H.F. Ullmann

Each volume of the Art & Architecture series is opulently illustrated. The highly readable texts provide concentrated information on accessing well-known and less-known sites in the world of art. An image of every piece of art that is described is included, allowing readers to easily recognize the original in site. Insets on cultural and historical topics and illustrated glossaries, summaries and timelines supplement the body text — leaving a deeper, more lasting impression of the works discussed.

Each volume of the Art & Architecture series is opulently illustrated. The highly readable texts provide concentrated information on accessing well-known and less-known sites in the world of art. An image of every piece of art that is described is included, allowing readers to easily recognize the original in site. Insets on cultural and historical topics and illustrated glossaries, summaries and timelines supplement the body text — leaving a deeper, more lasting impression of the works discussed.

Each volume of the Art & Architecture series is opulently illustrated. The highly readable texts provide concentrated information on accessing well-known and less-known sites in the world of art. An image of every piece of art that is described is included, allowing readers to easily recognize the original in site. Insets on cultural and historical topics and illustrated glossaries, summaries and timelines supplement the body text — leaving a deeper, more lasting impression of the works discussed.

Botanica is the universal standard work for garden enthusiasts and botanists alike. The collaboration of a team of international experts has resulted in a reference work that illustrates the rich diversity of our flora with a myriad of indigenous and exotic plants. More than 10,000 genera and species — from A for Abelia to Z for Zygopetalum — are clearly presented in a well-organized manner. Richly illustrated with color detailand large-format images, this botanical alphabet offers all kinds of information about starting, caring for, reproducing and propagating plants as well as their appearance and special qualities. A glossary and an index of the English names and various synonyms allow you easy access to species and families. This book is not only addressed to seasoned botanists in search of a reliable companion, but also to hobby gardeners and interested readers who want to spruce up their own gardens or deepen their botanical knowledge.

The path of Western thought from the Pre-Socratics to Post-Structuralism. Man has striven for knowledge ever since he first began to observe nature. Accompany the team of authors on an exciting journey through the epochs of Western thought.

France has long been and remains the stronghold of culinary culture. No other country in the world can boast such an immense richness of specialties or comes even close to offering such an extraordinary wealth of noble restaurants, in which thousands of chefs nurture the tradition of grand cuisine and with notable creativity continue to produce new culinary delights. This gastronomic tour demonstrates how landscape, climate and culture impact France's cuisine. Master chefs from all corners of the country have contributed to a new, up-to-date portrait of this nation of gourmands, which includes something for everyone, whether you prefer to enjoy the tastes of France in person or in your own kitchen, or let yourself be enchanted in an entirely new way by the selection of fabulous photographs, enticing recipes, and knowledgeable texts about French cuisine.

If you're looking for the entire world of cookery — Culina Mundi is the book that has it. On more than 700 pages, 60 renowned chefs from 40 countries present their favorite recipes. Page for page, true gourments will be delighted to discover the wide spectrum of soups and appetizers, fish and meat dishes, sweets and desserts presented in words and pictures, along with practical hints on ingredients, methods and cooking times. Detailed sequences of illustrations explain the individual steps, so that the most delicious dishes of Asia and Africa, Europe, and North and South America can easily be prepared at home. Anyone who enjoys creative cooking, who prefers to explore less-traveled paths, and who is open for new adventures is sure to enjoy this journey into the world of haute cuisine.

Islam, the second largest and the youngest of the major world religions, has changed the world and left its mark on human history since the appearance of the prophet Mohammed in the seventh century. This book follows the historical development of the Islamic dynasties and regions, showing the variety of their forms of artistic expression from the beginning until today. From decorative elements of buildings to calligraphy and the embellishment of everyday objects, ornamentation, that most characteristic Islamic art form, is displayed in an extraordinary rich range of ways. The contributions of important scholars bring to life before our very eyes this culture, which belongs next to Greek and Roman antiquity as one of the pillars of our modern society.

The volumes in this series provide unique portraits of European art history. Authoritative texts illuminate the decisive stages in the artists' lives and the development of their styles, explaining their impact against the background of their social context as well as their significance for following generations of artist.

The volumes in this series provide unique portraits of European art history. Authoritative texts illuminate the decisive stages in the artists' lives and the development of their styles, explaining their impact against the background of their social context as well as their significance for following generations of artist.

Throughout human history, music has accompanied us in times of joy and in times of sorrow. This comprehensive encyclopedia is not only a reference work on musical instruments suitable for experts; it also explains the effects and expressive powers of the musical arts. The authors present the various methods of producing sound with great passion, vividly explaining how early musical inventions were scattered across the globe and how they evolved in various cultures. Clearly arranged, the structure of the book provides a quick overview of the history, symbolism, construction and playing technique of each of the instruments discussed. The World Atlas of Musical Instruments is an indispensable reference work for every professional musician and for interested amateurs.

After the global hit Ars Sacra, Rolf Toman and his team embark on a journey once more. The Palace of Versailles and St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican are the outstanding buildings from this epoch. There are undreamed-of jewels in Europe and America, the New World, waiting for discovery. Magnificent libraries, vaults of science or mysterious gardens, skilled works of porcelain and illusionistic painting, to name just a few aspects of this complex epoch. With his passion and meticulousness, photographer Achim Bednorz succeeded to get details in front of his camera that cannot even be seen on the original locally. The photographs that are exclusive for this volume are particularly well-presented in their large format. The author Barbara Borngasser wrote her take on Baroque history to fit, and swiftly takes the reader into the Great World Theater, the Theatrum Mundi.

It is possible to argue about taste but not about true style. A gentleman can be recognized immediately from his confident appearance, his charm, and his carefully chosen clothes. Gentleman is the tried-and-tested guide on matters of style and quality. This new, revised edition is distinguished by its even more elegant layout and many current made-to-measure additions, especially concerning the influence of Italian wear.

This impressive book reveals the inheritance of a fascinating city before the reader s eyes. Christened Constantinople by Constantine the Great, the city successively served as the capital of the Byzantine and Ottoman empires and commanded a key position between Occident and Orient for more than sixteen centuries. The wealth of cultural treasures that characterize the face of Constantinople today reflects this rich history. The Hagia Sophia stems from the early Christian era; the Middle Ages bequeathed us churches and monasteries rich in mosaics as well as illuminated Manuscripts and icons; and the cultural renaissance following the conquest of the city by Mehmed II in 1453 brought magnificent palaces and mosques, calligraphic treasures, and book and miniature paintings inspired by Persian and Arabic forms. The buildings of the Ottoman baroque period and nineteenth-century architecture complete the exceptional cityscape Istanbul boasts today. Richly illustrated and studded with selected literary documents, this book conveys a living experience of Constantinople in all its various aspects.

Each volume of the Art & Architecture series is opulently illustrated. The highly readable texts provide concentrated information on accessing well-known and less-known sites in the world of art. An image of every piece of art that is described is included, allowing readers to easily recognize the original in site. Insets on cultural and historical topics and illustrated glossaries, summaries and timelines supplement the body text — leaving a deeper, more lasting impression of the works discussed.

Sunken cities in the jungle and towering temple pyramids reflect only a small portion of our knowledge about Mayan culture. This fascinating people achieved the landmarks of an advanced civilization — such as a highly developed writing system and densely populated cities — in the classical period (AD 300-600), earning them a place among the greatest civilizations in the world. However, this period represents just one phase in the history of the Mayan culture, which extends over thousands of years. Our knowledge of Mayan life has increased dramatically in recent decades. As a result, specialists from a wide range of disciplines have contributed to this book in order to represent all of the latest research on the Maya. The contributions included in this magnificent volume range from the origins of Mayan culture all the way to modernity, giving insight into everyday life and religion as well as the artistic accomplishments and intellectual abilities of this important culture.

What is the fitting wrapping for which gift? This book gives the answer — and even provides the wrapping material at the same time. Choose from the variety of themes that these beautiful high-quality gift-wrap papers offer — from flowers and ornaments to abstract patterns and with simple step-by-step instructions learn the optimal way to wrap your gifts. The variety of designs will more than meet your demands, and turn this booklet itself into an ideal gift.

What is the fitting wrapping for which gift? This book gives the answer — and even provides the wrapping material at the same time. Choose from the variety of themes that these beautiful high-quality gift-wrap papers offer — from flowers and ornaments to abstract patterns and with simple step-by-step instructions learn the optimal way to wrap your gifts. The variety of designs will more than meet your demands, and turn this booklet itself into an ideal gift.

What is the fitting wrapping for which gift? This book gives the answer — and even provides the wrapping material at the same time. Choose from the variety of themes that these beautiful high-quality gift-wrap papers offer — from flowers and ornaments to abstract patterns and with simple step-by-step instructions learn the optimal way to wrap your gifts. The variety of designs will more than meet your demands, and turn this booklet itself into an ideal gift.

What is the fitting wrapping for which gift? This book gives the answer — and even provides the wrapping material at the same time. Choose from the variety of themes that these beautiful high-quality gift-wrap papers offer — from flowers and ornaments to abstract patterns and with simple step-by-step instructions learn the optimal way to wrap your gifts. The variety of designs will more than meet your demands, and turn this booklet itself into an ideal gift.

What is the fitting wrapping for which gift? This book gives the answer — and even provides the wrapping material at the same time. Choose from the variety of themes that these beautiful high-quality gift-wrap papers offer — from flowers and ornaments to abstract patterns and with simple step-by-step instructions learn the optimal way to wrap your gifts. The variety of designs will more than meet your demands, and turn this booklet itself into an ideal gift.

What is the fitting wrapping for which gift? This book gives the answer — and even provides the wrapping material at the same time. Choose from the variety of themes that these beautiful high-quality gift-wrap papers offer — from flowers and ornaments to abstract patterns and with simple step-by-step instructions learn the optimal way to wrap your gifts. The variety of designs will more than meet your demands, and turn this booklet itself into an ideal gift.

What is the fitting wrapping for which gift? This book gives the answer — and even provides the wrapping material at the same time. Choose from the variety of themes that these beautiful high-quality gift-wrap papers offer — from flowers and ornaments to abstract patterns and with simple step-by-step instructions learn the optimal way to wrap your gifts. The variety of designs will more than meet your demands, and turn this booklet itself into an ideal gift.

How did the monks, nuns, and hermits live? What rules did they agree to obey? To what extent were they able to uphold those ideals in reality? What was the relationship between the monasteries and worldly authorities? And what was the source of the power that the religious orders were able to exercise in political affairs at various times? Are the remarkable cultural accomplishments of the cloisters simply the fruits of great self-discipline, or did they also result from a privileged way of life? Who were the men and women who entered monasteries? Knowledgeable responses to these and many other questions, in conjunction with opulent illustrations, make this an impressive volume that is destined to become a standard on the subject.