Ever heard of surrealist fine dining? This must-have reprint of Les diners de Gala reveals the exotic flavors and elaborate imaginings behind the legendary dinner parties of Salvador and Gala Dali. With recipes from such leading Paris restaurants as La Tour d'Argent and Maxim's, a special section on aphrodisia, and bespoke illustrations from...
Produced in collaboration with The Andy Warhol Foundation and Jean-Michel Basquiat's estate, this book explores the artists' complex personal and professional relationship through hundreds of never-before-published photographs of Basquiat by Warhol, excerpts from the legendary Andy Warhol Diaries, rarely seen archival material and examples of...
From impossible staircases to tesselated birds, explore the graphic genius of M.C. Escher, master of quirky vantage points, mathematical puzzles, and the transition from paper flatness to illusory volume. This essential introduction presents key Escher works, exploring the evolution of a unique pictorial style that has captivated scientists and...
From delivery boy to one of the most important industrialists in history: founder of Kodak George Eastman had a decidedly American career. Upon his death, his house became an international museum of photography and film: to this day, it holds the largest collection of its kind in the world. This volume curates the most impressive images from...
The ultimate in interiors inspiration, this catalogue spans six continents to deliver you the most immaculate abodes from Biarritz to Brazil. Pore over pictures by illustrious interior design photographers that profile every style of home you can imagine: from clean line, concrete minimalism to bustling eclecticism, where textures, time periods,...
The most comprehensive photographic study of an extraordinary city, Berlin, Portrait of a City offers some 560 pages of aerial views, street scenes, portraits, and more to trace the city from the Roaring Twenties to the ruins of war to its rebirth as political and cultural capital. Quotes from famed Berlin icons and connoisseurs, from Marlene...
In this passionate, inspiring manifesto Christiana Figueres, UN Secretary for Climate Change during the Paris Agreement will outline her vision for a sustainable future. Writing with Tom Rivett-Carnac, her deputy at the UN and co-founder of the Global Optimism movement, Christiana will show us three possible scenarios for our future, dependent upon the actions we take now. Fiercely optimistic and practical, Christiana will show us that we can and will achieve the shift necessary to halt global warming and sustain human life. She also shows what each of us can do personally to bring about the change needed. This is the final hour: it can be our finest hour. We can and will solve our climate crisis, but we must act now.
Discover turn-of-the-century Vienna in this exploration of its most important protagonists, complete with sumptuous double-page reproductions across painting, sculpture, architecture, and design, as well as an essay by Rainer Metzger. Marking the centenary of the deaths of masters Klimt, Schiele, Wagner, and Moser, this collection joins the...
Accompanying the 2016 'Outdoor Photographer of the Year' competition. Featuring over 150 beautiful photographs from entrants across the world. Last year's competition received 12,000 entries from 35 countries.
This bantamweight edition of GOAT slims down the heavyweight champion Collector's Edition from 50 to 15 pounds. Smaller in size but not in impact, the book contains all the same expert essays, compelling interviews, thousands of images, and two gatefold sequences to create one epic tribute to Ali, as powerful and vibrant as the man himself.
The Ancient Tome of Astral Magic - Newly TranslatedStep into the enigmatic realm of the "Picatrix", the legendary grimoire that has whispered through the corridors of time, offering the mysteries of the cosmos to those who dare to look within its pages. Newly translated, this ancient manuscript opens a portal to the medieval world of astrological magic, revealing secrets that have been shrouded in mystery for centuries.In this latest edition, the "Picatrix" is presented in a translation that maintains the mystical and arcane essence of the original text, yet renders it accessible to the contemporary seeker of hidden knowledge. Each page unfolds with wisdom from a bygone era, offering insights into a universe where the stars, planets, and celestial forces play a crucial role in the mystical arts.Rooted in the 11th-century Arabic work "Gh¿yat al-¿ak¿m," the "Picatrix" encompasses an extensive range of esoteric topics - from astrological theory and talismanic magic to philosophical musings and occult practices. It is not merely a book; it is a journey through the constellations of ancient knowledge, where each chapter guides the reader deeper into the labyrinth of the unseen.Whether you are a scholar of the occult, a practitioner of the magical arts, or a curious explorer of ancient wisdom, the "Picatrix" offers a unique window into the world of medieval magic and astrology. Dive into the pages of the "Picatrix" and uncover the secrets of the stars. Let the ancient wisdom of the sages guide you through a mystical exploration that transcends time and space. Embrace the journey and let the magic begin.
Tea-Cup Reading and Fortune-Telling by Tea Leaves, Highland Seer, a classical and rare book that has been considered essential throughout human history, so that this work is never forgotten, we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.
The Second Story of Meno; A Continuation of Socrates' Dialogue with Meno in Which the Boy Proves Root 2 is Irrational, a classical book, has been considered essential throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and designed. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work and hence the text is clear and readable.
This book is caters to the needs of students who aspire to prepare for Staff Selection Commission (ssc) - combined graduate level (cgl) recruitment, Preliminary examination (tier - i) based on CBE, with previous year solved papers, General Intelligence, General Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude and English Comprehension. In all sections related descriptions are given with objective multiple choice questions. The most important feature of this book is that we have included a large variety of different types of questions as required by syllabus.However, we have put our best efforts in preparing this book, if any error or whatsoever has been skipped out we have welcomed your suggestions.
This book has been prepared for the purpose of Probationary Officers (PO) exam conducted by State Bank of India. To provide the right directions to the aspirants appearing for this examination we have published a book comprising 10 practice Test Papers with Previous Year Question paper which is given in the beginning of Book. In this Book the balanced questions from all the sections i.e. English Language, Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning ability are given. The level of Questions, given in the Practice Test Paper as per the level of Exam. This book will definitely keep the aspirants easy and comfortable in the examination Hall.
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