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L'univers du Sorceleur enfin cartographié !Avec ses pages qui imitent l'apparence du parchemin, ses lettrines et sa graphie gothique, cet atlas nous transporte directement au coeur de l'univers imaginé par Andrzej Sapkowski et permet de redécouvrir l'ensemble des lieux emblématiques traversés par les personnages sur le Continent.Illustré par Stéphane Arson, L'Atlas du Sorceleur est l'ouvrage de référence pour tous les fans du Sorceleur. On y retrouve également des versions inédites, en grand format, des illustrations réalisées par Maéna Paillet pour les couvertures des romans du Sorceleur.Près de 50 cartes et plans en pleine page et en couleurs.Des cartes représentant les différents royaumes, capitales, cités et forêts du Continent.Les itinéraires empruntés par les héros.Une plongée graphique et visuelle d'exception dans l'univers du Sorceleur, de la Témérie jusqu'à Thanedd en passant par le monde des elfes.
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Myth-busting account of the summer of 1943 on the Eastern Front, one of World War II's turning pointsIncludes the Battle of KurskSpecial focus on the notorious 3rd SS Panzer Division "Totenkopf"
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The latest book by preeminent Civil War artist and historian Don Troiani features 34 major paintings of the Gettysburg campaign and an introductory history of the battle by Civil War expert Tom Huntington.
The stretch of water between the Isle of Wight and the ports of Southampton and Portsmouth has been one of the busiest shipping areas around the British Isles since antiquity. It is no surprise that the Solent has claimed so many ships in its time. The Royal Navy has been based in Portsmouth for centuries and the ocean liners have been regularly sailing from Southampton since the nineteenth century, and this waterway has endured war, storms and accidents throughout its history, as well as witnessing numerous maritime celebrations and everyday passage of boats and ships. Among the shipping disasters on the Solent have been the unexpected sinking of the Mary Rose in 1545, the mystery of the Flag Theofano, missing from her anchorage in 1990, and the fight to save the disabled car carrier Höegh Osaka in 2016. The worlds worst hovercraft disaster in 1972 and the celebrations as the Mary Rose was raised ten years later show that the Solent is, and always has been, a place for history and drama. In Shipwrecks of the Solent author Richard M. Jones reveals the stories behind the shipping disasters in the Solent. Illustrated throughout, it will appeal to all those with an interest in shipping and shipwrecks, as well as those interested in the history of this part of the south coast of England.
Britain's footpaths and bridleways form a gossamer web over the face of the land. These tiny byways, marked by their lines of stiles and fingerposts, are a uniquely distinctive feature of the British landscape. Legally, they are part of the Queen's Highway network, enjoying the same status as a motorway.Old as the hills, constantly fought over, cheekily penetrating to some of the most private of places, these thin strips of grass and mud have for centuries aroused high passions as well as delight. The quiet country walkways have a tumultuous history.The result of more than thirty years of research, this book tells the full story of Britain's 'rights of way system', a prosaic term for a unique and priceless national legacy like no other. Lavishly illustrated throughout, this is the fascinating history of Britain's unique patchwork of footpaths - the priceless 'rights of way' that have enriched the lives of millions.
Lying just a few miles off the Hampshire coast, the Isle of Wight is famous for its attractive landscape and historical connections. Its coastal scenery is varied, dotted with towns and fortifications built through the centuries to repel invaders, with a chalk downland spine to the island. Carisbrooke Castle held King Charles I during the English Civil War and royal connections continued with Queen Victoria, who made her home on the island at Osborne House. Other eminent Victorians followed including the poet Tennyson and the island became popular with tourists and holidaymakers. Cowes became synonymous with yacht racing and other attractions have been developed in the last century. Marconi sent the world's very first wireless transmission from the Needles Park while the nearby Needles Battery became the testing site for Britains independent rocket-building programme in the 1960s. 50 Gems of the Isle of Wight explores the many places and their history that make this unique island so special, including natural features, towns and villages, buildings and places of historical interest. Alongside justly famous attractions, others will be relatively unknown but all have an interesting story to tell.
A lavishly illustrated celebration of 150 years of one of Britain's favourite independent breweries. 2024 marks the 150th anniversary of the determinedly independent Lincolnshire brewing firm of Batemans.Nestling beside the Steeping river in the little town of Wainfleet, Batemans Salem Bridge Brewery is a quintessential English scene - including an ivy-covered old windmill whose image is Batemans symbol to this day. A family business throughout all that time, Batemans have grown from small beginnings to become justly famous for their award-winning Good Honest Ales, which can be found in most parts of England, especially the East Midlands, Yorkshire and East Anglia. Along the way they have met and overcome many obstacles.This richly illustrated and thoroughly researched book takes you through the full story of Batemans, blending history and recollections to produce a fitting tribute to this unique firm. Autorid: Adam Cartwright
Fully illustrated portrayal of the changing face of transport in London through the 1980s and 1990s. Public transport in London in the 1980s and 1990s presented a very different face to today. London Regional Transport still oversaw much of the public transport network, before Transport for London took over in 2000, while the national rail network in the capital was in the early years of privatisation. Routemaster buses still plied the streets and many of todays major transport infrastructure projects were yet to be built.Londons Transport in the 1980s and 1990s presents a portrait of public transport in the capital in these decades of change since the 1980s to recent years that has radically changed or disappeared today, showing the variety of vehicles on the scene, the early years of the Docklands Light Railway and Thameslink, major stations such as Liverpool Street and Kings Cross before they were rebuilt, old goods yards, the rail network around Croydon before Tramlink was built, historic transport infrastructure that had survived from previous decades and much more. With an array of fascinating photographs, Tim Brown presents a fascinating overview of the transport scene in London in this era. Autorid: Tim Brown
With short biographies of the main protagonists, descriptions of what they had to endure and a concise examination of the 'library' itself, Lucy Alexander has revealed an astonishing exercise in mental survival under the most appalling circumstances. What would your books be? Anthony Smelt: Poll among internees at Lintang camp - titles for an imaginary library. 1943 The Imperial War Museum archived Anthony Smelt's personal papers because he spent three years of the Second World War interned in a camp in Borneo called Batu Lintang. He had been working as a civil servant in British North Borneo until the Japanese invaded at the beginning of 1942. During those years of captivity, he was an active member of the camp, documenting the diet of his fellow internees and contributing to various aspects of their lives. After he was liberated, he was awarded an OBE for his services during internment. At Batu Lintang, POWs and civilian internees alike endured food shortages, disease and sickness for which scant medicine was made available, forced labour, brutal treatment, and lack of adequate clothing and living quarters. Of the approximately 2,000 British POWs held there, over two-thirds died during or as a result of their captivity.An additional cruelty was enforced boredom. The internees were not allowed to give each other lectures on topics according to their areas of expertise, and were allowed no books for most of their incarceration. What a dozen of the men did - all identified by the author from an encoded list in Anthony's papers - was to invent a magical library. According to strict rules - so like the administrators, doctors and lawyers they were - a list of no fewer than 550 titles was recorded. 'The list should not include a) Technical Works b) Books of Reference c) Periodicals d) Modern Fiction, say after 1920 e) Works which are not available in the English Language.' With short biographies of the main protagonists, descriptions of what they had to endure and a concise examination of the 'library' itself, Lucy Alexander has revealed an astonishing exercise in mental survival under the most appalling circumstances. What would your books be? Autorid: L. C. Alexander
Explore the West London towns of Kew and Brentford in this fully illustrated A-Z guide to their history, people and places. Kew and Brentford are not so much separated by the River Thames as connected through it. The ford here was the first point on the tidal stretch of the great river that could easily be crossed on foot meant many travelers have passed through down the centuries, perhaps the most famous being Julius Caesar. Kew has strong royal links and in 1759 Princess Augusta founded Kew Gardens, now known officially as the Royal Botanical Gardens. Today Kew is also famous for the National Archives. Kew and Brentford also have a rich industrial history, from pharmaceutical giants Beechams (and today GlaxoSmithKline) to aircraft manufacturers Sopwith and Handley Page and motor vehicle manufacturers Dodge and Chrysler. In A-Z of Kew and Brentford, Andy Bull reveals the history behind these towns, their streets and buildings, industries and the people connected with them. Alongside the famous historical connections, are included some unusual characters, tucked away places and unique events that are less well-known. Readers will discover tales of painters drawn to this area, the manufacture of Brompton folding bicycles in a railway arch and a notorious Victorian murderer among many other fascinating facts in this A-Z tour of Kew and Brentfords history. It is fully illustrated with photography and will appeal to all those with an interest in these historic West London towns. Autorid: Andy Bull
Published in connection with an exhibition opening at Photo Elysée in spring 2024, this book presents more than 150 of Man Rays portraits, primarily from the 1920s and 30s. Man Ray (18901976) was a man both of and ahead of his time. With his conceptual approach and innovative techniques, he liberated photography from previous constraints and opened the floodgates to new ways of thinking about the medium. A close friend of Marcel Duchamp and André Breton, he was one of the few photographers to be mentioned among the Dada artists and Surrealists. He also worked as a fashion photographer, first for Vogue, and later for Harpers Bazaar and Vanity Fair. Renowned as the creator of Ingres Violin a photograph from 1924 that broke records when it was sold for $12.4 million in 2022 Man Ray remains an influential figure in the worlds of art, fashion and pop culture, with many other artists referencing his work. Published in connection with an exhibition at Photo Elysée and in the centenary year of the publication of André Bretons Surrealist Manifesto, this book presents more than 150 of Man Rays portraits, primarily from the 1920s and 30s. It includes portraits of the leading lights of the Paris art scene, among them Marcel Duchamp, Robert Delaunay, Georges Braque, Alberto Giacometti and Pablo Picasso, as well as a selection of his fashion work. As an innovator of photographic techniques and compositional form, Man Ray found the studio portrait be it of the artists and writers with whom he had longstanding friendships, or of the objects and sculptures he collected to be the playground in which he could express the visual wit and experimentation for which he is renowned. Autorid: Nathalie Herschdorfer, Wendy Grossman
Get started with Ray, the open source distributed computing framework that simplifies the process of scaling compute-intensive Python workloads. With this practical book, Python programmers, data engineers, and data scientists will learn how to leverage Ray locally and spin up compute clusters. You'll be able to use Ray to structure and run machine learning programs at scale.Authors Max Pumperla, Edward Oakes, and Richard Liaw show you how to build machine learning applications with Ray. You'll understand how Ray fits into the current landscape of machine learning tools and discover how Ray continues to integrate ever more tightly with these tools. Distributed computation is hard, but by using Ray you'll find it easy to get started.Learn how to build your first distributed applications with Ray CoreConduct hyperparameter optimization with Ray TuneUse the Ray RLlib library for reinforcement learningManage distributed training with the Ray Train library Use Ray to perform data processing with Ray DatasetsLearn how work with Ray Clusters and serve models with Ray ServeBuild end-to-end machine learning applications with Ray AIR Autorid: Max Pumperla, Edward Oakes, Richard Liaw
Why is it difficult for so many companies to get digital identity right? If you're still wrestling with even simple identity problems like modern website authentication, this practical book has the answers you need. Author Phil Windley provides conceptual frameworks to help you make sense of all the protocols, standards, and solutions available and includes suggestions for where and when you can apply them. By linking current social login solutions to emerging self-sovereign identity issues, this book explains how digital identity works and gives you a firm grasp on what's coming and how you can take advantage of it to solve your most pressing identity problems. VPs and directors will learn how to more effectively leverage identity across their businesses. This book helps you:Learn why functional online identity is still a difficult problem for most companiesUnderstand the purpose of digital identity and why it's fundamental to your business strategyLearn why "rolling your own" digital identity infrastructure is a bad ideaDifferentiate between core ideas such as authentication and authorizationExplore the properties of centralized, federated, and decentralized identity systemsDetermine the right authorization methods for your specific applicationUnderstand core concepts such as trust, risk, security, and privacyLearn how digital identity and self-sovereign identity can make a difference for you and your organization Autorid: Phillip Windley
Author Lukas Volger, who has been making and eating veggie burgers since he was a teenager, elevates the vegetarian burger to its rightful status as real food. His collection of unique, delicious veggie burger recipes include Easy Bean Burgers, Red Lentil and Celeriac Burgers, Quinoa Burgers, Tofu and Chard Burgers, Tempeh Burgers, Baked Falafel Burgers, Thai Carrot Burgers, Spinach and Chickpea Burgers, and Sweet Potato Burgers with Lentils and Kale. More than half the burger recipes are vegan and/or gluten-free, as are many of the extras, which include buns, salads, fries, toppings, and condiments. Everyday ingredients ensure that all the burgers and extras are quick and easy to assemble. The wide variety of tastes and flavours will excite every palate and suit every craving and occasion. And the mouth-watering photographs leave no doubt that great-tasting veggie burgers can look spectacular, too. Autorid: Lukas Volger
In the East Falls neighbourhood of Philadelphia, just beyond the northern boundary of the Thomas Jefferson Universitys East Falls campus, stands the Hassrick House (195861), designed by celebrated architect Richard Neutra, an icon of mid-century modern style. Often described as an East Coast interpretation of California Modernism, the Hassrick House is one of only three buildings designed by Neutra within the city limits. Thomas Jefferson Universitys relationship with the house began in the summer of 2015 when Andrew Hart, assistant professor of Architecture in the College of Architecture & the Built Environment initiated a series of summer courses to study the house. The first multidisciplinary group of students engaged in architectural survey, drawing, and photography. Subsequent summer courses refined the architectural drawings, following the Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS) and Historic American Landscape Survey (HALS) standards. Yet another student cohort undertook documentary research to uncover the history of the house and its occupants. Then owners George Acosta and John Hauser were supportive collaborators with students in this process. Neutras architecture and his relationship with the Hassricks - particularly Barbara who emerged as the primary client voice while the house was being designed - captured the hearts, minds, and imaginations of everyone who engaged with the house. As one student recalled, We have all gotten swept away in the stories unfolding from our research. In 2018, Hauser and Acosta sold the property to the university with the understanding that the house would continue to be used for educational purposes. In Georges words, I had come to realize that the students can be the future custodians of that home. They can be the eyes. They can be the archives. In a way, it becomes all of ours to share. This publication chronicles the students findings that shed light on Neutras design process, his collaboration with his clients, as well as the unsung role of Thaddeus Longstreth as Neutras proxy negotiator throughout the design and construction stages. During its approximately 63-year lifespan, the Hassrick House tells a saga of design, dwelling, neglect, restoration, and reinvention today as a laboratory for learning. In many respects, the history of the Hassrick House tells an important story of the modernist movement in the US, both regionally and nationally. Autorid: Suzanna Barucco, Suzanne Singletary, Andrew Hart, Alison Eberhardt
In a stunning visual journey, Lum reveals how Chinatowns across North America are defined by both their evolving architecture and their rich cultural identityPublished with WORK BOOK.Over the past decade, Chinese Canadian photographer Morris Lum (born 1983) has embarked on an extensive exploration of the Chinatown communities scattered across Canada and the United States. Focusing on the architecture and evolution of these enclaves, Lum delves into how "Chinese" identity is shaped and expressed through their structures. Using a large-format camera, he has captured Chinatowns in cities such as Victoria, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Chicago, San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York City and Boston. Through his objective lens, Lum chronicles the rapid transformations these communities face, documenting the shifting architectural and economic landscapes. His colorful photographs offer a poignant visual record, spotlighting both historical and modern-day cultural landmarkssmall family-owned businesses, iconic Chinese restaurants and vital community organizationsthat define these neighborhoods. Autorid: Morris Lum, Lily Cho, Gabrielle Moser
Add a pop of color and style to your home with these quick crochet pieces! All of the patterns in this book work up in just a few hours, and are great for using up leftover yarn. Crochet colorful dishcloths, trivets, and potholders for the kitchen; a beautiful runner, placemats, and plant hanger for your dining room; and a basket, rug, and more for any room in your house. This is a book you will turn to again and again when looking for a fun, speedy project to add a new burst of life to your home decor. New colors can make all the difference, and with these pieces you can make a whole selection of items for seasonal changes or just to suit your mood. Get your hook ready, and crochet something today! Autorid: Salena Baca, Danyel Pink, Emily Truman
This book tellswith firsthand accounts as well as numerous, never-before-seen photographsthe combat history of German Tiger Tank Battalion 503, the senior Tiger battalion of the German Army, equipped with both the Tiger I and the King Tiger. The unit saw action in the attempted relief of Stalingrad, the tremendous tank engagements at Kursk, and the bitter fighting to relieve German units encircled at the Tscherkassy Pocket. It then defended against the Allies in Normandy in 1944, and ended the war with desperate fighting in Hungary and Austria. Autorid: Franz-Wilhelm Lochmann, Alfred Rubbel, Richard Freiherr Von Rosen
In the fall of 1965, the North Vietnamese Army launched its first major campaign against American forces, targeting, with 4,000 men, the U.S. Special Forces camp at Plei Me in the Central Highlands, where about a dozen green berets were training a few hundred South Vietnamese troops. In response, the U.S. choppered in a relief force of elite soldiers from Project Delta under legendary Chargin Charlie Beckwith and dropped an unprecedented million pounds of munitions just yards from the camps perimeter. The camp held out, but operations in the area continued. Within weeks, the Battle of Ia Drang broke out, the first major battle between the U.S. Army and North Vietnamese regulars. Based on archival research and interviews with veterans, Saliba covers the battle for Plei Me camp in close, vivid, and very human detail. He also gives careful attention to the strategic picture and shows how this clash laid the groundwork for the Battle of Ia Drang. Autorid: J. Keith Saliba
Ponchos and capes are so easy to wear! They don't slip and slide like shawls can; just toss one over a basic tee and you are ready to go and look anything but basic. They go with nearly anything and can be dressed up or down as you please. Add in the fun of knitting a variety of styles, textures, and stitch patterns in a plethora of gorgeous yarns and colors, and these projects become irresistible. With 30 designs to choose from, each unique in it's own way, you can transform your look with a few stylish knits! Autorid: Rita Maassen
Scrumptious texture, winding cables, and mesmerizing colourwork will take your knitwear wardrobe to the next level of fashion. All of these pieces are designed to go from office to errands to weekends. They are polished yet comfortable, closet staples with interesting details that will make you feel well-dressed every time you put one on. From textured pullover to cabled raglan to wrap-front cardigan, the 16 designs in this book will take you anywhere you want to go. Knitting sweaters from the top down offers many advantages knitters appreciate, not the least of which is that it minimizes the amount of seaming you have to do to finish your sweater. It also allows more easy options for customization in the yoke, raglan placement, overall length, and armhole length. Since you can try your sweater on as you go, you can make sure that you are working to the exact fit you desire. Autorid: Corrina Ferguson
"In this comprehensive guide to fishing for "stripers," author John L. Field describes foods they eat, the best flies and methods to imitate those foods, and where today's angler stands the best chance of catching a trophy fish. Top guides, creative tiers, and marine biologists contribute their experience and expertise to this book"-- Striped bass, or simply stripers, are a premier saltwater sportfish that can grow to over 50 pounds and swim in giant schools that will churn the surface of the water to a froth as they feed on baitfish, creating heart-pumping, fast-paced fly fishing. Originally native to coastal Atlantic States and eastern Canada, they have also been introduced to the Pacific as well as many inland reservoirs and the rivers that flow into them, making stripers arguably the most accessible and popular saltwater species in North America. In this comprehensive guide, author John L. Field describes their behavior, foods they eat, the best flies and methods to imitate those foods, and where todays angler stands the best chance of catching a trophy fish. Top guides, creative fly tiers, and marine biologists contribute their experience and expertise to this book. In this comprehensive guide to fishing for stripers author John L. Field describes their behavior, foods they eat, the best flies and methods to imitate those foods, and where todays angler stands the best chance of catching a trophy fish. Top guides, creative tiers, and marine biologists contribute their experience and expertise to this book. Autorid: John L. Field
The Battle of Kursk was one of the defining moments of World War II. In July 1943, German forces under Erich von Manstein--one of Germanys best generals--launched a massive attack in an offensive code-named Citadel. A week later, the Soviets counterattacked, sparking a huge clash of tanks at Prokhorovka, the largest armor battle in history, pitting more than 600 Soviet tanks against some 300 German panzers. Though the Germans gained a tactical victory, destroying huge numbers of Soviet tanks, they failed to achieve their objectives, and in the end the battle marked a turning point on the Eastern Front. The Red Army gained the strategic initiative and would not lose it. Autorid: Christopher A. Lawrence
Although the assault on Utah Beach ultimately became one of the most successful military operations of World War II, its outcome was anything but certain. Not only was Utah the most isolated of the five D-Day beaches, but the airborne assault was of unprecedented size and complexity. Despite the perils, American troops confidently cascaded into that far corner of Normandy and contributed decisively to the Allied triumph on D-Day. With verve and authority, Balkoski describes how that victory was won. Balkoski is in top form in this groundbreaking analysis of the other half of America's D-Day.--Dennis Showalter, author of Patton and Rommel Autorid: Joseph Balkoski
In this unforgettable narrative of D-Day, Joseph Balkoski describes the minute-by-minute combat as it unfolded on Omaha Beach, allowing soldiers to speak for themselves as they recall their attempts to maneuver bombers through heavy cloud cover, the claustrophobic terror aboard transports, and the relentless fire that greeted them on the beach. Equal parts oral history and meticulous reconstruction, Omaha Beach is the closest the modern reader can get to experiencing the Normandy landings firsthand. Balkoski's depiction of 'Bloody Omaha' is the literary accompaniment to the white-knuckle Omaha Beach scene that opens Steven Spielberg's Saving Private Ryan. -- John Hillen, New York Post Autorid: Joseph Balkoski
