内容简介 本书是一本外国人在中国的故事集，作者是55位外国友人，他们来自五大洲20多个国家和地区，因为不同的因缘际会而来到中国。书中讲述了他们在中国学习、工作、生活、旅行中发生的各种 趣事 囧事 ，记录了他们初到华夏大地的心路历程。

call a high-priced professional to solve these problems, or save money and time by doing it yourself. Paint or wallpaper? Tile or carpet? Do you hire a decorator or follow the simple steps included in this book? The normally daunting tasks of home repair and redecoration become easy, with the added bonus of providing the amateur repairperson with a sense of pride in a job well done. From carpentry to wallpapering, you can do it now, you can do it fast, you can do it right by doing it yourself!

Classic Caras-a celebration of the most fascinating cars in automotive history.More than 150 fabulous cars are featured here in full colour,with histories,specifications and analysis.Pioneers of the early 20th American muscle care and the modern classics of recent years-this book covers all of them, and more.

Beijing is an exuberant, bewildering city of contrasts,torn between the pull of modernity and centuries of dynastic tradition. Taking its readers beyond the mustsee attractions on every tourist itinerary, Beijing Chic explores the city's sprawling parks, bustling outdoor markets, winding back alleys and expansive suburban retreats, at the same time as it showcases some of its most sophisticated and innovative hotels, restaurants, spas, shops, bars and galleries. Featured alongside the capital's oldest and newest icons are sections devoted to its history, culture and cuisine, revealing the many faces and personalities that define Beijing, and shedding light on the allure it continues to hole for people all over China and even across the world.

This spectacular book offers a scintillating, visuallyoutstanding tour of more than 65 of the world?s most fascinatinghouses. Massimo Listri?s stunning photographs vary between sweepingpanoramas of the houses in their glorious settings to close-ups ofspecific rooms, furniture and design details, and they span homesaround the world, from India to France, from Morocco to Sweden,from the USA to the UK. Unprecedented in scope and scale, this bookwill be devoured by anyone with an interest in interior design andarchitecture, and those many thousands of people who enjoyed TheWay We Live, also published by Thames Hudson.

Journalist Welch, coauthor of Winning (with her husband, former GE CEO Jack), offers an in-depth look at the decision making process that has brought her success and formed the basis of her work-life advice column in O, The Oprah Magazine. By imagining a decision's impact in the short and long term-in 10 minutes, 10 months, and 10 years-readers will discover not just their innermost values, but the wisdom to pursue them with confident and empowering choices. While easy to follow and simple in theory, the process can raise painful and challenging issues, illustrated in numerous case studies, Welch's personal story and the science behind 10-10-10. Welch also demonstrates how poor decisions are often the result of stress and guilt, rather than a lack of understanding or knowledge; the practical upshot of her approach is the ability to break through the often paralyzing ambivalence that keeps people in dead end jobs and relationships. Anyone who feels stuck, rushed or simply too emotional to make important life d

This book looks at every aspect of interior detail fordomestic spaces. It is designed to appeal to anyone interested inimproving the home environment, from DIY enthusiasts toprofessionals such as architects and interior designers. Productsselected come from around the world and are all currently availableto buy (websites of manufacturers/suppliers are included in theproduct captions). The selection includes a combination of thenewest and the best products launched since the millennium,arranged into chapters to provide inspiration for every space inthe domestic interior. The book has seven chapters: Walls and Floors; Doors, Windows andStairs; Heating and Cooling; Kitchens; Bathrooms; Lighting; HomeTechnology. Each chapter is prefaced by an in-depth interview witha leading architect or designer who has a specialist knowledge ofthe chapter s subject. For example, James Soane, co-founder ofProject Orange, looks at windows and doors. Gregorio Spini, thefounder of Kundalini, one of Italy's most progres

Asia is booming - not only in terms of population, but also ininterior design and architecture, and in the decorative and finearts. Now available in paperback, this book showcases nearly fortyof the most beautiful homes in Malaysia, Japan, Thailand, China,Cambodia, Java, Burma, Indonesia, Singapore and Bali, all capturedthrough the lens of the exceptional architecture and interiorsphotographer Massimo Listri. For the sumptuous decoration of theMing dynasty to the simplicity of feng shui design, few designstyles reference such a rich range of culture; but whatever theirstyle, wherever their location, all the featured houses have adistinctive air of visual excitement and history.

Construction and detailing are vital skills for all studentsstudying interior design and architecture. This accessible,up-to-date text explains the principles of sound construction forinteriors, and provides the means to create successful variationson standard types of detailing. It also covers the relation ofexisting building shells to the construction and detailing of newelements. Practical tips are given throughout the book, which ispacked with over 300 images, including comprehensive andprofessional annotated drawings together with explanatoryphotographs of techniques, materials, and tools.

New Zealand, the 'land of tle long white cloud', is home to a colourful blend of Maori,European and Asian arts, cultures and heritage. Through NewZealand Chic, explore the beauty of diverse natural landforms such as Milford Sound, the Canterbury plains, and Aoraki/Mount Cook, the tallest mountain in Australasia. Discover within these pages unique flora and fauna such as the bright-red-flowering potutukawa trees and the flightless Kiwi bird, and partake in the adrenalin-pumping adventures of bungee jumping and white wdter rafting in Queenstown, as-well as Zorbing in Rotorua.Indeed, New Zealand is a trove destination that will beguile aficionados of nature and adventure all year round.

Book De*ionJack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen have inspired millions with their timeless tales of everyday life. Now they team with noted women's issues expert Stephanie Martson for the first new book series in the Chicken Soup line. Extraordinary recipes for living will improve lives in nine simple steps. Women will benefit from getting to know themselves in a journal that truly celebrate life. The basic premise of the Chicken Soup seriesthe power of friendship， the joy of the small moment， and importance of relationships ： has been reborn into a step-by-step primer for a better life. The advice in Life Lessons is aimed specifically at women and their everyday concerns， such as finding time， making ends meet and balancing priorities; it is straightforward yet perceptive， and combined with powerful stories， it overflows with inspiration and direction for creating a significant life. Book Dimensionlength.

This is the ideaL book for the golf enthusiast who wants to improve and perfect their game, gain an in-depth knowledge of the ruLes of the game and who is inspired by reading about ten of the WorLd's most prized golf courses. It's packed fuLL of practicaL advice that reveaL the secrets of successfuL goLf techniques, aLL expLained in superb step-by-step coLour photography and easy-to-foLLow instructionaL text. One of the UK's foremost professionaL goLf instructors, the author Chris Meadows gives his professionaL, no-nonsense advice and tips on: choosing the correct equipment developing a consistent and effective swing deaLing with the intricacies of the short game - chipping, pitching and putting quick fixes for common faults the rules and etiquette of goLf. The perfect book for beginners and experienced golfers aLike, packed fuLL of essential information that wiLL enhance your enjoyment and performance of this chaLLenging and wonderfuL game.

1000 New Designs 2 and Where to Find Them is a comprehensiveroundup of the best in contemporary design, from around the world.It features a huge range of striking new products, chaptersinclude: Tables and chairs; Sofas and beds; Storage; Kitchens andbathrooms; Tableware; Textiles; Lighting; Electronics and more.Works by the leading international designers, such as KonstantinGrcic, Tokujin Yoshioka, Ron Arad, Patricia Urquiola and PearsonLloyd, are featured, along with commentaries giving an insight intocurrent developments in design and in-depth studies on selectedproducts.

Help Yourself Get the Happiness Habit is an inspiring yet realistic guide that explores the choices and habits that lead us to happiness。 Using checklists， work sheets， and summary points， author Christine Webber makes it easy for readers to learn to deserve and feel true happiness。 Happiness is a natural force within us。 But sometimes we have to relearn it。 It seems that at some point in our lives we lose the gift of being happy and are constantly struggling to find that elusive joy。 This inspiring book discourages the illusion that happiness can be bought or acquired or will magically happen。 Instead it shows that happiness is an inner choice and that with a bit of skill and a mind shift， life will never be the same again。 Assess your own happiness Learn the secrets of happy people Rethink those irrational， negative beliefs Stop feeling guilty Know that you deserve to be happy Act happy--be happy 作者简介： Christine Webbet is a qu

The mother of them all:The Friday Night Knitting Club celebrates the power of women's independence. Beautifully written with a fantastic cast of women...worht taking a duvet day for...you won't want to put this down'Heat.

The Way We Live" transcends all other style books to revealglobal connections and patterns in home decoration. This world tourof interior design elements is lavishly presented in more than1,000 colour photographs; fabrics, textures and ornamental detailsreflect the complexity of different spaces and lifestyles, offeringcountless ideas for self-expression. Beautiful and practical, 'TheWay We Live' is much more than a decorating guide it is a designfor living.

Barbara and René Stoeltie capture the essence of New York’ssophisticated and glamorous elegance, inspiring the reader withprofiles of seventeen style setters and their private homes. NewYork Interiors is an inspirational guide to the eclectic interiorstyle of the Big Apple. The reader is taken on a thrillingexploration of both traditionally designed and strikingly moderninteriors, which reflect the city’s dynamism and diversity. NewYork’s interior design connoisseurs are experts at balancingelements from different cultures and epochs and have contemplatedeach facet of their homes down to the minutest detail, creatinghomes that are true havens from the hustle and bustle of the streetbelow. From a luxury apartment with magnificent paneling hung withold master paintings to a glassed-in eagle’s nest perched atop anart deco skyscraper, or a delightful brownstone with a privategarden worthy of a picturesque country village, Barbara and RenéStoeltie take readers on a personalized journey through sev

The eighteenth century was a period of great inventiveness andoriginality in French decorative arts, and its crowning achievementwas the creation and decoration of the domestic interior. Stylessuch as the Regency, rococo, neoclassical revival and "styleetrusque" transformed the appearance of the great houses of Franceand were widely copied throughout Europe. Using the craftsmen andskills originally brought into France from Italy and the LowCountries to serve the Sun King, French aristocrats and financierscreated in their Paris Hotels and country chateaux interiors of anunprecedented elegance and sophistication. The same can be said ofthe works of art with which they furnished these rooms - decoratedfurniture, gilt-bronzes, silver, the finest porcelain, of whichnone was finer than Sevres, tapestries and carpets, and beautifulsilks. This book discusses the creation and contents of many suchinteriors, including some that have never been photographed before.Using contemporary inventories, letters and journ

Endless sun, sparkling sea, crystalline sky—these are the keyelements of Mediterranean living. From southern Spain to northernAfrica, from Greece to the C?te d’Azur, here are twenty-fivecontemporary houses from around the Mediterranean Sea. The bookincludes work by internationally established architects, such as Alberto Campo de Baeza and Carlos Ferrater, and housescreated by a number of the region’s rising stars. The houses differin their locations and styles but are united by clean lines, openfloor plans, and seamless indoor-outdoor living. A fusion ofinterior style and ...

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