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Krishna Reddy worked a revolution in printmaking by discovering this method of printing numerous colors from a single metal plate. Experiments in the possibilities of color printing remained unpredictable until Krishna analyzed the oil contents of inks and effected ways of controlling tha.

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The diary of the Surgeon-General of the British Forces in Madras, who spent three weeks in Burma in 1874-75. He records observations of Burmese life and customs, with over a third of the book being devoted to notes gathered from other sources on the history, peoples, government and religion.

The year that Milton Osborne judges to have been a turning point in Cambodia's modern history was 1966, a year he spent working in Phnom Penh and traveling widely . In the countryside. He recounts many telling--and moving--personal experiences during this time, the corruption and political maneuvering within capital, visits to the provinces, and, above all, friendships with Cambodians who were to make their own direct contributions to the year...

The pre-Khmer culture of Funan played an important role in maritime trade in southeast Asia, as early as the first few centuries of the Common Era. Abundant evidence exists for wide trade links within the region, and possibly also with Mediterranean people. Chinese annals also contain tantalizing references to this kingdom, now largely unknown, despite its pivotal role as the early foundation of the Khmer Culture. In this book, seven authoriti...

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Tuli's auction catalogues have become essential reference publications for those seriously interested in Indian modern and contemporary art. India: A Historical Lila includes the very best that Indian modern and contemporary art has to offer. It also includes a detailed bibliography, ideal for scholars and collectors.The catalogue is arranged by category, including: Select National Art Treasures (Raja Ravi Varma, Popularizing Art & the Western...

Celebrates the 200th anniversary of the birth of Sir Francis Grant.

Initially conceived as a satirical tragedy unmasking the terror of death, this book was the counterpart of Beddoe's anatomical research. This edition presents the jest book in its early form, as Beddoes intended to publish it in 1829. The center of Beddoe's achievement, this pastiche of Renaissance tragedy is replete with treachery, murder, sorcery, and haunting and is the extravagant expression of the poet's lifelong obsession with mortality ...

Drawing on her interviews with dozens of celebrities, Karl offers examples and actual photographs of the collections of such stars as John Travolta and his aviation memorabilia and Sarah Ferguson with her favorite china. Includes a section on celebrity-inspired collectibles. Full color.

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Shows the Goddess Parvati in each of her manifestations as the author recreates the ambiance that revelas her in all her true glory.

Sam, the eldest in a large adopted family, gives his own hilarious account of life as Mom-Jo's right-hand man.

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This stimulating series is designed to capture a child's attention with images, colors and shapes he or she will recognize. Visually exciting, fun to use and built to endure, they are an ideal introduction to the world of books.

The work of this controversial designer is presented boldly through drawings, plans and photographs. The volume includes an essay by Elizabeth Meyer and an interview with Schwartz herself.

Includes historical notes that help you to create an integrated view of Lahore of the 19th century, of which so many adventurous and romantic accounts exist.

In providing a carefully assembled chronology of the 290 most significant of the 600 states in India, the author provides new research for all scholars of South Asia, as well as Sikkim and the Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan, in the colonial period.

Max Ratek, the notorious Michelangelo of Wall Street takeover artists, quietly plots a takeover battle for a Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio headquartered tire company. Ratek's plan goes awry when the tire company's investor relations professional, who is battling the ravages of MS, prematurely discovers Ratek's scheme and launches a preemptive first strike against this titanic robber baron. Meanwhile, Put-in-Bay resident and Washington Post investigativ...