Un atlas illustré des spots de surf les plus légendaires et méconnus du monde - et ce qui les rend si remarquables.
Le surf, c'est un mode de vie avec toujours plus d'adeptes. Ce sport fascinant est une perpétuelle invitation au voyage et à l'exploration. Cet atlas rassemble les meilleurs spots du monde et leurs histoires extraordinaires.
Surfer les vagues sous l'aurore boréale en Islande ; faire une randonnée à travers la toundra arctique pour arriver à un site unique ; braver les vagues monstrueuses de Mavericks en Californie. Ce livre nous emmène dans des endroits aussi insolites que mythiques, où le surf devient presque un rituel sacré.
• La compilation de 20 à 25 circuits moto à couper le souffle dans les régions les plus reculées du globe, pour goûter à l'ivresse des routes de l'aventure • Un titre co-écrit par Jordan Gibbons, rédacteur pour Built • Des textes exclusifs de Jordan Gibbons sur des professionnels reconnus du monde motocycliste - un mélange équilibré d'histoires inspirantes, d'astuces pratiques et de conseils d'experts pour planifier vos propres aventures
Our latest collaboration with Marcos Farina and the followup to the much-loved and popular Little Gestalten board books, The Animal Show and How Many Birds?, Fishing For Shapes explores first shapes in Marcos' colorful and fun way - with underwater creatures!
Découverte du voyage en fourgonnette aménagée. Voici les véhicules qui permettent de nouvelles aventures avec tout le confort du monde. La vie nomade montre comment la créativité et l'ingénuité peuvent transformer une fourgonnette en un chaleureux petit foyer mobile. Certains sont minimalistes, d'autres proposent des conforts plus rustiques et d'autres encore sont de véritables emblèmes du design. Vivre dans un Overlander sur les routes glacées du cercle polaire ; traverser l'Afrique dans un bus scolaire converti ; travailler et surfer sur les côtes sauvages dans un multivan : cela devient réalité pour un week-end, une semaine ou plusieurs années. Ce livre traite d'un mode de vie qui redéfinit la mobilité et des véhicules qui le rendent possible.
Step into the new era of architecture and design with Prefabricated Architecture, a well-curated collection of prefabricated and modular housing as well as cultural and office buildings. This book explores the unlimited possibilities of prefabricated and modular construction, looks at its various applications, and locks into how these technologies have been used throughout the history of design.
Whether a design professional, a homeowner, or an architecture lover, Prefabricated Architecture inspires the reader to improve their practice through innovative solutions, and find a perfect house to be constructed in just a few days.
Les itinéraires à vélo les plus emblématiques du monde Rien n'est comparable avec le simple plaisir d'un tour à bicyclette, disait John F. Kennedy. Tous tous les ans, de plus en plus de gens partent à la découverte de leur pays - ou de nouvelles regions - à vélo. Voyager en deux roues, c'est être indépendant, se rapprocher de la nature et rencontrer du monde. Ici, Stefan Amato, cyclotouriste de longue date et expert en la matière, présente les tours emblématiques dont rêvent tous les adeptes de cette façon de voyager. La Transpyrénéenne entre la France et l'Espagne, la Ruta Austral en Patagonie, l'Itarod en Alaska et d'autres encore. Amato nous plonge dans l'histoire et la géographie de ces trajets et il nous donne des conseils sur la préparation, sur l'équipement, sur les particularités de chaque itinéraire. Ce livre s'adresse autant aux amateurs de cyclotourisme qu'à ceux qui viennent de découvrir la magie et le simple plaisir d'un tour à bicyclette.
Savile Row is the home of hand tailoring. This short street is home to many of the world's finest tailoring houses, a street where for over 200 years royals, rock stars, and giants of the business and political worlds have come to have their clothes cut, sewn and fitted. Patrick Grant, co-owner of Savile Row tailors Norton & Sons, describes the long-standing traditions of craftsmanship that are maintained in the workrooms of this quiet corner of London's Mayfair - a fascinating and uniquely storied world. He celebrates the extraordinary ecosystem, from the British weavers and cloth houses to the trimmings merchants, that allows Savile Row to flourish.
Grant shines a light on the captivating story of Savile Row, the painstaking processes required to create a bespoke garment, and the story of his personal experiences on this most famous thoroughfare. This book details, for the first time, the complete tailoring methods of several of Savile Row's finest sewing tailors, providing a detail
Get ready to join Emma and Louis as they begin Exploring Space! See incredible sights, discover the secrets of the cosmos and learn all about the amazing planets, stars, galaxies, the incredible technology and even the people who travel to space!
Most living things are active as long as the sun shines on the sky, but at dusk, when the light dims, life continues. The moonlight illuminates the Earth, plants come to life, animals awaken and some organisms glow like jewels in the dark. For these creatures, plants and natural phenomena, the night falls and another day begins.
Down at the beach you can do so many things! You can build sand castles, play paddles or frisbee, go canoeing, jump from rocks, stand up paddle boarding, search for treasures or watch the sunset! The Beach is a lovely visual journey for young children, all about the joy of being outside in nature. Let's go on an adventure!
Some species have to hunt to eat, and the different ways that animals hunt and fish for their food are absolutely fascinating! From animals that need to chase their prey, to others that deceive, pretend, poison, and even hypnotise their victims ... Welcome to an incredible world in which putting food on your plate is an art-whether it's eat, or be eaten!
The oceans are the lifeblood of our planet, a source of wonder, beauty, and inspiration. In this breathtaking photo book, Chris Burkard, world-renowned outdoor photographer and explorer, takes us on a journey across the seven seas.
From the rugged shores of the North Atlantic to the tranquil waters of the tropics, Burkard's lens captures the stunning diversity and ever-changing beauty of the world's oceans. With each turn of the page, readers are transported to a different corner of the globe, immersing themselves in natural splendor.
But The Oceans is more than just a collection of stunning photographs. It's a call to action, a reminder of the urgent need to protect and preserve our fragile blue planet. Through his art, Burkard encourages us to see the oceans not just as a resource to be exploited, but as a source of wonder and inspiration that deserves our respect and stewardship. Dive into The Oceans and experience the awe-inspiring beauty of the world's deep blue waters.
With their understated beauty and holistic design, Mediterranean homes are a perennial source of inspiration.
The Mediterranean home has an ongoing influence on residential architecture and interior design: from classical to rural styles to more grounded spaces that interweave form and function. Blending the inside and the outside, bringing together traditional features with contemporary elements, Mediterranean houses connect with their environments and the local culture.
The Mediterranean Home looks at architecture, at interior design, decoration and furniture, at how vegetation and rock provide both shade and colorful warmth. It showcases old buildings converted into modern homes in various regions and coastal hinterlands and celebrates the unique Mediterranean aesthetic that continues to inspire a sense of home and comfort around the globe.
Fresh apples, curious fruit-loving creatures, and a great friendship - this is a picture book for all tastes. Sun and his whitetailed dog, Shiro, love to explore together, spending their days savoring the beauty of the outdoors. This book follows them into the forest in search of delicious, shiny red apples that grow during the fall season. Along the way they meet a curious little creature called Polka-Dot Snake?a slithering friend who happens to love apples even more than them. The problem is, he's eating too many of them, and too fast. At its core, Sun and Shiro and the Polka-Dot Snake is about more than apples. It is a charming tale of friendship that consequently educates young readers about healthy eating without pointing a moral finger.
In the search for the sweet spot where nature and modern-day living meet, The House of Green delivers solutions for a perfect blend of both worlds.
Longing for nature is no strange feeling for anyone. We dream about forests and waterfalls whenever we need a minute to breathe and relax. But what if the calming lushness were a part of our daily life and work?
The House of Green is a collection of the most stunning architecture and interiors incorporating nature in their designs, that explores the benefits of this approach to homes, workplaces, and more. Whether you are a design lover looking to revamp your home or a designer searching for new professional solutions, we invite you to dive in and fully experience The House of Green through the immersive visual pages inside.
Spend a day in the mountains, exploring new places and enjoying the incredible sights! You can hike, go camping or climbing, you can see the amazing wildlife or, depending on the weather, swim or even play in the snow! The Mountain is a beautiful visual journey for young children, all about the joy of being outside in nature. Let's go on an adventure!
Combine concrete's stoicism with luscious vegetative environments and you get to the language of tropical modernism. In continuity with its founding principles from the mid 20th century, today's architectural visionaries renew the use of raw materials, such as exposed concrete, to explore functionality rather than aesthetics.
No matter if works are created in total symbiosis with the tropical landscape or surrounded by flourishing nature, Concrete Jungle presents the dichotomy of the rough material being softened by interaction with the interior and exterior. When gray meets green a never ending range of impressions awakens.
Just as our daily lives are a constellation of various elements, the perfect interior is a collection of components bound within the same story. Studio Aisslinger's interiors are just that -- every detail of the spaces is its own masterpiece, as well as an inherent part of a bigger picture.
Exploring legendary German designer Werner Aisslinger's original approach to public spaces, Spatial Storytelling delves into the concepts behind the office, hospitality and living interiors that are both playful and functional. From workplace hammocks to semi-private cosy nooks in a hotel lobby, these spaces are a combination of creativity, pragmatism and elegance that surprise with every turn of the page.
Goliath est grand. Très grand. Bien plus grand que tous les enfants de son âge. Goliath se sent seul et isolé. Pour essayer de trouver sa place dans le monde, il quitte sa maison et son village. Dans ses aventures, il rencontre l'océan, il rencontre le soleil, et finalement la lune qui lui révèle que nous sommes tous différents et que c'est ce qui rend chacun de nous unique. Goliath est une histoire émouvante et poétique qui résonnera avec tout enfant se confrontant à l'altérité.
Escape to the seaside or into the forest and find remote architectural masterpieces that are just as inspiring as your destination. Spanning all continents, Sublime Hideaways presents a selection of houses that encourages planning the next getaway. Meet the starships of modern architecture from the last decade and their futuristic antecedents that still feel contemporary. Be invited to plan your next trip with a view!
The followup to the much-loved Easy Peasy, Little Green Fingers is packed full of even more fun gardening activities for children! These inspiring, creative and simple activities are possible whether you have a backyard, a balcony or even just a windowsill - everyone is welcome to get their hands dirty.
Growing fruits and vegetables, creating fun art projects with nature, learning about the natural world and how plants grow, learning to observe the green spaces around us - all this and more can be found in Little Green Fingers.
Get ready to join Emma and Louis as they Explore the Oceans! Meet incredible creatures, discover the secrets of the deep and learn all about the amazing habitats, geography, ocean climates, the flora and fauna and even the people who live and work on the world's oceans.
What did dinosaurs sound like? What did the dinosaurs eat? Were dinosaurs afraid of spiders? With 20 questions exploring the prehistoric world, you can learn everything you ever wanted to know about dinosaurs in this colorful, illustrated book.
A stunning book about the incredible biodiversity that can be found on planet earth, each spread detailing each habitat and the animals that live there.
Taking readers on a journey to the hot sands of the Sahara desert, the underwater kingdom of the Great Barrier Reef, and the tropical rainforests of the Amazon, all the way to the icy expanse of the Arctic and the beautiful landscape of the Grand Canyon, Animals Everywhere tells us all about some of the fascinating animals that live there and how they are all important to their ecosystem and the world around them.
