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Headline Publishing Group The Little Guide to Dolly Parton: It's Hard to be
Book SynopsisThe ultimate pick-me-up to save you from the nine-to-five heartbreak blues. The Little Guide to Dolly Parton is your bible of devastating Dolly-isms. Yes, that's right, the most iconic and acclaimed female country singer in the history of music is so inventive and brilliant with her clever wisecracks and sage advice that popular culture has crowned her with an -ism after her name. No one else is as worthy. For more than five decades, Dolly has been laying down her own brand of whip-smart wit and wisdom to the world, with many quotes and quips becoming as famous as her lyrical genius, for which she has won too many song writing awards and honours to mention. Stacked to the rafters with more than 150 bite-size bon-mots, one-liners and ripostes – as well profound and sincere observations – The Little Guide to Dolly Parton is your new favourite life companion. 'I never think of myself as a star because, as somebody once said, "A star is nothing but a big ball of gas" – and I don't want to be that.' Reflecting on stardom during an interview with Billboard, 2014. 'I'm proud of my hillbilly, white trash background. To me that keeps you humble; that keeps you good. And it doesn't matter how hard you try to outrun it – if that's who you are, that's who you are. It'll show up once in a while.' Discussing her background, during an interview with Southern Living, 2014. Table of ContentsHello Dolly! • Jolly Dollyisms • Rags to Riches • Hillbilly Heartbreaker • Queen of Country • Living Doll.
£6.99
UniAdmissions The Ultimate Oxbridge Collection: The Oxbridge
Book SynopsisThe Oxbridge Collection is the world''s best-selling total walk-through for Oxford & Cambridge admissions - from choosing your college, writing your Personal Statement, acing your admissions tests, and preparing for your interview. Covers EVERY main subject group for both Oxford and Cambridge Admissions. Updated for 2022 Packed with example personal statements, worked interview questions, and testimonials from current students. Master every element of your application, including Cambridge''s SAQ, your school reference, and teacher''s letter of recommendation. Inside, you can find:Course ProfilesWritten by admissions tutors and current students giving a complete insight into the subject you want to apply to.The Oxbridge College GuideWritten by admissions tutors and students from each college at Oxford and Cambridge to help you in deciding which college is for you. The Personal Statement GuideKnow what to include and what to avoid.A walk through from the very basics, with a timeline and planning advice.Learn from dozens of proven successful examples for each subject, each with written feedback from admissions tutors.Work ExperienceWhy you need it for your application, how to arrange it for STEM; Medicine; Humanities; Social Sciences.After your work experience, how to gain a glowing reference, stand out from the crowd and implement it into your Oxbridge application.Cambridge SAQ''sComplete actual SAQ''s from current students from all key subject areas, with admissions tutor commentary to help you write your SAQ.Admissions Tests: Most applicants to Oxbridge will have to complete an admissions test, whether its the UCATBMATNSAATSALNATPATMATENGAATMUAHAT HAA or CLT The Ultimate Oxbridge Collection shows you where to find 100''s of practice questions; past papers and worked solutions as well as time-saving strategies and tips written by the top 10% scoring tutors.Oxbridge Interview GuideReading ListsWe''ve compiled key subject reading lists recommended by colleges, tutors and students. Reading lists are vital in supporting your further development and reading to expand your Personal Statement and discussions at your Oxbridge interview.Written by Oxbridge tutors, students and admissions tutors with full of insider knowledge and tips, the Ultimate Oxbridge Collection is designed to help you make the most of your preparation, approach all stages of your application with confidence, and get those top scores.
£32.40
Taschen GmbH Massimo Listri. Cabinet of Curiosities
Book SynopsisThe Wunderkammer, or “cabinet of curiosities,” saw collectors gathering objects from many strands of artistic, scientific, and intellectual endeavor, in an ambitious attempt to encompass all of humankind’s knowledge in a single room. From the Grand Duke Francesco I de’ Medici and Holy Roman Emperor Rudolf II to Archduke Ferdinand II of Habsburg, these aristocratic virtuosos acquired, selected, and displayed the objects in real-life catalogues that represented the entire world—spanning architecture, interior design, painting, sculpture, gemology, geology, botany, biology and taxonomy, astrology, alchemy, anthropology, ethnography, and history. Marvel at the unicorn horns (narwhal tusks), gems, rare coral growths, Murano glasswork, paintings and peculiar mechanical automata. Browse through illustrations of exotic and mythical creatures and discover the famed “Coburg ivories,” an astounding collection of crafted artifacts. These collections are nothing short of a journey through time, from the Renaissance and Age of Discovery, the Mannerist and Baroque periods, up to the present day. Although many of these cabinets of curiosities no longer exist, others have been meticulously reconstructed, and new ones born. These marvelous cabinets of curiosities can now be explored by all in this XXL collection. To realize this mammoth undertaking, Massimo Listri traveled to seven European countries over several decades; the result is a set of gorgeous photographs, an authoritative yet accessible introduction, and detailed commentary on each of the 19 chambers highlighting the most remarkable items in each collection. Discover how these timeless treasures both describe and defined civilization, the modern concept of the museum, and our very knowledge of the universe.Trade Review“… a sumptuously illustrated volume of wonders.” * The Times *“It is massive and full of some compellingly repulsive things… but it is also absolutely fascinating.” * The Financial Times *“This is the kind of book you see in photos of new and expensive interiors or come across in boutique hotel lobbies.” * The Financial Times *“How such a magnificent beast – replete with diverse papers and a breathtaking gatefold spread – can be made for the price is quite astonishing.” * The World of Interiors *“Altogether this book is a marvel – every turn of the page elicits a gasp of incredulity and delight.” * The World of Interiors *“Travel to Europe’s most eclectic rooms.” * thedailybeast.com *“A delightful, extra-large compendium of collecting.” * tatler.com *“Cabinet of Curiosities reveals a weird and wonderful world.” * The Irish Times *“This extra-large volume is full of photographs of some of Europe’s most surreal collections. Dive into a world of carved amber, magic coral and stuffed mermaids.” * The Guardian *“A glimpse inside historic collections of miraculous miscellany.” * Town & Country *“The cabinet of curiosities celebrated the act of collection for its own sake—an almost random accumulation of natural-history specimens and other bizarre objects.” * The Guardian *
£133.95
