Design in the 21st Century has liberated itself from industrial conditions and the associated physical demands. With new technology, expanded choice of materials and the practice of luxurious craftsmanship, designers are embracing design with scintillating attitude, challenging aesthetic boundaries and speculating new expressions in visual codes. "Desire" documents current developments in furniture and object design today, showcasing recent work by the most exciting and influential designers from around the globe categorised into four distinct trends and groups: Modernists, Taletellers, Inventors and Entertainers. Featured designers include: Designers, Ron Arad, Autoban, Maarten Baas, BarberOsgerby, Joost van Bleiswijk, BLESS, Jörg...
ISBN: 978-3-89955-218-8
Издательство:
Die Gestalten Verlag
Дата выхода: июль 2011
The Destination B1 Student`s Book contains an up-to-date syllabus based on the B1 (Threshold) level of the Council of Europe`s framework. KEY FEATURES: Ideal grammar and vocabulary practice book for intermediate level students; 28
ISBN: 978-0-230-03537-9
Издательство:
Macmillan Publishers
Дата выхода: декабрь 2011
Perfect for students preparing to take a B2 level exam, for example the Cambridge FCE examination or for those students aiming for the IELTS band 5. Includes 28 alternating grammar and vocabulary units •Up-to-date syllabus based on the B2 (Vantage) level of the Council of Europe`s framework •28 units, alternating grammar and vocabulary units •A well researched grammatical and lexical syllabus •Clear comprehensive grammar and vocabulary presentation tables •Useful reference section including regular verbs, glossary, phrasal verbs, phrases and collocations, word patterns, word formation and British English/American English differences
ISBN: 978-0-230-03538-6
Издательство:
Macmillan Publishers
Дата выхода: январь 2011
This book provides analysis of both the technical and the aesthetic importance of details in the development of contemporary residential architecture, providing a study of the emerging trends in detailing in recent years. It features many of the worlds most highly acclaimed architects.
ISBN: 978-1-85669-482-7
Издательство:
Thames & Hudson
Дата выхода: июль 2011
When you think about decorating, you probably envision big changes, big purchases, and big costs. Interior stylist Lili Diallo has two words for you: Start small. She specializes in bringing homes alive through the details - a silvery pillow here, a floral screen there, and plenty of personality everywhere. Stylists typically transform spaces by working with pieces that are already present, and their goal is to translate the residents stories and passions into their surroundings. Details teaches you how to find your very own design story by focusing on which colors, textures, and objects make you feel most at home. You`ll also learn how to reimagine familiar objects and how to transform an area just by adding one key piece, such as a...
"Detail in Contemporary Kitchen Design" features over 30 kitchen designs from around the world, each created by a notable architect for a specific residence. Arranged into chapters according to the dominant material used in its construction a stone, timber and steel, each design is accompanied by an image of the whole house, placing it in context and providing a flavour of the general design style, clear photographs of the kitchen itself and a floor plan showing its relation to the other spaces within the house. Detailed photographs and architectural drawings show the arrangement and construction of the kitchens, and sections and elevations reveal the construction details of fitted units and drawings have been specially created to a...
ISBN: 978-1-85669-570-1
Издательство:
Thames & Hudson
Дата выхода: июль 2011
This comprehensive book examines approaches to teaching students who aim to make the leap from `advanced` or `superior` proficiency in a foreign language to `near-native` ability. While there are copious publications on classroom techniques and methods for lower levels of instruction, virtually nothing exists about this transition, which is vital for those who intend to use foreign languages in high-level international arenas. This book, by leading practitioners in this area of foreign language teaching, aims to fill this gap and assist those developing language programmes at the `advanced to distinguished` level. * Divided into three parts which provide information on different aspects of teaching at this level - theory of advanced...
ISBN: 978-0-521-01685-8
Издательство:
Cambridge University Press
Дата выхода: декабрь 2011
The combination of market fragmentation and over-supply means the need to understand customers is greater than ever. This book addresses key contemporary marketing issues in a way that allows readers to implement real changes to their organizations. Covering product management, market research, communications, and pricing perspectives, it gives insights into how theories and tools work in actual business scenarios. It also shows how to improve customer satisfaction, and it highlights timely issues such as sustainability. Summary pages at the end of each chapter contain questions and suggested activities.
"Developments in Russian Politics 7 "brings together a tightly-edited set of specially-commissioned chapters to provide a broad-ranging assessment of the Putin legacy and continuities and change under Medvedev. Clearly and accessibly written, it will remain the first-choice introduction to politics in the world`s largest state.
This is a handbook for language teachers who would like to develop their own reading materials or who wish to enrich a reading course. It offers a classification and description of exercises aimed at developing different reading skills. While the book is designed primarily for teachers of English as a second language, the exercises are equally appropriate for the teaching of other foreign languages and much of the book is relevant to the teaching of first-language reading skills. The question-types range from the familiar (for example, multiple-choice and open questions) to highly original exercises which require the integration of different skills and an active, creative response from the student. It encourages teachers to introduce...
ISBN: 978-0-521-28364-9
Издательство:
Cambridge University Press
Дата выхода: июль 2012
This work shows software architects, developers and managers how to apply both common and lesser known patterns and framework components to create flexible, global enterprise applications using Microsoft\'s tools and technologies. Along the way, the reader can see hints, warnings and implementation techniques that were developed after many late nights of scouring through documentation to find the solution to particular quirks. The user can also learn how to address the architectural reasoning behind each framework component decision and see the tradeoff decisions that must be made to achieve the ultimate goal of long-term business success.
ISBN: 0-7897-2269-0
Издательство:
Que
Дата выхода: декабрь 1999
Developing Grammar in Context offers a thoughtful and learner-centred approach to grammar study for students at intermediate level. The book provides 50 units of clear explanations and lively practice focusing on key grammar areas. Using real spoken and written examples drawn from the Cambridge International Corpus, Developing Grammar in Context will help learners consolidate and deepen their understanding of how English works. - Language is shown in authentic contexts encouraging learners to focus on meaning as well as structure. - Language areas are presented inductively to help engage learners` attention. - A range of varied practice activities cater to different needs and encourage learners to think about their own learning. - Review...
ISBN: 0-521-62712-5
Издательство:
Cambridge University Press
Дата выхода: апрель 2004
Being a blood spatter analyst who hates the sight of blood has always made Dexter`s work for the Miami PD tough. But it means he`s very neat when it comes to his out-of-hours hobby: murder. Of course, the fact Dexter only kills bad people helps too. Now Dex is facing a disturbing situation. He`s used to blood at work, and blood when he`s out with the dark passenger (the voice that guides him on his deadly outings). But he`s not sure what to make of the man who says blood is art. Using bodies as his canvas, someone is out there expressing themselves in the most lethal and painful of ways. If Dexter`s to escape the scalpel and avoid becoming the latest exhibit, he needs somewhere to and he might just have found the perfect place. With his...
ISBN: 978-0-7528-8461-5
Издательство:
Orion Books
Дата выхода: август 2011
Serge Diaghilev was an extraordinarily gifted impresario, curator, director and animator of the arts. He was perfectly at home driving the wave of creative energy that pushed theatrical performance to the cutting edge of cultural activity in the early twentieth century - and perfectly placed to export Russian culture to a thrilled and expectant Western Europe. Active in Europe and America between 1909 and 1929, Diaghilev`s Ballets Russes company expanded the frontiers of theatre specifically, and art more generally. Many of its acclaimed productions were true collaborations, examples of gesamtkunstwerk (unified works of art) that continue to capture the imagination of audiences a century later. A roll call of Diaghilev`s collaborators,...
ISBN: 978-1-85177-613-9
Издательство:
V&A Publishing
Дата выхода: декабрь 2011
Every design included in the book is analysed, and useful templates are included on the accompanying disc, along with clip-art features, such as arrows, flows, and boxes, so that designers can adopt and adapt them in order to display information within their own unique layouts. "Diagrams" offers a unique solution to the organisation of information and provides fresh thinking and imaginative solutions, making this an indispensable and inspirational reference book.
ISBN: 978-2-88893-061-7
Издательство:
RotoVision
Дата выхода: август 2011
Using dialogues in different contexts, this book provides over 100 practical activities for teachers to adapt for their classrooms. These activities encourage learners to look at the English language through dialogues and spoken interaction
ISBN: 978-0-521-68951-9
Издательство:
Cambridge
Дата выхода: октябрь 2011
The Wordsworth Dictionary of Synonyms & Antonyms will enable readers to find the most appropriate word to use on a wide range of occasions. It is designed in particular for students, those writing reports, letters and speeches, and crossword solvers, but everyone who enjoys the richness and diversity of the English language will find a great deal to reward them within its covers. The dictionary contains approximately: 7,0000 main entry words 60,000 alternative words 6,000 antonyms (words opposite in meaning) which are clearly highlighted Special features include: Convenient alphabetical A-Z listing Numbered senses for words with more than one meaning British and American spelling variants Specially marked colloquial uses
ISBN: 978-1-85326-757-4
Издательство:
Wordsworth Editions Ltd.
Дата выхода: сентябрь 2011
This dictionary provides comprehensive coverage of all the terms used in banking and finance at all levels of complexity ranging from personal bank accounts to international money funds. This is an invaluable tool for financial professionals, students and anyone interested in trying to make sense out of the newspaper headlines about chaos in the financial sector. It features more than 9000 entries providing clear, up-to-date coverage of timely topics, encyclopedic comments on banking and finance practices, explanation of complex terms such as “poison pills” and special supplements on currency, international banks and stock exchanges.
This fully revised edition of the "Dictionary of Medical Terms" now includes over 12,500 terms from British and international medical practice, explained in clear, simple English. It covers fields such as surgery, general practice, hospitals, clinics, nursing, pharmacy, dentistry and other specialities, and includes example sentences for each entry, together with grammar notes and parts of speech. As well as technical language it also includes informal terms of the kind used between professionals or professionals and patients. It is a valuable practical reference for interns, nurses or trainees in any medical field and its clear explanations make it ideal for professionals learning English for medicine, for A-level and undergraduate...
ISBN: 978-0-7136-7603-7
Издательство:
A&C Black
Дата выхода: август 2011
