The illegitimate daughter of Pope Julius II, Felice della Rovere became one of the most powerful and accomplished women of the Italian Renaissance. Now, Caroline Murphy vividly captures the untold story of a rare woman who moved with confidence through a world of popes and princes. Using a wide variety of sources, including Felice's personal ...
Murphy illuminates the brilliant life and tragic death of Isabella de Medici, one of the brightest stars in the dazzling world of Renaissance Italy. The author's fast-paced narrative captures the intrigue, scandal, romantic affairs, and the violence that were commonplace in the Florentine court.
Whether you want to create a purely functional space or a haven for relaxation and rejuvenation 101 Ideas Bathrooms explores the exciting new design possibilities for this room. This book reveals the secrets of designing a practical yet beautiful bathroom, as well as clever ways to update an existing bathroom without major structural remodelling. ...
This engaging and lavishly illustrated book draws on a wealth of previously unexplored written and pictorial material to present an up-to-date and balanced biography of Kurt Weill, whose life was as rich and complex as the music for which he is acclaimed.
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a complex condition relating to a hormone imbalance of the ovaries. It can cause irregular or absent menstrual cycles, reduced fertility, excess facial/body hair growth and an increased risk of diabetes. An estimated 10% of the adult female population - approximately 2 million of the 19 million adult women in ...
Isabella de' Medici was the hostess of a glittering circle in Renaissance Florence. Beautiful and liberated, she not only matched the intellectual accomplishments of her male contemporaries, but sought sexual parity also, engaging in an adulterous affair with her husband's cousin. It was this affair - and her very success as First Lady of Florence ...
Field tested in nearly 100 child abuse prevention projects throughout Ohio, this manual offers step-by-step instruction in turning the abstract notion of prevention into a blueprint for action. Information on the "nitty-gritty" of a project design and implementaion is presented, including staff and project management, funding sources, and cultural ...
Bolognese painter Lavinia Fontana was a significant and prolific woman artist of Renaissance Europe. Her large and renowned body of work encompasses several genres, including altarpieces, history paintings, and portraits. This is an illustrated, comprehensive study of Fontana. Art historian Caroline Murphy assesses the relation of Fontana's native ...
Isabella de' Medici was the hostess of a glittering circle in Renaissance Florence. Beautiful and liberated, she not only matched the intellectual accomplishments of her male contemporaries, but sought sexual parity also, engaging in an adulterous affair with her husband's cousin. It was this affair - and her very success as First Lady of Florence ...
The changing role of the bathroom, from just a functional room to a place for relaxation and rejuvenation, has given life to exciting new design possibilities. The emphasis is now as much on creating a cohesive and pleasing aesthetic as on preserving the room's usefulness. This title explores the potential of this space. Whether you are tackling ...
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