This Martin Parr retrospective is rich in the wit and colour that Parr's work is best known for, but also offers the first serious assessment of the career of this major contemporary photographer. Parr combines an urge to document with a bemusement about social behaviour. Author Val Williams, a distinguished writer and curator, considers his better known later work in the context of his full career and in so doing shows how Parr's photographs have highlighted political and social change over the last thirty years. While Parr began his career in Britain, he now has a large international following. This book offers the overview that many have eagerly awaited. It features fascinating previously unpublished early work, his startling and original 1974 installation Home Sweet Home, early black-and-white photographs of the people and places of Hebden Bridge in Yorkshire where he lived and worked in the 1970s, photographs from Ireland and Salford, and of course a selection of the very best images from all his published books including The Last Resort, The Cost of Living, Signs of the Times and Think of England (published by Phaidon). With unlimited access to Parr's archives and quoting from extensive interviews, Val Williams charts Parr's life and career, revealing insights into his influences and attitudes and assessing his importance within the worlds of art and photography.

International superstar, Ricky Martin, who has sold more than 60 million albums worldwide, opens up for the first time about memories of his early childhood, experiences in the famed boy band Menudo, struggles with his identity during the Livin' la Vida Loca phenomenon, reflections on coming to terms with his sexuality, relationships that allowed him to embrace love, and life-changing decisions like devoting himself to helping children around the world and becoming a father. Me is an intimate memoir about the very liberating and spiritual journey of one of the most iconic pop-stars of our time.

本书的作者Martin Fowler是国际著名的OO专家，敏捷开发方法的创始人之一，现为ThoughtWorks公司的首席科学家，本书是作者的代表作之一，深受业界专业人士和广大读者的好评，经久不衰。 本书讲述各种分析模式（即来自概念性业务模型的模式）和支持模式（即讲述如何使用分析模式的辅助性模式），把论述重点放在介绍面向对象分析和设计的最终结果—即模型本身。作者透过平实朴素的语言，将自己丰富的对象建模经验与读者分享，使读者可以马上采纳这些经验性模式。 本书适合的读者范围非常广：面向对象的计算机分析人员和设计人员（尤其是那些参与系统分析的人员）、数据建模人员、编程人员以及专业的软件工程师都可以从本书中获得宝贵的知识和经验。 本书赞誉： “本书是对不断发展的模式文献的一个重要贡献。它捕捉来自不同领域的深奥的对象建模专业知识，形成一个模式目录。这些领域模式将有助于你解决不同领域中具有挑战性的建模问题。” ———Erich Gamma “Martin Fowler为我们给出答案，而不仅仅是一个可以找到这些答案的过程。在本书中，透过作者平实朴素的语言，你将找到自己下一个业务对象模型的重要内容。” ———Ward Cunningham “就像‘四人帮’在他们的经典著作《设计模式》中总结出了通用的设计模式，Martin Fowler在这本让人期待已久的书中为我们总结出应用领域的诸多模式。本书是从事面向对象业务建模和业务过程重组工作的所有分析人员和设计人员的必备之书。” ——Donald G. Firesmith

Twenty years of Maison Martin Margiela is examined in this unique retrospective exhibition catalogue. Departing from the traditional idea of presenting a comprehensive overview, the catalogue explores the different themes and concepts that have been present in the Maison’s production. This extends to their collections, events, the interior designs of their boutiques and offices, and the unmistakeable approach to their graphics and communication In October 2008 the Maison Martin Margiela celebrates its 20th anniversary. On this occasion the MoMu presents a unique exhibition 'MAISON MARTIN MARGIELA (20)The exhibition’. This exhibition was organised in close cooperation with the Maison Martin Margiela and runs from 12 September 2008 to 8 February 2009 at the Antwerp ModeMuseum.