Hobby og fritid

Take a guided tour through history and discover the most precious, iconic, and celebrated objects ever created.Revered, admired, and protected - every country and culture has certain artefacts that are prized above all others. Cultural Treasures of the World brings together more than 200 of these objects, exploring the fascinating and unique stories behind each of them.From the Bust of Nefertiti to the Benin Bronzes, and the Altamira cave paintings to Van Gogh's Sunflowers, these artefacts and artworks are revered for their beauty, artistry, or historical significance - and often all three at once. Discover how and why they were created, unravel the hidden meanings and symbolism they contain, and learn about the cultural legacy they have left behind.So what are you waiting for? Dive into this awe-inspiring history of art book to explore: - An immersive "visual tour" approach, combining stunning photography with accessible text and annotation- Feature boxes on cultural influences, symbolism, and technique offer additional context- Covers a wide range of regions, periods, and media - including sculpture, painting, jewellery, tapestry, rock art, documents, sacred objects, and moreA treasure trove of human creativity that offers a fresh and unforgettable new perspective on civilisations and societies, Cultural Treasures of the World is the perfect gift for gallery- and museum-lovers, and armchair travellers everywhere. Doubling up as a great coffee table book, Cultural Treasures of the World combines stunning photography with detailed annotation to highlight key elements of technique, artistry, and symbolism, making this museum in a book perfect for anyone with an interest in art, history and culture alike.

A thrilling investigation into the secret world of facial recognition technology from an award-winning journalist

A practical and instructional book that will act as a catalyst for hand frame knitters to add stitch and colour variety to their work.

In this exhilarating memoir, three-time World Champion and Olympic gold-medalist Nathan Chen tells the story of his remarkable journey to success, reflecting on his life as a Chinese American figure skater and the joys and challenges he has experienced?including the tremendous sacrifices he and his family made, and the physical and emotional pain he endured. When three-year-old Nathan Chen tried on his first pair of figure skates, magic happened. But the odds of this young boy?one of five children born to Chinese immigrants?competing and making it into the top echelons of figure skating were daunting. Chen's family didn't have the resources or access to pay for expensive coaches, rink time, and equipment. But Nathan's mother, Hetty Wang, refused to fail her child. Recognizing his tremendous talent and passion, she stepped up as his coach, making enormous sacrifices to give Nathan the opportunity to compete in this exclusive world.That dedication eventually paid off at the 2022 Olympic Games in Beijing, where Chen?reverently known as the ?Quad King??won gold, becoming the first Asian-American man to stand at the highest podium in figure skating. In this moving and inspiring memoir Chen opens up for the first time, chronicling everything it took to pursue his dreams. Bolstered by his unwavering passion and his family's unconditional support, Chen reveals the most difficult times he endured, and how he overcame each obstacle?from his disappointment at the 2018 Olympic Games, to competing during a global pandemic, to the extreme physical and mental toll the sport demands.Pulling back the curtain on the figure skating world and the Olympics, Chen reveals what it was really like at the Beijing Games and competing on the US team in the same city his parents had left?and his grandmother still lived. Poignant and unfiltered, told in his own words, One Jump at a Time is the story of one extraordinary young man?and a testament to the love of a family and the power of persistence, grit, and passion.This memoir includes 16 pages of color photographs.

The perfect gift for any dad, this keepsake legacy journal is a special place to record special moments, stories, and advice that you want to pass down to your children one day.Dad’s Story is a guided life story journal thoughtfully designed to help dads of all ages write down memories that they want to preserve and share with their children and family. Designed by best-selling artist and author Korie Herold, this memory journal provides dads with thoughtful writing prompts and plenty of journaling pages to record memories from their childhood, school years, early adulthood, and more. Show dad that you love him and want to hear more about his life with this timeless gift that’s ideal for Father's Day, birthdays, or any time of year.Sections and writing prompts include:Early Childhood: What was your house like growing up? What were your favorite toys or playtime activities?School Years: What did you think you wanted to be when you grew up? What were you like as a teenager?Work and Travel: What was your first job? What family vacations do you remember the most?Love and Family: What's your best relationship advice? How did you feel when you found out you were going to be a dad?Character and Values: What do you value most in life? What family values do you hope to pass down?Hypotheticals and Curiosities: What's something you wish you had done differently? What's the best advice you ever received?Words of Wisdom: Additional space to write letters to your familySpecial features include:Elegant linen with gold foil coverAcid-free and archival paperLayflat design allows you to easily write in the bookCarefully developed designs and prompts allow to you reflect and remember

"Big Thrift Energy will teach you everything you need to know about shopping for affordable vintage home decor and styling it in a modern home. Antiquing can be intimidating: how do you know if a piece is worth salvaging? How do you navigate the piles of merchandise at a thrift store or estate sale? Part resource, part inspiration, Big Thrift Energy is a comprehensive guide that offers tips for thrifting that you never knew you needed: How to shop for the good stuff, how to upcycle and style vintage treasures in your home, and even advice for flipping your most-coveted items to turn a profit."--Provided by publisher.

Make cute animals with easy-to-follow crochet patterns.Lauren Espy, author of 2019's No. 1 bestselling amigurumi book, gives you easy-to-follow patterns so that you can quickly create the cutest amigurumi critters (crocheted stuffed toys). Detailed, step-by-step photos, alongside images of the full animal, will help you crochet creations as cute as what you see on the page.Animal Amigurumi Adventures: Volume 1 features:• User-Friendly Instructions: Easy-to-follow patterns and guidance for the best tools (standard hook and common worsted weight yarn) to get started• Step-by-Step Reference Photos: Detailed photographs of each step, as well as the finished product, to help guide you along with confidence• Perfect Size: Each animal averages 7-10 inches in size, making them ideal to display or play with Patterns include:• Jungle Animals like a sloth, toucan, and monkey• Ocean Animals like a clownfish, crab, and orca whale• Forest Animals like an owl, fox, and raccoon

"This book is a new, beautifully illustrated account of Venus, taking in the most recent research into this mysterious, inhospitable world. The book looks at the history of our observations of the planet, from early astronomy to future space missions, and seeks to shed light on many of the questions that remain unanswered, such as why Venus and the Earth--so similar in size and mass--evolved in such different directions, and how Venus acquired its dense carbon-dioxide atmosphere. Above all, Venus assesses whether life might have escaped from the oven-like temperatures at the surface and evolved to become perpetually airborne--in which case Venus may not be lifeless after all."--Publisher marketing.

The Master Key System is a system that teaches the ultimate principles, causes and effects, as well as the spiritual laws that underlie all attainment and success. When you want to attain something, The Master Key System will show you how to get it. The results you will attain from using this system are so startling as to appear incredible. For this reason, more and more people are becoming students of The Master Key System than ever before, even almost a hundred years after it was first published. The Master Key sets out the fundamental principles of life and conscious, rightful living. Basic to his teaching is the correct development and use of mental power -- the key to truly creative power and action, harmony and health, love and happiness, and abundant possibilities. Charles Haanel's numbered common-sense messages still have a freshness almost one hundred years after they were first assembled. It was Napoleon Hill, author of "Think and Grow Rich", who thanked Charles Haanel in a personal letter for publishing the Master Key System, as Hill deemed it invaluable in achieving his own personal success. That alone speaks volumes.

Embrace the power of witchcraft with this spiritual collection of spells and rituals for new and seasoned practitioners.The Witchcraft Boxed Set combines two of Arin Murphy-Hiscock’s bestselling titles into one stunning collection: You will enjoy: The Green Witch: Discover the power of natural magic and healing through herbs, flowers, and essential oils in this guide to green witchcraft. The House Witch: Everything you need to know to create your very own sacred space—perfect for practicing home-based witchcraft including spells, rituals, herbalism, and more.

The What Would Jesus Eat Cookbook is the perfect resource for Christians who would like to incorporate Biblical ideals into their daily health regime. This updated edition includes fresh takeaways that account for recent research, and includes 50 simple but healthy recipes.

SOCIAL SCIENCE / Activism & Social Justice RELIGION / Ethics RELIGION / Leadership US$20.00 Cover design by: Marco Gallo Cover photo credit: [Orbis Logo] ISBN: 978-1-62698-500-1

THE MUCH-ANTICIPATED FOLLOW-UP TO FUNNY YOU SHOULD ASK . . .***UPDATED EDITION WITH NEW MATERIAL*** Which lottery numbers should I pick? Is it true that we are made entirely of stardust? Can dogs tell time? Why do songs get stuck in my head? If Rome wasn't built a day, how long did it take? What is most expensive thing on earth? Where is last Wednesday? These are just a few of the questions put to the QI Elves by listeners of BBC Radio 2'sThe Zoe Ball Breakfast Show. This book is a collection of their cracking, unexpected and frequently hilarious answers. Chock full with extra facts and illustrations from the Elves, 222 QI Answers to Your Quite Ingenious Questions will spark wonder and joy.

The Alta Via 1 is one of Italy's most famous and most popular long-distance routes and is the easiest of six Alta Via routes that traverse the magnificent Dolomites. The hut-to-hut trail extends 115km from Lago di Braies to La Pissa, boasting spectacular alpine vistas. Although it demands a moderate level of fitness, it is well waymarked and follows clear well-trodden paths, making for an ideal introduction to trekking in the Dolomites. Welcoming refuges offer meals and accommodation along the way, though camping is also possible on the middle stages (restrictions apply elsewhere). The route is presented in 11 stages, each with overview statistics, a brief summary of the day's walking and detailed route description illustrated with clear mapping. There are also comprehensive notes on the huts the route passes, with contact details and tips on facilities available. The intro includes advice on transport, accommodation and equipment, plus suggestions for creating shorter itineraries should time be limited, and there are facts about local points of interest and background information on the region's geology, plants and wildlife. A handy map booklet is also included, showing the full route of AV1 on 1:25,000 Kompass mapping, so you don't have to carry paper maps. Famed for their striking jagged peaks and sheer rock faces, the Dolomites also bear stark reminders of the turbulent World War I years in the shape of trenches and barracks. The AV1 is a wonderful way to experience the celebrated scenery: (weather permitting) an estimated 80% of the Dolomites can be seen from the trail, with highlights including fantastic views of the Tofane, Pelmo and Civetta and the iconic Marmolada with its glacier. If this is your first visit to the region, you'll soon see why so many fall under its spell!

Get stitching with this first-of-its-kind collection of creative and colorful patterns inspired by drag queens, pride, and the LGBTQ+ community!Cross-Stitch Like a Queen is a celebration of drag and queer culture, perfect for queens, kings, and everybody in between. Crafty queens and drag enthusiasts alike will love this book with twenty-five illustrated designs ranging from sexy pumps to iconic quotes. Plus, with an alphabet template and extra design elements, you can make your own custom cross-stitch patterns and personalized quotes. Patterns include: Nails, wig, and lipstick Crown and gown Disco ball ';Not today, Satan ';Dont get bitter, just get better Pride flag And much more! This is not your grandma's embroidery book! Perfect for fans of RuPaul's Drag Race, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and allies, this craft book is a celebration of the mantra ';love is love.' Go forth and stitch!

Learn How to Grow Flowering PlantsAnyone wanting to get started with a flower garden will find plenty of expert guidance here. Publishers Weekly#1 Best Seller in Annual Flowers Gardening, Bulb Flower Gardening, and Perennial Gardening.In the mountains of Asheville, NC, Niki Irvings boutique flower farm grows specially cut, mountain-fresh flowers with sustainable, natural practices. Now, she brings her organic gardening techniques to your home, helping you grow, harvest, and arrange lush, seasonally inspired flowers.Revel in flowering plants.This beautifully photographed book features simple, and engaging know-how enabling you to grow, harvest, and arrange a cutting garden of flowers. An instructional guide to gardening for beginners or if youre looking to hone your botanical skills,Growing Flowersteaches everything from caring for a cut flower garden to making simple-yet-gorgeous flower arrangements and botanical bouquets.An indispensable gardening guide for homebody horticulturists and floral foragers.A flower book with a whimsical twist,Growing Flowersis a go-to reference for those new to herb and flower gardening. Discover flower arranging techniques using blooms, greenery, and even artichokes, vines and berries. Learn about tools of the trade. Get down and dirty with dirt, seasonal rotation, starting from seeds and/or seedlings, and more.Inside find:Explanations of soil types and soil preparationsA list of seasonal flowers such as peonies or garden roses for the spring and sunflowers and dahlias for the summer and fallBasic knowledge to create flower bouquets that include things like sprigs of greenery and even attractive weedsGrowing Flowersis a wonderful addition to any collection of garden books. If youre looking for gardening gifts for gardeners or enjoy flowering plant books and flower books likeFloret Farms Cut Flower Gardenbook,Floret Farm's A Year in Flowers, orThe Flower Gardener's Bible, youll loveGrowing Flowers.

A remarkable investigation into the hominoids of Flores Island, their place on the evolutionary spectrumand whether or not they still survive.While doing fieldwork on the remote Indonesian island of Flores, anthropologist Gregory Forth came across people talking about half-apelike, half-humanlike creatures that once lived in a cave on the slopes of a nearby volcano. Over the years he continued to record what locals had to say about these mystery hominoids while searching for ways to explain them as imaginary symbols of the wild or other cultural representations. Then along came the ';hobbit'. In 2003, several skeletons of a small-statured early human species alongside stone tools and animal remains were excavated in a cave in western Flores. Named Homo floresiensis, this ancient hominin was initially believed to have lived until as recently as 12,000 years ago possibly overlapping with the appearance of Homo sapiens on Flores. In view of this timing and the striking resemblance of floresiensis to the mystery creatures described by the islanders, Forth began to think about the creatures as possibly reflecting a real species, either now extinct but retained in ';cultural memory' or even still surviving. He began to investigate reports from the Lio region of the island where locals described ape-men as still living. Dozens claimed to have even seen them. In Between Ape and Human, we follow Forth on the trail of this mystery hominoid, and the space they occupy in islanders' culture as both natural creatures and as supernatural beings. In a narrative filled with adventure, Lio culture and language, zoology and natural history, Forth comes to a startling and controversial conclusion. Unique, important, and thought-provoking, this book will appeal to anyone interested in human evolution, the survival of species (including our own) and how humans might relate to ';not-quite-human' animals. Between Ape and Human is essential reading for all those interested in cryptozoology, and it is the only firsthand investigation by a leading anthropologist into the possible survival of a primitive species of human into recent timesand its coexistence with modern humans.

Dispensing with the patriarchal bullshit, Kirsty Loehr exposes centuries of outrageous straightwashing

Discover the best biking routes around Europe.The definitive European motorcycle touring bible, with the best biking roads presented in 100 easy-to-follow, tried-and-tested routes from motorcycle journalist, author and traveller Simon Weir.

Comprehensive and informative insight into the DB models produced by Aston MartinRichly illustrated with beautiful color photography and detailed illustrationsAn important reference book for all Aston Martin afficionados, translated into English for the first timeIn the world of grand touring cars, Aston Martin occupies a special place. The English firm has always distinguished itself by its restraint, by the elegance of its creations, by the discretion of its style, by a reserve rarely observed in a universe that willingly abandons itself to exuberance. This book is devoted to DB models. David Brown relaunched the brand with emblematic cars, including some models that later became legendary, like the famous DB5 of James Bond. The history of Aston Martin over the past 70 years is organized around eight main designs. They are all strongly typed; directly associated with their creators, and with the nature of the successive owners of the company. Serge Bellu, a specialist in the history of the automobile, has produced a superbly illustrated book on the history of this typically British brand.

GROSSFORMAT: 27,5 x 34 cm , 272 Seiten Sprachen: Deutsch, Englisch Frisch aufgetankt: vollständig überarbeitete und perfektionierte Neuauflage des Bestsellers mit unveröffentlichten Studioaufnahmen und aktualisierten Texten Zum 110-jährigen Jubiläum des traditionsreichen Automobilherstellers Knüpft an die erfolgreiche Originalausgabe an (10.000 verkaufte Exemplare) und an René Stauds weitere Automobiltitel bei teNeues Aston Martin als James Bond-Fahrzeug ist fest in der Popkultur verankert Ikone trifft auf Ikone: Für echte Automobilliebhaber war es keine Überraschung, dass sich die Wege von Aston Martin und René Staud irgendwann kreuzen würden. Die rasante Erfolgsgeschichte der britischen Marke begann vor ziemlich genau 110 Jahren. Stets aktuell geblieben ist ihr Anspruch, straßentaugliche Rennwagen zu bauen. Legendäre Siege etwa in Le Mans oder am Nürburgring trugen ebenso zur Strahlkraft von Aston Martin bei wie die Tatsache, dass der Agent Ihrer Majestät, James Bond, schon 1964 auf den eleganten DB5 aus heimischer Produktion setzte. In dieser Neuauflage des Bestsellers zeigt der vielfach ausgezeichnete Automobilfotograf René Staud neue atemberaubende Aufnahmen sowohl alter als auch aktueller Modelle - selbst Kenner der Marke werden noch unbekannte Geschichten entdecken. Sprachen: Deutsch, Englisch