Publisher: Gibbs Smith
The houses designed by Wade Weissmann and his firm tell the stories of the homeowners. Known for their shingle-style homes, they also design ranch houses and equestrian estates, romantic cottages, contemporary penthouses, and lake homes.
Instrumental arrangements of classic carols and holiday songs—over 70 minutes of extraordinary music.Show book
This is a fast motion journey through the musical decades. Leaping back and forth from backstage scenes to practice room parties to personal encounters with the stars. Use the decade symbols at the top of each page as a guide or scan through the index to search for known names. Throughout this musical diary you will discover rare and yet unpublished photos from Peter's personal archive. There is so much waiting here to be unveiled . . .Show book
As the centre of Far-Eastern art, China has always fascinated Westerners, who take an interest in its religious leaders and savants as much as in its artists. Sophisticated and mysterious, Chinese art has persistently developed for 10,000 years through unequalled talent, which long ago established its artistic preeminence. Admired and imitated by all, today Chinese paintings and porcelain are the timeless reminders of a decadent past which continues to astound people around the world. Dealing not only with architecture, sculpture and painting but also with bronze and porcelain, this text offers a complete panorama of Chinese arts and civilisation until the fall of the Empire in 1911.Show book
Gus Van Sant’s film and the ’90s cult of the alternative Gus Van Sant’s 1991 indie darling My Own Private Idaho perplexed and provoked, inspiring a new ethos for a new decade: being different was better than being good. Gentlemen of the Shade examines how the film was a coming-of-age for a generation of young people who would embrace the alternative and bring their outsider perspectives to sustainability, technology, gender constructs, and social responsibility. My Own Private Idaho — fragmented and saturated with colour and dirt and a painfully beautiful masculinity — also crept into popular media, and its influence can still be traced. R.E.M. Portlandia. Hipsterism. James Franco. Referencing the often-funny and sometimes-tragic cultural touchstones of the past 26 years, Gentlemen of the Shade sets the film as social bellwether for the many outsiders who were looking to join the right, or any, revolution.Show book
An authoritative history of the groundbreaking syndicated television show that has become an icon of American pop culture, from acclaimed author and filmmaker Nelson George, “the most accomplished black music critic of his generation” (Washington Post Book World).When it debuted in October 1971, seven years after the Civil Rights Act, Soul Train boldly went where no variety show had gone before, showcasing the cultural preferences of young African-Americans and the sounds that defined their lives: R&B, funk, jazz, disco, and gospel music. The brainchild of radio announcer Don Cornelius, the show’s producer and host, Soul Train featured a diverse range of stars, from James Brown and David Bowie to Christine Aguilera and R. Kelly; Marvin Gaye and Elton John to the New Kids on the Block and Stevie Wonder.The Hippest Trip in America tells the full story of this pop culture phenomenon that appealed not only to blacks, but to a wide crossover audience as well. Famous dancers like Rosie Perez and Jody Watley, performers such as Aretha Franklin, Al Green, and Barry White, and Cornelius himself share their memories, offering insights into the show and its time—a period of extraordinary social and political change. Colorful and pulsating, The Hippest Trip In America is a fascinating portrait of a revered cultural institution that has left an indelible mark on our national consciousness.Show book
Three books with an ocean of information and wisdom, based on the ancient art of feng shui. Book 1: Decorating and Enhancing Your Life and Home: The peaceful, balanced art of feng shui originates in China. In this book, the origin will be explained, as well as various applications to your interior design, the rooms in your home, and the harmony you cherish every day. You will learn, among others:How to apply the colors and elements of feng shuiThe basic essence of the meaning and the ways to apply it into your life philosophy Book 2: Your Life and Happiness in Balance and Harmony: Just when you thought you knew all about it, this book came out with more useful and interesting information about feng shui. Dive into the world of feng shui, with all its symbolism, balancing powers and energies, and practical ways of engraving these philosophies on your free spirit. This guide will increase your comprehension of feng shui and share with you, among others:Feng shui crystals, jewelry, and object applicationsThe basic principles of thinking "feng shui"What to do with aromas and smells Book 3: Wealth, Health, and Improved Relationships: The feng shui lifestyle has a tremendous influence on the way you raise your children, how you feel, and how much wealth you attract in your life. This clear way of thinking boosts all three of these areas through careful planning, organizing, and decluttering. Aromas, colors, and symbols can all add to the experience of living a balanced life. You will learn, among others:How to pimp your car the feng shui wayHow to influence your seller's and buyer's decisions when it comes to moving into a new homeTricks to help your children concentrate by creating a harmonious environmentShow book
