In this rare examination of the work of one of America’spreeminent interior designers and architects, David Easton, we aretreated to a retrospec?tive of his storied career. The versatilityof his talent is displayed in examples of his work that range froma 45-room Georgian-style house in Charlottesville, Virginia, to aMediterranean stucco house in Mexico and a modern house in Aspen,Colorado. Black-and-white pencil draw?ings alongside museum-qualitywatercolors by Easton’s partner, James Steinmeyer, show theconception and development of the rooms, accompanied by stunningphotographs of the finished interiors. Written with Annette Tapert,author of The Power of Style and former contribut?ing editorto Architectural Digest , and with a foreword by fameddesigner Albert Hadley, Timeless Elegance will serve as anhomage to David Easton as well as an inspira?tion to his manyfans.

Open any medicine cabinet and you're nearly guaranteed to find a bottle of aspirin crowded in among the lotions and other pills. Aspirin-like remedies have been used to cure headaches, arthritis, fevers, and inflammation for millennia, ever since ancient healers first began using willow bark to treat their patients. Now, go beyond pain relief with a simple plan proven to dramatically reduce the risk of developing major medical killers such as heart disease, breast cancer,and stroke--and do it without the high cost and often adverse side effects of pre*ion drugs. Aspirin: The Miracle Drug is the first and only book to reveal the wide-ranging health benefits that can be derived from taking just one aspirin a day. Thousands of medical studies have determined that aspirin lessens the incidence of many serious conditions, and that it may even improve fertility for couples using in vitro fertilization. Individual chapters target specific diseases and their prevention and treat-met,including breast,

The limitations on the availability of space force both companies and designers to give priority to an office's functions in the design process. Projects that confront a need to scale down generally share common features. With respect to furnishings, for example, internal partitions are highly important. New materials and light structures have made inflexible cubicles a relic of the past. This book examines the challenges posed by 26 design projects for small offices and examines the solutions reached by various world-famous designers and architects by drawing on their ingenuity and creativity.

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

No other sport attracts so many fans or arouses such passion. The Encyclopedia of World Football includes profiles of all the great players, teams and coaches, past and present. It features all the major competitions and a wealth of statistics to settle any argument. It is the essential fans' guide to the beautiful game.

The appeal of this extraordinary booklies in its rapt obsession with the detailsof thedomesticinterior,borne out in a wonderfullyrich collection of pictures.These charmingpaintings and watercolo, mostly dating from 1770 to1860 and coming from all over Europe,Russia, and America, recordwith faithful accuracy the shape of a room,the pattern of a carpet,thefurniture, pictures, fabrics, andwall coverings, the hang of thecurtai andthe fall ofthe light they admit.

Tee up with a fun and easy golfing primer. Amusing and informative, this miniature quick-reference guide to the sport covers the basics-how to drive, chip, putt, and look like a pro on the course. Discover the rules and etiquette of the game, the elements of a proper swing, and essential dos and don'ts for the green. More For Dummies Miniature Editions

This compendium chronicles the pleasures of flying in style with copious illustrations and evocative text. Far from the check-in lines of regular air travel, we get a peek at expansive airport lounges with every comfort and convenience. There is everything from ergonomic workspaces to shower and changing rooms?even completely equipped fitness centers. Naturally, the opulence continues on board with luxurious seating--and sometimes--full-scale beds! Not to forget the fine tableware and linens, or the walk-up bar. This book also showcases private and business jets, which offer the de-luxe d?cor of a penthouse in the sky. ? An ideal gift for the avid traveler ? This extensively illustrated guide will appeal to those who travel in style, as well as to those who aspire to doing so

Far more than just an interiors book, FamilyLifeStyle HOME isa bible for living with children in domestic environments that areas effortlessly stylish as they are educational, as comfortablewith small children during the day as they are elegant for eveningentertainment. Planned as the first in a new series that celebrateshow parents can live, entertain and travel in style just as much aswith children as before having children, FamilyLifeStyle HOME isfresh, fun and friendly.

How to Choose the Right Dog for You With so many dog breeds available, it can be difficult to knowwhich one to choose. How can you tell if your dog will bark anddisturb the neighbours will be good with your children, will needextra grooming, or trigger your allergies? This authoritativelywritten guide gives you all the informatior you need about theessential character of i30 breeds, enabling you to make an informeddecision and find the perfect pet for you. Whether you are loud andoutgoing or quiet and reflective, an exercise junky or a sofasurfer, a fan of peaceful country walks or of family fun in thepark, you can find a breed to fit your lifestyle.

Learn to sew with this simple, fun book. Easy-to-follow diagrams and instructions contain all the basic sewing techniques you will need to tackle zany ideas like ritzy rosette earrings funny face slippers glittery ruffs and cuffs For the fashion conscious there's a whole section on making your own cheap and stylish clothes. And, it's sew simple to make your own presents too!

An inspirational book for those who love architecture or arelooking for ideas for their own home, HOUSES: The Evolution ofForms documents the best, most innovative interior design projectsof 2010.

You begin with a test to help you determine your own celebrity body type. Instead of using the usual analogies of apple, pear, and stick shapes, Star Quality gives you much more glamorous aspirations. If you have an athletic body, this book will show you how to shape your body to look more like Madonna's. If you have an hourglass shape, it will help you get toned like Demi Moore. And if you have a long and slender body, Star Quality can help your body resemble Naomi Watts's! Star Quality teaches you the fundamentals and then shows you how to add glitz and glam to your workout with five-minute strength-training and fat-burning moves that target a specific body part and help you alter your routine to keep it fresh. This book shows you how to combine your personalized, constantly evolving, gym-free fitness program with a sound nutritional plan and celebrity-style recipes—you'll soon be on your way to being Hollywood hot and red carpet ready! You'll love the inside information on celebrities and t

If you think dating is a simple process——meet someone， ask him or her for a date or get asked out yourself， try not to come off as a drooling moron， then arrange to get together for a second date or cut your losses and work to meet someone else——well， lucky you。 For many people， it’s far more complicated than that， and Dr。 Joy Browne addresses those complexities in Dating for Dummies。 Exactly how do you meet a potential date？ How do you present yourself in the most favorable light？ How do you negotiate that first date？ （One interesting story Browne tells is of a couple who negotiated a weekend together， deciding whether or not they’d have sex， and under what conditions they’d consider marriage and children——all before their first date。） And how do you proceed from there？ The process still comes down to chemistry， but Browne shows how many ways there are to make sure you get your best possible chance with Mr./Ms. Right。 ——This text refers to an out

A satire of modern life, by the author of "Poor Souls" and "This Is It". Emily's interior-design business is everything to her. Her clueless husband turns to young Milly, and Emily indulges in brief and carnal bouts with a perpetually furious PR man, who is much keener on her daughter.

You stroll out into your backyard. You see a tangle of overgrown shrubs, a lawn that needed to be mowed yesterday, and a series of rosebushes minus the roses. Or maybe you’ve just taken possession of your brand-new house in a brand-new subdivision, and when you step out the back door, all you see is a vista of sod – and in the far distance, the neighbor’s sapling. Either way, you know that you want to do something to your yard, and soon. But you’re not quite sure what or how. Feng Shui Your Garden For Dummies has the answer. This ancient Chinese philosophy of design can be applied to any room, building, or outdoor space, and it doesn’t require burning incense or belief in bizarre, esoteric ideas. Feng Shui Your Garden For Dummies is for you if you Have a yard, garden, or piece of outdoor space Know that your surroundings influence how you feel Want to design a friendly, welcoming outdoor space Feng Shui Your Garden For Dummies is organized so that the information is easy to find and easy to use. Eac

This sumptuous book celebrates Eastern elegance as adecorative style and illustrates how it can be achieved in both theEast and the West, from the refined craftsmanship of Thai textilesand ceramics to traditional statuary from Burma and the minimalistperfection of a Japanese apartment. Much of In the Oriental Styleis devoted to innovative Western interiors which draw theirinspiration from Oriental design and objects. A wealth ofindividual pieces antiques, ornamental screens, lacquerware,basketry and furniture is illustrated and described, showing theenormous variety in decoration that even the simplest objects canbring to a Western home or garden.

A book about SUVs? Aren't they just gas-guzzling road hogs that destroy the environment? Give me a break. SUVs deserve their place among the most respected vehicles ever conceived. And Chapman's encyclopedic knowledge of them (and cars in general) is on display in this highly More...readable and thorough book. It's loaded with great pictures (contemporary and vintage) and is written in a style that is anything but technical and dry. If you're a car-lover (or even if you're not) this is a great book. And if you're an SUV-lover in particular, this is a no brainer.

An easy-to-read collection of short essays meant to uplift and inspire soccer moms everywhere, this addition to the Don't Sweat the Small Stuff series offers nothing more nor less than its predecessors. Carlson (whose husband, Richard, wrote the original book) joined him in writing Don't Sweat the Small Stuff in Love. This time, she relates many first-person stories from her own life and those of her friends in a just-between-us-girls tone that's based in part on gender stereotypes (e.g., "our gift of female intuition"; "our sensitive natures"). Her chatty pep talks cover such topics as comparing oneself to media images, overextending oneself, preventing and coping with stress and learning to say "no." Carlson advises women to appreciate their children's "fleeting" childhoods, to speak and listen from a place of love, to swallow angry words and gossip, to take time for themselves, to nurture friendships with other women and to keep tabs on their financial position and marketability in case they lose their spo

Much in the news, inherited disease and genetic testing are complex and confusing issues that leave most people asking "So, what can I do with this promising information?" A powerfully helpful and authoritative guide, Your Genetic Destiny has the answers. From what tests to have taken to what the results mean and when further genetic counseling is in order; from what foods to avoid to which medications to take and what other medical options are available, world-renowned geneticist Aubrey Milunsky demonstrates how knowledge of our genetic makeup can save our lives. Covering heart disease, hypertension, cancer, diabetes, mental illness, Alzheimer's disease, obesity, longevity, and infertility, Your Genetic Destiny is the most comprehensive, compassionate, and informed guide available for all concerned about the risks of inherited disease.

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.

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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。