Libros

An in-depth look at Argentina's A-4 Skyhawk operations in the Falklands War, featuring firsthand pilot accounts and key air-naval engagements.Developed in the early 1950s for the US Navy and US Marine Corps, the Douglas A-4 Skyhawk first flew in June 1954. A compact, lightweight, and versatile (...)

Artemisia Gentileschi has been the subject of much attention in recent decades. Research dedicated to her has, however, often returned a stereotyped and reductive image of the artistic universe and personality of the painter. The professional figure of Gentileschi, who was able to move with great (...)

A detailed celebration of the Elizabethan house, its interiors, collections and the Capability Brown parkland.

In an age where cities swell and hum with endless demands, a quiet exodus is unfolding. Fueled by a yearning to escape the pressures of modern life, a new generation trades urban density for open skies, slower rhythms, and homes shaped by something more intentional. Though rooted in rural settings, (...)

French carrier aviation traces its origins to the Foudre, a highly original ship initially designed to carry torpedo boats into action but later converted into a seaplane carrier. During the First World War this was supplemented by a number of merchant ships requisitioned to support aircraft and (...)

The first book from today's leading garden magazine, renowned for its stylish features, outstanding photography, and top-notch garden writing full of insights and advice. The editors have selected over fifty of their favorite gardens in a mix of scales and in a variety of climates to appeal to (...)

This beautifully illustrated volume celebrates the Japanese art of arranging flowers with reproductions of classical seventeenth-century artworks from the New York Public Library's Spencer Collection.Meticulous reproductions of sublime paintings showcase rikka, the oldest and most traditional form (...)

Rarely seen watercolors by the greatest English artists of the 19th century, beautifully reproduced.Curated and introduced by Ian Warrell, the leading expert on Turner, this selection from the fabled Hickman Bacon collection is one of the finest groups of British watercolors in existence, and (...)

Whether designing lavish private homes, popular hotels, or notable public buildings, Luis Bustamante is known for creating warmth and elegance in a fresh modernist style. Combining classical and contemporary aesthetics, Bustamante approaches each project with a holistic sensibility, considering (...)

This book is the only complete guide in English to the Regia Marina, the Italian navy with which Mussolini fought World War II. Starting with the historical background, it describes how the navy developed, how it was organized, the facilities that supported it, and the operations it conducted both (...)

This is one of the few books to focus on the full range of Cuban architecture, both geographically and stylistically. It is an insider's view, presented by a lauded Cuban architectural historian, made available at a time when the country is on the verge of re-opening to American tourists. The book (...)

The truth is that a garden is like a tightrope without a net. It is always unique, and it demands courage and an untethered mind.