10 Most Expensive Books In The World

01. "Leicester Code," Leonardo da Vinci (The Codex Leicester, Leonardo da Vinci)

$ 30.8 million in 1994, the auction Christies ($ 44,6 million in current prices *).

Notebook entries by Leonardo da Vinci, made during his life in Milan in 1506-1510, respectively. The manuscript consists of 18 sheets of paper covered on both sides and folded in such a way that together they formed a 72-page book. Leonardo notes written in a special way, his own "mirror" type - they can be read only by means of a mirror. Entries are devoted to various events, mused about the nature of which Leonardo: why the moon is shining, why and how the water flows in rivers, where are the fossils of which are minerals and so on. Notebook also contains a large number of mathematical calculations, diagrams and drawings. "Leicester" code was named after the Earl of Leicester, who bought the manuscript in 1717. In 1980, the book's heirs Lester bought the famous industrialist, collector and friend of the Soviet Armand Hammer, after which he served for a short period called the "Code Hammer» (Codex Hammer). After his death in 1994 the code was put up for auction, in which was acquired by Microsoft founder Bill Gates and he regularly exhibited in museums in the picture.

02. "Gospel of Henry the Lion"

$ 12.4 million in 1983, the auction Sothebys ($ 26,7 million in current prices). 

The manuscript includes the four Gospels, has 226 pages, decorated in a unique style of the monks and novices Helmarshauzen Benedictine abbey. After the death of Henry the Lion manuscript was long considered lost. In the XIX century it was discovered in Prague, in 1861 it was purchased by George V, King of Hanover, which is considered the founder of Henry the Lion. Five years later, George V was deposed and fled to Austria, and among other things, took with him the manuscript. Next, trace the relics was again lost, but in 1983 an unknown seller put "The Gospel of Henry the Lion," at auction house Sothebys. During the auction, its owner has become Germany - participated in the financing of the purchase federal government, the governments of Bavaria and Lower Saxony, as well as fund "Prussian Cultural Heritage." In the present manuscript in the library named after the Duke August in Wolfenbüttel (Germany).

03. "Birds of America", John James Audubon (The Birds of America, John James Audubon)

$ 8.8 million in 2000, the auction Christies ($ 11 million in current prices). 

Its first edition was printed in the United States in 1827-1838, respectively, during this time it was released only about 200 copies printed in giant format, which he called the Audubon «double elephant folio »- each page has 50 inches (127 cm) in height. Full copy of" Birds of America "includes 435 hand-painted prints of engravings size of 90 to 60 cm, on which birds are depicted life-size. It is now known about the existence of 119 total copies of "Birds of America", 108 of them are stored in museums around the world and only 11 - in private collections. On the market these books come very rarely, and every such case the collectors of books regard as a sensation.

04. "Canterbury Tales", Geoffrey Chaucer (The Canterbury Tales, Geoffrey Chaucer)

$ 7.5 million in 1998, the auction Christies ($ 9,9 million in current prices).

Unique instance of the first edition of "Canterbury Tales" Geoffrey Chaucer, "father of English poetry," and one of the founders of English literature. The book was published in 1477 in the British pioneer printer William Caxton at Westminster Abbey. So far, only 12 survived the first edition known copies, of which only exhibited at Christies book is in a private collection. The book rich in its own story: her first appearance at auction belongs to the year 1776, when it was sold at Christies. In 1998, the book became the property of the London booksellers.

05. "Duke of Northumberland Bestiary» (The Northumberland Bestiar)

$ 5.85 million in 1990, the auction Sothebys ($ 9,6 million in current prices).

English bestiaries like the world was kept not more than 40, and they rarely come onto the market. As explained by experts at home Sothebys in 1990, before the bestiary was last auctioned in 1889. In addition, a copy of the Duke of Northumberland - the latter remained in private hands, and not in a museum collection.

06. Gutenberg Bible (The Gutenberg Bible)

$ 5.4 million in 1987, the auction Christies ($ 10,2 at current prices). 

A unique copy of the Bible pioneer Johannes Gutenberg, the oldest extant book printed with movable type of the set. And it was her 42-line version of the format in folio (there is a later 36-line version, known as the Bamberg Bible). 42-line-known among bibliophiles Bible as the "Mazarin Bible", by the name of the cardinal and the first French minister Giulio Mazarin, in the securities of which in 1760 was first detected by the first copy of this Bible. According to the Museum of Gutenberg's just the beginning of the 1450-ies were printed about 180 copies of a 42-line-the Bible, of which survived to our day 48, including 21 - complete. Sold at Christies in 1987 Bible - is incomplete, it is only the first volume. Buyer was a Japanese Maruzen Corporation. Currently, this copy is kept in the library of Keio University.

07. "First Folio: comedy, tragedy and Chronicle," by William Shakespeare (William Shakespeares First Folio: Comedies, Histories and Tragedies).

$ 5.2 million in 2006, the auction Sothebys ($ 5,5 million in current prices). 

A copy of the first edition of the plays of William Shakespeare, published in 1623 by John and Henry Kondelom Hemet, participants Shakespearean troupe. "First Folio" - accepted among bibliophiles term to refer to the book, its full name - "Mr. William Shakespeare's comedy chronicles the tragedy. Printed with accurate and authentic texts. " The "First Folio" included 36 of Shakespeare's plays, almost all his plays, with the exception of "Pericles" and "Two notable relatives." So far, only 40 survived complete copies of the first edition of which in private hands are only two, including sold at Sothebys.

08. "On fruit trees," Henri Louis Duhamel du Monceau (Traite des Arbres Fruitiers, Henri Louis Duhamel du Monceau).

$ 4.5 million in 2006, Pierre Berge auction & Associes (Brussels) ($ 4.8 million at current prices).

A Treatise on the fruit trees the French physicist, chemist, agronomist, a member of the Academy of Sciences, Henri Louis Duhamel du Monceau (1700-1782). Beautifully designed two-volume illustrated by a number of famous artists of the period, representing 16 species of fruit trees, their fruits, leaves, seeds and fruit. This copy of the book was once bought a personal library of King Louis XV, for which it was printed in a particularly splendid form, with a gilt cover.

09. "Geography" ("Cosmography"), Ptolemy (Ptolemys «Geographia» (aka «Cosmographia»)

$ 3.99 million in 2006, Sothebys ($ 4,3 million in current prices). 

A rare instance of the world's first printed atlas, printed in 1477 in Bologna, Italy on samples of maps of the ancient Greek astronomer, mathematician and geographer Claudius Ptolemy 150 BC. Oe.

10. The Hebrew Bible (Hebrew Bible) 

$ 3.18 million in 1989, Sothebys ($ 5,5 million in current prices). 

In content, almost matches the Christian Old Testament. This copy is created in Babylon in the IX-X centuries AD. Oe. It is one of the oldest and most valuable manuscript of the Hebrew language.

10 Tips for Interview

1. Attitude is everything. If you're smiling, excited and optimistic, you've already won half the battle. If you're cold, distant and uninterested, you've already lost 99% of the battle. 

2. Be yourself. If you act like someone else and they like you, they don't actually like YOU. They like the person you're pretending to be. If you end up getting a job there, you won't be able to keep up the facade for very long anyway. Honesty and authenticity are very appealing characteristics. If both parties stay true to themselves, they'll know if they're right for each other. And in the end, that's usually what matters most.

3. Relax. Interviews are not really interviews at all. They're conversations. Treat them like conversations, and the tension will slowly dissolve. Remember: when you walk into that office, you don't have the job to begin with. In theory, you have nothing to lose. You either come out way ahead or back where you started. If you approach the situation with a "win-draw" mentality, most of the pressure will fall by the wayside.

4. Appearance counts. Before you meet people, virtually the only judgment you can make is based on aesthetics. What you're wearing matters. What they're wearing matters. How you sit, stand, shake hands, hold your pen and walk up the stairs counts. Not enormously, but enough. First impressions are huge. Also, how does the building look? Is the lobby clean and organized? Are the cubicles bunched together? Is the ceiling high or low? Does it look like a fun place to work? Does it invite you to come back?

5. Fit is crucial. All the smarts, skills and experience in the world mean nothing without the right fit. If your values aren't aligned with those of the company, you're doomed. If you like to have fun and they're always serious, don't even bother. Seriously. The more you fit in, the more you'll want to come back every day and bust your butt. If you're always at odds with your coworkers, you're going to hate your job. Simple as that.

6. Liking means more than talent. The days of standing in line and putting decals on widgets is over. People don't hire you because you're capable. They hire you because they want to work with you. If you don't get along, and get along well, the interview will probably be fruitless. Unless, of course, you applied for the "Assistant Placer of Decals on Widgets" position...

7. Be persistent. It's incredibly easy to get lazy, give up and feel sorry for yourself. People will turn you down, never call you back, and forget your name over and over again. None of that matters. What matters is perseverance. If you can't handle losing a few battles along the way, you're in for a tough road ahead. Getting a job is like winning a war. It takes patience, planning, time, effort, dedication and a little bit of luck. The chips will fall your way sooner or later. If you stay persistent, you'll at least give yourself a chance to catch them.

8. Bring an insane amount of (intelligent) questions. Nothing feels worse that not being prepared. If you don't bring loads of questions, you're not prepared. At some point, the interviewer will ask you what you want to know. For the record, you want to know everything. Be curious. Be interested. Be engrossed. Ask your question, and then get ready to listen. Don't think of what you're going to say next. Just soak up every word like a giant sponge. The more questions you ask, the more you'll get out of the experience. And as a bonus, they'll know you care deeply about their business. When you care about what they care about, you both start to align, and that's when the magic happens.

9. Focus on their needs, not yours. It's tempting to sell ourselves, to talk about how great we are, and to show off our past experiences. But guess what. No one cares. What they really care about is how your "amazingness" will translate into success for their company. Don't focus on your talents, focus on what your talents will do for them.

10. Blogging will give you a HUGE leg up. Blogging forces you to analyze, collaborate and create solutions. It also gives you plenty of ideas for improving customer experiences, businesses and relationships. These skills (among countless others) will give you confidence, poise, energy and know-how when it comes time to explain yourself. Your insights will be sharper, your thinking will be deeper, and your ability to express your opinions clearly and concisely will be much stronger. Blogging will prepare you better than any "How-To" book in the world. 

My Motivation

Church of Ice and Snow — Germany

Not far from the German-Czech border, the Catholic Church is built of ice and snow.
From day to day will be opened, and the church will become a tourist attraction. 

Top 10 Celebrities With Most Beautiful Smiles

                                           Kylie Minogue

Angelina Jolie

                           

                                Catherine Zeta Jones

Christie Brinkley

Jannifer Garner

                                            

                                       Jennifer Lopez

   

                                       

                                         Julia Roberts

Kate Hudson

Laura Linney

Megan Fox

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10. Sonakshi Sinha

                                       

                                           9. Alia Bhatt

                                      8. Sonam kapoor

                                          

                              7. Parineeti Chopra

             
           
                                    6. Ileana D’cruz 
               
                                5. Anushka Sharma

         

                                     4. Katrina Kaif

               

                                 3. Priyanka Chopra

      
                                

                               2. Kareena kapoor

       
                           1. Deepika Padukone

Top 10 Best And Most Popular Cosmetic Brands

Maybelline cosmetics are being used in more than 129 countries so is the world’s leading cosmetic brands. It is an American brand covering the wide range of products as lip glosses, eyeliners, eye shadows, nail colors, mascaras, best make-up foundation and much more. Using the make-up of this brand originally make you look like an adventurous girl with glamorous looks.

Revlon is the oldest cosmetic brand ever known. It is an American brand dealing in skincare, hair care, make-up, fragrances and personal care products. As the company is getting older it is developing more trust in its consumers. The first product ever launched by this brand was nail enamel and it is still its specialty. The exotic and unique names of its products draw more attention towards this brand. Quality of all the products completely fulfills the demands of its consumers. The brand can boast-off its affordability and hence better average sale. Revlon is a complete essence of creativity and femininity.

Urban Decay is a cosmetic brand that had earned 5th Annual Best Cruelty Free Cosmetics Line Award. This feminine and hot brand is a beauty with an edge. It is actually for those who relish their personality, want it to be appealing and have a style to express it. This brand is famous for its widest as well as wildest range of the shades of different colors in eyeshade kits and other innovative products. The bestselling are Naked Palettes (eyeshade kit) to eyeliners, lip liners, mascaras, setting sprays and many other exciting items. Though the brand is expensive still it has been holding the market for more than 15 years. 

Oriflame is a Swedish cosmetic brand. This brand sells personal care products, nutritional products and accessories as well. This brand is widespread covering almost 60 countries of the world and holds a position in international market due to wide range of its quality products. The skin care products of Oriflame are targeting people of every age group. Make-up items are made from best ingredients and natural extracts. Fragrance, Body care, Hair care products and Accessories all provide you an affordable luxury where beauty goes beyond appearances. Interesting thing about this brand is that they offer you affordable packages and you can return the product back if you don’t like it (this brand trusts itself).

Olay is a leading skin care cosmetic brand since two years. It is an American brand passionate for making a difference in your skin. Olay provide a wide range of skin care products including anti-aging skin care products, cleansers, moisturizers and acne treatments for every age group. The heritage of this skin care brand is huge and still expanding. Though it is an expensive brand but the quality of its products justifies the cost. Olay’s current slogan “Challenge what’s possible” perfectly suites this brand.

Make-up Art Cosmetics or M.A.C is the most trust worthy brand. Its products have more than 100 shades for eyes, lips, nails and face. It has everything that a make-up addict wants. This brand produces finest quality make-up that is affordable and suitable for professional make-up artists. Every product of this brand is 100% pure and cruelty free for all skin types. M.A.C make-up is the top choice of make-up artist in New York Fashion Week held every year as it is specially made to withstand high lightening effects during photo shots. 

Clinique is one of the most expensive cosmetic brands. It is regarded as the safest cosmetic brand as it’s all the products are dermatologically allergy tested. Main products are skincare, make-up items, fragrances and toiletries. The good thing about this brand is that dermatologists recommend its products for many purposes, so attract more consumers towards it. The producers kept on improving the quality of products. Each product is manufactured differently in different countries according to the skin tones of the inhabitants of that country and climatic conditions. 

Lancôme is an international cosmetic brand with the enormous number of high quality products. All make-up of this brand is light and gives your face natural touch; its foundation is said to truly Visioniare that evens your skin tone and has concealer, lipstick is lead free and nail colors are available in thousands of shades. All of the skin care products keep you smooth and soft. All of the fragrances are sensational and attractive. Lancôme will provide you 100% guaranteed satisfaction in all the range of its products.

Avon is an American international manufacturer and distributor whose products are sold over 140 countries in the world. It is 5th largest beauty company and also ranked as 2nd largest direct selling enterprise as it is a big Multi level trader. The beauty care, household and personal care products are manufactured by this brand. The great fame is earned by this brand due to the door-to-door selling strategy and idea of advertisement through brochures. Jewelry, accessories and clothing are also sold along with beauty care products. Though it is affordable; entire product’s quality can be expressed in a single word that is simply Awesome that gives you a glamorous look.

L’Oreal is the famous cosmetic brand that surely needs no introduction. L’O real Paris is currently world’s largest cosmetics brand dealing with the complete range of hair color, skin care, make-up, perfumes and hair care. It French brand has manufactured more than 500 hundred products just for your perfect beautification and satisfaction. L’O real itself owns other 20 famous make-up brands spread all over the world. L’O real has faced many controversies and successfully maintained its status in world’s market. Highest selling products belong to this brand as they are affordable, most famous, well-advertised and trustworthy. The current slogan “Because we’re worth it” involves more consumers. This brand has introduced the range of Kids care products with a slogan “Because we’re worth it too”.