Thousands of books on interior design have come and gone since the 1897 publication of this pioneering manual, but The Decoration of Houses remains, thanks to the insightful and inspiring advice of its co-authors.
Andeutungen über Landschaftsgärtnerei verbunden mit der Beschreibung ihrer praktischen Anwendung in Muskau ist der Titel eines reich illustrierten Buches von Fürst Hermann von Pückler-Muskau, das 1834 bei Hallberger in Stuttgart erschien.
Excerpt: "e;The Galaxy, or Milky Way, surrounds the borders of our island in space like a stellar garland, and when openings appear in it they are, by contrast, far more impressive than the general darkness of the interstellar expanse seen in other directions.
Excerpt: "e;If the pure and elevated pleasure to be derived from the possession and use of a good telescope of three, four, five, or six inches aperture were generally known, I am certain that no instrument of science would be more commonly found in the homes of intelligent people.
Excerpt: "e;The recipes in this book are English, French, Portuguese and Dutch; while some of the best come from America, which is the true land of cakes.
De Profundis Oscar Wilde - Written during his time in Reading Gaol, De Profundis is Oscar Wilde's moving letter to Lord Alfred Douglas, whose relationship with Wilde led to the poet's imprisonment.
Eine verhängnisvolle Erbschaft Wilkie Collins - Eines schönen Morgens, es ist jetzt mehr als drei Monate her, rittest Du mit Deinem Bruder, Miss Anstell, im Hyde Park.
Zwanzigtausend Meilen unter'm Meer Jules Verne - Der Roman ist vorgeblich ein Erlebnisbericht des französischen Professors Pierre Aronnax, Autor eines Werkes über Die Geheimnisse der Meerestiefen.
Excerpt: "e;The field of aviation has, from the inception of successful flight by the Wright Brothers, had a wonderful fascination for the amateur mechanic.
Excerpt: "e;As civilization and mental improvement advance in any country, a laudable curiosity is awakened to inquire into, and become acquainted with, the appearances, manners, and opinions of other nations and times.
Excerpt: "e;In chess the tactics may change but the strategic fundamental principles are always the same, so that Chess Fundamentals is as good now as it was thirteen years ago.
Excerpt: "e;Pyrotechny is possibly the only art which can compete with nature; anyone who has seen a first-class firework display will admit that for impressive grandeur, colour effects, and contrasts of light and shade, pyrotechny is unapproached.
An Illustrated Directory of the Specifications of All Domestic and Foreign Motor-cars and Motor Business Wagons, Gasoline, Steam and Electric, Sold in this Country, 1907, by MoToR, The National Monthly Magazine of Motoring.
Excerpt: "e;The presence of the bedbug in a house is not necessarily an indication of neglect or carelessness; for, little as the idea may be relished, this insect may gain access in spite of the adoption of all reasonable precautions.
#knittersofinstagram – Die schönsten Modelle aus der digitalen StrickszeneDie bekanntesten Designer der Online-Strickszene posten auf Instagram unter dem Hashtag "Stricken macht glücklich" und gruppieren sich unter dem Namen Knitters of Instagram.
Lässige Shirtkleider und elegante Sommerkleider einfach selber nähen mit bequemen Jerseystoffen: In anschaulich bebilderten Schritt-für-Schritt-Anleitungen zeigt „Alles Jersey – Kleider nähen" den Weg zu selbst genähter Mode von Größe 34-46.
Lässige Shirtkleider und luftige Sommerkleider einfach selber nähen mit bequemen Jerseystoffen: In anschaulich bebilderten Schritt-für-Schritt-Anleitungen zeigt „Alles Jersey – Kleider nähen für Girls" den Weg zu selbst genähter Mädchenmode für die Größe 80-146.
