While the PP and PPK were intended for police work, the Walther P 38 was produced for the Germany military; all three pistols have garnered a formidable international reputation since the 1930s.The innovative Walther PP (Polizeipist...Lasīt vairāk
The international literary icon opens his eclectic closet: Here are photographs of Murakamis extensive and personal T-shirt collection, accompanied by essays that reveal a side of the writer rarely seen by the public....Lasīt vairāk
Xavier F Salomon, Benoit Constensoux, Jacques Charles-Gaffiot, Marie-Armelle Beaulieu, Alvar Gonzalez-Palacios, Maria Pia Pettinau Vescina, Beatrix Saule, Daniele Veron-Denise
(Izdošanas datums: 21-Oct-2025, Hardback, Izdevniecība: D Giles Ltd, ISBN-13: 9781913875756)
This illuminating and richly illustrated volume celebrates the Custodia di Terra Sancta (Custody of the Holy Land), its history, its legacy,and its precious treasures.The Custodia di Terra Sancta is a branch of the Franciscan order,...Lasīt vairāk
(Izdošanas datums: 21-Oct-2025, Hardback, Izdevniecība: D Giles Ltd, ISBN-13: 9781917273121)
This new volume in the Frick Diptych series features an essay by Frick curator Marie-Laure Buku Pongo paired with a contribution by world-renowned conductor and keyboardist William Christie...Lasīt vairāk
The beauty and sparkle and mystique of diamonds is unmatched by that of any other gem in the world. Since early times, diamonds have been treasured as good luck charms, remarkable tools and status symbols and have been worn, collected and presen...Lasīt vairāk
Throughout history, pearls have been treasured for their beauty wherever theyve been found -- from China to the Persian Gulf to Mexico and beyond. Before the creation of cultured pearls, natural pearls were incredibly rare, considered symbols o...Lasīt vairāk
Focusing on the acquisitions of c. 850 manuscripts and printed books by the celebrated English book-collector Sir Thomas Phillipps (1792-1872) in Switzerland, this research explores the workings of the market specialising in rare books there in the f...Lasīt vairāk
The most detailed history of this iconic brand told through 120 watches from James Dowling, aka Mr Rolex. In celebration of 120 years, this book offers a unique decade-by-decade journey through the legacy of Rolex, featuring 12 chapt...Lasīt vairāk
A sumptously illustrated book exploring the lives and loves of 15 famous women through the prism of their jewellery - including Elizabeth Taylor, Elizabeth II, Jackie Kennedy, Princess Diana and Wallis Simpson....Lasīt vairāk
Theres nothing like a crispy new concert T-Shirt. This book isnt about that. These shirts tell many stories; stories about getting bloodied in the pit, stories about getting filthy on a bender, stories about wearing your favorite shirt to a raw tor...Lasīt vairāk
Display Miffy and her friends on any magnetic surface with this officially licensed super-cute magnet set. Specifications: 25 full-color magnets featuring Miffy, Melanie, Boris Bear, Poppy Pig, and more, as well as a 2-si...Lasīt vairāk
If you asked a hundred big game hunters what the ideal deer rifle is, youd get a hundred different opinions. The same holds true for selecting ammo and optics. These topics ignite endless debates among hunters. The Definitive Guide...Lasīt vairāk
Suave yet short-tempered, Donald Duck was Walt Disneys cartoon bad boy, a more complex foil to the ever-optimistic Mickey Mouse and a box-office draw from his earliest silver screen appearances. It was in comics that Donald continued to soar crea...Lasīt vairāk
With 190 photographs and illustrations, Kimonos reveals the intricacies of this classic Japanese clothing style from the 3rd century to the present. Kimonos reveals the intricacies of Japanese dress from the 18th century to...Lasīt vairāk
Japanese Samurai were apex warriors, superlative fighters dedicated to their daimyo, or lord, and living according to the principles of bushido, an honour code that stressed selfless service, martial excellence, valour in battle...Lasīt vairāk
(Izdošanas datums: 14-Oct-2025, Hardback, Izdevniecība: University of Pennsylvania Press, ISBN-13: 9781512827057)
An unprecedented cultural history of reproductions of medieval manuscripts Facsimiles are, or claim to be, exact copies of objects, and medieval manuscripts have long been a focus for this kind of reproduction. Today, digitization delivers complete,...Lasīt vairāk
(Izdošanas datums: 14-Oct-2025, Hardback, Izdevniecība: Rizzoli International Publications, ISBN-13: 9780847875894)
An original and definitive illustrated history of Mattel, told playfully through the pages of the beautifully designed catalogs with which it announced the introduction of its iconic toys. A book that will tug nostalgic heartstrings, and a treasur...Lasīt vairāk
(Izdošanas datums: 14-Oct-2025, Hardback, Izdevniecība: University of Pennsylvania Press, ISBN-13: 9798988533122)
A comprehensive study of Pennsylvania German redware and a celebration of this vibrant folk art traditionAmericana Insights 2025 is the third volume in an annual series that presents the latest research and discoveries on tra...Lasīt vairāk
Finders, Keepers is a book about collecting second-hand books and therefore about second-hand bookshops and booksellers, disguised as a series of memoir-inflected essays about free books, London books, and books with the same titles as other books a...Lasīt vairāk
