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Luxury and Power
A study of the material world of English ambassadors at the end of the 17th century, illustrating the way in which architecture and the arts played an important role in diplomatic life. 'Luxury and Power' is an important contribution to the cultural history of Baroque England.
Gilded Interiors
The Wallace Collection has an internationally-renowned collection of French eighteenth-century art but perhaps lesser known today is their stunning collection of gilt-bronze objects. These bronzes d'ameublement - from clocks and mounted Sèvres porcelain to wall lights and candelabra - epitomised the levels of luxury achieved in Parisian interiors. Highly expensive and expertly wrought, they illustrate the heights of skilled craftsmanship achieved by French bronze workers in the eighteenth century as well as showcasing the wealth and connoisseurship o f their owners. Lavishly illustrated with new photography, this publication will be a book of 'highlights' to include the very best of what the Wallace Collection has to offer in this field.
Inspiring Walt Disney
A fascinating look at the influences of the art and architecture of France on Walt Disney and his studios
Relationship Reality
We are all busy. This little book isjammed with practical advice onhow to stop making the samerelationship mistakes that keepus in a whirl-wind of emotionalchaos.What to do, the right questions toask, and red flags to look out for.These solid steps will work, notonly in love relationships, but atwork and with family and friends.You owe it to yourself to readthis life changing book.
Jean-Henri Riesener
Jean-Henri Riesener (1734-1806) was one of the greatest French cabinetmakers of all time. From humble beginnings as a German immigrant in Paris, he found fame through the delivery of a magnificent roll-top desk to Louis XV in 1769 and went on to become Marie-Antoinette's favourite cabinetmaker, supplying the queen and the court of Louis XVI with sumptuous furniture of superb quality. Renowned for his exquisite marquetry and refined designs, his pieces were ornamented with spectacular gilt-bronze mounts made by some of the greatest metalworkers in Paris. In the nineteenth century, Riesener's name became associated with the very best of Louis XVI-period French furniture; his pieces continue to...
Book Ownership in Stuart England
This volume examines private libraries and book ownership in seventeenth-century England, with particular focus on how libraries developed over this period and the social impact that they had.
Almost Joy
Evelyn Peterson was a most remarkable and courageous woman. Born with a hereditary muscular disease she was forced to spend almost all her life in a wheelchair. This disability, however, in no way affected her intelligence or her determined motivation to achieve the best with the gifts that God had given her. This book is a must-read for someone suffering with any physical problems, or indeed anyone striving to achieve his or her fullest potential in the face of adversity. From Introduction by O. Quentin Hyder, M.D., M.Div.
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The David Roche Foundation
The David Roche Foundation guidebook presents a sweeping panorama of the magnificent interiors and European art collection that make up David Roche's residence 'Fermoy House' and museum in North Adelaide. Room by room, discover some of the 3500 objects David Roche acquired during more than six decades of collecting. Senior curator Robert Reason provides a new short biography of the fascinating Mr Roche, describing also his extraordinary contribution to the international canine world as a breeder, exhibitor and judge.
