A comprehensive study of Baldassare Longhena (1598-1682), the indispensable architect of the Venetian Baroque. It considers the full span of Longhena's illustrious career, from his monumental staircases & libraries, to the palaces commissioned by private patrons & his projects for Venice's Greek & Jewish communities. ...

From the brash jargon of celebrity magazines to the delicacies & feints of the euphemism, this work uncovers the stories that lie behind some of our best-loved words & expressions. It show you where thugs come from, why 'barmy' once had more to do with your beer than your brain, & how a little bit of 'hanky-panky' could literally work magic. ...

On sabbatical from the Franciscan order, Father Paolo Baldi is working as a philosophy lecturer in Dublin when his life takes an unexpected turn & he finds himself helping the police to solve crimes. Paolo attends a monastic retreat far out in County Cork, where a sudden death among the Franciscan brothers causes him to suspect foul play. ...

All four episodes of the Japanese anime series. While attempting to access a military server, Souma Toru & his fellow hackers, known as Steppen Wolf, realise they've fallen into a trap to catch terrorists. With their leader killed, Souma has no option but to join the ranks of ' Flak', a military organisation that guards secret data within the servers. Now working on the inside, Souma tries to find out who was responsible for his leader's death. ...

* An easy-to-use manual that examines the Baldrige process of organizational assessment & diagnosis. * Gives a visual step-by-step understanding of the relationships within one of the most successful business models. * Updated & expanded to incorporate 2009 & 2010 Baldrige Criteria. ...

Baldur's Gate is in turmoil, & only you can stop the war that could drown the Sword Coast in blood. This strategy guide, written with the full support of the game's developer, shows you the way to vengeance & truth. Comprehensive walkthroughs, step-by-step walkthroughs & maps help you master every level & find secret areas. ...