Commonly acknowledged as one of the earliest first-hand written accounts of history, this classic work chronicles the war between Athens and Sparta during the fifth century B.C. Its author, Thucydides, dispassionately and accurately describes the events of this ancient Greek war in a strict chronology which includes the causes of the conflict, descriptions of battlefield strategy, political opinions, and all other aspects of the war in the brilliant detail of an intellectual and observant eyewitness. Himself an Athenian general who served in the war, Thucydides ...

Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is a photographic journey through one of Islam's greatest mosques, the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi. Completed in 2007, the Mosque was commissioned by Sheikh Zayed, president of the United Arab Emirates, as a symbol of all the best in Islam. World Heritage Photographer, Pino Shah's images showcase the lush architecture and artistry that make this holy place not only a beautiful landmark but a sanctuary for learning and peace.

The Magnficent Losers tells the stories of twenty great, but unsuccessful reformers and fighters for freedom and justice from the Roman Republic up to the Twentieth Century. The stories of these heroes and heroines sweep from Russia to Nebraska, from Britain to the Phillippines and from the Andes mountains to the boulevards of Paris. Although unsuccessful during their lifetimes, much of what these reformers fought for has come to pass, for they laid the groundwork for future success. The Magnficent Losers include Tiberius and Gaius Gracchi, Boudica, Akiba ...

La presente investigación se considera de gran importancia, porque tiene el fin de sensibilizar a los adolescentes para corregir los desórdenes alimenticios que los jóvenes puedan presentar durante la vida estudiantil, en el cual se incluye a los padres de familia, porque son el pilar fundamental de los estudiantes y autoridades del plantel, ya que podemos encontrar en la institución la venta de comida chatarra, como salchipapas, snacks, pizzas, hot dog, dulces, y para que esta problemática tenga mayores resultados, se debe ...

This text comprises a comprehensive handbook pertaining to the designing and making of vintage lamps and light fixtures. Complete with detailed diagrams and step-by-step instructions for each piece, this text is perfect for both the amateur and seasoned designer alike, and is sure to be of interest to creative types with a penchant for handcrafting. The chapters of this book include: Electric Light Standards, Novelty Table Lamps, Walnut Table Lamp, Octagonal Table Lamp, Oak Table Lamp, Wood Turning-Boring Lamp Standards, Wood Turning, Vase Table Lamp... and ...

Der wohl wichtigste Sinn des Menschen ist das Sehen. Wahrnehmung, speziell Raumwahrnehmung, vollzieht sich schwerpunktmäßig über die Augen. Folglich bauen Produkte und Präsentationen primär auf den visuellen Eindruck auf und sind darauf ausgelegt, vor allem optisch attraktiv zu erscheinen. Und letztendlich wird so das Verhalten der Verbraucher geprägt. Der Mensch mit seiner Wahrnehmung, seinem Fühlen und Denken lässt sich jedoch auch auf andere Art erreichen. Schließlich entscheidet die Summe der Sinneseindrücke ...

In turbulent and uncertain environments within design groups, conflict represents one of the most prominent threats to collaborative work towards innovation. In attempting to tackle the persisting trouble of friction in team collaboration, researchers and practitioners turn their attention to the phenomenon of improvisation extensively performed by jazz musicians. The fascination with music comes from the fact that improvisers keep an intricate and serendipitous process of high creativity and inventiveness. This book considers music improvisation a real ...

Von einfachsten Kieselsteinen, die auf feuchtem Untergrund platziert wurden, zu überwältigender Ausschmückung ganzer Kirchen, wurden Mosaiken als Mittel zur vollkommenen Ausgestaltung verwendet. Sie weisen eine hohe Widerstandsfähigkeit auf, weshalb man noch heute die Geschichten Jahrtausende alter Kunst erfassen kann. Auch in der Gegenwart findet man, meist in abstrakter Übersetzung, Kunstwerke in der Mosaiktechnik. Ein so verwurzelter Gestaltungsstil wird nie aussterben. Aus dieser Faszination heraus entspringt die Idee, eine Kollektion ...

TRAVEL FORMAT What landmarks are on your bucket list? The Great Landmark Race is the international competition to design great architecture, world icons and significant memorials. From the Pyramids of ancient Egypt to the Burj Khalifa today, we travel around the world to discover the most remarkable landmarks in the world to answer the big question of what makes a landmark great. Covid19 has caused a rethink of travel. We can no longer overcrowd the few great landmarks we have. Architects, urban designers and planners need to change the game ...