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Origami Architecture: Papercraft Models of the World's Most Famous Buildings (+ CD-ROM)

Скачать книгу (размер 1 309 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 258) Аннотация: The incredible splendors of some of the worlds' most recognized architectural feats are brought to life within the pages of Origami Architecture. With this book, some card stock paper, and a hobby knife, anyone can build spectacular re-creation's of the most famous buildings in the world. It gives instructions and templates for 16 buildings, including the Parthenon, the White House, the Eiffel…

Fisher Aaron: The Way of Tea: Reflections on a Life with Tea

Скачать книгу (размер 973 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 192) Аннотация: In today's busy world, the lives of ancient tea masters, living in mountainside huts and picking tea leaves fresh off wild plants, may seem so inapplicable to our hectic lives as to be for our purposes mere myths. The Way of Tea shows modern readers how you can bring this serenity to your daily life. You don't need a mountainside hut or hours for endless contemplation; just a few quiet moments…

Stephen Skinner: Feng Shui Style

Скачать книгу (размер 728 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 144) Аннотация: In this book, designer Stephen Skinner discusses various common themes of feng shui — such as water, alignments, mountains, and wind, — and demonstrates these concepts in 26 houses, restaurants and galleries in London, Hong Kong and Malaysia. The selection is highly varied, and includes famous interiors such as designer Kelly Hoppen's home and the Bam Bou restaurant in London; a Chinese mansion…

Valery Garrett: Chinese Dress: From The Qing Dynasty To The Present

Скачать книгу (размер 1 217 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 240) Аннотация: Against a background of historical, cultural and social change comes Chinese Dress, a comprehensive and sumptuously illustrated book examining the extraordinary range of Chinese dress. Skillfully weaving together everything from court and formal costumes through to the working attire of the lower classes and the latest fashions of New China, Chinese Dress tells the story of the evolution of…

Bill Bensley: Paradise By Design: Tropical Residences And Resorts By Bensley Design Studios

Скачать книгу (размер 1 217 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 240) Аннотация: Eclectic, baroque and sophisticated such are the characteristics of the lifestyle resorts and extravagant private residences crafted by the renowned Bensley Design Studios in Bangkok and Bali. The 27 resorts and homes featured in Paradise by Design are set amidst resplendent tropical gardens and spread from China to India to Bali. Focused in Asia Pacific, these buildings are unconventional,…

Cunningham Don: Samurai Weapons: Tools of the Warrior

Скачать книгу (размер 1 217 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 240) Аннотация: Weapons, particularly bladed ones such as swords, are enjoying a renaissance of interest from every source, from collectors to laypeople. The samurai, a glorified figure in Japan and the West, employed a variety of weapons, not least of which was the sword. Samurai Weapons details how and why their arsenal included not only the sword of popular lore, but also a variety of other tools, including…

De Mente: Etiquette Guide to China: Know the Rules that Make the Difference!

Скачать книгу (размер 973 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 192) Аннотация: Whether you're traveling for business or pleasure, whether your stay will be long or short, your visit to China will be more pleasurable and effective if you understand your host culture and how to work within it. Etiquette Guide to China is a vital guide for visitors to the world's newest financial superpower. Learn the essentials of interacting, such as how to address people you meet, if you…

William Warren: Asia's Legendary Hotels: The Romance of Travel

Скачать книгу (размер 1 054 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 208) Аннотация: Asia's Legendary Hotels features some of the region's most historically significant hotels, from the Taj Mahal in India to the Raffles Hotel in Singapore to the Railway Hotel in Hua Hin. The result is a showcase of unique establishments where the past is not only present, but celebrated-and where one can discover what it was like in the golden age of travel — when a hotel was more than merely a…

Kim Inglis: Asian Bar And Restaurant Design

Скачать книгу (размер 1 299 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 256) Аннотация: Asian Bar and Restaurant Design is a selection of more than 40 sleekly designed and wonderfully executed bars, restaurants and clubs from across Southeast Asia. Representative of a new wave of interior design and architecture that combines Eastern aesthetics and materials with Western know-how, these designs are sure to excite insiders of the hospitality industry, foodies, interior design…

Sharon Leece: China Living

Скачать книгу (размер 1 217 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 240) Аннотация: Chinese style, long considered staid and traditional, is moving rapidly in a new and innovative direction. The pioneering spirit of a new China is manifesting itself in cuttingedge design and architecture as an insatiable appetite for creative new directions leads designers to infuse their work with a fresh vision. The traditional aesthetic values of elegance, subtlety and proportion are still…

Joop Ave: Grand Batik Interiors

Скачать книгу (размер 1 156 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 228) Аннотация: Many books have been written about batik, but Grand Batik Interiors is the first that highlights the debut of batik in the world of interior design, presenting a fresh new perspective on this most ancient of crafts. Grand Batik Interiors records batik's journey from its traditional context into the world of modernity. It examines the way this cloth, with its deeply embedded, multi-layered…

Marcia Iwatate: Korea Style

Скачать книгу (размер 1 136 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 224) Аннотация: «Korea Style reveals the intrinsic elements of Korean design; simplicity, moderation, constraint, and a deep respect for all things natural. Despite the filtering of Japanese and Western design ideas into Korea over the millennia, the peninsula has maintained its own identity and is gaining recognition for its own particular «style». Spatial, spiritual and material qualities are reflected in the…

Akihiko Seki: Ryokan: Japan's Finest Spas And Inns

Скачать книгу (размер 1 054 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 208) Аннотация: This book features Japanese inns, or ryokan, both old and new-from inns with a history dating back a thousand years to modern inns with the latest facilities that nonetheless capture the spirit of old Japan. Each of the properties has been handpicked by the authors for their strong design aesthetic, commitment to service and purity of their spring waters. The photographs showcase the resorts at…

Chamsai Jotisalikorn: Thailand's Luxury Spas: Pampering Yourself In Paradise

Скачать книгу (размер 1 054 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 208) Аннотация: No other country in the world offers such an incredible range of luxury spa and wellness destinations than Thailand. Thailand's Luxury Spas takes you inside this alluring world and reveals the best facilities and spa treatments, new trends in relaxation and holistic wellness therapy, plus well-researched information on Thai traditional healing and herbal lore. Thailand's Luxury Spas is your…

Carol Selva Rajah: Heavenly Fragrance: Cooking With Aromatic Asian Herbs, Fruits, Spices And Seasonings

Скачать книгу (размер 1 299 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 256) Аннотация: «Heavenly Fragrance» introduces the art of using Asia's most aromatic cooking ingredients to prepare food with wonderful fragrances to excite both the palate and sense of smell. Since over three quarters of what we taste in fact comes from smell, the aromas produced by our food are vitally important to the enjoyment that comes from eating. Inspired by fond memories of fragrant cooking since her…

Keiko Kubo: Keiko's Ikebana: A Contemporary Approach To The Traditional Japanese Art Of Flower Arranging

Скачать книгу (размер 646 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 128) Аннотация: Keiko's Ikebana offers an introduction to this international art form that is both practical and contemporary. Keiko's unique approach combines traditional techniques with modern tastes, incorporating influences ranging from sculpture to today's Western styles. The result is a one-of-a-kind look that is authentic, easy to create and attractive. The book includes easy-to-follow instructions for…

Xing Ruan: New China Architecture

Скачать книгу (размер 1 217 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 240) Аннотация: The spectacular transformation of China in the last decade is symbolized by its architecture. The booming cities of China are evolving at a speed which is hard to comprehend, and their skylines have seen a profusion of new architectural styles. An economic metamorphosis and an invasion of Western culture have created a dynamic environment for architecture and construction, both at the public and…

Judy Chapman: Ultimate Spa: Asia's Best Spas And Spa Treatments

Скачать книгу (размер 1 299 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 256) Аннотация: Ultimate Spa is the definitive guide to the best spas in Asia. Highlighting spas in India, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Thailand, Bali, Malaysia, Taiwan and the Philippines, this book is both a showcase of the region's best spas and a comprehensive guide to their offerings. The first half of the book introduces the top spas in the region, giving useful tips regarding the facilities and different types of…

Takashi Sugimoto: Shunju: New Japanese Cuisine

Скачать книгу (размер 1 381 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 272) Аннотация: Shunju: New Japanese Cuisine takes you on a tour of the restaurants and philosophy at the forefront of Japan's cooking revolution. Just as Alice Waters changed the way Americans thought about food, Takashi Sugimoto has revolutionized the act of dining in Japan.

Hideo Dekura: The Complete Book Of Sushi

Скачать книгу (размер 1 217 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 240) Аннотация: The Complete Book of Sushi is the definitive collection of traditional, contemporary and innovative recipes for lovers of this Japanese cuisine. Fresh and delicious, sushi is one of the healthiest foods you can eat, as it's low in fat and high in essential vitamins and minerals. Aesthetically pleasing, sushi is also surprisingly simple to make. This practical book will show you how to create…