The Lives of the Surrealists (Morris Desmond)(Pevná vazba)

The Lives of the Surrealists (Morris Desmond)(Pevná vazba)

Surrealism did not begin as an art movement but as a philosophical strategy, a way of life, and a rebellion against the establishment that gave rise to the First World War. In Lives of the Surrealists, Desmond Morris concentrates on the artists as people--as remarkable individuals. What were their

The Lives of the Surrealists (Morris Desmond)(Paperback)

Surrealism did not begin as an art movement but as a philosophical strategy, a way of life, and a rebellion against the establishment that gave rise to the World War I. In The Lives of the Surrealists, surrealist artist and celebrated writer Desmond Morris concentrates on the artists as people--as

Leopard (Morris Desmond)(Pevná vazba)

The sleek, spotted leopard may be the smallest of the big cats, but its ferocity and solitary style makes lions and tigers seem puny in comparison. Lacking the social mentality of other animals, the leopard is stealthy and selfish, ambushing its prey and carrying it high into a tree where it can

Artistic Ape (Morris Desmond)(Pevná vazba)

Peoplewatching - The Desmond Morris Guide to Body Language (Morris Desmond)(Paperback / softback)

Peoplewatching is the culmination of a career of watching people - their behaviour and habits, their personalities and their quirks. Desmond Morris shows us how people, consciously and unconsciously, signal their attitudes, desires and innermost feelings with their bodies and actions, often more

Postures: Body Language in Art (Morris Desmond)(Pevná vazba)

Every time an artist portrays a human subject, a decision has to be made about the posture of the figure. Will they be standing, sitting, or reclining? Smiling, screaming, or weeping?Never before given such dedicated attention, Postures argues that the gestures portrayed in a work of art can

The Naked Woman: A Study of the Female Body (Morris Desmond)(Paperback)

Internationally bestselling author and world-famous human behaviorist Desmond Morris turns his attention to the female form, taking the reader on a guided tour of the female body from head to toe. Highlighting the evolutionary functions of various physiological traits, Morris's study explores the

William Morris Textiles (Parry Linda)(Pevná vazba)

William Morris Textiles was the first comprehensive survey of the many hundreds of original, colourful textiles produced by William Morris and the two commercial companies he founded and managed. To this day it remains the authority in the field, and this revised edition has been completely

Desmond and the Very Mean Word (Tutu Desmond)(Pevná vazba)

Based on a true story from Archbishop Desmond Tutu's childhood in South Africa, Desmond and the Very Mean Word reveals the power of words and the secret of forgiveness. When Desmond takes his new bicycle out for a ride through his neighborhood, his pride and joy turn to hurt and anger when a group

Robin Hood (Dunkerley Desmond)(Pevná vazba)

This abridged retelling of the classic tale of Robin Hood is a perfect introduction to the well-loved legend, ideal for sharing with younger children, or for newly confident readers to tackle alone. Beautiful new illustrations and an elegant format with ribbon marker bring the magic of this classic

A Perfect Explanation (Anstruther Eleanor)(Pevná vazba)

Finalist for the Desmond Elliott Prize A 'superb debut'* novel--based on the story of the author's grandmother--following an aristocratic woman who abandons her family and her money in search of a life she can claim as her own. (*The Guardian) Enid Campbell, granddaughter of a duke, grew up

Exodus (Alexander Dr T Desmond)(Pevná vazba)

Recounting the greatest event of divine salvation in the Old Testament, the book of Exodus is not merely a story about the Lord God rescuing enslaved Israelites from the power of a despotic and xenophobic dictator. More importantly, it highlights how a compassionate and justice-seeking God

Masterpieces from Buckingham Palace (Shawe-Taylor Desmond)(Pevná vazba)

In this beautifully designed book, Desmond Shawe-Taylor, Surveyor of The Queen's Pictures, and Assistant Curator of Paintings, Isabella Manning, examine 65 of the most celebrated paintings from the Picture Gallery, which sits at the heart of Buckingham Palace. With masterpieces by such artists as

Study Bible-ESV (Alexander T. Desmond)(Pevná vazba)

Over 1 Million Copies Sold Winner of the ECPA Book of the Year Award 'The scope and theological faithfulness of the ESV Study Bible study notes is breathtaking.' --John Piper Designed to help you understand the Bible in a deeper way With extensive study notes, charts, maps, and articles, this study

The Ice Bear (Morris Jackie)(Pevná vazba)

Cilka's Journey (Morris Heather)(Pevná vazba)

From the author of the multi-million copy bestseller The Tattooist of Auschwitz comes a new novel based on an incredible true story of love and resilience. Her beauty saved her -- and condemned her. Cilka is just sixteen years old when she is taken to Auschwitz-Birkenau Concentration Camp in

Introduction to the Numerical Simulation of Stochastic Differential Equations (Higham Desmond J.)(Pevná vazba)

Provides a lively and accessible introduction to the numerical solution of stochastic differential equations with the aim of making this subject available to the widest possible readership. The book presents an outline of the underlying convergence and stability theory while avoiding technical

The Many Lives of Erik Kessels (Kessels Erik)(Pevná vazba)

The Many Lives of Erik Kessels presents the highly anticipated first illustrated survey of this pioneering and influential curator, editor, and artist whose varied experiments with photography and photographic archives have allowed us to reconsider the medium's vernacular and narrative

William Morris: Artist Craftsman Pioneer (Ormiston Rosalind)(Pevná vazba)

Revised edition of the bestselling backlist title. William Morris was an outstanding character of many talents, being an architect, writer, social campaigner, artist and, with his Kelmscott Press, an important figure of the Arts and Crafts movement. Many of us probably know him best, however, from

Holy Shocking Saints - The Extraordinary Lives of Twelve Irish Saints (Quinn Sine)(Pevná vazba)

Celebrating the extraordinary lives of twelve remarkable

Chris Orr: The Miserable Lives of Fabulous Artists (Orr Chris)(Pevná vazba)

A celebration of the lives of the fabulously artistic, as they come up against Chris Orr's irreverent wit, and published to coincide with a show of the works at the Royal

All the Way to the Tigers: A Memoir (Morris Mary)(Pevná vazba)

One of NPR's Best Books of the Year From the author of Nothing to Declare, a moving travel narrative examining healing, redemption, and what it means to be a solo woman on the road. In February 2008, a casual afternoon of ice skating derailed the trip of a lifetime. Mary Morris was on the verge of

Morris Minor Traveller: The Complete Companion (Newell Ray)(Pevná vazba)

For more than half a century the Morris Minor Traveller has been a familiar feature of rural and small-town Britain. Unpretentious, uncomplaining, half-timbered in an age of sleek pressed steel, Travellers were to be seen everywhere, laden with schoolchildren, dogs, jumble for the jumble sale,

V&a Pattern: William Morris (Linda Parry)(Pevná vazba)

A source of inspiration for designers from William Morris to Alexander McQueen, the V&A holds over three million designs for textiles, decorations, wallpapers and prints. Now beautifully re-presented, the bestselling V&A Pattern series invites you to appreciate the work of some of the greatest