Nick Yapp Books

nstantly acquire all the knowledge you need to pass as an expert in the world of poetry and verse (bluffers might be surprised to discover that there is a difference). Never again confuse an anapest with a distich, a panegyric with a polemical, or a haiku with someone clearing their throat.

From Victorian factories to the peace marches against the Iraq war, this collection of over 700 unique images paints a telling portrait of the world from 1900 to the present day. Focusing on both the high-profile and the personal, the camera offers an amazing insight into the gradual unfolding of our modern history. Captions and accessible explanatory text support this revelation of the breadth of human experience over more than a century - war and peace, depression and recovery, art and entertainment, sport and leisure, and the bizarre everyday incidents that the camera has saved for posterity.

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Note that this book is trilingual with all text written in English, German and French. The Hulton Getty Picture Collection Decades of the 20th Century Dekaden des 20.Jahrhunderts Décennies du XXe siècle The Jazz Age, Silent films and strident music. Outrageous fashions and inventions. Revolutions in transport, economic chaos and the first chill winds of Fascism and the Depression - in hundreds of moving and shattering images. Das Zeitalter des Jazz, Stummfilme und schrille Misik. Extravagante Mode und geniale Erfdungen. Die Revolution des Transportwesens, Wirtschaftschaos und die ersten Vorboten des Feschismus und der Großen Depression - in Hunderten von bewegender und erschütternden Aufnahmen. L'âge du jazz. Des films muets et une musique stridente. Une mode extravagante et des inventions farflues. La révolution des transportes, le chaos économique et les premiers signes inquiétants du fascisme et de la crise économique - des centaines de photographies émouvantes et bouleversantes.

"In a unique collection of hundreds of photographs, first volume of "150 years of photo journalism" give a visual record of the years 1850 to 1918, the last and greatest period of European dominance of the world in culture, science and the weapons of destruction. This is the story of an age when Europe sent traders, soldiers, missionaries and administrators to every continent; when ne'er-do-wells sought gold in California and Australia; when guilty fugitives sailed or steamed to countries raw or ripe for exploitation; and when hundreds of thousands of innocent emigrants fled poverty and persecution in Europe to seek a fairer future across the Atlantic. This is the picture history of a world that plunged from sailing ship to submarine, that soared into the skies with the first heavier-than-air machines, that caused panic in the streets with horseless carriages, and amazed its inhabitants with the telephone and telegraph. From the Crimean War to the Peace of Versailles, from the building of the Eiffel Tower to the sinking of the Titanic, from the crinoline to the one piece bathing suit, "150 years of photo journalism" covers the joys and horrors, the triumphs and disasters, the everyday and the extraordinary of the first slab of history to be caught by the camera." -- Inside front cover

Lavishly illustrated with full text, creates a full portrait of this vibrant city.

A rogues gallery of murderers and mobsters, cannibals and con artists, outlaws and assassins.

Someday, somewhere, someone will hurl a name at you that you don't recognize, a balladeer of whom you know nothing. This book teaches you when to smile gently and bluff.

For almost 900 years, from 1066 to the mid-20th century, Britain was physically separated from the rest of Europe. The Channel was narrow enough to allow early trade with near neighbors, but wide enough to make it impossible for any army, no matter how strong, to invade, & the British Isles remained inviolate & unplundered. This remarkable book, issued by The Hulton Getty Picture Collection, provides a comprehensive visual documentation of the past millennium in British history. Each page is filled with photographs & illustrations that bring the people, places & events to life -- there are over 1,000 color & B&W illustrations. Also includes maps & timelines.

Explore the raison d'etre behind the Gallic facade with humor and style.

Published on 24th May 2005 to celebrate the Centenary of the British Olympic Association, Chasing Gold presents a unique collection of breathtaking contemporary and archival photographs, charting the achievements of the men and women who brought Olympic glory to Britain. With the book comes the Chasing Gold CD-Rom, with full statistical details of all British Olympians in every Olympic event at every Olympic Games since 1896.

A pictorial look at events and people from around the world during the 1940s. Text is in English, German and French.

Featuring black-and-white and colour photographs, this volume aims to lead observers through 150 years of the history of photo-journalism. Including both everyday life and the grandest events, it conveys the ideals and fears of the decades.

Un ritratto di Londra in tutto il suo splendore, con un ricco apparato iconografico e testi ricchi di informazioni.

A collection of photographs that depict life in the 1920s, grouped in the categories of movers and shakers, haves and have-nots, work, leisure, entertainment, fashion and arts, science, transport, sport, children, and all human life.

Der opulente Bildband ist eine Hommage an die unvergessene Hollywoodlegende Audrey Hepburn. Die wundervollen Bilder, aber auch die Zitate von Zeitgenossen oder von Audrey selbst setzen sich zu einem faszinierenden Porträt der liebreizenden, eher introvertierten Schauspielerin zusammen, deren zarte Schönheit einen Gegenentwurf zu den üppigen Hollywooddiven der fünfziger und sechziger Jahre darstellte. Das Buch zeigt die zierliche Schauspielerin in ihren Paraderollen – in Filmszenen, die längst ikonografischen Wiedererkennungswert haben –, genauso wie Abbildungen von Filmplakaten, Aufnahmen der Diva mit berühmten Co-Stars wie Cary Grant, Gregory Peck, Humphrey Bogart oder mit ihrem späteren Ehemann Mel Ferrer. Andere Bilder zeigen sie bei ihrer humanitären Arbeit als UNICEF-Botschafterin – einer Aufgabe, die ihr in ihren letzten Lebensjahren sehr ans Herz gewachsen war. Dieser aufwendig gestaltete und auf hochwertigem Papier gedruckte Fotoband ist ein Fest der Sinne für alle Fans von Audrey Hepburn und ihrer Ära.

Der prachtvolle Bildband ist ein ausdrucksstarkes Porträt der Ausnahmekünstlerin Barbra Streisand. Aus dem reichhaltigen Material entsteht ein faszinierendes Bild des Weltstars und Multitalents: Das Buch präsentiert Fotoaufnahmen ihrer Filme, Fotografien der raren Konzerte, Bilder aus Fotoshootings und von Musicalproduktionen, aber auch solche, die sie jenseits der Kamera oder der Bühne zeigen, sowie Abbildungen von Filmplakaten und Plattenhüllen. Ergänzt wird das Bildmaterial durch kurze Texte, die durch ihr Leben führen. Dieser prächtige Bildband bietet eine einzigartige Retrospektive auf das Multitalent Barbra Streisand von ihren Anfängen in den sechziger Jahren bis zu ihren viel zu seltenen triumphalen Konzerten, die sie 2007 zum ersten Mal nach Europa führten.

Dieser prächtige Fotoband zeigt Marilyn Monroe in all ihren Facetten, mal verführerisch und keck, mal ganz sensibel und ernsthaft. Die Filmographie der Schauspielerin wird durch zahlreiche Filmszenen illustriert, die mit aufschlussreichen Kommentaren versehen sind. Auch hinter den Kulissen wird die Monroe gezeigt, und viele berühmte Kollegen und Weggefährten wie Billy Wilder, Arthur Miller, Joe DiMaggio, Laurence Olivier und Lee Strasberg, die sie gut kannten, kommen in Zitaten zu Wort. Zahlreiche Zitate von Marilyn selbst gewähren einen tiefen Einblick in ihre Welt und ihr durchaus kritisches Selbstbild. Fotos aus ihrer Jugend und Schnappschüsse von privaten Momenten lassen auch die Privatperson Norma Jean zu Tage treten. Bezaubernde Fotoshootings wie zum Beispiel für den Playboy und für das Cover der Life runden das Bild ab. Die großformatigen Farb- und Schwarzweißaufnahmen sind ein sinnliches Erlebnis und würdigen das Leben und das Schaffen der weltberühmten Blondine angemessen.

This series depicts the events of the twentieth century in a novel way. Fascinating black-and-white photographs from the Getty Images collection put images of the power of an event or the zaniness of new trends right before the viewers' eyes. The force of wars and political conflicts is just as important a theme in these comprehensive volumes as world-shaking innovations in science and technology. These are accompanied by portraits of great personalities in art, politics, and society. The lives of everyday people with their (at the time) common and not-so-common curiosities also com-prise an extensive part of each book: sailing on roller skates in 1929, painted-on nylon stockings in 1947, or a dry cleaner's where the charge for miniskirts varies according to their length SELLING POINTS: * The most fascinating images of a decade in one volume * Clearly organised according to major themes like Politics, Pop, Art, or Sports * Impressive photographs of famous personalities, events, and trends over the course of a decade * Commentary on each picture (English/German/French) * Introductory texts give an overview of each theme in three languages

"Recueil de photographies issues des archives de la collection d'Hulton Getty, qui présentent l'actualité des années 90 dans le monde : les conflits, les tensions d'avant-millénaire, les divertissements, les arts, la mode, le sport, etc.

Terrorism and violence from Beirut to Belfast, from Cyprus to Soweto, from Munich to Mogadishu. The Ayatollah Khomeini, Tricky Dicky Nixon, General Amin, Pol Pot, - young Michael Jackson and ageing Elvis - explosively revealed by the Camera's silent witness.

Why do we travel? Where do we go? How do we get there—and how will we get there in the future? These are just some of the questions asked and answered in this colorful, informative exploration of our man’s to see the world beyond his front door. In generously illustrated chapters that cover such topics as modes of transport, luggage, destinations, accommodations, and travel fashion, Bon Voyage looks at past trends and current practices, stereotypes and oddities, kitsch and class. From Greyhound to the Queen Mary; youth hostels to Hilton Hotels; camera-laden Japanese tourists to housewives in hula skirts; Great Pyramids to the Eiffel Tower, history’s greatest and most notorious travel fads are thoughtfully and amusingly examined. Vintage photographs, classic postcards, and breathtaking vistas accompany a witty, insightful text while numerous sidebars offer intriguing tidbits about everything from passport stamps to the basics of camping. Beautifully designed and produced, this unique volume allows readers to experience the excitement and exoticism of travel, without ever having to leave the living room.

Lebensunterhalt. Arm und Reich. Unruhen. Freizeit. Kino. Unterhaltung und die schönen Künste. Mode. Wissenschaft. Verkehrswesen. Sport. Kinder. Menschliches, Allzumenschliches. Vorbereitung auf den Krieg.

This series depicts the events of the twentieth century in a novel way. Fascinating black-and-white photographs from the Getty Images collection put images of the power of an event or the zaniness of new trends right before the viewers' eyes. The force of wars and political conflicts is just as important a theme in these comprehensive volumes as world-shaking innovations in science and technology. These are accompanied by portraits of great personalities in art, politics, and society. The lives of everyday people with their (at the time) common and not-so-common curiosities also com-prise an extensive part of each book: sailing on roller skates in 1929, painted-on nylon stockings in 1947, or a dry cleaner's where the charge for miniskirts varies according to their length

Die Welt im eisigen Griff des Kalten Krieges. Die Bedrohung durch die Atombombe. Little Rock und Notting Hill, der Ungarn-Aufstand, Suez und Zypern. Die Eroberung des Weltraums - die Höhepunkte und Tragödien einer von Spannungen und Gewalt geprägten Zeit.

The fascinating black-and-white and color photographs in this volume lead observers through almost two centuries of the history of photo journalism. Including both everyday life and the grandest events, the ideals and fears of the decades are conveyed through an exciting perspective. The book will captivate you with its varied and striking images. Viewers will be touched, shocked, amused, or even moved to tears. Photo Journalism is a must for everyone interested in photography and the events of our times.

This series depicts worldwide events of the twentieth century in a novel way. Fascinating black-and-white photographs from the Getty Images collection put images of the power of an event or the zaniness of new trends right before the viewers eyes. The force of wars and political conflicts is just as important a theme in these comprehensive volumes as world-shaking innovations in science and technology. These are accompanied by portraits of great personalities in art, politics, and society. The lives of everyday people with their (at the time) common and not-so-common curiosities also comprise an extensive part of each sailing on roller skates in 1929, painted-on nylon stockings in 1947, or a dry cleaner's where the charge for miniskirts varies according to their length.

Humorné postřehy a příměry o škole, pedagogice, kantorech a žácích z pohledu učitelstva.

"La France" - ta sladká, voňavá, vzrušující, rozverná, smyslná a lehkomyslná Francie, země, která se snaží naučit zbytek planety opravdu žít, opravdu milovat a opravdu se bavit - je v tomto průvodci po nejtajnějších koutech Francouzské duše něžně a vlídně rozpitvána a prohlédnuta ze všech myslitelných i nemyslitelných stran. To vše s nadsázkou, humorem, přehledem - a s láskou!

Xenofobie - iracionální strach z cizinců, někdy snad oprávněný, avšak vždycky nepochopitelný. Xenofobův národnostní průvodce - neuctivý pohled na víru a slabé stránky jednotlivých národů, který téměř vždy zaručuje vyléčení xenofobie. „Francouzi pevně věří tomu, co nazývají le droit, a sice, že všechno se musí dělat tím správným způsobem, na správném místě a ve správném čase. Co nemají rádi a co s gustem ignorují, jsou ona „malá“ nařízení - týkající se parkování, kouření, řízení automobilu, hygieny a kde se může močit a kde nikoliv.“ Motto xenofoba - Varován předem znamená být vyzbrojen předem. Vydání první