A key figure in the international avant-garde, Piet Mondrian (1872 - 1944) was at once an extraordinary painter and leading art theoretician whose influence resonates to this day. Coining the term "Neo-plasticism", he pursued a style of painting composed only of primary colors against a grid of black vertical and horizontal lines and a white base background. Mondrian's vision was that this essential painting would help to achieve a society in which art as such has no place, but rather exists for the total realization of "beauty". With stints in Amsterdam, Paris, London, and New York, Mondrian drew ... |
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Quantum theory is so shocking that Einstein could not bring himself to accept it. It is so important that it underpins all modern sciences. Without it, we'd have no molecular biology, no understanding of DNA, no genetic engineering, no computers. A century after the development of quantum mechanics, In Search of Schrödinger's Cat tells the full story of how scientists reckoned with a truth stranger than any fiction. John Gribbin leads us into the ever more bizarre and fascinating world of the smallest particles we have discovered, requiring only that we approach it with an open mind. He introduces the ... |
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Professional Communication in English: Pharmacy is a comprehensive textbook designed to equip pharmacy students and professionals with the specialized English skills necessary for effective patient interaction, academic research, and international collaboration. Structured around 22 practical units, this textbook covers essential topics that pharmacists encounter daily, from patient counseling and prescription guidelines to discussing drug interactions and modern pharmaceutical innovations. The carefully crafted content integrates authentic pharmacist-patient dialogues, enabling learners to build confidence in real-life ... |
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Break bad screen habits. End power struggles. Transform your relationship with your kids. Reclaim quality family time and establish healthy tech habits with expert help from Dr K., as featured on Diary of a CEO. Is your child spending too much time playing video games? Are games causing conflict and arguments? Whatever brings you here, I can help. Written to empower parents with knowledge and practical advice, this guide from the foremost expert on video game psychology provides skills, offers hope and sets out a clear road map to building healthy gaming habits that will equip your child for a fulfilling future. How ... |
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They say that the eyes feed first, then the body follows."The idea behind this book started in the land of smiles - Thailand. The specific aroma of Asian cuisine embraces everyone who sets foot in this land. This fragrance lingers in the mind, enriching the memories associated with the exotic. One of the festivals celebrated there, which is deeply connected to the story of this book, is the festival of the floating lanterns. Its preparation begins with the crafting of small boats made out of banana leaves in the shape of lotus flowers, lavishly adorned with petals and candles, before being set afloat in flowing water ... |
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The essential introduction to the world of Harry Potter: three magical adventures in one beautiful box set. Every great story has a great beginning. From the moment Harry Potter is deposited on the doorstep of number four, Privet Drive, with a swish of Albus Dumbledore's cloak and the words "Good luck, Harry", J.K. Rowling's irresistible storytelling pulls readers into an unforgettable, magical adventure. Harry Potter is a milestone in every child's reading journey and this gorgeous, collectable three-book set is the perfect introduction for new readers and young Muggles everywhere. This ... |
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Conceived originally as a tool for familiarizing Western intellectuals with the rich history and culture of Bulgaria and its people, the book presents as well - albeit briefly - the other Balkan nationalities and their interrelations. The case is made for the injustice wrought upon the country by the Great Powers, such that within the last 130 years or so since its liberation from the Ottoman yoke it has been splintered into multiple pieces, each donated to a different neighbour. Specifically, the call is justified for unification between Bulgaria and it's southwestern part that is known under the name of Republic of ... |
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Finding balance in the age of indulgence. This book is about pleasure. It's also about pain. Most important, it's about how to find the delicate balance between the two, and why now more than ever finding balance is essential. We're living in a time of unprecedented access to high reward, high-dopamine stimuli: drugs, food, news, gambling, shopping, gaming, texting, sexting, Facebooking, Instagramming, YouTubing, tweeting... The increased numbers, variety, and potency is staggering. The smartphone is the modern-day hypodermic needle, delivering digital dopamine 24/7 for a wired generation. As such we’ve all ... |
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Though numbering just 35 known works, the œuvre of Johannes Vermeer (1632 - 1675) is hailed as one of the most important and inspiring portfolios in art history. His paintings have prompted a New York Times bestseller, a film starring Scarlett Johansson, and record visitor numbers at art institutions from Amsterdam to Washington. Vermeer's subjects focus on daily domestic activities, from letter writing to music playing to preparations in the kitchen. The scenes astound with their meticulous detail, majestic planes of light, and with Vermeer’s extraordinary ability to draw out narrative intrigues. In such ... |
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How Entrepreneurial Management Transforms Culture and Drives Growth. Author of the international Bestseller "The Lean Startup". ... Entrepreneur and bestselling author of The Lean Startup, Eric Ries reveals how entrepreneurial principles can be used by businesses of all kinds, ranging from established companies to early-stage startups, to grow revenues, drive innovation, and transform themselves into truly modern organizations, poised to take advantage of the enormous opportunities of the twenty-first century. In The Lean Startup, Eric Ries laid out the practices of successful startups - building a minimal ... |
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Съвременна психология за всекидневната драма. Сложете край на драмите - те повече не са ви нужни! Вашият пътеводител за разшифроване на най-сложния терен - човешките отношения. В днешния свят на сложни човешки взаимоотношения е все по-трудно да разпознаем здравословното от токсичното поведение и да разберем дали проблемът е в нас, или в другите. И тук на помощ идват червените и зелените флагове - вашият личен навигатор през лабиринта на човешките емоции! Червените и зелените флагове не са просто поредната психологическа метафора. Те са сензорът, който ви предпазва от емоционални капани и ви води към автентични, ... |
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Детската количка Plaza+ на Maxi-Cosi е подходяща за бебета от 0+ месеца до 4 години и с максимално тегло до 22 kg. Тя е удобна за разходки в града, а комплектът 2 в 1 включва шаси, кош за новородено и лятна седалка. Към него има матраче и покривало за коша за новородено. Plaza+ се отличава с шаси в класически черен цвят и детайли в дървесен цвят, които придават на количка елегантен вид. Тя е снабдена с амортисьори Xtrail на 4-те колела, които осигуряват плавно и гладко возене. А задните колела са снабдени със спирачка, която с едно натискане осигурява пълна безопасност. За максимална издръжливост и 4-те колела са ... |
