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At $ 499, 2250 pages and 18 books, through arts and letters of times by Philip M. Soergel is probably the most comprehensive book you can find. Booklist Over the past two decades, emphasis has shifted from history display events in a historical context integration easier. This package provides a multidimensional view of Western civilization, especially covering Egypt old (2675-332 BC), ancient Greece and Rome (1200 BCE-476 CE), Medieval Europe (814-1450 AD), Renaissance Europe (1300-1600 EC), and age of the Baroque and Enlightenment (1600-1800 AD). Similar in organization to Gale America World Eras times and lines, work exposes readers to each historical period through the study of nine different arts and humanities "," Architecture and Design "," Dance "," Fashion "" Literature "," Music, "" Philosophy, "" religion, "" Theater " and "Visual Arts". Each thematic issue in a different chapter, but the connections between the themes highlighted in the text and through referrals. The result is a broader and more inclusive picture of the culture of each period, emphasizing the links between, for example, religion, dance and literature, or between visual arts and architecture. Each chapter is structured in the same way, which contains a chronology, an overview of the development of the subject discussion, "Issues" section, which deals with various movements, schools of thought, and masterpieces that characterize discipline at this time, a handful of biographies of important people, and a list of documentary sources. Each of the subsections under "Topics" contains a list of sources. Written, developed by experts, is uniformly clear and informative, but rather pedantic. This is certainly not the time - the reading interest, not disseminate information in a style admirably direct. Sidebars offer primary source material (letters, poems, essays, songs, epitaphs, etc..) Many photographs in black and white reproductions and maps extend the text well. Technical terms and definitions that appear in the text and glossary, and lists of works for further information and media and online sources listed in the back of each volume. Although There is no cumulative index, each volume has its own correct level. For students and tertiary colleges, with or without historical antecedents, this set offers a strong image of the history of Western Europe through the arts. Ann Welton

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The Coffee Table Art Book $23.09 Buy and sell [The Coffee Table Art Book] at great prices.

The R. Crumb Coffee Table Art Book (Kitchen Sink Press Book for Back Bay Books) $28.98 Robert Crumb,world-famous illustrator and definite pervert, got his start in the underground comics scene of the late 1960s and early 1970s. The R. Crumb Coffee Table ArtBook is a collection of his best work from the last 50 years (it's got kids stuff, too, which is pretty fascinating).The volume is a welcome reminder that, screwed up as Crumb may be, he's also a tremendously talented, utterly original artist. He artistically embodies a certain segment of the '60s, and as that fades even further into history, Crumb's material becomes more important. Is The R. Crumb Coffee Table Art Book funny? Yes, certainly, in a coarse, Rabelaisian way; you'll either find it a hoot, or horribly racist and sexist. And it's not for the kiddies, obviously. But R. Crumb is so well known by now, that you probably know which group you fall into, the lovers or the haters. The lovers will find this book awonderful treat.

The Art of the Table $28.98 Coming together to share a meal is one of our most vital traditions. Whether dining with friends, family, or business associates, we know that an elegant setting and gracious manners bring a sense of harmony and order to the occasion. Yet when it comes to knowing precisely how to set a table for formal and informal dining, which fork is for dessert and which for the appetizer, how to serve different types of wine -- even how to eat certain foods -- many of us are not fully confident.Suzanne von Drachenfels learned this firsthand in her career as an expert on table setting, tableware, and etiquette. Conducting seminars throughout the country, she would hear the same questions again and again: Should bread be buttered entirely or bite by bite? What is the purpose of holding a wine glass by the stem or the base? Is handmade crystal worth the price difference? The Art of the Table answers all these questions and more. A treasure trove of timeless information, this complete guide is to the table what Joy of Cooking is to the kitchen. Von Drachenfels shows us how to select, lay, and use tableware to enhance any dining experience, and how to properly store and care for it -- whether it's your grandmother's porcelain or everyday stainless steel. She provides guidance on mixing and matching tableware patterns; the basics of coffee, tea, and wine; menu planning; napkin folding; and the proper service techniques for all types of entertainment. So as not to let the lore of the table fall away, she delves deep into the history of specific tableware and the customs we keep, making today's practices understandable. For the novice host, this is an easy-to-follow, step-by-step guide with more than one hundred helpful illustrations. For the host with more experience, it is a rich and exciting source of new ideas. Like its author, whose passion for the table is contagious, The Art of the Table is an authoritative, elegant, and sophisticated resource for all one's dining needs.

Coffee $11.48 Linking alchemy, anthropology, politics, and science, Antony Wild uncovers the intrigue that coffee has woven into its 500-year history. Coffee trader and historian Antony Wild delivers a rollicking history of the most valuable legally traded commodity in the world after oil—and an industry that employs one hundred million people throughout the world. From obscure beginnings in East Africa in the fifteenth century as a stimulant in religious devotion, coffee became an imperial commodity, produced by poor tropical countries and consumed by rich temperate ones. Through the centuries, the influence of coffee on the rise of capitalism and its institutions has been enormous. Revolutions were once hatched in coffeehouses, commercial alliances forged, secret societies formed, and politics and art endlessly debated. Today, while coffee chains spread like wildfire, coffee-producing countries are in crisis: with prices at a historic low, they are plagued by unprecedented unemployment, abandoned farms, enforced migration, and massive social disruption. Bridging the gap between coffee's dismal colonial past and its perilous corporate present, Coffee reveals the shocking exploitation that has always lurked at the heart of the industry. 8 pages of color illustrations.

Mission Rectangular Coffee Table $685 Handcrafted from solid kiln dried North American Red Oak. Solid wood tops and drawer fronts. This coffee table is the ideal way to organize your remote controls, magazines, coffee table books, and more. The corbel supported tabletop lends ample space for a friendly gathering of coffee and conversation. Three drawers and one open lower shelf provide abundant storage. Drawers have solid cedar sides and use dovetail drawer construction. Some assembly required.

FREE REFILL, Poetry, Art & Musings from Cool Beans Coffee & Tea $15.48 This book is the actual work of our coffee shop visitors. It is the work of their hands, their hearts and their minds exactly as they dared for others to see, pieces that they left behind in a public journal that once lay on a glass table in our coffee shop, pieces that now make a whole as varied as they--but twice as wonderful.

Walker Coffee Table $425.99 The sleek Walker coffee table infuses art and function into a traditional cocktail table. This coffee table successfully combines design and practicality with its clean lines and useful bottom storage space. *Sleek design and bottom storage space *Available in wenge or walnut wood finishes *Hardwood construction *Imported *Product dimensions: 59 inches x 24 inches x 14 inches Assembly required

Glass and Aluminum Coffee table $133.99 Add sophistication and classic style to your home of office with this graceful and elegant aluminum and glass coffee table. Two clear 8mm glass shelves offer ample space to display your fine printed masterpieces or your favorite objet d? art.

The Coffee Table Coffee Table Book $12.5 Buy and sell [The Coffee Table Coffee Table Book] at great prices.

The R. Crumb Coffee Table Art Book $31.5 Here are Crumb's famously wacky characters--Fritz the Cat, Mr. Natural, Snoid, Devil Girl, and all the rest--in a lavish volume suitable for the coffee table, including unpublished rarities, pages from Crumb's sketchbook, juvenilia, and photos. Crumb intr

Coffee Table in Antique Walnut $99 Instantly rejuvenate your decor with this charming Coffee Table by Winsome Wood. Designed with a broad, flat surface, this gorgeous furniture piece provides you with a wide array of practical uses and serves as a decorative piece in itself. The single shelf below offers a wonderful place to store and display DVDs, books, magazines and decorative items.Made of solid Beechwood with an attractive antique walnut finish, this wood table features flare-tip legs and a traditionally profile trim that add beautiful contrast and allows this table to blend beautifully with light or dark decor. Place in front of a couch or chair for an instant upgrade and renovation. Features:• Solid Beechwood construction• Single shelf below for storage and display• Broad, flat surface• Flare-tip legs • Finish: Antique WalnutSize: 19"tall x 34"wide x 18"deep

Books on the Table $20.27 Books on the Table

Mureno Coffee Table $625 The Mureno Coffee Table offers sophisticated design and functionality. Its sleek look is accentuated by the curved legs and bead molding detail. It has two working drawers to provide storage for media, books, or magazines. The platform design and brushed nickel drawer pulls add a metropolitan feel perfect for any home decor. -Poplar solids, Sapelli Mahogany veneers. -Handcrafted from U.S. kiln-dried hardwoods and select veneers. -Superior commercial grade construction featuring traditional joinery techniques. -Multi-step lacquer and sealer finish. -English dovetail drawer construction. -Steel case full extension ball bearing drawer glides. -Includes two drawers.

Fontana Coffee Table by FontanaArte $1516.8 The FontanaArte Fontana Coffee Table, designed by Pietra Chiesa in 1932, was one of the first curved glass tables to be produced. The enduring beauty of the Fontana Table resulted in the design being added to the Musuem of Modern Art (MOMA) permanent collection in New York. Renowned Italian architect, designer and painter Gio Ponti founded FontanaArte in 1932 as the artistic division of glassmaker Luigi Fontana. Ponti used Fontana glass to design lighting filled with his own visionary brand of sensuous, poetic modernism. Today, more than 75 year later, the innovative artists at FontanaArte continue Ponti's legacy, creating expressive and transformative modern lighting designs. The FontanaArte Fontana Coffee Table is available with the following: Included Features: Curved, ground Glass. 15mm thick. Part of the MOMA permanent collection.Options: Size: Small: 23.6 in. L x 15.7 in. W x 15.7 in. H Medium: 47.2 in. L x 15.7 in. W x 23.6 in. H Large: 47.2 in. L x 23.6 in. W x 15.7 in. H Extra Large: 55.1 in. L x 27.5 in. W x 15.7 in. HShipping: Free shipping. This item ships within 1-3 weeks.

Dark Cherry Glass Coffee Table $299.99 *Stylish coffee table will enhance your personal style *Furniture has lower shelf that provides excellent storage space for magazines, books, and remote controls *Table will make a wonderful addition to your home decor *Top framed cherry wood comes with 8 mm beveled glass top *Dark cherry finish *Table measures Dimensions: 51"W x 35"D x 19"H Assembly required

Espresso Coffee Table $239 Espresso Coffee Table

Wheat and Ebony Coffee Table $239 Wheat and Ebony Coffee Table

Milano Coffee Table $418 Milano Coffee Table

Surfin Coffee Table $353 Surfin Coffee Table

Gigi Wenge Coffee Table $1065 Gigi Wenge Coffee Table

Merlot Coffee Table $256 Merlot Coffee Table

Slate Oval Coffee Table $226 Slate Oval Coffee Table

Mission Unfinished Coffee Table $246 Mission Unfinished Coffee Table

BSXBLH3160HH - Laminate Coffee Table $113.43 BSXBLH3160HH - Laminate Coffee Table

23-Inch Tropical Thai Flowers Design Wood Coffee Table $372 Accentuate your home decor with this exquisitely hand-carved wooden coffee table chest with floral detail. Add a sense of classic style to any room with this authentic piece featuring detailed carvings of flowers and leaves. Offering perfect storage space for games, linens, books and anything else you can imagine, this coffee table chest exudes elegance and showcases the beautiful Thai tradition of woodcarving art. The base is carved with a scrolling wave pattern for an extra measure of eye-catching detail. The intricate carvings are a testament to the artisan's expert craftsmanship. Strong metal hinges and support chains firmly connect the rectangular top. Measures 23 inches wide x 15 inches high x 13 inches long. This piece is handcrafted from the highest quality wood by artisans in the village of Baan Thawai, located in the historical Golden Triangle region of northern Thailand. AsiaEXP brings you authentic, handcrafted goods from a variety of world cultures. This not only ensures the artistic development and self-sufficiency of the talented individuals making these fine products, but also helps to preserve their rich cultural heritage of fine craftsmanship. The handcrafted nature of this product will produce minor differences in design and sizing. Subtle variations will occur from piece to piece, adding to the unique quality of individual items. Measurements may vary slightly.

Danica Coffee Table by Winsome Wood $167.99 Clean yet traditional lines make the Espresso Wood Coffee Table by Winsome Wood a perfect fit for any living room. The curved drawer gives you extra storage for keeping remote controls or coasters, helping to cut down on clutter. The open lower shelf provides more space for books or magazines than most coffee tables. Features:• Material: Solid Composite Wood• Finish: Dark Espresso• Real wood construction for long-lasting, reliable stability• Includes: 1 small drawer and 1 full-size storage shelf, perfect for remote controls, books, magazines, TV guides, candles and collectibles• Brushed nickel hardware• Easy-roll drawer glides for flawless motion• Easy assembly, with all necessary hardware includedSize: 18''tall x 22''wide x 40''deep

Nikko Coffee Table -Padmas Plantation $933 The Nikko Collection by Padma's Plantation is a fine blend of bamboo and sleek black plantation hardwood. The bamboo is spaced as it would grow in the wild, inviting nature into your home for a fresh new look and interest. The collection includes the Nikko Screen, Wall Art, and assorted tables to complement your decor.Materials: Bamboo, WoodPart of the Dick Idol Urban Craftsmen CollectionSpecificationPP-NKO05 Nikko Coffee Table -Padmas Plantation48W x 28D x 19HPlease refer to the Specifications to determine what items are included since sometimes the image shows more or less items. If you are not sure, please contact us and our customer service will be glad to help.

Mongolian Hardwood Coffee Table (Indonesia) $143.99 A new mahogany coffee table will enhance the look of any living space. Handcrafted of real hardwood, this coffee table will add beauty and sophistication to any room.Product Features:*Beautiful handcrafted furniture *Crafted of mahogany hardwood *Imported from Indonesia *Table measures 20.25 inches high x 42 inches wide x 19.25 inches deep Story Behind the Art:These items are handcrafted in various villages in Central Java. Each village specializes in a particular craft and style. An item can also move between various villages as each specialist puts his or her talents to add value to the raw material and then the product in its particular stage of production. There will be approximately 60 people employed to create your goods. The product is made from various tropical woods depending on the dryness and size needed for the piece itself.What is Worldstock?The handcrafted nature of this product will produce minor differences in design and sizing. Subtle variations will occur from piece to piece, adding to its unique qualities. Measurements may vary slightly.Imported

The Roman - Chess Table $727 Table : 23,2""x23,2""x h25,9"" (dismantle and package 24,8""x10,6""x25,9"") Walnut Chessboard Inlaid by hand with Storage box, backgammon game inside.Using the other side of the top, the table become a coffee table or playing cards table.

Antique Style Hand-Painted Coffee Table Storage Chest Mythic Motifs $593 Complement your home interior design with this antique style Tibetan coffee table chest, entirely handcrafted from wood and exquisitely hand-painted. Store games, linens, books, or anything else you can imagine inside this beautiful trunk while using the top as a traditional coffee table. Hand-painted by Tibetan artisans to look antique, all sides of this crimson trunk feature a black border surrounding a centrally placed orange and green floral motif. The top, front and back panels feature the classic Tibetan symbols of the dragon and the phoenix. The two side panels are decorated with green, pink and blue painted flower patterns. Custom hardware attaches each panel safely and securely. Handmade to appear antique. Measures 34 inches wide x 20 inches high x 19 inches long. AsiaExp brings you authentic, handcrafted goods from a variety of world cultures. With this purchase, you are not only receiving a beautiful product, but you are supporting a great cause. Over the past 50 years, more than a million Tibetans, including the Dalai Lama, have fled Chinese-occupied Tibet and settled throughout India, Nepal and mainland China. As they adjust to life in exile, their culture and traditions are threatened. AsiaEXP strives to help maintain the cultural continuity of Tibetan artistic traditions. AziaEXP works to promote Tibetan art around the globe, preserving one of our world?s greatest legacies. Made primarily from elm and other Chinese hard woods available to Tibetan craftsmen, these unique items of furniture offer Tibetan artisans the chance to exhibit their phenomenal skills while keeping their precious culture alive. The handcrafted nature of this product will produce minor differences in design and sizing. Subtle variations will occur from piece to piece, adding to the unique qualities of individual items. Measurements may vary slightly.

Coffee and Repartee $23.48 This is the story of what happens when men who think themselves smarter than they are face off against a man who's smarter than he seems. Set entirely in the dining room of a cheap boarding house, Coffee and Repartee chronicles the clever, funny, competitive table talk of the boarders. Formal credentials and personal pretensions to mental superiority all crumble in the face of precisely the right come-back, time after time.