In this favored land, the hills are green with dusky olive groves, bright vineyards, dark cypress trees; bright Mediterranean blue complements the pure light and serenity of the Tuscan countryside. This beauty is matched by the fabulous art treasures found in the famous museums, churches and monuments here, in the cradle of Italian culture. THE GREEN GUIDE, the perfect travel companion: a discerning and up-to-date source of information. Practical and comprehensive, it offers suggestions on what to see and what to do, background on history and cultural heritage. Ideal guides for the independent tourist, THE GREEN GUIDE explores destinations both near and far. Sights are rated - 3 stars "worth a journey, " 2 stars "worth a detour" and 1 star "interesting." Maps and itineraries make planning easy, whether visiting the highlights or venturing off the beaten track. Travel with THE GREEN GUIDE
Treasures from the Kremlin From 1547, when Ivan the Terrible declared himself tsar of Russia, to 1712, when Peter the Great moved the capital to St. Petersburg, one of the highlights of Moscow court life was the formal presentation of diplomatic gifts to the tsar. These fabulous offerings have been preserved intact in the Moscow Kremlin Armory, in a collection that cannot be matched by any other royal treasury in the world. Now many of these objects are published in this gloriously illustrated volume -- the first in English on the subject -- that accompanies a major exhibition at the Indianapolis Museum of Art. Ranging from arms and armor and exquisite textiles to spectacular works in gold and silver, gifts received by the tsars are masterpieces of the decorative arts -- and afford a fascinating glimpse of international relations during a period when Russia emerged as a world power. Side
Peter Carl Faberge (1846-1920), imperial jeweler and goldsmith to the czars of Russia, produced some of the most exquisite bejeweled objects in the world. Eight of these treasures are reproduced here in fabulous color in clever, two-sided jigsaw puzzles. Titel: Fabergé Treasures: The Forbes Collection (Bog) Genre: Historisk Sammendrag: Peter Carl Fabergé, kongelig juvelér og guldsmed for Romanov-dynastiets zarer, producerede nogle af de mest udsøgte og juvelbesatte objekter i verden. Udforsk otte af disse blændende skatte i fire smarte, tosidede puslespil, som kan opbevares direkte i bogen! Type: Hardcover
Forfattere: Sven Hausherr, Nina Trippel Sprog: Tysk (Standard) Antal sider: 0 Forlag: Distanz Udgivelsesår: 2016 Cee Cee is one of Berlin's most widely read online mediums, with 30,000 readers every week. For five years, Cee Cee has charted and appraised the capital's perpetually changing urban landscape, tracing the diverse and multifaceted gastronomy and cultural scenes. The selection of recommendations is carefully vetted and has become an indispensable guide for Berlin lovers--resident expats and locals, visitors from Germany and abroad. After the huge success of Cee Cee Berlin, the creators now present the second volume. The book is chockfull with more than 200 fresh tips: hidden cafés and neighborhood bars, concept stores and specialty restaurants, destinations further afield in the surrounding countryside, and a dedicated and detailed analysis of the hyperlocal. Numerous photogra
A Novel The final work of fiction from Norman Mailer, a defining voice of the postwar era, is also one of his most ambitious, taking as its subject the evil of Adolf Hitler. The narrator, a mysterious SS man in possession of extraordinary secrets, follows Adolf from birth through adolescence and offers revealing portraits of Hitler’s parents and siblings. A crucial reflection on the shadows that eclipsed the twentieth century, Mailer’s novel delivers myriad twists and surprises along with characteristically astonishing insights into the struggle between good and evil that exists in us all. Praise for The Castle in the Forest “This remarkable novel about the young Adolf Hitler, his family and their shifting circumstances, is Mailer’s most perfect apprehension of the absolutely alien. . . . Mailer doesn’t inhabit these historical figures so much as possess them.”—The New York Times Book Re
The University, a renowned bastion of knowledge, attracts the brightest minds to unravel the mysteries of enlightened sciences like artificing and alchemy. Yet deep below its bustling halls lies a complex and cavernous maze of abandoned rooms and ancient passageways - and in the heart of it all lives Auri. Formerly a student at the University, now Auri spends her days tending the world around her. She has learned that some mysteries are best left settled and safe. No longer fooled by the sharp rationality so treasured by the University, Auri sees beyond the surface of things, into subtle dangers and hidden names. At once joyous and haunting, THE SLOW REGARD OF SILENT THINGS is a rich, atmospheric and lyrical tale, featuring one of the most beloved characters from Rothfuss' acclaimed fantasy series. Forfatter: Patrick Rothfuss Forlag: Gollancz Udgivelsesår: 2016 Sider: 176 Sprog: Engelsk
Tre let-læste klassikere på engelsk: The Three Musketeers af Alexandre Dumas (Bog) Oliver Twist ad Charles Dickens (bog) Treasure Island af Robert L. Stevenson (bog) Genre: Historisk Forlag: Ladybird Type: Hardcover
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