teltscher kate palace of palms tropical dreams and the making of kew
Teltscher Kate Palace of Palms. Tropical Dreams and the Making of Kew
Daringly innovative when it opened in 1848, the Palm House in Kew Gardens remains one of the most beautiful glass buildings in the world today. Seemingly weightless, vast and yet light, the Palm House floats free from architectural convention, at once monumental and ethereal. From a distance, the crowns of the palms within are silhouetted in the central dome; close to, banana leaves thrust themselves against the glass. To enter it is to enter a tropical fantasy. The body is assaulted by heat, light and the smell of damp vegetation. In Palace of Palms, Kate Teltscher tells the extraordinary story of its creation and of the Victorians' obsession with the palms that filled it. It is a story of breathtaking ambition, of scientific discovery and, crucially, of the remarkable men whose vision it was. The Palm House was commissioned by the charismatic first Director of Kew, Sir William Hooker, designed by the audacious Irish engineer, Richard Turner, and managed by Kew's forthright curator, John Smith, who battled with boilers and floods to ensure the survival of the rare and wondrous plants it housed.
2261 Руб.
Kadare Ismail The Palace of Dreams
At the heart of the Sultan's vast empire stands the mysterious Palace of Dreams. Inside, the dreams of every citizen are collected, sorted and interpreted in order to identify the 'master-dreams' that will provide the clues to the Empire's destiny and that of its Monarch. An entire nation's consciousness is thus meticulously laid bare and at the mercy of its government... The Palace of Dreams is Kadare's macabre vision of tyranny and oppression, and was banned upon publication in Albania in 1981.
2419 Руб.
Long David The Buildings That Made London
Take an incredible journey through the streets of London and see beautiful buildings as you've never seen them before! An elegant horizon of historic masterpieces mixed with sleek modern skyscrapers, the familiar London skyline seems to change every year. Using original architectural drawings from The National Archives brought to life by stunning artwork by Josie Shenoy, discover the rich heritage of some of London's most iconic buildings. Watch Buckingham Palace transform from a large country house into an opulent palace, spot Henry VIII playing tennis on the lawn of Hampton Court Palace, and get lost in the Palm House at Kew, London's very own tropical rainforest. This beautiful book from Blue Peter Award-winning author David Long and exceptionally talented artist Josie Shenoy is a historical kaleidoscope celebrating the magnificent buildings that made London.
3510 Руб.
Hore Rachel The Dream House
Everyone has a dream of their perfect house in a perfect setting. When Kate Hutchinson and her family move from London to the peace and quiet of the Suffolk countryside, Kate is full of hope. Staying with her mother-in-law must surely be temporary before they find a wonderful home of their own. Then Kate stumbles upon the house of her dreams, a beautiful place, full of memories, but tantalisingly out of reach. Its owner is Agnes, elderly and frail, whose story - as it unravels - echoes uncannily Kate's own. Soon Kate comes to realise how uncertain and unsettling even a life built on dreams can be…
1775 Руб.
Brown Tina The Palace Papers
From the Queen's stoic resolve to the crisis of Meghan and Harry. From the ascendance of Camilla and Kate to the downfall of Andrew. Full of remarkable inside access, The Palace Papers by Sunday Times bestselling author Tina Brown will change how you understand the Royal Family.
3616 Руб.
Brown Tina The Palace Papers
From the Queen's stoic resolve to the crisis of Meghan and Harry. From the ascendance of Camilla and Kate to the downfall of Andrew. Full of remarkable inside access, The Palace Papers by Sunday Times bestselling author Tina Brown will change how you understand the Royal Family.
7251 Руб.
Matthews Beryl Her Mother's Daughter
The moving and heartwarming story of one woman trying to make it on her own, from the bestselling author of The Open Door Kate Freeman, the daughter of the inimitable Rose Webster, is like her mother in more ways than one. But Kate has dreams of her own, dreams that could bring great joy - or terrible sorrow. In 1960, she moves to London to become a photographer. She has her mother's strength to guide her, but is that enough? With a long journey ahead of her and a lot of growing up to do, Kate will be put to the test. For her, her family and friends, the era that was dubbed "a time of peace" proves to be anything but. Tragedy, upheaval, and the tears and laughter of family life await . . .
1910 Руб.
Martius Carl Friedrich Philipp von, Walter Lack H. The Book of Palms
Incredible illustrations of tropical palm trees On December 15, 1868, Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868), Professor of Botany at the University of Munich and director of the Royal Botanic Garden, was carried to his grave in a coffin covered with fresh palm leaves. The fronds were a reference to his groundbreaking Natural History of Palms: a work in three volumes, published between 1823 and 1853. This encyclopedic treasury of 240 exquisite chromolithographic illustrations was based on von Martius's expeditions through Brazil and Peru. From 1817 to 1820, he traveled over 2,250 km (1,400 miles) through the Amazon basin to investigate natural history and native tribes with zoologist Johann Baptist von Spix. The result was an unrivaled catalogue of all known genera of the palm family, outlining the modern classification of palms, describing all the palms of Brazil, and producing the first maps of palm biogeography. Von Martius's folio is unusual in its inclusion of cross-sectioned diagrams, conveying the architecture of these mighty trees, which central Europeans would have found hard to imagine accurately. Equally remarkable are the color landscapes showing various palms-often standing alone in simple and elegant beauty.
4689 Руб.
Cottingham Tracy Kew. Lift and Look Birds
Who is that with the long tail? What is making that sound? Who is diving in the pond? Lift the flaps to see what the birds are doing. Some like to play tag, others hide acorns and another builds nests in the strangest of places. With colourful illustrations and simple and interactive text, this is the perfect introduction to birds for little ones. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is a world famous centre for botanical and mycological knowledge. With two inspiring gardens at Kew in London, and Wakehurst in Sussex, visitors are enchanted with the wonder of plant diversity. Over the past 250 years Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew has made innumerable contributions to increasing the understanding of plants and fungi, with many benefits for humankind.
2010 Руб.
Маркетти Чиро Tarot of Dreams
Tarot of Dreams presents a unique set of vivid dream images that map out a journey of deep discovery. Transcending culturally specific myths, Ciro's intensely personalized approach to tarot offers readers a powerful tool for self-discovery. Tarot of Dreams invites us all to explore the web of visual and emotional associations that occur at the intersection of dreams and tarot. The 78 traditional cards are supplemented with four Palace cards that give further context to the Court cards. Lee Bursten's insightful Guidebook seamlessly weaves together psychological, astrological and kabbalistic elements into the story of the Fool's lourney. Tarot of Dreams also includes a special Tree of Life Card. Набор из 83 карт и книги. Упаковка: картонная коробка.
7458 Руб.
Ciro Marchetti Tarot of Dreams/ Таро Снов. Набор 83 карты с книгой на английском языке
Tarot of Dreams presents a unique set of vivid dream images that map out a journey of deep discovery. Transcending culturally specific myths, Ciro's intensely personalized approach to tarot offers readers a powerful tool for self-discovery. Tarot of Dreams invites us all to explore the web of visual and emotional associations that occur at the intersection of dreams and tarot. The 78 traditional cards are supplemented with four Palace cards that give further context to the Court cards. .Lee Bursten's insightful Guidebook seamlessly weaves together psychological, astrological and kabbalistic elements into the story of the Fool's lourney. Tarot of Dreams also includes a special Tree of Life Card. .Набор из 83 карт и книги. .
7645 Руб.
Таро Аввалон, Таро Снов Чиро Маркетти. Новое издание-набор 83 карты с книгой на английском языке. US.Games sistems TOD83
Tarot of Dreams presents a unique set of vivid dream images that map out a journey of deep discovery. Transcending culturally specific myths, Ciro's intensely personalized approach to tarot offers readers a powerful tool for self-discovery. Tarot of Dreams invites us all to explore the web of visual and emotional associations that occur at the intersection of dreams and tarot. The 78 traditional cards are supplemented with four Palace cards that give further context to the Court cards..Lee Bursten's insightful Guidebook seamlessly weaves together psychological, astrological and kabbalistic elements into the story of the Fool's lourney. Tarot of Dreams also includes a special Tree of Life Card..Набор из 83 карт и книги..
7645 Руб.
Ciro Marchetti Tarot of Dreams/ Таро Снов. Набор 83 карты с книгой на английском языке
Tarot of Dreams presents a unique set of vivid dream images that map out a journey of deep discovery. Transcending culturally specific myths, Ciro's intensely personalized approach to tarot offers readers a powerful tool for self-discovery. Tarot of Dreams invites us all to explore the web of visual and emotional associations that occur at the intersection of dreams and tarot. The 78 traditional cards are supplemented with four Palace cards that give further context to the Court cards. .Lee Bursten's insightful Guidebook seamlessly weaves together psychological, astrological and kabbalistic elements into the story of the Fool's lourney. Tarot of Dreams also includes a special Tree of Life Card. .Набор из 83 карт и книги. .
7645 Руб.
Cottingham Tracy Kew. Lift and Look Fruit and Vegetables
How many places can fruit and vegetables grow? Lift the flaps to see what is inside the greenhouse, behind the orchard gate and growing underground. From leafy green vegetables, to colourful tropical fruit and jewel-like berries, there is lots to discover on every page. With vibrant illustrations and simple, accessible text, this is the perfect introduction to fruit and vegetables for little ones. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is a world famous centre for botanical and mycological knowledge. With two inspiring gardens at Kew in London, and Wakehurst in Sussex, visitors are enchanted with the wonder of plant diversity. Over the past 250 years Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew has made innumerable contributions to increasing the understanding of plants and fungi, with many benefits for humankind.
2010 Руб.
Лондон. Карта. London 1:17 500
London Laminated 1:17 500 map of the city Format: 100 x 46 cm, after the deposit of 11 x23 cm laminated on both sides, comfortable in making the plan attractive to tourists, the central districts of the city detailed scale of 1:17 500 (1 cm- 175 m) Tourist rich content, such as: monuments, museums, hotels and other essential facilities lines and underground and S-Bahn (Underground, Overground, DLR) plan Kew and Hampton Court diagram of the underground and city train (Underground, Overground, DLR) zones ticketing index to streets
750 Руб.
Kew. Growing Things. Sticker and Activity Book
Join Rosie, Ren and Gran as they spot spring flowers, discover what grows in a greenhouse and taste the delicious foods that come from plants. Strawberries, blueberries, peas and carrots ...YUM! This activity book is the perfect first introduction to the marvellous things that grow just outside our back door. With delightful illustrations by the much-loved Clair Rossiter and plenty of activities that link to the national curriculum for Key Stage 1, entertain little nature lovers by making paper flowers, creating a bee hotel and even baking a delicious apple cake. Produced in partnership with the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Kew is the world famous centre for botanical and mycological knowledge. Over the past 250 years, Kew has made innumerable contributions to increasing the understanding of plants and fungi, with many benefits for humankind. Activities include: spotting spring flowers, planting sunflowers, learning what makes up a flower, making a cress head, growing your own basil, starting your own allotment and more.
1632 Руб.