115 results for 'Oudolf, Piet'

Piet Oudolf's approach to garden design emphasizes plant structure as the key to creating lasting, ecologically sound landscapes. This full-colour volume showcases 23 of his most beautiful gardens,...

Gardens of the High Line offers a unique insight into the design and planting of this iconic urban garden. Designed by Piet Oudolf, the High Line was transformed from an abandoned landscape into a...

Piet Oudolf and Henk Gerritsen's groundbreaking work on the New Perennial Movement has revolutionized landscape design, transforming private and public spaces with its naturalistic use of hardy...

Dream Plants for the Natural Garden by Piet Oudolf and Henk Gerritsen is a comprehensive guide to 1200 beautiful and reliable plants for your natural garden. The book classifies these plants...

A journey into Africa's greatest forest sets off a chain of events that changes its protagonist forever. Piet Barol seeks to escape his past and build a business, but finds himself in ancestral lands...

Dutch painter Piet Mondrian's work has undergone significant transformations since his death in 1944. In "The Afterlife of Piet Mondrian", Nancy J. Troy explores how various individuals and factors...

Discover the artistic vision behind Piet Mondrian's innovative style. This book explores how he used color theory, geometric shapes and flat forms to create a common language through art.Mondrian's...

The S-Class Destroyer Piet Hein (ex HMS Serapis) is a detailed account of a unique warship's history. Ordered by the Royal Navy in 1941, the destroyers of the 5th Emergency Flotilla became known as...

Piet Mondrian's influential essays on art theory are collected in this facsimile edition of New Design. Written for the De Stijl journal and later published as part of the Bauhausbücher series, these...

Planting A New Perspective is a comprehensive guide to creating plant-rich, beautiful gardens that support biodiversity and nourish the human spirit. With an in-depth understanding of plant ecology...

Charmion von Wiegand and Piet Mondrian's correspondence has been revealed in full for the first time. Their relationship was complex, oscillating between intense affection and distant friendship...

Discover the timeless wisdom of forty gardening icons from around the world. Lessons from the Great Gardeners profiles pioneering botanists, nurserymen, and gardeners whose passion and innovation...

Garden Designers at Home: A Glimpse into the Private Spaces of World-Renowned Designers. This book offers an intimate look at the gardens of some of the world's most influential designers, revealing...

John Renard's engaging book offers a global overview of Islamic hagiography, exploring the lives and stories of exemplary religious figures from Muslim cultures around the world.From the eighth to...

A comprehensive manual of Islamic devotional observances and prayer-texts, the Mafatih al-Jinan is a revered text in the Imami Shi'ah tradition. Drawing from well-known sources, it follows a...

Death in the Red Light District by Anja de Jager is set against the turbulent backdrop of 1980s Amsterdam. In this gripping mystery, local policeman Piet Huizen is seconded to Amsterdam's police...

Seventy-three refugees have been found dead in a container at Varta harbor. In Niamey, Niger, Ewert Grens is sent to investigate a man he thought he'd never see again - Piet Hoffmann. But when Piet...

In 1436, a troupe leader's fall from his horse leaves him unable to work, forcing Joliffe to seek employment elsewhere. He finds himself in a hospital, where he encounters Mistress Cisily...

A Threat to Public Piety: Christians, Platonists, and the Great Persecution Elizabeth DePalma Digeser examines the origins of the Great Persecution (AD 303?313), the last eruption of pagan violence...

The Curse of Pietro Houdini is a gripping tale of survival and resilience set against the backdrop of World War II. After the bombing of Rome in 1943, fourteen-year-old Massimo embarks on a perilous...

Pieter Vermeersch: Variations is a comprehensive survey of the Belgian artist's work, showcasing his gradual wall paintings and large-scale spatial interventions. Through a diverse range of mediums,...

The Pietists Selected Writings by HarperCollins Spiritual Classics is a collection of significant writings from this influential Christian movement. The Pietists' emphasis on personal religious...

The Caves of San Pietro by Susan Gayle A vivid portrayal of life under Nazi rule and the bravery of those fighting to liberate Italy, this war tale explores the personal costs of conflict. When Frank...

Inspector Maigret receives an alert from Interpol about a notorious conman known as Pietr the Latvian, who is en route to France. With a broad description and few clues, Maigret plans to intercept...

Lino Tagliapietra Sculptor in Glass is a comprehensive monograph that showcases the work of one of the world's greatest glassblowers. Born from the rich culture of Venetian glass, Lino Tagliapietra...

Istanbul New Stories by Paola De Pietri, Necmi Sönmez, and Pier Paolo Pasolini is a poignant photographic exploration of the human impact in Istanbul's rapidly changing urban landscape. Shot between...

The Fourth Figure by Pieter Aspe A young woman's death in Bruges sets off a complex investigation into a satanic conspiracy. Commissioner Van In must uncover the link between the victim and the...

Islam and feminism are often seen as mutually exclusive. However, in Indonesia, a vibrant feminist movement is emerging alongside an Islamic revival. Rachel Rinaldo's ethnography reveals how Muslim...

Pieter-Dirk Uys has spent over 7,000 hours on stage. But behind the persona lies a complex and multifaceted individual. In this memoir, he shares stories from his life, including family memories, his...

Soul Recreation: The Contemplative-Mystical Piety of Puritanism by Tom Schwanda explores the spiritual practices that enabled deep contemplation and union with God, as developed by English Puritan...

Cheap Print and Popular Piety, 1550-1640 by Tessa Watt This book explores how popular religious belief was reflected in the cheapest printed materials available in England during the century after...

Politics of Piety: An ethnography of a grassroots women's piety movement in Cairo, Egypt, offers a nuanced analysis of Islamist cultural politics. Saba Mahmood's work challenges prevailing...

The Letter to Lorenzo Pietro Di Medici; Mundus Novus is a historically significant work that has been preserved for the public domain. Written by Amerigo Vespucci, this letter provides valuable...

Piety and Public Funding: Evangelicals and the State in Modern America by Axel R. Schafer explores how conservative evangelical groups have navigated their complex relationship with the state,...

The Directory on Popular Piety and the Liturgy: Principles and Guidelines is a commentary that provides a chapter-by-chapter analysis of the 2001 Directory issued by the Congregation for divine...

Flesh and Fabric: The Raiment of the Passion in a Crucifixion by Pietro Lorenzetti offers a fresh perspective on one of the fourteenth century's most famous artists. This small but significant panel,...

The Stuart Aristocracy: Uncovering Everyday Life in 17th-Century England To truly understand the Stuart aristocracy, it's essential to look beyond their titles, portraits, and grand monuments. What...

Pieter Brueghel the Younger: A New Perspective The reputation of Pieter Brueghel the Younger has long been overshadowed by that of his famous father, Pieter Bruegel the Elder. However, recent...

Blessing the World: Ritual and Lay Piety in Medieval Religion This study explores the role of liturgical blessing in the religious life of Christians during the Middle Ages, with a focus on the...

Pieter Bruegel and the Idea of Human Nature by Elizabeth Alice Honig explores how sixteenth-century Flemish painter Pieter Bruegel explored human nature through his art. Bruegel's paintings, often...

Elisheva Baumgarten explores how medieval Jews in Germany and northern France expressed their piety through everyday religious observance, despite being part of a minority community. This social...

Paolo Veronese: Piety and Display in an Age of Religious Reform explores the artist's significant contribution to Venetian piety through his religious paintings. With 117 illustrations, Richard Cocke...

The Jodorowsky Library: Book Two Son of the Gun • Pietrolino is a deluxe matching volume showcasing two iconic works by Alejandro Jodorowsky. This collection includes the modern-day spiritual western...

Robert Farrar Capon's latest culinary and theological endeavour presents a spirited collection of pieces that blend wit, precision, and insight. In "Light Theology & Heavy Cream", Capon explores...

The Reign of Henry VIII: Politics, Policy and Piety provides an in-depth examination of the complex issues that defined Henry VIII's reign. This collection of essays by leading scholars explores...

Pieter Hugo: Solus Volume I Concerning Atypical Beauty and Youth A photographic exploration of unconventional beauty, Pieter Hugo's Solus Volume I presents portraits of individuals who defy...

The veneration of Muhammad in Islamic piety is a subject often overlooked by Western scholars. Annemarie Schimmel explores this topic using original sources from various Islamic languages, revealing...

The Medieval Sword: Power, Piety and Play A comprehensive study of the sword's cultural significance in medieval Europe, exploring its role as a symbol of authority, legitimacy, and entertainment...

The Amish: A Concise Introduction by Steven M. Nolt is a compact yet richly detailed portrait of Amish life. Drawing on over twenty years of fieldwork and collaborative research, Nolt provides a...

Ecopiety: Green Media and the Dilemma of Environmental Virtue explores how our cultural expressions of spirituality and ethics intersect with environmental concerns. Taylor examines popular culture's...

The concept of Purgatory was a central tenet of late-medieval and early-modern Catholicism. This study explores how ideas about purgatory evolved between 1480 and 1720, tracing the development of...

Faces of Power and Piety explores the fascinating world of medieval portraiture through captivating illustrations from the J. Paul Getty Museum and British Library collections. This volume delves...

The Virtues of Economy Governance, Power, and Piety in Late Medieval Rome by James A. Palmer A fresh perspective on fourteenth-century Rome challenges the traditional view of the city as a slumbering...

The Winter Campaign in Italy 1943: Orsogna, San Pietro and Ortona By Pier Paolo Battistelli, Bloomsbury USA, 2023 In the final months of 1943, Allied forces launched a series of crucial battles along...

Streets have long been a source of fascination for photographers, offering a unique blend of static and moving elements that can result in stunning images.This comprehensive survey showcases the work...

Kevin Pietersen on Cricket: Insights from the Pitch. In 2014, Kevin Pietersen's autobiography generated significant buzz in the sporting media world. Now, he turns his attention to the game itself,...

Our Lady of the World's Fair brings to light a remarkable story of cultural diplomacy and artistic collaboration. In 1964, two influential leaders - Robert Moses and Francis Cardinal Spellman -...

Christ declares, Abide in me, and I in you. A vital union exists between us, with Christ as the vine and us as the branches.This organic connection is rooted in our dependence on Christ's life...

The Lives of Amish Women by Karen M. Johnson-Weiner presents an intimate exploration of the roles of Amish women, challenging popular stereotypes and revealing their experiences as both distinctive...

The Halle Orphanage as Scientific Community Observation, Eclecticism, and Pietism in the Early Enlightenment By Kelly Joan Whitmer University of Chicago Press, 2015 In 1696, a group of German...

Hidden Lives / Secret Gardens: A Study of Modernist Landscapes and Human Experience. In 1900, Florence, Italy marked the beginning of a new era in garden design. This book explores the lives of...

Kevin Pietersen's cricketing career has been marked by intense battles on and off the pitch. In his memoir, he shares stories of his most memorable innings and reflects on what it takes to be a...

Pieter Bruegel the Elder's 'Dancing Peasants at a St. Sebastian's Kermis' is a painting that has undergone a remarkable journey through art history. Initially, it was recognized as a work by the...

As The Sixteen celebrates its 40th birthday, Harry Christophers and broadcaster Sara Mohr-Pietsch reflect on four decades of music-making. This series of conversations looks back at the choir's...

The Vanishing Point: A Study of Ecclesiastical Art in Renaissance Perspective. In 15th century Italy, many large artworks were commissioned by churches. Due to the design of basilica-plan churches,...

New Desires, New Selves: Sex, Love, and Piety Among Turkish Youth by Gul Ozyegin explores how Turkey's young people are navigating significant social transformations in their lives. As the country...

An Enchanted Modern explores how Islam and modernity can coexist in a way that is both deeply personal and profoundly political. Through two years of ethnographic research, Lara Deeb reveals the ways...

The first continuous history of Sufism in Palestine offers a unique perspective on the spread of Islamic traditions and the formation of communities in medieval Palestine. This study explores how...

Music, Piety and Propaganda: The Soundscapes of Counter-Reformation Bavaria explores how sound shaped the religious struggles in 16th-century Germany. Alexander J. Fisher examines the role of music...

Pieter Bruegel the Elder - Fall of the Rebel Angels is a comprehensive study of one of the most celebrated paintings in the Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium. This book provides an in-depth...

The Enchiridion of St. Augustine is a foundational Christian text that explores the pillars of faith, offering guidance on prayer and piety. Written in response to a seeker's inquiry, this early 5th...

The Amish Quilt: A Symbol of Craftsmanship and Tradition Amish quilts have become an iconic symbol of American craftsmanship and the beauty of simple living. With their rich history spanning over a...

John Wesley and the Education of Children: Gender, Class and Piety by Linda A. Ryan explores the complex social and cultural context in which John Wesley's educational ideas developed. This study...

Archduke Albert (1598-1621) and Habsburg Political Culture in an Age of Religious Wars by Luc Duerloo offers a new perspective on international events during this period. This study examines the...

The Great Andean Pandemic of 1717-22: A Forgotten Event in South American History In 1719, a devastating disease swept through the Imperial Villa of Potosí, killing nearly a third of its residents...

The Amish Sing Songs of Solidarity and Identity D. Rose Elder explores the unique role of music in Amish faith and life, revealing how singing reinforces and advances spiritual life. Through her...

Guillaume Caoursin's Description of the Siege of Rhodes is a rare and significant account of the Ottoman siege of the island in 1480. Written by Guillaume Caoursin, Vice-chancellor of the Order of...

Religious Scholars and the Umayyads explores the complex relationships between religious scholars and the Umayyad caliphate during the Marwānid period. This study focuses on the legal and theological...

A global history of Mennonite farmers reveals how these communities have adapted to diverse environments and societal pressures. This comparative study draws on seven geographically distinctive...

The Man Who Killed Kennedy: The Case Against LBJ Roger Stone presents a compelling case that Lyndon Baines Johnson had the motive, means, and opportunity to orchestrate the murder of John F. Kennedy...

The Mafatih Al-Jinan: Volume Two - The Book of Ziyarah is a comprehensive manual of Islamic devotional observances and prayer-texts. Drawing from well-established traditions, this work provides a...

The Letters of Mary Penry: A Single Moravian Woman in Early AmericaThis collection of letters offers a unique insight into the life of an unmarried woman living in Moravian religious communities...

This volume explores Muslim piety as an economy in Southeast Asia, examining how Islamic values shape production, trade, and consumption. It considers issues such as corruption, colonialism, halal...

Abraham Joshua Heschel's Poetics of Piety is a thought-provoking exploration of faith and spirituality in literature. This book provides an introduction to reading Heschel's works in English, while...

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, was a unique colonial town that served as the headquarters for the Moravians' extensive missionary efforts. Founded as a "congregation of the cross," it was one of the most...

A Death in San Pietro: The Untold Story of Ernie Pyle, John Huston, and the Fight for Purple Heart Valley by Tim Brady. In December 1943, the Fifth Army's push into Sicily came to a halt near the...

On Laudianism: Piety, Polemic and Politics During the Personal Rule of Charles IThis book provides a comprehensive account of the theological roots and political resonances of Laudianism, a movement...

Music, Culture and Identity in the Muslim World: Performance, Politics and Piety by Kamal Salhi explores the rich cultural diversity of Islam, focusing on sound, music, and bodily performance as a...

The Mafatih al-Jinan A Treasury of Islamic Piety is a comprehensive manual of Islamic devotional observances and prayer-texts. This volume, Volume Two: The Book of Ziyarah, draws its contents from...

Discover the lost art of geomancy, a simple and direct system for gaining practical answers to life's questions.For centuries, geomancy has been used by people from all walks of life, providing...

South African-born Doctor Lily Winters has seen her fair share of humanitarian disasters around the world. But when she's posted back to South Africa following the suspicious death of an...

Peter and the Tree ChildrenA heartwarming picture book that shares the true story of how trees communicate, feel, and grow. Acclaimed author and forester Peter Wohlleben brings the majesty of the...

An Introduction to Competition Law by Piet Jan Slot and Martin Farley provides a comprehensive overview of competition law for students, teachers, officials, and practising lawyers. This second...

A cat and mouse game unfolds in this gripping thriller. When a fatal drug deal with the Polish mafia goes wrong, Piet Hoffmann's secret life begins to unravel.As Detective Inspector Ewert Grens...

Strange Code: Esoteric Languages That Make Programming Fun AgainThis book takes you on a journey through the fascinating world of esoteric languages, exploring their history and unique approaches to...

32 Battalion: The Inside Story of South Africa's Elite Fighting UnitThis unflinching account of one of South Africa's most secretive and effective military units is written by a man who was at the...

Late Thoughts: Reflections on Artists and Composers at Work A fresh perspective on artistic maturity is offered in this collection of essays. The nonrepresentational arts of music, abstract painting,...

Piet Mondrian's artistic evolution has had a profound impact on the development of modern art. This book explores his remarkable journey from traditional landscape painting to abstract expressionism,...

Two little girls go missing on the same day in Stockholm. Their disappearances are never explained. Five years later, Detective Ewert Grens is back on the trail after a chance discovery. His own...

The Good Wife's Castle by Roland Vernon is a tense thriller that explores the darker side of human nature. When two men stumble upon a domestic tragedy while out walking, they become unwittingly...