Dragons, Padlocks and Tamerlane's Balls
Author : Robert Chenciner
Publisher :
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 38,67 MB
Release : 2012
Category : Art and mythology
ISBN : 9781908755025
Civilization
Author : Niall Ferguson
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 432 pages
File Size : 30,49 MB
Release : 2011-11-01
Category : History
ISBN : 1101548029
Book Description
From the bestselling author of The Ascent of Money and The Square and the Tower “A dazzling history of Western ideas.” —The Economist “Mr. Ferguson tells his story with characteristic verve and an eye for the felicitous phrase.” —Wall Street Journal “[W]ritten with vitality and verve . . . a tour de force.” —Boston Globe Western civilization’s rise to global dominance is the single most important historical phenomenon of the past five centuries. How did the West overtake its Eastern rivals? And has the zenith of Western power now passed? Acclaimed historian Niall Ferguson argues that beginning in the fifteenth century, the West developed six powerful new concepts, or “killer applications”—competition, science, the rule of law, modern medicine, consumerism, and the work ethic—that the Rest lacked, allowing it to surge past all other competitors. Yet now, Ferguson shows how the Rest have downloaded the killer apps the West once monopolized, while the West has literally lost faith in itself. Chronicling the rise and fall of empires alongside clashes (and fusions) of civilizations, Civilization: The West and the Rest recasts world history with force and wit. Boldly argued and teeming with memorable characters, this is Ferguson at his very best.
Nomads in Anatolia
Author : Harald Böhmer
Publisher :
Page : 334 pages
File Size : 23,64 MB
Release : 2008
Category : Kilims
ISBN :
Book Description
Jab, Jab, Jab, Right Hook
Author : Gary Vaynerchuk
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 19,95 MB
Release : 2013-11-26
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0062273078
Book Description
New York Times bestselling author and social media expert Gary Vaynerchuk shares hard-won advice on how to connect with customers and beat the competition. A mash-up of the best elements of Crush It! and The Thank You Economy with a fresh spin, Jab, Jab, Jab, Right Hook is a blueprint to social media marketing strategies that really works. When managers and marketers outline their social media strategies, they plan for the “right hook”—their next sale or campaign that’s going to knock out the competition. Even companies committed to jabbing—patiently engaging with customers to build the relationships crucial to successful social media campaigns—want to land the punch that will take down their opponent or their customer’s resistance in one blow. Right hooks convert traffic to sales and easily show results. Except when they don’t. Thanks to massive change and proliferation in social media platforms, the winning combination of jabs and right hooks is different now. Vaynerchuk shows that while communication is still key, context matters more than ever. It’s not just about developing high-quality content, but developing high-quality content perfectly adapted to specific social media platforms and mobile devices—content tailor-made for Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter, and Tumblr.
American Slavery as it is
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 41,11 MB
Release : 1839
Category : Antigua
ISBN :
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The Film Sense
Author : Sergei Eisenstein
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 34,63 MB
Release : 1947
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780156309356
Book Description
A renowned Soviet director discusses his theory of film as an artistic medium which must appeal to all senses and applies it to an analysis of sequences from his major movies.
Daghestan
Author : Robert Chenciner
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 325 pages
File Size : 30,6 MB
Release : 2012-10-12
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1136107142
Book Description
Daghestan is home to more than 30 distinct peoples. Each has their own language yet they share a surprisingly homogeneous culture that has both withstood and absorbed centuries of external influences. A fascinating account of change and adaptation in the villages of this area.
Tattooed Mountain Women and Spoon Boxes of Daghestan
Author : Robert Chenciner
Publisher :
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 23,28 MB
Release : 2006
Category : Art
ISBN :
Book Description
Beneath the rural Islamic society in ancient villages perched among the Great Causasus Mountains, animist tattoos on women and decorations on ritual spoon boxes share symbols that are believed to protect the heart and the family. Three experts have recorded this system of folk medicine.
European Furniture in The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Author : Daniëlle O. Kisluk-Grosheide,
Publisher : Metropolitan Museum of Art
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 12,62 MB
Release : 2006-05-30
Category : Design
ISBN : 0300104847
Book Description
This beautifully produced volume is the first to survey the Metropolitan Museum's world-renowned collection of European furniture. One hundred and three superb examples from the Museum's vast holdings are featured. They originated in workshops in England, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Austria, Russia, or Spain and date from the Renaissance to the late nineteenth century. A number of them belonged to such important historical figures as Pope Urban VIII, Louis XIV, Madame de Pompadour, and Napoleon. The selection includes chairs, tables, beds, cabinets, commodes, settees and sofas, bookcases and standing shelves, desks, fire screens, athéniennes, coffers, chests, mirrors and frames, showcases, and lighting equipment. There is also one purely decorative piece, a superb vase made for a Russian noble family who, according to one awestruck viewer, "owned all the malachite mines in the world." The makers of some of the objects are unknown, but most of the pieces can be identified by label, documentation, or style as the work of an outstanding European designer-craftsman, such as André-Charles Boulle, Thomas Chippendale, David Roentgen, or Karl Friedrich Schinkel.
Tamburlaine the Great, Part I
Author : Christopher Marlowe
Publisher : Prabhat Prakashan
Page : 409 pages
File Size : 44,45 MB
Release : 2024-09-26
Category : Drama
ISBN :
Book Description
Step into the tumultuous world of ambition and conquest with Christopher Marlowe's classic, "Tamburlaine the Great, Part I." Witness the rise of a shepherd turned tyrant whose insatiable drive for power shakes the very foundations of the known world. As Marlowe's dramatic tale unfolds, follow the meteoric ascent of Tamburlaine as he defies the gods and challenges empires. The play’s intense narrative delves into themes of power, ambition, and destiny, offering a raw portrayal of a man who refuses to be bound by fate. But here's a provocative question to ponder: Can one man's unrelenting ambition reshape the destiny of entire nations? Will Tamburlaine's ruthless quest for dominance lead to his ultimate glory or inevitable downfall? Discover the grandeur and brutality of Marlowe’s world, where every battle and betrayal paints a vivid picture of ambition’s cost. This is not just a story of historical conquest but a timeless exploration of human nature's darker impulses. Are you ready to witness the epic rise and relentless drive of the legendary Tamburlaine? Dive into "Tamburlaine the Great, Part I" and experience the thrilling blend of drama and intrigue that only Marlowe can deliver. Embrace the challenge and immerse yourself in Marlowe’s riveting narrative. Don't just read about history—be part of the dramatic saga. Purchase "Tamburlaine the Great, Part I" today, and engage with the explosive ambitions that shaped a legendary era.
