In Mayumi's Kitchen, Mayumi Nishimura, a leading figure in the macrobiotics world and Madonna's private macrobiotic chef, shares her recipes for delicious food that nourishes the body and the soul. Macrobiotics is a healthy, nature-friendly way of life based on a diet of whole grains, vegetables, and beans. People all over the world, including many Hollywood stars, have embraced a macrobiotic diet because of its health benefits including higher energy, beautiful skin, a tranquil mind, and a greater sense of connection with the universe. Mayumi's unique style of
The Japanese Cinema Book provides a new and comprehensive survey of one of the world's most fascinating and widely admired filmmaking regions. In terms of its historical coverage, broad thematic approach and the significant international range of
Musashi battleship was the second ship of the Yamato class of Imperial Japanese Navy during the Second World War. She and her sister, Yamato, were the heaviest and most powerful battleships ever constructed, displacing 72800 tons at full load and armed wit
SHORTLISTED FOR THE COSTA FIRST NOVEL AWARD "What is the cost of a mother’s desire?...Emily Itami explores this question with wit and poignancy." -- New York Times Book Review "The perfect marriage of Sally Rooney and early Murakami." -- Kathy Wang, author of Impostor Syndrome Mizuki is a Japanese housewife. She has a hardworking husband, two adorable children, and a beautiful Tokyo apartment. It’s everything a woman could want, yet sometimes she wonders whether she would rather throw herself off the high-rise balcony than spend another evening not talking to her husband and hanging up laundry. Then, one rainy night, she meets Kiyoshi, a successful restaurateur. In him, she rediscovers freedom, friendship, and the neon, electric pulse of the city she has always loved. But the further she falls into their relationship, the clearer it becomes that she is living two lives—and in the end, we can choose only one. Funny, provocative, and startlingly honest, Fault Lines is for anyone who has ever looked in the mirror and asked, who am I and how did I get here? A bittersweet love story and a piercing portrait of female identity, it introduces Emily Itami as a debut novelist with astounding resonance and wit.
For fans of Japanese manga and anime, a trip to Tokyo is an absolute must In this captivating Tokyo travel guide, manga artist and author Evangeline Neo travels to the Japanese capital with her mascots Kopi the dog and Matcha the cat in tow, b
In an epilogue provided for his incomparable study of Akira Kurosawa (1910-1998), Donald Richie reflects on Kurosawa's life work of thirty feature films and describes his last, unfinished project, a film set in the Edo period to be called The Ocean Was Watching. Kurosawa remains unchallenged as one of the century's greatest film directors. Through his long and distinguished career he managed, like very few others in the teeth of a huge and relentless industry, to elevate each of his films to a distinctive level of art. His Rashomon--one of the best-remembered and most talked-of films in any language--was a revelation when it appeared in 1950 and did much to bring Japanese cinema to the world's attention. Kurosawa's films display an extraordinary breadth and an astonishing strength, from the philosophic and sexual complexity of Rashomon to the moral dedication of Ikiru, from the naked violence of Seven Samurai to the savage comedy of Yojimbo, from the terror-filled feudalism of Throne of Blood to the piercing wit of Sanjuro.
We all have an ikigai. It's the Japanese word for 'a reason to live' or 'a reason to jump out of bed in the morning'. The place where your needs, ambitions, skills and satisfaction meet. A place of balance. This book will help you unlock what your ikigai is and equip you to change your life. There is a passion inside you - a unique talent that gives you purpose and makes you the perfect candidate for something. All you have to do is discover and live it. Do that, and you can make every single day of your life joyful and meaningful. 'A refreshingly simple recipe for happiness' Stylist'Ikigai gently unlocks simple secrets we can all use to live long, meaningful, happy lives' Neil Pasricha, bestselling author of The Happiness Equation
This is a majestic collection of images from one of Japan's most important early photographers. Captivated in his youth by the new technology of photography, Kazumasa Ogawa (1860-1929) became one of the most enterprising and important early photographers, technicians, and printers in Japan. Born shortly before the Meiji era (1868-1912) and educated in both the US and Japan, Ogawa produced a range of illustrated books for the Western market. His work focused on traditional architecture, scenic views, and subjects associated with Japanese culture, such as national festivals, military tableaux, ritual customs, costumed geisha, and flowers. An original edition of Ogawa's 1896 book of hand-coloured collotype prints, titled "Some Japanese Flowers", in the collection of the J. Paul Getty Museum, is reproduced here in its entirety. These beautiful photographs feature flowers native to Japan, such as the lotus, several varieties of chrysanthemum, lily, and morning glory, as well as garden scenes.An essay traces Ogawa's distinguished career and describes the collotype process used to produce his exquisite flower images, collected here again for the first time since the late nineteenth century.
This colorfully illustrated multicultural children's book presents Japanese fairy tales and other folk stories--providing insight into a vibrant literary culture. For 60 years, generations of English-speaking children around the world have been
One sunny spring morning in the 1970s, an unlikely Englishman set out on a pilgrimage that would take him across the entire length of Japan. Travelling only along small back roads, Alan Booth travelled on foot from Soya, the country's northernmost ti
Does street art exist in spotless Tokyo? Yes But strict vandalism laws and conservative Japanese culture have suppressed the graffiti scene in Tokyo. This stunning survey by photographer and graffiti artist Lord K2 takes you into the Tokyo neighborhoods e
Faisant suite à Hidden Homes of Tuscany and Umbria, ce livre est une magnifique visite de l’une des parties les plus spectaculaires et fascinantes de l’Italie, des Pouilles à la Sicile en passant par la côte amalfitaine.Les régions du sud de l’Italie sont connues localement sous le nom de Mezzogiorno en raison de l’intensité du soleil de midi, mais ce n’est pas seulement le climat qui attire 17 millions de visiteurs chaque année. Les paysages côtiers et montagneux spectaculaires, les siècles d’histoire passionnante et la culture vibrante se combinent pour faire du sud de l’Italie l’une des destinations les plus prisées par les voyageurs du monde entier.Dans ce livre, la rédactrice d’intérieurs Marta Galli, qui collabore fréquemment à AD Italia, s’aventure hors des sentiers battus à la recherche de maisons vraiment remarquables et inspirantes : d’anciens palazzos, des fermes rustiques et des villas surplombant la Méditerranée. Les photographies originales de Mike Karlsson Lundgren donnent vie à chacune de ces maisons uniques. Marta révèle leurs histoires inédites et recueille des informations précieuses sur leur conception et leur décoration, qui ne manqueront pas d’inspirer les lecteurs pour qu’ils introduisent un soupçon de Mezzogiorno dans leur propre maison.
Projekty w albumie SMART INTERIORS to efekt poszukiwań najwyższego poziomu funkcjonalności, który w pełni wykorzystuje każdy centymetr przestrzeni. Wśród wielu pomysłowych rozwiązań znajdują się m.in. ściany, które ukrywają sprzęt gospodarstwa domowe
Traumhafte Sommerhäuser: Vintage-Charme & nachhaltige WohnideenMit der renommierten Fotografin Tine Gertsen von Jeanne d'Arc Living entdecken Sie 13 bezaubernde Sommerhäuser, Cottages und Gärten voller inspirierender Wohnideen. Jedes dieser Häuser verbindet stilvolle Einrichtung mit nostalgischem Charme und zeigt, wie Vintage- und Secondhand-Schätze eine entspannte, einladende Atmosphäre schaffen. Nachhaltige Wohnkonzepte treffen auf zeitlose Eleganz - für ein einzigartiges Sommerflair.Das erwartet Sie:charmante Wohnideen für ein entspanntes Ambienteexklusive Einblicke in 13 einzigartige Sommerhäuser und Gärtennachhaltige Einrichtungsideen mit natürlichen Materialien und Vintage-Fundstückentraumhafte Fotografien vermitteln die einladende Sommeratmosphäre
In a world full of fast-paced lifestyles, constant interaction and interlinked global activities, food has become a common denominator that connects people from all around the world and new trends of restaurant interior design is building up with the times. The featured 60 international projects show the latest trends of restaurant design. Some with an industrial look, some with a lot of landscape elements coming into the interior space, some with bold color schemes and no more white walls, a wide array of possibilities open up on this field of interior design.With a descriptive text for each project, the book focuses on colour scheme, lighting, and decorative details and provides valuable inspiration and reference for professional designers, food lovers and other people related to the restaurant business.
In sicherlich keiner anderen europäischen Region ist die Verbindung von Natur und Design so intensiv und dabei von Kontrasten geprägt wie in Skandinavien. Karge Wildnis und dunkle Tage verlangen nach gemütlichen Interieurs mit warmen Farben, während liebliche Landschaftsszenarien und lange Mittsommernächte funktionalen und minimalistischen Designkonzepten gegenübergestellt werden.Dieses Buch präsentiert den eindrucksvollen Reichtum der skandinavischen Interieurgestaltung, von der jeweiligen einheimischen Baukultur inspiriert und international gefeiert. So kombinieren die Designer kreativ lokale Baumaterialien und natürliche Formen, häufig in Kombination mit den neuesten Umwelttechnologien, zu einem erfolgreichen Mix, der den Nordic Style so populär und einzigartig macht.Zum Inhalt:Gar?ur Landhouse in Reykjavík, Island (Studio Granda)The Green House in Lejre, Dänemark (Sigurd Larsen)House on Krokholmen, Schweden (Tham & Videg?rd Arkitekter)Cabin Sjusj?en, Norwegen (Aslak Haanshuus Arkitekter)House Y in Iisalmi, Finnland (Arkkitehtitoimisto Teemu Pirinen)
In this book you will find a stunning collection of homes from the 20th century that have been lovingly restored to their modernist splendour and are still lived in. Photographer Jan Verlinde captures the power of the interiors and architecture on fi
Das Buch, ein neuer Titel der Reihe High On Living, präsentiert dreißig Innenarchitekten und Architekten mit ihren neuesten Innenraumprojekten von Häusern und Wohnungen.
Language: English, Binding: Hardback, Number of pages: 272, Publishers: Rizzoli International Publications, ISBN-13: 9780847876457, Date of issue: 2026
Namechecked as the "LeBron James of plant styling..." by "Good Morning America", Hilton Carter now shows how you can make, style, decorate and care for your own stunning plant-inspired interior with his 25 step-by-step DIY projects and plant hacks.
Little Echo lives alone in a cave. Shy, she hides away, echoing the noises around her. But Little Echo isn't just shy - she's lonely. And when Max comes to the cave one day, in search of treasure, Little Echo starts to discover that maybe she has a voice of her own... A stunning, beautifully illustrated picture book celebrating friendship, courage and finding your own voice.
A picture book of philosophical questions, from the Norwegian author of "Sophie's World", accompanied by dreamy illustrations by Akin Duezakin. A tale of friendship, love, grief, and daring to think about life as you live it. Translated by Don Bartlett. Ages: 3+
Spot and his friends are going on an Easter egg hunt at the farm. Can you help them find all the hidden eggs? Toddlers will love this basket-shaped board book for little hands that can be played with or read for twice the fun! With lots of eggs to
Merlind und Igor sollten längst zum Walpurgisfest aufbrechen. Doch Igor setzt sich aus Versehen auf den Besen, der sie hinfliegen soll. Nun muss Merlind ihn wieder heil zaubern. Ob die schusselige kleine Zauberin das hinbekommt? Hoffentlich, denn sonst müssen sie zu Hause bleiben! Da bemerkt Igor plötzlich ein leises Kribbeln zwischen seinen Schulterblättern
Introduce your baby to first colours in this gorgeous pop-up book, illustrated by Nila Aye. Based on the popular tale of Little Red Riding Hood, a simplified story runs through the book for a shared reading experience. Each spread features a central
Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 32, Publishers: Andersen Press Ltd, Author: David McKee, ISBN-13: 9781783448906, Date of issue: 2020
Language: English, Binding: Spiral bound, Number of pages: 224, Publishers: Jolly Learning Ltd, Author: Sara Wernham,Lib Stephen, ISBN-13: 9781844148431, Date of issue: 2022
The Enormous Crocodile is hungry and ready to use cunning plans and clever tricks to snap up a snack. Just be careful that he doesn't snap up . .. YOU!A finger puppet book that really bites, this is a laugh-out-loud book for adults and chiddlers to read together
The bestselling story is now available is now available in a gorgeous gift book format. The Highway Rat rides along the highway stealing all the travellers' food. But a crafty duck and her mysterious sister soon put an end to his crooked ways!
After a terrible misunderstanding, poor Timmy Tiptoes ends up deep inside the trunk of a dead tree, with no means of getting out. Luckily, the chipmunk who lived there was very friendly and kind to Timmy. Before long, a strong wind blows the top off the dead tree trunk, but poor Timmy can't get himself out on account of eating far too many nuts and being a little bit too round! Beatrix wrote this story to appeal directly to her American fans and featured animals of American origin (grey squirrels, chipmunks and a black bear) all living happily in the Lake District woods! "The Tale of Timmy Tiptoes" is number twelve in Beatrix Potter's series of 23 little books, the titles of which are as follows: "The Tale of Peter Rabbit"; "The Tale of Squirrel Nutkin"; "The Tailor of Gloucester"; "The Tale of Benjamin Bunny"; "The Tale of Two Bad Mice"; "The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle"; "The Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher"; "The Tale of Tom Kitten"; "The Tale of Jemima Puddle-Duck"; "The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies"; "The Tale of Mrs. Tittlemouse"; "The Tale of Timmy Tiptoes"; "The Tale of Johnny Town-Mouse"; "The Tale of Mr.Tod"; "The Tale of Pigling Bland"; "The Tale of Samuel Whiskers"; "The Tale of The Pie and the Patty-Pan"; "The Tale of Ginger and Pickles"; "The Tale of Little Pig Robinson"; "The Story of a Fierce Bad Rabbit"; "The Story of Miss Moppet"; "Appley Dapply's Nursery Rhymes"; and, "Cecily Parsley's Nursery Rhymes".
Language: English, Binding: Paperback, Number of pages: 24, Publishers: Little Tiger Press Group, Author: Jess Hitchman, ISBN-13: 9781788814072, Date of issue: 2020
Das Buch ist die erste wissenschaftliche Studie zur thermischen Performance von Wintergärten im Wohnungsbauund zeigt ihr großes Potenzial und ihre Wirksamkeit anhand von ausgewählten Wohnprojekten der französischen Architekten und Pritzker-Preisträger Lacaton Vassal.
Questo volume, a cura di Guido Morpurgo, propone l'ideale continuità dei progetti e delle opere costruite da Gregotti e Associati in sessantaquattro anni di attività con il territorio dell'architettura, il libro-manifesto di Vittorio Gregotti pubblicato per la prima volta nel 1966. In tutte le sue diverse articolazioni e composizioni, lo studio ha generato oltre 1200 opere che rappresentano una sorta di unicum nella vicenda dell'architettura europea contemporanea, coincidente con un'idea di unità metodologica e di integralità attraverso l'impegno in tutte le scale del progetto: architettura, disegno urbano e pianificazione territoriale, interni e allestimenti museali, disegno del prodotto industriale, grafica ed editoria.
A unique team in the history of architecture, Eero Saarinen was an architect who challenged the conventions of his time while Balthazar Korab was an architect in his office whose photographs reveal the brilliance of Saarinen's work.This sourcebook illustrates nineteen Saarinen commissions in photographs drawn from Korab's archive, providing multiple views of the buildings and views of their construction and of models that were critical to their design. Included are images of Saarinen's office and home and an introductory essay positioning his work within the context of his time. Seen in detail, early works such as the General Motors Technical Center (1948-1956) show departures from orthodox Modernism; Saarinen's assured handling of new materials and new building functions impart lasting value to his career, as seen in the iconic Trans World Airlines Terminal (1956-1962) and Dulles International Airport (1958-1963).
Das Gesamtwerk der Schweizer Pritzker-Preisträger Herzog & de Meuron umfasst heute rund 570 Bauten und Projekte in über 35 Ländern. 25 realisierte Bauten aus allen Schaffensperioden werden in diesem Buch in sorgfältig orchestrieten Bildstrecken mit herausragenden Fotografien von Balthasar Burkhard, Hannah Villiger, Margherita Spiluttini, Iwan Baan, Thomas Ruff, Wolfgang Tillmans präsentiert. Diese persönliche Auswahl der beiden Autoren, zu der das Ricola Lagerhaus in Laufen, Tate Modern in London, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg und die Parking Structure 1111 Lincoln Road in Miami gehören, deckt alle zentralen Aspekte des Gesamtwerks dieser bedeutenden Architekten ab. Die 25 Fallstudien werden durch technische Daten, Pläne und Literaturhinweise ergänzt.Zwei umfangreiche einleitende Essays beleuchten die Entwurfsmethode der Architekten. Bei Stanislaus von Moos stehen Konzeptionen von Wahrnehmung in Malerei, Skulptur und Fotografie im Vordergrund sowie deren Auswirkung auf das architektonische Denken von Herzog & de Meuron. Arthur Rüegg untersucht die ambivalente Sicht der Architekten auf die gebaute Welt und zeigt, wie sich diese im Umgang mit den unterschiedlichsten Ausgangslagen von Fall zu Fall neu herausbildet.Zwei Bereiche nehmen unter den in diesem Buch erstmals veröffentlichten Materialien eine besondere Stellung ein: die fotografischen Arbeiten von Pierre de Meuron und die Postkartensammlung von Jacques Herzog. Diese bisherunerschlossenen visuellen Archive stehen in einem direkten Zusammenhang mit der architektonischen Produktion der beiden Architekten und werden in separaten Bildteilen zusammengestellt.
Die Therme Vals, 1996 eröffnet, wurde in kürzester Zeit zu einer Ikone der schweizerischen und internationalen Architektur. Das Gebäude ist verwachsen mit der Geschichte und den Materialen des Ortes, der Gneis der Aussen-und Innenfassade stammt aus der näheren Umgebung. Hier gilt: Reduktion auf das Wesentliche. Man bewegt sich nicht in einer Wellnesslandschaft, sondern man erlebt das Elementare des Wassers, der unterschiedlichen Temperaturen, der verschieden grossen Becken und Räume.Erstmals wird der Bau in einer eigenen Monografie mit Texten von Sigrid Hauser und Peter Zumthor, zahlreichen Abbildungen, Skizzen und Plänen von Peter Zumthor sowie neu aufgenommenen Fotografien von Hél
This updated Calatrava monograph includes all of the architect's original collaborative input as well as his latest projects. From the World Trade Center Transportation Hub in Manhattan to the Peace Bridge in Calgary, Canada, discover Calatrava's organic forms and sensitivity for balance through detailed entries, photography, and the original...
The three new volumes of OFFICE Kersten Geers David Van Severen are part of an ongoing oeuvre catalogue that started eight years ago when vols. 1-3 were published. The new volumes 4, 5 and 6 start where the last one ended, with the collection of projects made in the interim period. Maintaining the same systematic and chronological way of presentation, the volumes chronicle the development of the practice and include many of the recently built projects. Bas Princen, Stefano Graziani and Giovanna Silva contributed photography, while the volumes open with essays by Thomas Weaver and Seng Kuan, and an interview with Rita McBride.Ed.: Jelena Pancevac.Text: Thomas Weaver, Rita McBride, Seng Kuan
Die Wohnhäuser von Dom Hans van der Laan, einer faszinierenden Kultfigur der europäischen Nachkriegsarchitektur, in Schemen, Plänen, Fotografien, Konstruktionsprinzipien und Details eingehend vorgestellt.
How do you design and build a good school? First published in 2012 and reissued in 2017, this standard work on designing new school buildings will soon be available in an updated handbook format. The question of how pedagogy can be translated into contemporary, high-quality school architecture is central to the guide, as is that of how joint planning can succeed. New typologies and developments in school design are described in detail, with attention paid to the implementation of a pre-planning phase in school design. The volume provides exciting insights into the fundamentals and processes of school design in Germany for all relevant professions and interested stakeholders. A foundational work on the subject of innovative school design Contains basic information on the relationship between education and architecture Provides a practical guide to implementing a pre-planning phase (Phase 0) in school design
