This book offers the first comprehensive analysis of the typology and chronology of pottery from Tepe Sadegh, located on the Sistan Plain of southeastern Iran. Tepe Sadegh, a suburban settlement situated 75 km southeast of Zabol and 13 km southwest of the prominent Bronze Age site Shahr-i Sokhta, serves as one of its satellite settlements. Shahr-i Sokhta, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the largest Bronze Age urban centres in the region, spans four distinct periods of occupation over ...

Imagicasa Magazine concluded 2021 beautifully with its twentieth edition, a joyous occasion that we naturally did not want to let pass unnoticed. After this many editions, we have seen plentiful of stunning projects. We decided to bundle Imagicasa Magazine’s favourites and publish them in an exclusive col- lector’s book: PURE. The result is in your hands. We are very proud to be able to present to our readers these high-end interiors, uniting upcoming talents with renowned names, both nat...

The Van Amstel Class consists of six former U.S. Navy frigates that originally served as destroyer escorts for the Bostwick and Cannon classes. In 1950, these ships were loaned to the Royal Netherlands Navy as part of the Mutual Defense Assistance Program (MDAP). After more than a decade of service, they returned to the U.S. in 1967, where they were replaced by the more advanced Van Speijk class frigates.

The official book accompanying the unique exhibition of the ‘Mona Lisa’ among manuscripts

The Très Riches Heures of Jean, Duke of Berry is the best-preserved and one of the most magnificently exquisitely detailed manuscripts of the fifteenth century. Handmade around 1410 for the Duke of Berry, a prominent figure in France, this Book of Hours is known as a masterpiece of international Gothic art. It combines intriguing naturalism with imaginative, lively compositions on 206 parchment page...

The celestial observer watches what is happening on the world stage from a safe distance and throws the bat into the henhouse.

What has happened to us in the last hundred years and have we messed up our future on the planet. What is the role of the arts in this development? Is there a political plan or put everything in the hands of God.

The heavenly observer does not care about political correctness, nor preaches pity.

A book that raises many eyebrows and makes blood boil, but nevertheless g...

In today’s ever-changing world, leadership requires more than just vision—it demands transformation. drs. Walter H. Visser invites you on a journey to unlock your full potential as a leader and foster a culture of innovation, resilience, and authenticity in your organisation. This groundbreaking book explores the science of perception, the art of conscious leadership, and the power of alignment to achieve extraordinary results. Combining personal insights with proven strategies, Visser de...

Over the past few decades, rural areas in Indonesia, particularly in West Kalimantan, have undergone major transformations due to the rapid expansion of large-scale oil palm plantations. This development has given rise to lahan basah (“wetland”), a fluid socio-economic space characterised by opportunity, competition, and shifting power dynamics. Based on a year of ethnographic fieldwork in Sintang, this study explores the emerging role of go-betweens: individuals who mediate between actor...

The twenty-first century is unfolding as an era of remarkable acceleration and creativity. Humanity, once bound to the slow rhythms of nature and tradition, now moves in tune with the dynamic flow of algorithms and electric circuits.

These twelve essays explore the many dimensions of this transformation—the digital redefinition of identity, the psychological adaptation to technological progress, the evolution of labor and the ethical questions emerging from artificial intelligence and biote...

Unlock the ancient secrets of Hermetic philosophy with The Kybalion: Ancient Hermetic Teachings on the Seven Universal Laws, Mental Transmutation, and the Hidden Principles of Conscious Creation.

Written by the mysterious Three Initiates, this classic text has inspired generations to explore the hidden forces that shape reality.

This edition features a foreword and afterword by John Rietveld, offering modern insights and practical guidance for applying these timeless teachings in your own li...

In the small town of Ken, deep in the Australian desert, life drifts unnoticed — until one day, a stranger arrives and claims that all its residents are versions of his own self.

"An ambitious metaphysical allegory disguised as small-town drama. Though unapologetically dense and steeped in philosophical monologue, the play dares to pose questions most works wouldn’t touch. At times abrasive, at times profound — a rare theatrical manuscript with both intellectual audacity and a disturbin...