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BioWare, the game team behind the fantasy epic Dragon Age: The Veilguard, invites you to take a look behind-the-scenes and experience their creative journey bringing the world of Thedas to life in this luxuriously oversized, deluxe edition art book!See characters as you've never seen them before—from concept to final design, explore the world and varied cultures of Thedas with splash art designs and props from the beautiful locales in the game, and inspect the armory—examining in detail hundreds of weapons and armor!Created in collaboration with the developers at BioWare, this art book showcases the painstaking detail with which Thedas has been lovingly crafted.The deluxe edition features:An elegant foil-stamped slipcase and coverGilded pagesA ribbon book markerTwo lithographic art prints housed in a sleek portfolioSee the developers’ ideas flow from concept to complete design, and experience Dragon Age: The Veilguard from a new perspective!

Vivienne Westwood Catwalk is an intriguing book written by Alexander Fury. Published by Thames & Hudson Ltd in 2021, this book provides a captivating insight into the world of fashion. Alexander Fury, a renowned author in the fashion industry, weaves an engaging narrative that explores the evolution of Vivienne Westwood's unique style. The book is a must-read for fashion enthusiasts and those interested in understanding more about the fashion industry. The publication year, 2021, is a testament to the contemporary relevance of the themes explored in the book. Thames & Hudson Ltd, the publisher, is known for their commitment to producing quality books that engage and inspire readers. The book is written in English, making it accessible to a wide audience.

Explore the world of BioWare's latest fantasy epic, Dragon Age: The Veilguard, in-depth with this incredible, oversized art book! Uncover the secrets of Thedas, and experience the world through new eyes with stunning concept art!See characters as you've never seen them before—from concept to final design, explore the world and varied cultures of Thedas with splash art designs and props from the beautiful locales in the game, and inspect the armory—examining in detail hundreds of weapons and armor!Created in collaboration with the developers at BioWare, this art book showcases the painstaking detail with which Thedas has been lovingly crafted.

Suitable for those who work with automated text and image design, this work shows examples of working correctly on a conceptual level. It gives the user exact directions for using all of the grid systems presented (8 to 32 grid fields).

Shedding new light on the renowned Renaissance artist, this book examines all of da Vinci's known paintings using recent advances in technology and the latest art historical research.

Eat, Drink, Nap, a captivating book penned by Soho House UK Limited, is a must-read for anyone seeking a balance between life's daily hustle and the need for relaxation. Published by Cornerhouse in 2014, this book is a testament to the author's unique perspective on achieving a well-rounded lifestyle. The genre of this book is hard to pin down as it beautifully merges elements of self-help, lifestyle, and culinary arts. Soho House UK Limited, through this book, guides readers on how to incorporate elements of relaxation into their everyday lives. From tips on what to eat and drink to the importance of taking a nap, the author provides a comprehensive guide to living a more relaxed and fulfilling life. If you're looking for a book that is not only engaging but also provides practical advice, then Eat, Drink, Nap is the perfect choice. Don't miss out on this masterpiece from Cornerstone, a publisher renowned for its wide range of insightful books.

"The new form of timber construction is hybrid! Timber construction is booming, not only because it is environmentally friendly: building in timber is gaining increasing importance particularly in an urban and multistorey setting. Material-optimized hybrid construction makes it possible to leave stereotyped thinking behind, while opening up completely new opportunities for timber architecture.The completely revised and extended edition of this manual conveys essential knowledge about the system and methodology of timber construction - from design and prefabrication to assembly on site. It creates a mutual understanding of all parties involved in the project required for collaboration in the integral planning and building process. It furthermore provides the technical competence needed for a convincing representation of modern timber construction."

Until recently, infrastructure was the backbone of organizations operating software they developed in-house. But now that cloud vendors run the computers, companies can finally bring the benefits of agile custom-centricity to their own developers. Adding product management to infrastructure organizations is now all the rage. But how's that possible when infrastructure is still the operational layer of the company? This practical book guides engineers, managers, product managers, and leaders through the shifts that modern platform-led organizations require. You'll learn what platform engineering is--and isn't--and what benefits and value it brings to developers and teams. You'll understand what it means to approach a platform as a product and learn some of the most common technical and managerial barriers to success. With this book, you'll: Cultivate a platform-as-product, developer-centric mindset Learn what platform engineering teams are and are not Start the process of adopting platform engineering within your organization Discover what it takes to become a product manager for a platform team Understand the challenges that emerge when you scale platforms Automate processes and self-service infrastructure to speed development and improve developer experience Build out, hire, manage, and advocate for a platform team

NatGeo takes you on a photographic tour of the world's most spectacular destinations, inspiring tangible ideas for your next trip. Travel to hundreds of the most breathtaking localesboth natural and man-madeillustrated with vivid images taken by the organization's world-class photographers. These images, coupled with evocative text, feature a plethora of visual wonders: ancient monoliths, scenic islands, stunning artwork, electric cityscapes, white-sand seashores, rain forests, ancient cobbled streets, and both classic and innovative architecture. Loaded with hard service information for each location, Destinations of a Lifetime has it all: when to go, where to eat, where to stay, and what to do to ensure the most enriching and authentic experience.

This selection of 40 stunning houses defines a perfect summer escape for those Scandinavian days that seem to last forever and, at the same time, an ideal place to spend the long winter days.

An understanding of psychologyspecifically the psychology behind how users behave and interact with digital interfacesis perhaps the single most valuable nondesign skill a designer can have. The most elegant design can fail if it forces users to conform to the design rather than working within the blueprint of how humans perceive and process the world around them. This practical guide explains how you can apply key principles in psychology to build products and experiences that are more intuitive and human-centered. Author Jon Yablonski deconstructs familiar apps and experiences to provide clear examples of how UX designers can build experiences that adapt to how users perceive and process digital interfaces.Youll learn:How aesthetically pleasing design creates positive responsesThe principles from psychology most useful for designersHow these psychology principles relate to UX heuristicsPredictive models including Fittss law, Jakobs law, and Hicks lawEthical implications of using psychology in designA framework for applying these principles

Louis Vuitton Catwalk, a stunning masterpiece by Jo Ellison, is a must-have for fashion enthusiasts and book collectors alike. Published in 2018 by Thames & Hudson Ltd, this book offers an exclusive look into the world of high fashion. The book delves into the rich history and exquisite craftsmanship of the Louis Vuitton brand. It provides an unparalleled exploration of the brand's remarkable journey from its inception to its current status as a global fashion powerhouse. The author, Jo Ellison, brilliantly captures the essence of Louis Vuitton's iconic style, making this book a captivating read. This book is a testament to the timeless elegance and innovation that Louis Vuitton represents. Whether you're a fashion aficionado or simply appreciate well-written books, Louis Vuitton Catwalk is a worthy addition to your collection.

The first substantial building monograph on Sigurd Lewerentz's masterpiece of modern religious architecture, St. Mark's church in Bjorkhagen, Stockholm, lavishly illustrated with new photographs and newly drawn plans.

One hundred of the most outstanding photographs taken by photographer, model and Surrealist muse Lee Miller, published in anticipation of the November 2023 release of the film Lee, starring Kate Winslet as Lee Miller Photojournalist, war correspondent, model and Surrealist muse, Lee Miller was one of the most important women photographers of the twentieth century, working in the fields of photojournalism, fashion, portraiture and advertising. This book presents 100 of Miller?s finest works in a single volume. Introduced to photography at an early age, Lee Miller honed her craft in Paris, where she associated with the Surrealists and avant-garde artists including Jean Cocteau and Picasso. Together with Man Ray she accidentally discovered the distinctive technique of solarization to create mesmerizing halo effects. After establishing her own photographic studio in New York, where she became a prominent commercial photographer, she then moved to the Middle East and Europe before becoming the official war photographer for Vogue, a period during which she took many of her most iconic photographs. This evocative book collects Lee Miller?s most famous documentary, fashion, and war works, as well as photographs of Miller, all carefully compiled by her son the photographer Antony Penrose, with a foreword by actress Kate Winslet, who will star as Miller in the film Lee.

The second Material Ultimania volume created for Final Fantasy VII Remake, this deluxe, hardcover book is a must-have for Final Fantasy VII fans and anyone interested in how top-tier video games are made.Packed with art and visual reference materials, Material Ultimania Plus presents a comprehensive collection of assets created during the development of Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade, including FF7R EPISODE INTERmission. In addition to CG art and illustrations of characters, enemies, locations, and more, this volume offers a Q &A interview with director Motomu Toriyama, voice acting scripts, scenario strategies, and other planning material, all accompanied by commentary from the development staff. This full-color, jacketed, hardcover book offers a wealth of insight into the making of one the most beloved RPGs of all time.

Brickwork has long dominated architecture in almost every country in the world. And no wonder, considering the materials needed to produce it can be found virtually everywhere. Its colour reflects the mineral content in local clay, and a variety of brick sizes and construction methods make masonry a highly flexible option for construction.The traditional building material is more in demand today than ever before. Easy to dismantle and recycle, energy-efficient and sustainable, brick can be used across a wide range of applications.Brickwork Buildings S, M, L showcases 30 buildings of various sizes with inspiring photos and in-depth construction details. From small residential buildings, museums and schools to university buildings, cultural centres and even residential towers, the book shows its many potential uses.

Title: Virgil Abloh. Nike. ICONS, Author: Virgil Abloh, Publication Year: 2020-11-15, Publisher: Taschen GmbH, Language: eng

Learn to create and edit images using Adobe PhotoshopAdobe Photoshop Classroom in a Book (2024 release) uses real-world, project-based learning to cover the basics and beyond, providing countless tips and techniques to help you become more productive with the program. For beginners and experienced users alike, you can follow the book from start to finish or choose only those lessons that interest you. Learn to:Correct and improve digital imagesSeamlessly remove backgrounds, repair images, and replace skiesExplore advanced filters that use machine learning and cloud processingSelect subjects with complex outlines, including hair, quickly and preciselyComposite multiple images and combine with typographyEdit video, including transitions and motion effectsEdit camera raw imagesAutomate tasksSave as a Photoshop cloud document to easily edit across desktop and mobile devicesExport your work for web, mobile devices, and printClassroom in a Book�, the best-selling series of hands-on software training workbooks, offers what no other book or training program doesan official training series from Adobe, developed with the support of Adobe product experts.Purchasing this book includes valuable online extras. Follow the instructions in the book's "Getting Started" section to unlock access to:Downloadable lesson files you need to work through the projects in the bookWeb Edition containing the complete text of the book, interactive quizzes, and videos that walk you through the lessons step by stepWhat you need to use this book: Adobe Photoshop (2024 release) software, for either Windows or macOS. (Software not included.)Note: Classroom in a Book does not replace the documentation, support, updates, or any other benefits of being a registered owner of Adobe Photoshop software. This book covers Photoshop on desktop only. It does not address Photoshop on the iPad.

A stunning collection of the best living spaces created and commissioned by the most influential people in interior design

Interviewing is a foundational user research tool that people assume they already possess. Everyone can ask questions, right? Unfortunately, that's not the case. Interviewing Users provides invaluable interviewing techniques and tools that enable you to conduct informative interviews with anyone. You'll move from simply gathering data to uncovering powerful insights about people.

In this sumptuously illustrated history, now in its second edition, Patricia Buckley Ebrey traces the origins of Chinese culture from prehistoric times to the present.

"Known for pushing the boundaries of good taste, John Waters (born 1946) has created a canon of high-shock-value, high-entertainment movies that have cemented his position as one of the most revered and subversive auteurs in American independent cinema. Featuring misfit muses, tributes to his hometown of Baltimore and themes of fetish, obsession and celebrity culture, his renegade films--including Pink Flamingos (1972), Female Trouble (1974), Desperate Living (1977), Hairspray (1988), Serial Mom (1994) and A Dirty Shame (2004)--are irreverent, laugh-out-loud comedies that lovingly draw inspiration from William Castle, Herschell Gordon Lewis, Russ Meyer, Andy Warhol and Pier Paolo Pasolini alike."--

Im äußersten Osten Frankreichs, unweit der Grenze zu Deutschland und der Schweiz, liegt die historische Stadt Mulhouse. Im frühen 19. Jahrhundert wurde sie zu einem führenden Zentrum der Textilherstellung im Land. Heute ist hier das Musée de l'Impression sur Étoffes zu Hause - ein Museum, das sich voll und ganz der Geschichte des Textildrucks vom 17. Jahrhundert bis heute verschrieben hat. Nur wenige namhafte Modeschöpferinnen und Modeschöpfer haben diesen Tempel für Textilien nicht besucht. Mit den zwei Bänden halten Sie den Schlüssel zu seinen Gewölben in den Händen. Virtuos eingefangene Aufnahmen der textilen Sammlungen von vier Kontinenten erzählen auf großformatigen Seiten die Geschichte eines faszinierenden künstlerischen und technischen Abenteuers von den Anfängen in Indien bis zu den allerneuesten Kreationen. In zwei Bänden erwecken neun umfangreich bebilderte Kapitel die chronologisch und thematisch beispiellose Rückschau des Museums auf die Kunst des Textildrucks zu strahlendem Leben. Und diese Reise beginnt in Indien. Band eins geht den fernöstlichen Ursprüngen der Entwürfe nach, die den Textildruck berühmt gemacht haben, und folgt ihrem Weg in die Fabriken Europas. Hinzu kommen Geschichten und Bilder von der Entwicklung neuer Farbpaletten und künstlerischen Neuerungen wie der Toile de Jouy. Der zweite Band blickt zurück auf den unglaublichen Einfallsreichtum der Hersteller und ihrer Designer im 19. und 20. Jahrhundert. Entdecken Sie Kaschmirmotive, die ins Auge springen, und die intensive Leidenschaft für Natur und Blumen unter Napoleon III. in Frankreich, bevor künstlerische Avantgarden und die Moderne die kreative Gestaltung des Textildrucks grundlegend veränderten. Mit fast 900 Schaustücken, die in originalgetreu wiedergegeben sind, reisen Sie durch die außergewöhnliche Vielfalt der Motive und Farben, die dieses Buch für Textilfans jeglicher Couleur zu einer einzigartigen Quelle der Inspiration machen.