Louis Isadore Kahn (1901 - 1974) treated each building like a temple. Across the United States, in India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Israel, his designs combined the sleek, utilitarian surfaces of modernism with a devotion to geometric forms and a reverence for natural light that suffused his structures with a monumental and breathtaking spirituality. This essential introduction brings together 17 of Kahn's most important buildings across his cultural, governmental, religious, and residential repertoire. Plans, views, descriptions, and quality photographs trace the context and development of each project, while an ... |
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Минибиографиите, които придават човешки качества на легенди като Хемингуей и Пикасо , Агата Кристи и Уди Алън , и хвърлят светлина върху работния живот на популярни гении ни казват пределно ясно: Няма "единствен начин" да се създаде добра творба - всички велики личности имат свой собствен начин. И някои от тези начини са поразително странни. Франц Кафка , разочарован от условията, в които живее, и от дневната си работа, пише в писмо до Феличе Бауер през 1912 г.: "Времето е малко, силите ми са ограничени, в службата се чувствам ужасно, апартаментът е шумен и ако не е възможно животът на човек да бъде ... |
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Сборник текстове от испаноезични автори с упражнения. Второ преработено издание. ... Помагалото е предназначено за часовете по лексика в специалност "Испанска филология", но може да бъде полезен инструмент за усъвършенстване на знанията по испански език и за развиване на умението да се разбират и анализират текстове от испаноезични автори за всеки, достигнал ниво на владеене на испански език B2. Петър Моллов е професор в Катедрата по испанистика и португалистика към Софийския университет "Св. Климент Охридски". Преподава испанска средновековна литература и испанска литература от Златния век, ... |
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Chief Inspector Morse and Sergeant Lewis went into the house. Inside the sitting-room, the light was still switched on and a gas fire was burning. The dead body of a young man was lying on the carpet, in front of the fire. Near the body, on a small table, stood a bottle of sherry and a wine glass. The bottle almost full, the glass was almost empty. Morse smelt the sherry which was left in the glass. "This smells like cyanide, Lewis", he said. "This man was probably poisoned." From the Book This book is in British English. Here you can find: notes about this story; points for understanding ... |
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That night, neither Louise or Julien could sleep. Louise thought about Julien's kisses and she was frightened. She knew that it was wrong to betray her husband. But she was in love with Julien Sorel. She had never felt love like this before! Julien thought about Louise's husband. The mayor was an important and powerful man. If Julien seduced Rênal's beautiful wife, he would be in danger. He was sure that he would lose his job. Perhaps Rênal would kill him! This book is in British English. Here you can find: notes about the life of Stendhal ; points for understanding comprehension questions; ... |
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Vicky is a super-speedy Velociraptor who races through life, and often straight into trouble. When Vicky loses sight of her family, she's in a hurry to find them but she'll need to slow down before she can join them again. This fabulous story features stunning artwork from Louise Forshaw and is a terrific read for any little dinosaur fan. ... |
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Compiled by: Tig Thomas. ... "Illustrated Treasury of Animal Stories" is a wonderful hardback book for children aged 7+ to enjoy timeless tales by renowned storytellers such as Lewis Carroll. The book is a collection of captivating stories, brimming with crafty characters and amazing adventures. Favourite tales sit alongside lesser-known gems from renowned authors such as Kenneth Grahame, E. Nesbit and Rudyard Kipling. Animal antics abound in this classic selection of short stories and extracts, packed with endearing characters. "Illustrated Treasury of Animal Stories": Spectacular stories that you ... |
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This is a horror story about a scientist and his investigations into his own character, but soon he finds himself under the control of a darker, evil force. "– Mr. Hyde? - Utterson asked. The small man dis not look at Utterson. – That is my name - he said in a low voice. – What do you want? – I am a friend of Dr Henry Jekyll - said Utterson. – You won't find him here - said Mr. Hyde. – How do you know who I am? – Dr. Jekyll told me about you - said Utterson. – He never told you - said Mr. Hyde. – You're lying! Mr. Hyde opened the door quickly. He disappeared into the house and locked the door behind him. – I ... |
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In this fantasy adventure, a mysterious box arrives and Tim and Emma can hardly believe what they find inside. Their new friend is soon struggling for survival and Tim and Emma are the only ones who can save him. "Macmillan English Explorers" is an eight-level reading scheme written specifically for young learners of English. They bring first language teaching methods to reading lessons in international classrooms. Informed by the National Literacy Strategy and by teaching methodology for first language speakers of English, "Macmillan Explorers" is supported by an understanding of the needs of young ... |
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Cuadernos de didáctica es una colección dedicada a la formación de profesores de español como lengua extranjera, fruto de la colaboración entre International House y Difusión. Sin duda se trata de una obra útil y enriquecedora para cualquier profesor de ELE. Este título de la colección, se compone de las siguientes secciones: Seccion I: Aulas, Begoña Montmany, Jaume Muntal, Geni Alonso, Marta González; Seccion II: Situaciones y dinamicas, María Cabot Cardoso, Anna Méndez, Carmen Soriano Escolar, Mila Sánchez, Amanda Canals y Susana Ortiz Pérez; ... |
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In this traditional story, a nut falls from a tree onto Chicken-Licken's head. Chicken-Licken runs to tell all the other birds that the sky is falling down. Everyone starts to panic, until Duck-Luck stops to think. "Macmillan English Explorers" is an eight-level reading scheme written specifically for young learners of English. They bring first language teaching methods to reading lessons in international classrooms. Informed by the National Literacy Strategy and by teaching methodology for first language speakers of English, "Macmillan Explorers" is supported by an understanding of the needs of ... |
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Teddy invites all his friends to a party. First he goes shopping with Mum, and then his friends arrive. "Macmillan English Explorers" is an eight-level reading scheme written specifically for young learners of English. They bring first language teaching methods to reading lessons in international classrooms. Informed by the National Literacy Strategy and by teaching methodology for first language speakers of English, "Macmillan Explorers" is supported by an understanding of the needs of young learners and teachers of English. ... |
