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Скачать книгу (размер 809 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 160) Аннотация: A swimming pond is beautiful all year round, for it lives and changes with the seasons. Plants, animals, and the water make it an experience for young and old. A swimming pond has practical advantages: it is easy to care for and needs no expensive technology or chemicals. The swimming-pond ecosystem regenerates itself. This book is a source of inspiration for all who dream of having a swimming…

Скачать книгу (размер 809 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 160) Аннотация: 528 beautiful color photos detail 10 projects that are diverse in style and taste. Each incorporates recycled materials and principles of water efficiency. A valuable resource for homeowners, landscape designers, contractors, and architects, this idea book will help you transform your yard into a personal and ecologically responsible paradise.

Скачать книгу (размер 1 034 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 204) Аннотация: Here is the first comprehensive reference guide to twentieth century porcelain models of animals and figurines by Royal Copenhagen. An invaluable reference for collectors and dealers, it includes all the well-known pieces together with many others which are rarely seen. Nearly 400 color plates are used to identify more than 500 separate models, among which only about one hundred are in…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 217 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 240) Аннотация: This extensive reference identifies and describes over 2,400 pieces, including 800 figurines. These Scandinavian porcelain figurines were produced by Royal Copenhagen of Denmark from c. 1910 through 2000. Among the 976 beautiful color photographs are related shop signs, dishes, bowls, and vases. The text provides a brief history of the firm, established in 1775, explains the companys marks, and…

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Скачать книгу (размер 1 381 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 272) Аннотация: «The rich beauty and craftsmanship of leather objects dating from 1900-1929 is captured here in 540 beautiful color photos. These items include fine leather accessories, such as: billfolds blotters bookends boxes cigar cases document cases glove cases mats napkin rings paperweights purses and wastebaskets They were made to enhance American interiors with Stickley furniture, Van Erp lamps, and…

Скачать книгу (размер 809 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 160) Аннотация: Stained glass has long been a part of domestic architecture, but in the late 1800s its popularity soared. In part, this was due to new manufacturing techniques and distribution networks, but also it caught the imagination of Victorian, Art Nouveau, and Arts and Crafts designers around the world. Here over 350 examples of architectural stained glass span several countries and many years. The…

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Скачать книгу (размер 1 299 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 256) Аннотация: Small bronze figures, made in Vienna, Austria, beginning around 1850, are well known for their great detail and expressiveness. They were produced in small factories and private artist studios in the forms of animals and humans, and were exported to sell in New York, London, and Paris. Depicted here in over 650 brilliant color photos are cast bronze birds, camels, cats, dogs, horses, bears,…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 299 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 256) Аннотация: Here is a new book rich in visual choices for everyone planning to build in their backyard. Whether you're hoping to create a simple trellis to train roses or erect a pavillion to entertain the extended family, this is the perfect place to start. Over 400 photos illustrate an impressive quantity of architectural additions for the backyard, from arched gateways to grand gazebos, pretty pergolas,…

Скачать книгу (размер 809 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 160) Аннотация: Focuses on wearable, collectible vintage clothing and accessories. The Sears catalogues provide the basis for a comprehensive evaluation of the fashions of this period.

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Скачать книгу (размер 728 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 144) Аннотация: The companion volume to Making Concrete Countertops with Buddy Rhodes, this book details the art and craft of creating vertical concrete applications as well as integral sink and drainboard elements and curved-edge counters, for advanced users of the medium. An invaluable manual for contractors, architects, and expert handypersons alike, the project photography within will guide you step-by-step…

Скачать книгу (размер 1 054 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 208) Аннотация: German Meissen porcelain figures made during the Kaendler Period are considered the best era in the Meissen factory's history. They are organized here by their subjects, depicting Street Traders, Court Life, Military and Hunting scenes, Italian Comedy, Children, Mythology, Artisans, and various nationalities. Many figures are matched to the original engravings that inspired them. By recognizing…

Скачать книгу (размер 565 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 112) Аннотация: This is both a historical survey of wonderful images associated with tea over two centuries and a modern guide to collecting tea graphics. It is the first tea book to cover printed paper collectible art (rather than tins, teapots, and other objects), and has more than 160 images of rare materials conveniently organized as postcards, prints, posters, sheet music, book illustrations, periodical…

Скачать книгу (размер 809 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 160) Аннотация: With 470 eye-catching color photos and informative text, readers are taken on a cross-country tour of towers, turrets, cupolas, and belvederes found on homes, churches, and barns dating from the nineteenth through the early twenty-first century. Towers are often landmarks for cities. A tower or turret is particularly eye-catching on a house or business and turns them into a recognizable…

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Скачать книгу (размер 809 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 160) Аннотация: Meet the book that defined fashion for generations of Americans in the twentieth century-the Sears Catalog. European couture designs were beautiful in fashion magazines but the average person with an average income shopped for clothing in department stores. The Sears Catalog brought household goods and fashionable clothing to everyone, whether they had access to a department store or not.…

Скачать книгу (размер 809 Kb , формат fb2, страниц 160) Аннотация: Here is an exciting new installment in a series from Schiffer Publishing illustrating fashion trends in America. These books are a fantastic resource for costume designers looking for new ideas to recreate an era, for collectors who want to broaden their search for vintage clothing, and for fashion designers looking to revive retro styles. From hats to handbags, and dresses to dungarees, this…