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Books > Arts & Architecture > Architecture
The start of a brand new series from bestselling author Fay
Keenan.Life in London has lost its sparkle for Stella Simpson. So
when she gets the opportunity to escape to the country for a year,
it seems too good a chance to miss. In the beautiful Somerset
countryside, the majestic Roseford Hall has been painstakingly
restored and is now ready for its grand opening. And as the writer
in residence, Stella gets to see it all - from the rowdy resident
peacocks, the hidden secrets of the Hall, to befriending the Lord
of the Manor himself. At the other end of Roseford, single father,
Chris Charlton is facing his own refurbishment woes. Rocked by a
tragedy two years previously, his plans for crumbling Victorian
wreck Halstead House are as stuck as he is. As Roseford Hall
prepares to welcome a new era, and Halstead House's future is under
threat, Chris and Stella find themselves drawn to one another. Can
they finally leave their pasts behind, and will Chris and Stella be
able to embrace their new beginnings together - or apart... Escape
to the beautiful, idyllic English countryside with Fay Keenan.
Romantic, feel-good and utterly charming, this is perfect for all
fans of Julie Houston, Cathy Bramley and Holly Martin. What authors
and readers say about Fay Keenan's novels: 'This novel has such a
gorgeous setting. A lovely light read and the perfect book to pack
in your suitcase and take on holiday. Recommended.' Della Galton 'A
gorgeous rural romance full of warmth and charm.' Victoria Connelly
'Guaranteed to put a spring in your step. Feel-good, frisky and
great fun with a hearty dash of romance and intrigue.' Julie
Houston 'Moving, funny, thoughtful and romantic. Bring on the next
one!' Jenny Kane 'This is a lovely and heart-warming story, that
has a serious side hidden within the romance.' Amazon reviewer 'It
was a wonderful book, guaranteed to put a smile on your face.'
Amazon reviewer 'I was so engrossed in the storyline, which is
thoroughly heart-warming, that I read the entire book without
stopping. I always enjoy Keenan's books and am looking forward to
the next one!' Amazon reviewer
During more than a thousand years before Europeans arrived in 1540,
the native peoples of what is now the southwestern United States
and northern Mexico developed an architecture of rich diversity and
beauty. Vestiges of thousands of these dwellings and villages still
remain, in locations ranging from Colorado in the north to
Chihuahua in the south and from Nevada in the west to eastern New
Mexico. This study presents the most comprehensive architectural
survey of the region currently available. Organized in five
chronological sections that include 132 professionally rendered
site drawings, the book examines architectural evolution from
humble pit houses to sophisticated, multistory pueblos. The
sections explore concurrent Mogollon, Hohokam, and Anasazi
developments, as well as those in the Salado, Sinagua, Virgin
River, Kayenta, and other areas, and compare their architecture to
contemporary developments in parts of eastern North America and
Mesoamerica. The book concludes with a discussion of changes in
Native American architecture in response to European influences.
A celebration of Ukraine's rich cultural heritage, drawing on over
100 of the country's most important works of art and architectural
monuments from prehistory to the present. Showcasing more than one
hundred objects and buildings - from Byzantine icons and wooden
churches to gold-domed cathedrals, folk art, and avant-garde
masterpieces - Treasures of Ukraine chronicles the rich arts and
heritage of a country currently facing destruction and devastation.
The significance of the pieces is explained by renowned artists,
curators, and critics, revealing the nation's complex history and
its impact on the present. From the development of ancient cultures
like Trypillia and Scythia to early states such as Kyivan Rus and
the Cossack Hetmanate, to the dawn of Modernism and the striking
contemporary paintings and political artworks being produced today,
Treasures of Ukraine reminds us that art and monuments represent
powerful sources of collective memory and identity. All proceeds
will be donated to PEN Ukraine, to help Ukrainian authors in need
and support museums in Ukraine.
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