A unique journey of discovery leads us on a tour of former warehouses, fctories, printing plants and schools--all now magically transformed into stylish lofts with their own individual chatacter.
Brussels has become the “capital” of Europe, serving as the headquarters for key regional and international agencies, including the European Union, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, UN organizations, multinational businesses, lobbying firms, governmental groups, and nongovernmental organizations. Its status as a diplomatic, political, and economic center assumes ever greater importance as the EU grows in depth and breadth. This second edition of Historical Dictionary of Brussels covers its history through a chronology, an introductory essay, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 900 cross-referenced entries on important personalities, politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Brussels.
Doctor Haydock, the resident GP of St. Mary Mead, hopes to cheer up Miss Marple as she recovers from the flu with a little story. The tale revolves around the return of the prodigal son of Major Laxton, the devilishly handsome Harry Laxton. Harry, after leading a life of childish indiscretions and falling head over heels for the village tobacconist’s daughter, has made good and returned to lay claim to his tumbling childhood home and introduce the village to his beautiful new wife. But, the villagers are prone to gossip about young Harry’s past, and one person in particular cannot forgive him for tearing down the old house. Will Miss Marple’s acumen be up to the task of solving the story?
With text covering the history of the phenomenon and giving a description of the architecture and decoration, as well as the lifestyle they offer, this is a collection of panoramic photographs of selected lofts from New York to Milan, London, Peking and Paris.
Design solutions that show how to get the best out of small loft living. Small Lofts presents more than twenty-five residences, ranging in size from 175 to 2,000 square feet. Each converted space demonstrates how creativity and imagination can transform factories, attics, and dance halls into functional and beautiful lofts. The homes in Small Lofts -- all presented in stunning full-color photographs -- cover four continents and are located in both urban and rural areas, showcasing the diversity and style found in loft design across the world today. For the dreamer who loves contemporary design, Small Lofts proves that you can make effective use of space without sacrificing style.
Decorating a loft has never been easier with this comprehensive guide. The Big Book of Lofts features more than 600 different design ideas covering every part of the loft...and then some. The Big Book of Lofts is divided by square footage, with sections titled "small", "medium", "large", and "extra large". Each section opens with text describing the decorating challenges unique to loft design, followed by full–color design ideas showcasing hundreds of different solutions to outfit every size space with a range of current interior style methods. The styles featured focus on the most popular used by today's best interior designers, including New Rococo, Minimalism, New Rustic, Retro and Contemporary. Photographs are accompanied by captions explaining the different approaches from each designer and architect. Whether it's one part of the loft or the entire space, The Big Book of Lofts is the ultimate reference for every homeowner ready to redecorate.
This antiquarian volume contains a detailed discussion on 'eye signs' - being a study and exploration of the eyes particular to the great families of homing pigeons. This fascinating and profusely illustrated treatise on the 'signs' present in the eyes of pigeons will appeal to both amateur and seasoned fanciers. It would make for a worthy addition to collections of pigeon-related literature. Although old, the information contained herein is timeless, and will be of as much value to modern readers as it was when first published. The chapters of this book include: 'Falconry', 'Personal Observations', 'The Eyes', 'Study of the Eyes', 'Study of the Great Families', 'The Ulensthe Vekemas – The Van Shingen', 'The Wegges', 'The Grooters', 'The Pittvils', 'The Hansennes and the Delathouwers', 'General Considerations', 'The Special Aptitude', etcetera. We are republishing this vintage book now in an affordable, modern edition - complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on pigeons.