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University of Toronto Press Perfume on the Page in NineteenthCentury France
Book SynopsisDespite long-standing assertions that languages, including French and English, cannot sufficiently communicate the experience of smell, much of France’s nineteenth-century literature has gained praise for its memorable evocation of odours. As French perfume was industrialized, democratized, cosmeticized, and feminized in the nineteenth century, stories of fragrant scent trails aligned perfume with toxic behaviour and viewed a woman’s scent as something alluring, but also something to be controlled.Drawing on a wealth of resources, Perfume on the Page in Nineteenth-Century France explores how fiction and related writing on olfaction meet, permeate, and illuminate one another. The book examines medical tracts, letters, manuscripts, posters, print advertisements, magazine articles, perfume manuals, etiquette books, interviews, and encounters with fragrant materials themselves. Cheryl Krueger explores how the olfactory language of a novel or poem conveys the Table of ContentsList of Illustrations Preface and Acknowledgments Notes on Translations, Spelling, Editions, Illustrations, and Previously Published Material Introduction: Something in the Air 1. In a Violet Sillage 2. The Language of Flowers and Silent Things 3. Confused Words? 4. The Osmazome of Literature 5. Perfumed Letters 6. Smelling (of) Iris 7. Decadent Perfuming Epilogue: Cooked Apples and Exotic Perfume Notes Bibliography Index
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University of Chicago Press Plant Collectors in Angola
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University of New Mexico Press The Art of Brevity Crafting the Very Short Story
Book SynopsisWith elegant prose, deep readings of other writers, and scaffolded writing exercises, The Art of Brevity takes the reader on a lyrical exploration of compact storytelling, guiding readers to heighten their awareness of not only what appears on the page but also what doesn’t.Table of ContentsForeword Megan GiddingsAcknowledgmentsIntroduction. Going Long. Going Short.Chapter 1. Thirteen Ways of Looking at Flash FictionChapter 2. The Freedom of ConstraintsChapter 3. Telling a Story in FragmentsChapter 4. The Erotics of BrevityChapter 5. Context: How Much Is Enough?Chapter 6. The Fullness of OmissionChapter 7. White SpacesChapter 8. Plotting in Miniature (and with a Slant)Chapter 9. Writing Characters in Fleeting ProfileChapter 10. Writing for the EssenceChapter 11. The Sounds of SilenceChapter 12. Found Objects, Found StoriesChapter 13. Story as CollageChapter 14. Going Small to Go Big: The Art of ExpansionChapter 15. Going Small to Go SmallChapter 16. The Poetics of BrevityChapter 17. Is It Poetry or Prose?Chapter 18. How Short Can You Go?Chapter 19. The Mot JusteChapter 20. The SentenceChapter 21. The ParagraphChapter 22. The TitleChapter 23. The "Flash Novel" and the NovellaChapter 24. EndingsPostscriptOne More PostscriptFlashings: Quotes on Writing ShortAppendix. Gleanings from The Art of Brevity
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University of Toronto Press Stalins Gamble
Book SynopsisShedding light on the origins of the Second World War in Europe, Stalin’s Gamble aims to create a historical narrative of the relations of the USSR with Britain, France, the United States, Poland, Germany, Italy, Czechoslovakia, and Romania during the 1930s. The book explores the Soviet Union’s efforts to organize a defensive alliance against Nazi Germany, in effect rebuilding the anti-German Entente of the First World War.Drawing on extensive research in Soviet as well as Western archives, Michael Jabara Carley offers an in-depth account of the diplomatic manoeuvrings which surrounded the rise of Hitler and Soviet efforts to construct an alliance against future German aggression. Paying close attention to the beliefs and interactions of senior politicians and diplomats, the book seeks to replace one-sided Western histories with records from both sides. The book also offers an inside look at Soviet foreign policy making, with a focus on Stalin as a foreTrade Review“Stalin’s Gamble is a remarkable reconstruction not only of Soviet foreign policy but of an entire era that led to the enormous suffering of the Second World War. The author’s superb scholarship and fluid writing style merit the attention of a broad selection of scholars, diplomats, and the educated public.” -- Jonathan M. House, U.S. Army Command & General Staff College, Emeritus * Russian Review *Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Biographical Notes 1. Introduction: Prologue to Crisis 2. Dim Lite Night Lamp: Early Attempts at Détente in Paris and Warsaw, 1929–33 3. The Soviet Quest for US Recognition, 1930–3 4. Setback: The Metro-Vickers Affair, 1933 5. Rapallo or Not? 6. “Strike while the Iron Is Hot”: Strengthening Relations with France, 1933 7. Shadows of Doubt over Moscow, 1933–4 8. “One Step Back, Two Steps Forward” 9. Nobody Wants the “Bolo Baby”: Failure of US-Soviet Relations, 1933–5 10. Koshmar: The Agonising Turn in Relations with France, 1934–5 11. Bridging the Chasm: The Anglo-Soviet Rapprochement, 1933–5 12. Showdown: Negotiating the Franco-Soviet Pact, 1934–5 13. No Bridging the Gap: Erosion of the Anglo-Soviet Rapprochement, 1935 14. The Weak Hinge: Fighting for Relations with France, 1935–6 15. Collapse in London: The Failure of the Anglo-Soviet Rapprochement, 1936 16. Good News, Bad News: The Fall of Laval and the Failure of France, 1936 17. Epilogue Selected Bibliography
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MY - University of Toronto Press Red Migrations Transnational Mobility and
Book SynopsisForegrounding transnational movements in and around Soviet culture, Red Migrations rethinks the field of migration studies in socialist Eastern Europe.
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University of California Press Fabulous Machinery for the Curious
Book SynopsisAn absorbing, joyous, and colorful collection of stories from the qissa genre. Fabulous Machinery for the Curious presents the first English translation of some of the finest texts from the qissa genre. In this book, acclaimed translator Musharraf Ali Farooqi gathers the greatest of these tales, written or transcribed in the Urdu language by master storytellers in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. Spreading from Persia to Arabia to South Asia over 1,500 years, the qissa appropriated verse and prose narratives to become the preeminent storytelling genre. The combined traditions of the many cultures of Indo-Islamic civilization resulted in a flowering of qissas in Urdu. This collection distills a vast body of oral and written literature, from resplendent sagas of romantic love and thrilling adventures in fairyland to picaresque stories of deception and haunting tales of nobility and viciousness. Fabulous Machinery for the Curious brings these forgotten gems to a new generatTable of ContentsContents Acknowledgements Introduction Qissa 1: The Ingenious Farkhanda and the Two Conditions Translation of Char Gulshan by Rai Beni Narayan Qissa 2: The Adventures of a Soldier Translation of Qissa Sipahizada by Khushdil Kiratpuri Qissa 3: Chhabili the Innkeeper Translation of Qissa Chhabili Bhattiyari by unknown author Qissa 4: Azar Shah and Saman Rukh Bano Translation of Nau Aaeen-e Hindi by Mehr Chand Khatri Mehr Qissa 5: The Victim of Malice Translation of Qissa-e Maqtool-e Jafa by Amiruddin Khan Maani Qissa 6: A Girl Named King Agar Translation of Qissa Agar o Gul by Saadat Khan Nasir About the Authors and Narrators About the Translator
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MO - University of Illinois Press A David Montgomery Reader Essays on Capitalism
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Octopus Publishing Group The A–Z of Positivity: How to Feel Happier Every
Book SynopsisDive into this beautiful ABC of tips to discover the art of positive thinking A is for affirmation. B is for believe. C is for compliment. There’s magic in making the best out of a bad situation, no matter what life throws at you. Luckily, there are plenty of little things you can do to brighten your outlook and bring a ray of sunshine to every moment. Whether you choose to try laughter therapy, take a digital detox or tap into the power of nature, this charming A–Z guide will help your inner optimist thrive, and show you how to bring more positivity into every day. Within these pages, you will find: An A–Z of simple tips to help you boost positive thinking A raft of calming affirmations and wise words to inspire you Activity ideas and fill-in sections to start you on your journey With ideas to nourish your mind, body and spirit, this little book will help you achieve a more balanced attitude to life and be positively you.
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SPCK A Theology of Play
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Flame Tree Publishing Vincent van Gogh: Café Terrace (Foiled Slimline
Book SynopsisA FLAME TREE NOTEBOOK. Beautiful and luxurious the journals combine high-quality production with magnificent art. Perfect as a gift, and an essential personal choice for writers, notetakers, travellers, students, poets and diarists. Features a wide range of well-known and modern artists, with new artworks published throughout the year. BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED. The highly crafted covers are printed on foil paper, embossed then foil stamped, complemented by the luxury binding and rose red end-papers. The covers are created by our artists and designers who spend many hours transforming original artwork into gorgeous 3d masterpieces that feel good in the hand, and look wonderful on a desk or table. PRACTICAL, EASY TO USE. Flame Tree Notebooks come with practical features too: a pocket at the back for scraps and receipts; two ribbon markers to help keep track of more than just a to-do list and robust ivory text paper. THE ARTIST. In this painting the brightly lit café radiates with warmth and inviting light, becoming a beacon of yellow set against the rich, dark blue of a night sky, which in turn is illuminated by myriad bright stars. Van Gogh attached the colour yellow to feelings of religious inspiration, light and happiness. THE FINAL WORD. As William Morris said, "Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful."
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Octopus Publishing Group So Hot Right Now: The Little Book of
Book SynopsisThis friendly and supportive little book contains everything you need to know to prepare for the perimenopause and take charge of your experience The years leading up to the menopause can be a daunting time, and one which is widely misunderstood. Fear not! This book is here to break the stigma and share the knowledge, answering the questions you've been too afraid to ask and demystifying the perimenopause once and for all. Filled to the brim with essential information, this book will take you through all the stages and symptoms of the perimenopause right up to the menopause, so you can face this new stage of life with confidence. Inside you will find:- Guidance on understanding and preparing for the perimenopause and how to recognize the symptoms - Practical advice for managing the mental, physical and emotional symptoms, including hot flushes, vaginal dryness, night sweats, changing libido, mood swings and much more - Advice on the best treatments and medications for you, including how to approach it holistically, when to seek professional guidance and how HRT can help
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Flame Tree Publishing Vincent van Gogh The Starry Night Foiled Quarto
Book SynopsisA luxurious, new Flame Tree Foiled Quarto Journal, with high-quality, FSC-certified, acid-free pages suitable for all pen types. Combining highquality production with magnificent art, the covers are printed on foil, embossed then foil stamped. With a pocket at the back, two bookmark ribbons and a magnetic side flap. Art by Van Gogh.
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John Wiley & Sons Laboratory of Modernity
Book SynopsisLaboratory of Modernity is a history of Ukraine during the long nineteenth century, providing a unique study of its pluralistic society, culture, and political scene. In this first comprehensive study of nineteenth-century Ukraine in English, Serhiy Bilenky traces the historical origins of some of the pressing issues facing Ukraine and the international community today.Trade Review“This is a monumental work of conceptualization and synthesis. Through a series of thematic essays, Bilenky paints a picture of the intellectual, social, economic, and political life of Ukrainians on both sides of the Russian/Austrian border in the long nineteenth century. Laboratory of Modernity should be compulsory reading for everyone interested in the study of empire and nationality in Russian history.” Heather Coleman, University of Alberta and editor of Orthodox Christianity in Imperial Russia: A Source Book on Lived Religion
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MP-MPP University Press of Mississippi Queer Oz L. Frank Baums Trans Tales and Other
Book SynopsisShows how L. Frank Baum exploited the freedoms of children's literature, in its carnivalesque celebration of a world turned upside-down, to reimagine the meanings of gender and sexuality in early twentieth-century America and to re-envision them for the future.
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McGill-Queen's University Press Once upon a Time in the West Essays on the
Book SynopsisWestern civilization is over. So begins Jan Zwicky’s trenchant exploration of the roots of global cultural and ecological collapse. Once Upon a Time in the West documents how a narrow epistemological style has left us blind to critical features of reality, and how the terrifying consequences of that shuttered vision are now unfolding.Trade Review“Zwicky's distinctive voice – warm, wise, sometimes colloquial or cutting – brings together these essays on diverse topics. Her sensibility is of course poetic, but also critical in the best sense: rigorous, probing, and committed. This is an engaging and enlightening portrait of a fine thinker in action.” Mark Kingwell, University of Toronto and author of Singular Creatures: Robots, Rights, and the Politics of Posthumanism“Lyric philosophy of the highest calibre. Jan Zwicky addresses the dilemmas we as a species are faced with today with great lucidity, seamlessly weaving together a wide variety of themes from philosophy, poetry, and ecology. Anyone interested in understanding the more-than-human world and our place in it is bound to find food for thought in these beautifully written and provoking philosophical essays.” Leonor María Martínez Serrano, University of Córdoba and author of Breathing Earth: The Polyphonic Lyric of Robert Bringhurst
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GENERAL MERCHANDISE Hedwig Water Bottle with 3D Lid
Book SynopsisMetal water bottle.
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LEGARE STREET PR Prayers and Meditations
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Human Kinetics Publishers Developing Speed
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Human Kinetics Publishers Developing the Core
Book SynopsisIt''s no secret that a strong midsection is a necessity for elite-level athletes. In fact, research has established a direct correlation between core strength, performance, and injury risk reduction. With Developing the Core, Second Edition, you can gain the performance edge by strengthening your core and achieving greater stability and mobility. Written by the National Strength and Conditioning Association with contributions from an experienced group of sport coaches and practitioners, Developing the Core, Second Edition, is the most comprehensive and up-to-date resource on the science for core training and its application. Along with the latest testing and assessment procedures and new insights regarding the neural control of the core muscles, you will find the following: Core training guidelines and sample programs for 15 sports, including basketball, football, soccer, lacrosse, rugby, and mixed martial arts Step-by-step instructions and detailed photos for 74 exercises Expert advice and strategies for varying exercises and customizing programs Developing the Core is the authoritative resource for strengthening the core and maximizing performance. It is an absolute must-have for serious athletes, strength and conditioning professionals, and coaches alike.Earn continuing education credits/units! A continuing education exam that uses this book is also available. It may be purchased separately or as part of a package that includes both the book and exam.
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F.A. Davis Company Advanced Practice Nursing Procedures
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Octopus Publishing Group The Confidence Workbook: Practical Tips and
Book SynopsisFeel more self-assured with this step-by-step workbook to help you overcome uncertainty and approach every situation with confidence Life can be challenging, and it's normal to feel unsure of yourself sometimes. But when low self-confidence becomes a regular occurrence and you start avoiding certain situations because of it, it's time to find a strategy to start believing in yourself. The Confidence Workbook contains practical tips, thoughtful advice and guided exercises to help you overcome self-doubt. Based on trusted mindfulness techniques, this workbook will fill you with the assurance you need to become your own cheerleader and focus on the things you really like about the person in the mirror. Inside this book, you will find:- A friendly and supportive approach, allowing you to calmly complete the exercises at your own pace- Actionable advice for boosting your self-confidence and acting more assertively - Tips on how to practise mindfulness and self-care - Exercises grounded in research-supported cognitive behavioural therapy techniques
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McGill-Queen's University Press The History of the Black Watch Royal Highland
Book SynopsisRoman Jarymowycz recounts the story of the Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment) of Canada in three volumes, tracing its history from the roots to present day. Through diaries, letters, classified documents, and the regimental archive, he weaves the strands of a complex story into an epic narrative.
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Quarto Publishing PLC Anagram Challenge
Book SynopsisAnagram Challenge presents a unique collection of word hunt puzzles to do anytime, anywhere, perfect for those who want to take their wordling skills to the next level.
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John Wiley & Sons Decentering Epistemologies and Challenging Privi
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University of Toronto Press Nabokovs Secret Trees
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Elliott & Thompson Limited The Wheel of the Year: A Nurturing Guide to
Book Synopsis‘A sensitive and poetic work, full of anecdote and poignant self-disclosure’ The Enquiring Eye ‘An enchanting celebration of eight restorative moments in nature’s cycle’ Caught by the River Nurture yourself through the turning seasons with the Wheel of the Year: an enchanting celebration of eight restorative moments in nature’s cycle – from solstices and equinoxes to those midpoints in-between. Let Rebecca Beattie – Wiccan priestess and nature lover – take you on a magical journey around the Wheel of the Year, from Imbolc, Beltane, Lammas and Samhain to the Spring Equinox, Midsummer, Autumn Equinox and Yule. Rooted in an appreciation of the rhythms of the seasons, every six weeks the Wheel of the Year allows us a moment to pause and still the chaos of modern life. This book is alive with what is happening in the ebb and flow of the natural world, helping us to connect with its rejuvenating power and offering rituals to celebrate each seasonal festival, its enchanting folklore and traditions. The Wheel of the Year will connect you to the turning of your personal seasons too, enabling you to chart your own moments of transition, reflection and healing alongside the changes in the outside world. Get to know your true inner self and rediscover wisdom and wonder as you start to live in step with nature.Trade ReviewAs heard on Lauren Laverne’s BBC Radio 6 ‘Supernature’ ‘A sensitive and poetic work, full of anecdote and poignant self-disclosure’ The Enquiring Eye ‘A wonderful read … a beautiful guide on how to connect with nature, with a dash of historical/societal reflection’ a Waterstones bookseller ‘A lovely volume, beautifully written and full of inspiring ways to develop a nature-based spiritual path’ A Bad Witch’s Blog ‘An enchanting celebration of eight restorative moments in nature’s cycle’ Caught by the River ‘This book will be of interest to many who appreciate nature and the changing seasons’ The Countryman The Bookseller – Editor’s Choice ‘It’s a book to help you connect with your world, the seasons and nature and to yourself’ Netgalley reader
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John Wiley & Sons Building Blocks for Teaching Young Children in
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University of Minnesota Press Assembly by Design
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Duke University Press The Politics of Collecting
Book SynopsisIn The Politics of Collecting, Eunsong Kim traces how racial capitalism and colonialism situated the rise of US museum collections and conceptual art forms. Investigating historical legal and property claims, she argues that regimes of expropriation—rather than merit or good taste—are responsible for popular ideas of formal innovation and artistic genius. In doing so, she details how Marcel Duchamp’s canonization has more to do with his patron’s donations to museums than it does the quality of Duchamp’s work, and she uncovers the racialized and financialized logic behind the Archive of New Poetry’s collecting practices. Ranging from the conception of philanthropy devised by the robber barons of the late nineteenth century to ongoing digitization projects, Kim provides a new history of contemporary art that accounts for the complicated entanglement of race, capital, and labor behind storied art institutions and artists. Drawing on history, theo
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University of Toronto Press Naturalisms Imaginary Museum French Art and the
Book SynopsisNaturalism''s Imaginary Museum, French Art, and the Eclectic Nineteenth Century examines one of the most revered art historical narratives of Western art: the famous turning point for painting and sculpture usually emblematized by the works of Édouard Manet and then the Impressionists. Instead of the usual revaluation of this turning point, Sara Pappas argues for the importance of the failure to find a cohesive story for the art world in the period itself, a difficulty that carries forward to galleries today. In order to demonstrate the importance of incongruity and disorder, Pappas brings together two worlds that may seem incompatible: nineteenth-century literary writers involved in naturalism and the organization of permanent collections of later nineteenth-century French art in today’s museums. Drawing on the art novels and art criticism of these writers, the book provides optimal access to the questions that continue to haunt the categorization and display
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Paperblanks Humming Dragon Android Jones Collection Mini
Book SynopsisAncient spiritual practices meet modern digital art in the work of Android Jones. His art asks the viewer to focus on the potential for awakening, the power of the third eye and the early reverberations of the time that lies before us. With colours both psychedelic and hyper-modern, and imagery combining Eastern iconography with a science fiction aesthetic, Jones is an artist who draws on old traditions and those yet to be born.
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Paperblanks Safavid Indigo Safavid Binding Art Ultra Lined
Book SynopsisOur Safavid Indigo design reproduces a leather filigree pattern incorporating handtooled motifs, retaining the elegance and style of the Islamic Golden Age even in our modern context. Originally released in a classic brown leather look, this new deep blue colour scheme pays tribute to the darkest tone of Persian Blue.
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Human Kinetics Conditioning for Esports
Book SynopsisEsports continue to captivate audiences worldwide, but few understand the unique demands placed on the athletes. Conditioning for Esports: A Guide to Training and Performance is the first resource of its kind to explore the specific training needs of serious gamers. Written by top experts in the esport field, it applies evidence-based knowledge to real-world scenarios that will help you understand the science—and the necessity—of training the body to sustain the repetitive stress that comes with balancing fine motor skills, mental focus, and gaming performance. With insights from exercise physiologists, registered dietitians, strength and conditioning professionals, and physical and occupational therapists, you will have access to real-world esport narratives grounded in research and analysis. Gain essential knowledge on injury prevention, specialized exercise routines, cognitive enhancement, and esport-specific nutrition strategies. Plus, delve into ofte
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John Wiley & Sons GERMAN AMLS Ein Beurteilungsbasierter Ansatz
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Little, Brown Book Group Diamond Jubilee Sangorski Sutcliffe Ultra
Book SynopsisThis glorious design comes from Sangorski & Sutcliffe, a world-renowned British bindery best known for their bejewelled cover of Omar Khayyam s Rubaiyat. Established in London in 1901, Sangorski & Sutcliffe quickly rose to become one of the 20th century s most important bookbinders. They were especially celebrated for their jewelled bindings, like the one reproduced here. Originally crafted in 1922 to house Rudyard Kipling s 1897 Recessional poem written for Queen Victoria s Diamond Jubilee, it incorporated real turquoise, aquamarine and ruby gemstones, alongside medieval-style illumination by Alberto Sangorski and gold tooling by George Sutcliffe.
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PYRAMID INTERNATIONAL Avengers Calendar
Book SynopsisAvengers 2024 30X30 Square Calendar.
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Knock Knock Em & Friends Ready For Anything Boxed Cards, 8
Book SynopsisThree things EVERYONE loves to get: A surprise in the mail An emotional boost Cheesy garlic bread With this good-vibes-only postcards pack, we've got you covered! (Except for the cheesy garlic bread. Sorry about that.) Twenty 5" x 7" inspirational postcards with card stock cover 2 each of 10 different designs (20 total postcards) Postcards require standard letter / first-class mail postage
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Demeter Press A Diary to My Babies: Journeying Through
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Knock Knock Em & Friends No Good Card For This Boxed Greeting
Book SynopsisSometimes things happen that are so tough, so painful, that anything you can do or say on a card seems inadequate. This is a card for those times. Em & Friends put 8 of these heart-soothing empathy cards into a lovely keepsake box. Next time you want to offer some loving support, you'll be ready. Includes 8 of our best-selling thinking of you empathy card. 8 blank greeting cards and envelopes (8 cards of 1 design) Cards 4.25 x 5.5 inches; hinged-lid box 4.625 x 6.25 inches
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Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Advanced Introduction to Business and Human
Book SynopsisElgar Advanced Introductions are stimulating and thoughtful introductions to major fields in the social sciences, business and law, expertly written by the world’s leading scholars. Designed to be accessible yet rigorous, they offer concise and lucid surveys of the substantive and policy issues associated with discrete subject areas.Focusing on the adoption of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs) in 2011, this timely book charts the field of business and human rights, finding that corporate responsibility to respect human rights is gradually evolving into a binding legal duty in both national and international law. Following the structure of the UNGPs, Peter T. Muchlinski also covers the state duty to protect against business violations of human rights, the corporate responsibility to respect human rights and access to remedies for corporate violations of human rights.Key Features: A detailed, critical, appraisal of the UNGPs in their historical, legal and political contexts Coverage of developments in national law and policy to further the state’s duty to protect against business violations of human rights An interdisciplinary perspective drawing on history, law, business ethics, politics, and ideas of corporate governance with a view to introducing the field to readers with diverse specialist backgrounds Coverage of new directions for business and human rights including calls for new mandatory corporate liability laws, a legally binding international treaty and new multi stakeholder initiatives for developing business and human rights standards This Advanced Introduction will be a key guide for students and researchers in the fields of business and human rights, international law and business ethics, as well as lawyers and business managers who need an accessible primer to business and human rights.Trade Review‘Peter Muchlinski’s book provides the perfect companion to business and human rights for students new to the subject, established scholars, practitioners and policy-makers alike. Complex issues and wide-ranging scholarship are rendered clearly and synthetically, key principles and developments flagged, while contradictions and lacunae transparently acknowledged. An invaluable addition to the business and human rights field.’ -- Claire O'Brien, University of Dundee, UK‘A pioneer in the field of business and human rights who famously predicted the legal implications of the UN Guiding Principles, Peter Muchlinski's new book confirms the depth of his scholarship and unparalleled insight into a complex, fast-moving and interdisciplinary area of law. He has distilled decades of law, policy and practice into an engaging “advanced introduction” that will inspire new generations of lawyers while serving as a vital refresher for more seasoned practitioners involved in its further development.’ -- Rae Lindsay, Clifford Chance, UKTable of ContentsContents: Preface 1. Human rights and business: setting the stage 2. Should business have human rights responsibilities? 3. The UN business and human rights framework 4. The state duty to protect 5. The corporate responsibility to respect 6. Access to remedy 7. Beyond the beginning Select bibliography Index
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Chronicle Books Bibliophile Pencils
Book SynopsisFull of literary charm, this colorful pencil set features the art of Jane Mount. Each of the 10 pencils carries a bookish quote from literary classics like PRIDE & PREJUDICE and MOBY DICK stamped in bright foil on the barrel. Nestled in packaging that makes the pencils look as if they’re sitting among a stack of books, this pencil set is an irresistible self-buy and a perfect gift for fellow bibliophiles.
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Chronicle Books You Already Have the Answers: A Guided Gratitude
Book SynopsisBack in 2016, tv series and New York Times–bestselling comic writer Amanda Deibert inadvertently started a social media movement when she began posing questions to her Twitter followers, intended to spark a little positivity, gratitude, and connection. When her questions started to regularly go viral, reaching up to 11 million impressions in under a week, what began as a simple social experiment ballooned into a now 5-year-long project. YOU ALREADY HAVE THE ANSWERS is a daily gratitude journal with the author’s personal narrative intertwined to prompt reflection, inspired by her questions on Twitter. Users are invited to reflect on a single question each day—ranging from offbeat to motivational, but always deeply encouraging (think of Amanda as “part–Mr. Rogers, part-foul-mouthed, cool aunt”)—curated around a different theme each month. Amanda uses her own life experience to illustrate that endings are new beginnings, and that our lives are full of lessons and wisdom we may not even know we have. Combined with her daily prompting, this journal is a guide to discovering just how much you already know, and how much you have to be grateful for.
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Octopus Publishing Group Mindfulness for Every Day: Simple Tips and
Book SynopsisPause. Be present. Awaken your senses. Mindfulness is a powerful tool to help you live in the moment. This book will show you how to find peace every day and feel more connected to the world. For many of us, mindful living can seem like something that exists only in other people’s lives. But the good news is anyone can practise it. Whether you’re new to mindfulness or need some extra inspiration, this book will help you find a path to a happier, healthier life. Within these pages you will discover what mindfulness is and how it can be used in all aspects of your life, including: Breathing techniques to stay calm Eliminating distractions when you need to focus Appreciating the magical moments of the ordinary Practising self-care for improved well-being From discovering your calm within to learning how to meditate, the tips and techniques in this book will help you feel more at one with yourself. Open your mind… relax… and let this little guide show you how to live more mindfully.
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American Psychiatric Association Publishing Textbook of Psychoanalysis
Book SynopsisPsychoanalysis is no stranger to evolution, but even for a field as accustomed to transformation as it is, the last several years have seen a profound shift in its practicenot least because of COVID-19 and social and cultural factors. Whether those changes are permanent remains to be seen, but this edition addresses them head-on.
£104.40
MB - Cornell University Press Tibetan Manuscripts and Early Printed Books
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Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc The Essential Pocket Guide for Clinical Nutrition
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Prickly Paradigm Press Reading the Room A Booksellers Tale
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MH - Indiana University Press A Journey to Mecca and London The Travels of an
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