Judith Dupré Volgorde van de boeken (chronologisch)

Two thousand years ago, a girl from Nazareth said “yes” and became the Mother of God, embodying a complex legacy of devotion and controversy. Mary, both a mother and a virgin, has captivated the human imagination for centuries, and her relevance feels particularly poignant today. Judith Dupré offers an intimate exploration of this beloved figure through poignant stories and essays that highlight Mary’s artistic, cultural, and historical impact while connecting her human journey of love, compassion, and strength to our modern lives. Accompanied by stunning visuals, from classic Renaissance art to contemporary images, Dupré provides insights into Mary as both a mother and a religious icon. Her visits to significant Marian pilgrimage sites—such as Lourdes and Fatima—underscore her quest to find personal meaning in Mary’s life. The book also explores Mary’s significance in Islam, revealing her as a central figure beyond Catholicism. Dupré shares experiences from the Holy Land, where the spirit of generosity reflects Mary’s essence, and addresses themes of hardship, from refugee camps to personal struggles like divorce and raising a child with autism. This exploration invites readers to recognize the miracles, both large and small, in their own life journeys.

Der hochformatige Bildband stellt 50 berühmte Wolkenkratzer bzw. spektakuläre, hohe Gebäude in der Reihenfolge ihrer Fertigstellung mit ausdrucksvollen Schwarzweissabbildungen und kompetenten, gut verständliche Erläuterungen zu den Architekten, der Entstehung, Funktion und Bedeutung der Gebäude vor. Eine Liste der 100 höchsten Gebäude der Welt ist ebenfalls vorhanden.

From skyscrapers to parking structures, from the Stock Exchange to the historic townhouses of Harlem, the buildings of New York are as diverse as its culture—and they are artfully photographed here by Jorg Brockmann. Essential information, history, and background stories about each one, along with neighborhood maps and useful sidebars, make this the last word on New York buildings large and small. Bill Harris is a veteran New York historian and writer who has also logged many miles as a tour guide. Jorg Brockmann is an accomplished photographer whose talent matches the scale of the project. Together, they have created a feast for lovers of architecture and of great photography, as well as devotees of New York City. Now in a well-priced and easy-to-carry paperback edition, One Thousand New York Buildings is the ultimate guide to the Great American City.

Introduction by Frank O. Gehry. Opening to a dazzling full-yard span, this panoramic tour introduces more than fifty of the world's greatest bridges in 200 high-quality black-&-white photographs and an engaging text that sheds light on the historical and technological background of constructions that range from the ancient Roman Pont du Gard to the newly constructed Tsing Ma bridge in Hong Kong.

Skyscrapers is a lavish and appropriately soaring celebration of the world's most spectacular buildings. From the ancient Lighthouse at Alexandria to the Leaning Tower of Pisa, from the Empire State Building to the Petronas Towers in Malaysia, the 50 buildings represented in this magnificent book leap off the page in words and more than 200 rich, duotone images. This unique volume includes facts-at-a-glance for each building, visual comparisons of heights, and quotes from a variety of architects and experts--all accompanying stunning full-page photos of each structure. "An eye-popping shelf-scraper...an elevating experience." -Gene Shalit, "Today" "Breathtaking. Magnificent. Unique. Very special. Exquisite. One-of-a-kind. Well researched. Beautifully designed." -Robert J. Bruss, Tribune Media Services