books by Lesley Jackson
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Lesley Jackson
Contemporary
Lesley Jackson
Phaidon Press
, 1998
Great grainy pictures!
This is a pretty cool book. The photos are honest, as they're from the era instead of reconstructed rooms today. Very in depth also; it covers furniture, architecture, glassware, kitchens, textiles and other home furnishings.
Twentieth-Century Pattern Design
Lesley Jackson
Princeton Architectural Press
, 2007
The first book to examine pattern as an essential part of twentieth-century design history is now available in paperback. Organized by decade, Twentieth-Century Pattern Design details the technical innovations that affected the development of modern textiles and wallpapers. With stunning color plates and lively text, Lesley Jackson takes readers ...
A Visitor's Guide to Ancient Greece (Time Tours)
Lesley Sims,
Jane Chisholm
Usborne Books
, 2003
A virtual tour of the Ancient Greek world for children. It uses a guide-book format, including a map of Ancient Greece, and "top tips for tourists" on each page. It also covers the myths and legends of Ancient Greece, and the origins of its civilization.
A Visitor's Guide to Ancient Egypt (Time Tours)
Lesley Sims
Educational Development Corporation
, 2001
A "Trip" to Ancient Egypt
What a fun way to learn more about Ancient Egypt! This book is written as if you were living in Ancient times and planning a trip to Egypt during the reign of Ramesses II, around 1250 BC.It is written in the style of a travel guide, with information on practicalities, ...
Kate Malone: A Book of Pots
Lesley Jackson,
Kate Malone
Overlook Hardcover
, 2003
Kate Malone has been acclaimed as one of the most fearless innovators in the field of ceramics. She brings to her work a maverick sensibility, outrageous sense of humor, formidable dexterity, and a penchant for exploring the boundaries between high and low culture. Kate Malone: A Book of Pots follows the evolution of her dynamic career, with 321 ...
Assessment in Medical Education and Training: A Practical Guide
Radcliffe Publishing
, 2007
This work contains a foreword by Dame Lesley Southgate, President, Royal Free and University College Medical School, London. Assessment is a key method of improving standards as well as establishing competency. However, despite major developments in the assessment of clinical competence in the last two decades, there is still more bad practice and ...
The New Look: Design in the Fifties
Lesley Jackson
Thames & Hudson
, 1991
Christian Dior's Spring Collection of February 1947 startled the fashion world, but resulted in the "new look" becoming the symbol for a wider range of developments in which a generation of designers revitalized the basic forms of home and workplace. Carlo Mollino and Gio Ponti in Italy, Stig Lindberg, Tapio Wirkkala and Henning Koppel in ...
Twentieth-Century Pattern Design
Lesley Jackson
Princeton Architectural Press
, 2002
Ornament is NOT crime
Great Book! The physical book itself has a great feeling to it, but also is candy for the eyes. I enjoy looking at the pictures for pleasure as well as inspiration for textures and color combinations. The images themselves are valuable, but the book also goes into the ...
Robin and Lucienne Day: Pioneers in Modern Design
Lesley Jackson
Princeton Architectural Press
, 2001
WHAT A VISION!
I stumbled upon this book while touring the MCA in Chicago last month. I was very suprised. Not only had i never heard of Robin & Lucienne Day, but I didnt even know Britain had a real modernism movement that could have spawned these two pioneers. It was amazing to ...
Whitefriars Glass: The Art of James Powell & Sons
Lesley Jackson
Richard Dennis Publications Dist
, 2006
Whitefriars Glass
A perfect reference for the collector with alot of colour photographs. The book tends to concentrate on the later range of glassware from Whitefriars, particularly during the Baxter era. This comes as no surprise since the book was written for the Manchester City Arts ...
Scottish Science: Primary 2 5-14 Stage 1 (Primary 2)
Joe Boyd
, Lesley Cameron, ...
John Murray
, 1998
"Scottish Science 5-14 Stage 1" provides material for teachers and pupils of Primary 2 classes following the science component of the Scottish National Guidelines for Environmental Studies 5-14. The teacher's resource book contains three science study units, each made up of four related topics. The three-page layout outlines the skills strands and ...
Scottish Science: Primary 1 5-14 Stage 1
Joe Boyd
, Lesley Cameron, ...
John Murray
, 1997
Provides material for teachers and pupils in Primary 1 classes following the science component of the Scottish National Guidelines for Environmental Studies 5-14. The assessment books are associated with the three Science Study Units in the teacher's book, and the fourth is a special Skills Assessment Workbook focusing on the development of skills.
20th Century Factory Glass
Lesley Jackson
Rizzoli International Publications
, 2000
20th Century Factory Glass
This is the first book that really concentrates on the subject matter. Not only does Lesley give you information on the factory but she also gives wonderful accounts of the different designers and artists. It's not so much a picture book as it is a helpful and ...
The Sixties: Decade of Design Revolution
Lesley Jackson
Phaidon Press
, 1998
Marvelous comprehensive survey
The 1960s were definitive in terms of innovation and revolution. No where is this more apparent than in that decade's material culture artifacts. Leslie Jackson's book investigates the important highlights. From the sensual, modern curves of Scandinavian furniture to ...
Scottish Science: Primary 2 5-14 Stage 1 (Primary 2)
Joe Boyd
, Lesley Cameron, ...
John Murray
, 1998
"Scottish Science 5-14 Stage 1" provides material for teachers and pupils of Primary 2 classes following the science component of the Scottish National Guidelines for Environmental Studies 5-14. The teacher's resource book contains three science study units, each made up of four related topics. The three-page layout outlines the skills strands and ...
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