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If you’re looking for gifts that might last a little longer than a bottle of bubby, then you could do worse than peruse some of the selections from this year’s "Home for the Holidays" gift guide.

Published by H.F. Ullmann, "Modern Living Accessories: 100 Years of Design" presents a retrospective of the most important developments and highlights in design of the past 100 years, beginning with the latest trends for 2011.

A portmanteau word, "gypset" is defined as the nomadic spirit of a gypsy mixed with the sophistication of the jet set. In the follow-up to her best-selling "Gypset Style," Julia Chaplin explores the little-known enclaves of gypsetters around the world.

The new trilingual, 720-page edition of "Modern Furniture: 150 Years of Design" is a sweeping retrospective of furniture design, ranging from an 1859 "bistro chair" to the latest design trends through 2011.

Published by h.f. ullmann, the richly-illustrated "Ecodesign" by Silvia Barbero and Brunella Cozzo introduces readers to a dazzling array of contemporary objects that are as stylish as they are sustainable.

Alexandre Reza was one of the most incredible private gem collectors in the world. At his exclusive Paris atelier, Reza acquired the highest-quality jewels from the finest dealers to craft all-new, singular designs.

Perhaps it’s somehow fitting that one of the world’s most biodiverse habitats exists along the southern border of North Korea, conceivably the world’s most isolated country.

In anticipation of the host city for this summer’s 2012 Summer Olympics, Assouline announced its newest title in the "The Light of..." series, "The Light of London."

With a citizenry as colorful and animated as the signage, Tokyo at night is a photographer’s dreamscape - and Alexander James, the man behind the lens of the book "Tokyo Taxi," has given himself a fantasy assignment.

Interactive technology has become a critical factor in how we conduct our lives. Bradley Quinn’s "Fashion Futures" takes an in-depth look at how advancing technologies and new materials "are reinventing clothing as we know it."