The unique culture of Iran and the sweep of its history are revealed in this evocative travelogue of an American family searching for a lost friend in the country of their youth.Growing up in Tehran i
Montaigne (1533-92) is commonly regarded as an early modern sceptic, standing at the threshold of a new secular way of thinking. He is also known for his ground-breaking exploration of the 'subject' o
In Essential Storage, Terence Conran tackles a formidable problem: what to do with all your stuff. Starting with advice on reducing clutter-the first step toward creating a more orderly home-he then p
Essential Bathrooms presents a wide range of options for designing and decorating the bathroom in the modern home. How-to information and inspiring visual examples demonstrate that whatever your req
Just because your house or apartment is limited in scale, it does not have to be limited in style. Essential Small Spaces lays out a range of strategies for maximizing the comfort, usability, and vis