The Body in Contemporary Art
The Body in Contemporary Art presents a global survey of art made since 2000 that takes the body as its focus. Examining such areas as nature and technology, identity politics, and the grotesque, writer and critic Sally O'Reilly traces the body's movement from a subject to a live medium of art, and highlights how sociopolitical and cultural developments, from contemporary scientific breakthroughs to the Russian--Ukrainian war, have all had a profound influence on representations of the human form.From painting and sculpture to installation, video art, and performance, O'Reilly reveals the myriad ways in which the body has inspired a generation of artists. Featuring the work of both renowned and up--and-coming figures, including Marina Abramovic, Hew Locke, Jenkin van Zyl, Shirin Neshat, Sarah Lucas, and Shawanda Corbett, The Body in Contemporary Art shows how the human form continues to be pivotal to our understanding and expression of our place in the universe.International in scope with color illustrations throughout, this edition has been comprehensively revised, with an updated selection of artists and five new chapters covering topics such as clothing, work and economics, the nude, and illness.
The Martins
A wryly funny story about a struggling Parisian writer who finds the heroine of his next novel right outside his apartment "Foenkinos is at his best in this playful novel" -- Elle "A charming, clever book" -- The Independent Is it true that every life is the stuff of novels? Or are some people just too ordinary? This is the question a struggling Parisian writer asks when he challenges himself to write about the first person he sees when he steps outside his apartment. Secretly hoping to meet the beautiful woman who occasionally smokes on his street, he instead sets eyes on octogenarian Madeleine. She's happy to become the subject of his project, but first she needs to put her shopping away. Is it really true, the writer wonders, that every life is the stuff of novels, or is his story doomed to be hopelessly banal? As he gets to know Madeleine and her family, he'll be privy to their secrets: lost loves, marital problems and workplace worries. And he'll soon realise he is not the impartial bystander he intended to be, but a catalyst for major changes in the lives of his characters. Told with Foenkinos's characteristic irony and self-deprecating humour, yet filled with warmth, The Martins is a compelling tale of the family next door which raises questions about what it means to be 'ordinary', and about the blurred lines between truth and fiction. Light yet profound, it's another deeply charming story by this beloved French author.
The Witch's Wheel of the Year
A must-have for any modern witch: themed crafts, rituals, games, and recipes. Use the seasonal inspirations to practice and improve your best self each day, while keeping an eye on the wheel of time that loops around us each. A beautifully illustrated guide to ancient, nature-based holidays and customs; a book that explains the year through the eyes of a witch - from magical techniques to full experience the wheel of a year and its eight major holidays: Samhain, Yule, Imbolc, Ostara, Beltane, Litha, Lughnasa, Mabon. For each of them, the reader finds insights into their origins as well as tips, spells, crafts and rituals to honor the seasons. The book also features self-assessments to understand which part of the holiday and year most naturally reflects your being and needs.
Three Birds Renovations: Vacay Vibes at Home
Give your home that dreamy, getaway feeling with the latest inspo, practical tips and expert advice from the powerhouse trio behind Three Birds Renovations.For a decade, Bonnie, Erin and Lana have been turning tired homes into show-stopping spaces. With nearly 30 kitchens, 50+ bathrooms, 70 bedrooms and over 80 outdoor areas under their tool belts, they've learned a thing or two along the way. The secret to every stunning transformation? Creating a home that feels like a holiday.Now, they're spilling all their latest reno wisdom in these pages, helping you bring that vacation vibe into your everyday life.Inside, you'll find: - Incredible before-and-afters- Clever space-saving solutions- Money-saving tricks- Inspo from homes big and small, urban and ruralWhether you're drawn to the laid-back charm of a Mediterranean villa, the breezy allure of modern coastal, a Palm Springs retreat or the cosy warmth of a snow-capped cabin, you'll find plenty of ideas to bring your vision to life.And this time, they're bringing some friends along for the ride! Get a behind-the-scenes look at the homes of family, friends and superstar students of the Three Birds Reno School, all showcasing their own take on the Three Birds magic.Come for the styling tips, stay for the whole-home reno inspiration - because the vacay vibes start now.
Letters to Destroy: Love Letters
Based on Kari Chapin's Letters to Destroy, this book of fill-in missives allows you to explore, express, and release past romantic experiences both painful and positive--and destroy the evidence in whatever manner you choose! Love Letters to Destroy contains a variety of fill-in letters that each directly address a specific kind of former love--good, bad, secret, unrequited, and everything in between! By completing these letters, the user experiences a kind of emotional housecleaning, or spiritual decluttering. The best part? The user can then tear each letter out and destroy it in the manner that feels most cathartic--burning it, burying it, flushing it down the toilet, or . . . you get the idea.
Imagine Breaking Everything
A fierce, witty exploration of growing up and transformation, showcasing a bold new voice in Latin American fiction. It's a rainy weekend in Bogot獺, and eighteen-year-old Melissa is about to graduate from school. If, that is, she can scrape together the money to pay for the printer she broke. Melissa used to break a lot of things, but after five years of living with her aunt Anah穩, she has become much better at controlling her anger. Then, out of the blue and for the first time in six months, Melissa's mother calls her and invites her to spend the weekend together in their old neighbourhood. Melissa is excited to spend time with her, but nervous about returning to the scene of her troubled early adolescence. Will she make it to Monday morning without jeopardising her future - or being swallowed up by her past?
I Love New York
"I Love New York": a tribute to the city of dreams Experience the vibrant energy and romantic allure of New York through the eyes of David Drebin, international multidisciplinary artist represented by the finest galleries worldwide.In his extraordinary coffee table book "I Love New York", Drebin presents an alluring homage to the city that never sleeps. With an impressive format and an artfully die-cut cover, this masterpiece invites you to marvel. Behind each photograph is a captivating story waiting to be discovered. These photographs tell of seductive encounters and the countless possibilities that New York has to offer. The photographer takes us to a dream world where every moment is filled with romance. The impressive city backdrops and cinematographic aesthetics lend his images an unmistakable depth and drama.David Drebin, born in Toronto in 1970 and a graduate of the renowned Parsons School of Design, has earned a first-class reputation as a master of visual storytelling. His work is characterized by a unique combination of voyeuristic and psychological perspectives. Themes such as melancholy and humor find their place in Drebin's images, lending them an emotional depth that captivates the viewer."I Love New York" is not just an illustrated book, but an experience - an invitation to immerse yourself in a world where love and desire for life are palpable. Let your imagination and your dreams run wild with David Drebin's masterful photographs. Add this exquisite work to your collection and experience New York like never before.
These Our Monsters
From the legends of King Arthur embedded in the rocky splendour of Tintagel to the folklore and mysticism of Stonehenge, English Heritage sites are often closely linked to native English myths. Following on from the bestselling ghost story anthology Eight Ghosts, this new collection of stories inspired by the legends and tales that swirl through the history of eight ancient historical sites. Including an essay by James Kidd on the importance of myth to our landscape and our fiction, and an English Heritage survey of sites and associated legends, These Our Monsters is an evocative collection that brings new voices and fresh creative alchemy to our story-telling heritage. Author and atmospheric locations include: Edward Carey - Bury St Edmunds Abbey Sarah Hall - Castlerigg and other stone circles Paul Kingsnorth - Stonehenge Alison MacLeod - Down House Graeme Macrae Burnet - Whitby Abbey Sarah Moss - Berwick Castle Fiona Mozley - Carlisle Castle Adam Thorpe - Tintagel Castle With original black-and-white illustrations by Clive Hicks-Jenkins
The Return of the Grey Partridge
A 2024 Book of the Year pick in The Spectator and The Times Literary Supplement The ground-breaking story of the return of nature to the Arundel Estate The Return of the Grey Partridge tells the extraordinary story of how wildlife is restored to the Arundel Estate in West Sussex. Prompted by the collapse in numbers of one species, the grey partridge of the title, the managers of the estate woke up to the devastating effect modern farming methods were having on wildlife. Following the estate through the seasons of one year, the book shows how the farm of Peppering is gradually renatured: fields are divided up with hedgerows and trees, beetle banks are built across fields, the land is manured rather than fed with artificial fertilisers, and much of it is returned to pasture. Detailed descriptions of nature give a sense of this large estate coming back to life - still very much farmland, but with a rapid increase in wildlife and biodiversity. And the partridges return. Written in collaboration with the Duke of Norfolk, owner of the Arundel Estate, this moving and hopeful account shows how modern farming can work in partnership with nature to restore not only birdlife but to benefit the whole ecosystem.
Jean & Ron Henry: Fairy Story (Foiled Pocket Journal)
Part of a series of exciting and luxurious Flame Tree Notebooks. Combining high-quality production with magnificent fine art, the covers are printed on foil in five colours, embossed, then foil stamped. And they're powerfully practical: a pocket at the back for receipts and scraps, two bookmarks and a solid magnetic side flap. These are perfect for personal use and make a dazzling gift. This example features Jean & Ron Henry's Fairy Story
Amalfi Lemons Journal (Diary, Notebook)
The design of this delightful journal features the luscious lemons of Italy's Amalfi coast, said to taste like liquid sunshine! Let their radiant hues infuse your writing with the zest of creativity!Journal provides ample space for personal reflection, sketching, or recording favorite quotations or poems.Premium smooth-finish 120 gsm paper accepts pen or pencil beautifully.Light gray lines gently guide your writing.Paper is acid-free and of archival quality, preserving your thoughts for years to come.Vibrant cover design is embossed and embellished with hand-selected touches of gold foil.Gilded-gold edging catches the light as you turn each page.For practicality, you'll find an expandable pocket inside the back cover: the perfect place to tuck notes and keepsakes.Use the matching elastic closure to secure your journal.Interior endsheets complement the overall design.Sturdy book bound-style binding ensures durability.Convenient small-format size, 5'' wide x 7'' high, slips effortlessly into most bags and backpacks.160 pages to capture your creative journey!
Let's Focus on Me Journal
A lined notebook that's perfect for getting all of your inner thoughts down on paper so you can have more focus for the other stuff! We all need a journal or a special notebook for our lists and thoughts and jots! Getting what you want to focus on out of your head and onto paper is the first step in making more room for more things to focus on... or something like that. Whatever you're spending time focusing on: your astrological chart, a poem you'd like to memorize, mapping out your vegetable garden--all that awesomeness deserves a pretty place to exist, and that's exactly what this journal is here for! -Blank Journal measures 6.5" x 8.66" -Paperback, 160 lined pages, ribbon marker
Good Stuff Ahead Journal
A lovely notebook for "just because"--perfect for any occasion! We all need a journal or a special notebook for our lists and thoughts and jots! Getting "stuff" out of your head and onto paper is the first step in making more room for other stuff in your head... or something like that. Whatever your good stuff ahead may be: a grocery list for a fantasy dinner party, a love letter to your future self, or a long list of what you would do if you won the lottery--all that good stuff deserves a pretty place to exist, and that's exactly what this journal is here for! -Blank journal measures 6.5" x 8.66" -Need a lovely lined, blank journal for women? Here 'tis! -Paperback, 160 lined pages, ribbon marker
Reflections Journal
This lovely lined journal is the perfect place to put your daydreams down on paper. We all need a journal or a special notebook for our lists and thoughts and jots! Getting those thoughts out of your head and onto paper is the first step in making more room for more thoughts... or something like that. Whatever you're reflecting on: which country you'd like to move to, ways you'd like to change the world for the better, or a long list of what you'd do if you had three wishes--it all deserves a pretty place to exist and that's exactly what this journal is here for! Plus, CATS. -Blank Journal measures 6.5" x 8.66" -What's better than an unlined blank page journal? This lined one right here! -Paperback, 160 lined pages, ribbon marker
Semiha Berksoy: Singing in Full Color
Through both her painting and her opera career, Semiha Berksoy emerged as a globally renowned Turkish cultural iconSemiha Berksoy (1920-2004) enjoyed an acclaimed dual career as both an opera singer and as a painter. This first comprehensive retrospective of her work bridges her life and work between Turkey and Germany, covering her famous roles, her ties with Turkish artists and poets, and her spontaneous and bold approach to painting.
Andrea Pichl: Values of Economy
Pichl's immersive installation, composed of found objects taken out of context, beckons viewers to move among the former economic channels of divided GermanyGerman artist Andrea Pichl (born 1964) creates installations that resurface the architectural and cultural environments of Soviet-era Germany. In Values of Economy, Pichl assembles found objects into an environment inspired by the exchange of money and goods between East and West Germany.
Biennale Architettura 2025: Intelligens. Natural. Artificial. Collective.
The official catalog of the 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale is a multicultural, multinational dialogue on the future of sustainable and inclusive designPublished with La Biennale di Venezia. As Italian architect, engineer and curator Carlo Ratti puts it, "Architecture has always been a response to a hostile climate ... our creations have always striven to bridge the gap between a harsh environment and the safe, livable spaces we require. Today, that dynamic approach is being taken to a new level--as climate becomes less forgiving. We have witnessed firsthand how water and fire are attacking us with unprecedented ferocity."This two-volume publication accompanies the 19th International Architecture Exhibition in Venice, titled Intelligens. Natural. Artificial. Collective. Contributions from more than 750 participants--including architects and engineers, mathematicians and climate scientists, philosophers and artists, chefs and coders, writers and woodcarvers, farmers and fashion designers, and many more--explore how effective methods of adaptation to our changing environment demand inclusivity and collaboration.
Ahuva Zeloof: Faith
Infused with spiritual power and significance, Zeloof's subtle carvings of biblical figures offer a return to nature Walking along the beaches of Israel's Mediterranean coast, Iraqi-born, London-based sculptor Ahuva Zeloof hand-selects pieces of Nubian Sandstone, itself a spiritual material, which she then carves into biblical figures. According to Zeloof, these works are "created by nature and found by the artist."
Flowers: From the Renaissance to Artificial Intelligence
A gorgeous volume demonstrating how flowers are an inexhaustible source of inspiration for artists of every eraFragile yet powerful, flowers speak a language that transcends centuries and cultures. They narrate emotions, celebrate beauty, silently protest and preserve age-old tales. Bringing the multifaceted cultural history of flowers to life in impressive ways, this beautiful volume, comprising works from international collections (including the Louvre, Mus矇e d'Orsay, Petit Palais and Mus矇e des Arts D矇coratifs in Paris, alongside the botanical and scientific collections of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew in London and the Museo Civico di Zoologia in Rome), offers works by Jan Brueghel the Younger, Hannah H繹ch, Andreas Gursky, Ann Carrington, Ai Weiwei and many others, along with the latest experimentation with digital technologies in contemporary art. Based on a stunning exhibition at the Chiostro del Bramante in Rome, this publication offers an unprecedented interpretation of the role flowers have played in the evolution of our history and society.
Walter Rosenblum: Master of Photography
From his images of the D-Day landings to portraits of immigrant life in New York City, Walter Rosenblum's oeuvre captures change in mid-century America on a global scaleThis volume brings together all the main stages of the work of one of the most important American photographers of the last century, Walter Rosenblum (1919-2006). From his beginnings in the Photo League, where he met Lewis Hine, Berenice Abbott and Paul Strand, to his documentation of the experiences of immigrants in New York's Lower East Side. It traces his highly decorated service in World War II (in which he participated as a photo reporter, taking part in the Normandy landings, and was among the first Allied photographers to enter the liberated Dachau concentration camp) to his exceptional documentation, the result of his personal research, of life in Harlem, the Bronx and Haiti. His photography is in museum collections around the world. The volume includes a critical text by Angelo Maggi and a biography.
Tan Ping: Body of Abstraction
As a witness to the changing of the world order in the late 20th century, Tan Ping developed a style of abstract painting blending eastern technique with western aestheticsChinese painter Tan Ping (born 1960) began his studies in Berlin in the same year as the fall of the Berlin Wall. Together with China's reopening to the West, these events allowed Tan to develop an abstract formal language inspired by Art Informel, Conceptual art, calligraphy and more.
Sebasti瓊o Salgado
Black-and-white photography from all stages of Salgado's storied career, including images from his internationally acclaimed Workers and Migrations seriesBrazilian documentary photographer Sebasti瓊o Salgado is one of the greatest figures of modern photography, placing human issues and the world's upheavals at the heart of his projects. This monograph presents two distinct stages of his oeuvre, through a selection of over 400 prints held in the collection of the Maison Europ矇enne de la Photographie. First, a journey through the first 25 years of Salgado's career as a photographer and photojournalist, in which he continually confronted the fury and torment of humanity through famed series such as Workers (1993), documenting the vanishing way of life of manual laborers across the world, and Migrations (2000), a tribute to mass migration driven by hunger, natural disasters, environmental degradation and demographic pressure. This chapter is followed by selections from Salgado's Genesis project (2013), an epic eight-year expedition to photograph the mountains, deserts and oceans, and the animals and peoples that have so far escaped the imprint of modern society. These recent works are a homage to the beauty and fragility of our planet, still untouched by the madness of mankind, and which it is vital to preserve.Sebasti瓊o Salgado (born 1944) originally trained as an economist. He began his photographic career in 1973, working initially as a photojournalist before turning toward the long-term, socially oriented documentary projects for which he is well known, such as Workers, Migrations and, most recently, Genesis. A UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador since 2001, Salgado has also been involved in rainforest conservation and restoration through his organization Insituto Terra.
The Storyteller Snow White
An interactive feature that reads the text aloud when a button is pressed on each page: a way to enable little kids to enjoy books independently! Stunning illustrations by Francesca Rossi that enhance the storytelling experience. Fourth title in a brand-new series of audible fairytales; other titles in the series: Little Red Riding Hood, Peter Pan, Pinocchio. Explore "The Storyteller Series," where classic fairy tales like Little Red Riding Hood, Pinocchio, Snow White, and Peter Pan come to life with interactive narration and stunning illustrations by Francesca Rossi. Perfect for young children to enjoy hearing the book read aloud independently or with friends.
30 Minutes or Less Recipe Card Collection Tin
When you need to get a meal on the table like NOW, choose a recipe that can go from zero to hero in 30 minutes or less. Meaty entr矇es, grain-based meals, pastas, tacos, pizzas, sandwiches and skillets are just some of the amazing options you can whip up in no time. With 72 recipes divided among five tabbed sections, you can solve the daily dinner dilemma with a wide variety of recipes that can be ready in 30 minutes or less.Recipes are divided into 5 sections: Main Meats; Pasta and Noodles; Rice, Grains and Beans; Sandwiches, Tacos and Pizza; and Skillet Suppers.For sandwiches and pizza that are quicker and tastier than delivery, try Taco Pizza, BLT Supreme, Classic Patty Melts and Spinach Artichoke Grilled Pizza. Pasta and grains are always good choices for quick weeknight cooking. Try Spicy Chicken Rigatoni, Meaty Spaghetti, Smoked Sausage Mac and Cheese, Lemony Chicken and Rice and Quinoa Burrito Bowls to have dinner on the table in no time. Quick skillet meals like Skillet Lasagna and Vegetables, Chicken and Spinach Skillet, Cheesy Hamburger Ramen and Southwestern Tilapia with Rice and Bean speed your cooking and minimize cleaning up.Includes 28 blank cards for you to add your own recipes.A stylish tin looks great with any decor.Every recipe card has a photo.
Brain Games - Search and Sticker: Animals (for Kids Ages 3-6)
Join the adventure in this search-and-find sticker experience like no other! Brain Games Search and Sticker Animals offers an exciting, interactive search-and-find sticker experience that will keep kids entertained for hours! This book combines fun challenges with learning opportunities to stimulate young minds.90+ pages of engaging activities: Packed with bright, colorful illustrations.Variety of search-and-find challenges: Includes What's Different, Find the Pair, Find a Match, and more!Sticker fun: Kids can complete activities by adding stickers to the pages, boosting their creativity and focus.Promotes essential skills: Helps develop cognitive, language, and motor skills through fun, hands-on play.Interactive learning: Encourages counting, matching, color recognition, and observation skills.Perfect for kids 3-6: Designed for children to enjoy independently or with family.Ideal for travel and on-the-go fun: Portable and perfect for screen-free entertainment anytime, anywhere.Embark on a fun-filled quest with Brain Games Search and Sticker: Animals!
Brain Games - I Can Find It! Playful Pets: Includes Stickers!
Join pets of all kinds as they go to the beach, have a birthday party, get pampered in a salon, and more in Brain Games I Can Find It! Playful Pets. First, kids add stickers to the side panel and then search to find each object. Once they complete the page, they can turn to the back of the book for additional items to find!Includes stickers for every scene!Features 8 big colorful scenes.Large pages make searching more engaging and fun.Searching for hidden objects enhances focus, attention to detail, and cognitive skills--all while having a blast!Ages 3+.Hardcover, 22 pages + 1 sticker sheet.
The Storyteller Peter Pan
An interactive feature that reads the text aloud when a button is pressed on each page: a way to enable little kids to enjoy books independently! Stunning illustrations by Francesca Rossi that enhance the storytelling experience. Second title in a brand-new series of audible fairytales; other titles in the series: Little Red Riding Hood, Pinocchio, Snow White. Explore "The Storyteller Series," where classic fairy tales like Little Red Riding Hood, Pinocchio, Snow White, and Peter Pan come to life with interactive narration and stunning illustrations by Francesca Rossi. Perfect for young children to enjoy hearing the book read aloud independently or with friends.
The Storyteller Pinocchio
An interactive feature that reads the text aloud when a button is pressed on each page: a way to enable little kids to enjoy books independently! Stunning illustrations by Francesca Rossi that enhance the storytelling experience. Third title in a brand-new series of audible fairytales; other titles in the series: Little Red Riding Hood, Peter Pan, Snow White. Explore "The Storyteller Series," where classic fairy tales like Little Red Riding Hood, Pinocchio, Snow White, and Peter Pan come to life with interactive narration and stunning illustrations by Francesca Rossi. Perfect for young children to enjoy hearing the book read aloud independently or with friends.
The Storyteller Little Red Riding Hood
An interactive feature that reads the text aloud when a button is pressed on each page: a way to enable little kids to enjoy books independently! Stunning illustrations by Francesca Rossi that enhance the storytelling experience. First title in a brand-new series of audible fairytales; other titles in the series: Peter Pan, Pinocchio, Snow White. Explore "The Storytellers", where classic fairy tales like Little Red Riding Hood, Pinocchio, Snow White, and Peter Pan come to life with interactive narration and stunning illustrations by Francesca Rossi. Perfect for young children to enjoy hearing the book read aloud independently or with friends.
The Book of Mysteries of the National Parks
The Book of Mysteries of the National Parks is packed with over 350 articles about the ancient civilizations, unexplained phenomena, and amazing plants and animals that make each of America's national parks a unique place to visit.Twelve chapters, each organized by theme, include such topics as Hidden History; Weird Weather; Peculiar Plants; Extraordinary Animals; Spectral Sightings; Cold Cases, Missing Persons, & Murder; Man-made Marvels; As Seen on TV; and The National Parks of Yesterday.Articles range from short, one-page accounts to sprawling, multi-paragraph stories.Discover the history behind the largest intact old-growth bottomland hardwood forest in Congaree, the first North American human inhabitants in Kobuk Valley, and how Mammoth Cave provided nitrates for gunpowder in the War of 1812.Read up on a variety of scientific phenomena, including the 1.2 billion years missing from Grand Canyon's rock record, the 1915 eruption of Lassen Peak, the crystallization of Petrified Forest, and Yellowstone's long-awaited reintroduction of gray wolves.Dive into each park's eerie side, exploring stories of elusive cryptids, vengeful ghosts, and real-life cold cases.Hardcover, 640 pages.
Brain Games - Sticker by Number: Be Calm (28 Images to Sticker)
Unwind with beautiful and tranquil artwork in Sticker by Number: Be Calm.Features 28 images to sticker, including floral designs, relaxing landscapes, fish and butterflies, cozy home scenes, and much more.Each image to sticker is paired with an inspirational quote, such as "Make today amazing" or "Life is beautiful."Perforated pages make the book easy to use.Puzzle designs range in difficulty.Made for adults, but kids and teens can enjoy as well!Similar to color or paint by number, this sticker activity book features designs that are divided into spaces, each with a number that corresponds to a sticker. Find the sticker, peel it, and place it in the right space. Watch as a full colored image emerges from the original unfinished illustration.
Brain Games - Sticker by Number: Stress Free #2 (28 Images to Sticker)
Colorful images of butterflies, birds, forest scenes, flowers, and other relaxing images are paired with uplifting messages to create a pleasant and stress-free activity. Piece together stickers to discover the image!Features 28 peaceful images to sticker.Puzzle designs range in difficulty.Includes 20 sticker sheets.Perforated pages make the book easy to use.Made for adults, but kids and teens can enjoy as well!Similar to color or paint by number, this sticker activity book features designs that are divided into spaces, each with a number that corresponds to a sticker. Find the sticker, peel it, and place it in the right space. Watch as a full colored image emerges from the original unfinished illustration.
We Used to Dance Here
Told in chronological order, spanning the years 2016 to 2020, We Used to Dance Here is a portrait of both Dublin and Dubliners in flux. Together, these stories explore life on the margins, toxic masculinity and frustrated ambitions.There are dog tracks, bars and pubs, half-finished estates. In 'Tourists' we meet Conor who has fallen in love with Shannon who is studying at Trinity. She is busy avoiding the news from back home in the US and trusts in books instead; in 'Off Your Chest' a young man moves anonymously through the city as he listens obsessively to a talk radio host; in 'Forge Worlds' we encounter Oran and Ger, ten years between them, who work as joiners.Together, the stories show a darker, edgier side to Dublin and they do so in brilliant, crackling prose.
The History of My Sexuality
Meet Sofie. The history of her sexuality begins when she loses her virginity to Walter the recruitment consultant. So, naturally, she thought that things could only improve from there. But she was wrong.It seems Sofie's been wrong about a lot of things. First, she thought she was into men: wrong. Then she met Frida and thought she was set for life: wrong again. Turns out, facing up to everything she thought she knew about herself requires a lot of trial and error. Will Sofie ever be able to untangle the impossible knot of sex, love, loneliness, family relationships and grief that constitutes a life? Does it even matter?The History of My Sexuality is a frank, funny, exuberant journey through the highs and lows of your 20s, and making peace with getting it wrong again and again...
Mog's Bedtime Tales
Cosy up with Mog at bedtime in this collection of 3 best-loved stories featuring everyone's favourite family cat Mog fills her day with adventures and unexpected mishaps, but she ends every day curled up in her basket. Join Mog for bedtime with three of Judith Kerr's most memorable Mog tales brought together in this sleepytime story collection. Each story features the complete text with accompanying illustrations throughout.Contains: Mog the Forgetful CatMog and the BabyMog and Bunny
Horsetrader
During the boom years of the 1980s, the massed oil wealth of the princes of Dubai and Saudi Arabia were pitted against British millionaire Robert Sangster in a battle for control of one of the world's rarest, most precious and most unpredictable commodities: top-pedigree thoroughbred racehorses.From the Jockey Club to Kentucky, from Royal Ascot to Belmont Park, high society and new money celebrated a horsebreeders' bonanza as hundreds of millions of dollars were waged in the ultimate racing gamble. Horsetrader is the thrilling, compulsive story of the rise and spectacular crash of the Sport of Kings.Robert Sangster was the man responsible for the boom. Together with Irishmen Vincent O'Brien, the world's finest trainer, and stallion master John Magnier, Sangster undertook the revolutionary policy of buying 'baby' stallions - the world's most expensive yearlings. And the man who could win at this game, they decided, was the man who bought them all. They sent prices through the roof in bidding wars fought with breathtaking daring. Top stallions became worth three times their weight in gold - the breeding rights to them became a licence to print money.This book traces the gripping story of how Sangster and his little band of Irish horsemen ransacked the world's most prestigious bloodstock auction, the Keeneland Sales in Kentucky. It witnesses too the terrible crash - the bankruptcies and the ruined thoroughbred farms. Written with the full co-operation of Sangster himself, Horsetrader is the inside track on an awesome bid to corner the thoroughbred market.
Jane Austen's Fashion Bible
"A stunning gift edition" - Hasty Book List"Janeites will treasure this." - Publishers Weekly"Packed with charm and lovely illustrations, this is tailor-made for Austen fans" - Booklist Two beautifully crafted worlds are brought together in this celebration of Regency fashion and the writing of Jane Austen. Exquisite color drawings from Regency magazine La Belle Assembl矇e and their entertaining descriptions are matched with much-loved passages from Jane Austen's published novels, letters and manuscript fiction. Professor Ros Ballaster's lively commentary guides the reader through this fascinating book. From elaborate evening gowns and elegant walking dresses to charming seaside outfits, Jane Austen's Fashion Bible brings to life the world of Jane Austen.
Fourth Wing Shadows of Navarre MIDI Custom Unlined Hardcover Journal, 144pg, 120gsm, Rebecca Yarros' Empyrean Collection by Paperblanks
Rebecca Yarros reignited the romantasy genre with the release of Fourth Wing (2023), the first book in her Empyrean series. Centered around 20-year-old dragon-rider recruit Violet Sorrengail, the series defies traditional fantasy tropes by offering readers a female hero who is both formidable and deeply human. Format: Midi Size: Width: 120mm (43/4") x Height: 180mm (7") x Depth: 18mm (3/4") Interior: Custom Unlined Page Count: 144Pages Closure: Elastic Band Colour: Black GSM (paper weight): 120 Binding Type: Smyth Sewn Cover: Hardcover Edge Printing: Yes Pouch Type: Memento Pouch Interior Paper: Custom-designed laid paper Ribbon Markers: 1 100% recycled binder boards Decorative printed cover paper FSC-certified text paper Threaded stitching and glue, as needed Acid-free sustainable forest paper
Fourth Wing Shadows of Navarre MIDI Custom Lined Hardcover Journal, 144pg, 120gsm, Rebecca Yarros' Empyrean Collection by Paperblanks
Rebecca Yarros reignited the romantasy genre with the release of Fourth Wing (2023), the first book in her Empyrean series. Centered around 20-year-old dragon-rider recruit Violet Sorrengail, the series defies traditional fantasy tropes by offering readers a female hero who is both formidable and deeply human. Format: Midi Size: Width: 120mm (43/4") x Height: 180mm (7") x Depth: 18mm (3/4") Interior: Custom Lined Page Count: 144Pages Closure: Elastic Band Colour: Black GSM (paper weight): 120 Binding Type: Smyth Sewn Cover: Hardcover Edge Printing: Yes Pouch Type: Memento Pouch Interior Paper: Custom-designed laid paper Ribbon Markers: 1 100% recycled binder boards Decorative printed cover paper FSC-certified text paper Threaded stitching and glue, as needed Acid-free sustainable forest paper
Dominique
The case of a psychotic 14 year-old boy presented in its full form by the renowned French psychoanalyst. With transcription of comments and reactions made by the child, his parents and the therapist. Francoise Dolto stands alongside Jacques Lacan as a leading light of the Other French school, her research was integrated into schools, hospitals and popular media at a national level. First published in 1971, reading Dominique now gives a granular portrait of an adolescent's subjectivity and its familial and state inheritance. As such the book is an historical example of how the secular Republic of Metropolitan France produced forms of thought. Translated by Ivan Kats, revised by Lionel and Sham Bailly, and with an Afterword by Michael Ryzner-Basiewicz.
One Man Army
'"I am for war, but when I write, they are for peace!"W. J. Manares a. k. a. Willer Jun Araneta Manares is a one-of-a-kind persona in the literary scene of Aklan - the oldest province in the Philippines. The sardonic yet whimsical author of the Philippines since 1999. He authored more than 69 published books and counting. He's a lesser-known worldbuilder and storyteller.
Fourth Wing Shadows of Navarre Ultra Custom Lined Hardcover Journal, 144pg, 120gsm, Rebecca Yarros' Empyrean Collection by Paperblanks
Rebecca Yarros reignited the romantasy genre with the release of Fourth Wing (2023), the first book in her Empyrean series. Centered around 20-year-old dragon-rider recruit Violet Sorrengail, the series defies traditional fantasy tropes by offering readers a female hero who is both formidable and deeply human. Format: Ultra Size: Width: 175mm (63/4") x Height: 230mm (9") x Depth: 18mm (3/4") Interior: Custom Lined Page Count: 144Pages Closure: Elastic Band Colour: Black GSM (paper weight): 120 Binding Type: Smyth Sewn Cover: Hardcover Edge Printing: Yes Pouch Type: Memento Pouch Interior Paper: Custom-designed laid paper Ribbon Markers: 1 100% recycled binder boards Decorative printed cover paper FSC-certified text paper Threaded stitching and glue, as needed Acid-free sustainable forest paper
Fourth Wing Shadows of Navarre Ultra Custom Unlined Hardcover Journal, 144pg, 120gsm, Rebecca Yarros' Empyrean Collection by Paperblanks
Rebecca Yarros reignited the romantasy genre with the release of Fourth Wing (2023), the first book in her Empyrean series. Centered around 20-year-old dragon-rider recruit Violet Sorrengail, the series defies traditional fantasy tropes by offering readers a female hero who is both formidable and deeply human. Format: Ultra Size: Width: 175mm (63/4") x Height: 230mm (9") x Depth: 18mm (3/4") Interior: Custom Unlined Page Count: 144Pages Closure: Elastic Band Colour: Black GSM (paper weight): 120 Binding Type: Smyth Sewn Cover: Hardcover Edge Printing: Yes Pouch Type: Memento Pouch Interior Paper: Custom-designed laid paper Ribbon Markers: 1 100% recycled binder boards Decorative printed cover paper FSC-certified text paper Threaded stitching and glue, as needed Acid-free sustainable forest paper
Screens and Shadows Articles on Media, Culture and Change
'Screens and Shadows: Articles on Media, Culture and Change is a collection of essays exploring how technology reshapes culture, memory, and human connection. Written by voices ranging from scholars and therapists to filmmakers and poets, these reflections reveal both the brilliance and the burdens of our digital age, and invite us to pause, question, and reimagine how we live with our screens.Screens and Shadows is written by various authors namely, Triveni Dubey 'Manish', Vais Siddiqui, Saumia Takru, Ankit Sabharwal, Deepti Dhawan, Rishabh 'Kridious'
My Sweet Orange Tree
A WORLDWIDE CLASSIC OF CHILDREN'S LITERATURE: a moving, life-affirming story of a mischevious boy from Brazil and the power of kindness and imagination. Meet Zez矇 - Brazil's naughtiest and most loveable boy, his talent for mischief matched only by his great kindness. When he grows up he wants to be a poet with a bow-tie, but for now, he entertains himself playing pranks on the residents of his family's poor Rio de Janeiro neighborhood and inventing friends to play with. Zez矇's pranks can be a little too mischievous - at least, so say his parents, who punish him harshly when he misbehaves. His father is out of work and the family unhappiness falls hardest on Zez矇, the second-youngest of seven siblings. That is, until he meets a real friend, and his life begins to change. With the help of Pinkie, the talking orange tree, Manuel, who gives Zez矇 rides in his car, and with his own endless supply of resourcefulness and imagination, Zez矇 will triumph over any adversity. This worldwide classic of children's literature has never been out of print in Brazil since it was first published in 1968. Translated into an astonishing number of languages, it has won the hearts of millions of young readers from Korea to Turkey, Poland to Thailand, and many other countries too, with its inimitable blend of the heart-rending and the whimsical.
Becoming a Composer
'Singer, composer, musician . . . Renaissance Woman of contemporary music.' - Observer I am a composer. A composer of classical music. Quite honestly I am not quite sure how that happened to a girl born in Belize and brought up in Tottenham . . . It is clear that composing found me. It crept up on me and wouldn't let me out of its grasp. Now a leading international composer and a singer-songwriter, Errollyn Wallen is as much at home in jazz and pop as in the classical world. Part memoir, Becoming a Composer offers an intriguing glimpse into the mind and motivation of a composer and covers aspects of Wallen's sometimes troubled childhood, and her experiences of growing up as a black composer in the UK. It includes a collection of observations, diaries following the progress of new works and essays and seeks to shed light on the way a composer sees and hears the world.
Frida
The new title in a successful series of photographic Biographies, including also Coco Chanel, Jackie Kennedy and Marilyn Monroe. Famous for both her paintings as well as her unique personality and multifaceted life. The perfect coffee table book, but so much more! For queer youth, aspiring artists, women and anyone with a rebellious spirit looking to feel inspired Frida the woman. Frida the artist. Frida the icon. Fragile and indomitable, she made herself a work of art, celebrating the beauty of imperfection. Hers was an existence made of passion, revolution, brightly colored clothes, and paintings that mirrored her dances with death and love for life. A life like hers requires splendid images and intense text chronicling its many adventures. From her childhood to the accident, from her discovery of painting and the ties with extraordinary characters such as Andr矇 Breton, Tina Modotti, Lev Trotsky, to her legendary marriage to Diego Rivera and her enchantment with the Casa Azul. This stunning book is an homage to the human being who became a symbol of emancipation and freedom. A hymn to diversity and joie de vivre, dedicated to all women of the world.
Couch to Concert: Beginner Piano Course: A Get Set! Piano Book for Adult and Teen Beginners
COUCH TO CONCERT: BEGINNER PIANO COURSE: A Get Set! Piano book for adult and teen beginners
