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Published in conjunction with amajor exhibition at the San Jose Museum of Art, Blobjects andBeyond is thefirst comprehensive survey of the new fluidity in contemporarydesign. Whether hard or soft, cheerful or sinister, practical orconceptual, blobjects represent a decisive turn away from the hardedges and angles of conventional modernism. From the iconic iMac toKarim Rashid's evocative plastics to the ergonomic computer mouse,blobjects are the defining objects of our time, molding our visualvocabulary for years to come. Blobjects andBeyond is acelebration of the global explosion of amorphic, organic, andcurvaceous design.

Mexico Handcrafted Art Northern Region is aspectacular photographic account of northern Mexico's architecturaltreasures, wealth of flavors, colorful regional costumes, and finelocal handcrafts. This journey starts in the mountainous landscapesand cactus-dotted deserts of Baja California, and treks to thesplendid, luxury-hotel–lined beaches of the Pacific, the stunningbeauty of the Sierra Madre mountain range, and cultural heritagecities.

If you're in the market for an all-around garden guide to getyou primed for the planting season, this beautiful, well-organizedbook will meet all your needs. The cover's floral effusion willbrighten your coffee table, and inside you'll find what you need toget started or to grow in your gardening. A guide should be quickand easy to use, and this one is: bold text is sprinkled throughoutthe index, helping you find your desired topic, and within thechapters, section headings jump right out. The best thing about New Complete Guide to Gardening isthe inclusion of up-to-date research on gardening techniques, lawnand plant care, and landscape plants. The basics of landscaping,use of plants, and color design lead into a chapter on specialgardens, like woodland or wildflower, and yard solutions, such aswater conservation, privacy, or turning a hill into a garden. Acomplete sectional encyclopedia for each plant type featuresnot-too-small color pictures. The importance of healthy soil andits maintenance is becoming

设计对你的意义是什么？多数人听到时尚就联想到服装，但其实服装只不过是时尚的诸多表现载体之一，空间更是表现时尚气息的重地，透过家具、家饰等元素，丰富了时尚的真正内涵。Furniture Exhibition Design 包含了全球众多潮流家具，用设计师为X轴、重要展览为Y轴，找出家具潮流设计地标。也让你了解设计界后起之秀、当代大师及经典品牌的设计思维及生活态度。 看到简约的北欧设计或奢华的义大利风格，你懂得这些设计潮流背后的意涵吗？设计风格也决定了你的生活风格，让你的空间变得有味道，有美感。 本书内容包含米兰、伦敦、巴黎、科隆、法兰克福、柏林、斯德哥尔摩、荷兰、东京等家具设计展。按照类型分为：灯具展览、厨房洗手间展览、室内家具展览、展览展示家具展览、古典家具展览、现代家具展览。

The concept of programmed cell death, or apoptosis, hasexploded into a major scientific field of interest for cellbiologists, oncologists, and many other biomedical researchers.Apoptosis occurs throughout the lifetime of most multicellularorganisms. During development, for example, the selective death ofcells is vital to remove tissue between the digits to producefingers and toes. Apoptosis is also necessary to destroy cells thatrepresent a threat to the integrity of the organism, for examplecells infected by a virus. In many cancers the genes regulatingapoptosis are defective, producing immortal, continuouslyproliferating cells. This book discusses the philosophical andtechnical difficulties in defining the moment of death for a cell,as well as the biological implications and significance ofprogrammed cell death. Recent developments in the genetic controland interacting gene networks associated with apoptosis arepresented. The book is written for advanced undergraduate andpostgraduate students, and is

GraphisDesignAnnual2010 features the year's best international Design work in a variety of categories ranging from Annual Reports, Branding and Exhibits to Logos, Packaging and Posters, with detailed explanations in the back of the book written by designers on their process to the solution. This year's edition includes Q&A's with Robert Priest, one of the platinum winners in this Annual; Office, who branded the only non-profit pirate store in San Francisco and Goodby, Silverstein & Partners, creators of HP's Vivienne Tam mini-laptop campaign. With seven entries selected as Graphis Platinum winner and 199 Gold winners, this Annual is an essential guide for Designers, Art Directors, Photographers and potential clients.

TASCHEN’s new architecture series brings a unique perspective toworld architecture, highlighting architectural trends by country.Each book features 15 to 20 architects—from the firmly establishedto the up-and-coming—with the focus on how they have contributed tovery recent architecture in the chosen nation. Entries includecontact information and short biographies in addition to copiouslyillustrated de*ions of the architects’ or firms’ mostsignificant recent projects. Crossing the globe from country tocountry, this new series celebrates the richly hued architecturalpersonality of each nation featured.

The most inventive retail marketers reveal what really works inthe powering of a retail brand in The Power of Retail Branding. Thereader will get an inside look at the marketing objectives,strategies and executions of today’s innovative retailers. The dimension and scope of retail branding are illustrated througha panorama of hundreds of full-color visuals from successful retailmarketing campaigns. Also included are personal interviews with the brand plannersand concept builders. Case studies are presented in individualsections headed by a discussion of the concept of the brand/powerstrategies. These brand building concepts include the retailer’scommitments, its image, its products, its in-store experiences andits lifestyle positioning of the customer. The Power of Retail Branding is intended to be used as a tool toaid in the creation of strategies for powering brands. It will alsohelp the reader empower their employees-as-the-brand and theircustomers-as-the brand. This book serves as a retail brandin

With unparalleled access to FIFA's collection of televisedfootage, artist Robert Davies has scrutinized every World Cuptournament since 1932 to uncover the key moments, or 'epiphanies',from the world's most popular sporting event. These sublime momentshave been carefully captured in more than 100 highly originalphotographs that provoke memories of each match that are far moreevocative than the final score or the names of the winninggoal-scorers.

Written for a general audience, the 'Masters of Art' seriescontains art history monographs in which illustrations areaccompanied by commentaries discussing each individual work.

""The Tropical House" celebrates a growing trend towardstylish globalization in interior design. More than 25 stunninghouses and condos comprise a synthesis of East-West trends andcontemporary furnishings--as Filipino designers merge sleekmodernist furniture with local designers' osoulful creationso innatural hardwoods and other tropical materials. Over 250 full-colorphotographs of outstanding Filipino residences will inspire readerswith their diverse and contemporary looks. From vintage glamour toclassic modern with bold artful accents, to the clean, glam lookknown as ocontemporary chic, o this book showcases the myriadtastes of the Philippines.

A huge gathering of the finest American and British song lyricsfrom 1910 to 1975. Robert Kimball, editor of the complete lyrics ofCole Porter, Ira Gershwin, Lorenz Hart and next year's IrvingBerlin, and Robert Gottlieb, editor of the recent Reading Jazz,have collaborated to choose the 800 or more most distinguishedlyrics of the century, from early P.G. Wodehouse and the IrvingBerlin of Alexander's Ragtime Band through the greats of Broadwayand Hollywood -- Gershwin, Hart, Porter, Berlin, Oscar Hammerstein,Yip Harbourg, Dorothy Fields, Frank Loesser, Noel Coward -- to theearly triumphs of Stephen Sondheim. Plus many writers who arebarely remembered today -- Don Raye ("Mr. Five by Five", "I'llRemember April"), Bobby Troup ("Route 66", "Daddy") -- withsurprises like Ogden Nash, Maxwell Anderson, Dorothy Parker, andTruman Capote. Over 100 lyricists in all, each one introduced witha brief biography and commentary, and presented chronologically, sothat this big volume not only presents the core of an entireliterat

'If ever an artist could make anaircraft come to life and fly on canvas, Robert Taylor can.' Thelate Marshall of the Royal Air Force, Sir Arthur 'Bomber' Harris,Bt GCB, OBE, AFC, LLD, Commander in Chief, RAF Bomber Command1942-45 'As a fighter pilot who flew the types of aircraft thatRobert Taylor paints so brilliantly, I marvel at his ability. Hepaints more than just aircraft; he paints with spectacular realitythe whole vista of the sky that is the world of the fighter pilot.'AirVice Marshall JE 'Johnnie' Johnson, CB, CBE, DSO, DFC, topscoring Allied fighter pilot of World War II --This text refers to anout of print or unavailable edition of thistitle.

100s of carefully selected cardboard display designs created from one or more die-cuts. An essential source of reference for all design professionals searching for a surprising format and originality within the technical resolution. please feel free to use any of the die-cuts included in the CD.

The Point of Purchase Design Annual No. 9 is the definitiveresource for what's hot and effective in point of purchase (P-O-P)advertising. The Annual features colour photographs of the 450eye-popping displays that took home gold, silver and bronze awardsin the 2000 Outstanding Merchandising Achievement (OMA) AwardsContest, sponsored by the Point of Purchase Advertising Institute(POPAI). This book is not only a compendium of the hottest ideas inP-O-P today, but a reference volume listing the clients andproducers of the exciting executions featured that will be referredto again and again.

In honor of the fashion house fiftieth anniversary, LorisAzzaro offers an in-depth look at the life and legacy of Frenchfashion icon Loris Azzaro. This illustrated retrospective reveals adesigner who celebrated the female form with unabashed glamour, andfashions that embody the nocturnal sensuality of the sixties andseventies through unexpected cutouts, unapologetic, infinite slits,and veiled and embroidered transparencies. Personally,professionally, and creatively fearless, Azzaro forward-leaningcreations and disconcerting charm made him the go-to couturier forroyalty and celebrity alike, and the face of a truly intoxicatingchapter in fashion history.

The National Design Museum in New York is one of thelargest repositories of design in the world, with a collection ofnearly a quarter of a million objects such as typewriters, teapots, architectural renderings, lace, wallpaper sample books andposters. This celebration of the Museum's 100th anniversary, drawson its experience of a century of collecting, documenting andstudying design. It also displays thousands of the Museum's mostprized exhibits. The collection is divided into four curatorialareas: applied arts and industrial design, textiles, wall coveringsand drawings and prints, each overseen by a curatorial teamresponsible for its care, documentation and interpretation. Eachsection is accompanied by explanatory notes from the Museum'scuratorial team. --This text refers to an out of print orunavailable edition of this title.

Keep it simple, use naturalmaterials, involve the surrounding landscape, mix traditional withinnovation, and finish with a touch of surprise. These principlesof decoration are beautifully realized in this lavish and visualbook of contemporary interior design. With expertise from theirrenowned design consultancy, the authors share coveted secrets oncreating timeless and fresh interiors. Chapters are organized byhome activity—entering, sitting, dining, cooking, working,sleeping, bathing, and relaxing. Each page takes you into thedecisions and dramas of interior design, from conflictingpreliminary sketch ideas to paint and furniture choices. More than130 stunning photographs accompany stories of how designersconceive, plan, and transform interior spaces into areas ofinspiration and serenity.

Following the successful 25 Houses Under 2500 Square Feet and 25 Houses Under 1500 Square Feet , this book continues toexplore the joys of living in compact, well-designed spaces. Thetwenty-five homes presented here, all recently constructed, offeran extraordinary range of architectural solutions for designingfunctional yet interesting, dramatic living spaces, ranging from afew hundred to 3,000 square feet. Each of the projects illustrates aninnovative use of materials and careful attention to space andlight. The informative text highlights the design and technicalaspects of each house, and accompanying photography, architecturaldrawings, and site plans provide even further insight. 25 Houses Under 3000 Square Feet presents homes from coast to coast that everyone can relate to --an abundance of exciting designs that are sure to inspire andamaze.