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One of the most innovative and influential artists of the early twentieth century, the master of color, subjective realism, and emotional depth is rediscovered by an internationally renowned scholar in a ravishing, monumental volume. At the end of the nineteenth century, as a member of the avant- garde Nabis group, Pierre Bonnard actively participated in the construction of aesthetic modernity. His painting proposed new, radical formulas for transforming space and narrative as he advocated for art that embraced all techniques and challenged the traditional hierarchy of genres. Elegantly packaged, and filled with large, full-color, high quality reproductions this volume covers every facet of Bonnard's creative work. It opens with an examination of the artist's association with the Nabis group, exploring the influences of Symbolism and Japanese prints on his early work and looks at the development of his unique visual language, which is characterized by

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Published in association with the Canada Blanch Centre for Contemporary Spanish Studies.

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Oil, diamonds, timber, food aid - just some of the suggestions put forward as explanations for African wars in the past decade. Another set of suggestions focuses on ethnic and clan considerations. These economic and ethnic or clan explanations contend that wars are specifically not fought by states for political interests with mainly conventional military means, as originally suggested by Carl von Clausewitz in the 19th century. This study shows how alternative social organizations to the state can be viewed as political actors using war as a political instrument.

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"In this multiperspective fantasy, an apprentice witch is invited to join a powerful group of young witches, each with distinct powers and pasts, and together they try to stop a curse that plagues their town." - The New York Times The Haunting Season is here and the wolves are awake... Haelsford, Florida is a Hellmouth. Or at least, that's what Logan, a young witch struggling to control her powers, thinks as she arrives to begin the new school year at Mesmortes Coven Academy. She is immediately taken under the wing of the infamous Red Three. Iris is a deathwitch who wants nothing more than to break the town's curse; Jailah is one of the most powerful witches at the academy but her thirst for power may lead her down a dark path; and Thalia, the talented greenwitch, is on the run from her religious family and a past that still haunts her. Fear and prejudice still fuel the uneasy truce between humans and witches who are forced to work together when the Haunting Season begins and Wolves rise from the swamp to feed. With this approaching, two local boys prepare to make their first sacrifices to the witches in exchange for protection. But as they become involved with the witches' plan to end the Wolves' reign of terror once and for all, old dangers lie in wait. The cost to break the curse may be greater than any witch or human could ever know... Thrilling and atmospheric read for fans of Legendborn, This Poisoned Heart and The Vampire Academy The main cast of characters are diverse including BIPOC and LGBTQI+ characters Featuring female friendship at the heart of the book

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Utpaladeva on the Power of Action provides the first critical edition, annotated translation, and study of one of the chapters of the Recognition of the Lord, a landmark in the history of nondual Śaivism by the Utpaladeva, that were recently recovered from marginal annotations in manuscripts of other commentaries on Utpaladeva’s treatise.

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Best known for his luscious paintings of pies and ice-cream cones, American artist Wayne Thiebaud (born 1920) has been an avid and prolific draftsman since he began his career in the 1940s as an illustrator and cartoonist. This book of about ninety drawings – compiled with the full cooperation of the artist to accompany a major new exhibition at the Morgan Library & Museum – explores the wide range of Thiebaud’s production on paper, including early sketches, luminous pastels and watercolours, and charcoal drawings made in connection with his teaching. In subjects ranging from deli counters and isolated figures to dramatic views of San Francisco’s plunging streets, Thiebaud’s drawings endow the most banal, everyday scenes with a sense of poetry and nostalgia. Fully illustrated and beautifully designed, with illuminating texts, including an extensive interview with the artist, Wayne Thiebaud: Draftsman is the first major publication devoted to his lifelong engagement with drawing.

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In March 2004, a spacecraft named Rosetta and a lander named Philae set off on an unprecedented mission: to land on a comet millions of miles away. Now their story has been turned into a gorgeous non-fiction picturebook. Marvel at their incredible voyage, the sights they saw and discoveries they made, and the tense moments that had the world holding its breath. This book is a Readerful Book for Sharing. It is for an adult to read aloud to children aged 10 to 11. Readerful is a reading library specially designed to motivate children to read more. The series offers contemporary, inclusive books for children from 4 to 11 years, including: Books for Sharing: picture books to be read aloud by an adult for inspiring reading sessionsIndependent Library: fiction, graphic texts, character mini-series and non-fiction for children to read independentlyRise: fully decodable books for older struggling readers to read independently.How Readerful works: - Read aloud the Books for Sharing for magical

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Text in Arabic. Join Ahmed, along with his friends, Nasser and Aisha, as they take a week-long trip around the many wonderful places in Qatar. The perfect pre-reader book for tiny tots looking to explore the community around them.

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Not all who seek death wish for it. With the help of her biological mother, Jade must get command of her powers to find the dying Tree of Life, but with her mind tormented from the aftermath of past events, Jade's present is haunted day and night. As the threat of the mysterious Order hangs over their heads, Jade, Bowen, and Finch must keep them from finding the Tree and exploiting it for what little magical power it has left. For Jade, this means sacrificing herself for the whole of humanity, but for Finch⦠He has other plans.

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At first sight, modern-day Egypt is an unruly and chaotic place: a cacophony of sounds, an overload of smells, and a swirling visual feast. Ancient church domes and medieval minarets share the same space with fast-food chains and chic air-conditioned cafe s. Egyptian society has undergone dramatic changes in recent years, yet tradition and deeply conservative views prevail. Culture Smart! Egypt explores the codes and paradoxes of Egyptian life, outlines the country' s history, and shows the forces that have shaped its sensibility. It explains the key values and attitudes, guides you through local customs and traditions, and opens a window into the private lives of Egyptians and offers advice on how to get a long with them and how to be a good guest.

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Dating, fashion, and drama: Clementine never has a dull day at the Parsons School of Design. When Clementine Liu arrives in New York City to study at the Parsons School of Design, she knows that she’s found her place. It isn’t long before she meets her fashionista soulmate, the loud and charismatic Jake, and Jonathan, a dreamy fashion photographer who turns her world upside down. Between schoolwork and glitzy fashion shows, Clementine launches a blog, Bonjour Girl, and her wit, originality, and flair quickly catapult the site to cult status. Unfortunately, this comes with a price: Clementine is faced with online abuse and public humiliation. In the midst of all the drama, she finds out that a classmate is not what she seems, and Clementine has to find a way to save both her reputation and Jake’s fashion collection.

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Flora Stormer sets off to discover a magical flower hidden deep in the rainforest - and ends up finding . . . HERSELF! A brand-new series combining the magic and adventure of Jumanji with a message celebrating difference and self-acceptance. Flora Stormer, a talented young artist with Tourette''s Syndrome, is helping her father prepare for an expedition to search for the legendary golden lotus - a plant with magical healing properties. But when her dad falls ill, Flora bravely sets sail in his place, hoping the mythical plant might save him. Equipped with her paints and a magical map, Flora treks through the rainforest, encountering dangerous animals and poisonous plants along the way. But the greatest threat she faces is from a greedy collector determined get his hands on the flower first. Can Flora and her new friends stop him from stealing the golden lotus and cursing the rainforest forever?Praise for Flora Stormer and the Golden Lotus: <

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Alysha A is an Estonian nude model with an exceptionally sweet appearance. She has long blonde hair, lovely firm breasts with slightly puffy nipples and long well-toned legs. Coupled with her angelic features and warm personality, which shines through in her photo galleries, she really is a beautiful artistic nude model, and the dream girl of many admirers all around the globe.Discover the essence of beauty through the lens of Metart, an innovator in artistic nude photography and film for over two decades. With a passion for showcasing the world's most beautiful women, Metart presents a collection of enchanting erotic models who radiate natural allure. Witness the unveiling of their beauty as they bare their souls before the camera. Immerse yourself in the world's premier destination for erotic photography and film at www.MetArt.com.

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Mila Azul is one of MetArts all-time top models, a vivacious brunette with a sweet face and huge natural breasts. The adorable Ukrainian babe takes such obvious pleasure from sharing her spectacular body, her smile bewitching as she bares her flawless ass and lets her big, beautiful breasts bounce enticingly. Her slender frame and tiny waist make those whopping natural wonders all the more astonishing. Since her first appearance in 2016 at the tender age of 19, Mila has been viewed on MetArt more than three million times, and she is frequently voted the worlds number one erotic star by its members. Her innate self-assurance and playful sex appeal are simply irresistible, whether shes dressed up in sexy lingerie, playing the charming girl-next-door, or perfectly nude. And whenever she gets naked, her dark eyes shine with such naughtiness you cant help falling a little bit in love. MetArt listet Mila Azul als eines der "Allzeit-Top-Models". Die lebhafte Brunette punktet mit süßem Gesicht und ihren natürlichen Brüsten. Die begehrenswerte ukrainische Schönheit genießt es sichtlich, Ihren Körper zu präsentieren und flirtet hemmungslos mit der Kamera. Ihr Lächeln betört uns genauso wie ihr strammer Hintern und ihre prächtigen Brüste, die mehr bieten als die übliche aristokratische Handvoll. Die gertenschlanke Figur und schmale Taille bringen diese zwei hüpfenden Wunderdinger magisch zur Geltung. Seit ihrem Debut mit 19 Jahren haben die MetArt-Freunde den Auftritt dieses antörnenden Springinsfelds mehr als 3 Millionen mal angeschaut. Und sie wird von den MetArt-Abonnenten fortwährend als weltweit bester Erotik-Star ausgezeichnet. Ihr heißer und spielerischer Sexappeal ist einfach unwiderstehlich, egal ob in Lingerie, als Girl von nebenan oder ganz nackt. Und wenn Mila frech mit ihren dunklen leuchtenden Augen schaut, dann kann man als entfernter Voyeur durchaus Regungen einer ersten Liebeswallung empfinden Wie definieren Sie Schönheit? Mit dieser Frage beschäftigt sich MetArt seit zwanzig Jahren. Als weltweit führendes Unternehmen im Bereich der künstlerischen Aktfotografie und des Films hat es sich MetArt zur Aufgabe gemacht, die bezauberndsten Mädchen zu präsentieren, die unseren Planeten zieren, wobei viele von ihnen sich zum ersten Mal vor der Kamera ausziehen. Besuchen Sie noch heute www.MetArt.com und erlangen Sie Zutritt zum grössten Erotik-Portal der Welt.

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Gorgeous brunette Dominika A has movie star looks and an exhibitionist nature. One of MetArts most popular erotic nude models, the sultry Czech sweetheart is sheer physical perfection, with golden tanned skin, a peachy bottom, perky breasts with dark nipples, and puffy labia that spread open into an enticing butterfly. A flirtatious extrovert with a radiant smile and a passionate expression in her soulful brown eyes that is sure to seduce you, she makes no secret of her powerful sensuality and her pleasure in sharing it with the world. She made her MetArt debut over a decade ago at the age of 24, and she seems to become more beautiful with every passing year, whether gloriously naked on an exotic beach or dressed up in sexy lingerie and heels to show off her long, athletic legs. No wonder her devoted fans call her Dominikaaaaaaaah! Die brunette Dominika A sieht aus wie ein Filmsternchen und besitzt eine gehörige Portion Exhibitionismus. Als eines der populärsten Models bei MetArt besticht dieser tschechische Schatz mit einem perfekten Körper, braungebrannter goldener Haut, einem wohlgeformten Hintern und vorwitzigen Brüsten. Ihre Schamlippen von ungeahnter Form öffnen sich wie ein grosser Schmetterling, so etwas Aufregendes sieht selbst der erfahrene Geniesser nicht alle Tage. Die stets flirtende Extrovertierte mit dem strahlenden Lächeln zeigt ihre hitzige Sinnlichkeit der ganzen Welt. Sie startete ihr Debut bei MetArt vor 10 Jahren im Alter von 24 und Sie wird immer begehrenswerter. Egal, ob Sie nackt an einem Südseestrand ihren Körper streckt, in sexy Wäsche oder nur in hohen Stöckelschuhen ihre langen Beine zeigt, die Fans stöhnen Dominikaaaaaaaah!

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