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An indispensable roadmap and a refreshingly optimistic take on our economic future: Award-winning New Yorker staff writer and brilliant creator of NPR's Planet Money shows us how the 21st century economic paradigm offers unprecedented opportunities for curious, ambitious individuals to combine the things they love with their careers.From 'Focus on Intimacy at Scale' to 'Find Your Valuable Five Percent' and 'The Harder Your Core Customer Is to Reach, The Better You Will Do', Adam Davidson lays down the Ground Rules for success in the new economy.Drawing on inspiring case studies - a sweatshop-owner's daughter fighting for better working conditions, an Amish craftsman meeting the technological needs of his fellow farmers - as well as the latest academic research, he shows us how the twentieth-century economy of scale has given way in this century to an economy of passion. Davidson's special talent for breaking down daunting economic terminology and making theory accessible have won him not only respect as an economics guru but also most of broadcast journalism's highest honours. In this breath-of-fresh-air book, he inspires us all to see that with intimacy, insight, attention, automation, and of course, passion, we can succeed in this new economic world.

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Knit Beautiful Garments and Accessories for Every Season with Delicate, Open Stitchwork. Let luxurious lacework knitting bring you on a mindful journey as you cast on this collection of gorgeous knitwear! For anyone who has ever been intimidated by the intricacies of knitting lace, allow designer Gabrielle Vézina to teach you all you need to know to successfully tackle this timeless technique. With Gabrielle’s extensive knowledge at your disposal, including essential wisdom for choosing the ideal yarn and needles, correcting mistakes with ease and using lifelines to keep your hard work from unraveling, lace knitting beginners will feel confident casting on every project in this book. And if lacy patterns are already your bread and butter? You will be absolutely enthralled by the exquisite variety of designs that await you! From small, weekend projects with thoughtful stitch patterns, like the Cedar Hat and Mittens or Lyrebird Socks, to awe-inspiring garments that will have you turning heads, like the Amarelle Sweater or Pinnate Tank Top, there is something here for every one of your lace-knit dreams. No matter which design you choose to make first, you’ll soon be looking lovely in lace.

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Put your knitting skills into action with these fun and easy-to-follow patterns Knitting is fun, functional, and stress-relieving—get started today with Knitting Patterns For Dummies! Written for all skill levels and perfect for beginners, it includes patterns for socks, scarves, sweaters, and beyond. Add to your knitting repertoire and experiment with different textures, fun colors, and pattern shapes. You’ll love the full-color project photos in the color insert and helpful, easy-to-understand instructions for every single project. Even if you’ve never followed a written pattern before, you can knit cool stuff with the practical, modern patterns inside. This friendly guide will help you pick the right needles and yarn, step you through reading and knitting the patterns, and then finishing off your masterpieces. Select the supplies that are right for your projects Learn how to read a knitting pattern Practice working common stitches and creating different textures Make gifts for friends, clothing for yourself, and cold weather wear Need more practice? Want fun new ideas? Just getting started? All knitters welcome!

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Have you had a “mom brain” moment? Your heart is racing, your palms are sweaty, and your mind is spinning with anxiety, self-doubt, and whether or not you remembered to pack the diaper cream. Becoming a mother is a joyful rite of passage, but it can also be overwhelming--physically and emotionally. How can you calm the worries, quiet the guilt, and be present with yourself and your kids? Psychologist and mom Ilyse Dobrow DiMarco specializes in the myriad issues that women with young children struggle with. In this compassionate guide, she shares science-based strategies to help you cope with common challenges and make peace with your transformed identity. Dr. Dobrow DiMarco uses frank, funny, and moving stories to illustrate ways to tame self-critical thoughts and navigate the "new normal" of work, marriage, and friendships. Learn how you can mindfully accept the highs and lows of parenting--even in the toughest moments.

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In February of 2014, Ravelry gained its 4 millionth member. To celebrate, the site released statistical information about its users, and we learned that more than 30 thousand members have uploaded their own original patterns to Ravelry’s database of patterns. That’s a lot of pattern designers! Have you ever stopped to wonder where Ravelers are learning how to write, format, and photograph their instructions and projects? While the knitting book market has a variety of how-to-design-a-sweater books, there hasn’t been a book to date that acts a writing guide for knitters until Kate Atherley’s Pattern Writing for Knit Designers. In the pages of this must-have resource, Kate takes knitters and would-be pattern writers through each step necessary to create a set of instructions that fellow knitters will be able to successfully reknit. Kate has poured her years of experience reading, editing and writing instructions as Knitty.com’s Managing Technical Editor into Pattern Writing for Knit Designers to aid knitters in creating patterns ready for publication. In addition to a detailed style guide of preferred abbreviations, phrases, punctuation, and number usage, Pattern Writing for Knit Designers also includes sample instructions, schematics, and charts (all with “how to’s” along with “how not to’s”), templates for the most popular type of projects, and guidelines for photography and layout for those wanting to publish on their own. It’s truly everything a knitter needs all in one fantastic resource. Pattern Writing for Knit Designers sets the universal industry standard for pattern writing, taking the guesswork out of how to write knitting instructions.

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LONG LISTED FOR THE 2021 POETRY BOOK AWARDThe second full-length title to award-winning poet and former Youth Poet Laureate of Los Angeles Rhiannon McGavin.If the word stanza means “room,” then this book is an orchard. Former Youth Poet Laureate of Los Angeles, Rhiannon McGavin crafts poems with scraps of the everyday, from dream diaries to postcards. She integrates the facts of daily life into lyric verse, switching out traditional forms easily as trying on new sweaters. Led by emotions “real as the mosaic air between screen and projector,” McGavin explores what it means to become your own calendar.

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Billy Phelan, a slightly tarnished poker player, pool hustler, and small-time bookie, moves through the lurid nighttime glare of a tough Depression-era town. A resourceful man full of Irish pluck, Billy works the fringes of Albany sporting life with his own particular style and private code of honor until he finds himself in the dangerous position of potential go-between in the kidnapping of a political boss's son. In relating Billy's fall from the underworld grace and his storybook redemption, Kennedy captures the seamy underside of a brassy, sweaty city that would prefer to pretend that the Depression doesn't exist.

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Vogue Knitting Lace collects more than 40 lace accessories, shawls, sweaters, and dresses from Vogue Knitting magazine for a diverse collection that will leave knitters breathless. Delicate yet bold, lace is one of knitting's most beloved and beautiful techniques. Diverse in every possible way, this collection includes many different types of projects over a range of skill levels. Fingerless gloves, hats, shawls, pullovers, cardigans, and dresses are all included, varying in complexity from small lace inserts to easy repeats to overall complex patterning. A great collection for both those just starting to dabble with lace and those experienced in the technique, Vogue Knitting Lace packs beauty and value into a stunning package.

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A modern, photographic directory of over 150 crochet stitches, covering techniques including granny squares, amigurumi, and Tunisian crochet.An inspirational, practical guide to more than 150 crochet stitches. Take your crochet to the next level with Crochet Stitches Step-by-Step. This essential guide opens a world of possibilities for crocheters of all abilities, with a huge range of stitches to inspire your next project. Discover how to combine stitches to create eye-catching granny squares and mandalas, design amigurumi toys, and try your hand at techniques including Tunisian crochet and C2C. This essential collection of must-try stitches will offer something for every crocheter and every project, with tips on finding the right techniques to create everything from blankets and sweaters to socks and toys. Every stitch is accompanied by full instructions, with clear photographs and annotations so that you can follow even the trickiest of methods with ease. The book also covers the hooks, yarn, and tools you’ll need, along with essential know-how for blocking, sewing, and finishing your work.With an at-a-glance gallery to help you find the perfect stitch for your next project, this modern classic is a must-have for crocheters of all ages and abilities.

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'Sympathetic and suspense-packed' Sunday Times'A classy, satisfying read, superbly put together' Mari HannahA cold case leads DI Grace Fisher on the hunt for the most dangerous killer of her career - but after twenty-five years, can she really be sure she will get to the truth?The same night a local hero saved two people from the burning Marineland resort in Southend, a young woman was raped and murdered minutes from the scene of the fire, the culmination of a series of brutal rapes in the town. The killer was never found.Twenty-five years on, new DNA techniques have blown the cold case open. DI Grace Fisher relishes the prospect of finally catching the culprit, but when the evidence doesn't point to one clear suspect, she must reconstruct the original investigation. Any suggestion that the Essex force was less than thorough at the time could alienate her colleagues and destroy her chances of reaching the truth.Grace finds her investigation shadowed by a young true-crime podcaster backed by veteran crime reporter Ivo Sweatman. As pressure mounts she cannot afford to be distracted. She knows that a cold-blooded killer is slowly being backed into a corner, and a cornered predator is often the most dangerous of all...

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The Well-Dressed Dog is a dog lover's go-to guide for canine fashion inspiration, with patterns and instructions for outfitting every type of pooch.Make your canine kids look stylish while keeping them warm, protected and comfortable! The included pull-out patterns can be adjusted to suit dogs of every size and shape, making it easy to dress a Greyhound or a Pug in the same style. Simple instructions for measuring your pup and options to create pieces in fabrics that work for your pet and climate make this a complete resource.Be practical with a protective rain cape, whimsical with a dress and tulle skirt, or make your dog a Hawaiian shirt for backyard parties. This book has something for every dog who likes to be dressed, including a few fun accessories for dogs who like a little embellishment.Projects include: Long and short-sleeved sweaters T-shirts Tank tops (hooded and sailor style) Easy-on-and-off shirts Outerwear like a vest, rain cape, quilted coat or pea coat Dresses that are both warm and stylish Capes, bowties and collars, for fun And more—26 in all! Pattern sheets containing full-size templates for tracing are included, and fully-illustrated lessons take you through the basics of sewing for four-legged friends.

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?Kate Fagan and her father forged their relationship on the basketball court, bonded by sweaty high fives and a dedication to the New York Knicks. But as Kate got older, her love of the sport and her closeness with her father grew complicated. The formerly inseparable pair drifted apart. The lessons that her father instilled in her about the game, and all her memories of sharing the court with him over the years, were a distant memory.When Chris Fagan was diagnosed with ALS, Kate decided that something had to change. Leaving a high-profile job at ESPN to be closer to her mother and father and take part in his care, Kate Fagan spent the last year of her father's life determined to return to him the kind of joy they once shared on the court. All the Colors Came Out is Kate Fagan's completely original reflection on the very specific bond that one father and daughter shared, forged in the love of a sport which over time came to mean so much more.Studded with unforgettable scenes of humor, pain and hope, Kate Fagan has written a book that plumbs the mysteries of the unique gifts fathers gives daughters, ones that resonate across time and circumstance.

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Feel the benefits of sewing by hand for your wellbeing and for the planet with these mindful and sustainable makes. Hand sewing is a great way to practise mindfulness through craft. Laura Strutt has designed these 35 projects specially to develop your hand-sewing skills, but also to help you slow down, enjoy the moment, and appreciate the rewards of your work. Using a number of different techniques including visible mending, sashiko, embroidery, thread doodling, boro and abstract embroidery, Laura shows you how to incorporate these methods into making something useful, creative and sustainable. For the home, you can make a boro bowl from scraps of fabric, or adorn a simple cushion cover with an embroidered mandala. From your wardrobe, revive a beanie hat by adding some floral embroidery to the rim, or use sashiko stitching on fabric-covered buttons for a new look. Decorate your home with a floating embroidery design in a hoop, or a simple banner using colourful couching stitches over twisted rope. Think of the planet as you upcycle a blouse with detail stitching and new sleeve trim, or make elbow patches to cover the holes in your favourite sweater. Whichever project you choose, take time to enjoy the process and simply sew.

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Follow Wendy Ward’s tutorials to make a capsule wardrobe of 20 classic garments, suitable for any body regardless of gender, age or body shape. Wendy’s style is functional but beautiful basics, and you will learn the skills to make clothes out of both woven and knitted fabrics that are a joy to wear. There are five styles of button-down shirts, sweatshirts and t-shirts, and three different styles of trousers, jackets and jumpsuits, all made in versatile fabrics that can be dressed up or down. These are core basics that you'll turn to time and again and all these garments can be worn by any body, regardless of gender, age and body shape. Suitable for both beginners and those more experienced in dressmaking, each project has multiple versions from easy to more technically challenging. Plus, there is a comprehensive techniques section covering everything from sewing a fly zip to making a traditional shirt collar, alongside the fundamentals such as different seam and hem finishes. Patterns for the five basic garments and all the variations to make 20 different designs are included in the book on three pull-out, full-scale, multi-sized pattern sheets. Each pattern covers 10 sizes and there’s no need for downloading or scaling-up patterns, just trace off the pieces that you need and off you go!

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Teens have a unique fashion outlook, prizing both comfort and style, and the 16 pieces in this knitwear collection meet those high standards. The sweaters, jackets, dresses, tops, and skirts are all easy to wear, versatile pieces that will become instant favorites. A size range from Juniors 3 to 15 ensure a great fit for most teens. With lots of photos, the book looks like a magazine fashion spread--let your teen make their selections and then personalize with color choice. All pieces are knit in Cascade Yarns, which have dozens of colors to choose from. Enjoy knitting something your teen will love--or maybe even teach her to knit it herself!

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The Knitster is an original, highly illustrated project-based knitting book (with a little crocheting thrown in for good measure). The 25 projects range in skill level - from the basics to more advanced techniques - and are designed to appeal to women and men! Clothing projects include a hooded infinity scarf, a slouchy hipster hat (knit in a bare yarn then dyed ombre), a freestyle bow tie, a colour-blocked drop-sleeve sweater, and mismatched mittens connected with an i-cord (a grown up twist on a kid's look!). Projects for the house include a zigzag throw, a patterned floor cushion - and a cute ice-cream pint cozy (to keep your hands warm and the ice cream cold!).

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Stop the presses: The news crew at BCN is back for more adventures and laughs!Join Elvis, Puck, Lupin, Tommy, Beatrix, and the whole team for spooky tales around the space heater, daring hairstyles, not-so-hilarious sweaters, an Easter egg hunt disaster, new cat foods, “Heck on the Deck!”, something called a papasan, and the first ever celebration of St. Catty’s Day! Tune into a ghostly broadcast when Puck makes a harrowing journey to the attic and gets in over his head. . . . Can Elvis and Tabitha work together to save him?Learn how to make your own bookmark, your own little book, and a reading fort!

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Tina Barrett shows us that 'natural' need not be bland with this range of funky and colourful crochet projects for babies and toddlers. These delightful chemical-free creations make use of beautiful yarns such as alpaca, soy silk, corn fibre, cotton, wool and bamboo. Projects include: for babies - alpaca heart blanket; romper suit; sleeping bag and hat; corn fibre dress; leggings and hat; cotton matinee jacket, for toddlers: cotton ribbon sash dress; cotton tank top and beanie; wool swing jacket; wool star sweater; cotton granny square jacket and accessories including soya and cotton nappy pants and a cotton cot mobile.

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From its sweaty beats to the pulsating music on the streets, Latin/o America is perceived in the United States as the land of heat, the toy store for Western sex. It is the territory of magical fantasy and of revolutionary threat, where topography is the travel guide of desire, directing imperial voyeurs to the exhibition of the flesh. Jose Quiroga flips the stereotype upside down: he shows how Latin/o American lesbians and gay men have consistently eschewed notions of sexual identity for a politics of intervention. In Tropics of Desire, Quiroga reads hesitant Mexican poets as sex-positive voices, he questions how outing and identity politics can fall prey to the manipulations of the state, and explores how invisibility has been used as a tactical tool in opposition to the universal imperative to come out. Drawing on diverse cultural examples such as the performance of bolero and salsa, film, literature, and correspondence, and influenced by masters like Roland Barthes, Walter Benjamin and a rich tradition of Latin American stylists, Quiroga argues for a politics that denies biological determinism and cannibalizes cultural stereotypes for the sake of political action.

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On her PBS TV series, now in its fifth season, as well as in frequent appearances on shows like The Chew, Pati Jinich, a busy mother of three, has shown a flair for making Mexican cooking irresistibly accessible. In Mexican Today, she shares easy, generous dishes, both traditional ones and her own new spins. Some are regional recipes she has recovered from the past and updated, like Miners' Enchiladas with fresh vegetables and cheese or Drunken Rice with Chicken and Chorizo, a specialty of the Yucatan. "Sweaty" Tacos with ripe tomatoes and cheese are so convenient they're sold on Mexican streets by bicyclists. Her grandmother's Cornflake Cookies feel just as contemporary now as they did then. Pati has "Mexed up" other recipes in such family favourites as Tijuana Caesar Salad and Mexican Pizza with Grilled Skirt Steak and Onions. Still other dishes show the evolution of Mexican food north and south of the border, including Mexican Dreamboat Hotdogs and Cal-Mex Fish Tacos with Creamy Slaw. This food will draw everyone together - a family at the end of a working day, a book club, or a neighbourhood potluck. Throughout, Pati is an infectious cheerleader, sharing stores of the food, people, and places behind the recipes.

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A technological revolution is driving capitalism toward crisis and collapse. Can our society evolve in time to rescue the future? Radical advances in automation, robotics, and computer technology have thrown millions out of work and will only continue to do so in the years to come. At the same time, cheap, individually-accessible machines will wrestle for primacy with both gleaming highly-automated factories and sweatshops alike, ultimately eroding the dominance of industrial production. Economic growth is slowing down, and it is not going to speed up again. The pressures fueling today's global unrest will not go away and are only going to get worse as wages stagnate in many countries, solid employment becomes harder to find, and cuts to social benefits continue. Competing radical and reactionary ideologies will clash as political consensus crumbles and the world's peoples search for answers to these challenges. In its opening decades, the 21st will be a century of war and revolution. By the end of the 21st century, capitalism will be consigned to the history books. Despite the seeming darkness of our era, our future is filled with incredible possibility. If working people join together, we can create a world of freedom, beauty, and abundance, where poverty and tyranny are merely distant memories for our grandchildren. This is the story of The Coming Revolution.

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For over seventy-five years, Archie and the gang at Riverdale High have been America’s most iconic teenagers, delighting generations of readers with their never-ending exploits. But despite their ubiquity, Archie comics have been relatively ignored by scholars—until now.Twelve-Cent Archie is not only the first scholarly study of the Archie comic, it is an innovative creative work in its own right. Inspired by Archie’s own concise storytelling format, renowned comics scholar Bart Beaty divides the book into a hundred short chapters, each devoted to a different aspect of the Archie comics. Fans of the comics will be thrilled to read in-depth examinations of their favorite characters and motifs, including individual chapters devoted to Jughead’s hat and Archie’s sweater-vest. But the book also has plenty to interest newcomers to Riverdale, as it recounts the behind-the-scenes history of the comics and analyzes how Archie helped shape our images of the American teenager. As he employs a wide range of theoretical and methodological approaches, Beaty reveals that the Archie comics themselves were far more eclectic, creative, and self-aware than most critics recognize. Equally comfortable considering everything from the representation of racial diversity to the semiotics of Veronica’s haircut, Twelve-Cent Archie gives a fresh appreciation for America’s most endearing group of teenagers.

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In the years before the pandemic, the restaurant business was booming. Americans spent more than half of their annual food budgets dining out. In a generation, chefs had gone from behind-the-scenes laborers to TV stars. The arrival of Uber Eats, DoorDash, and other meal delivery apps was overtaking home cooking.Beneath all that growth lurked serious problems. Many of the best restaurants in the world employed unpaid cooks. Meal delivery apps were putting restaurants out of business. And all that dining out meant dramatically less healthy diets. The industry may have been booming, but it also desperately needed to change.Then, along came COVID-19. From the farm to the street-side patio, from the sweaty kitchen to the swarm of delivery vehicles buzzing about our cities, everything about the restaurant business is changing, for better or worse. The Next Supper tells this story and offers clear and essential advice for what and how to eat to ensure the well-being of cooks and waitstaff, not to mention our bodies and the environment. The Next Supper reminds us that breaking bread is an essential human activity and charts a path to preserving the joy of eating out in a turbulent era.

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Creating your own, stylish clothing has never been simpler than with this book of beautiful, modern patterns for the beginner sewer. Opening with a chapter completely devoted to the fundamentals of sewing, Sew Beautiful makes sure to start you off with all the information you’ll need to get stitching in easy-to-learn, accessible pearls of wisdom from prolific designer and seamstress Kennis Wong. Once you’ve learned how to take your measurements, select the perfect fabric, and all the different ways to sew a seam or hem a garment, you’ll be ready to take on any of the designs her book has to offer. Slip into the luxurious Castlepoint Faux Wrap Skirt on a breezy summer day, or bundle up in the cosy Luxor Dolman Sleeve Sweater for a cold autumn night. Going to a fancy event, but can’t find anything to wear? Wow everyone when you tell them your Giza Dress is 100% handmade. And with patterns designed for sizes 00 through 20, this book is filled with projects that are sure to flatter any body type. For the craft-lover who has always wanted to make their own clothes, let Sew Beautiful be your guide to a closet full of elegant staples you’ll be proud to wear. This book will include 8 patterns with 15 pattern variations and 60 photographs.

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Learn to draft and sew your own customized clothes that fit you perfectly and make you feel fantastic. You no longer need to feel confined by the boundaries of a sewing pattern in order to make clothes that fit beautifully and represent your style in a way that store-bought clothes never can. Designer and founder of popular pattern brand By Hand London Elisalex Jewell is known for designing beautiful, fun garments that look fabulous on women of all sizes. In Made to Measure, she guides sewers to create stylish garments while empowering them to learn new skills, be creative, and feel confident. Following an overview of essential sewing tools, a primer on fabrics, and a guide to essential sewing techniques, you will learn how to: Draft simple patterns based on your measurements Take a pattern from an existing garment Identify and fix common fit issues The sixteen pattern-free projects for dresses, skirts, tops, a pantsuit, and more are a springboard for creating a versatile, personalized wardrobe. The designs include: Sweet Shirred Top and Dress Faux-Cute Jumpsuit Paneled Wrap Skirt Prairie Dress Not Your Grandma's Quilted Circle Skirt Siren Slip Dress Refashioned Sweater Dress In today’s world of “fast fashion,” sewing your own clothes is a wonderful way to slow down and create garments that are sustainable and unique. While most sewing books show you how to create garments from specific patterns, Made to Measure takes sewing clothes to the next level by allowing you to customize the designs to fit you. Whether you’re new to sewing clothes or want to add to your garment-making skills, Made to Measure guides you to create a dream wardrobe that is tailored just for you.

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'Barkworth is excruciatingly good... An impressive first book' OBSERVERA COSMOPOLITAN BEST BOOKS OF SUMMER 2020 pick HEAT magazine's READ OF THE WEEK - 'the evocative one''I wanted to stay within its pages forever' CLARE MACKINTOSH---This summer burns with secrets...It is too hot to sleep. To work. To be questioned time and again by the police. At the beginning of a stifling, sultry summer, everything shifts irrevocably when Lily doesn't come home one afternoon.Rachel is Lily's teacher. Her daughter Mia is Lily's best friend. The girls are fifteen - almost women, still children. As Rachel becomes increasingly fixated on Lily's absence, she finds herself breaking fragile trusts and confronting impossible choices she never thought she'd face. It wasn't supposed to happen like this.Intoxicating and compulsive, Heatstroke is a darkly gripping, thought-provoking novel of crossed boundaries, power and betrayal, that plays with expectations at every turn.FOR FANS OF ZOE HELLER, EMMA CLINE, EXPECTATION AND MY DARK VANESSA. ---'Stylish and sensual' KIRAN MILLWOOD HARGRAVE'A summer sizzler... with twists, turns and revelations in all the right places' EVENING STANDARD'What to read next IF YOU LOVED THREE WOMEN by Lisa Taddeo' WHISTLES newsletter'A thrilling look at mothers and daughters, adolescence, sex, suburbia and secrets' NELL FRIZZELL'Sexy, sensual, difficult, provocative...definitely one of the best reads of the summer' LAURA JANE WILLIAMS'Pulls you into its sweaty interior and keeps you gripped' RENEE KNIGHT'I couldn't tear myself away' ERIN KELLY'I am addicted!... A gripping, dark and twisty read with beautiful, poetic writing' EMMA GANNON'Compulsive, sticky and full of gorgeous writing' KIRSTIN INNES'A scorching tale of obsession, betrayal and the wounds that mothers and daughters inflict on each other' TAMMY COHEN

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With more than 20 charming creations for youngsters from birth to three, this playful collection of knitwear for stylish little ones will get knitters' needles clicking. Designs are aimed at knitters of all levels, and the book includes an introductory section so that even a first-time knitter can make one of the adorable ensembles. The projects utilize big needles and bulky yarn, making these patterns rewarding and less time-consuming. Included are a snuggly kimono and bunting for a layette, jackets and sweaters for outdoor adventures, and hats and booties for toddlers' tops and toes. Charming details like bobbles, spirals, ruffles, and tassels enhance the simple pattern shapes, infusing them with unmistakable whimsy.

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From knitting expert Brandi Harper, a must-have pattern book for modern knitters, with essays on self-care and sourcing creativity There is no such thing as being kind-of a knitter—the wobbly scarves and that oversized sweater you tried to shrink all count too. Each contribution that you make to the world through knitting is meaningful, but maybe you’ve slowed your commitment to this craft, or you can’t seem to find the time to be creative. There’s a lot to be distracted by, and the path forward isn’t always clear. Brandi Harper aims to bring those challenges to the forefront and help you unearth the immense benefits that knitting has to offer. In her debut book, Knitting for Radical Self-Care, Harper offers tips and suggestions for carving out time for creativity, alongside beautiful patterns to try yourself. The book includes ten original patterns inspired by revolutionary women of color, and Harper will speak to these women and their immense impact on her life and our world. The patterns include detailed instructions, alongside her original prose, all designed to inspire.

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With guerrilla insurgencies, drug and corruption scandals at the very top, and growing ferment over NAFTA, Mexico is moving at bullet speed to the world's centre stage. This social history details the epic drama behind the crises that promise to transform politics in the Americas. The "encounter" between Europe and Mexico's ancient civilizations is traced forward to the colonial legacy and the uneven development of Mexican capitalism and its authoritarian-technocratic state. Archival materials cast light on the U.S. intervention that helped defeat the revolution of 1920. This work describes the rapid industrialization after 1940 and analyzes the repeated upheavals that followed against the PRI, the world's longest-lasting ruling party. Utilizing field research, Cockcroft examines the PRI's disintegration; the rise of the "nacro-state alliance"; the spread of maquiladora border sweatshops and other symptoms of "free trade"; the 1994-1995 collapse of the peso; the Zapatista uprising; and rising tensions in the military, the Church, and U.S.-Mexico relations. As its detail shifts in the political wind, the study finds both pain and hope in Mexico's present encounter with history.

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On the streets of London, a depraved killer is using social media to turn murder into entertainment. A twisty page-turner that will suit fans of Angela Marsons, Robert Bryndza, and James Oswald. I, Killer has posted two photos of his first victim online - Before Death and After Death. They've gone viral before DCI Fenton's team even discovers the body.Soon, another victim's photo is similarly posted . . . and so begins the killer's following.DCI Fenton is determined to discover the identity of I, Killer before another innocent life is claimed. Then the case takes a dark turn, and Fenton's search becomes a matter of life or death for him and his young daughter.But as I, Killer's body-count rises, his number of online followers is growing - and he loves to give his fans what they want . . .Introducing DCI Fenton and his team, NOW YOU SEE is the new crime thriller to get addicted to!People are raving about Now You See:'Brilliantly fresh - Manning grabs the reader from the off' James Oswald'A well written and brilliantly structured novel that exposes the thoughts of a serial killer. It grabs you and won't let go until, tense and sweaty, you reach the climax' Amazon reviewer'Max Manning chills to the bone and keeps the pace up brilliantly!' Amazon reviewer'A gripping thriller that had me hooked from start to finish and gets a full five stars from me' Amazon reviewer

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DO YOU REMEMBER THE SUMMER THAT CHANGED EVERYTHING? 'A thrilling look at mothers and daughters, adolescence, sex, suburbia and secrets' NELL FRIZZELL 'Unsettling, challenging and utterly immersive' CLARE MACKINTOSH'A sultry, stifling debut exploring power, consent and womanhood' COSMOPOLITAN --- Rachel and her daughter have never had secrets. Until now.Lily is somewhere she shouldn't be. With someone she shouldn't be with.Mia misses her best friend. But she let her down.In the middle of a stifling heatwave, Rachel, Lily and Mia stand on the edge of irrevocable change. Soon, just one burning question will remain... how could they let things go this far? A provocative debut novel for fans of My Dark Vanessa, The Push by Ashley Audrain and Megan Nolan's Acts of Desperation. --- 'Barkworth is excruciatingly good' OBSERVER'I am addicted... dark and twisty with beautiful, poetic writing' EMMA GANNON 'Gripping and intensely atmospheric... you won't want to put this down' HEAT magazine's READ OF THE WEEK 'Stylish and sensual' KIRAN MILLWOOD HARGRAVE 'Twists, turns and revelations in all the right places' EVENING STANDARD'A stunning new voice... I couldn't tear myself away' ERIN KELLY 'Sexy and provocative' LAURA JANE WILLIAMS 'Pulls you into its sweaty interior and keeps you gripped' RENEE KNIGHT 'Compulsive, sticky and full of gorgeous writing' KIRSTIN INNES 'Read next if you loved Three Women by Lisa Taddeo' WHISTLES newsletter

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With guerrilla insurgencies, drug and corruption scandals at the very top, and growing ferment over NAFTA, Mexico is moving at bullet speed to the world's centre stage. This social history details the epic drama behind the crises that promise to transform politics in the Americas. The "encounter" between Europe and Mexico's ancient civilizations is traced forward to the colonial legacy and the uneven development of Mexican capitalism and its authoritarian-technocratic state. Archival materials cast light on the U.S. intervention that helped defeat the revolution of 1920. This work describes the rapid industrialization after 1940 and analyzes the repeated upheavals that followed against the PRI, the world's longest-lasting ruling party. Utilizing field research, Cockcroft examines the PRI's disintegration; the rise of the "nacro-state alliance"; the spread of maquiladora border sweatshops and other symptoms of "free trade"; the 1994-1995 collapse of the peso; the Zapatista uprising; and rising tensions in the military, the Church, and U.S.-Mexico relations. As its detail shifts in the political wind, the study finds both pain and hope in Mexico's present encounter with history.

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Prepare to be amazed by textile artist and pattern designer Britt-Marie Christoffersson’s fantastic work and learn how to use embroidery to give knitted garments a new lease of life. Using just 18 simple stitches such as running stitch, couching, blanket stitch and rya knots, Britt-Marie creates over 250 patterns that will inspire you to even more creativity. Embroidery on knitwork can involve knitting a new piece to be embroidered, but it can also be interesting to revamp existing clothing. Even commercially produced sweaters, hats and mittens can be embellished with a needle and yarn. If you wish to embroider knitted garments you can cover the whole item with stitches, or let a few strategically placed details work as a decoration. If there is a hole in the garment you can cover it with embroidery. Using the explanatory drawings in the book, you can renew and alter exactly as you wish. Any knitted item can be enhanced, and if you tire of the embroidery you can simply unstitch it! 260 beautiful stitched items are shown, all displaying amazingly different effects that can be achieved on knitting with just a needle and a length of wool.

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Nina Granlund Sæther has captivated knitters intrigued by the textile history of Norway, with deep dives into the rich pattern traditions for both mitten- and sock-knitting that have formed in various regions of the country. Now she expands her scope to knitwear of all kinds, including shawls, sweaters, cardigans, hats, and more, in this brand new collection. With her trademark attention to detail and patience for painstaking reproduction of knitted patterns, based on archival photographs and examples preserved in museum collections, Nina guides readers through the history and origins of each design, in a fascinating step-by-step tour of Norwegian knitting tradition no knitter should be without. Including a wide variety of styles and techniques—colourwork, relief stitch, openwork, cabling, and more—and adaptable patterns for men and women in sizes from S to XXL, plus tips and tricks for working in multiple colours, finishing necklines and edges, and completing thumbs and heels, this invaluable reference guide treats the reader to a deeper understanding of Scandinavian knitting history, and of the living cultural traditions that follow in its footsteps today.

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We expose it, cover it, paint it, tattoo it, scar it, and pierce it. Our intimate connection with the world, skin protects us while advertising our health, our identity, and our individuality. This dazzling synthetic overview is a complete guidebook to the pliable covering that makes us who we are. "Skin: A Natural History" celebrates the evolution of three unique attributes of human skin: its naked sweatiness, its distinctive sepia rainbow of colors, and its remarkable range of decorations. Jablonski places the rich cultural canvas of skin within its broader biological context for the first time, and the result is a tremendously engaging look at us.

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Jim Pleass is the last surviving member of Glamorgan's County Championship winning team of 1948, the first time the Welsh team won the highest honour in county cricket. The Cardiff-born multi-talented sportsman, who was also an exceptional footballer and offered trial games for Cardiff City as a schoolboy, built a reputation as a solid and reliable team player at a time when Glamorgan was establishing itself on the first class cricket scene after the Second World War. In stark contrast to contemporary sport which is too often dominated by money and celebrity, Jim was a hard-working professional sportsman typical of his era, who simply enjoyed the camaraderie and of the game he loved. Yet the man who was born in Cardiff in 1923 achieved something that only a handful of the five hundred or so people who have proudly worn the daffodil-sweater since the Club's formation in 1888, can claim to have also matched, winning some sixty summers after the Club's creation their first-ever County Championship title. Jim was a very lucky man, as the book explains his narrow escape from certain death when he stormed the Normandy beaches on D day in 1944. If it wasn't for the over-exuberance of a driver on another landing craft, Jim would never have graced the cricket field wearing the daffodil of Glamorgan County Cricket Club.

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Growing up, Kate Fagan and her father forged their relationship on the basketball court. They were an inseparable pair, two kindred spirits bonded together by sweaty high fives, and an unflappable dedication to the New York Knicks. But as Kate grew older and life added complications to both her love of sport and her role as a daughter, they drifted apart -relying on a yearly pair of matching sneakers to remind each other of their connection.When Christopher, Kate's 6'5" athletic father, was diagnosed with ALS they embarked on a new, entirely uncharted chapter of their relationship. Kate took on the role of full-time caregiver, watching over her father like he had done for her, until his eventual assisted death. And yet while enduring the painful experience of witnessing her idol's rapid deterioration, Kate reconnected with her father to find an even deeper, more meaningful relationship. At its heart, this is a love story between Kate and her dad, the lessons learned, and, ultimately, how his debilitating disease made her reconsider their powerful relationship, along with her own life choices. A perfect meeting of TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE and RUNNING HOME, UNTITLED MEMOIR is written for the women who found their dad on the court, track, pitch, or field. It is an ode to the unbreakable bond between father and daughter and the invaluable understanding they share.

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Master 15 Key Stitches for Incredible Embroidered Art Making beautiful embroidered designs is easy with this invaluable guide-you won't believe what you can create with just 15 stitches! Embroidery expert Dhara Shah provides you with simple-to-follow tutorials and step-by-step photographs to help you get the hang of each one, no matter your skill level. Then, you can put your proficiency to the test with her 20 exciting patterns that are as achievable as they are striking! Learn the secret to navigating sharp edges with the running stitch in the Ocean Waves project, or perfect your French knots to add amazing texture with the Sprinkles on My Donut project. Move on to the multi-stitch patterns, where you'll practice techniques like filling spaces with the satin stitch and embroidering letters to personalize your projects. Then go beyond the hoop and learn to embroider clothes and homeware with patterns like the Springing It Table Runner and the Woodsy Toadstool Sweater. Bring a personal touch to a child's nursery with the Pretty in Pastel Rainbow hoop customized with their name. Or gift your friends and family handmade Christmas ornaments to hang on their trees. Whether you are just embarking on your embroidery adventure or you already have some experience under the belt, this will be your go-to guide for one-of-a-kind projects.

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Filled with fun facts, giggles galore, and googly eyes, the Big Jobs board books are the perfect introduction for babies and toddlers to the big world around them, starting at home! With vibrant artwork and clever humor, this original board book series is a celebration of childhood curiosity and the most captivating topic of all--household appliances! In Washer & Dryer's Big Job, follow along as these amazing appliances show us how your dirty clothes get clean. From sudsing up your smelly socks, stained sweater, and pancake-covered pj's, to getting them cozy and dry, Washer and Dryer have a big job to do-but so do you! Learn how it's all done in this rollicking read-aloud that will delight parents and kids alike.

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An insider’s look at how the rise of “fast fashion” obstructs ethical shopping and fuels the abuse and neglect of garment workers“With years of expertise in the fashion industry, Alyssa’s reporting is consistently deep and thoughtful, and her work on sustainability and ethics has changed how I view the clothes I wear.”—Brittney McNamara, features director at Teen Vogue Ours is the era of fast fashion: a time of cheap and constantly changing styles for consumers of every stripe, with new clothing hitting the racks every season as social media–fueled tastes shift. Worn Out examines the underside of our historic clothing binge and the fashion industry’s fall from grace. Former InStyle senior news editor and seasoned journalist Alyssa Hardy’s riveting work explores the lives of the millions of garment workers—mostly women of color—who toil in the fashion industry around the world—from LA-based sweatshop employees who experience sexual abuse while stitching clothes for H&M, Fashion Nova, and Levi’s to “homeworkers” in Indonesia who are unknowingly given carcinogenic materials to work with. Worn Out exposes the complicity of celebrities whose endorsements obscure the exploitation behind marquee brands and also includes interviews with designers such as Mara Hoffman, whose business models are based on ethical production standards. Like many of us, Hardy believes in the personal, political, and cultural place fashion has in our lives, from seed to sew to closet, and that it is still okay to indulge in its glitz and glamour. But the time has come, she argues, to force real change on an industry that prefers to keep its dark side behind the runway curtain. The perfect book for people who are passionate about clothing and style, Worn Out seeks to engage in a real conversation about who gets harmed by fast fashion—and offers meaningful solutions for change.

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52 Weeks of Easy Knits is a contemporary collection of 52 uncomplicated knitting patterns, ranging from beanies, mittens and scarves to sweaters, socks and cardigans, from Nordic knitting experts Laine. For people who are picking up needles for the very first time, or for experienced knitters who are looking for an effortless comfort project, this gorgeous book contains a fun, cosy and modern knitting pattern for every week of the year – each one a pleasure to knit. The 52 projects have been contributed by leading knitwear designers from across the world. The book uses a 'super easy' label to mark the patterns that are perfect for your very first knitting project. Each project is accompanied by beautiful and helpful photography, and supported by extra material on the Laine website. Following on from the bestselling 52 Weeks of Socks and 52 Weeks of Scarves, 52 Weeks of Easy Knits is a classic book to return to again and again, not just for weeks but for years to come. Knitting is more than just knit, knit, purl. It is a feeling.

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Dress up your drawings any way you like using this complete all-in-one style guide!Have you ever struggled to get the drape of a dress or the look of a jacket just right? Maybe you've mastered the human form but your drawings lack a sense of fashion? Or perhaps you're a budding fashionista who loves decking your characters out in elegant, outrageous or cutting-edge outfits? No matter how you wish to clothe your creations, in traditional togs or casual fashions, How to Create Manga: Drawing Clothing and Accessories is the perfect tutorial for you!Fashion meets form in this essential style guide to dressing up your drawings. Drape your manga creations in the wardrobe of your dreams, while learning techniques and tips used by professional illustrators to realistically draw clothing and accessories of all types—from blouses and T-shirts to button downs, sweaters, coats, pants, skirts and shorts. And what about the accessories? Boots, belts, shoes and sandals are all included as well, along with detailed coverage of satchels, purses and backpacks.How to Create Manga: Drawing Clothing and Accessories is the fashion bible used by manga artists in Japan. It presents more than 900 drawings by twelve accomplished illustrators, covering a broad range of fashions. Detailed, in-depth instructionals show you how to render not just the garments themselves, but the folds, creases and wrinkles that give them a sense of realism and movement.Other books in the series include How to Create Manga: Drawing Facial Expressions, How to Create Manga: Drawing the Human Body and How to Create Manga: Drawing Action Scenes and Characters.

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Making patterns and 17 explained models, finishing and constructions for your t-shirts, sweaters, skirts, jackets, and trousers in knit fabrics. This book explores all the possibilities in patternmaking for cut-and-sew knits and, through a selection of models, helps you make a full collection or complete your wardrobe with basic pieces adapted to women's ready-to-wear. "cut-and-sew" knits, long used only for undergarments, have a definite place today in our closets and are found throughout the wardrobe. Buying knit fabrics by the meter and sewing them on an overlock-shaving machine can be easy but, though knits are comfortable to wear, their stretch qualities require special skills to make the patterns and sew the garments. This book is used as an educational support for third year ESMOD Paris students.

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Christmas is the most hyggelig of seasons, and in this book Becci shares over fifty ideas to bring a touch of Scandinavian cosiness to your home this winter. The chapters cover everything from sumptuous edible gifts and home-made presents with a Nordic flavour, to traditional Danish crafts with which to decorate your space. Projects include a wild winter birch wreath, woven julestjerner star chandelier, five-minute sock gnomes and even a Christmas tree bath scrub! Try your hand at a quick finger-crochet scarf, scented white clay ornaments, or make bangles, cushions and baubles from a pre-loved sweater. Becci's favourite recipes for the ultimate in Danish festive comfort food cover both baking and the all-important Christmas Eve feast, plus there are traditional after-dinner games for all the family to enjoy.

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Lesbians are a people without a home. Perhaps that''s why the ones we make for ourselves are so important.A highly readable cultural history of queer women''s lives in the second half of the twentieth century, told through six iconic spaces''An inspiring celebration of lesbian camaraderie, activism and fun'' SARAH WATERS''A cracking read, and a reminder of what shaped where we are now'' VAL MCDERMID ''Riveting; indispensable; and suffused with a humane warmth'' ALISON BECHDEL''A must-have for any queer bookshelf'' TEGAN QUINFor as long as queer women have existed, they''ve created gathering grounds where they can be themselves. From the intimate darkness of the lesbian bar to the sweaty camaraderie of the softball field, these spaces aren''t a luxury - they''re a necessity for queer women defining their identities. Blending memoir, archival research and interviews, journal

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Birger Berge is a trend-setting contemporary designer and is deeply passionate about traditional patterns and their origins. Berge was taught to knit as a child by his mother and grandmother, and for him, handcrafts have become a source of comfort and creative energy, and a well of endless inspiration. In this collection of stunning knitwear designs, he blends his own distinctly modern style and a love of contrasts and dynamic colour combinations with the classic beauty of Norwegian patterning. Inside, you’ll find eye-catching and varied knitting projects, including sweaters, cardigans, scarves, hats, mittens, and home décor and accessories; striking, wearable garments for everyone, featuring timeless motifs in vivid colours and compelling combinations; and beautiful full-colour photographs, easy-to-read-charts, and Birger Berge’s characteristic attention to detail and flair for composition.

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Updated with 21 perfect Fall photos!We just love fall, don't you? With it come colorful leaves, brisk weather and so many happy occasions to share...back to school, tailgating, bonfire parties, trick-or-treating and Thanksgiving dinner.Fun Fall Foods is filled with easy-to-make, good-to-eat recipes for all these cheerful times. At breakfast, fuel up for fun with Spicy Pumpkin Waffles and Rich Ed's Biscuit & Gravy Scramble. For chilly days, Three Sisters Harvest Stew and Famous Cheeseburger Soup will warm you as well as a cozy sweater. Round out lunchtime with a stack of Everybody's Favorite Ham Sandwiches...yum!For busy days, dinner is a snap with Speedy Tamale Pie and Loaded Potato & Chicken Casserole. No-Fuss Turkey & Stuffing and Roast Pork Loin will grace your Thanksgiving table. Jazz up dinner menus with tasty salads & sides like Bell Pepper Slaw, Creamy Party Potatoes, Steakhouse Broccoli Spears and Cinnamon Applesauce Muffins.For all those tailgating parties, you'll score a touchdown with Game-Day Chili Beer Brisket, Bacon & Cheddar Bubble Bread, Greek 7-Layer Dip and Chicken-Fried Steak Fingers. Treat everyone to desserts for every occasion, too...One-Bowl Pumpkin Cake, Popcorn S'Mores Bars, Pam's Banana Split Brownie Pizza. Yum!You'll find simple directions using familiar ingredients, sweet and funny memories of autumns past, plus lots of tips for making your own memories with family & friends.

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Portraying how entrepreneurs often start out conducting some or all of their trade on an 'off-the-books' basis and how many continue to do so once they become established, this book provides the first detailed account of the vast and ubiquitous hidden enterprise culture existing in the interstices of western economies. Until now, the role of the underground economy in enterprise creation, entrepreneurship and small business development has been largely ignored despite its widespread prevalence and importance. In contrast to much of the previous literature that views the underground economy as low-paid, exploitative sweatshop work that should be deterred, this book takes a fresh, more positive perspective that considers the underground economy as a hidden enterprise culture. Colin C. Williams prescribes the means by which western governments can best harness this hidden culture of enterprise. He outlines detailed policy initiatives that seek to assist business ventures in setting up on a formal footing, and aim to encourage underground enterprises and entrepreneurs to make the transition into the realm of legitimacy.This book provides a lucid guide as to how the hidden culture of enterprise can be brought into the open. As such, it will prove invaluable to a wide-ranging audience including scholars and students of business studies, entrepreneurship, management, economics and regional science.

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