For serious paper plane enthousiasts -or any kid over 8- this book and CD-ROM set presents 35 templates for superior airplanes, ranging from variations on traditional folded designs to cut-and-glue models with advanced aerodynamics. Detailedinstructions in the book explain how to assemble each aircraft, while the disc contains ready-to-print templates in an infinitely variable range of patterns and colours.St. Martin's, 2008; 96 pp.; EN; ills. b/w & col; hb + CDROMVan € 18,95 Voor € 7,95Prijsvoordeel voor uw klant bedraagt: 58 %
Here Fox-Davies describes the origin and importance of heraldry and the myriad elements and designs used in the coats of arms of England and Scotland. He explores the meaning of symbols and discusses their derivation and significanceSkyhorse Pub., 2007; 647 pp.; EN; index; ills. b/w & col; pbVan/List Price € 21,95 Voor/Our Price € 8,95Uw prijsvoordeel/You save: 59 %
This rich archive features 240 authentic images from the heyday of Art Deco. Carefully chosen from European periodicals, these full-colour designs offer an abundant selection of pictures and patterns. CD-ROM for Macintosh and Windows. Dover, 2007; 48 pp.; EN; ills. col; pb + CDROMVan/List Price € 19,95 Voor/Our Price € 7,99Uw prijsvoordeel/You save: 60 %
The dozens of poems here, all essential distillations of canine wit and wisdom, are accompanied by color portraits of dogs in their many attitudes, from golden retriever Maggie, surrounded by a score of tennis balls—there is no doubt they are all hers—to German shepherd puppy Bailey, all ears and legs, and Yorkie Sophie, perfectly coifed and perched on a plush chair.Thomas Dunne, 2008; 168 pp.; EN; ills. col; laminatedVan/List Price € 16,95 Voor/Our Price € 5,99Uw prijsvoordeel/You save: 65 %
This beautifully photographed book takes an insightful look at how the idea of the entrance to a building has been dealt with by Ireland's builders, designers, and craftsmen since ancient times. From the architecturally significant to the whimsical, from the humblest to the grandest, architect Michael Fewer considers the function, style, composition, components, and materials of 54 doorways.Frances Lincoln, 2008; 128 pp.; EN; index; ills. col; hbVan/List Price € 29,95 Voor/Our Price € 13,95Uw prijsvoordeel/You save: 58 %
Historische blundersDit boek graaft diep in de geschiedenis en legt daarbij de goedgelovigheid van de mens bloot, alsmede de absurditeit van woorden die ooit als profetisch werden beschouwd. Elk aspect van het menselijk leven - religie, politiek, wetenschap, economie, cultuur en oorlog - is een vruchtbare voedingsbodem geweest van de meest vergezochte en inaccurate voorspellingen.Librero, 2012; 256 pp.; NL; ills. b/w & col; pbpb € 9,95
The aristocrcy haven't always been a very pleasant lot. In this wickedly funny journey into the irreverent side of history, you'll dicover the truth about the rich and powerful -whether good, bad, ugly, fat, bald, worthless, or even legless.Penguin, 2006; 291 pp.; EN; ills. b/w; hbVan/List Price € 17,90 Voor/Our Price € 8,90Uw prijsvoordeel/You save: 50 %
Michael Stammer's book offers a concise yet comprehensive history of figureheads and ship carving stretching from ancient Egypt to the present, with particular emphasis on the great period of decoration which lasted from the late 16th century to the end of the age of sail.Chatham, 2005; 120 pp.; EN; index; ills. b/w & col; hbVan/List Price € 26,95 Voor/Our Price € 9,99Uw prijsvoordeel/You save: 63 %
CD-ROM for Macintosh and WindowsThese masterful depictions of alluring women are drawn from the Ukiyo-e, woodblock prints of Japan´s floating world of fashion, entertainment, and sensual pleasures. The works of famed 17th-century printmaker Kitagawa are well represented, along with those of other popular artists of the Edo period.Dover, 2009; 48 pp.; EN; ills. col; pb + CDROMVan/List Price € 19,95 Voor/Our Price € 7,99Uw prijsvoordeel/You save: 60 %
Here A.J. Jacobs subjects himself to 9 experimental projects, including going undercover as a beautiful woman, impersonating a movie star at the Oscars, spending a month saying whatever is on your mind, and outsourcing his entire life to India. Plus several other fascinating and hilarious experiments.Simon and Schuster, 2009; 236 pp.; EN; ills. b/w; hbVan/List Price € 25,00 Voor/Our Price € 8,95Uw prijsvoordeel/You save: 64 %
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