Author: Thessaly La Force
Publisher: Little, Brown
ISBN: 0316225002
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 243
Book Description
The books that we choose to keep -- let alone read -- can say a lot about who we are and how we see ourselves. In My Ideal Bookshelf, dozens of leading cultural figures share the books that matter to them most; books that define their dreams and ambitions and in many cases helped them find their way in the world. Contributors include Malcolm Gladwell, Thomas Keller, Michael Chabon, Alice Waters, James Patterson, Maira Kalman, Judd Apatow, Chuck Klosterman, Miranda July, Alex Ross, Nancy Pearl, David Chang, Patti Smith, Jennifer Egan, and Dave Eggers, among many others. With colorful and endearingly hand-rendered images of book spines by Jane Mount, and first-person commentary from all the contributors, this is a perfect gift for avid readers, writers, and all who have known the influence of a great book.
The Travel Diary of Ebrahim Beg
Author: Zayn al-ʻĀbidīn Marāghahʹī
Publisher: Mazda Publishers
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 326
Book Description
"The fictional travel memoir Siyahatnameh-ye Ebrahim Beg [The Travel Diary of Ebrahim Beg] is the first modern Persian novel and a literary account of social cultural, and political life in Iran toward the end of the 19th century. It relates the journey to Iran of an idealistic and patriotic Iranian youth from Egypt, who unexpectedly confronts widespread poverty, misery, wretchedness, religious hypocrisy, official and bureaucratic corruption, and political tyranny in the homeland of his father. He describes Iran as a backward country with nothing but disease, opium addiction, torture, and injustice. It has neither law nor order. Government officials and religious leaders alike extort money from the people, and bribery and corruption are as prevalent as the lack of education and health services. The book's forthright representation of social conditions in Iran at the end of the 19th century strongly influenced many of those who later participated in the Iranian Constitutional Revolution of 1903-1911 in the hope of bringing about reform. This English translation makes available to literary scholars, historians, and political scientists of Iran and the Middle East an important novel and social document of the late 19th and early 20th centuries."--BOOK JACKET.
Publisher: Mazda Publishers
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 326
Book Description
"The fictional travel memoir Siyahatnameh-ye Ebrahim Beg [The Travel Diary of Ebrahim Beg] is the first modern Persian novel and a literary account of social cultural, and political life in Iran toward the end of the 19th century. It relates the journey to Iran of an idealistic and patriotic Iranian youth from Egypt, who unexpectedly confronts widespread poverty, misery, wretchedness, religious hypocrisy, official and bureaucratic corruption, and political tyranny in the homeland of his father. He describes Iran as a backward country with nothing but disease, opium addiction, torture, and injustice. It has neither law nor order. Government officials and religious leaders alike extort money from the people, and bribery and corruption are as prevalent as the lack of education and health services. The book's forthright representation of social conditions in Iran at the end of the 19th century strongly influenced many of those who later participated in the Iranian Constitutional Revolution of 1903-1911 in the hope of bringing about reform. This English translation makes available to literary scholars, historians, and political scientists of Iran and the Middle East an important novel and social document of the late 19th and early 20th centuries."--BOOK JACKET.
Sister June's travel journal for ministers
Author: June Russell
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1326310763
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1326310763
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 168
Book Description
Architectural Heritage in the Western Azerbaijan Province of Iran
Author: Maurizio Boriani
Publisher: Springer Nature
ISBN: 3030830942
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 567
Book Description
This book represents a reflection on the policies of preservation that were established and interventions for restoration that occurred in Iran before and in the years after the Khomeinist Revolution, as well as being an analysis of the impact that Italian restoration culture has had in the country. Research concerning the state of conservation and the ongoing restoration of the Armenian churches in the Khoy and Salmas areas is included, along with precise documentation of the observation of the two cities, their architecture and the context of their landscape. The problems of architectural restoration in present-day Iran and the compatible use of buildings no longer intended for worship are addressed. The book is bolstered by first-hand documentation obtained through inspections and interviews with Iranian specialists during three missions carried out between 2016 and 2018 and a large anthology of period texts that have only recently been made available for the first time for study in electronic form, including travel reports written by Westerners describing Persia between the 15th and 19th centuries.
Publisher: Springer Nature
ISBN: 3030830942
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 567
Book Description
This book represents a reflection on the policies of preservation that were established and interventions for restoration that occurred in Iran before and in the years after the Khomeinist Revolution, as well as being an analysis of the impact that Italian restoration culture has had in the country. Research concerning the state of conservation and the ongoing restoration of the Armenian churches in the Khoy and Salmas areas is included, along with precise documentation of the observation of the two cities, their architecture and the context of their landscape. The problems of architectural restoration in present-day Iran and the compatible use of buildings no longer intended for worship are addressed. The book is bolstered by first-hand documentation obtained through inspections and interviews with Iranian specialists during three missions carried out between 2016 and 2018 and a large anthology of period texts that have only recently been made available for the first time for study in electronic form, including travel reports written by Westerners describing Persia between the 15th and 19th centuries.
Pomegranates and Saffron
Author: Feride Buyuran
Publisher: AZ Cookbook
ISBN: 0996173102
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 644
Book Description
Winner, Gourmand Best in the World (2015) Winner, Best Eastern European Cookbook in US (2014) Silver, Living Now Book Award, Ethnic Cookbooks category (2015) Winner, National Indie Excellence Award, International Cookbooks category (2016) Finalist of Best Book Awards, International Cookbooks category (2016) "...This amazing, extensive, and comprehensive compilation on this ancient culture and cuisine is a must for anyone interested in expanding their culinary repertoire.” — Sheilah Kaufman, Award-Winning Author of The Turkish Cookbook Imagine a country where East and West are beautifully intertwined in the cuisine and culture and where its treasured cooking secrets are waiting to be discovered. Welcome to Azerbaijan. In Pomegranates and Saffron, Feride Buyuran takes you on a delightful culinary journey through this beautiful land in the Caucasus, her birthplace. Explore over 200 tempting recipes for appetizers and salads, soups and stews, pasta, meat, vegetable and egg dishes, breads, saffron rice pilafs, aromatic drinks, and desserts, all adapted for preparation in a Western kitchen. Interspersed throughout the text are fascinating glimpses of local culture and traditional proverbs related to food that will make your adventure even more memorable. Featuring hundreds of stunning photographs of food, people, and landscapes throughout, this book lends a rare peek into the fascinating culture of Azerbaijan—colorful, rich, and diverse.
Publisher: AZ Cookbook
ISBN: 0996173102
Category : Cooking
Languages : en
Pages : 644
Book Description
Winner, Gourmand Best in the World (2015) Winner, Best Eastern European Cookbook in US (2014) Silver, Living Now Book Award, Ethnic Cookbooks category (2015) Winner, National Indie Excellence Award, International Cookbooks category (2016) Finalist of Best Book Awards, International Cookbooks category (2016) "...This amazing, extensive, and comprehensive compilation on this ancient culture and cuisine is a must for anyone interested in expanding their culinary repertoire.” — Sheilah Kaufman, Award-Winning Author of The Turkish Cookbook Imagine a country where East and West are beautifully intertwined in the cuisine and culture and where its treasured cooking secrets are waiting to be discovered. Welcome to Azerbaijan. In Pomegranates and Saffron, Feride Buyuran takes you on a delightful culinary journey through this beautiful land in the Caucasus, her birthplace. Explore over 200 tempting recipes for appetizers and salads, soups and stews, pasta, meat, vegetable and egg dishes, breads, saffron rice pilafs, aromatic drinks, and desserts, all adapted for preparation in a Western kitchen. Interspersed throughout the text are fascinating glimpses of local culture and traditional proverbs related to food that will make your adventure even more memorable. Featuring hundreds of stunning photographs of food, people, and landscapes throughout, this book lends a rare peek into the fascinating culture of Azerbaijan—colorful, rich, and diverse.
Travel by Design
Author: Peter Sallick
Publisher: Assouline Publishing
ISBN: 1614289255
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 6
Book Description
Showcasing travel photographs by more than 150 of America’s top architects and designers, Travel by Design is an inspiring guide to the power of travel to shape and expand our world. Travel by Design reminds us of the beauty and importance of travel, with images of more than 100 locations in 60 countries, from exotic destinations and global cities to adventure travels and all-American escapes. More than 350 photographs take readers on a global journey through cityscapes, ancient civilizations, luxurious resorts, and stunning natural wonders, all seen through the discerning and artistic eyes of today’s leading creative talents. The images are sure to inspire dreams of escape, and the 40 pages of insider resources—from favorite hotels and restaurants to secret shopping sources and must-see monuments—will make planning future trips reassuring and easy.
Publisher: Assouline Publishing
ISBN: 1614289255
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 6
Book Description
Showcasing travel photographs by more than 150 of America’s top architects and designers, Travel by Design is an inspiring guide to the power of travel to shape and expand our world. Travel by Design reminds us of the beauty and importance of travel, with images of more than 100 locations in 60 countries, from exotic destinations and global cities to adventure travels and all-American escapes. More than 350 photographs take readers on a global journey through cityscapes, ancient civilizations, luxurious resorts, and stunning natural wonders, all seen through the discerning and artistic eyes of today’s leading creative talents. The images are sure to inspire dreams of escape, and the 40 pages of insider resources—from favorite hotels and restaurants to secret shopping sources and must-see monuments—will make planning future trips reassuring and easy.
The Exploration of the Caucasus
Author: Douglas William Freshfield
Publisher: London : E. Arnold
ISBN:
Category : Caucasus
Languages : en
Pages : 482
Book Description
Publisher: London : E. Arnold
ISBN:
Category : Caucasus
Languages : en
Pages : 482
Book Description
My Ideal Bookshelf
Author: Thessaly La Force
Publisher: Little, Brown
ISBN: 0316225002
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 243
Book Description
The books that we choose to keep -- let alone read -- can say a lot about who we are and how we see ourselves. In My Ideal Bookshelf, dozens of leading cultural figures share the books that matter to them most; books that define their dreams and ambitions and in many cases helped them find their way in the world. Contributors include Malcolm Gladwell, Thomas Keller, Michael Chabon, Alice Waters, James Patterson, Maira Kalman, Judd Apatow, Chuck Klosterman, Miranda July, Alex Ross, Nancy Pearl, David Chang, Patti Smith, Jennifer Egan, and Dave Eggers, among many others. With colorful and endearingly hand-rendered images of book spines by Jane Mount, and first-person commentary from all the contributors, this is a perfect gift for avid readers, writers, and all who have known the influence of a great book.
Publisher: Little, Brown
ISBN: 0316225002
Category : Literary Collections
Languages : en
Pages : 243
Book Description
The books that we choose to keep -- let alone read -- can say a lot about who we are and how we see ourselves. In My Ideal Bookshelf, dozens of leading cultural figures share the books that matter to them most; books that define their dreams and ambitions and in many cases helped them find their way in the world. Contributors include Malcolm Gladwell, Thomas Keller, Michael Chabon, Alice Waters, James Patterson, Maira Kalman, Judd Apatow, Chuck Klosterman, Miranda July, Alex Ross, Nancy Pearl, David Chang, Patti Smith, Jennifer Egan, and Dave Eggers, among many others. With colorful and endearingly hand-rendered images of book spines by Jane Mount, and first-person commentary from all the contributors, this is a perfect gift for avid readers, writers, and all who have known the influence of a great book.
Stories I Stole from Georgia
Author: Wendell Steavenson
Publisher: Grove Press
ISBN: 9780802140678
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
A memoir of life in Georgia after the fall of Communism introduces readers to the memorable, and sometimes insane, people who struggled to dominate the republics--and survive in them--after the decline of Soviet power.
Publisher: Grove Press
ISBN: 9780802140678
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 292
Book Description
A memoir of life in Georgia after the fall of Communism introduces readers to the memorable, and sometimes insane, people who struggled to dominate the republics--and survive in them--after the decline of Soviet power.
Chic Stays
Author: Melinda Stevens
Publisher: Assouline Publishing
ISBN: 1614285373
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 5
Book Description
From Sofia Coppola’s luxurious family retreat in beautiful Bernalda, Italy, to the beaches of Kate Winslet’s secret Scottish hideaway of Eilean Shona, to Kate Moss’s favorite beach in the Maldives, each of these thirty-six personal tales of the loveliest spots around the globe are packed with anecdotes and lyrical descriptions to transport readers. The photography bursting across each page—from the crystal waters and azure skies of UXUA Casa Hotel & Spa, to the lush hillsides of Sri Lanka, to the hipster hangouts of Portland, Oregon—adds to the allure, inspiring a new desire to discover these beloved corners of the world. Condé Nast Traveller Britain has been setting the luxury travel agenda for almost twenty years, providing inspiration and advice for discerning travelers looking for unique, unforgettable experiences. Editor Melinda Stevens, named BSME New Editor of the Year in 2013, began her career at Vogue, followed by roles at Tatler, The Sunday Times and the London Evening Standard. Fiona Kerr is features editor and Matthew Buck is photographic editor of Condé Nast Traveller.
Publisher: Assouline Publishing
ISBN: 1614285373
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 5
Book Description
From Sofia Coppola’s luxurious family retreat in beautiful Bernalda, Italy, to the beaches of Kate Winslet’s secret Scottish hideaway of Eilean Shona, to Kate Moss’s favorite beach in the Maldives, each of these thirty-six personal tales of the loveliest spots around the globe are packed with anecdotes and lyrical descriptions to transport readers. The photography bursting across each page—from the crystal waters and azure skies of UXUA Casa Hotel & Spa, to the lush hillsides of Sri Lanka, to the hipster hangouts of Portland, Oregon—adds to the allure, inspiring a new desire to discover these beloved corners of the world. Condé Nast Traveller Britain has been setting the luxury travel agenda for almost twenty years, providing inspiration and advice for discerning travelers looking for unique, unforgettable experiences. Editor Melinda Stevens, named BSME New Editor of the Year in 2013, began her career at Vogue, followed by roles at Tatler, The Sunday Times and the London Evening Standard. Fiona Kerr is features editor and Matthew Buck is photographic editor of Condé Nast Traveller.
The First Toast Is to Peace
Author: Stephen Powell
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781781327258
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 186
Book Description
British journalist, Stephen Powell's travels in the South Caucasus.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781781327258
Category : Travel
Languages : en
Pages : 186
Book Description
British journalist, Stephen Powell's travels in the South Caucasus.