For the first time in its history, this American classic has been completely rewritten. Peggy Post gives us etiquette for today's times. Read by millions since the first edition was published in 1922, Emily Post—the most trusted name in etiquette—has always been there to help people navigate every conceivable social situation. The tradition continues with this 100 percent revis...(展开全部)

Now available from Abrams, this popular book offers a rare, close-up look at the exquisite, labor-intensive details seen in fine historical clothing. Perfect decorative seams, minute stitching, knife-sharp pleats, and voluptuous drapery--all are here, alongside more unusual techniques such as stamping, pinking, and slashing. Most of these effects cannot be replicated by machine...(展开全部)

Now available from Abrams, this popular book offers a rare, close-up look at the exquisite, labor-intensive details seen in fine historical clothing. Perfect decorative seams, minute stitching, knife-sharp pleats, and voluptuous drapery--all are here, alongside more unusual techniques such as stamping, pinking, and slashing. Most of these effects cannot be replicated by machine...(展开全部)

During the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, Chinese furniture reached a pinnacle of exceptional design and meticulous workmanship. "Beyond the Screen" leads the reader on a journey that encompasses not only the evolution of these exquisite furnishings, but also includes the many literary, architectural and visual contexts in which they were created. Alongside 64 superb colo...(展开全部)

During the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, Chinese furniture reached a pinnacle of exceptional design and meticulous workmanship. "Beyond the Screen" leads the reader on a journey that encompasses not only the evolution of these exquisite furnishings, but also includes the many literary, architectural and visual contexts in which they were created. Alongside 64 superb colo...(展开全部)

THƯ là một áng văn trần trụi ngột ngạt ứa ra từ người tù sau song sắt. Lâu nay, nếu có giai thoại gì về người tù, thì đó thường là một người tù kiên trì, có thành tựu. Ví như kiên trì rèn sức khi bị giam, và tạo ra một giáo trình thể hình hiệu quả… Ví như chịu khó đa dạng hóa cách vượt ngục, dù liên tục bị bắt về… Ví như kiên trì đào tường hàng chục năm ròng, chỉ bằng một cái đ...(展开全部)

THƯ là một áng văn trần trụi ngột ngạt ứa ra từ người tù sau song sắt. Lâu nay, nếu có giai thoại gì về người tù, thì đó thường là một người tù kiên trì, có thành tựu. Ví như kiên trì rèn sức khi bị giam, và tạo ra một giáo trình thể hình hiệu quả… Ví như chịu khó đa dạng hóa cách vượt ngục, dù liên tục bị bắt về… Ví như kiên trì đào tường hàng chục năm ròng, chỉ bằng một cái đ...(展开全部)

A renowned scholar of Islamic art, history and culture, Oleg Grabar introduces in this book a wide range of illuminated manuscript masterpieces from the eighth to the seventeenth century. The heroes of grand epics such as Alexander the Great are found side-by-side with mythical monarchs, sultans, and even monsters. Illuminated manuscripts of the Koran, epic poetry, and scientif...(展开全部)

The first publication to explore in depth the theme of reclusion in painting and calligraphy within the context of political and social changes in 17th-century China. Reclusion--the act of disengaging from worldly affairs for spiritual and moral cleansing--was a concept deeply associated with ancient Chinese civilization. The theme of reclusion was especially prevalent during t...(展开全部)

The first publication to explore in depth the theme of reclusion in painting and calligraphy within the context of political and social changes in 17th-century China. Reclusion--the act of disengaging from worldly affairs for spiritual and moral cleansing--was a concept deeply associated with ancient Chinese civilization. The theme of reclusion was especially prevalent during t...(展开全部)