56 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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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 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,...

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...

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...

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 -...

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...

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 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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

In the secluded town of Tarbox, ten couples form an exclusive group, bound together by petty rivalries and secrets. Their relationships are governed by a set of unspoken rules, with Freddy Thorne...

Abstract Art: A Comprehensive Introduction to Modern and Contemporary Abstraction Since the early 20th century, abstract art has been a subject of fascination, controversy, and debate. This revised...

Piet Hoffmann's life has been one of deception and danger. Now, with his family in Colombia, he is forced to walk a treacherous path between two worlds: as an enforcer for a powerful cartel and as a...

A unique collection of images created by illustrators from 28 countries explores the theme of human migration. Based on an exhibition at the Biennial of Illustration, Bratislava, in 2017, this book...

The history of photography spans nearly 200 years, but it wasn't until recently that it was fully recognised as a medium in its own right. A significant milestone in this recognition came with the...

This stylish book reveals the art behind coveted fashion designs through 75 eye-popping pairings of designer pieces and the artworks that inspired them.From Coco Chanel's collaborations with artists...

A collection of original postcards and messages from 50 illustrators across the world, celebrating and protecting the precious life in our oceans. Each illustrator has provided an image of sea...

Catch Me a Killer: A Profiler's True Story by Micki Pistorius offers a gripping insight into the world of serial killers and the pioneering work of psychologist Micki Pistorius, who became the first...

Piet Mondrian was a pioneering artist and art theorist whose innovative style continues to influence design and art to this day. His paintings, characterized by primary colors and geometric grids,...

Piet Mondrian's life and art are revealed in this comprehensive biography by acclaimed cultural historian Nicholas Fox Weber. From his early days painting Dutch farmhouses and sand dunes to his move...

Swedish artist Hilma af Klint (1862-1944) pioneered a radical new approach to art in the early twentieth century. Her innovative work, which predated that of Vasily Kandinsky, Kazimir Malevich, and...