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An exploration of the darker corners of ancient Rome to spotlight the strange sorcery of anonymous literature.From Banksy to Elena Ferrante to the unattributed parchments of ancient Rome, art without clear authorship fascinates and even offends us. Classical scholarship tends to treat this anonymity as a problem or game—a defect to be repaired or mystery to be solved. Author Unknown is the first book to consider anonymity as a site of literary interest rather than a gap that needs filling. We can tether each work to an identity, or we can stand back and ask how the absence of a name affects the meaning and experience of literature.Tom Geue turns to antiquity to show what the suppression or loss of a name can do for literature. Anonymity supported the illusion of Augustus’s sprawling puppet mastery (Res Gestae), controlled and destroyed the victims of a curse (Ovid’s Ibis), and created out of whole cloth a poetic persona and career (Phaedrus’s Fables). To assume these texts are missing something is to dismiss a source of their power and presume that ancient authors were as hungry for fame as today’s.In this original look at Latin literature, Geue asks us to work with anonymity rather than against it and to appreciate the continuing power of anonymity in our own time.

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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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Easel Calendar 15 x 16.

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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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House Plans for Challenging Sites features more than 350 floor plans, sections, sketches, and elevations, as well as construction details of 35 housing projects which represent a true challenge for architects, either because of their topography or the geological composition of the soil. These homes are designed to integrate into the landscape and minimise environmental impact, since they are mostly located in beautiful, ecologically diverse, and natural settings.

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In modern architecture, natural stone is now thought of as a material that provides both elegance and sustainability, which can transform both residential and commercial buildings and is a first choice for both its durability and ecological qualities. The houses showcased in this superbly illustrated volume have been built in line with bioclimatic principles and have all received high praise for the ingenious combinations of materials used in their exterior design.

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Successful ecological architecture must take into account multiple factors within the construction process of a project, and the impact that construction will have during its life-cycle: from its planning, execution and use through its demolition at the end of its life. In addition to this, residential ecological architecture takes into account the specific needs of the people who will inhabit each home. The New Ecological Home showcases a wide variety of sustainable and ecological resources: from recouping traditional architectural solutions like cross-ventilation and taking advantage of natural light to new insulation and self-supplying energy systems.

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The Easiest Tunes to Strum Sing on Ukulele.

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When much of our existing housing stock was built, lifestyles were very different. This means that a large proportion of a contemporary architect's work is about adapting these older buildings, rather than building afresh. The challenge for today's architects is thus to adapt our old buildings to our new ways of living, whilst not destroying what we like about them. This often means adding more space to the back, the roof or the side, or even sometimes underneath, whilst retaining the original building's front as part of the streetscape. Houses: Extensions brings together 15 exceptional extension projects including 8 from the UK that showcase some of the most innovative and stylish architectural solutions for adding more space to a home. UK firms featured: Adam Knibb Architects, Chris Dyson Architects, Ashton Porter Architects, Paul Archer Design, AR Design Studio, Tigg+Coll Architects, and Riach Architects.

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Discover the latest revolution in residential architecture the mobile home! These outstanding projects showcase some of the truly innovative ways in which architects have taken the mobile home form, and created unique, stylish, and comfortable living spaces that really can be taken anywhere. Each of featured homes all of which are less than 20m2 are accompanied by full colour photographs, architectural illustrations, and a brief description.

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This magnificently illustrated volume brings together a collection of innovative and original garden design projects from around the world. Whether they are small or large, in urban or rural environments, they all have one aim in common - to make the space they occupy more enjoyable to be in. The featured projects cover a wide range of design styles and garden elements - from roof gardens to decking to water features and more - and are all accompanied by superb full-colour photography, detailed illustrations, and a brief but detailed explanation of the inspiration behind the design and the choice of plants and design elements.

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First published in 2008. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

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Outdoor Photographer of the Year presents a stunning collection of the winning, commended and shortlisted photographs from the 2016 Outdoor Photographer of the Year competition. Featuring over 150 winning, commended and selected images from entrants based all around the world, it captures the magnificent diversity of our planet. The annual competition, organized by Outdoor Photography magazine and now in its sixth year, last year received over 12,000 entries from more than 35 countries. Judged by some of the most respected names in the outdoor photography community, the contest attracts and curates the most inspiring images in adventure, travel, landscape, wildlife and nature. This year's winner will be given the opportunity to photograph the 2017 Fjallraven Polar Expedition, a 300-kilometre dog-sled adventure across the Arctic, through some of the world's wildest and most beautiful scenery. The book is divided into the eight categories of the competition, including At the Water's Edge, Wildlife Insight, Live the Adventure and Spirit of Travel.A breathtaking variety of images is accompanied by detailed captions and technical information, creating a collection of extreme environments and exceptional photography that will inspire outdoor photographers and adventure enthusiasts alike. Outdoor Photographer of the Year will be launched alongside the awards ceremony and exhibition at The Photography Show at the NEC from 18 to 21 March 2017. The images will be showcased through international media and online coverage, alongside the social media of Outdoor Photography magazine, The Photography Show and competition sponsors Fjallraven.

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Relax into the creative world of colouring. Containing a beautiful and diverse collection of illustrations, this fantastic book will allow the artist within you to shine! This edition contains a selection of fantasy artworks for you to complete in your chosen colour scheme. You can make your finished artworks as simple or as complex as you like - whichever you choose, you'll be thrilled with the results. It will appeal to both adults and children. . Relaxing and therapeutic . Wide selection of fantasy scenes including unicorns, mermaids and fantasy patterns . Artworks range in complexity . Over 60 artworks to colour in

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