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Book SynopsisAn unprecedented and fully illustrated study of every regimental uniform of the five most powerful empires of the period.Trade ReviewA ‘huge and superbly illustrated volume … an extremely valuable guide to a very broad and complex subject’. * Military Historical Society *‘The level of detail included is simply astonishing, making this an absolute treasure trove of information … an invaluable, must-have resource’ * The Armourer, Editor's Choice *An 'impressive work which will absorb enthusiasts and collectors and prove a useful reference source.’ * Indian Military Historical Society *

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Book SynopsisThe Wartime Housewife will bring old fashioned values and skills to our very modern world! Written with sharp wit and illustrated with vintage photographs, Wartime Housewife is the perfect guide to navigating gracefully the rigours of modern life.

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Book SynopsisIn the quest to uncover our family history, we turn to written records, the family album and even heirlooms.

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Book SynopsisShows that Americans have only seen or heard the good things about the Bible, without any exposure to its many shortcomings. The author argues that the lack of criticism of biblical writings has wrongly affected millions of people in their beliefs, allowing many to believe the Bible to be the infallible word of God.

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Book SynopsisHannah Rae Alton illuminates the endless battles of the sexes with a quick blitz through what the great and glorious have had to say about marriage.

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Book SynopsisA unique intriduction to the key aspects of life new students at university need to understand.

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Book SynopsisThis is the first reference work to describe the history of embroidery throughout Central Asia, the Iranian Plateau and the Indian Subcontinent from the medieval period through to the present. It offers an authoritative guide to all the major embroidery traditions of the region and a detailed examination of the material, technical, artistic and design dimensions of the subject, including its use by today's fashion designers.For millennia, the peoples of Central Asian, the Iranian Plateau and the Indian Subcontinent have migrated and traded along the multiple strands of the Silk Road, both northsouth and eastwest. This history of contact has found rich expression within the arts and crafts of the region and particularly in the heritage of embroidery which has sat at the heart of the social and cultural lives of these diverse communities. Embroidery has been produced to decorate individuals, their families, their clients, their homes and public spaces and has reflected economic and poTrade ReviewAn essential resource for students and scholars. * Book Threads *The encyclopedia will provide researchers with a strong knowledge base, including local language for techniques and a list of museums and institutions with related objects and collections for further study. The volume includes 125 excellent stitch diagrams based on "family" group, followed by a stitch list for practitioners, conservators, and curators. The true encyclopedia style of this book makes it easy to use as a reference. * CHOICE *This volume is a great reference book for archaeologists, anthropologists, historians, art historians, textile curators of museum collections, and private collectors. It is a source of inspiration for embroiderers, designers, textile artists, and anyone passionate about embroidery from this interesting area. * International Institute of Asian Studies *Encyclopedia of Embroidery is a very accessible book. It is well laid out, easy to navigate, and easy to read. It is filled with facts, but these facts are presented in a personal and understandable way. The author’s obvious interest and delight in the subject matter, her genuine interest in, not only embroidery but in sharing her knowledge and love of the subject with the reader, is palpable. * The Zay Initiative *This book is relatable, practical, easy to read and packed with information. As with the first volume – this is not just a book, it is a legacy. * The Fabric Thread *This important encyclopedia covers a vast geographic and historical span with not only scholarship and technical expertise but with fascinating insights. Readers from many disciplines, art and embroidery, sociocultural historians and anthropologists as well as those interested in intercultural links will learn a lot from this magnificent production. Gillian Vogelsang-Eastwood and Willem Vogelsang should be complimented on a classic, which provides a vast amount of information within a single volume. -- Shernaz Cama, UNESCO Parsi Zoroastrian Project and University of Delhi, IndiaGillian Vogelsang-Eastwood follows up her masterful volume Encyclopedia of Embroidery from the Arab World with seven further volumes covering the rest of the world. Each is replete with historical and geographical background and delineates the notable embroidered products of each region set into their social context. The techniques are illustrated with clear diagrams of the stitches employed. An essential guide for every textile enthusiast. -- John Gillow, Textile Specialist, UKAn extraordinary achievement, comprehensively exploring the rich embroidering traditions of three regions. Profusely illustrated with photographs, diagrams, and stitch layouts, accessible in writing and explanation, this work will stand as a lasting reference tool for academics, artists, and enthusiasts. -- The Textile Society of AmericaTable of ContentsContributors Preface Acknowledgements Section One: Background Information 1. Introduction 2. Fibres, Threads and Ground Materials 3. Embroidery Tools and Equipment 4. Hand and Machine Embroidery Techniques 5. Designs and Designers Section Two: Historical Embroideries 6. Introduction: Evidence for early Central Asian and Iranian Plateau Embroidery 7. Safavid Period Embroidery 8. Ancient and Historical References to Indian Subcontinent Embroidery 9. Snapshot: Medieval Nepalese Embroidery 10. The Mughal Court and Embroidery 11. Snapshot: Indian Quilts for European Markets Section Three: Embroidery from Central Asia 12. Introduction 13. Snapshot: Embroidered Caps from Central Asia and Afghanistan 14. Embroidery from Kazakhstan 15. Embroidery from Kyrgyzstan 16. Embroidery from Uzbekistan 17. Suzanis 18. Embroidery from Turkmenistan 19. Embroidery from Tajikistan Section Four: Embroidery from the Iranian Plateau 20. Introduction 21. Snapshot: Embroidered Zurkhaneh Breeches 22. Qajar and Later Embroidery 23. Embroidery on Modern Iranian Regional Clothing 24. Embroidery from Afghanistan 25. Snapshot: Afghan Coats and Western Fashion Section Five: Embroidery from the Indian Subcontinent 26. Introduction 27. Embroidery from Baluchistan 28. Embroidery from Pakistan 29. Phulkari Embroidery 30. Introduction to Indian Embroidery 31. Woven and Embroidered Shawls from Kashmir 32. Embroidery from Northern India 33. Embroidery from Western and Southern India 34. Indian Metal thread embroidery (Zardozi) 35. Snapshot: Three Examples of Indian Beadwork 36. Snapshot: Indian Fashion Designers and Hand Embroidery 37. Snapshot: The Roles of NGOs and Other Groups within the Field of Hand Embroidery in India 38. Embroidery from Nepal 39. Embroidery from Bhutan 40. Embroidery from Bangladesh 41. Snapshot: Embroidery and Lace from Sri Lanka 42. Snapshot: ‘Embroidery’ from the Maldives Section Six: Appendices Appendix 1a: Drawings of the Embroidery Stitches Appendix 1b: A-Z List of Embroidery Stitches Appendix 2: International Collections with Relevant Embroideries Bibliography Index

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Book SynopsisGeography studies the relationship of humans and the natural environment, and these 40 essays examine those geographical events that have most profoundly shaped global society in the opening decades of the 21st century. Explore how these events have transformed how people interact with the environment, from political and economic issues such as elections, market practices, and war, to cultural and social issues such as racism and gender stereotyping at work. Landscapes, regions, cities, nature, society, development our entire existence is tied up with space and geography, and thus geography is well-placed to provide important insights and perspectives on the complex events and issues of our time. Geography in the 21st Century studies the world's rapidly changing environments and its shifting economic, political, and cultural landscapes. The entries address social, political, economic, and environmental events from the Arab Spring Movements to the Mexico border crisis in the USA th

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Book SynopsisIncluding thirty-two newly written chapters on representations by and of refugees from leading researchers in the field, Refugee Imaginaries establishes the case for placing the study of the refugee at the centre of contemporary critical enquiry.

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Book SynopsisThe Edinburgh Companion to the Prose Poem is the first comprehensive guide to the prose poem written from an international and comparative perspective.

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Book SynopsisThe basics of grace, etiquette, and good manners in a beautiful package.

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Book SynopsisThe Statistical Abstract of the United States has provided a statistical portrait of social, political, demographic, and economic conditions of America since 1878. This 2023 edition continues the heritage begun so long ago by the U.S. government, with the U.S. Census Bureau being the last agency to produce the compendium at government expense. Now in our eleventh annual edition, Rowman & Littlefield and ProQuest carry on the proud tradition and responsibility of creating the statistical portrait of America.Long-time users of the Statistical Abstract of the United States expect each new edition to carry forward much of the content from prior editions, as well as introduce new data as America continues to evolve. Our editors are committed to updating the long-standing, historical statistics as new data become available, as well as researching new topics to cover.This 2024 Edition contains several new tables including: Families in Poverty by Presence of Working Family Members and Family Type: 2021 College Student Participation in Distance Education Courses by Institution Type: 2019 and 2020 Median Income by Source and Age, Sex, and Race/Ethnicity: 2021 Employed Artists by Occupation and Selected Characteristics: 2015 to 2019 Ferry System Summary: 2010 to 2019 Married Couples by Difference in Race and Hispanic Origin of Spouses: 2005 to 2022 Family Households With Own Children Under 18 Years of Age by Type of Family, 2000 to 2022, and by Educational Attainment of Householder, 2022 Children Under 18 Years of Age Living with Both Parents, One Parent, and No Parents by Race and Hispanic Origin: 1990 to 2022 American Indian and Alaska Native Population by Selected Tribal Grouping: 2015 to 2021 Water Transportation System Summary: 2000 to 2020 Learning Disability and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Among Children Age 3 to 17 by Selected Characteristics: 2019 to 2021 High School Graduates Earning Career and Technical Education (CTE) Credits by Selected Characteristics: 2019 Individual Noncash Charitable Contributions by Type of Donation and Recipient: 2020 Telework Arrangements of Establishments and Employees by Frequency and Industry: 2022 Households with Pets by Age of Householder: 2021 Overseas Travelers to the U.S. by Top 25 States Visited: 2019 to 2021 Overseas Travelers to the U.S. by Top Cities and Metro Areas Visited: 2019 to 2021 Volunteering and Charitable Giving by State: 2019 and 2021 Immigrants, Refugees, and Asylees by State of Residence: 2021 Single Unit Housing Structures at Risk of Wildfire by Census Division: 2021 Political Action Committees (PACs)—Number and Finances by Committee Type: 2021 and 2022 Certified Organic Farms—Value of Sales, Years Involved in Organic Production, and Marketing Practices by State: 2021 Community Resilience Estimates—Population at Risk of Impacts from Disasters by State: 2019 Death Rates by Age, Sex, and Race and Hispanic Origin: 2018 to 2021 Medicare Certified Skilled Nursing Facilities, Home Health Agencies, and Hospices by State and Other Area: 2021 Foodborne Disease Outbreaks, Illnesses, and Hospitalizations: 1998 to 2021 Individual Retirement Account (IRA) Contributions and Fair Market Value for Taxpayers by Adjusted Gross Income: 2020 Volunteering and Charitable Giving Rates by Selected Characteristics: 2017 to 2021 Parents and Guardians Who Receive Child Support by Selected Characteristics: 2020 Puerto Rico—Exports, Imports, and Trade Balance: 2000 to 2022 College Student Participation in Distance Education Courses by Institution Type: 2019 and 2020 Married Couples by Difference in Race and Hispanic Origin of Spouses: 2005 to 2022 Households with Pets by Age of Householder: 2021 Family Households With Own Children Under 18 Years of Age by Type of Family, 2000 to 2022, and by Educational Attainment of Householder, 2022 American Indian and Alaska Native Population by Selected Tribal Grouping: 2015 to 2021 Political Action Committees (PACs)—Number and Finances by Committee Type: 2021 and 2022 Certified Organic Farms—Value of Sales, Years Involved in Organic Production, and Marketing Practices by State: 2021 Community Resilience Estimates—Population at Risk of Impacts from Disasters by State: 2019 Volunteering and Charitable Giving Rates by Selected Characteristics: 2017 to 2021 Medicare Certified Skilled Nursing Facilities, Home Health Agencies, and Hospices by State and Other Area: 2021 Foodborne Disease Outbreaks, Illnesses, and Hospitalizations: 1998 to 2021 Individual Retirement Account (IRA) Contributions and Fair Market Value for Taxpayers by Adjusted Gross Income: 2020 , , , , , , , , , ,

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Book SynopsisFrom 'Assimilation' to 'Decolonization,' 'Black Wall Street' to 'Police Brutality,' and 'Colorism' to 'White Supremacy,' this book equips you with the language to engage in crucial conversations around anti-Black racism.The Anti-Racist Vocab Guide is a boldly illustrated visual glossary that distills complex subjects into comprehensive yet accessible definitions of terms and provides concise and insightful explanations of historical moments. With reflection questions to use for introspection or as a starting point for hard conversations with those close to you, this book will encourage both your learning and unlearning—no matter where you are in your journey to understanding race in America. THOROUGH AND APPROACHABLE: This book presents huge topics in easy-to-understand language that welcomes readers of every experience. REFLECTION QUESTIONS: Each entry is followed by questions to encourage readers to continue their education and translate their new understanding into positive action in their daily lives. BEYOND THE BUZZWORDS: This is an invaluable resource guide that breaks down and goes beyond common phrases to provide actionable awareness. EVOCATIVE ART: Author Maya Ealey's striking art provides conceptual illustrations of each term explained in the book in her bold, passionate style. Perfect for: Anyone interested in learning more about race in America People who want help understanding the complicated subject of racism Parents, teachers, and students Readers of instructive and informative best sellers such as How to Be an Antiracist, White Fragility, The 1619 Project, and Do the Work!: An Antiracist Activity Book

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Book SynopsisA detailed overview of the essential requirements of a successful commercial website.

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Book SynopsisAn authoritative source of information on violent conflicts and peacebuilding processes around the world, Peace and Conflict is an annual publication of the University of Maryland’s Center for International Development and Conflict Management and the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies (Geneva).The contents of the 2017 edition are divided into three sections:» Global Patterns and Trends provides an overview of recent advances in scholarly research on various aspects of conflict and peace, as well as chapters on armed conflict, violence against civilians, characteristics of rebel and state forces, sexual violence, democracy and civil war, terrorism, human rights conditions, and the results of the updated Peace & Conflict Instability Ledger, which ranks the status and progress of more than 160 countries based on their forecasted risk of future instability (adverse regime change, internal war, state mass killing, non-state mass killing).» Special Feature spotlights work on the relationship between refugees and the diffusion of armed conflict.» Profiles surveys developments in instances of civil wars, peacekeeping missions, and international criminal justice proceedings that were active around the world during 2015.Frequent visualizations of data in full-color, large-format tables, graphs, and maps bring the analysis to life and amplify crucial developments in real-world events and the latest findings in research.The contributors include many leading scholars in the field from the US and Europe.Trade ReviewIf you are looking for a comprehensive, accessible and thought-provoking overview of current research trends in political violence, this is the book to turn to.—Nils Weidmann, Professor of Political Science, University of Konstanz, GermanyPeace and Conflict 2016, as with its predecessors, proves to be an invaluable source of up-to-date information on conflicts around the world. Various facets of political violence and their respective recent trends are documented in detail. New trends and challenges in conflict research are admirably discussed, as are traditional and more recent attempts in mitigating conflicts, from peacekeeping missions to criminal justice. Combining chapters on these themes written by the leading scholars in the field makes this volume a must-have for scholars and practitioners alike. — Simon Hug, Professor of Political Science, University of Geneva, SwitzerlandPraise for earlier editions:"Truth and data are the first casualties of armed conflict. Peace and Conflict 2014 provides a very useful and accessible overview of key trends and themes, begins to address some of the burning issues in the field, and helps put risks into perspective."—Tilman Brück, Director, International Security and Development Center, GermanyPeace and Conflict 2012 was a CHOICE Recommended title."Too much of the writing on international affairs is long on opinions and short on facts. Peace andConflict is the rare exception. Its clear presentations of evidence and analyses help to better inform discussions about the most pressing security challenges in today’s world."—Fareed Zakaria, Host of CNN’s Fareed Zakaria GPS"An essential tool for scholars and policymakers seeking the facts behind the headlines about thenature and extent of conflict around the world."—Vartan Gregorian, President, Carnegie Corporation of New York"A tour de force!"—The Honorable Samuel Lewis, Past President, United States Institute of PeaceTable of Contents1 Introduction to Peace and Conflict 2017 David A. Backer, Ravi Bhavnani, and Paul K. Huth 2 Generalizing Findings from Micro-Level Research on Peace and Conflict: Challengesand Solutions Karsten Donnay, Andrew M. Linke, and Ravi Bhavnani 3 Tracing Armed Conflict over Time: A Reversal of the Recent Decline? Håvard Strand and Halvard Buhaug4 The Geography of Organized Armed Violence around the World Erik Melander, David A. Backer, and Eric Dunford 5 Spatial Patterns of Violence against Civilians Hanne Fjelde, Lisa Hultman, Margareta Sollenberg, and Ralph Sundberg6 The Size of Rebel and State Armed Forces in Internal Conflicts: Measurementand Implications Jacob Aronson and Paul K. Huth 7 The Prevalence of Conflict-Related Sexual Violence: When, Where and By Whom? Ragnhild Nordås 8 Democracy, Democratization, and Civil War Suthan Krishnarajan, Jørgen Møller, Lasse Lykke Rørbæk, and Svend-Erik Skaaning 9 Evolution of Global Terrorism: The Growing Lethality of Attacks Gary LaFree and Laura Dugan 10 Are Global Human Rights Conditions Static or Improving? Peter Haschke and Mark Gibney 11 The Peace and Conflict Instability Ledger 2017: A New Methodology and Ranking ofCountries on Forecasted Risks David A. Backer, Jacob Aronson, and Paul K. Huth 12 Refugees and Conflict Diffusion Seraina Rüegger 13 Armed Conflicts Active in 2015 Margareta Sollenberg 14 Multilateral Peacekeeping Operations Active in 2015 Deniz Cil 15 Criminal Justice for Conflict-Related Violations: Developments during 2015 Anupma L. Kulkarni

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Book SynopsisThe manor was for centuries the main unit of local government and virtually the only source of written local records. Once the local or family historian has taken his researches back beyond the mid-16th century, manorial records must be the greatest hope for information, while as late as the 18th century they can continue to provide a major source of evidence for those able to transcribe and, if necessary, translate them. In the compilation of this important and long-needed guide, the author has drawn on over thirty years’ experience in teaching Latin for local history and of research into manorial records. It breaks new ground and fills the last great gap that remained in the record user’s armoury of practical guides to the whereabouts and use of historical source material.

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