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Scottish Ghosts
ISBN: 9780764339905 / Angielski / Miękka / 2012 / 160 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 30 dni roboczych. Scotland is one of the most haunted countries in the world. With centuries of battles, seers, curses, and illicit romances, it is no surprise that Scotland has more than its share of ghost stories and legends. Learn about the many haunted castles with their creepy dungeons, secret tunnels, and winding passageways; and see a Green, White, or even an occasional Grey Lady. Follow the ambitious clans, the family feuds, and the constant troubles with the English. Reflect on the rich blend of Celtic myths and legends, and the fairy world. Scotland abounds with stories of kelpies, selkies, and...
Scotland is one of the most haunted countries in the world. With centuries of battles, seers, curses, and illicit romances, it is no surprise that Sco...
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88,32 zł |
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Haunted London: English Ghosts, Legends, and Lore
ISBN: 9780764331497 / Angielski / Miękka / 2008 / 158 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 30 dni roboczych. Foggy London is one of the most haunted cities in the world, with blood, death, intrigue, and many ghosts tainting its colorful history. Read about the tortured soul Margaret of Salisbury, a pawn of kings, who now wanders the Tower of London; voices of drowning Jews on the River Thames; and the She Wolf who clutches the silver casket of Edward II. Read how Anne Boleyn's ghost frightens those brave enough to frequent the room where she spent her last night. Consider the legend of the degenerate law student who may not have learned his lesson or the miserly ferryman who learned his very well....
Foggy London is one of the most haunted cities in the world, with blood, death, intrigue, and many ghosts tainting its colorful history. Read about th...
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77,27 zł |
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Cambridge, Massachusetts: Ghosts, Legends & Lore
ISBN: 9780764332555 / Angielski / Miękka / 2009 / 160 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 30 dni roboczych. Cambridge, Massachusetts, is haunted by history, from the eternally fanatic Puritans and Royalists to the clever specters of Harvard and MIT. Explore many ghosts and legends of the area. Thrill to a game of Hide and Seek with a ghost dressed in red velvet. Consider a British prisoner who blows out candles in Christ Church. Be amazed at the ability of the Irish to leave their land on "coffin ships" to make their way to Massachusetts. Marvel at the ambition of East Apthorp, who haunted Harvard students through the twentieth century, the generosity of Harry Widener, who still haunts his library,...
Cambridge, Massachusetts, is haunted by history, from the eternally fanatic Puritans and Royalists to the clever specters of Harvard and MIT. Explore ...
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77,27 zł |
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Berkshire Ghosts, Legends, and Lore
ISBN: 9780764327971 / Angielski / Miękka / 2007 / 176 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 30 dni roboczych. History melts into the present in the lovely Berkshire Hills OF western Massachusetts, but it is an uncomfortable present. Could it be the whispers of nearly 200 men who died in the Hoosic Tunnel or the legend of the Hessian soldier who roams the hills because he has no need to be in the grave? Could it be folklore telling of a gentlman burgular whose decision not to rob became more important than who he robbed? And will you choose truth or fiction as you encounter the killer lion instincts of Victoria and Sappho, the animal show lions?
History melts into the present in the lovely Berkshire Hills OF western Massachusetts, but it is an uncomfortable present. Could it be the whispers of...
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77,27 zł |
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Washington, D.C.: Ghosts, Legends, and Lore
ISBN: 9780764329616 / Angielski / Miękka / 2008 / 254 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 30 dni roboczych. Washington, D.C. is a city that commemorates the history of the United States; it is also quite haunted. Tour streets and visit memorials of those once dwelling or working in this political metropolis. Visit angry ghosts, Christopher and Rachel, at the Olde Stone House, their dreams foiled by death. Consider the legend of a demon cat at the Capitol Building and White House that may foretell disaster. Find lore surrounding Belle Boyd, a Confederate spy who still sings her patriotism at the Old Capitol Jail. Ghostly voices can still be heard in the hours before the sun rises over the Potomac....
Washington, D.C. is a city that commemorates the history of the United States; it is also quite haunted. Tour streets and visit memorials of those onc...
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77,27 zł |
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Shingle Style Homes: Past & Present
ISBN: 9780764325540 / Angielski / Twarda / 2006 / 256 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22 dni roboczych. Shingle Style homes began in New England in the late 1800s. They were the vacation "cottages" for the wealthy who summered in resorts along the Atlantic coastline. The style lasted only a short time during the late 1800s, but its impact on the future course of architectural history was significant. In the mid-20th century, interest in these comfortable homes was renewed and continues today as many people are recognizing their casual elegance. Their rough wooden shingles, irregular roof lines, and wide, shady porches encourage lazy afternoons in rocking chairs. Within the house, one room flows...
Shingle Style homes began in New England in the late 1800s. They were the vacation "cottages" for the wealthy who summered in resorts along the Atlant...
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194,08 zł |
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Campfire Tales New England
ISBN: 9780764342905 / Angielski / Miękka / 2013 / 128 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 30 dni roboczych. With over 300 years of battles, witches, haunted inns, and curses, it is no surprise that New England has more than its share of eerie events and spooky happenings. Here find 50 campfire tales that are part of New England's heritage. Feel the cold fingers of fear as a ghostly black dog chases after people in a park in Connecticut and don't lose your head over a dress code at a funeral parlor in Maine. Cringe as Goody Hallett's ghost appears on cold windy nights in Massachusetts, screaming curses into the storm against pirate Captain Sam Bellamy. Ride with the devil when a river freezes in New...
With over 300 years of battles, witches, haunted inns, and curses, it is no surprise that New England has more than its share of eerie events and spoo...
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88,32 zł |
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Empire State Ghosts: New York Legends and Lore
ISBN: 9780764334184 / Angielski / Miękka / 2010 / 160 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 30 dni roboczych. New York State harbors blood and death, haunted houses, and many ghosts. Read a colorful and horrific history of Peter Stuyvesant, the French and Indian War, and 9/11. Meet pre-Revolutionary ghost Jane McRea, the headless soldier of Fort Niagara, the spirit of Grace Brown of Big Moose Lake, and those who haunt Boldt Castle, Kings Park State Hospital, and West Point. Meet a few monsters, too: Champ, Bigfoot, and, of course, the Headless Horseman. Pull up a chair and delight to fascinating tales of New York.
New York State harbors blood and death, haunted houses, and many ghosts. Read a colorful and horrific history of Peter Stuyvesant, the French and Indi...
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77,27 zł |
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Lexington, Bedford, and Concord: Ghosts, Legends, and Lore
ISBN: 9780764331152 / Angielski / Miękka / 2008 / 160 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 30 dni roboczych. Massachusetts has many haunted towns Blending legend and history, step back in time to when the first shot heard round the world began the American Revolution. Read about the battle of North Bridge, where Americans first tasted victory, and home of the first American flag. Follow ghostly footsteps at Munroe Tavern and Colonial Inn where people feel an unknown presence in the mist. Meet the witch of Shawsheen who saved a sickly town from death. These ghostly voices can still be heard in the hours before the sun rises, as their restless spirits roam famous houses and taverns. Their stories...
Massachusetts has many haunted towns Blending legend and history, step back in time to when the first shot heard round the world began the American R...
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77,27 zł |
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Ireland's Ghosts, Legends, and Lore
ISBN: 9780764345081 / Angielski / Miękka / 2013 / 160 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 30 dni roboczych. There's no clear-cut beginning or end between the conclusion of paganism and the beginning of Christianity in Ireland. The old gods lingered, but the Celtic Church was established, thanks to St. Patrick, by the fifth century in Ireland. Stirring Irish tales of demons and banshees, restless dead, and magical beasts were written down by Christian scribes centuries later. Christianity did not lead to happiness on this island, however. Its history has been dominated by its striving for independence from Great Britain. Its beautiful, but bleak, landscape of ruined castles, devastated abbeys,...
There's no clear-cut beginning or end between the conclusion of paganism and the beginning of Christianity in Ireland. The old gods lingered, but the ...
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88,32 zł |
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Fences, Gates & Walls
ISBN: 9780764326431 / Angielski / Miękka / 2007 / 128 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 22 dni roboczych. Do you know the difference among a boundary, privacy, and security fence? Or what a Good Neighbor fence is? Or a dry stonewall? You might know about living hedges but what about snow fences? Adding a wall or fence to your property can be a major decision. It requires good design and good thinking to identify the best style, design, and material to meet your needs. Originally, fences and walls were constructed primarily for protection. Today, they are built for privacy, security, as well as protection from noise and headlights. This new book helps you select the wall or fence that suits your...
Do you know the difference among a boundary, privacy, and security fence? Or what a Good Neighbor fence is? Or a dry stonewall? You might know about l...
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120,62 zł |
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Encaustic Art in the Twenty-First Century
ISBN: 9780764350238 / Angielski / Twarda / 2016 / 304 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 8-10 dni roboczych (Dostawa przed świętami) From beehive to hotplate to the artist's hand, encaustic has evolved as a versatile medium applied to almost every artistic style. A long-overdue look at a newly popular art form, this bookexplores 79 North American and international artists' feelings about their work inencaustic and how they use it to express their inner worlds and theworld around them. Eight chapters organize the artists by geographical region and focus on how the heated beeswax and resin material is used to create seductive, skin-like surfaces and rich, layered membranes. More than 2,000 years old, this cross-disciplinary...
From beehive to hotplate to the artist's hand, encaustic has evolved as a versatile medium applied to almost every artistic style. A long-overdue look...
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284,52 zł |
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100 Artists of New England
ISBN: 9780764336652 / Angielski / Twarda / 2011 / 224 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 30 dni roboczych. One hundred artists have come together to share the distinctiveness of New England. Oil paintings, glass and metal sculptures, and works in wood offer a fresh look at this region's long, rolling hills and famous autumn colours. Learn histories of the art colonies, including Rockport-Gloucester and Provincetown, Massachusetts; Monhegan Island and Ogunquit, Maine; Old Lyme and Cos Cob, Connecticut; and North Conway, Cornish Colony, and MacDowell Colony, New Hampshire. A great resource for artists, collectors, and art dealers, as well as art historians.
One hundred artists have come together to share the distinctiveness of New England. Oil paintings, glass and metal sculptures, and works in wood offer...
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226,39 zł |
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Barn Again: Restored and New Barns for the 21st Century
ISBN: 9780764334313 / Angielski / Twarda / 2010 / 176 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 30 dni roboczych. Today, many barns across the United States have outlived their original usefulness and are being destroyed, while others are slowly collapsing. Yet, some creative architects, developers, and homeowners exploit the flexible space offered by barns. They provide striking construction, impressive space, and an imaginative play of sunlight and shadow that makes them a delight to inhabit when converted into a residence, office, retail establishment, nonprofit center, and much more. Over 240 beautiful color photos and informative text explore possibilities for transforming barns to living and...
Today, many barns across the United States have outlived their original usefulness and are being destroyed, while others are slowly collapsing. Yet, s...
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176,68 zł |
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Cliffhangers and Hillside Homes: Views from the Treetops
ISBN: 9780764323874 / Angielski / Twarda / 2006 / 228 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 30 dni roboczych. Mountains, oceans, cliffs, rivers -- don't many of us want to live above the treetops? Aside from soaring views and dramatic vistas, these hillside homes designs offer practical and attractive solutions to the increasing demand for and scarcity of level land. Here are over 50 stunning hillside homes located across the United States, from Alaska to Cape Cod. Over 450 color photographs highlight unique design details of homes built on the edges of cliffs and peering through treetops. This insider's tour of cliffhanger living derives from 30 notable architects and designers who describe their...
Mountains, oceans, cliffs, rivers -- don't many of us want to live above the treetops? Aside from soaring views and dramatic vistas, these hillside ho...
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204,30 zł |
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Garden Ornaments: Pots, Pergolas, Pedestals, and More
ISBN: 9780764319563 / Angielski / Twarda / 2003 / 176 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 30 dni roboczych. Statues, fountains, sundials, and obelisks--don't most of us want to live with beauty in a garden? Garden ornaments can breathe life into a garden, no matter its size. When art is placed in a garden, we are invited to explore and enjoy the experience. Abstract silhouettes, playful images, and forms in perfect balance bring discoveries with each new view. This new book presents nearly 500 color photographs of over 350 garden ornaments: animals, maidens, children, miniature trains, urns, gates, pavilions, topiary, birdhouses, and many more. Experience an insider's tour of garden ornaments and...
Statues, fountains, sundials, and obelisks--don't most of us want to live with beauty in a garden? Garden ornaments can breathe life into a garden, no...
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176,68 zł |
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Asian Influenced Architecture & Design
ISBN: 9780764333835 / Angielski / Twarda / 2010 / 144 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 30 dni roboczych. Traditional Asian design is having an impact upon the way ever increasing numbers of Western people choose to build and furnish their homes to create stunning spaces. Over 340 striking color photos reveal the many new ways to combine Asian harmony with modernism. Top designers and architects use dynamic Asian designs and materials, including cypress, silk, and stone. In the engaging text, architect Barney Maier and designer Charlene Keogh discuss Asian design traditions for Western culture. For building, renovating, and landscaping in the Asian style, this useful reference will assist...
Traditional Asian design is having an impact upon the way ever increasing numbers of Western people choose to build and furnish their homes to create ...
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176,68 zł |
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Table Decor
ISBN: 9780764324727 / Angielski / Miękka / 2006 / 128 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 30 dni roboczych. We all know how to set tables, but do we know how to make them beautiful? With this book, you can realize the magic of table decor. With over 300 color illustrations and many practical and inventive solutions, this book covers the table, from soup to nuts or gardens to dining rooms, and many places in between. This book acquaints you with the charm of table decor, whether it is traditional, romantic, modern, or simple. The decorators featured are both professional and gifted, from many diverse backgrounds, and working in dozens of styles. There are ideas for every occasion and taste. By...
We all know how to set tables, but do we know how to make them beautiful? With this book, you can realize the magic of table decor. With over 300 colo...
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126,98 zł |
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Contemporary Boston Architects
ISBN: 9780764342219 / Angielski / Twarda / 2012 / 240 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 30 dni roboczych. Greater Boston includes a wide variety of award-winning and historic architecture. From early in its history to contemporary times, the city has inspired innovative and challenging building design and construction, as it quickly grew into an internationally recognized economic and cultural hub. Boston's leading architects have often been at the forefront of current design trends, and the city has produced a number of successful architects. As can be seen in Contemporary Boston Architects, today's architects, like those from previous generations, continue the tradition of quality and...
Greater Boston includes a wide variety of award-winning and historic architecture. From early in its history to contemporary times, the city has inspi...
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254,01 zł |
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Shore Décor Design at the Water's Edge: Design at the Water's Edge
ISBN: 9780764336973 / Angielski / Twarda / 2011 / 208 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 30 dni roboczych. Homes that sit on the waters edge offer tranquility and tradition that have long been part of the American dream. For those looking to pursue that dream as a vacation home, a vacation to retirement home, or primary residence, this image-driven decor book presents more than 50 waterfront homes in the continental United States.
Homes that sit on the waters edge offer tranquility and tradition that have long been part of the American dream. For those looking to pursue that dre...
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254,01 zł |
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