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Financial Times -- 'An extraordinary, enticing fusion of fiction and natural history. The artwork alone [...] is stunning.'Kate Winslet -- 'Breathtakingly beautiful... every young adventurer should read this book.'The Oldie -- 'The second thrilling voyage for the Unknown Adventurer.’Are you ready to take part in an adventure? To face danger at every turn? To venture into unknown lands? If you are, then Journey to the Last River may be the perfect adventure book for you.‘I would mention the area’s name, but I can’t. All I can say is that this map would lead the two of us on an expedition into the heart of the unknown, hoping to find the last river for ourselves. What we discovered deep within the rainforest was enough to make me remove or change the place names in this journal - just like the map maker. Soon, you will know and understand.…'Join the Unknown Adventurer again on this thrilling adventure into the Amazon, which begins with a map discovered in the Royal Geographical Society showing a river that has been mysteriously rubbed out. It leads the Unknown Adventurer and his companion Bibi into a search for this ‘last river’ that will change their understanding of nature forever. This book is a thrilling tale of a voyage into the Amazon rainforest that looks exactly like a real scrap book inside, with smudged pages, handwritten-looking text and even die-cut piranha bite marks from a previous scrape. The gripping story features encounters with caiman and anacondas, incredible flora and fauna, survival tips and much, much more. The first title in a new series of spin-off adventures from The Lost Book of Adventure. Praise for The Lost Book of Adventure:Bear Grylls -- 'Packed FULL of adventures' The Guardian -- ‘A clarion call to the child explorer [...] a spectacular immersion in the life of the wild.' Daily Express -- ‘Exquisitely illustrated [...] children will treasure it for years to come.'

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New Town House brings together a collection of some of the more interesting and creative town house projects which have been recently constructed. The focus on recently completed projects allows for an analysis of the challenges of integrating new buildings in existing residential areas. All of the featured projects share one main characteristic their ability to make the most out of limited spaces in creative ways. Within the basic typology of a flat building between parallel walls, a world of possibilities is opened up: spaces full of light, endless staircases, curtain walls, facades which spread completely out to the street or enclose mysterious gardens and interior patios.

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In the ingenious projects presented in this book, planners make creative use of construction techniques, often artisanal, to create flexible-use living environments that optimize the use of space. Some recurring elements in this type of planning are enclosures that integrate and conceal furnishings, new lofts that take advantage of underutilised interior height, furniture that can be moved to differentiate areas, and independent volumes that focus functional areas.

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Townhouses are some of the most interesting creations of modern urban architecture. This selection of newly designed townhouses includes unconventional architectural concepts in terms of imaginative use of space and creative ways of capturing natural light.

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The technical Become a Pattern Drafter series presents garment construction bases for the different sectors of ready-to-wear: Men, Women and Children. Using a simple, clear, logical, precise method, these books are conceived through a rational technique known as Flat Patternmaking which gives valid, key formulas to help construct any conceivable garment. The methods are accessible to everyone : those wanting to make unique creations for their family or those who wish to pursue a creative career in fashion as patternmakers, designers, product managers or clothing manufacturers.

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conceptualisations of the great existential unknown

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More and more people prefer the simplicity of a small mobile home to enjoy nature instead of a conventional house. It s about swapping luxury for freedom. All of the houses featured in Small Mobile Homes are built on a trailer, meaning that not only are they more of a complete home than a caravan, they can also be transported to their owners ideal location. Featuring superb full-colour photography and architectural illustrations, this is a must have resource for anyone considering creating their own, mobile slice of life.

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To his contemporaries in late 16th-century Venice, El Greco (1541­–1614) was a contrary fellow, an innate artist blessed with extraordinary talent, but stubborn in the pursuit of his own path. Throughout his career, as he progressed from Crete to Venice, to Rome and ultimately Toledo, Spain, “The Greek” stood apart from his peers, merging different Western art traditions to create a unique pictorial language. El Greco’s single-minded style rejected naturalism and rejected accessibility. Works such as The Disrobing of Christ (1577–79), The Burial of the Count of Orgaz (1586–88), and The Vision of St John (1608–14) reveal elongated, twisted figures; unreal colors; and an experimental rendering of space — all resistant to easy viewing and intent, instead, on an art of epic grandeur and intellectual beauty. Frequently regarded with suspicion and criticism during his lifetime, El Greco was revived by a troop of ardent modern admirers, including Pablo Picasso, Roger Fry, and Der Blaue Reiter pioneer Franz Marc. Today, the artist belongs to the privileged group of great old master painters, as much an anomaly of his age, as a reference point across the centuries. This essential introduction from TASCHEN Basic Art 2.0 explores the influences and the ingredients of El Greco’s radical and singular vision, from the symbolic world of Byzantine icons and the humanistic values of the Renaissance to the nascent beginnings of conceptual practice.

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