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Innovatively combining period and contemporary furniture and art in a sophisticated mix, the homes of Isabel López-Quesada are inspirational and unforgettable. In At Home, the Spanish designer tells her own story. The perfect gift for admirers of her work, and an ideal introduction for those new to the designer.

Romántica aventura cristiana o última invasión de los bárbaros, movimiento animado por razones religiosas o saqueo guiado por la ambición y la codicia, la historia de las cruzadas constituye un acontecimiento decisivo en la Edad Media. Antes de su inicio -en el siglo XI- los grandes centros de la civilización eran Bizancio y los países del Califato árabe; antes de su conclusión -en el siglo XIV- la hegemonía de la cultura y del poder se había desplazado ya hacia Occidente. Para comprender ese lento pero irresistible movimiento de deriva no basta con estudiar las circunstancias que dan cuenta de su génesis en Europa; es preciso también explicar las condiciones que en Oriente posibilitaron el avance de los cruzados. La mirada debe abarcar desde el Atlántico hasta Mongolia, y el espectador ha de situarse en la perspectiva tanto de los francos como de los árabes y los cristianos de Oriente.

Este Glosario del Proceso Contencioso-Administrativo que el lector tiene en sus manos, sin duda alguna, vendrá a convertirse en un instrumento clave para el litigio contencioso-administrativo y, en sentido general, para el entendimiento, desde la perspectiva de la jurisprudencia del Tribunal Constitucional y de la Tercera Sala de la Suprema Corte de Justicia, de nuestro ordenamiento jurídico-administrativo,. Nos ofrece Namphi Rodríguez un magnífico Glosario conceptual y jurisprudencial que permite al profesional del -y al estudiante deDerecho y al administrador de la cosa pública asomarse a úna selva jurisprudencial que ha sido durante mucho tiempo tierra incógnita incluso para los más avanzados exploradores naturales y artificiales. Se constituye así esta obra en úna carta de ruta, una guía para navegar en estos mares agitados de la jurisprudencia administrativa...

This is the first of Pentreath’s books to present his own output in its entirety—from his personal residences in Dorset, London, and Scotland that brought him international fame to many old and new houses that he has designed and some of the larger, town-scaled projects that make his practice unique in the world of traditional design. Although the results range from his colorful and romantic versions of the English country cottage to traditional splendor, there are underlying ideas that inform the breadth of his output—a sense of scale, proportion, craft, detail, sustainability, and appropriateness—that have a universal relevance today.

Evens has long been considered one of the country’s leading contemporary architects who aspires to create the complete living environment, in the same vein as Gil Schafer, Bobby McAlpine, Ray Booth, and Stanley Dixon. His inspiration is drawn from classical traditions and informed by contemporary indoor-outdoor life—in this case the indoor-outdoor life of California.

Germany is a land of astounding variety from cities founded by the Romans and medieval trade routes to breathtaking coastlines, rivers, and mountains that inspired great 18th and 19th century artists. It’s a place to encounter towns, castles, and palaces with gripping histories, and the Moselle Valley, Black Forest, and the Allgäu region – all rightly world-famous for their beauty.Angelika Taschen has traversed the country, staying at its most unforgettable destinations. Like the elegant Reederin, former HQ of a shipping line in the Hanseatic city of Lübeck, or the Grand Hotel Heiligendamm, named for Germany’s first seaside resort, and the idyllically-sited St.

As sensitive to human suffering as to the simple pleasures of life, Robert Doisneau is one of the most celebrated exponents of the Photographie humaniste that swept through the 1950s. Cherished in particular for his soulful portraits of Paris, Doisneau demonstrated a unique ability to find – and perfectly frame – charismatic characters, entertaining episodes, and fleeting moments of humor and affection.

This beautiful volume celebrates a dreamy vacation-and-escape destination, showcasing the most exclusive homes in the Caribbean tropical paradise of Punta Cana. This book takes us on a tropical adventure through Punta Cana Resort & Club’s most exclusive seaside homes. The stunning homes featured in this beautiful volume are set in exotic locations, with endless turquoise sea and sand views, on sweeping terraces with glimmering pools and dramatic sunsets. Breathtaking interiors with colorful tiles, earth-toned walls, thatched roofs, and natural wood finishes bring serenity and joy.