John Cooper Bücher

Explains the meanings associated with objects, plants, animals, myths, religious symbols, and images in art.

This is the second edition of a guide to building up a collection of detective fiction works.

Intended for the bibliography of 'Aristotle's Ethics', this book covers the issues of interpretation.

A reinterpretation of ancient philosophy that recovers the long Greek and Roman tradition of philosophy as a complete way of life - and not simply an intellectual discipline. It traces how, for many ancient thinkers, philosophy was not just to be studied or even used to solve particular practical problems.

The subject of both a nationwide poll and BBC special to find the greatest Briton of all time, this book lists England's favorite 100 figures and analyzes the life and iconography of each of the top ten nominations and explores why they remain important to the nation.

Knowledge Masters Big Book of Animals [Paperback] [Jan 01, 2000] -

Founded in 1856, the National Portrait Gallery brings together significant figures in British history and culture from the late Middle Ages to the present. Its collection features nearly 10,000 works, ranging from panel paintings to video portraits and miniatures to large sculptures. This Visitor's Guide serves as both a companion for exploring the Gallery and an introduction to its history and activities. Starting with exceptional Tudor portraits on the top floor, it offers a chronological tour showcasing important figures from the last 500 years. Highlights include the Ditchley Portrait of Elizabeth I, Thomas Howard by Rubens, Lady Venetia Stanley by Van Dyck, self-portraits of Hogarth and Reynolds, the only contemporary portrait of Jane Austen, the Bronte sisters' triple portrait, George Beresford's study of Virginia Woolf, Andy Warhol's tribute to Queen Elizabeth II, and Helmut Newton's iconic image of Margaret Thatcher. Each featured work is explained in detail across double-page spreads. The guide also explores various portrait media and provides a behind-the-scenes look at the Gallery's conservation studio, frame shop, and extensive archive resources. It includes 95 illustrations, 89 in color.

Contains all of future lawman Judge Dredd's adventures in chronological order - complete and uncut from Prog 2 -60!

Julian Symons (1912-1994) was one of the greatest mystery writers to emerge after World War II. He was recognized with the Crime Writers Associations highest honor, The Cartier Diamond Dagger for Lifetime Achievement and the Mystery Writers of America honored him as a Grand Master.