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Скачать книгу (размер 320 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 64) Аннотация: Decade by decade, the beautifully illustrated Vintage Jewellery Sourcebook traces 100 years of design history, from Lalique's Art Nouveau enamelling at the turn of the twentieth century to Christian Dior's mid-century costume pieces to 1980s high-luxe power jewellery. From 1890-1990, each decade begins with a historical introduction to the era and then offers a key looks spread showing an…

Скачать книгу (размер 2 115 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 416) Аннотация: Whereas the 1970s opened with a fashion hangover from the 1960s, with looks such as mini skirts, bell-bottom trousers and the hippie look still enduring, the decade soon took on its own sartorial identity. The most prominent trends were the peasant look, glam (influenced by glam rock) and disco, popularised by the 1977 film Saturday Night Fever. Many other individual fashion items went…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 462 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 288) Аннотация: British actor Martin Freeman has been appearing on our screens, in the theatre and in high-profile films for the past fifteen years. In this time he has managed to garner critical acclaim for his roles as well as remaining hugely popular at all times with his audience. On account of his recurring star turn as Bilbo Baggins in The Hobbit trilogy, he has found himself re-cast as a globally…

Скачать книгу (размер 238 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 48) Аннотация: Cross your eyes and get your thinking cap on for another bumper crop of optical illusions from Carlton. Super Optical Illusions, from the team behind Awesome Optical Illusions, uses colour, angles and ambiguity to trick the eye, then serves up fascinating explanations of what you are seeing and why you see it.

Скачать книгу (размер 401 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 80) Аннотация: We all know — and love — ABBA. Everyone has a copy of Abba Gold (the second most popular album of all time in the UK). Publishers and booksellers have always wondered: how can we get that Abba feeling into a book? Well here's how: Abba Treasures is co-written by a colleague and friend of the band using contemporary interviews and the world's acknowledged Abba expert; it features never-before-seen…

Скачать книгу (размер 646 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 128) Аннотация: This beautiful colouring book — designed especially for grown-ups — is the perfect way to kill time or distract you from tiresome chores. Inspired by mystical mandala patterns, this stylish activity book is the perfect gift for anyone looking to explore their creativity.

Скачать книгу (размер 973 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 192) Аннотация: A new ladies version of the best-selling A Well-Dressed Gentleman's Pocket Guide, this book is an exhaustive bible to dressing well for all occasions. Whether you are presented by a black-tie dress code or concerned about what underwear to buy, this book will emphatically answer all your sartorial questions. Karen Homer, a fashion journalist for the past 15 years, offers in-depth advice on how to…

Скачать книгу (размер 891 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 176) Аннотация: A beautifully illustrated publication with a fashion-forward feel, Fashion Crochet contains 30 crochet projects for a range of accessories and clothing items inspired by up-to-the-minute catwalk trends. Utterly contemporary and stylish, the projects incorporate a wide cross-section of techniques from granny squares and knotwork to lace and hairpin crochet. As useful for the highly experienced as…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 299 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 256) Аннотация: With the current movement for extreme and individualistic beauty, nail art is a way to make your own personal statement as well as turn your nails into the hottest fashion accessories around. In The Nail Art Sourcebook, you will find hundreds of ideas for designs using a full range of effects, all of which you can do yourself or take to a nail technician to execute professionally. The sourcebook…

Скачать книгу (размер 809 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 160) Аннотация: Documenting the history of this family brand and representing a summary of Miuccia Prada's key collections and pieces, including the launch of the Miu Miu line, this book showcases the brand's emphasis on understated elegance and luxury, technologically advanced fabrics and originality of design. The book follows a biographical chronology detailing the origins of the brand as a leather-goods…

Скачать книгу (размер 5 705 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 1120) Аннотация: «This is the 25th edition of the ultimate reference book on European football. The «UEFA European Football Yearbook 2012-13» contains everything that a football fan will need to watch their favourite team or country as they battle for glory. Gloriously illustrated with dramatic action photos, artworks and maps, this exceptional volume begins with a review of UEFA competitions, at club and…

Скачать книгу (размер 3 339 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 656) Аннотация: «This enthralling collection of Sherlock Holmes adventures comprises the first two volumes of short stories as they were originally gathered together in book form. Initially published in «The Strand» magazine, the first of the short stories followed the successful serialization of Conan Doyle's first two Holmes novels «A Study in Scarlet» and «The Sign of Four». «The Adventures of Sherlock…

Скачать книгу (размер 3 339 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 656) Аннотация: «'I have my eye on a suite in Baker Street...' So said Sherlock Holmes when he and Dr Watson first met. Their humble address at 221B Baker Street has since become almost as famous as the great detective himself, the incredible popularity of Sherlock Holmes' adventures never wavering over the last 120 years. Dr Watson's initial encounter with Holmes came in Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's first Sherlock…

Скачать книгу (размер 2 605 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 512) Аннотация: From haute couture to ready-to-wear, this title documents the season-by-season fashions of the WWII era and the immediate post war period. It covers every aspect of female fashions from the period, from lacy evening gowns, tailored skirt-suits and luxurious fur jackets to figure-sculpting undergarments, satin negligees and glamorous swimwear.

Скачать книгу (размер 483 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 96) Аннотация: Bruce Lee was more than just an action star; he was an icon of speed, strength and charisma — an energy that ignited and inspired people all around the world — and as famous for his mental as his physical prowess. The Treasures of Bruce Lee, published with the Bruce Lee Estate, will tell this unique star's story as never before; through painstaking research, unseen memorabilia and unpublished…

Скачать книгу (размер 197 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 40) Аннотация: Open the doors onto a charming Victorian doll's house! Marvel at it's beautiful rooms, then use the reusable stickers to decorate the house just the way you want it. Help the family who live there furnish their rooms with fabulous tea sets, dresses, jewellery, a bird cage, a rocking horse and much more! Then turn to the back of the book where there are exciting colouring, doodling and decorating…

Скачать книгу (размер 891 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 176) Аннотация: In little more than a year, Kate Middleton, aka Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge, has become one of the biggest British style icons in living memory. Her elegant look has sparked copycat imitations the world over and created a huge boost in sales for the shops and designers whose clothes she favours. This essential fashion guide to Kate's style celebrates her unique, ladylike, yet youthful…

Скачать книгу (размер 891 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 176) Аннотация: Johnny Depp's extraordinary journey has taken him from schoolboy misfit and bad-boy celebrity to compelling Oscar(R)-nominated actor and family man whose films have grossed over $4.7 billion worldwide. This lavish celebration of his art and life is fully updated to include Depp's most recent roles: the demon barber of Fleet Street in Sweeney Todd, his further outings as Captain Jack Sparrow in…

Скачать книгу (размер 728 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 144) Аннотация: It is a truth universally acknowledged that Jane Austen is one of the most popular novelists in the English language and her work is more popular today than ever before. The wit and romance of her writing captivate television and cinema audiences worldwide, while boosting the readership of the novels themselves. In an age when attention spans are low and fast, furious action drama overwhelms…

Скачать книгу (размер 809 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 160) Аннотация: «Has cooking become an art form? One can claim without exaggeration that the Catalan chef Ferran Adria is one of the most lauded culinary masters on the planet and his restaurant, El Bulli, was consistently rated as the best in the world. In July 2011, Adria closed El Bulli in order to revolutionize not the art of cooking but his art of cooking, with plans to open a creativity centre for chefs…