Скачать книгу (размер 973 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 192) Аннотация: James Viaene began his culinary career in the midst of a postwar cultural revival of sumptuous dinners, balls, and galas. He started in some of Pariss greatest restaurants and later was hired at the Parisian residence of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor. He then trained under a series of renowned cooks, and became a chef in his own right in the kitchens of eminent public figures such as Georges…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 421 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 280) Аннотация: This original, illustrated monograph recounts haute couture designer Jean Patous charmed life and career during the apex of twentieth-century glamour, and is drawn from extensive research into previously unpublished family archives. During the 1920s and 1930s, the French couturier Jean Patou was Chanels main rival: day pyjamas, jersey sportswear, swimwear, and the little black dress were all…
Скачать книгу (размер 2 115 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 416) Аннотация: Following the success of Style Book: Fashionable Inspirations , this new volume offers a fresh take on the iconic patterns and prints that are renewed and recycled year after year, from the runways to street wear. Fashion editor Elizabeth Walker draws on eclectic influences from around the world: embroidered kimonos from Japan, batiks from Indonesia, paisley from India and France, animal prints,…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 299 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 256) Аннотация: A complete introduction to contemporary gardens, from new innovations, practices, and materials, to the notable designers and their signature creations, to a glossary of key terms. This volume introduces the most important trends and issues in gardening today; defines what constitutes a contemporary garden; and examines the latest innovations, practices, and approaches that have contributed to…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 727 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 340) Аннотация: Respected interiors specialists Barbara and René Stoel — tie chart the evolution of interior design from the sev — enteenth century to the present day. They introduce thirty-four significant designers from the last four hundred years along with the elements of their legacy that remain relevant in interior design today. Arranged chronologically, the text places the designers in their…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 054 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 208) Аннотация: In The Paris Gourmet, Trish Deseine serves up a definitive guide to French cuisine, divulging her secrets on all aspects of Gallic food and entertaining. Her extensive black book of foodie addresses in Paris and online is an essential resource for stocking your kitchen with indispensible cooking utensils and table trimmings, procuring the best ingredients, or dining at her most treasured…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 105 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 218) Аннотация: «Cet hymne a la volupte detourne le mythe antique pour composer un court roman, en vers et en prose, entre badinerie et satire. Quatrieme de couverture Les Amours de Psyche et de Cupidon Dans Les Amours de Psyche et de Cupidon (1669), La Fontaine deploie un etonnant talent de prosateur, et detourne, en conjuguant galanterie et grivoiserie, un mythe celebre depuis l'Antiquite. Dans ce conte badin…
Скачать книгу (размер 305 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 61) Аннотация: Dans les vastes plaines et les profondes forêts russes, vous croiserez la route de rusés renards et d'ours patauds, mais attention aux rencontres avec la redoutable Baba Yaga! Si des êtres aux pouvoirs mystérieux peuplent ces contes, vous ne trouverez ni fées, ni baguettes magiques. Car face aux difficultés, l'entraide, le courage et l'intelligence restent les armes…
Скачать книгу (размер 320 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 64) Аннотация: Une sélection de 32 chansons Issues des plus grands classiques du patrimoine: Gentil coquelicot, Dansons la capucine, Il était un petit navire, Au feu, les pompiers, ou encore Ah ! vous dirai-je Maman. Des chansons illustrées avec beaucoup de tendresse et réunies dans un CD en fin d'ouvrage, pour partager d'agréables moments avec les petits. Un enregistrement musical…
Скачать книгу (размер 891 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 176) Аннотация: In the same understated, covetable style as her husband's interiors, May Vervoordts recipes bring out the essence of fresh ingredients in simple yet exceptional dishes. The name Vervoordt is synonymous with effortless sophistication and quality. Over the past 25 years, Axel and May Vervoordt have cultivated a reputation for excellence in the fields of art, interior design, and entertaining.…
Скачать книгу (размер 809 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 160) Аннотация: An exquisitely photographed introduction to the great French tradition of baking — from the simple croissant to the light and flaky millefeuilles, drawn from the best pastry chefs in Paris. Temptations abound for the sweet tooth in Paris, from the hottest culinary trends to time-honored classics. Patisserie is an integral part of the city's culinary tradition and the source of countless…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 054 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 208) Аннотация: Barbara and Rene Stoeltie capture the essence of New York's sophisticated and glamorous elegance, inspiring the reader with profiles of seventeen style setters and their private homes. New York Interiors is an inspirational guide to the eclectic interior style of the Big Apple. The reader is taken on a thrilling exploration of both traditionally designed and strikingly modern interiors, which…
Скачать книгу (размер 2 115 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 416) Аннотация: This comprehensive, practical, and heavily illustrated reference offers the essential building blocks and recipes for working with chocolate in the home kitchen. This cooking school in book form opens with 100 fundamental step-by-step techniques: chocolate basics (tempering, ganaches, pralines), candy fillings, decorations, doughs, creams and mousses, ice cream and sorbet, sauces, and bakers…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 258 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 248) Аннотация: Celebrated French chef Pierre Gagnaire, described by Ruth Reichl in The New York Times as The Wizard of Paris, offers 175 classic and yet innovative recipes for everyday and special occasions, from lazy brunches to midnight feasts. Pierre Gagnaire is one of Frances most creative chefs, revered for pushing the boundaries of taste and texture. While he has published several books on food-related…
Скачать книгу (размер 952 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 188) Аннотация: Provencal houses are true homes. Warm shades of ochre glow from the walls and roofs, weathered floors shine, and reflections dance off glazed ceramics hitting cotton tablecloths. The region of Provence has always produced the right materials for building, painting, furnishing and decorating its homes, and for over two thousand years, local artists have worked to create the authentic Provencal…
Скачать книгу (размер 605 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 120) Аннотация: A painter, on panel and in fresco, a sculptor, architect, and poet, Michelangelo Buonarroti was the first artist recognized by his contemporaries as a genius. The Little Book of Michelangelo provides an accessible introduction to the life and work of this most influential of artists. A biographical essay sets the scene, and the handy alphabetical entries that follow, accompanied by some 100…
Скачать книгу (размер 973 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 192) Аннотация: Sahara. The name itself evokes a horizon of shifting dunes, a rich palette of reds and browns as diverse as the blues of the ocean. The civilizations scattered in this unforgiving landscape seem huddled against the overwhelming power of the elements, yet seen up close the architecture of these desert places is very complex, characterized by pure, abstract lines and arabesques forms that mimic the…
Скачать книгу (размер 1 299 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 256) Аннотация: Interior design guru Axel Vervoordt shares his latest inspirations for the home. Axel Vervoordt’s intense curiosity has fueled his work as an interior designer, spurring him to explore and draw inspiration from cultures around the globe. He was first exposed to Eastern art and philosophy years ago, but today it has become the guiding principle in his work, particularly the concept of Wabi.…
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Скачать книгу (размер 1 136 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 224) Аннотация: It would be difficult to find a selection anywhere in the world of more splendid restaurants, creative chefs, succulent dishes, harmonious odes to tradition, or convincing hymns to the art of living well than these forty featured restaurants. Prominent restaurant critic Gilles Pudlowski leads the reader on a gourmet tour of France, sharing menu selections from his favorite restaurants along with…