Simon Yates è un alpinista e avventuriero acclamato a livello internazionale, noto per il suo ruolo nella celebre spedizione descritta nel libro 'Touching the Void' di Joe Simpson. Nel corso di una carriera prolifica durata quasi trent'anni, ha realizzato numerose prime ascensioni in tutto il mondo insieme a importanti alpinisti britannici. La scrittura di Yates attinge profondamente alla sua vasta esperienza, offrendo ai lettori una prospettiva unica sulle sfide e sulla profonda bellezza dell'alpinismo. Il suo lavoro riflette una profonda comprensione dell'avventura e della forza interiore necessaria per affrontare ambienti estremi.
The book delves into a chilling mystery surrounding a victim who suffered severe torture, evident from the deep cigar burns on his arms and feet. The gruesome details of the injuries suggest a brutal crime, compounded by the victim's hands being bound with zip-tie handcuffs. As the investigation unfolds, the narrative likely explores themes of violence, justice, and the psychological impact of such brutality on both victims and investigators.
From French settees to Chippendale desks to medieval tables to Bugatti chairs, Encyclopedia of Furniture details the history and development of Western furniture. Lavishly illustrated with hundreds of full-color photographs, this chronological guide highlights the major trends as well as the minor eccentricities. Experienced antique dealers offer advice and analysis in this essential reference work for both amateur and experienced collector.
Illustrierte Geschichte der Möbel - Tische - German edition of An Encyclopedia of Tables, published in 1990 by Quintet. --- Tische aus verschiedenen Jahrhunderten und Kulturen in zahlreichen farbigen Abbildungen. Chronologische Darstellung der einzelnen Stile und Epochen vom 16. Jarhhundert bis zur Gegenwart. Informationen und Ratschläge von anerkannten Experten.
128 pages with 220 colour illustrations. A comprehensive chronological guide to styles from the 16th century to the present day.