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The newest installment in Rockport's Architecture in Detail series, Colors looks at how colour plays a role in even the most upscale architectural designs. The series itself examines the role of details in contemporary architecture through the work of many emerging and established practitioners whos..

The Eco-Design Handbook is the first book to present the best-designed objects for every aspect of the home and office, including the most environmentally sound materials and building products. The book contains three essential components. An introduction puts forward the history and latest thinking..

This is an authoritative guide to 46 of Asia's most luxurious spas. More than a decorative tome, this user-friendly book has been designed with the reader in mind, whether you are already a spa aficionado or planning your first visit. The "Spa Therapies" section helps the reader appreciate the moder..

Doors and windows are distinctive elements of a building’s style. They define a building’s appearance, as well as playing a crucial role in ventilation, lighting, and insulation. This comprehensive round-up features the many door and window types available today, including the most recent technical ..

languages - English, German, French, Spanish, ItalianDays by the beach mean relaxation and a chance to swim and sunbathe. It’s a laid-back, existence, far from the pressures of modern living. Although life is more casual in the luxury beach houses of this lavishly illustrated volume, it’s still ..

Long famed for glitz, dining in Las Vegas is evolving into something just as fun, but far more sophisticated. This guide showcases the hippest destinations on and off the fabled Strip. You’ll find both inspiring local spots and Vegas outposts of chic restaurants from other US cities. So when you tir..

Nestled on perhaps the most beautiful stretch of the Mediterranean, these islands are a tourist destination second to none. Recently, a new sophistication has come to the dining scene with a host of chic eateries. These dining hotspots offer a logical complement to the Balearics’ thriving, trendy ni..

The only city in the world to span two continents, Istanbul blends European and Asian influences with great style. Home to one of the world’s most distinctive cuisines, dining here is an experience to be savored. This compendium showcases the trendiest dining establishments, sure to please even the ..

Say the word 'Hollywood' and glamorous, sparkling, lavish images come to mind. In Hollywood Houses, bestselling design and style author Diane Dorrans Saeks takes readers on a magical insider's tour of some of the most beautiful and alluring private houses, classic residences and historic hotels Holl..

This series examines the meeting of lifestyle and interior design. Each volume concentrates either on "ethnic" or "urban" traditions, encompassing places in the world that provide inspiration to today's designers. The series looks at not only the particular design itself, but the context in which it..

Extraordinary seascapes, a rigorous climate, a fascinating amalgamation of cultures, endless summer days and long winter nights - these are just some of the factors that have combined to determine the distinctive architecture and way of living that are the essence of Baltic style. Until the 19th cen..

The Caribbean. The place immediately brings to mind specific colours, arranged in a specific way. Blue above, blue below. White for the beach, green for the coconut palms. Dominating all, the gold of the sun. Caribbean Style adds to that palette by recreating in over 600 spectacular colour photograp..