This concise & beautifully illustrated assessment of Beethovens life & work offers an excellent introduction to one of the worlds most popular composers. Illuminating the obstacles that beset Beethoven throughout his life not least his profound deafness it shows how his genius overcame the difficulties he faced to provide his audiences & successive generations with some of the most glorious music the world has known. Augmented by the inclusion of 10 removable facsimile documents the book shows how Beethovens life veered between the fascinating & the frustrating. ...

Treasures of Bob Dylan" tells the story of one of counter culture's biggest heroes as never before. It illustrates Bob Dylan's journey in beautiful photographs & unique memorabilia from his unassuming beginnings in Minnesota through to his quest for success in the Big Apple & beyond. Bob Dylan's groundbreaking work & epochal impact on the art & music scene is encapsulated completely in this book making it an essential insight for music & culture fans of all ages." ...

Muhammad Ali is not only the greatest heavyweight boxer ever to have stepped into the ring he is also the most recognized man on the planet; a man who rose above his own sport & all sport & is the greatest living icon of the modern age. The Treasures of Muhammad Ali" allows readers the opportunity to experience & truly appreciate the boxing & humanitarian legend's glorious achievements through a stunning selection of 200 photographs & a stylish text as well as through 25 items of Ali's own personal & private memorabilia. Study his early fight contracts read his personal letters browse famous fight programmes & admire the removable fight posters... This sumptuous book spans Ali's entire career from his early days growing up in Kentucky through to his amateur career & 1960 Olympic success his early professional bouts & world title fight with Sonny Liston. The book goes on to candidly discuss his conversion to Islam & the controversy surrounding his refusal to be inducted into the US Armed Forces before showcasing his legendary comeback fights: the ' Rumble in the Jungle' & the ' Thrilla in Manila'. The book charts Ali's retirement fight with Parkinson's life outside the ring & his incredible impact on world culture." The Treasures of Muhammad Ali" is a unique celebration of the life of one who is quite simply " The Greatest"." ...

Treasures of Pink Floyd" tells the story of one of the most important bands in the history of popular music with words pictures & removable facsimile memorabilia. The book recounts every decade of the bands existence & every album they recorded. It contains profiles of all five members & discusses the significant influence they had on music & culture across the world. This book is an essential purchase for every fan that wants to immerse themselves in the amazing surreal & fascinating world of Pink Floyd." ...

Lucien's teasing of Dani leads to an accident with far-reaching consequences. Annette is intent on revenge & does all she can to make life a misery for Lucien. His only friend is the old man up the mountain who recognises his skill in carving wood & gives him new hope. Set in Switzerland this story of Annett Lucien & Dani has caught the imagination of countless children. ...

This sumptuous book brings to life the rich past & the landmark creations of one of the worlds great watchmakers. Founded in the Swiss city of Geneva in 1755 by the gifted craftsman & businessman Jean-Marc Vacheron Vacheron Constantin is the oldest watch manufacturer in the world with an uninterrupted history. Its phenomenal rise to an international reputation of the highest standing in turn throws light on the global success of the great Swiss watchmaking tradition. The book traces the principal milestones in the companys history: its founding during the Age of Enlightenment; the successive generations of the Vacheron family; the association in 1819 with Francois Constantin who opened up the North American market to the company; the transformational relationship with the inventor Georges-Auguste Leschot; & the companys subsequent international recognition & expansion. Through an array of glorious illustrations it presents Vacheron Constantins historical collections while highlighting the creations of the craftsmen who contribute to the technical excellence of its timepieces
- the master-watchmakers
- & the artisans who transform them into genuine objets dart
- the master engravers guillocheurs jewellers & enamelers.


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This anthology contains a selection of 50 prayers from sources ancient & modern. There are prayers for every occasion: praising God asking for forgiveness interceding for family & friends for people throughout the world & for inner strength & peace. Each prayer is illuminated with a detail from a painting which is chosen from one of the worlds great art museums renowned for collections of religious painting. The colours & fine detail of the medieval Renaissance & later artists provides a touchstone for contemplation. Artists featured include: Giotto Raphael Titian Botticelli Poussin & Vermeer. The paintings come from museums & galleries including: the National Gallery London; the National Gallery of Scotland Edinburgh; the Louvre Paris; Galleria degli Uffizi Florence; & the Prado Madrid. ...

Doctors & consultants may be very surprised when they see patients suffering intractable arthritis suddenly beginning to get better. The medical profession knows all too well that anti-arthritic medication does not have this effect. As the days go by the improvement often continues so that drugs can be dispensed with & people lead a normal life. Best-selling author of several books about arthritis Margaret Hills here tells the amazing stories of people who have benefited from her honey & cider vinegar cure. Advice about diet & stress is also included so that readers have very real & practical tools to help them treat their arthritis. Crippled herself with arthritis Margaret Hills used her nurses training & determination to win back her health. Since then her acid-free approach has brought relief to thousands. Her daughter Christine Horner who now runs the Margaret Hills Clinic continues her work. Topics include: arthritis in children; arthritis in adults; a selection of case histories; & the stress factor
- how it affects the body & contributes to arthritis & how it can be alleviated.
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The Treating Arthritis books draw on more than 25 years of experience at the renowned Margaret Hills clinic & have helped hundreds of thousands of people with arthritis. The new edition of this book looks at research which suggests that the Margaret Hills programme is effective in treating arthritis with some patients having impressive improvements after just a few weeks. The link between exceptional stress & arthritis is also explored. Other topics include: pain relief & better mobility medication & side-effects enhanced quality of life new section on troubleshooting which considers situations such as joint pain from other health conditions digestive health arthritis in later life arthritis in children & young people & co-existing conditions such as high blood pressure depression & weight problems. ...

Includes: a wide range of pain-alleviating exercises to practise at home Covers every aspect of back & neck pain Relieve
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