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"La Bougogne--the name evokes art of international status, names of famous wines, and culinary pleasures. The reader learns about all the major monuments of which there are many: cathedrals and cloisters, castles and vineyards. We are taken by the hand and led step by step through the landscape and regional uniqueness of the four Burgundy d partements. For the first time, we learn about the region's rather obscure nobility which enhances the magic of the landscape, and--together with the presentation of often-visited famous sights--history comes alive. This is effectively a guide through 30,000 years of Burgundy's history. Beginning at the Neolithic era's mysterious meter-thick layers of horse bones, through Greek craftwork and Etruscan gold, then further on to the Cistercian cloisters and up to the present day. Burgundy is exciting!"

"Thanks to their spirituality, asceticism, technical skills and craftsmanship, the Cistercians became one of the most influential monastic orders of the high Middle Ages. Nine centuries ago, when the dynamic energy of the Benedictine order was threatening to ossify into mere grandeur and formalism, the Cistercians returned to the original "holy rules" of Benedict of Nursia and working with their hands. The stone witnesses of this era include majestic monastic buildings. With their austere dignity and sublime absence of decoration, Cistercian ecclesiastical buildings came to stand for awe-inspiring spiritual clarity and purity. This volume presents masterpieces of Cistercian architecture in France, Great Britain, the German-speaking lands, Portugal, Spain and Italy. The text describes the development of the order and the life of Bernhard of Clairvaux. A selection of original texts, pictures and chronological tables offers information on the artistic and cultural-historical characteristics of the individual monasteries and their inhabitants. An impressive and inspiring oeuvre!"

"This Memory Game features the most beautiful pictures from the book "Gothic". The box consists of 48 memo cards and also includes a booklet with background information on the pictures and the era of Gothic in general."

"This Memory Game features the most beautiful pictures from the book "Baroque". The box consists of 48 memo cards and also includes a booklet with background information on the pictures and the era of Baroque in general. "

If you're looking for the entire world of cookery - Culina Mundi is the book that has it. On more than 700 pages, 60 renowned chefs from 40 countries present their favorite recipes. Page for page, true gourments will be delighted to discover the wide spectrum of soups and appetizers, fish and meat dishes, sweets and desserts presented in words and pictures, along with practical hints on ingredients, methods and cooking times. Detailed sequences of illustrations explain the individual steps, so that the most delicious dishes of Asia and Africa, Europe, and North and South America can easily be prepared at home. Anyone who enjoys creative cooking, who prefers to explore less-traveled paths, and who is open for new adventures is sure to enjoy this journey into the world of haute cuisine.

Salami, goulash, marmalade-filled crepes and many other specialties: this is the best of Hungarian cuisine! From hearty casseroles, meat dishes and sweet baked goods all the way to its most exquisite culinary pleasures, Hungarian cooking offers a wealth of possibilities. The richness of the country's culinary palette is no accident: the Orient and the Occident are melded in many typical Hungarian recipes that inspire gourmets to wax enthusiastic about the wonders of Hungarian cuisine. This volume is far more than just a cookbook, however. Commentaries describe the tradition of Hungarian wine culture, introduce Tokaj, the king of Hungarian wines, and relate the "fiery" history of the pepper. The texts range across the wide plains of the puszta, the cosmopolitan Danubian metropolis Budapest, and the Hungarian landscape with its sandy plains, mountains and wild, romantic forests. Colorful pictures invite readers to participate in a peasant wedding as well as Easter and Christmas feasts - and to try the refined recipes.

Acupuncture in Latin means "sticking with the needle". Each of the 409 important acupuncture points is presented with an anatomical graphic, an overview of the meridian, and a photo showing the needle placement. The combination of Chinese sources and the author's therapeutic experiences provides a sensible balance between the most important indications and practical needs. The names, properties, and applications of the individual acupuncture points have been revised on this basis. Far-Eastern healing methods and Western observation techniques create a bridge between Asian and Western views of acupuncture. The Pictorial Atlas of Acupuncture not only provides beginners with an overview of the most important acupuncture points, but experienced practitioners can also learn about seldom-used acupuncture points and thus extend their knowledge.

"Smoothies are not just deliciously refreshing but also healthy multi-talents that are very suitable alternatives to soft drinks, sweet snacks, desserts and cocktails. This book introduces a broad range of recipes for every taste: fruit and berry smoothies, yogurt and breakfast smoothies, vegetable smoothies, dessert smoothies and fruit and berry cocktails. Each recipe comes with a short informative text with background information on, for example, the nutritional content of the fruits used and tips on preparation or modification. A detailed introduction helps with selecting and purchasing the proper fruit, offers tips on useful kitchen equipment, and introduces the 40 most important fruits and vegetables, as well as other ingredients and spices to improve the smoothies. Over 100 appetizing photos make you want to experience a delicious taste sensation. "

"Do you fancy a cocktail party? Then this book is the best basis for a successful evening with your friends. 124 classic and innovative recipes invite you to mix and experiment. Organized into the chapters Cocktails, Short Drinks, Frozen Cocktails, Shots, Long Drinks, Hot and After-Dinner Drinks, and Nonalcoholic Drinks, the book offers cocktails and mixed drinks for differing tastes and occasions. Each recipe comes with a short informative text with interesting facts about the drink's history or other background information. Plus, there are tips for the presentation and modification of the recipes. Modern photographs show how to present the drinks originally and elegantly. The book is completed with an informative appendix with a register for spirits and names and an overview table for the 58 most important liquors, their ingredients and flavors. "

Who wouldn't want to be able to make your own ice cream at home in the kitchen? Using natural ingredients and fantastic flavours, Eliq Maranik invites you to a big ice cream party! It's easy to make your own ice cream without using any artificial flavourings or stabilizers. Featuring over 60 delicious recipes, all illustrated with beautiful photographs, you will be able to vary your favourite dessert infinitely. How about some refreshing coconut ice cream? Or a lusciously creamy chocolate ice cream made from real chocolate? The author shares all her best advice on how to achieve the best flavours and textures, and you will learn everything you have ever wanted to know about ice cream and ice cream making. The book also contains a short introduction to the history of ice cream. The pages in this book are virtually soaked with incredible flavours, and the reader will find plenty of inspiration to experiment with different ingredients and flavours in order to discover new, exciting ice cream favourites. You don't even need an ice cream maker, even if using one makes it easier. To achieve the finest flavours, it is best to use organic and locally produced ingredients. By using seasonal fruit and berries when making your ice cream, you will be able to enjoy the flavours on a whole new level.

This extraordinary construction kit contains eight different models to build yourself from a delightful car with driver to a pop-up monster or a plane with propeller. There are perforated construction sheets for each figure and additional material, including wooden sticks, rubber bands and beads, and an extensive manual with detailed step-by-step illustrations. Even non-experts will be able to build these Paper Toys. The colorful results will delight not only children. The models have been lovingly created and include ingenious mechanisms: when you push the car, the driver and his luggage sway amusingly from side to side, caused by clever positioning of the rear axle. The doll moves gracefully at the slightest breath of wind, and the clown's facial expression changes when you turn the wooden stick. Presented in a beautiful designed metal box, this is the perfect gift for all ages!

"If you want to solidly get into drawing, you could not encounter anybody better than Andras Szunyoghy. His decades of experience as an artist and tutor predestine him for the creation of a basic rulebook for the learning of this old art. In a similarly playful and systematic manner, he succeeds in instructing in the big fields of drawing in four legs. The lessons contain step-by-step instructions in picture and text as well as innumerable examples. The reader follows Szunyoghy's thought process intui-tively and casually learns to judge his development status. Practice techniques for watching and drawing. Useful tools such as the Durer-grid and a grey scale complete the work."

Fashion - that means glamour, creativity and always the expression of a certain attitude toward life. This book is devoted to the legendary world of fashion from its origins in the nineteenth century until our own time. Which social, historical and cultural develop ments coalesced to allow fashion to become what it is today? Which designers had especially significant impact on their fashion eras, and what did their creations look like? Informative chapters that introduce each era coupled with extensive portraits of the ground breaking fashion icons and countless expres sive photographs work together to form a com pre hen sive portrayal of the rapid development that took fashion from the liberation of women from the corset all the way to the creations of modern designers.

Pathfinders, outsiders, revivers and traditionalists this comprehensive illustrated guide presents the most important personalities of European art in alphabetical order. More than 1,000 pictures serve as an invitation to discover the major works of Western painting traditions of the 13th to 19th centuries. The artists biographies, their most important works, and their relevance to the development of European painting are presented in compact texts. This allows the reader to quickly obtain an overview of the history of painting. In addition, 20 insets discuss all-encompassing topics. Contributions covering painting techniques, the history of fine-arts trading as well as art theory and classic image analysisprovide this history of painting with depth. The volume is complemented by a comprehensive art history glossary.

"Modern Living Accessories presents on 512 pages a retrospective of the most important developments and highlights in design of the past 100 years, beginning with the latest trends for 2011. The spotlight focuses on several individual gems of design, from the masterpiece of Italian design, Pietro Chiesa's vase Cartoccio (1932), back to one of Spain's most successful designer of our time Jaime Hayon and his Cristal Candy series (2009) for Baccarat, a venerable French establishment, but also on outstanding creations of Finnish designer Tapio Wirkkalas from the late 1960s and early 1970s. Concise texts accompanying the individually featured designs, as well as excurses on selected themes and styles written by experts, round off this benchmark illustrated book. "

" Getty Images has one of the most important photo collections in the world. The fascinating black-and-white and color photographs in this volume lead observers through almost two centuries of the history of photo journalism. Including both everyday life and the grandest events, the ideals and fears of the decades are conveyed through an exciting perspective. The book will captivate you with its varied and striking images: viewers will be touched, shocked, amused, or even moved to tears. Individual chapters provide a clear, chronological summary of themes such as Revolutions, Entertainment, the Third Reich or the Role of Women. Commentary in three languages familiarizes readers with each topic and points out noteworthy aspects of the photographs. Photo Journalism is a must for everyone interested in photography and the events of our times. "