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In this book Pierre Assouline reveals the life and art of Tintin's Belgian creator, Georges Prosper Remi, better known as 'Hergé'. Assouline has had privileged access to personal papers to explore Hergé's life and work and the fascinating ways in which the two intertwine. He does not shy away from such controversial matters as Hergé's support for Belgian imperialism in the Congo or his relationship with the Nazis during the occupation of Belgium. Hergé's books sold millions of copies throughout the world, but, as Assouline shows, the impact of his work goes far beyond his enormous popularity with children - his pioneering use of clean line drawing had a profound influence on artists from Warhol to Lichtenstein and he revolutionized the comic book art form.

One of the most beloved characters in all of comics, Tintin won an enormous international following. Translated into dozens of languages, Tintin's adventures have sold millions of copies. Yet, despite Tintin's enduring popularity, Americans know almost nothing about his gifted creator, Georges Remi--better known as Hergé.Timed to coincide with Steven Spielberg's long-awaited film The Adventures of Tin Tin: Secret of the Unicorn, here is the first full biography of Hergé available for an English-speaking audience, offering a captivating portrait of a man who revolutionized the art of comics. Granted unprecedented access to thousands of the cartoonist's unpublished letters, Assouline gets behind the genial public mask to take full measure of Hergé's life and art and the fascinating ways in which the two intertwine. Neither sugarcoating nor sensationalizing his subject, he weighs such controversial issues as Hergé's support for Belgian imperialism in the Congo and his alleged collaboration with the Nazis. He also analyzes the underpinnings of Tintin--how the conception of the character as an asexual adventurer reflected Hergé's love for the Boy Scouts as well as his Catholic mentor's anti-Soviet ideology--and relates the comic strip to Hergé's own place within the Belgian middle class. For all his huge success--achieved with almost no formal training--Hergé would say unassumingly of his art, "I was just happy drawing little guys, that's all." A profound influence on a generation of artists such as Andy Warhol and Roy Lichtenstein, the elusive figure of Hergé comes to life in this illuminating biography--a deeply nuanced account that unveils the man and his career as never before. "Highlights yet again that all-too-common divide between the flawed private man and the admirable creative genius.... Those fascinated by the strange lives of creative geniuses may want to read Assouline's fine, if somewhat disillusioning, biography."--Michael Dirda, Washington Post"Will inform and edify America's Tintin devotees."--San Francisco Chronicle

The definitive biography of the greatest photographer of modern times - a vital addition to the library of everyone with an interest in photography. Henri Cartier-Bresson was the eye of the 20th century. His lens chronicled the decisive moments of his time – from Chinese communist victories to the Spanish Civil War and the Liberation of Paris. A co-founder of Magnum Photos, Cartier-Bresson produced unparalleled portraits of his contemporaries, capturing the spirit of Albert Camus, Jean-Paul Sartre and William Faulkner. Cartier-Bresson took Pierre Assouline into his confidence over a number of years, detailing his youthful devotion to surrealism, lifelong passion for drawing, and experiences of war and prison camps. This sensitive biography emerges from a meeting of two minds, revealed with the same truth as one of Cartier Bresson’s photographs.

Good teaching is responsive to individual differences, tailoring instruction to meet the needs of individual learners. In gifted education, students need a curriculum that is differentiated (by level, complexity, breadth and depth), developmentally appropriate and conducted at a more rapid rate. This collection of essays from experts in the field addresses the particular needs educational institutions have in serving their gifted students. Topics include policy and philosophy; specific programme models; supplemental materials and programmes; knowledge and skills that teachers need in their work; international opportunities and possibilities and equity.Many of the points raised are as valid for general education students as for gifted students. Many relate equally well to high school or elementary school. And many apply across the curriculum - not just to mathematics.

This book presents the role of ideology in language contact situations and the scope of its influence on linguistic behavior. It will also provide an important addition to the field of Yiddish linguistics.

Build student success in math with the only comprehensive guide for developing math talent among advanced learners. The authors, nationally recognized math education experts, offer a focused look at educating gifted and talented students for success in math. More than just a guidebook for educators, this book offers a comprehensive approach to mathematics education for gifted students of elementary or middle school age.The authors provide concrete suggestions for identifying mathematically talented students, tools for instructional planning, and specific programming approaches. Developing Math Talent features topics such as strategies for identifying mathematically gifted learners, strategies for advocating for gifted children with math talent, how to design a systematic math education program for gifted students, specific curricula and materials that support success, and teaching strategies and approaches that encourage and challenge gifted learners.

'If you go to Tokyo, I think it becomes very obvious that there's this almost seamless mixture of popular culture and Japanese traditional culture.' – Kazuo IshiguroFrom the youthful maximalism of Harajuku to the luxurious sophistication of Ginza, Tokyo is the city of a thousand styles. With diverse and unique subcultures like the kitsch Sweet Lolitas, the dark and dramatic goths and punks, the retro rockbillys and the elegant and traditional Wa Lolitas, Tokyo is home to an explosion of fashion like no other. This instalment of the beautiful Little Books of City Style series will look at the style evolution of this incredible capital, providing an exquisitely illustrated guide to dressing like a true Tokyoite.

An armchair discovery tour of truly remarkable places, captured in SJ Axelby’s inimitable watercolours. This follow-up volume to SJ Axelby’s Interior Portraits transports the reader to bars, cafes, museums, shops, hotels, tearooms, restaurants, gardens, trains and more, around the world.This is an insider’s guide to the classic, the cool and the quirky, with locations around the world hand picked by SJ and painted in her trademark bright and detailed watercolours. All the featured places have something special, whether that’s a stunning position, centuries of history, designer interiors or a touch of good old-fashioned glamour.The text offers the reader intriguing details and insider knowledge about the history and design of these locations plus there’s also the occasional cocktail recipe! Curated by an artist with an appreciation of the fine details, SJ Axelby’s Painted Travels is a taste-filled tour to delight and inspire the reader. A small selection of the c.60 destinations that are featured in the book: HR Giger Bar, Gruyères, Switzerland (immersive artwork and bar in one)Populart, Seville (selling new and historic ceramics including azulejos tiles)The San Domenico Palace Hotel in Taormina, Sicily (setting for season 2 of The White Lotus)Woodman’s Hut, Scottish Highlands (dark-sky eco hideaway)Chatsworth House (Derbyshire’s most beautiful country house)Parker Palm Springs (Hollywood insiders’ escape)UK leg of the Venice Simpson Orient Express (Golden Age restored train including carriage designed by Wes Anderson)Liberty London (iconic department store)Petersham Nurseries (unique plant nursery and lifestyle venue)

Longlisted for the Wainwright PrizeShortlisted for the Richard Jeffries AwardThe story of one woman's passion for glaciersAs one of the world's leading glaciologists, Professor Jemma Wadham has devoted her career to the glaciers that cover one-tenth of the Earth's land surface. Today, however, these 'ice rivers' are in peril. High up in the Alps, Andes and Himalaya, once-indomitable glaciers are retreating; in Antarctica, meanwhile, thinning ice sheets are releasing meltwater to sensitive marine foodwebs, and may be unlocking vast quantities of methane stored deep beneath them. The potential consequences for humanity are almost unfathomable.Jemma's first encounter with a glacier, as a student, sparked her love of these icy landscapes. There is nowhere on Earth she feels more alive. Whether abseiling down crevasses, skidooing across frozen fjords, exploring ice caverns, or dodging polar bears - for a glaciologist, it's all in a day's work.Prompted by an illness that took her to the brink of death and back, in Ice Rivers Jemma recalls twenty-five years of expeditions around the globe, revealing why the glaciers mean so much to her - and what they should mean to us. As she guides us from the Alps to the Andes, the importance of the ice to crucial ecosystems and human livelihoods becomes clear - our lives are entwined with these coldest places on the planet. This is a memoir like no other: an eye-witness account by a top scientist at the frontline of the climate crisis, and an impassioned love letter to the glaciers that are her obsession.

War, migration, and refugeehood are inextricably linked and the complex nature of all three phenomena offers profound opportunities for representation and misrepresentation. This volume brings together international contributors and practitioners from a wide range of fields, practices, and backgrounds to explore and problematize textual and visual inscriptions of war and migration in the arts, the media, and in academic, public, and political discourses.The essays in this collection address the academic and political interest in representations of the migrant and the refugee, and examine the constructed nature of categories and concepts such as ‘war,’ ‘refuge(e),’ ‘victim,’ ‘border,’ ‘home,’ ‘non-place,’ and ‘dis/location.’ Contributing authors engage with some of the most pressing questions surrounding war, migration, and refugeehood as well as with the ways in which war and its multifarious effects and repercussions in society are being framed, propagated, glorified, or contested.This volume initiates an interdisciplinary debate which re-evaluates the relationship between war, migration, and refugeehood and their representations.

From Carrie Bradshaw to Grace Jones, Blair Waldorf and beyond, New York City is the bold fashion capital of the world. New York Fashion Icons is your ultimate guide to all of the key tastemakers, artists, musicians, writers, actors and characters who define the style of the city throughout history. Discover each era, from Truman Capote's swans to 70s disco, from 90s supermodels to grunge, through 2000s uptown chic and contemporary legends from all walks of life. Whether your forever icon is Audrey Hepburn in Breakfast at Tiffany's or Lil' Kim at the Met Gala, this curated selection takes in the full spectrum of style that the Big Apple has to offer.Featuring dozens of images and written by bestselling author and native New Yorker Kristen Bateman, consider this a love letter to the everlasting fashion of NYC.Contents include:Fran DrescherGossip GirlDiane KeatonMadonnaDapper DanIris ApfelAndré Leon TalleyGrace JonesChloë SevignyPatti SmithAmanda LeporeLil' KimThe OlsensAnna SuiMarc Jacobs, and more

A beautifully illustrated guide on how to transform your everyday outfits, Gucci-style.Bring the defining principles of Gucci's style to your own wardrobe with this celebration of one of the world's most renowned fashion houses. From channelling the super brand with your beauty choices, finding your inner extrovert in the clothes you choose, and even bringing the influence of the house's equestrian beginnings into your streetwear - this is an essential handbook for going Gucci, your way.Including the stories, history and personalities who have defined a legacy like no other, there's no better companion for fans of Gucci.

A stunning, practical guide to making your everyday wardrobe more Louis Vuitton. Be inspired by the 10 defining principles that have made Louis Vuitton the global fashion leader it is today. From the label's must-have looks to the trends its roster of influential designers started on its global catwalks, discover how to elevate existing pieces in your closet and carefully select new ones, to take your outfits to the next level.Covering the history and stories behind this iconic fashion house, as well as step-by-step instructions, graphics and photo inspiration, this a must-read for any admirers of the impeccable style of Louis Vuitton.

The epicentre of classic chic, the birthplace of haute couture, the setting for a thousand romantically fashionable moments: Paris is known as the capital of elegance for a reason.From the iconic luxury of the ateliers of Chanel, Dior and Saint Laurent to the breezy sophistication of iconic and eclectic Parisiennes including Vanessa Paradis, Jeanne Damas, Josephine Baker and Simone de Beauvoir, the City of Light is the home of fashion.Little Book of Paris Style is the beautifully illustrated and expertly written guide to the signatures of Parisian style, the iconic designers, the mythical staples of a Parisian wardrobe and the icons who have made it into the city of effortless chic.Let personal stylist, fashion writer and Parisienne Aloïs Guinut be your local guide to the ultimate fashion destination.

From Carrie Bradshaw to Grace Jones, and from Nicki Minaj to Blair Waldorf, New York is the fashion 'it girl' capital of the world.Home of both laid-back street style and the luxury of the MET Gala, New York has earned its reputation as one of the most stylish capitals in the world. From the eclectic looks of Brooklyn to chic Manhattan elegance, it is a city that hums with style. This instalment of the beautiful Little Books of City Style series will explore the fashion history of the city that never sleeps, providing an exquisitely illustrated guide to dressing like a Native New Yorker.

Explore Paris with 10 large-scale, fold-out maps for each of the city’s neighbourhoodsDetails of more than 300 places to visit – museums, parks, galleries, historical sites, restaurants, music venues and shopsAll the practical advice you need – including getting around and where to stay – plus a transport mapPLUS BRAND NEW PAGES...Ten must-see sightsThemed walks: Le Marais; The Banks of the Seine; The Canals of East ParisParis in 3 days; plus day trips close to the cityParis on a budget

Sail away to the Cyclades with this luxurious, clothbound book of nearly 300 stunning photographs, accompanied by a playlist to immerse yourself fully in the ambiance of the Greek islands.At the crossroads of the Aegean and Mediterranean Seas, a string of Greek islands glitters under the sun. These lands are said to be blessed by the gods - they are the cradle of Artemis and Apollo, and the place where Dionysus and Ariadne met. White cliffs plunge into salty, turquoise waters, secret coves invite reverie and traces of history are nestled among the wild grasses. In the winding alleys of bright blue and white, the inhabitants of these islands cultivate an ancient way of life. This is a place where you find yourself dreaming, dazzled by the light of the sun setting over the sparkling waters which cradle these ancestral lands.Let yourself be carried away on a unique journey, far from crowds and the expected...

Escape to the French Riviera with this luxurious, clothbound book of nearly 300 stunning photographs, accompanied by a playlist to immerse yourself fully in the ambiance of southern France.A source of inspiration for many of the world's greatest painters and most illustrious writers, the French Riviera has always offered fabulous views. Its harsh sunlight shapes the contrasts and contours of the entire coastline. It sweeps across the sea's shades of blue, illuminates the ochre cliffs and enhances the pastel-coloured façades of Nice's bustling narrow streets. Beneath the veneer of luxury in Cannes or Saint-Tropez lies an almost raw sensuality that hangs in the air of the unassuming villages of Saint-Paul-de-Vence or Èze.Whether at a craft market, a traditional festival or during a break in the shade of a stone pine, the French Riviera charms every traveller with its gentle way of life and elegance.Let yourself be carried away on a unique journey, far from crowds and the expected...