World Art History

The Netherlands had a great century in the 1600s, until it all ended about three-fourths of the way along. Trading was all around; business was good. Their vast empire that reached across the world made money from spices, raw materials, metals, and so much more, with an extensive network of ships and merchants, and an entire army fleet. The Dutch Golden Era was a time in Dutch history varying from about 1588 (the start of the Dutch Republic) to 1672 (the "Catastrophe Year"), throughout which Dutch trade, science, and art, and the Dutch armed force, were amongst the world's best.

Juan Quezada, one of Mexico's most famous potters, used his creative gifts to transform his impoverished village of laborers into a thriving artists' community.

Remembering songs from the radio, from dance bands and music halls, from the popular films of the period, and from the ENSA tours that took British entertainers to the troops, this audiobook recaptures the spirit of the World War II years through the music and songs. It includes information about the legendary entertainers of the era, along with 23 full-length original recordings of the songs they made famous.

L'histoire de la comtesse Matilde et de son territoire : L'histoire, les Canossa (les origines, la famille, les biens), les personnages, Mathilde de Canossa, Henri IV, Grégoire VII, Henri V, les châteaux, les paroisses rurales (pievi), les bourgs de l'Apennin, le paysage, l'axe directeur de Mathilde, l'artisanat artistique/l'ars canusina et les produits œnogastronomiques.

Au cours de la Seconde Guerre mondiale, le système Double Cross (en anglais Double Cross System ou XX System, double cross signifiant tromper) était un dispositif de contre-espionnage organisé par le MI5, le service de renseignements britannique actif sur le territoire du Royaume-Uni, qui eut pour finalité la désinformation des services secrets allemands. Des agents nazis ont été capturés et retournés puis utilisés par les Britanniques principalement pour diffuser de fausses informations à leurs officiers-traitants allemands.

The ultimate companion for fans of one of the most popular and groundbreaking animated series of all time. So whether you're a long-time fan or new to the show, Unveiling South Park is the perfect companion for anyone who wants to explore the wild, weird, and wonderful world of South Park....

The Art of Conversation: Twelve Golden Rules is a timeless classic originally published in 1907.