The years from 1925 to 1965 were marked by an optimistic belief that the new technologies of industrialization, spread by applying rational ideas to architecture and urbanism, would produce a qualitatively better world. This "Project of Modernity" was concerned with social agenda as well as form, an aspect that is now sometimes forgotten. The expressions of modern architecture were characterized by a number of different twentieth-century movements, dominated by the International Style. In the 1920s several strands of modernism - Expressionism, Futurism, Functionalism, to name only three of the "isms" - converged into an approach to architecture that is termed internationalist. It was an approach that was global not only in its aspirations and its concerns but also in the presentation of its architecture.

The space architecture of Rudolph Schindler Hailing from Vienna, Rudolph Michael Schindler (1887–1953) emigrated to Chicago in 1914, like his lifelong friend and rival Richard Neutra. Eventually hired by Frank Lloyd Wright to work in Los Angeles, Schindler took cues from notions found in Cubism and the International Style to shape his unique vision: a style he called “space architecture,” combining geometrical shapes, bold lines, and materials such as wood and concrete, with space as a medium in its own right, one to be controlled just like color or mass. This radical approach earned Schindler little recognition in his lifetime—but today, he is hailed as one of America’s most important Modernist pioneers. Discover such key projects as the Wolfe House, nestled in a steep hillside; the tree house-like Falk Apartment Building; the Lovell Beach House, recognized as one of the foremost examples of the Modernist canon in America; the Schindler/Chace House, Schindler’s most crucial work and his personal practice and home, which he shared with his family and that of Neutra. From private homes to small commercial buildings, Schindler’s groundbreaking designs heralded a new era of contemporary construction. This collection is complete with a map locating all of the architect’s most renowned projects, detailed entries, floor plans, as well as crisp photography of each structure and its interiors.

A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man (1916) is Joyce's first novel. Written in the modernist style, it traces the religious and intellectual awakening of young Stephen Dedalus, a fictional alter ego of Joyce and an allusion to Daedalus, the consummate craftsman of Greek mythology. Stephen questions and rebels against the Catholic and Irish conventions under which he has grown, culminating in his self-exile from Ireland to Europe.

A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man (1916) is Joyce's first novel. Written in the modernist style, it traces the religious and intellectual awakening of young Stephen Dedalus, a fictional alter ego of Joyce and an allusion to Daedalus, the consummate craftsman of Greek mythology. Stephen questions and rebels against the Catholic and Irish conventions under which he has grown, culminating in his self-exile from Ireland to Europe.

Now in its ninth edition, Watches International has been setting the standard for up-to-date reference guides devoted to luxury timepieces since 2000. At more than 700 pages, Watches International, Volume IX showcases the latest watches from around the world, from every major watchmaker. Hundreds of beautiful full-color photographs show not only the watches' style and exquisiteness, but also the details of their movements, functions, cases, and dials. The text gives an overview of each of the companies' histories.

A Room of One's Own is Virginia Woolf's most powerful feminist essay, justifying the need for women to possess intellectual freedom and financial independence. Based on a lecture given at Girton College, Cambridge, the essay is one of the great feminist polemics, ranging in its themes from Jane Austen and Carlotte Bronte to the silent fate of Shakespeare's gifted (imaginary) sister and the effects of poverty and sexual constraint on female creativity. Virginia Woolf (1882-1941) is regarded as a major twentieth-century author and essayist, a key figure in literary history as a feminist and modernist, and the centre of 'The Bloomsbury Group'. Between 1925 and 1931 Woolf produced what are now regarded as her finest masterpieces, from Mrs Dalloway (1925) to the poetic and highly experimental novel The Waves (1931). She also maintained an astonishing output of literary criticism, short fiction, journalism and biography, including the playfully subversive Orlando (1928) and A Room of One's Own (1929).

Italian architect and designer Gio Ponti (1891-1979) is difficult to pin down. With an extraordinarily prolific output and eclectic style, his oeuvre remains one of the most diverse and groundbreaking in design history. Trained initially in architecture, Ponti soon moved into industrial and interior design, experimenting with ceramics, silverware, and glass. Ponti's key works are spread throughout this extensive overview, including structures of all kinds, from small residential dwellings to high-rise buildings, schools, and office blocks.The home was one of Ponti's recurring interests and central areas of innovation. His talent for total design-a careful consideration of both interior and exterior space-is charted in the glossy reproductions, floor plans, and drawings featured in this edition. Ponti's colorful, carefree, and elegant spaces blended an expressive neoclassicism with emerging modernist sensibility. The founder and nearly lifelong editor of domus magazine never ceased to develop and reinvent his style. From the Denver Art Museum to his collection of churches, from bespoke homeware to the symbol of modern Milan, the Pirelli Tower, this monograph provides an introduction to Ponti's exuberant creativity and illustrious career.

From Lagos to Mexico City, Australia to the Caribbean, Toronto to Los Angeles, Darjeeling to rural New Zealand, London to New York - twenty-two bestselling crime writers from diverse cultures come together from across the world in a razor sharp and deliciously sinister collection of crime stories. Featuring Oyinkan Braithwaite, Abir Mukherjee, S.A. Cosby, Silvia Moreno-Garcia, J.P. Pomare, Sheena Kamal, Vaseem Khan, Sulari Gentill, Nelson George, Rachel Howzell Hall, John Vercher, Sanjida Kay, Amer Anwar, Henry Chang, Nadine Matheson, Mike Phillips, Ausma Zehanat Khan, Felicia Yap, Thomas King, Imran Mahmood, David Heska Wanbli Weiden and Walter Mosley.

New Close-up help learners get closer to the world through dynamic photography, video and real-world stories from National Geographic. Relevant, global topics, paired with a comprehensive four-skills syllabus, promote the key language and life skills teenagers need to succeed in international exams, in the classroom and in their future careers. Features Up-to-date authentic content from around the world engages teenagers and stimulates learning. Updated exam-style tasks and tips build learner confidence for international exam success. ‘Live well, study well’ lessons equip learners with academic and personal skills, with a focus on wellbeing. Teaching support resources, including a comprehensive Teacher’s Book and updated suite of digital components, help secondary classrooms achieve success.

New Close-up help learners get closer to the world through dynamic photography, video and real-world stories from National Geographic. Relevant, global topics, paired with a comprehensive four-skills syllabus, promote the key language and life skills teenagers need to succeed in international exams, in the classroom and in their future careers. Features Up-to-date authentic content from around the world engages teenagers and stimulates learning. Updated exam-style tasks and tips build learner confidence for international exam success. ‘Live well, study well’ lessons equip learners with academic and personal skills, with a focus on wellbeing. Teaching support resources, including a comprehensive Teacher’s Book and updated suite of digital components, help secondary classrooms achieve success.

New Close-up help learners get closer to the world through dynamic photography, video and real-world stories from National Geographic. Relevant, global topics, paired with a comprehensive four-skills syllabus, promote the key language and life skills teenagers need to succeed in international exams, in the classroom and in their future careers. Features Up-to-date authentic content from around the world engages teenagers and stimulates learning. Updated exam-style tasks and tips build learner confidence for international exam success. 'Live well, study well' lessons equip learners with academic and personal skills, with a focus on wellbeing. Teaching support resources, including a comprehensive Teacher's Book and updated suite of digital components, help secondary classrooms achieve success.

New Close-up help learners get closer to the world through dynamic photography, video and real-world stories from National Geographic. Relevant, global topics, paired with a comprehensive four-skills syllabus, promote the key language and life skills teenagers need to succeed in international exams, in the classroom and in their future careers. Features Up-to-date authentic content from around the world engages teenagers and stimulates learning. Updated exam-style tasks and tips build learner confidence for international exam success. 'Live well, study well' lessons equip learners with academic and personal skills, with a focus on wellbeing. Teaching support resources, including a comprehensive Teacher's Book and updated suite of digital components, help secondary classrooms achieve success.

New Close-up help learners get closer to the world through dynamic photography, video and real-world stories from National Geographic. Relevant, global topics, paired with a comprehensive four-skills syllabus, promote the key language and life skills teenagers need to succeed in international exams, in the classroom and in their future careers. Features Up-to-date authentic content from around the world engages teenagers and stimulates learning. Updated exam-style tasks and tips build learner confidence for international exam success. 'Live well, study well' lessons equip learners with academic and personal skills, with a focus on wellbeing. Teaching support resources, including a comprehensive Teacher's Book and updated suite of digital components, help secondary classrooms achieve success.

New Close-up help learners get closer to the world through dynamic photography, video and real-world stories from National Geographic. Relevant, global topics, paired with a comprehensive four-skills syllabus, promote the key language and life skills teenagers need to succeed in international exams, in the classroom and in their future careers. Features Up-to-date authentic content from around the world engages teenagers and stimulates learning. Updated exam-style tasks and tips build learner confidence for international exam success. ‘Live well, study well’ lessons equip learners with academic and personal skills, with a focus on wellbeing. Teaching support resources, including a comprehensive Teacher’s Book and updated suite of digital components, help secondary classrooms achieve success.

New Close-up help learners get closer to the world through dynamic photography, video and real-world stories from National Geographic. Relevant, global topics, paired with a comprehensive four-skills syllabus, promote the key language and life skills teenagers need to succeed in international exams, in the classroom and in their future careers. Features Up-to-date authentic content from around the world engages teenagers and stimulates learning. Updated exam-style tasks and tips build learner confidence for international exam success. ‘Live well, study well’ lessons equip learners with academic and personal skills, with a focus on wellbeing. Teaching support resources, including a comprehensive Teacher’s Book and updated suite of digital components, help secondary classrooms achieve success.

New Close-up help learners get closer to the world through dynamic photography, video and real-world stories from National Geographic. Relevant, global topics, paired with a comprehensive four-skills syllabus, promote the key language and life skills teenagers need to succeed in international exams, in the classroom and in their future careers. Features Up-to-date authentic content from around the world engages teenagers and stimulates learning. Updated exam-style tasks and tips build learner confidence for international exam success. ‘Live well, study well’ lessons equip learners with academic and personal skills, with a focus on wellbeing. Teaching support resources, including a comprehensive Teacher’s Book and updated suite of digital components, help secondary classrooms achieve success.