Thomas Elliott – författare

The name 'Armani' embodies the significance of being 'Made in Italy', and a quiet luxury that came to define American power dressing.Beginning in 1970s Milan, Giorgio Armani pared back structure and refined proportion, creating tailoring that felt modern, fluid and quietly authoritative. On the catwalk, he showed a vision of luxury built on restraint, clarity and longevity. On screen, Richard Gere's Armani wardrobe in American Gigolo recast menswear as seductive rather than stiff, while on the Oscars red carpet, Diane Keaton in a stripped-back Armani look demonstrated the ultimate in understatement as glamour. Little Book of Armani tells the story of how - across fragrance, sportswear and evening wear - Armani proved that sophistication often speaks quietly. With 100 images of runway, behind the scenes, on-screen, campaigns and street style, alongside expert text deep-diving every look, this is the ultimate guide to the world of Armani.

From timeless polos and enduring knitwear to celebrated partnerships at Wimbledon and the Olympics, Ralph Lauren represents quality, consistency and style. Redefining everyday luxury while embodying a lifestyle of understated elegance, the brand offers everything from relaxed boat shoes to refined tailoring fit for the Met Gala. Rooted in equestrian heritage and Ivy League tradition, Ralph Lauren has become a symbol of subtle sophistication and a wardrobe mainstay for icons such as Zendaya, Gwyneth Paltrow and Diane Keaton. Through a carefully curated selection of over 100 photographs - including catwalk, archive, advertising, red carpet and street style looks - accompanied by expert text, Little Book of Ralph Lauren charts the rise and rise of an all-American fashion legend.

Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality,  authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product.Extensively revised and updated, this new edition of a classic resource provides powerplant engineers with a full range of information from basic operations to leading-edge technologies, including steam generation, turbines and diesels, fuels and fuel handling, pollution control, plant electrical systems, and instrumentation and control. New material covers various energy resources for power generation, nuclear plant systems, hydroelectric power stations, alternative and cogeneration energy plants, and environmental controls. With over 600 drawings, diagrams, and photographs, it offers engineers and technicians the information needed to keep powerplants operating smoothly into the 21st century.

From timeless polos and enduring knitwear to celebrated partnerships at Wimbledon and the Olympics, Ralph Lauren represents quality, consistency and style. Redefining everyday luxury while embodying a lifestyle of understated elegance, the brand offers everything from relaxed boat shoes to refined tailoring fit for the Met Gala. Rooted in equestrian heritage and Ivy League tradition, Ralph Lauren has become a symbol of subtle sophistication and a wardrobe mainstay for icons such as Zendaya, Gwyneth Paltrow and Diane Keaton. Through a carefully curated selection of over 100 photographs - including catwalk, archive, advertising, red carpet and street style looks - accompanied by expert text, Little Book of Ralph Lauren charts the rise and rise of an all-American fashion legend.

The name 'Armani' embodies the significance of being 'Made in Italy', and a quiet luxury that came to define American power dressing.Beginning in 1970s Milan, Giorgio Armani pared back structure and refined proportion, creating tailoring that felt modern, fluid and quietly authoritative. On the catwalk, he showed a vision of luxury built on restraint, clarity and longevity. On screen, Richard Gere's Armani wardrobe in American Gigolo recast menswear as seductive rather than stiff, while on the Oscars red carpet, Diane Keaton in a stripped-back Armani look demonstrated the ultimate in understatement as glamour. Little Book of Armani tells the story of how - across fragrance, sportswear and evening wear - Armani proved that sophistication often speaks quietly. With 100 images of runway, behind the scenes, on-screen, campaigns and street style, alongside expert text deep-diving every look, this is the ultimate guide to the world of Armani.

"Beauty is the quality or qualities that give pleasure to the senses or mind. These qualities are both tangible and intangible, creating a visual and perceptual experience that stirs an emotional response. This collection of work showcases beauty in architecture and design. We are on a continual exploration of how to make beautiful buildings, spaces, and objects, always developing our knowledge and experience of what is beautiful, as it is manifested and perceived in different ways.While some architects work in one style, continuously refining and perfecting it, I love to explore different styles and to learn, discover, and evolve. I grew up in America and have travelled, lived, and studied around the world. Now in Indonesia for more than thirty years, I bring this broad understanding and perspective to our work, while always being inspired by and embracing Indonesian culture, tradition, and the sharing of ideas. It’s this fusion and approach that sets my work apart.The words you’ve encountered in this book are some of the ways in which we manifest beauty in our work. These words reflect both the physical and sensorial qualities in a design. Sometimes you see them, such as the materiality, palette, and light. Sometimes you feel them, such as anticipation and transitions. These qualities are all highly considered and carefully layered to create residential, commercial, and hospitality spaces that we characterise as “comfort luxury” and that have a positive emotional affect. They are spaces for people to feel at home; oases to enjoy after a long day.Crafting the spaces comes from thoughtful consideration of the journey through a house, and what people will see and feel as they transition from space to space - from public to private, from collective spaces to sanctuaries." - Thomas Elliott (from the Afterword)

Everything has an origin—a point where it begins and takes shape. As an architect, designer, and photographer, Thomas Elliott describes how he visualises architectural spaces through the imagined frame of a photograph, and the essential ideas that underscore his approach to design and give form to PAI’s architecture and interiors. While the architecture itself is alive and dynamic, ever-changing with the light and the people who inhabit the space, the photographs in this collection capture only a moment in time and are testament to what Elliott, with PAI, envisioned. Thomas Elliott: Origins showcases special moments of Elliott and PAI’s recent residential and workplace projects. Presented as an architectural photography book, this superb publication will appeal to architecture and design aficionados, photography enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the creation of beautiful buildings, spaces, objects, and images.

Squish the sea sponge, scrape the rough tree bark and stroke the sheep's fluffy fleece as you get hands-on with the world around you!This tactile book of textures engages with the natural world and encourages children to interact imaginatively with their environment!

Discover the tallest thing in town, count all the conkers in the forest and see how a shark measures up to a seahorse!This interactive book of measuring and counting allows your child to explore scale in real-world settings and develop mathematical skills through play.

The alarm bell is ringing! It's time to slide down the pole and jump into action!Encourage your child's interests as they explore the many layers of life in the fire station. This book is the perfect accompaniment to real-life imaginative role-play.

Snap the popper, tug the zip, tie your laces and more with this fun fastenings book!This hands-on book of fastenings develops fine motor skills and helps your child practise weather-appropriate, independent dressing in an engaging and friendly way.