The self as a subject is one of the most fascinating and fruitful of artistic enterprises. From the 15th century to today, this collection brings together some of the best examples of self-portraiture to explore the genre's evolution over the centuries as well as the enduring questions of selfhood and self-representation that have besieged human experience for centuries before social media and the selfie. Is a self-portrait of an artist a medium of reflection? Or is it merely a black void, the "false mirror", as the Surrealist René Magritte entitled his 1928 painting of an eye? How much does it impart ... |
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Edited by Becky Brown. ... A beautiful gift anthology of classic poetry which captures the excitement and joy of a new arrival in the family. Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library ; a series of stunning pocket-sized classics with ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. There are poems which celebrate the anticipation of the happy event and the outburst of joy and hope which it brings. There are gorgeous lullabies and rhymes to read aloud as well as wise words of encouragement and advice. Poems for New Parents also looks forward to a child's own discoveries and ... |
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An Anthology of Plants, Gardens and Gardeners Selected and edited by Elizabeth Jane Howard. ... Elizabeth Jane Howard, acclaimed author of the Cazalet Chronicles, once said that she would certainly have been a gardener had she not become a writer first. In Green Shades: An Anthology of Plants, Gardens and Gardeners, she brings together a diverse and fascinating selection of garden writing that spans the centuries, the seasons and the species. Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library ; a series of stunning, pocket-sized classics with ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book ... |
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Умален модел на военен хеликоптер - AH-64D Longbow Apache , използван от армията на САЩ. За да може да сглобите и залепите този макет, ви е необходимо лепило . Елементите на модела са направени от едноцветна пластмаса. Моделът може да се оцвети с боички . Оригинално описание: The AH-64D Longbow Apache is currently the most advanced, the most versatile and the most powerfully armed combat helicopter in the world. This upgraded version of the Apache was used extremely effectively by the US Army in the Gulf Wars of 1991 and 2003. The long-range radar can be used for its own protection, but it is also capable of ... |
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Умален модел на ветроходен кораб - шхуна Alert, използвана срещу контрабантата по американското крайбрежие. Оригинално описание: American Schooner In 1818 the Alert was placed into privateer service as well as action against smugglers along the American coast. The sleek hull lines and sails were designed for speed and agility on the high seas while its powerful swivel carronade gave the ship the ability to target its foes without maneuvering. Комплектът съдържа: дървени елементи за сглобяване на макета текстилни елементи за макета конци инструкции за сглобяване на макета При сглобяването на този макет ще ви ... |
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Умален модел на Амфибия - LVT-4 Water Buffalo, използвана през Втората Световна война от Американските военни сили. Дължина на модела - 20 cm. Оригинално описание: This type of tracked amphibian vehicle was developed for the U.S. Armed Forces at the beginning of World War II to ascertain mobility in swampy terrain and at the beaches during landing operations. This version was typical because of its wide rear ramp which could be lowered to move equipment and troops. More than 6000 units were produced from the end of 1943 onward. LTVs were widely used in the Pacific theater as well as on various European battle grounds ... |
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He`s the one, she loves to hate. ... NEMESIS [n]: a long-standing rival; an arch-enemy; a person's undoing; Joshua Templeman. Lucy Hutton, baker-of-cakes, exemplary assistant and professional "nice girl", is waging war. She's got the whole office on her side - except for tall, dark and charmless Joshua Templeman. He's been nothing but hostile since the moment they met and now it feels like nothing matters as much as taking him down. Trapped together under the fluorescent lights, they become entrenched in an addictive rivalry. There's the Staring Game, The Mirror Game, The HR Game. Lucy ... |
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Умален модел на автомобил Mini Cooper S. Оригинално описание: Introduced in 2007, the updated Mini Cooper S featured a number of improvements over its predecessor. As well as improved interior space, the new Cooper S also introduced a new engine, now turbo rather than supercharged, that resulted in an output of 184 bhp, with the dash to 62 mph being covered in 7.0 seconds. Raced successfully across the World, the Cooper S looks set to continue the tradition of fast Minis. The thrill of the race track or the building of a modern icon – that’s what the Airfix car range brings to the world of modelling. За да може да ... |
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The Bank Accounting textbook is intended for English-speaking students enrolled in all bachelor’s and master’s courses, who study the academic discipline "Bank Accounting". It complies with the curricula of the following specialties - "Accounting", "Finance" and "Finance and Accounting" as well as with the syllabus on "Banking Accounting". This book is also useful for specialists in the banking system. The content of the textbook has been presented in an accessible manner. When introducing the separate chapters, learning objectives have been outlined and key terms defined, ... |
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The following course focuses on the basic aspects of the tourism destinations development, their characteristic features, specific development and management, as well as on their positioning and promoting. DMOs have particular significance in the terms of modern requirements to destination management, their models and management practices are essential for the development of tourism at the meso and macro level. Because the focus of the training course are the economic universities where tourism is studied, attention is not paid on highlighting the natural and anthropogenic resources of the destinations, but on the good ... |
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At the age of six, Salvador Dali (1904 - 1989) wanted to be a cook. At the age of seven, he wanted to be Napoleon. "Since then", he later said, "my ambition has steadily grown, and my megalomania with it. Now I want only to be Salvador Dali, I have no greater wish". Throughout his life, Dali was out to become Dali: that is, one of the most significant artists and eccentrics of the 20th century. This weighty volume is the most complete study of Dali's painted works ever published. After years of research, Robert Descharnes and Gilles Neret located painted works by the master that had been ... |
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По романа на Емили Бронте , преразказан от Елизабет Ферети. ... In Wuthering Heights, Emily Bronte shows us the destructive power of hatred and revenge, but she also explores love in its many forms and, in the end, her story is about hope. Cathy's life is changed forever when her father brings home an abandoned child he names Heathcliff. As Cathy and Heathcliff grow up, their love for each other is as wild as the moors. But, can love overcome jealousy? Can forgiveness enter hearts filled with pain and suffering? In this reader you will find: information about Emily Bronte's life; sections focusing on ... |
