)modern man.

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“Nothing compares to the Alps” wrote the great French historian Jules Michelet in 1868. At the very heart of Europe, the gigantic Alpine mountain range includes some of the most grandiose natural sites in the world, such as Mont Blanc, the Jungfrau, the Matterhorn, and their glaciers. Tourism began in the late 1800s and grew tremendously over the next centuries, especially with the rise of winter sports. This book offers a charming tour of a bygone era, when the first mountain trains and cog railways were carrying men in lederhosen and women in long dresses to the foot of the glacier, when local guides accompanied tourists riding on mules; a time when the first alpinists were considered mad, and skiers were a curiosity. Through photochromes, photographs, and color postcards of the 19th and 20th centuries, through travel posters and tourist brochures, we cross passes such as the Mont-Cenis, Simplon, Brenner, and St. Gotthard; climb Mont Blanc, the Eiger, the Wetterhorn, and the Dolomites; marvel at crystal-clear lakes in Switzerland, Italy, Bavaria, and Slovenia; explore Tyrol, the Via Mala, and the Engadin; and spend the winter season at grand hotels in Gstaad, Grindelwald, Davos, St. Moritz, and Cortina. This is a journey dotted with literary quotes by travel writers that evokes these happy days of pristine snow and untouched slopes.

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Considered among the most desirable sports cars ever built, Triumph’s TR series were renowned for their strong performance, rugged construction and iconic styling. Among the ranks of affordable sports cars, these legendary British automobiles introduced a host of innovations, including front disc brakes, independent rear suspensions and petrol injection, making them perennial sales and competition champions. From the stillborn 20TS prototype, Triumph developed the revolutionary TR2, which debuted as the fastest model in its class and spawned the bestselling TR3 and TR3A. With Italianate styling from Giovanni Michelotti, the TR4 and TR4A represented a whole new direction for the range, while the TR5 became a performance standout with its Lucas petrol injection. The evergreen TR6 represented the final chapter for the traditional ‘hairychested’ British roadster, closing the book on one of the most successful families in motoring history. Award-winning historian John Nikas examines the design and development of the various TR models, while also detailing the competition record that made Triumph such a formidable opponent on the track and international rally circuit. With readable and engaging prose set against beautiful colour portraits by Marc Vorgers and rare period photographs, this book provides all the information you need about TR sports cars.

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This ambitious, wide-ranging study of sexuality, aesthetics, and epistemology covers everything from the aesthetics of war to the works of Caravaggio, Michelangelo, Christopher Marlowe, and Francis Bacon, synthesizing queer theory and psychoanalysis and demonstrating the role of the body and the flesh as both a problem and a promise within the narrative arts.

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For 12 years, the Schwarz Foundation has been organizing regular exhibitions on the island of Samos at Art Space Pythagorion as well as the Samos Young Artists Festival. Due to its location on the Greek–Turkish border, Samos symbolizes one of the most pressing humanitarian issues of our time: Migrants crossing the Mediterranean Sea, geopolitical conflicts at the borders of Europe, and the human impact on the oceans around he world. A Decade of Cultural Production presents the work of the Munich-based Schwarz Foundation, whose declared aim is to promote dialogue through music and art. The book highlights how its projects deal with issues of migration, social responsibility and intercultural coexistence. Text by: Fanie Antonelou, Tania Canas, Markellos Chryssicos, Michelangelo Corsaro, Boris Dezulovic, Dorukhan Doruk, Antje Ehmann, Marina Fokidis, Mulo Francel, Caspar Frantz, Konstantia Gourzi, Katerina Gregos, Masha Ilyashov, Alexis Karaiskakis-Nastos, Dimitris Kountouras, Guy Mintus, Ina Niehoff, Wolf-Dietrich Niemeier, Daniel Nodel, Lorenda Ramou, Lenia Safiropoulou, Nikos Tsouchlos, Ioli Tzanetaki, Alexander Ullman, Chiona Xanthopoulou-Schwarz, Nikos Xydakis, Katerina Zacharopoulou

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Natürlich ist Regensburg ein Schwerpunkt und Highlight des Regierungsbezirks Oberpfalz und damit des aktuellen Dehio-Bandes, ein Brennpunkt bayerischer Geschichte seit der Völkerwanderungszeit, Sitz des römischen Legionslagers Castra Regina, bayerischer Herzöge und des immerwährenden Reichstags. Geprägt durch Kirchen und Bürgerhäuser seit dem 12. Jahrhundert, durch die einzigartigen Patriziertürme und die Steinerne Brücke, vermittelt die Stadt immer noch mittelalterliche Lebensweise. Daneben aber zeichnen lokale Zentren wie z.B. Amberg, Sulzbach-Rosenberg, Tirschenreuth oder Weiden ein vielfältiges Bild dieser Kunstlandschaft. Zahlreiche Wallfahrtskirchen, bedeutende Kloster und Pfarrkirchen wie Aufhausen, Chammünster, Endorf, Frauenzell, Maria-Hilf in Freystadt, Heilbrünnl in Roding, Kastl, Michelfeld, Neustadt a. d. Waldnaab, Neukirchen b. Hl. Blut, Trautmannshofen, Walderbach und natürlich die bekannte Kappel und die ehemalige Zisterzienserabtei in Waldsassen, Burgen, Ruinen und Schlösser wie Alteglofsheim, Falkenstein, Fronberg, Leuchtenberg, Speinshart, Sünching, Vohenstrauß, Wörth a. d. Donau – um nur einige wenige aus der großen Zahl herauszugreifen – oder auch das berühmte Nationaldenkmal Walhalla bei Donaustauf machen die Oberpfalz zu einem reichen Entdeckerland.

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Make the most of every day and every dollar with Rick Steves! This colorful, compact guidebook is perfect for spending a week or less in Florence:- City walks and tours: Five detailed tours and walks showcase Florence's essential sights, including the Uffizi Gallery, the Duomo, and Michelangelo's David at the Accademia, plus specific recommendations for each neighborhood- Rick's strategic advice on what's worth your time and money- What to eat and where to stay: Sample artisanal gelato, chat with locals over a glass of Chianti, and enjoy the Old-World ambience of a Florentine bed and breakfast- Day-by-day itineraries to help you prioritize your time- A detailed, detachable fold-out map, plus museum and city maps throughout- Full-color, portable, and slim for exploring on the go- Trip-planning practicalities like when to go, how to get around, basic Italian phrases, and moreLightweight yet packed with information on what to do and see, Rick Steves Pocket Florence truly is a tour guide in your pocket.Spending more time in the region? Try Rick Steves Florence & Tuscany.

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Winner of the Aventis Science Book Prize. 'A scientific detective story, a brilliant cross between Edgar Allan Poe and Gray's anatomy' J G Ballard, New Stateman Books of the Year'Fascinating' New Scientist'Wonderful' Nature- What is the connection between Paul McCartney, Leonardo Da Vinci and Babe Ruth?- Why are parrots and peacocks left-footed?- Do left-handers behave differently from right-handers?- Why are most people right-handed?- Why are all muppets left-handed?- Why is the heart on the left-hand side of the body?- Why is each side of the human brain so different?RIGHT HAND, LEFT HAND uses sources as diverse as the paintings of Rembrandt and the sculpture of Michelangelo, the behaviour of Canadian cichlid fish and the story of early cartography. Modern cognitive science, the history of the Wimbledon tennis championship and the biographies of great musicians are also used to explain the vast repertoire of 'left-right' symbolism that permeates our everyday lives.

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"The only thing better than the questions, in this delightful and informative book, is the answers." - Neil Gaiman"This book is GLORIOUS. It's heart-and-soul fabulous, page after page." - Stephen Fry"One of the best kids books I have ever had the pleasure of reading" - Pandora Sykes"This book is heaven on a stick" - Sophie DahlA wonderful new paperback edition of 366 curious questions asked by children from around the world, based on the award-winning podcast by original QI Elf, Molly Oldfield. How much bamboo can a giant panda eat?Do aliens exist?What we would do if we didn't have a prime minister?Why do hammerhead sharks have such strange-shaped heads?Find out the answers to these curious questions and much, much more!Ponder where ideas come from with award-winning illustrator, Rob Biddulph. Find out why you taste things differently when you have a cold with Michelin star chef, Heston Blumenthal. Learn about everything from how astronauts see in the dark to what the biggest dinosaur was with experts from the Natural History Museum.Fascinating facts are accompanied by gorgeous illustrations making the perfect gift for Christmas. Whether you read a question a day, or dip into it whenever you are feeling curious, this is a book to treasure and share all year round.Illustrated by Momoko Abe, Kelsey Buzzell, Beatrice Cerocchi, Alice Courtley, Sandra de la Prada, Grace Easton, Manuela Montoya Escobar, Richard Jones, Lisa Koesterke, Gwen Millward, Sally Mullaney, and Laurie Stansfield.Praise for Everything Under the Sun:"Trivia fans will relish Everything Under the Sun" - The Guardian"A brilliant book for any child, but particularly those who don't love reading stories" - David Walliams"A wonderful gift for families" - Evening Standard"A wonderful collection of 366 curious questions about everything from science to nature, dinosaurs to space" - Scottish Sun"Simply mesmerising compendium" - Waterstones"As cute as it is educational" - Babyccino Kids "This is a book to treasure all year round" - My Baba"An absolute delight" - David Walliams

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Raphael arrived in Rome in 1508 and remained there until his death in 1520, working as painter and architect for popes Julius II and Leo X and for the most prestigious patrons. Here the artist changed his painting style several times, looking at the works of Michelangelo, Sebastiano del Piombo and the vast repertoire of ancient painting and sculpture. In the Eternal City Raphael practised architecture for the first time, designing buildings that reflected the models of Antiquity such as the Pantheon, the descriptions deriving from written sources such as Vitruvius' treaty on architecture, and the examples of modern architects like Donato Bramante. This guide supplies essential and up to date information on all the civil or religious buildings designed or built by Raphael in Rome, and the frescoes and paintings, housed in churches or museums, whether executed in the city or arrived there at a later stage.

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With more than 300,000 built, the Spitfire is the bestselling Triumph sports car model ever produced. As the values of Spitfires have risen significantly in recent years, interest in these affordable sports cars has also increased. This concise but comprehensive book is therefore the ideal guide for those who want to read about the history and development of the iconic Triumph Spitfire. Introduced at the London Motor Show in 1962, the Spitfire was designed to compete in the small sports car market against models such as the Austin-Healey Sprite. Based on an adapted Triumph Herald chassis, the Spitfire’s swooping lines were designed by Italian designer Giovanni Michelotti. In this highly readable book, John Nikas describes all the technical and design developments that took the Spitfire through five separate models, from the Spitfire 4 (Mark 1) to the Triumph Spitfire 1500, as well as the competition models.

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From the team behind Great British Chefs comes Open Kitchen, a book which raises the curtain on some of the most innovative restaurants in the UK. Learn from the country's top chefs through 50 exclusive recipes ranging from weekday suppers to special weekend dinners, all showcased through specially commissioned photography. Open Kitchen reveals the diversity of Britain's professional kitchens, with recipes ranging from traditional Malaysian street food, home-style Chinese dishes and British pub grub, to ultra-refined desserts and forward-thinking creations from multiple Michelin-starred chefs, including Simon Rogan, Lisa Goodwin-Allen and Tommy Banks. With all recipes adapted for the home cook, at any level, Open Kitchen offers a chance to experience the very best restaurants from the other side of the pass.

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INCLUDES NEW MATERIALWRITTEN IN HISTORY celebrates the great letters of world history, creative culture and personal life. Acclaimed historian Simon Sebag Montefiore selects over one hundred letters from ancient times to the twenty-first century: some are noble and inspiring, some despicable and unsettling; some are exquisite works of literature, others brutal, coarse and frankly outrageous; many are erotic, others heartbreaking. The writers vary from Elizabeth I, Rameses the Great and Leonard Cohen to Emmeline Pankhurst, Mandela, Stalin, Michelangelo, Suleiman the Magnificent and unknown people in extraordinary circumstances - from love letters to calls for liberation, declarations of war to reflections on death. In the colourful, accessible style of a master storyteller, Montefiore shows why these letters are essential reading: how they enlighten our past, enrich the way we live now - and illuminate tomorrow.

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Why did Michelangelo paint the Sistine Chapel, or Rembrandt obsess over painting his own image? What's the secret behind the Terracotta Army, or Andy Warhol's soup cans? Art: Explained offers straightforward and satisfying answers to 100 of these fascinating questions. If you've ever looked at an art masterpiece in awe, but wondered just what it means, here is your guide.

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MOTO : THE COOKBOOK is Homaro Cantu's magnum opus. The definitive cookbook from a culinary genius. The world renowned Michelin Star restaurant Moto is home to the ultimate meeting of art and science with dishes that hold the world's imagination. From edible paper menus that richly taste of the foot picture to carbonated fruit to small table-top boxes that cook fish before the guests eyes, the restaurant reimagines what food is.Homaro's unexpected death in April 2015 shocked the culinary world and brought light to Homaro's unique story. He grew up homeless and later became a drug addict. Through hard work in the kitchen of the legendary Charlie Palmer, Homaro found his calling. MOTO: THE COOKBOOK represents the decade he ran the restaurant - 2004 until 2014 - with ten inventive dishes from each year. The book includes hundreds of incredible photographs and stop motion video of every recipe, animated with sophistication and allure.

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'Simply delicious recipes by the master of fish.' Jamie Oliver'No one cooks fish like Nathan, one of the most talented chefs in the UK. This book brings all his talent to the home cook.' Angela HartnettA BRAND NEW collection from the UK's most celebrated fish chef that explains what fish to cook and how to cook it, and provides tasty and inspiring ways to cook seasonal and sustainable fish for dinner.In Fish for Dinner, Michelin-starred seafood chef Nathan Outlaw gives his expert advice on what fish to cook and how to cook it, alongside more than 70 of his best seafood recipes. With illustrated preparation techniques, all of Nathan's top tips and species substitutes for every recipe, it is easy to cook delicious fish at home. From hearty stews to delicate soups, moreish snacks to perfect pan-fried dinners and super seafood salads to smoky barbecue specials, there is a fish dish for every occasion.

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Like the other Sasek classics, this is a facsimile edition of the original book. The brilliant, vibrant illustrations have been meticulously preserved, remaining true to his vision more than 40 years later. Facts have been updated for the 21st-century, appearing on a "This is . . . Today" page at the back of the book. These charming illustrations, coupled with Sasek's witty, playful narrative, make for a perfect souvenir that will delight both children and their parents, many of whom will remember the series from their own childhoods. This is Rome, first published in 1960, traces the history of Roman civilization to bring to life the Rome of the 60's. Sasek navigates Rome's busy, winding streets to visit such glorious historical landmarks as the statues of Michelangelo, Vatican City, the Pantheon, and the Fontana di Trevi-and to show us the eccentricities of modern Roman life, from its colorful trains, trams, and taxis to its chic espresso bars and pasta houses.

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The rapid pace of technological change and globalization of products, competition and services have conspired to place a new premium on innovation for firms across the world. Although many variables influence creativity and innovation, the effective leadership of creative teams has proved especially important. This timely Handbook presents the state of the art for what leaders must do to lead creative teams and how they should do it.Handbook of Research on Leadership and Creativity is divided into three major sections. The first section on leadership functions identifies key activities that must be executed by leaders if creative efforts are to prove successful. The next section explains creative leadership using available theoretical models, examining the effects of leader behaviors on follower creativity. The final section investigates specific domains where organizations seek creativity. It covers the creative domains of research and development as well as military and academia, which have not traditionally been viewed as domains where creative leadership is critical.This comprehensive Handbook makes a significant contribution to the literature on creativity and innovation and will be welcomed as an accessible yet authoritative text by students, teachers and researchers alike.Contributors: S. Acar, R. Bathurst, L. Bennich-Björkman, A. Carmeli, S. Connelly, D. De Paoli, D.C. Derrick, T.L. Friedrich, S. Hemlin, C. Higgs, S.T. Hunter, S.G. Isaksen, K.S. Jaussi, B.S. Jayne, R.K. Kazanjian, J. Kratzer, G.S. Ligon, J.B. Lovelace, M. Mance, S.E. Markham, T. McIntosh, I. Michelfelder, T.J. Mulhearn, B.H. Neely, C.L.K. Olsson, G. Puccio, R. Reiter-Palmon, A. Ropo, K. Rosing, R.P. Royston, J.B. Schmidt, L.M. Steele, J.P. Stephens, E.M. Todd, D. van Knippenberg, L.L. Watts, J. Witt Smith, S. Zaccaro, M. Zhong

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The rapid pace of technological change and globalization of products, competition and services have conspired to place a new premium on innovation for firms across the world. Although many variables influence creativity and innovation, the effective leadership of creative teams has proved especially important. This timely Handbook presents the state of the art for what leaders must do to lead creative teams and how they should do it.Handbook of Research on Leadership and Creativity is divided into three major sections. The first section on leadership functions identifies key activities that must be executed by leaders if creative efforts are to prove successful. The next section explains creative leadership using available theoretical models, examining the effects of leader behaviors on follower creativity. The final section investigates specific domains where organizations seek creativity. It covers the creative domains of research and development as well as military and academia, which have not traditionally been viewed as domains where creative leadership is critical.This comprehensive Handbook makes a significant contribution to the literature on creativity and innovation and will be welcomed as an accessible yet authoritative text by students, teachers and researchers alike.Contributors: S. Acar, R. Bathurst, L. Bennich-Björkman, A. Carmeli, S. Connelly, D. De Paoli, D.C. Derrick, T.L. Friedrich, S. Hemlin, C. Higgs, S.T. Hunter, S.G. Isaksen, K.S. Jaussi, B.S. Jayne, R.K. Kazanjian, J. Kratzer, G.S. Ligon, J.B. Lovelace, M. Mance, S.E. Markham, T. McIntosh, I. Michelfelder, T.J. Mulhearn, B.H. Neely, C.L.K. Olsson, G. Puccio, R. Reiter-Palmon, A. Ropo, K. Rosing, R.P. Royston, J.B. Schmidt, L.M. Steele, J.P. Stephens, E.M. Todd, D. van Knippenberg, L.L. Watts, J. Witt Smith, S. Zaccaro, M. Zhong

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How performance has transformed the status of the art object, in works by Félix González-Torres, Oskar Schlemmer, Robert Morris and more Presenting works from the early 20th century to today, The Paradox of Stillness: Art, Object, and Performance examines the notion of stillness as both a performative and visual gesture, featuring practitioners who have constructed static or near-static experiments that hover somewhere between action and representation as they are experienced in the gallery space. The exhibition investigates performance from the perspective of the object rather than the body, examining how performance has reinterpreted traditional artistic mediums. Stillness and permanence are qualities typically seen as inherent to painting and sculpture—consider the frozen gestures of a historical tableau or the unyielding solidity of a bronze figure. The Paradox of Stillness, however, expands the artwork’s quality of stillness to accommodate uncertain temporalities and physical states, investigating works that merge objects with human bodies suspended in motion. Featuring artists whose works include performative elements but also embrace acts, objects and gestures that refer more to the inert qualities of painting or sculpture than to true staged action, The Paradox of Stillness rethinks the history of performance through its aesthetic investigations into the interplay of the fixed image and the live body. Artists include: Marina Abramovic, Merce Cunningham, Giorgio de Chirico, VALIE EXPORT, Gilbert and George, Félix González-Torres, Maria Hassabi, Jannis Kounellis, Kasimir Malevich, Piero Manzoni, Robert Morris, Senga Nengudi, Michelangelo Pistoletto, Oskar Schlemmer, Sophie Taeuber-Arp, Cindy Sherman, Mario Garcia Torres and Franz West.

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A fire drill. No, not an exercise in which occupants of a building practice leaving the building safely. A drill which safely emits a bit of fire, the approximate shape and size of a drill bit. A Michelin(R) tire signed by a chef at a Michelin(R) restaurant. Convince a campus tour that they are on a rollercoaster, featuring various themed thrills, an upside down portion (with dads' consent), and a group photo available for download at the end of the ride. Fattest cat. Points per pound. --from the 2018 University of Chicago Scavenger Hunt List The University of Chicago's annual Scavenger Hunt (or "Scav") is one of the most storied college traditions in America. Every year, teams of hundreds of competitors scramble over four days to complete roughly 350 challenges. The tasks range from moments of silliness to 1,000-mile road trips, and they call on participants to fully embrace the absurd. For students it is a rite of passage, and for the surrounding community it is a chance to glimpse the lighter side of a notoriously serious university. We Made Uranium! shares the stories behind Scav, told by participants and judges from the hunt's more than thirty-year history. The twenty-two essays range from the shockingly successful (a genuine, if minuscule, nuclear reaction created in a dorm room--just the second time there's been a nuclear pile on campus) to the endearing failures (it's hard to build a carwash for a train), and all the chicken hypnotisms and permanent tattoos in between. Taken together, they show how a scavenger hunt once meant for blowing off steam before finals has grown into one of the most outrageous annual traditions at any university. At the heart of these stories are chaos, camaraderie, and competitiveness, a fitting Bizarro World parallel to the real rigors of undergraduate life at a top university. The tales told here are absurd, uplifting, hilarious, and thought-provoking--and they are all one hundred percent true.

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With stunning food photography, a foreword from Gordon Ramsay, and 140 evocative and accessible recipes, Cucina by Michelin-starred chef Angela Hartnett brings the warmth of the Italian family kitchen to your home.'Angela is a natural cook ... Her personality shines through in these recipes, making this book as warm and engaging as Angela herself. This is a book for everybody who shares Angela's joy for food.' -- Gordon Ramsay'Anyone who wants to cook good Italian food should buy this book' -- ***** Reader review'A delight' -- ***** Reader review 'A great book, written with passion' -- ***** Reader review'I cook again and again from this book' -- ***** Reader review'Enthralling' -- ***** Reader review***************************************************************************************************Michelin-starred chef Angela Hartnett's innovative cooking has been commended by reviewers and fellow chefs alike.But her real inspiration comes from the food she grew up with - the classic dishes that she learned at her Italian grandmother's side. This is a unique collection of the family recipes that Angela has nurtured and developed over the years, and a celebration of the fantastic tastes, aromas and textures of Italian cooking that she loved from childhood.The freshness and richness of Italy's food shine through in Angela's recipes - in traditional rustic dishes like rabbit pappardelle, aubergine parmigiana and wild mushroom risotto. Alongside such classic Italian peasant fayre are refined dishes including spaghetti with lobster, Mackerel tart with olive tapenade and pigeon stuffed with pancetta and dates, and delectable desserts such as Figs in red wine. But, as always for Angela, home is where the heart is, evidenced in the likes of Auntie Rosina's walnut cake and her mother's lemon meringue tart.This heartfelt and touching cookbook, interwoven with stories from Angela's unbringing, is a wonderful way to bring a slice of authentic Italy into your home.

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The perfect way to spend an afternoon! When the occasion calls for a drink, but not getting drunk, mix up a batch of day drinks - creative, low-alcohol cocktails that are festive, delicious, and easy on the booze. Using beer, wine, cider, sake, sherry, and vermouth, plus a variety of amari and other liqueurs, here are 50 light drinks for hot days, warm drinks for cool days, and an abundance of classic - and reimagined - spritzers, sangrias, micheladas, and so much more.

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An alluring portrait of three beautiful homes and the art and design objects that populate them Over a lifetime spent in London, New York, Los Angeles and points in between, collector Ronnie Sassoon has put together an unparalleled grouping of radical artworks, design objects and houses that elucidate her definition of “selection”: important works by Group Zero and Arte Povera artists such as Lucio Fontana, Piero Manzoni, Michelangelo Pistoletto and Alighiero Boetti; midcentury designers such as Carlo Scarpa, Frederick Kiesler, Jean Prouvé and Gae Aulenti; and many more. At the center of the collection are three important houses that hold the collection: the Levit House by Richard Neutra in Los Angeles, the Stillman II House by Marcel Breuer in Connecticut and the iconic Dean/Ceglic Loft in SoHo, New York. Each of these structures defines its period and place in design history, and is redefined by the objects that now inhabit it. As Sassoon states, “Following one’s passion and desire creates the most pleasing and sensual atmosphere, reminiscent of every intoxicating past experience, whether it be in film, print, or travel. Those memories influence our selections in our quest for the perfect objet nonpareil.” Sensual and illuminating in turn, Selection documents—through beautiful photographs of thought-provoking tableaus of artworks, objects and interiors—a blueprint for a highly selective way of living. As Philippe Vergne writes in his introduction: “Ronnie’s talent is an uncanny ability to integrate all these elements: the art, the design, the architecture, the color (or the absence of color) are the results of deliberate decisions that raise the bar of aesthetic standards, of quotidian gestures…. The room, the gestures, the spirit of the moment shared in Ronnie’s homes are the moment of generosity.”

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A comprehensive account of music in Florence from the late Middle Ages until the end of the Medici dynasty in the mid-eighteenth century. Florence is justly celebrated as one of the world’s most important cities. It enjoys mythic status and occupies an enviable place in the historical imagination. But its musico-historical importance is not as well understood as it should be. If Florence was the city of Dante, Michelangelo, and Galileo, it was also the birthplace of the madrigal, opera, and the piano. Music in Golden-Age Florence, 1250–1750 recounts Florence’s principal contributions to music and the history of how music was heard and cultivated in the city, from civic and religious institutions to private patronage and the academies. This book is an invaluable complement to studies of the art, literature, and political thought of the late-medieval and early-modern eras and the quasi-legendary figures in the Florentine cultural pantheon.

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The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles come to the big screen in a major summer 2023 theatrical event!Producer Seth Rogen and his partners at Point Grey Pictures take Leonardo, Michelangelo, Raphael, and Donatello back to their DNA in this animated boys-to-men origin story. Boys and girls ages 3 to 7 will thrill to this full-color storybook based on the hit movie!

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The North Yorkshire Cook Book Second Helpings is the latest in the `Get Stuck In' series of regional cook books from Meze Publishing. It celebrates the best of the area's food and drink scene with over 40 recipes contributed by a diverse selection of restaurants, bars, cafes and small producers across the region, including a foreword and recipes from Michelin-star holder Tommy Banks, owner of the 2017 Trip Advisor Best Restaurant in the World, The Black Swan at Oldstead. Other recipes come from TV chef Shaun Rankin's restaurant Grantley Hall, plastic-free shop The Bishy Weigh, as well as the first ever Yorkshire whisky distillery, Spirit of Yorkshire. Meanwhile wine pairings from Field and Fawcett wine merchants and deli and fabulous cakes from Jervaulx Abbey Tearooms make for an eclectic mix of recipes that celebrate the best of this famous foodie region. So whether your taste is fine dining, no nonsense hearty food or something altogether more exotic, there's something for everyone.

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Polidoro da Caravaggio (c. 1500–1543), one of Raphael’s most influential and distinctive followers, has not been well treated by time. His significant early frescoes, which graced exterior palace facades in Rome, have perished almost without exception. A rare few are preserved but most are known only in copies. Consequently, the originality of Polidoro’s public work has been little explored, despite his once famous reputation and the association of his name with Raphael and Michelangelo. His move to Sicily later in life, a region with few surviving primary sources, further complicates the study of his work. Extant pieces by the artist from this period are unusually severe in content and technique, and their attribution has often been controversial. In this first account in English, Polidoro’s radical Sicilian paintings are considered through the lens of the religious life of the era and in relation to his early secular work. This much-needed investigation establishes Polidoro’s proper place in the canon of art history.

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Thai Food gives the most comprehensive account of this ancient and exotic cuisine ever published in English. David Thompson shares his passion for the unique style of cooking that he believes to be one of the world's greatest cuisines. Michelin-starred chef David Thompson shares his passion for the unique style of cooking that he believes to be one of the world's greatest cuisines. He provides over 300 mouthwatering recipes, from the simple, honest flavour of a classic pad thai or the refreshing tang of a Green Papaya Salad to such elaborate creations as Green Curry of Trout Dumplings with Apple Eggplants or Stir-fried Crispy Fish Cakes with Pork and Salted Eggs. A series of introductory chapters examine the role of food in Thai culture and society, offer guidance on ingredients, with notes on availability and substitutions, and explain the essential techniques of Thai cookery. More than 50 menus provide ideas for combining Thai dishes. Beautifully written, and complimented by superb photography, this book captures all aspects of this diverse culinary culture.

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''Compelling, delightfully weird, often uncomfortable'' PANDORA SYKES''Unputdownable, breathtakingly original'' ERIN KELLY''I have been glued to Asako Yuzuki''s new novel Butter' NIGEL SLATERA full-fat, Michelin-starred treat'THE TIMESThe cult Japanese bestseller about a female gourmet cook and serial killer and the journalist intent on cracking her case, inspired by a true story.There are two things that I can simply not tolerate: feminists and margarine.Gourmet cook Manako Kajii sits in Tokyo Detention Centre convicted of the serial murders of lonely businessmen, who she is said to have seduced with her delicious home cooking. The case has captured the nation's imagination but Kajii refuses to speak with the press, entertaining no visitors. That is, until journalist Rika Machida writes a letter asking for her recipe for beef stew and Kajii can't resist writing back.Rika, the only woman in her news office, works late each night, rarely cooking more than ramen. As the visits unfold bet

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In her performances, videos, and installations, Sharon Hayes (b. 1970) explores the nexus between politics, history, speech, and desire. Her works modify or appropriate the language and tools of political dissent, creating unexpected affinities between important historical events and the present. Highlighted in this volume is the video installation Symbionese Liberation Army (SLA) Screeds #13, 16, 20 & 29 (2003)—a work in which Hayes memorized the famous taped speeches by Patty Hearst and her kidnappers, the leftist radical group the Symbionese Liberation Army, and then reads them to an audience who corrects her mistakes. It is in these slippages between memory and history that the meaning of Hayes's work resides. This book also includes a group of new site-specific works that addresses the Whitney's role in the historic development of process-based, performative art and its engagement with politics that took place in the late 1960s and early 1970s.This book serves as document of Hayes’s thinking process, featuring original contributions from Hayes and some two-dozen other writers, artists, and activists, which provide insight into the motivations and development of her projects. The catalogue includes images carefully selected by the artist—photographs, vinyl LP covers, fliers, images of Hayes’s own work—and a short text response by each of the contributors. Contributors include: Dennis Adams, Lauren Berlant, Saramina Berman, Claire Bishop, Juli Carson, Kabir Carter, Christhian Diaz, Saeed Taji Farouky, Malik Gaines, Andrea Geyer, Leah Gilliam, Michela Griffo, Sharon Hayes, Holly Hughes, Chrissie Iles, Iman Issa, Hans Kuzmich, Cristobal Lehyt, Ralph Lemon, Brooke O’Harra, Jenni Olson, Dean Spade, Lynne Tillman, What, How & For Whom/WHW, Craig Willse.Distributed for the Whitney Museum of American ArtExhibition Schedule:Whitney Museum of American Art(06/21/12–09/09/12)

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"For lovers of art history, this lavishly illustrated and well-written book is an absolute gem." – Italia! MagazineLeonardo da Vinci was the epitome of the Renaissance humanist ideal, a logical polymath of epic proportions who excelled and had interests not just in art but in invention, anatomy, architecture, engineering, literature, mathematics, music, science, astronomy and more. His oeuvre is astounding and he is rightly famed for his masterpieces of painting such as the Mona Lisa and The Last Supper, and his astonishingly technical and graceful drawings. The phenomenon that was Leonardo would not of course have flourished to such an extent had it not been for the patronage and sponsorship of the Medici family, who commissioned a large proportion of the art and architecture of the era and fostered a fertile climate for creativity. This sumptuous new book offers a broader view of this master artist in the context of this environment, alongside the work of other key artists who benefited from the Medicis, from Brunelleschi through Donatello to Michelangelo and Raphael.

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Wilfrid Sellars tackled the difficult problems of reconciling Pittsburgh school–style analytic thought, Husserlian phenomenology, and the Myth of the Given. This collection of essays brings into dialogue the analytic philosophy of Wilfrid Sellars—founder of the Pittsburgh school of thought—and phenomenology, with a special focus on the work of Edmund Husserl. The book’s wide-ranging discussions include the famous Myth of the Given but also more traditional problems in the philosophy of mind and phenomenology such as the status of perception and imagination nature of intentionality concept of motivation relationship between linguistic and nonlinguistic experiences relationship between conceptual and preconceptual experiences Moreover, the volume addresses the conflicts between Sellars’s manifest and scientific images of the world and Husserl’s ontology of the life-world. The volume takes as a point of departure Sellars’s criticism of the Myth of the Given, but only to show the many problems that label obscures. Contributors explain aspects of Sellars’s philosophy vis-à-vis Husserl’s phenomenology, articulating the central problems and solutions of each. The book is a must-read for scholars and students interested in learning more about Sellars and for those comparing Continental and analytic philosophical thought. Contributors Walter Hopp Wolfgang Huemer Roberta Lanfredini Danilo Manca Karl Mertens Antonio Nunziante Jacob Rump Daniele De Santis Michela Summa

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God is dead,' Nietzsche famously declared in The Gay Science; but this book will investigate God's surprising persistence and resurrection in the works of even the most seemingly atheistic of writers, who continue to deploy Judaic and Christian narratives and tropes even as they radically rewrite them in the face of new cultural, political and scientific imperatives. Contributors explore the range, power and implication of Christian and Jewish heresies in canonical Anglo-American writers -- including Edgar Allan Poe, Thomas Hardy, Robert Louis Stevenson, T S Eliot, John Steinbeck and Jim Crace -- as well as in some less familiar texts: the Mormon Scriptures of Joseph Smith and various Victorian rewritings of the Book of Esther. A polemical essay by Michelene Wandor reflects on conceptions of Jewishness, which she finds in need of heretical renewal. Valentine Cunningham's provocative introduction argues that the acts of literary writing and reading are necessarily heretical. A coda to the book, Between Heresy and Superstition', takes as its motto Thomas Huxley's observation in 1881 that It is the customary fate of new truths to begin as heresies and to end as superstitions.' Contributions offer readers a rare opportunity of witnessing an extended academic exchange -- exploring the process by which former heresies may indeed risk ossification as new kinds of doctrinal conformity. Bryan Cheyette's critique of the Christian Albums' of Bob Dylan is answered by Kevin Mills's essay which uncovers heretical possibility even in this most seemingly orthodox part of Dylan's work. The revitalisation of heresy in literary interpretations, as well as in our religious thinking, forms the guiding objective of this exciting critical book.

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Whether you decide on a Sunday-night tango with stranger in a Renaissance cloister, or order a bowl of onion soup at dawn, should you explore France's best art collection outside Paris or head for the discount designer stores of the legendary flea-markets, if you share a sandwich with artists in an old post office building or discover the Michelin-starred chefs of tomorrow, a decade since Lille was first chosen as European Capital of Culture the city has not stopped partying since. Just as the city continues to re-invent itself with ever more exciting places to eat, to explore to relax and to stay, so the latest edition of the award-winning Bradt Guide keeps up with the changes and continues to share the secrets of the past, present and future of a capital of Culture, of Flanders and of Life.

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Francis Bacon’s portrait of his first partner Peter Lacy is somehow simultaneously attractive and repulsive. The monumental portrait dating from 1962 was unknown to the public for a long time. Shortly after it was painted, Italian film director Michelangelo Antonioni acquired the work and it remained in private hands for decades. This is a key work, created at a turning point in Bacon’s oeuvre. Markus Rath embeds the painting into Bacon’s visual world for the first time. The English painter reveals a biographically oriented representationalism in the portrait, concentrating his compositional arrangement on the stage-like interior and forcing a contrast between the two-dimensional ground and the colour-saturated figure – these are pioneering approaches to composition that shaped his late work decisively.

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'You'll devour this in one sitting' Cathy KellyDOMINIC'S IS THE HOTTEST RESTAURANT IN TOWNAnd handsome owner Dom Coleman-Cappabianca quickly discovers that things are even steamier out of the kitchen ... For starters, beautiful Carla Berlusconi the Italian-American waitress is causing a stir and Dom's ice-blonde girlfriend Tanya wants her off her patch. While one of Dom's best customers, doctor PJ O'Sullivan still grives for his wife, sure that he will never find love again. But then he meets Charlotte Keating, the perfect wife, the perfect mother and now the perfectly behaved divorcee ... As the restaurant chases its first Michelin star, Dom is about to learn that when love is the dish of the day, it's a recipe for trouble.

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This volume presents a rich survey of the first Golden Age of European printmaking and reveals important artistic and cultural innovations spurred by the proliferation of etchings, engravings, and woodcuts. Featuring many of the era’s most extraordinary and influential prints, Renaissance Impressions includes examples in all graphic media from Europe’s major printmaking centres, which disseminated images by the period’s greatest artists, among them, Michelangelo, Raphael, and Titian. Through absorbing thematic essays and lively entries on more than 80 prints by master printmakers including Albrecht Dürer, Marcantonio Raimondi, and Hendrick Goltzius, this lushly illustrated catalogue explores the pivotal role that prints played in shaping visual culture throughout Europe during the Renaissance. Essays by Arthur J. Di Furia, Jamie Gabbarelli, Sharon Gregory.

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Michelangelo Antonioni's 1960s films are widely recognized as both exemplars of cinema and key texts in ushering in cinema's 'modern' incarnation. Reconnecting Antonioni's aesthetically audacious films of the 1960s to the ferment of their historical time, Antonioni and the Aesthetics of Impurity addresses these works' crucial, yet overlooked, affinity with the new 'impure' art practices that emerged in the period. At the same time, the book also offers a novel reading of the films' dialogue with postwar pictorial abstraction. Revealing an Antonioni who embraced both mixed and mass media and reflected on them via his cinema, the book replaces auteuristic accounts of the director's work with a new understanding of its critical significance in late-twentieth century cinema and visual culture.Matilde Nardelli teaches at the University of West London

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Unlock the irresistible flavors of Korean cooking with jangs, the authentic sauces that are the essential building blocks of all Korean cuisine. Written by South Korea’s award-winning top chef, Mingoo Kang, Jang demystifies jangs while showing how they can be used to make both Korean and Western dishes more delicious.   * Named a Best New Cookbook of Spring 2024 by Eater and Epicurious * Like butter in French cooking or olive oil in Italian, jangs are the soul of Korean cuisine. These soy-based umami sauces—gochujang, doenjang, ganjang—are found in every meal, from soups and stews, to salads, marinades, and even desserts, adding depth and complexity to every dish.    Few chefs understand these ingredients better than Michelin star winner Mingoo Kang, who has dedicated his Seoul restaurant, Mingles, to the exploration of jangs. In his first cookbook, Kang expertly we

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This book is my love letter to the UK, and a celebration of all of the things that I have come to adore, from its food and wine to its history and villages. Vive les Anglais!'This is what (a lot of) the French think about the UK:the food is bland and boringthe wine is undrinkableit''s always raining and greythe British don''t have sexthey''re meek, mild and reservedthey''ve got no sense of stylethey''re arrogantAnd anyway, who would want to swap a juicy steak au poivre for deep fried cod and chips?Fred Sirieix would. Ever since he boarded a P&O ferry bound for Dover with a one-way ticket and just two suitcases, he has been in love with the UK. Working as a waiter at the famous three-Michelin-starred restaurant La Tante Claire in Chelsea aged just 20, he learned English, met people from all walks of life, and went dancing until dawn. It was glorious madness. His appetite for life propelled him to sample

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A model-by-model history of the popular Triumph Dolomite family, the range of quality sporting saloons that started with the Triumph 1300 and was in production from 1965-80. The Triumph 1300 was innovative, with front-wheel drive and a four-door body designed by Giovanni Michelotti. In 1970 the Triumph 1500 and the three-door Toledo were introduced, followed by the range-topping Dolomite in 1972, with Triumph's slant-4 overhead cam engine and rear-wheel drive. The fast Dolomite Sprint confirmed Triumph's position as the British 'BMW Beater' in 1973, with its powerful 16-valve engine and value achieved through clever engineering. In 1976 the whole range was renamed 'Dolomite' - and was a well-rounded model spread of four-door saloons, with engine sizes from 1300cc to 2 litres. With technical specifications and over 150 colour photographs, Triumph Dolomite - An Enthusiast's Guide also includes competition history, the Dolomites' ancestors, and a guide to buying and owning these iconic saloons.

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The Cardiff and South Wales Cook Book is the latest in Meze Publishing’s `Get Stuck In’ series of regional cook books, celebrating the best of the region’s food scene with over 30 recipes from a wide selection of local foodie businesses. These include some of the area's finest local restaurants, delis, gastro pubs, cafes and suppliers including recipes and a foreword from Penarth-based Michelin star holder James Sommerin, who includes his fabulous Welsh Lamb with broad beans, turnip and cumin dish. Also featured are Llanelli's Sosban restaurant, who take great pride in using the best of Welsh ingredients, as well as home delivery concept One Mile Bakery, run by ex-Newport Gwent Dragons rugby star Nick Macleod, Cardiff's Cocorico (finalists in last year's Bake Off Creme de la Creme TV show) and beef aficionados Burger Theory, who share their kimcheese burger recipe. So whether your taste is fine dining or no nonsense, hearty food, there will be a dish for people of all cooking abilities and tastes.

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The fifteenth century saw the evolution of a distinct and powerfully influential European artistic culture. But what does the familiar phrase Renaissance Art actually refer to? Through engaging discussion of timeless works by artists such as Jan van Eyck, Leonardo da Vinci, and Michelangelo, and supported by illustrations including colour plates, Tom Nichols offers a masterpiece of his own as he explores the truly original and diverse character of the art of the Renaissance.

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For 250 years the State Hermitage has been one of Europe's most palatial museums. The Hermitage collections were developed beginning in 1764 by Catherine the Great, Empress of Russia, and now encompass more than three million works of art and artifacts displayed within a spectacular architectural ensemble, the heart of which is the famed Winter Palace. Now, on this important anniversary, this stunning volume captures the masterpieces that make this world-famous institution a cultural destination and a global treasure. 250 Masterpieces explores this sumptuous collection in the manner of a private tour showcasing works by Italian Renaissance artists including Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, and Titian; Spanish artists such as Velazquez, Ribera, and Murillo; Flemish Baroque artists from van Dyck, Rubens, Rembrandt, and Jan Brueghel the Elder; Impressionist and post-Impressionist works from Renoir, Monet, Van Gogh, Gauguin, Cezanne, and Degas; and modern painting by Matisse, Picasso, Malevich, and Kandinsky. Priceless antiquities, feats of mechanical engineering, such as the famous Peacock Clock, and works of sculpture and decorative arts will also be shown both in situ and as works in focus. With lavish reproductions accompanied by texts from the museum's leading curators, this amazing volume is sure to become an instant classic, cherished by art lovers around the world.

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** FROM THE BBC'S FIRST EVER VEGAN COOKERY PROGRAMME **** DIRTY VEGAN'S HOTLY ANTICIPATED FOLLOW-UP, DIRTY VEGAN: ANOTHER BITE, IS NOW AVAILABLE **From the ex presenter of the cult TV show Dirty Sanchez, Matt Pritchard, comes the BBC's first ever (and long overdue) vegan cookery programme and accompanying book. In this television tie-in, Matt shows you just how easy and cheap it can be to go vegan and how the right nutrition can help you perform better in all aspects of life. Discover more than 80 cracking recipes for proper healthy vegan food - none of this Michelin Star sh*t - such as the Full vegan pile up, Squash & shroom momos with yuzu dip, Crispy bang-bang tofu, peanut & chilli stir-fry, Creamy peppercorn & mushroom pie and Maple, orange & chocolate baklava. In Dirty Vegan, Matt is set a challenge to create vegan food for certain groups of people with specific nutritional needs - a women's rugby team, OAPs, teenagers and emergency services (mountain rescue). He examines the science behind the ingredients, such as egg and meat alternatives, to create nutritious dishes to suit all ages, tastes and cravings. Chapters include:1. Morning Kickstarters2. Quick Hits & Gobfuls3. Rabbit Food4. Belly Warmers5. Proper Main Munch6. The Main's Best Mate7. Sweet Stuff ** Praise for Dirty Vegan **'This book is packed with uncomplicated, delicious recipes' - BBC Good Food'Dirty Vegan's hearty, casually presented and flavour-packed recipes should find universal appeal' - Waitrose Magazine 'Vegan food is far from boring and doesn't mean you have to sacrifice your favourite indulgent treats. Which is why we'll be whipping up some of the seriously tasty dishes in Dirty Vegan' - Heat Magazine

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YOU DON''T NEED A PAST TO HAVE A FUTURERediscover the series that defined a generation of comic book fans in this first volume of the smash-hit series behind the blockbuster BLOODSHOT movie! From his very first appearance, Bloodshot comes armed to the teeth with bullets, nanites and questions. Featuring appearances by Ninjak, the Eternal Warrior, Rai, the H.A.R.D. Corps, and more, this collected edition presents the classic adventures of Valiant's nanite enhanced commando from the very beginning!Join Valiant icons Kevin VanHook and Don Perlin along with an all-star cast of comics creators including Bob Layton, David Lapham, David Michelinie, and more as they dive headlong into the very first adventures of the original man from Rising Spirit!Collecting BLOODSHOT (1993) #07, ETERNAL WARRIOR #5, H.A.R.D. CORPS #5, and RAI (1992) #0.

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Formerly the official residences of the Tsars, the five buildings that comprise the State Hermitage Museum now house one of the finest art collections in the world. The collection is as vast and rich as its surroundings - ranging from prehistoric artefacts to post-Impressionist masterpieces. Here, renowned Director Mikhail Piotrovsky brings his unique insight and expertise to bear on the collection, presenting us with his highlights from the Museum's extensive holdings. Here you will find masterpieces from the Italian Renaissance, the Dutch Golden Age and the Flemish Baroque, as well as Impressionist, Fauvist and Expressionist collections. The artists on display range from Michelangelo to Matisse via Velazquez, Van Gogh, Rubens and Renoir. Beautifully illustrated, this guide succeeds in condensing the Museum's array of treasures and making them accessible to all.

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