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The ArtsNovember 2022In good taste
How Britain’s middle classes found their style
by Ben Highmore, Christopher Breward
In postwar Britain, journalists and politicians prophesised that the class system would not survive a consumer culture where everyone had TVs and washing machines, and where more and more people owned their own homes. They were to be proved entirely wrong. In good taste charts how class culture, rather than being destroyed by mass consumption, was remade from flat-pack furniture, Mediterranean cuisine and lifestyle magazines. Novelists, cartoonists and playwrights satirised the tastes of the emerging middle classes, and sociologists claimed that an entire population was suffering from status anxiety, but underneath it all, a world was being constructed out of duvets, quiches and mayonnaise, easy chairs from Habitat, white emulsion paint and ubiquitous well-scrubbed, second-hand pine kitchen tables. This was less a world of symbolic goods and more an intimate environment alive with new feelings and attitudes.
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January 2020Rise up!
by Li, Amanda
Von starken Kids und dem Mut, anders zu sein! Ungewöhnliche Geschichten von Schicksalsschlägen, Herausforderungen, Widerstand und einer neuen Zukunft. Greta Thunberg (Schweden): Ein Teenager ruft eine internationale Bewegung für den Klimaschutz ins Leben. Phiona Mutesi (Uganda): Ein kleines Mädchen kämpft sich aus den Slums und wird zum international gefeierten Schachprofi. Boyan Slat (Niederlande): Ein Teenager hilft mit seiner Erfindung, die Meere vom Plastikmüll zu befreien. Lizzie Velasques (USA): Ein durch Krankheit entstellter Teenager kämpft weltweit erfolgreich gegen Mobbing. William Kwamkwamba (USA): Ein Junge sichert die Stromversorgung in seinem Dorf, mit Schrott und einer Anleitung aus einem geliehenen Buch. Dieses Buch stellt coole und unglaublich starke Kids vor, die Schicksalsschläge meistern, ihre Not in Mut umwandeln und für ihre Ideale einstehen. Ob es um die Verwirklichung eines Lebenstraums geht oder um die Veränderung der Welt - sie alle lassen sich nicht von ihren Zielen abbringen. Mit Kurzbiografien von: Greta Thunberg, William Kamkwamba, Laura Dekker, Joel Kioko, Poorna Malavath, Boyan Slat, Yeonmi Park, Abraham Keita, Juliane Koepcke, Desmand Doss, Phiona Mutesi, Rain, Malala Yousafzai, Pelé, Molly Kelly, Ally Swinton, Lizzie Velásquez, Louis Braille, Bethany Hamilton, Mohamad Al Jounde, Pratima Sherpa, Kevin Breel, Frida Kahlo, Nona Siblings, Ellie Simmonds, Pierre Demalvilain, Juliana Ossa, Sheku Kanneh-Mason, Ayesha Farooq.
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December 2012Mutter Corsage
Enthüllungen einer Dessous-Verkäuferin
by Meyer, Heide; Kettelhake, Silke
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The ArtsMarch 2017Make up of Ancient Chinese Ladies
by Li Ya
With large number of pictures, this book introduces the development of makeups from Shang Dynasty to Qing Dynasty of ancient China. The book is divided into three parts: cosmetics, hairdressing, and body fragrance. Apart from the list of ancient makeups, this book also provides interesting historical stories, and even gradients of makeups for DIY.
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August 2016Water Margin（Digital Edition)
by Shi Nai An
In the final years of the Song dynasty,China was in a state of political and social turmoil.Besides frequent foreign invasion and a large number of man made and natural disasters there were also constant peasants rebellion.In order to transform society and make it more equitable and human, 108 heroes joined together in Liang Shan to oppose the local officials and genitures.Thus began the corsages and moving drama on which the novel water margin is based.
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August 2022Flower Notes
Ein Blumenjournal | Mit den besten Tipps und Tricks für den eigenen Blumengarten von der gefeierten Blumenexpertin und -influencerin Jora Dahl
by Jora Dahl, Marion Rekersdrees
Wer träumt nicht davon: Durch den eigenen Garten zu streifen, wo es überall blüht und duftet, dabei einen ganzen Arm voll Blumen zu schneiden, die Wohnung mit üppigen Bouquets zu füllen – und damit nicht nur die eigene Umgebung schöner, sondern auch die Welt ein bisschen besser zu machen. Denn Blumen aus dem eigenen Garten oder Balkonkasten sind nicht nur die schönsten, sondern auch besonders nachhaltig. Blumenexpertin Jora Dahl zeigt, wie es geht: in ihrem Blumenjournal verrät sie – nach Monaten gegliedert – die besten Tipps und Tricks für den eigenen Blumengarten, von der Anzucht über die Pflege und das Arrangement von Schnittblumen. In wenigen Monaten zum eigenen Schnittblumengarten – von der gefeierten Blumenexpertin und -influencerin Jora Dahl, mit den hinreißenden Illustrationen von Marion Rekersdrees.
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Children's & YAAi Wan’s Daffodil Ball
by Huang Beijia
After several years of conception and more than one year of writing, Huang Beijia, a famous children’s literature writer, has recently published her new dedication named 'Ai Wan’s Daffodil Ball' in Jiangsu Children Press. The story is set in China in the early 1980s. At that time, the country was like a sleeping giant who was about to wake up. It was easy for people to get lost in that restless, unstable society. This is the setting for the story of the eight-year-old Aiwan. She grew up quietly with her brothers and sisters in an ordinary family in the small town of Qingyang. The story of Aiwan's upbringing is the same as that of many other girls during that period. Her ordinary life style was peaceful and low-key, just like the daffodil in the conch pot, which would be satisfied even with just a little water, all the while sending out a gentle fragrance. Her philosophy of life was learnt from her own life experience in this family, instead of being taught by others. Hard and restrained as her childhood was, we could still imagine that once she grew up, she would discover the wings to fly out into this wide world, and her wealth of experiences would become her fortune, helping her to create a bright, amazing future.
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The Fat
by Yingchun Zhu
Fat is a collection of essays on the topic of fat , which was carefully edited and designed by Zhu Yingchun, the winner of "The most Beautiful Book in the world", after six years of manuscript preparation. The book invites more than 100 authors to tell the story of "fat" together, as well as a number of well-known artists to draw illustrations in the text. The book includes memories of famous people from all walks of life, such as Shen Changwen, Zhong Shuhe, Su Tong, Li 'er, Ye Zhaoyan, Mai Jia, Zhang Jiajia and Jiang Fangzhou, as well as stories of people of different ages and fields and people from other countries and regions. Fat is not only a kind of food, but also a period of memory, which embodies the bitter past, sweet memories and ongoing stories of sweetness, bitterness and bitterness from generation to generation. 《肥肉》是一本以“肥肉”为话题的散文集，由“世界最美的书”获奖者朱赢椿历时六年约稿，精心编辑与设计而成。本书邀请到百余位作者共同讲述“肥肉”的故事，以及多位知名画家制作内文插画。既有沈昌文、钟叔河、苏童、李洱、叶兆言、麦家、张嘉佳、蒋方舟等社会各界知名人士关于肥肉的珍贵记忆，也收录民间不同年龄、不同领域的人和其他国家、地区的人们的肥肉故事。 肥肉不仅是一种食物，更是一段时代记忆，凝聚了一代又一代人辛酸的过往、甜蜜的回忆以及正在发生的酸甜苦辣的故事。物价已回不到往昔，肥肉又有了新故事。全新增订版特别收录陈晓卿、封新城、石光华、地主陆、田原、史航、汪天稳等好文。书中囊括的这几代人的胃，比世间档案更懂中国。
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MedicineSeptember 2018Animal Welfare in a Changing World
by Edited by Andrew Butterworth
Contemporary and challenging, this thought-provoking book outlines a number of the key dilemmas in animal welfare for today's, and tomorrow's, world. The issues discussed range from the welfare of hunted animals, to debates around intensive farming versus sustainability, and the effects of climate and environmental change. The book explores the effects of fences on wild animals and human impacts on carrion animals; the impacts of tourism on animal welfare; philosophical questions about speciesism; and the quality and quantity of animal lives. The welfare impacts of human-animal interactions are explored, including human impacts on marine mammals, fish, wildlife, and companion and farm animals. Animal Welfare in a Changing World provides: Concise, opinion-based views on important issues in animal welfare by world experts and key opinion leaders. Pieces based on experience, which balance evidence-based approaches and the welfare impacts of direct engagement through training, campaigning and education. A wide-ranging collection of examples and descriptions of animal welfare topics which outline dilemmas in the real world, that are sometimes challenging, and not always comfortable reading. This is a 'must-read' book for animal and veterinary scientists, ethologists, policy and opinion leaders, NGOs, conservation biologists and anyone who feels passionately about the welfare of animals
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The ArtsNovember 2017Vivien Leigh
Actress and icon
by Kate Dorney, Maggie B. Gale
This edited volume provides new readings of the life and career of iconic actress Vivien Leigh (1913-67), written by experts from theatre and film studies and curators from the Victoria & Albert Museum, London. The collection uses newly accessible family archives to explore the intensely complex relationship between Vivien Leigh's approach to the craft of acting for stage and screen, and how she shaped, developed and projected her public persona as one of the most talked about and photographed actresses of her era. With key contributors from the UK, France and the US, chapters range from analyses of her work on stage and screen to her collaborations with designers and photographers, an analysis of her fan base, her interior designs and the 'public ownership' of Leigh's celebrity status during her lifetime and beyond.
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MedicineSeptember 2018Animal Welfare in a Changing World
by Andrew Butterworth, Rebecca Aldworth, Shelley M. Alexander, Regina Asmutis-Silvia, Panayiotis (Panos) Azmanis, Prof Daniel Berckmans, Lotta Berg, Harry Blokhuis, Xavier Boivin, Dr John Bradshaw, Prof. Victoria Braithwaite, Stijn Bruers, Henry Buller, Andrew Butterworth, Joyce D’Silva, Sarah Dolman, Chris Draper, David A. Fennell, Dr Charles Foster, Taryn Glass, Temple Grandin, Adam Hart, Dr Sophia Hepple, Kristof Hermans, Elly Hiby, Dr Miel Hostens, Mark Jones, Michael J Kuba, Philip Lymbery, Miriam Martin, Tomas Norton, Geert Opsomer, Maria Panagiotopoulou, Paul C. Paquet, Conor Ryan, Mark Simmonds, Kalliopi Stara, Rigas Tsiakiris, Dr Bonny Van Ranst, Paul Whittington, Dr James Yeates
Contemporary and challenging, this thought-provoking book outlines a number of the key dilemmas in animal welfare for today's, and tomorrow's, world. The issues discussed range from the welfare of hunted animals, to debates around intensive farming versus sustainability, and the effects of climate and environmental change. The book explores the effects of fences on wild animals and human impacts on carrion animals; the impacts of tourism on animal welfare; philosophical questions about speciesism; and the quality and quantity of animal lives. The welfare impacts of human-animal interactions are explored, including human impacts on marine mammals, fish, wildlife, and companion and farm animals. Animal Welfare in a Changing World provides: Concise, opinion-based views on important issues in animal welfare by world experts and key opinion leaders. Pieces based on experience, which balance evidence-based approaches and the welfare impacts of direct engagement through training, campaigning and education. A wide-ranging collection of examples and descriptions of animal welfare topics which outline dilemmas in the real world, that are sometimes challenging, and not always comfortable reading. This is a 'must-read' book for animal and veterinary scientists, ethologists, policy and opinion leaders, NGOs, conservation biologists and anyone who feels passionately about the welfare of animals
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March 2022Searching for Sweetness
Women’s Mobile Lives in China and Lesotho
by Sarah Hanisch
Traversing from the rapidly urbanising county-level city of Fuqing to the remote mountainous kingdom of Lesotho in Southern Africa, Searching for Sweetness is one of the first and most extensive ethnographies linking rural-to-urban migration in China with Chinese migration to Africa. Against the backdrop of China’s national struggle for modernity and globalisation, Sarah Hanisch examines Chinese migrant women’s complex and ever-shifting struggles for upward social mobility across different generations and localities in China and Lesotho. Embedding the women’s individual portraits into larger historical contexts, Hanisch illustrates how these women interpret and narrate their migratory and everyday experiences through and beyond powerful state metanarratives on ‘sweetness’ and ‘bitterness’. In her exploration of migratory identities and projects that have been overlooked by previous studies, Hanisch brings uniquely gendered, multi-sited, and intergenerational perspectives to existing scholarship on Chinese internal and international migration.
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Children's & YADecember 2015Posie Pixie and the Pancakes
Book 7 in the Whimsy Wood Series
by Sarah Hill
1st place tie (with book 6 in the Whimsy Wood Series) in the Royal Dragonfly Book Awards, Children’s Section WELCOME TO THE LATEST INSTALLMENT IN THE MULTI AWARD-WINNING ‘WHIMSY WOOD’ SERIES 'Posie Pixie And The Pancakes' brings us to the end of this 1st super set, in the wondrous 'Whimsy Wood' series. 'Posie Pixie' has been on so many exciting adventures already! She's hunted for a new Autumn home, hosted a fireworks party and had her plans scuppered by a sudden snowstorm! Book 7 is just as jam-packed with fun, frivolities, nature and necessary whimsy, as the previous delightful 6 books from this enchanting series. Posie Pixie And The Pancakes' is a really fun story which I enjoyed a lot as I love pancakes!! I also loved all the characters names, especially Mrs Scarlet the squirrel and Posie Pixie! - Erin Steel, aged 7 years. Another visit to the magical 'Whimsy Wood' does not disappoint. When Posie Pixie and her friends set out to enjoy pancake day, lots of whimsical fun ensues. With humour and wonderfully descriptive language, you feel like you are part of Posie's latest adventure and the characters soon become your friends. What a great way to inspire children to read, by introducing them to this fantastic series of books! - Mrs Teri Brown, Literacy Leader, Staniland Academy, Boston, Lincolnshire. I love Posie Pixie and I wanted to eat up all her yummy pancakes too! I really liked the bit where Bromley Badger drops his party poppers! - Freddie Hues aged 4 years. I loved reading this book so much, that I've been making pixie costumes from leaves and putting them out for the pixies! - Amelie Bonner, aged 7 years I felt sorry for Posie and Wibble when they ate too much pancakes and had sore tummies! - Jake Bonner aged 5 years I wish I could go to the Badgers' party! - Logan Bonner - aged 3 years
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Handicrafts, decorative arts & craftsDecember 2012Bead Flowers & Wedding Bouquets
by Katie Dean
Make your own beautiful bead flowers and wedding bouquets, using the traditional craft of French beading. The techniques are made easy in this ebook, with step-by-step instructions, detailed photos and comprehensive video demonstrations by prizewinning beader Katie Dean – the next best thing to having the author standing by your side as you learn. Katie demonstrates the basic techniques of French beading, then shows how to make individual bead flowers, including, lilies, stephanotis, gypsophila and roses, along with the other elements needed to make floral arrangements, such as leaves, fern and ivy. There are instructions for creating wedding bouquets in four designs: teardrop, hand-tied and cascade bouquets, and a bridesmaid’s pomander. You can also use this ebook to make table decorations, buttonholes, corsages, and hair ornaments – all from beads and wire. These beautiful bead flowers will make a truly unique accessory for your special day, and will last forever. Please note that because there is around 60 minutes of video in this ebook, it is a very large download file!
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Fantasy & magical realism (Children's/YA)November 2015Posie Pixie and the Torn Tunic
Book 3 in the Whimsy Wood Series
by Sarah Hill
WINNER of the READER’S FAVORITE “5 STAR BOOK AWARD” Welcome to Whimsy Wood! COME and meet some more of the quirky woodland characters in the 3rd book of this delightful series! In book 3 Posie has a mishap in Whimsy Wood and learns that “a friend in need is a friend indeed” and also that “every good turn deserves another”. "Posie Pixie just gets better and better! I love all the animal characters!" Poppaea Aldridge aged 5 yrs. “Think of the best bits from Enid Blyton’s fantastical stories for very young children.” Chopsy-Baby, Bristol’s Online Parenting Magazine. "I love the Posie Pixie books! I really like reading about the nature in the forest and the colours that you can find there." Freddie Lea, aged 6 yrs. "This engaging tale of the Whimsy Wood folk and their merry antics, will enchant children and transport them into the world of make-believe!" Mrs Carol Clough, Headteacher at Crockerton and Heytesbury Primary Schools, Wiltshire. "I love reading this story and I imagine being a Pixie and going on adventures like Posie." Kate Hagelthorn aged 6 yrs. "I really liked reading this book and finding out about Posie Pixie's next adventure. I'd like to meet those ants!" Thomas Antrobus aged 6 yrs.
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Children's & YAOctober 2014Posie Pixie and the Christmas Tree
Book 5 in the Whimsy Wood Series
by Sarah Hill
WINNER of the READER’S FAVORITE “5 STAR BOOK AWARD” Welcome to Whimsy Wood! "According to Santa's elves, 'Posie Pixie And The Christmas Tree' is likely to be the most magical literary addition to a Christmas stocking this festive season!" In 'Posie Pixie And The Christmas Tree', book 5 from the delightful 'Whimsy Wood' series, we find loveable Posie Pixie and quirky Wibble Woodlouse, entertaining the Whimsy Wood carol-singers in Posie's copper kettle home. They talk about the 'fan-fizzle-tastic fireworks party', which Posie had held outside her house the month before (see book 4, 'Posie Pixie And The Fireworks Party'). Then the conversation turns towards Christmas . . . . suddenly, Posie realises that she's forgotten something jolly important, in preparation for the festive season! What could this possibly be I wonder??!! Find out in this fabulously festive next instalment and meet more of the adorable 'Whimsy Wood' characters! REVIEWS "If you haven't read these adorable stories yet, you don't know what you're missing!" – the_homeschool_mom_blog "I loved Florence Fox because it is an alliteration and I learnt about that at school." - Grace Farrell aged 6½ yrs "The 'Rudolph the red robin song' was brilliant! It was just so funny!" - Max Farrell aged 5 yrs
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Age groups: childrenAugust 2015Posie Pixie and the Copper Kettle
Book 1 in the Whimsy Wood Series
by Sarah Hill
WINNER of the READER’S FAVORITE 5 STAR BOOK AWARD! Welcome to Whimsy Wood ! It’s autumn and Posie needs to find a new home in Whimsy Wood. She is battling to find something suitable. But hark! Whats this I hear jingling and jangling through the wood…..? This is a world of enchantment and wonder . Join Posie Pixie on her adventures in the 1st book of this delightful, multi award-winning series....... Book 1, Posie Pixie And The Copper Kettle, sets the scene for the rest of the series and explains why Posie Pixie finds herself in Whimsy Wood. How does the copper kettle come into it? I hear you ask! Aaaah well, you’ll just have to read the book to find out! 'From the very beginning, Sarah Hill transports her young readers to an enchanting, whimsical world, where the adventure of finding a cosy home for autumn becomes a way of making new friends...' Helen Prince-English and Literacy Advisor. 'In Whimsy Wood, Sarah Hill has created a vibrant world full of wonder and imagination that you will want to revisit again and again' Matthew Barnes author of 'The Maelstrom' 10% of the net profit from the sale of this book will be donated to The Wildlife Trusts. " The books in Sarah Hill's series are based in a woodland setting called Whimsy Wood. The series is divided into five sets, each containing seven books, making a total of thirty-five books in the series. Each book is written for a specific month in the year, so the flora and fauna change accordingly as you read through the series. Finally, there is a proverb hidden within each story for the reader to find, giving the story a real meaning. The majority of characters within the series are woodland creatures, with the occasional pixie or fairy and a dollop of humour thrown in! "
