Scholars have long stressed the problem of ornament and expression when considering Viennese modernism. By the first decade of the 20th century, however, the avant-garde had shifted its focus from the surface to the interior. Adolf Loos (1870–1933), together with Josef Frank (1885–1967) and Oskar Strnad (1879–1935), led this generation of architects to interpret modernism through culture and lifestyle. They were interested in the experience of architectural space: how it could be navigat...

Marvin Maywood only wants one thing in life—to join the heroes of the Core. But he can’t follow his dream because his powers are fed by fear, which is against the Core’s standards. So he lives on the streets and watches the elite team of costumed crime fighters from afar. After Marvin performs an illegal act of heroism, he meets Roisin, one of the Core’s heroes, and it seems like his chance to join the team has finally come. As she guides him through his tryout, he starts investigating som...

Achilles was the greatest soldier of Sparta. In the end, he was defeated by a single arrow. Find out how in this brilliantly illustrated Greek myth. Pink level for your fluent reader.

Set in East Devon's Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and at the mouth of the River Exe, Exmouth is one of the largest seaside towns in Devon, with 2 miles of sandy beach and stunning views over the Exe Estuary and Haldon Hills. This book focuses on the changes in Exmouth through time with before and after photographs of the town's most familiar landmarks, including the transition of its busy working docks to the fashionable Marina enjoyed by many today. It provides a nostalgic look at th...

Exe to Otter Through Time is a celebration of the glorious countryside and coastline from the River Exe to the River Otter, inspired by a map from the 1875 Exmouth guidebook entitled Exmouth and its Neighbourhood. Part of East Devon's Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and the beginning of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Jurassic Coast, this area has a timeless beauty, but has also seen much change over the last 150 years. The book focuses on some of the changes comparing images fro...

Set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and at the mouth of the River Exe, Exmouth is one of the largest seaside towns in Devon and is regarded as the county’s oldest holiday resort. With over two miles of sandy beach, and stunning views over the Exe Estuary and Haldon Hills, it’s easy to see why Exmouth is so popular. Local buildings feature examples of architecture from the Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian eras. More recently, the town has become the starting point of the Jurassic ...

A graphic novel biography of actor, humanitarian, and style icon Audrey Hepburn—best known for Breakfast at Tiffany’s and one of the most enduring and beloved celebrities of the 20th centuryAuthor Eileen Hofer and illustrator Christopher Longé peel back the myth of Audrey Hepburn in this graphic novel exploring the life behind her legacy.From the trauma of abandonment and war to her dizzying rise to stardom and her commitment to charity work in her...

Thinking The Plural: Richard J. Bernstein and the Expansion of American Philosophy is a text devoted to highlighting, scrutinizing, and deploying Bernstein’s philosophical research as it has intersected and impacted American and European philosophy. Collecting essays written explicitly for the volume from former students of Bernstein’s, the book shows the breadth and scope of his work while expanding key insights into new contexts and testing his work against thinkers outside the canon of ...

Brought to you by Penguin.'Man was born free, and everywhere he is in chains.'These are the famous opening words of a treatise that has stirred vigorous debate ever since its first publication in 1762. Rejecting the view that anyone has a natural right to wield authority over others, Rousseau argues instead for a pact, or 'social contract', that should exist between all the citizens of a state and that should be the source of sovereign power. From this fund...

Escape exhausting money stress and build a reliable stream of passive income with calm, predictable stock market investing. Whether you are commuting to a demanding job or worrying about starting late, this empowering guide transforms wealth creation from a frantic gamble into a highly controllable habit. Stop chasing volatile daily trends and discover a stress-free path to genuine financial independence.Mastering your financial future feels deeply reassuring when you focus on dura...

Turn unpredictable ecommerce traffic into scalable revenue with a strategic sales funnel that always converts. Perfect for busy founders and marketers learning on their daily commute, this action-driven guide bypasses viral hacks to focus on pure, systematic growth. Stop stressing over abandoned carts and start building a predictable, high-converting buyer journey.Every digital storefront click represents a potential lifelong customer, provided you eliminate friction and deliver ge...

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