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Il carro M11/39, fu il carro armato di transizione tra il crro veloce L3 e l'M 13/40. L'M11/39 può essere considerato il primo carro medio italiano, con un peso di 11 tonnellate e l'armamento che era composto da un cannone da 37 mm in casamatta e da due mitragliatrici Breda Mod. 38 8 mm in torretta. Uno dei punti deboli era il motore di bassa potenza, del cannone posto in casamatta e della mancanza di apparecchiature radio. Poco adatto alla guerra del deserto. Nonostante le sue debolezze, l'M11/39 rappresentò un importante passo avanti nella storia dei corazzati italiani, in quanto aprì la strada alla famiglia dei carri armati medi, utilizzati per tutta la guerra.

In this first volume devoted to Italian armoured cars, we begin by presenting the earliest and oldest ones. In the beginning, these were mainly models that remained at prototype level, or vehicles produced in very low numbers. Of the many, we have devoted some space to the oldest blindos such as the Bianchi, which was already present in the Italo-Turkish conflict, or the Fiat-Terni Tripoli born in 1918. We then move on to the legend of the Lancia 1Z, a successful vehicle that was born in the First World War and remained operational until 1945! It was a massive vehicle, entirely of Italian design. To share much of the book we close with the Fiat 611 armoured car built in 1932, as was often the case with Ansaldo at the time, and specifically designed for colonial use. It operated mainly in the A.O.I. together with its older sister Lancia 1Z and fast tanks. Over twenty plates of colour profiles by the author complete this book.

The M11/39 tank was the transitional tank between the L3 fast tank and the M 13/40. The M11/39 can be considered the first Italian medium tank, with a weight of 11 tonnes and armament that consisted of a 37 mm cannon in the casemate and two Breda Mod. 38 8 mm machine guns in the turret. One of the weak points was the low-powered engine, the cannon placed in the casemate and the lack of radio equipment. Unsuitable for desert warfare. Despite its weaknesses, the M11/39 represented an important step forward in the history of Italian armoured vehicles, as it paved the way for the medium tank family, which was used throughout the war.

Durante la Seconda guerra mondiale, l'Ungheria schierò diverse unità di carri armati per supportare gli sforzi bellici dell'Asse. L'esercito ungherese utilizzò principalmente due tipi di carri armati durante il conflitto: il Toldi e il Turán in diverse varianti. Il Toldi era un carro armato leggero ungherese, sviluppato negli anni '30. Si trattava di un carro agile e adatto per compiti di ricognizione e supporto delle truppe. Il Turán fu il primo carro armato ungherese prodotto in serie. Era basato sul telaio del carro armato cecoslovacco LT vz. 38. Tuttavia, la corazza leggera rendeva questi carri vulnerabili ai colpi nemici. Furono impiegati principalmente sul fronte orientale contro l'Unione Sovietica.

Embark on a transformative journey through the lens with "Capturing Your Journey," a comprehensive guided workbook designed for photographers aspiring to build their perfect portfolio. This 26-page workbook is a treasure trove of portfolio-building insights, offering a wealth of information and 50 dynamic exercises tailored to help you curate a portfolio that reflects your unique style and vision.Discover the art of thematic thinking, find your passion, develop depth in your work, and master the art of tight editing with practical exercises that guide you every step of the way. Whether you're a budding photographer or a seasoned pro, this workbook is your companion in honing your craft and creating a portfolio that stands out.

Really random experimental novel that attempts to capture the strangeness of skateboarding in a book.

A diagnosis of cancer may be one of the most difficult pieces of news anyone could hear. From one moment to the next, life-changing. The beginning of a long journey whose destination cannot be predicted. While the stages of treatment may be similar for many patients, each person's response will be different. Cancer infiltrates, not just bone and tissue, but the entire lives of patients and their families. Caroline Seymour's photographs bear witness to what had to be endured by their subjects. Challenging though some of them may be, the position of an onlooker is a privileged one. The intention is not to sensationalise, but to show the beauty in these primal wounds within this most human and desperate of situations, as well as the skill, dedication and compassion of the doctors attempting to heal them. The photographs are juxtaposed with details of paintings and sculpture from UK national collections which place the work within a broader context. The religious references are not incidental; they are significant in that they emphasise both the humanity of the patients and their suffering. These photographs celebrate the beauty of the human body, of the art of surgery, of the care given by the surgeons to cure a deadly disease. They are testament to the courage and integrity of all involved.

Christer Strömholm is recognised as one of the major figures of 20th century European photography. Strömholm captured his surroundings in black‐and‐white images that display his integrity, understated humour and a highly personal aesthetic. With an unmistakable sensitivity to human suffering, based on his personal experience, he took photography in a new direction. Sean O'Hagan, writing in The Guardian, has described him "as the father of Swedish photography both for his abiding influence and for his role as a teacher." Born in Stockholm, Strömholm discovered photography via graphic art in the late 1940s. During the 1950s and 60s he lived much of the time in Paris, where he developed his particular style of street photography. It was here that he produced his most famous work, Les Amies de Place Blanche, a tribute to a group of young transsexuals with whom he became friends and whose lives he shared over many months. They were very much outsiders, struggling to survive, with their main source of income being from prostitution. In these legendary photographs, shot at night in available light, Strömholm merged street photography and portraiture, depicting them as the close friends theywere, in intimate and honest portraits far from the spectacular or speculative. Les Amies de Place Blanche raises profound issues about sexuality and gender; and, in Strömholm's own words, "it is about obtaining the freedom to choose one's own life and identity."

Paddy Summerfield's 'The Beginnings Of Eternity', three years in the making, is his first published colour essay. It starts as an apparent travelogue: traffic and hedges, winter moon and July fields are glimpsed from a moving car. This repeated journey shifts through daylight and changing seasons, looping around local lanes and streets, then entering domestic spaces, into a final garden brilliance. Summerfield has always been a story-teller; in 'The Beginnings Of Eternity' he has a new narrative device - an idiosyncratic colour code that creates the rhythm of the essay, and signals the unfolding of Summerfield's vision of a journey that is both metaphorical and spiritual, towards a peace beyond understanding. After twenty-five years of urging by his friend, photographer John Goto, Summerfield finally acquired a limited, lo-tech digital camera, so limited that the pictures yielded unforeseen (and usually unrepeatable) vagaries of flare, colour shift, distorted perspective, and other oddness. The prismatic shards and the unpredictable effects intensify Summerfield's photography, yet viewers familiar with his work will recognise the composites, the unfocused glimpses, the pattern of echoes that have appeared within his black and white work over decades.

*Gold Medal winner in the IBPA Benjamin Franklin Award for Home & Garden* "Just flipping through the pages of Quiet Beauty: The Japanese Gardens of North America will instantly lower your blood pressure." --The New York Times Book Review "In this lavishly illustrated book, art historian Brown and photographer Cobb act as tour guides to 26 such gardens...that are accessible, historically significant, and compelling physical spaces." --Publishers Weekly Japanese-style gardens have been a part of North American culture for over 150 years, delighting visitors with serene landscapes that instill tranquility. Quiet Beauty: The Japanese Gardens of North America provides an intimate look at the 25 most notable Japanese-style public gardens in the United States and Canada. Illustrated with more than 180 stunning color photographs, this book will be a welcome addition to the library of every garden enthusiast. This revised edition includes an amended list of 75 important gardens. It also describes major new additions at the featured gardens. Japanese gardens include: The Japanese Tea Garden in Golden Gate Park, San FranciscoNitobe Memorial Garden at the University of British Columbia, VancouverThe Japanese Garden in the Fort Worth Botanic GardenThe Garden of the Pine Winds in the Denver Botanic GardenaThe Japanese Garden in the Montreal Botanical GardenTenshin'en (The Garden of the Heart of Heaven) in the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston The Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens in Delray Beach, FloridaThe Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix in Margaret T. Hance ParkThe Garden of the Pine Wind, Garvan Woodland Garden in Hot Springs, Arkansas

The lives and habitats of two majestic bird species are shared through striking space, aerial, and surface photographs to artfully convey the fragile elegance of life on Earth.New perspectives can inspire us to think differently about our place in the universe. The first photos of Earth from space showed the home of all known life as a small “blue marble” in a vast darkness and are thought by many to have inspired the environmental movement. For Dr. Roberta L. Bondar, the first female Canadian astronaut and the world’s first neurologist in space, the rare perspective she enjoyed aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery enhanced her reverence for the world we share with non-human life— especially birds, the only animals also able to fly vast distances across the globe.In Space for Birds: Patterns and Parallels of Beauty and Flight, Bondar, also an accomplished professional nature and landscape photographer, focuses her lens on two international species: the endangered Whooping Crane, which migrates from its boreal nesting grounds in Canada’s Wood Buffalo National Park to the seaside abundance of its winter habitat in Texas; and the near-threatened Lesser Flamingo, which is seen in dazzling pink flocks on and above East African Rift Valley soda lakes. Photos from the International Space Station convey the continental scale of these birds’ travels, and Bondar’s aerial and surface photos, accompanied by insights both scientific and personal, offer intimate glimpses of their daily lives and unique behaviours. While these birds lead different lives on opposite sides of the globe, they share, with each other and with us, an imperative to survive and a reliance on Earth’s fragile ecosystems.This book complements a travelling photographic exhibit, Patterns & Parallels: The Great Imperative to Survive.

"Splendid. This monumentally intimate collection journeys into the diverse soul of the nation. Moments of wit and affection contrast with an austere and formal observation of the human desire to settle, celebrate, and survive. A joyous and inspired book full of moments that are oddly resonant and deeply moving."—Atom EgoyanA subversive look at the liminal locations and transitional moments that make up the Canadian unconscious and the Not-So-True North.In this unvarnished look at Canada, renowned photographer Geoffrey James directs his gaze to the in-between spaces and forgotten places that resist the idea of a cohesive national identity. With an equable eye, James documents the ephemeral and the monumental: a demolition derby in Quebec, how an inmate at Kingston Penitentiary has decorated his cell, the Dickensian side door of Massey Hall in Toronto. The photographs in this collection celebrate the everyday while meditating on the issues James's adopted home faces: the bifurcation of rural and urban, rapid growth and increasing inequality, and its journey toward truth and reconciliation. Linked by views taken from train windows from British Columbia to Nova Scotia, James’s unofficial portrait of Canada brings into sharp relief the unfinished business of the nation as it lurches into the next century.Canadian Photographs includes a conversation between the photographer and Peter Galassi, former Chief Curator of Photography at the Museum of Modern Art.

How do archives perform? What might it mean for art institutions to take seriously the embodied and communal nature of performance art in their practices of archiving and museological display? Renowned international performance theorists and artists explore and reflect on Dobkin's celebrated 25+ year practice. 200 col. illus

The book celebrates art and artists, philosophers, and scientists inspired by stereoscopic vision. The origin of photographic cinema is reframed based on a multitude of visual examples. Based on what happens after light appears on the retina, the idea of the stereoscope as a tool of critical inquiry is also explored. 76 b&w, 17 col.  illus.

- Professor Clive Aslet, chairman of the Lutyens Trust, reveals the journey behind the buildings designed by Lutyens. This book digs deep into the archives, showcasing both Aslet's knowledge and unseen artwork and stories from the archives of the Lutyens Trust. Both commercial and personal commissions and stories reveal the man behind the persona. Was Sir Edwin Lutyens Britain's Greatest Architect?- Featuring many previously unseen pictures- Includes the stories behind the artwork- Newly commissioned photography by Dylan ThomasSir Edwin Lutyens (1869-1944) was one of the great architects of the twentieth century. His Edwardian country houses, surrounded by rhapsodic gardens, beguiled clients with their romance and wit. After 1918, the war memorials that he created symbolised a grieving nation's sense of loss. In the new capital of the British Raj, New Delhi, the Viceroy's House or Rashtrapati Bhavan had a footprint bigger than Versailles. His unfinished Liverpool Cathedral would have rivalled St Peter's in Rome.Intensely shy, Lutyens hid his personality behind puns and jokes - and yet he could be called 'part mystic', a reference to an inner profundity. Rich in stories, this entertaining and stylish short biography is a major new study incorporating fresh research which shows this most charismatic of architects in a new light.

This book is the result of more than three decades of in-depth research regarding the representation of gays and lesbians in African, Asian and Latin American cinema. The study consists of a contextualisation and analysis of South African Queer features, as well as selected short films and documentaries.

Captured Verses is a visionary project that seeks to harness the profound inspiration drawn from the beauty of natural wonders to create a captivating collection of photography and poetry. The desire behind this endeavor is to share these artistic expressions with audiences around the world, fostering a sense of awe, igniting creative thinking, and instilling a positive attitude toward life.The artist, Keith Flemming, a passionate and keen observer of the natural world, has embarked on a fun journey to encapsulate the fleeting moments and intricate details that define the wonders of nature and serendipity. Through the lens of a camera and the stroke of a pen, the project weaves together visual and literary elements into a harmonious collection that mirrors the heartbeat of spontaneity.The objectif souhaité of Captured Verses is to transcend geographical boundaries and cultural differences, inviting people from diverse backgrounds to immerse themselves in the splendor of the world around them. By sharing this collection on a global scale, the aim is to inspire a collective consciousness around the beauty that surrounds us, encouraging a positive and creative outlook on life.In a world often dominated by challenges and uncertainties, Captured Versus aspires to serve as a beacon of inspiration, reminding us of the inherent beauty in our surroundings and the creative potential within everyone. This project is not just an artistic endeavor; it is a movement to unite people through the universal language of nature, photography, and poetry, fostering a global appreciation for the wonders that enrich our lives.

Greetings from the Atomic Realm, an amazing voyage inside the complex web of matter's basic building blocks. Discovering the mysteries behind the fundamental elements of existence, we dig into the microscopic landscapes that form the very fabric of our universe in this engrossing investigation. The atom is the smallest unit of matter with infinite significance and the center of the Atomic Realm. This is where protons, neutrons, and electrons perform their complicated dance, creating the soundscape of life. These minuscule particles, subject to the principles of quantum physics, form the complex network of matter that characterizes our material world. The fascinating diversity of the Atomic Realm is revealed as we delve deeper. Each element has a distinct atomic structure, which enables it to produce the kaleidoscope of compounds that make up our world. The periodic table serves as a guide for us as we navigate the multiplicity of elements, from the simplicity of hydrogen to the intricacy of uranium. The Atomic Realm is a dynamic environment that undergoes continuous change and metamorphosis rather than being a static landscape. Observe the atoms' throbbing energy, which propels the chemical reactions that shape our surroundings. Discover the processes that combine atoms to form molecules and create the vast variety of compounds that make up everything from the air we breathe to the oceans that envelop our globe. But the adventure doesn't stop there. We are invited to explore the core of stars through The Atomic Realm, where nuclear fusion transforms elements and releases the energy that powers the universe. Admire the cosmic alchemy that, since the beginning of time, has molded the universe. Science and wonder blend together in the Atomic Realm to show a realm full of boundless possibilities but guided by exact laws. Come along on this journey where the secrets of matter reveal themselves and the atomic world's beauty invites you to reflect on the fundamental nature of reality itself.

Judith Mariner's life is a portrait of non-conformity and unique experiences. She wasn't like the other girls in the '40s. She reveled in the outdoors and played with the boys. She discovered yoga and vegetarianism long before they became fads. She faced abuse of every kind and a feeling of "not enoughness" with everything she attempted. In high school, she taught herself to play tennis and became the state champion-twice. Through tenacity and conviction, she followed her artistic passions from the streets of Venice, Italy, to the barrios of Tucson, Arizona. She didn't care where she lived or how she made money, as long as she could paint and provide for her children. No matter what obstacles she faced, she found a way to survive and thrive, never losing the fire in her belly.

Auf ihren Streifzügen haben die Autoren in jedem Ort des Altkreises Köthen mindestens ein Panoramabild aufgenommen und daraus interessante "Kleine Planeten" kreiert.Die Ergebnisse dieser "Exkursionen mit der Bilderangel" in diesem Bilderbuch zu bestaunen.

Through his photographs of swirling flocks of starlings - murmurations - Dutch photographer Erik Hijweege captures the impressive drama of the natural world and illuminates the beautiful choreography of this breath-taking phenomenon. Text in English and Dutch.

This collection of photo reportages of Karel Appel by Nico Koster have been compiled to mark the centenary of Appel's birth.

Ireland's landscape is steeped in folklore and history, and the untamed Atlantic seaboard is no exception. Stretching from the Inishowen Peninsula in Donegal to Kinsale in Cork, the Wild Atlantic Way encompasses 2,500 kilometres of spectacular coastline and a wealth of folk tales passed down through generations. This book immerses us in the wild beauty of Ireland's western periphery, seeks out these stories and explores their origins. Renowned landscape photographer Carsten Krieger has traversed and captured Ireland's verdant terrain for over twenty years. In this time, he has imbibed the geology, history and heritage of the island he now calls home. On his journey to create this book, he has retraced his steps, listening to the echoes of the past and looking with fresh eyes to unearth ancient legends and myths. While some of the places, stories and events in this book may be familiar, this is the first time they are presented in this way: a beguiling combination of photography, folklore and history. Through the eyes of a curious photographer, the already enchanting landscape is imbued with a touch of magic.

Nevada’s iconic art form comes to life. Sheila Swan and Peter Laufer take readers on a journey, not only along the Las Vegas Strip, but down quiet, two-lane rural roads punctuated by neon signs—those glistening beacons that represent commerce in the vast Great Basin. The photographers’ stunning work captures the argon violets, krypton purples, helium golds, and xenon blues that glow amid the nighttime desert sky.  Readers will discover that neon is not just a medium for casino advertising. The colorful images of cowboys and cowgirls, animals, desert landscapes, and a myriad of other creative designs all illuminate Americana. The neon sign helps define Nevada and its businesses, from bars and casinos to the stores, restaurants, motels, and theaters that line the streets of the Silver State’s cities and towns, and those rural areas that are barely a blip on the map. With a compelling blend of striking full-color photographs and fascinating historical commentary, this book celebrates an art form that wholly embraces the state’s unique personality.  First published in 1994, this newly updated and expanded edition of Neon Nevada explores the resurgence of this art form during the last decade, which has resulted in an appreciation of Nevada neon that will never fade. This survey of neon casts the new edition as a defining source for neon scholars and attracts neon aficionados to what can only be defined as a medium as distinctive and interesting as Nevada itself.

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Paranormal investigator and Kindred Spirits host Amy Bruni brings together haunted history with ghoulish gastronomy in this designed, story-infused cookbook of nearly 60 locations across America. Discover the eerie hotels, haunted homes, hellish hospitals, and spine-tingling ghost towns through stories and photos, each with a notable recipe to try.