History of this type of art. Features a collection of photos (B/W and color) that range from sculpture, to paintings, drawings, and photos. Includes many different types of desires. Includes approximate years of creation and artists that created it if known. Insightful. Can be requested from library.
Unlock the lost and hidden meanings of the world’s ancient and modern signs and symbols with the latest in the hugely popular series of ‘Element Encyclopedias’. This is the biggest A-Z reference book on symbolic objects you’ll ever find.The latest in the popular series of ‘Element Encyclopedias’, this is the largest, most definitive guide to the secret and ancient knowledge of signs and symbols, some of which has been lost over thousands of years.• Why is the eye believed to be a powerful symbol of protection by fishermen?• Why do Masonic Temples have a black and white chequered floor covering?• Why do Hindus use coloured rice powder to draw elaborate symbols in front of their homes, only to have these patterns destroyed every day by footprints?• What are the hidden meanings behind the symbols on the American dollar?• What is the most important symbol in the World?Divided into easy-to-follow A-Z themed sections, the book answers all these questions and more, from sections on Magic and Mystery, Deities and Rituals, the Animal and Plant Kingdom, Landscape and the Elements, to Food and Sacred Geometry.Find out about the secret Demonic alphabet and Script of the Magi, the Glastonbury Zodiac, the Masonic Compass, the Eye of Horus, Native American hunting symbols, the Caduceus and the Indian Diwali ritual.Element Encyclopedia of Secret Signs and Symbols is a fascinating compendium of the hidden meanings behind the most important visual symbols in the world.
Gourmet restaurateur and vegan food expert Miyoko Schinner shares her secrets for making homemade nondairy cheeses that retain all the complexity and sharpness of their dairy counterparts while incorporating nutritious nuts and plant-based milks. Miyoko shows how to tease artisan flavors out of unique combinations of ingredients, such as rejuvelac and nondairy yogurt, with minimal effort. The process of culturing and aging the ingredients produces delectable vegan cheeses with a range of consistencies from soft and creamy to firm.
A Manager’s Guide to Self-Development has become the indispensable guide for building management skills. Now in its fifth edition the book details a self-development programme aimed at helping readers improve their managerial performance, advance their careers and realize their full potential.
Now in full-color, the Second Edition of Human Evolutionary Genetics has been completely revised to cover the rapid advances in the field since publication of the highly regarded First Edition. Written for upper-level undergraduate and graduate students, it is the only textbook to integrate genetic, archaeological, and linguistic perspectives on human evolution, and to offer a genomic perspective, reflecting the shift from studies of specific regions of the genome towards comprehensive genomewide analyses of human genetic diversity.
“The spirit of Greek sculpture is synonymous with the spirit of sculpture. It is simple, and therefore defies definitions. We may feel it, but we can not express it. (…) “Open your eyes, study the statues, look, think and look again” is the precept to all who learn to know Greek sculpture.”
Welcome to SUPERMODEL, a magazine featuring unique images of the world’s most beautiful models as shot by the most gifted photographers.
Marie Claire is today’s magazine for the fashion minded woman. It reflects all areas of the reader’s life, providing the time-pressed woman with a mix of information. Marie Claire remains unsurpassed as the best source for beauty advice.
Most architectural standards references contain thousands of pages of details-overwhelmingly more than architects need to know to know on any given day. Now there is a place where architects can find vital information essential to planning and executing architectural projects of all shapes and sizes-in a format that is small enough to carry anywhere. Materials, Structures, and Standards distills the data provided in standard architectural volumes and offers and easy-to-use reference for the most indispensable-and most requested-types of architectural information.
Playboy’s Special Collectors Editions are a mind blowing peak into the world of Playboy. Travel the globe and get to know the finest girls from Brazil to Russia and travel back in time with every Playmate of The Year. Take a ride with our girls and cars and celebrate the female form in our sizzling “Butt Issue” but issue featuring the most exquisite derrières from around the globe. It’s not a magazine, it’s an adventure.
Few things spice up a couple’s sex life faster and easier than a new position. Opening the pages of Lesbian Sex Positions is like pouring fuel on a fire for any lesbian couple, or any two women who want to get it on togehter. From sensual to steamy, these innovative and sexy positions take lovemaking to the next level. Each participant discovers ways to be closer and more intimate with her lover as they explore both classic positions and erotic acrobatics…
