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Kategorier: Guider till museer och historiska platser Konst Konst: teman och motiv Livsstil, hobby och fritid Reseguider Resor och platser Utställningskataloger och konstsamlingar
A selection of treasures from the Maria Sk?odowska-Curie Museum in Warsaw, the only biographical museum in the world devoted to the Nobel laureate.
Kategorier: Barn och ungdom: mysterier och övernaturligt Barn och ungdom: skönlitteratur och sanna berättelser Barnböcker, ungdomsböcker och läromedel Faktaböcker barn och ungdom Skönlitteratur barn och ungdom: fantasy och magisk realism
“Incredibly immersive. The newest installment to the Miss Peregrine universe is stunning.”A deluxe companion to the #1 bestselling Miss Peregrine’s Peculiar Children series. Everything you need to know about the peculiar world, written by Miss Peregrine herself. A gloriously rich and utterly…
This doctoral dissertation explores the interplay between water, heritage and the agency of the imagination. Instead of seeking how to map subjects or heritage, the research focuses on the ways in which mapping and the cartographic gaze have produced subjects in specific categories. It seeks to create moments of…
Kategorier: Antologier Biografier och litteraturvetenskap Biografier, sanna berättelser, essäer etc. Historia Historia och arkeologi Historia: särskilda händelser och ämnen Socialhistoria och kulturhistoria
I vår antologi Dåtid, nutid & framtid samlas 19 författare, alla med anknytning till Kivik och Vitemölla på Österlen, för att fritt tänka kring tid och Kiviks Museums devis. Det är 19 olika essäer med allt från lokalhistoriska funderingar till globala utmaningar, företagsekonomi, att förverkliga sina drömmar,…
Based on the eponymous viral Twitter account, Museum Bums, a celebration of classical art, history, and shapely derrieres, encourages readers to learn something new while still managing to have a chuckle. What do Hieronymus Bosch, the Roman cult of Antinous, and the peach emoji all have in common? But of course, butts,…
A riveting story about uncovering family secrets and the power of forgiveness, set in India and the United States, from the bestselling author of Reese’s Book Club pick Honor
Remy Wadia left India for the United States long ago, carrying his resentment of his mother with him. He has now returned to Bombay to…
Kategorier: Historia och arkeologi
Welcome to The Museum of Witchcraft, an eclectic exploration of witchcraft and magic through 100 objects, practices and symbols.
Every sense is tingling. Even the dust here is rich, imbued with the past. It’s cold, and quiet, so why don’t you feel completely alone? On your skin, you can feel the subtle…
Kategorier: Konst
Welcome, adventurer! Journey through fifty years of Dungeons and Dragons with this illustrated gift book.
Take a walk through fifty years of the beloved fantasy role-playing game – often referred to as the ’single most influential game of all time’.
Illustrated throughout with rarely-seen images and…
Kategorier: Barnböcker, ungdomsböcker och läromedel Bilderböcker Bilderböcker med särskilda figurer Bilderböcker, pysselböcker och pedagogiska böcker 0–5 år Pedagogiska böcker 0–5 år Pedagogiska böcker 0–5 år: uppleva världen Pysselböcker, målarböcker och leksaksböcker Pysselböcker: leta och hitta
Discover artefacts from around the world and throughout history on a day out to the museum with the Cat Family in this charming lift-the-flap book.
What makes Methodist worship ”Methodist” or ”Wesleyan?” How do Methodists evaluate emerging forms of worship in light of their own liturgical heritage? This book considers these questions by bringing to light the work and significance of three Methodist liturgists who have until now received…
Kategorier: Arkitektur Arkitektur: konstruktion och design Konst Konst: teman och motiv Utställningskataloger och konstsamlingar
Published on the occasion of the first presentation of the future Art Mill Museum, due open in 2030 in Doha, Qatar.
The contributors to this volume range over 2,000 years of history as they show how Confucian values spread throughout the region in premodern times and how these values were transformed in an age of modernization. The introduction by Gilbert Rozman discusses the special character of East Asia. In Part I Patricia Ebrey…
Kategorier: Historia Historia och arkeologi Historia: särskilda händelser och ämnen Historisk geografi
Inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List in 1980, Valletta is the capital city and cultural treasure of the small island-state of Malta.
In 1906, the Hotel Palace was built along Lucerne’s prominent Quai Promenade according to plans by Heinrich Meili-Wapf – one of the most important Lucerne architects of the time. Text in English and German.
Two sisters navigate the thrilling, euphoric early days of California surf culture in this dazzling saga of ambition, sacrifice, and the tangled ties between mothers and daughters from the New York Times bestselling author of The Aviator’s Wife.
Southern California, 1960s: endless sunny days surfing in Malibu,…
Murder mystery meets escape room-style puzzle solving in this fantastic interactive puzzle book from The Mystery Agency
Kategorier: Antropologi Kulturantropologi och socialantropologi Samhälle och samhällsvetenskap Sociologi och antropologi
’A formidable work’ Nigel Barley, author of The Innocent Anthropologist ’Should be required reading’ Richard Lambert, Financial Times ’A magnificent, moving survey’ Felipe Fernandez-Armesto, TLS This is a history of the ways in which foreign and prehistoric peoples were represented…
Featuring rare playing cards, games, and game boxes exhibited at the Bruce Museum in Greenwich, Connecticut, the book displays full-color plates of playing cards dating from the Civil War to the present.
Discover the freedom of the open road with Lonely Planet’s California’s Best Road Trips. This trusted travel companion features 33 amazing drives, from 2-day escapes to 2-week adventures. Experience the majesty of Yosemite, encounter towering redwoods in Big Sur, or soak up the sun on SoCal’s beaches.…
A riveting story about uncovering family secrets and the power of forgiveness, set in India and the United States, from the bestselling author of Reese’s Book Club pick Honor
Remy Wadia left India for the United States long ago, carrying his resentment of his mother with him. He has now returned to Bombay to…
Kategorier: Guider till museer och historiska platser Livsstil, hobby och fritid Reseguider Resor och platser
With more than 124 million specimens, the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History houses one of the world’s most important collections of natural history artefacts. This lavishly illustrated guidebook offers a beautiful tour and souvenir of the exciting collections.
Starting with the history of the…
Kategorier: Barn och ungdom: naturkunskap Barn och ungdom: rymden Barnböcker, ungdomsböcker och läromedel Faktaböcker barn och ungdom
You have received a crate of rare space objects from around the world, and it’s up to you to place them in the correct rooms! Follow the instructions to create five amazing pop-ups and assemble the objects in exhibitions throughout the museum. From Mars rovers to Moon rockets, this hand-on book combines STEAM and…
Kategorier: Barn och ungdom: skönlitteratur och sanna berättelser Barnböcker, ungdomsböcker och läromedel Skönlitteratur barn och ungdom: roliga berättelser
A brilliantly funny young murder mystery from a rising stand-up comedian, podcaster and filmmaker – and exciting new talent in children’s fiction.
Many people go their whole lives without noticing anything that is afoot, amiss, or even untoward; without ever experiencing that toe-tingling, stomach-twisting…
Lonely Planet’s California is our most comprehensive guide that extensively covers all the region has to offer, with recommendations for both popular and lesser-known experiences. Amble down Hollywood Boulevard, hike in Yosemite National Park and take a boat to the infamous Alcatraz; all with your trusted…
Kategorier: Modern och samtida skönlitteratur Skönlitteratur Skönlitteratur i översättning Skönlitteratur: allmänt Skönlitteratur: specialutgåvor
I Istanbul under sent 1970-tal och tidigt 1980-tal, med militärkuppen 1980 som historiskt nav, möter vi Kemal Basmaci.
Kemal är en välbeställd affärsman som studerat i USA och nu ska förlova sig med Sibel. Men så träffar han den 18-åriga Füsun, en avlägsen fattig släkting, och förälskar sig i henne. Det leder till…
Kategorier: Konst
A history of modern and contemporary art in California from the early 20th century to the present day.
Kategorier: Historia Historia och arkeologi Historia: särskilda händelser och ämnen Socialhistoria och kulturhistoria
This anthology is the result of an international workshop with the aim to initiate new discussions and new research on cultural heritage – contested as well as uncontested. The workshop was held at the Department of Society, Culture and Identity at Malmö University, in October 2022. Contested heritage, sometimes also…
Kategorier: Biografi: allmänt Biografi: konst och underhållning Biografier och litteraturvetenskap Biografier, sanna berättelser, essäer etc.
In 1967, a young woman from Sweden convinced her sister to move to the US with her to start a crochet clothing business. After an early, fortuitous meeting with Vogue, news spread quickly that young Mitan & Moni could create beautiful clothes. The two women embarked on a very successful few years creating custom…
Kategorier: Historia Historia och arkeologi Historia: särskilda händelser och ämnen Socialhistoria och kulturhistoria
This souvenir book showcases some of the most influential and important treasures of the National Museum of African American History and Culture’s collections. These include a hymn book owned by Harriet Tubman; ankle shackles used to restrain enslaved people on ships during the Middle Passage; a dress that Rosa…
Kategorier: Antropologi Kulturantropologi och socialantropologi Samhälle och samhällsvetenskap Sociologi och antropologi
Living Our Cultures, Sharing Our Heritage: The First Peoples of Alaska features more than 200 objects representing the masterful artistry and design traditions of twenty Alaska Native peoples. Based on a collaborative exhibition created by Alaska Native communities, the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural…
Lonely Planet’s Experience California is your guide to unforgettable experiences and local surprises. Push boundaries in San Francisco, cruise some of America’s most famous roads, and experience nature at its biggest – all guided by local experts with fresh perspectives. Uncover California’s…
Lonely Planet’s California and Southwest USA’s National Parks is your passport to the most up-to-date advice on what to see and skip. Hike down the Grand Canyon, marvel at Sequoia and chase waterfalls in Yosemite; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of California and Southwest…
SMITHSONIAN TREASURES OF THE NATIONAL AIR AND SPACE MUSEUM is a spectacularly illustrated, full-colour guide to the most impressive, important, and interesting artifacts from the museum’s vast collection. The book moves through chronological chapters, from the flight of kites, balloons, and the first airplanes,…
Kategorier: Biblioteks- och informationsvetenskap, museivetenskap Museivetenskap och kulturarvsvård Referensverk, informationshantering och tvärvetenskap
In these 19 insightful and frequently witty meditations, Stephen E. Weil examines the purposes and functions of the museum in the late 20th century, proposing museums make encounters with a variety of visitors more central to their operation.
This fully illustrated guide to the Smithsonian’s newest museum takes visitors on a journey through the richness and diversity of African American culture and the history of a people whose struggles, aspirations, and achievements have shaped the nation. Opened in September 2016, the National Museum of African American…
The Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum hosts an average of seven million visits every year. The Udvar-Hazy Centre three football fields long and ten stories high receives more than one million visits annually. Best of the National Air and Space Museum features the best of both museums, from…
Kategorier: Biblioteks- och informationsvetenskap, museivetenskap Museivetenskap och kulturarvsvård Referensverk, informationshantering och tvärvetenskap
During the past thirty years, museums of all kinds have tried to become more responsive to the interests of a diverse public. With exhibitions becoming people-cantered, idea-oriented and contextualized, the boundaries between museums and the real world are eroding. Setting the transition from object-cantered to…
Kategorier: Folkliga föreställningar och kontroversiell kunskap Samhälle och kultur: allmänt Samhälle och samhällsvetenskap
Pre-historic Native American legends tell of white men with beards landing on the shores of the New World, bringing knowledge of science, engineering, and laws, and more. In the legends, they arrived in huge ships with swan wings, and the strange fair-skinned, blue-eyed, men wore black gowns. In the Yucatan jungle,…
Kategorier: Konst
Resistance within the Museum Fauna närmar sig konstnärens blick på djuren som den avbildar på duken. EvaMarie Lindahl tar med oss på en rundvandring genom konsthistorien och museets salar. Väcker genom texter, teckningar, affisch och collage liv i de avbildade djur som befolkar konstmuseets väggar. Vi får höra från…
The superb new novel from the bestselling author of Half A World Away and All the Lonely People.
Still reeling from the sudden death of her mother, Jess is about to do the hardest thing she’s ever done: empty her childhood home so that it can be sold.
But when in the process Jess stumbles across the mysterious…
Discover the stories of 100 women and men whose activities in the 19th century laid the foundations of modern China.
This book sprang from a simple but original ambition: to provide an understanding – told through the lives of 100 significant individuals – of how China transformed from dynastic empire to a…
Kategorier: Barn och ungdom: naturkunskap Barn och ungdom: urtiden och dinosaurier Barnböcker, ungdomsböcker och läromedel Faktaböcker barn och ungdom
Calling all dinosaur experts! We need your help.
We’ve just received a crate of dinosaur fossils – and they need assembling! Fast! Can you find the right room for each skeleton and build them in time for the museum’s big opening? There are five pop-up dinosaurs to put back together, including a…
Kategorier: Konst
The story of the illustrated book from the earliest printed books to the present day, told through the collections of the V&A’s National Art Library.
Throughout history, images have been used to reflect the meaning of words and to enhance our understanding of texts. With the invention of mechanized printing…
Kategorier: Arkitektur Arkitektur: sakrala byggnader Byggnadskonstruktion och byggnadsmaterial Byggnadsvård, bevarande av byggnader och byggnadsmaterial Konst Teknik, ingenjörsvetenskap etc. Väg- och vattenbyggnad, lantmäteri och byggnadsteknik
Religious heritage is in a state of transformation. Changing religious practices and secularization affect the established Christian congregations in many countries, as membership decreases and churches close. During recent years, new approaches to use and develop churches have been explored by the heritage field and…
Kategorier: Barn och ungdom: skönlitteratur och sanna berättelser Barnböcker, ungdomsböcker och läromedel Skönlitteratur barn och ungdom: fantasy och magisk realism
”Incredibly immersive. The newest installment to the Miss Peregrine universe is stunning.”A deluxe companion to the #1 bestselling Miss Peregrine’s Peculiar Children series. Everything you need to know about the peculiar world, written by Miss Peregrine herself. A gloriously rich and utterly…
Kategorier: Biblioteks- och informationsvetenskap, museivetenskap Byggnadskonstruktion och byggnadsmaterial Byggnadsvård, bevarande av byggnader och byggnadsmaterial Museivetenskap och kulturarvsvård Referensverk, informationshantering och tvärvetenskap Teknik, ingenjörsvetenskap etc. Väg- och vattenbyggnad, lantmäteri och byggnadsteknik
This thesis is about industrial heritage—the protection of ferrous heritage by using anticorrosive oil varnish paints. The purpose of this thesis in Kulturvård and craft research is to provide guidelines, tools, concepts, and models that may be used in anticorrosive oil varnish painting maintenance of ferrous heritage.…
Kategorier: Barn och ungdom: skönlitteratur och sanna berättelser Barnböcker, ungdomsböcker och läromedel Skönlitteratur barn och ungdom: fantasy och magisk realism
The deluxe companion guide to the #1 bestselling Miss Peregrine’s Peculiar Children series.
A gloriously rich and utterly delightful handbook perfect for longtime fans and new readers alike, covering everything from how to blend in with suspicious normals to the most popular time loops to visit as a temporal…