A key figure in the international avant-garde, Piet Mondrian (1872 - 1944) was at once an extraordinary painter and leading art theoretician whose influence resonates to this day. Coining the term "Neo-plasticism", he pursued a style of painting composed only of primary colors against a grid of black vertical and horizontal lines and a white base background. Mondrian's vision was that this essential painting would help to achieve a society in which art as such has no place, but rather exists for the total realization of "beauty". With stints in Amsterdam, Paris, London, and New York, Mondrian drew ... |
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They say that the eyes feed first, then the body follows."The idea behind this book started in the land of smiles - Thailand. The specific aroma of Asian cuisine embraces everyone who sets foot in this land. This fragrance lingers in the mind, enriching the memories associated with the exotic. One of the festivals celebrated there, which is deeply connected to the story of this book, is the festival of the floating lanterns. Its preparation begins with the crafting of small boats made out of banana leaves in the shape of lotus flowers, lavishly adorned with petals and candles, before being set afloat in flowing water ... |
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Conceived originally as a tool for familiarizing Western intellectuals with the rich history and culture of Bulgaria and its people, the book presents as well - albeit briefly - the other Balkan nationalities and their interrelations. The case is made for the injustice wrought upon the country by the Great Powers, such that within the last 130 years or so since its liberation from the Ottoman yoke it has been splintered into multiple pieces, each donated to a different neighbour. Specifically, the call is justified for unification between Bulgaria and it's southwestern part that is known under the name of Republic of ... |
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The following course focuses on the basic aspects of the tourism destinations development, their characteristic features, specific development and management, as well as on their positioning and promoting. DMOs have particular significance in the terms of modern requirements to destination management, their models and management practices are essential for the development of tourism at the meso and macro level. Because the focus of the training course are the economic universities where tourism is studied, attention is not paid on highlighting the natural and anthropogenic resources of the destinations, but on the good ... |
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The essential introduction to the world of Harry Potter: three magical adventures in one beautiful box set. Every great story has a great beginning. From the moment Harry Potter is deposited on the doorstep of number four, Privet Drive, with a swish of Albus Dumbledore's cloak and the words "Good luck, Harry", J.K. Rowling's irresistible storytelling pulls readers into an unforgettable, magical adventure. Harry Potter is a milestone in every child's reading journey and this gorgeous, collectable three-book set is the perfect introduction for new readers and young Muggles everywhere. This ... |
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Complete and unabridged. A pocket sized book - 10 x 15.5 cm. ... This is a fresh, contemporary translation of Sun Tzu 's "The Art of War" for the 21st century. As well as its historical importance, it is one of the most influential political and business books of our era. This edition rediscovers the essential clarity of the ancient masterpiece, cited by generals from a dozen Chinese dynasties, international business leaders, and modern military field manuals. It also contains a full commentary on Sun Tzu, the man and his ideas, contemporary of Confucius and Buddha; and a critical guide to further reading. ... |
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Though numbering just 35 known works, the œuvre of Johannes Vermeer (1632 - 1675) is hailed as one of the most important and inspiring portfolios in art history. His paintings have prompted a New York Times bestseller, a film starring Scarlett Johansson, and record visitor numbers at art institutions from Amsterdam to Washington. Vermeer's subjects focus on daily domestic activities, from letter writing to music playing to preparations in the kitchen. The scenes astound with their meticulous detail, majestic planes of light, and with Vermeer’s extraordinary ability to draw out narrative intrigues. In such ... |
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What if being lucky wasn't just chance, but a skill you could master? Learn to identify and act on serendipity to lead a more joyful, purposeful, and successful life. Modern life is full of chance encounters, changing plans, delayed journeys, human errors and other mishaps. This is the hidden force that rules our universe: serendipity. But what if we could use such unpredictability to our advantage? Dr. Christian Busch has spent a decade exploring how, if acted upon, unexpected encounters can enhance our worldview, expand our social circles and create new professional opportunities. From couples who met during chance ... |
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How Entrepreneurial Management Transforms Culture and Drives Growth. Author of the international Bestseller "The Lean Startup". ... Entrepreneur and bestselling author of The Lean Startup, Eric Ries reveals how entrepreneurial principles can be used by businesses of all kinds, ranging from established companies to early-stage startups, to grow revenues, drive innovation, and transform themselves into truly modern organizations, poised to take advantage of the enormous opportunities of the twenty-first century. In The Lean Startup, Eric Ries laid out the practices of successful startups - building a minimal ... |
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Детската количка Street+ на Maxi-Cosi е подходяща за бебета от 0+ месеца до 4 години и с максимално тегло до 22 kg. Тя е удобна за разходки в града, а комплектът 2 в 1 включва шаси, кош за новородено и лятна седалка. Към него има матраче и покривало за коша за новородено. Street+ се отличава с шаси в класически черен цвят, който придава на количка елегантен вид. Тя е снабдена с амортисьори на 4-те колелата, които осигуряват плавно и гладко возене. А задните колела имат спирачка, която с едно натискане осигурява пълна безопасност. За максимална издръжливост и 4-те колела са изработени по специална технология, която ги ... |
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Детската количка Lara 2 на Maxi-Cosi е много лека и удобна за разходки в града. Тя е подходяща е както за новородени бебета, така и за деца до 3-годишна възраст или с тегло до 22 kg. Рамката ѝ е с олекотена и същевременно здрава конструкция, и може да се сгъва за по-лесно транспортиране. Сгъването на количката става лесно, само с една ръка, а за улеснение на пренасянето е предвидена презрамка. Предните колела са двойни, въртящи се 360°, с възможност за фиксиране за праволинейно движение и осигуряват висока маневреност и проходимост. А задните колела имат крачна паркинг спирачка. Количката разполага с регулируема ... |
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"Modern Bag" на "Maxi-Cosi" се отличава със стилен и изчистен дизайн, и ще бъде перфектния спътник по време на път или разходка с вашето бебе. Тя е функционална и практична, и има голямо основно отделение, което се затваря с капак и няколко джоба, където да подредите бебешките шишета и всички необходими аксесоари. Чантата разполага с външен джоб, които осигурява бърз достъп до включената в комплекта подложка за преповиване , така че да ви е винаги под ръка, когато се налага. Освен това, в комплекта са включени термоизолационна чанта за съхранение на необходимите ви храни и напитки, и специален ... |
