Herbert Ypma created an innovative approach to interior designin this series of visual sourcebooks for designers, architects,artists, travelers, and everyone interested in homedecoration. Morocco is a country of extremes: at once ultra-modern, yet stilldeeply traditional. These twin tendencies are also the definingqualities in modern Morocco's decorative arts. Some of the mosttalented and progressive architects and designers in the world areworking in Morocco today. At the same time their work is profoundlyinfluenced by a deep-rooted veneration for the fine artisantraditions of the past. Herbert Ypma traces the origins of thesegreat traditions and looks at the ways that contemporary designerscontinue to use centuries-old skills. 171 color photographs andillustrations
MOTIVATION to exercise and to get out ofyourcomfort zone is always a struggle, but dogs havea way of makingthe activities we share withthem more fun. BREATHTAKING PHOTOSandEASY-TO-READ DESCRIPTIONS will inspire you toembark on newadventures with your dog. Andeach activity's "HOW TO GET STARTED"sectionwill give you the skills to do it!KYRA SUNDANCE is aworld-acclaimed stunt dog showperformer, dog trainer,internationally bestselling author,and host of award-winning DVDs.She and her dogshave performed on The Tonight Show, Ellen, andforthe King of Morocco. Kyra is nationally ranked incompetitive dogsports; training in many of theactivities in this book. Kyralectures on positivetraining methods, where her enthusiasmhasinspired countless dog lovers to get out thereand do more withtheir dogs!
Now including a wonderful new photo insert chronicling Merle’slife, this national bestseller explores the relationship betweenhumans and dogs. How would dogs live if they were free? Would theystay with their human friends? Merle and Ted found each other in the Utah desert— Merle wasliving wild and Ted was looking for a pup to keep him company. Astheir bond grew, Ted taught Merle how to live around wildlife, andMerle taught Ted about the benefits of letting a dog make his owndecisions. Using the latest in wolf research and exploring issues of animalconsciousness and leadership and the origins of the human-dogrelationship, Ted Kerasote takes us on the journey he and Merleshared. As much a love story as a story of independence andpartnership, Merle’s Door is tender, funny, and ultimatelyilluminating.
