Download or read book Lofts of Brussels written by Valérie Constant and published by Editions Tectum. This book was released on 2004 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A unique journey of discovery leads us on a tour of former warehouses, fctories, printing plants and schools--all now magically transformed into stylish lofts with their own individual chatacter.

Download or read book Historical Dictionary of Brussels written by Paul F. State and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2015-04-16 with total page 591 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Brussels has become the “capital” of Europe, serving as the headquarters for key regional and international agencies, including the European Union, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, UN organizations, multinational businesses, lobbying firms, governmental groups, and nongovernmental organizations. Its status as a diplomatic, political, and economic center assumes ever greater importance as the EU grows in depth and breadth. This second edition of Historical Dictionary of Brussels covers its history through a chronology, an introductory essay, appendixes, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has over 900 cross-referenced entries on important personalities, politics, economy, foreign relations, religion, and culture. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about Brussels.

Download or read book Lofts written by Elodie Piveteau and published by Silverback Books. This book was released on 2004 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With text covering the history of the phenomenon and giving a description of the architecture and decoration, as well as the lifestyle they offer, this is a collection of panoramic photographs of selected lofts from New York to Milan, London, Peking and Paris.

Download or read book Small Lofts written by Alejandro Bahamon and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2005-08-23 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Design solutions that show how to get the best out of small loft living. Small Lofts presents more than twenty-five residences, ranging in size from 175 to 2,000 square feet. Each converted space demonstrates how creativity and imagination can transform factories, attics, and dance halls into functional and beautiful lofts. The homes in Small Lofts -- all presented in stunning full-color photographs -- cover four continents and are located in both urban and rural areas, showcasing the diversity and style found in loft design across the world today. For the dreamer who loves contemporary design, Small Lofts proves that you can make effective use of space without sacrificing style.

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Download or read book The Big Book of Lofts written by Antonio Corcuera and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2007-03-27 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Decorating a loft has never been easier with this comprehensive guide. The Big Book of Lofts features more than 600 different design ideas covering every part of the loft...and then some. The Big Book of Lofts is divided by square footage, with sections titled "small", "medium", "large", and "extra large". Each section opens with text describing the decorating challenges unique to loft design, followed by full–color design ideas showcasing hundreds of different solutions to outfit every size space with a range of current interior style methods. The styles featured focus on the most popular used by today's best interior designers, including New Rococo, Minimalism, New Rustic, Retro and Contemporary. Photographs are accompanied by captions explaining the different approaches from each designer and architect. Whether it's one part of the loft or the entire space, The Big Book of Lofts is the ultimate reference for every homeowner ready to redecorate.

Download or read book The White Home written by Caroline Clifton-Mogg and published by White Lion Publishing. This book was released on 2006-04-25 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you're trying to create an interior that is timeless, elegant, and serene or sharp, contemporary, and clean, white is one of the classic tones of interior design. This stylish guide shows you how to combine white's many shades--from ivory and milk white to oyster, chalk, and ecru--to create a multi-layered effect that is full of tonal contrast and variation. Taking you room by room, Caroline Clifton-Mogg shows you how to create the perfect sanctuary, offering plenty of original ideas for furniture, curtains, bed dressings, and table settings. Design journalist Caroline Clifton-Mogg is the author of many books on interior design and gardens, including The Curtain Book and French Country Living. - Publisher.

Download or read book The Sport of Pigeon Racing written by W. Anderson and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2015-05-06 with total page 155 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This vintage book contains a comprehensive guide to racing pigeons, with information on breeding, pigeon types, notable historical fanciers, housing, nutrition, and much more. “The Sport Of Pigeon Racing” is highly recommended for those with a serious interest in the sport, and is not to be missed by collectors of vintage literature of this ilk. Contents include: “Pigeon Racing”, “The Armadale Lofts”, “My First Visit to Belgium”, “Leading Belgian Fanciers”, “English Fanciers I Have known and Visited”, “A Method of Founding a Loft of Racing Pigeons”, “Notes on Racing Pigeon Types with Special Reference to Superficial Anatomy”, et cetera. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. We are republishing this vintage book now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on pigeons.

Download or read book Bletchley Park and the Pigeon Spies written by Bernard O'Connor and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2018-02-05 with total page 602 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over 15,000 pigeons were dropped into occupied Europe during WW2. Some were used by secret agents to send messages back to headquarters. Others were dropped by parachute into France, Belgium, Holland and Denmark in the hope that people would complete the attached questionnaire and provided military, political, economic or other intelligence of value for the Allies. Photographic negatives could be sent. Bletchley Park had its own loft for its pigeon spies. This book investigates the work of MI14, known as the Colomba Service, and for the first time sheds light on conditions in Occupied Europe described by extremely brave men and women who risked execution if found in possession of a pigeon. MI14 staff, decoded or translated messages and forwarded copies to SOE, SIS, MI19, RAF, RN, Ministry of Economic Warfare, BBC, Churchill, de Gaulle and President Benes of Czechoslovakia.

Download or read book The Eye A Treatise on Eye Signs and a Study of the Eyes of Great Families of Homing Pigeons written by Anon and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2013-05-31 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This antiquarian volume contains a detailed discussion on 'eye signs' - being a study and exploration of the eyes particular to the great families of homing pigeons. This fascinating and profusely illustrated treatise on the 'signs' present in the eyes of pigeons will appeal to both amateur and seasoned fanciers. It would make for a worthy addition to collections of pigeon-related literature. Although old, the information contained herein is timeless, and will be of as much value to modern readers as it was when first published. The chapters of this book include: 'Falconry', 'Personal Observations', 'The Eyes', 'Study of the Eyes', 'Study of the Great Families', 'The Ulensthe Vekemas – The Van Shingen', 'The Wegges', 'The Grooters', 'The Pittvils', 'The Hansennes and the Delathouwers', 'General Considerations', 'The Special Aptitude', etcetera. We are republishing this vintage book now in an affordable, modern edition - complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on pigeons.

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Download or read book Bletchley Park and the Belgian Pigeon Service written by Bernard O'Connor and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2018-04-06 with total page 437 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: During the Second World War, the British Royal Air Force's Special Duties Squadrons parachuted thousands of pigeons into Belgium. Bletchley Park, the nerve centre of the British Intelligence Service, had its own pigeon loft from where birds were sent on intelligence gathering missions. A secret organisation, MI14(d), was created to organise a pigeon service to occupied Europe. Those who found the pigeons were expected to supply military, economic and political intelligence for the Allies. This book includes the messages sent back from Belgium. In particular, it investigates the roles played by Josef Raskin and Jean Ceysens, the British Intelligence Services, the RAF and the brave individuals who, despite the possibility of imprisonment, sent messages to Britain in the hope it would help liberate their country.

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Download or read book The Book of the Racing Pigeon Fact and Theory from Many Source Including the Author s Own Experience written by Carl Naether and published by Read Books Ltd. This book was released on 2013-04-18 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This early work on Pigeon Racing is an engrossing read for any pigeon racer of historian of the sport, but also contains a wealth of information and anecdote that is still pertinent and practical today. Recommended for inclusion on the bookshelf of the pigeon fancier. Contents Include: The Homing Pigeon in the Long Ago - The Homer Becomes Standard Equipment for Post and War - Peacetime Pigeon Service in the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries - Pigeons of World War I - Pigeons of World War II - The Racing Pigeon: Mixture of Many Feathers; The "Looks" of the Racing Pigeon; Pigeon Behaviour; Plumage and the Mold; General Care of Racing Homers; The Racing Loft; Breeding Methods; Training Young Birds; Racing Young Birds; Training Old Birds; Unusual Methods of Flying: Night and Two-way; The Homing Urge; Representative Racing-Pigeon Magazines: American and European; Important Books on Racing Pigeons; Racing-Pigeon Literature; and an Index. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.