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Reaktion Books Hat: Origins, Language, Style
The hat is one of our most beloved pieces of clothing, appearing in virtually every society. Through the centuries, hats have represented the most important structures of culture --- governance (the crown), religion (the turban), traditions (the bonnet) and much more. Yet hats have also always allowed for the very personal expression of style and feeling. In this beautifully illustrated celebration of the hat, Drake Stutesman uncovers the influence on our lives of this versatile headgear. Beginning in the Ice Age, the story of the hat is traced through its links with the origins of abstract thinking, through the complex evolution of the professions of millinery and hatting in the Middle Ages, through the rise of the superstar milliner in the 20th century, and, finally, through the work of the ingenious hat makers of today who continue to dazzle us with their creations. For all those interested in the history of fashion and the history of culture, Hat offers new perspectives on this stylish, practical and important accessory.
£20.00
Olympia Publishers A Painted Lie
£7.78
Annick Press Ltd Rewilding: Giving Nature a Second Chance
Rewilding is an important environmental movement to restore habitats to their natural state in order to support native species and make room for animals to move freely. In this comprehensive look at rewilding, the authors present examples from around the world where endangered animals have been rehabilitated and returned to their natural habitats. From pandas and peregrine falcons to jaguars and wolves, the story of these animals testifies to the fact that with good management, the extinction of species can be avoided. This book also relates how cities have begun to restore nature by planting everything from tiny rooftop gardens to huge parks on disused land. Written for 9 to 12-year olds, this book serves as a great resource for projects as well as a fascinating book to read or browse.
£9.99
Nova Science Publishers Inc Food Assistance Programs & Measures of Food Security in the United States
£127.79
Greenleaf Book Group LLC Everything Connects: Cultivating Mindfulness, Creativity, and Innovation for Long-Term Value (Second Edition)
A holistic approach to leadership and innovation. In Everything Connects, serial entrepreneur and thought leader Faisal Hoque teams up with journalist Drake Baer to provide a framework that shows readers how to: • Holistically connect the ""when"" and ""what"" with who they are • Inspire and lead inside and outside of their organization • Generate ideas, grounded decisions, and long-term value Part philosophy, part business, and part history, this book is a kaleidoscopic view of the way humans by being able to think out of the box have been able to achieve greatness for themselves, their organizations, and the world at large. This updated version includes new content that is inextricably connected to leveraging and thriving in this environment of change. Through the lens of the COVID-19 pandemic and the explosion of remote and alternative work arrangements, we can see just how much the landscape has shifted and how it's essential to reframe the ways we approach how we work, play, and live. The new content adds further substance to the seminal focus of the first version of Everything Connects and furthers the core message of the original edition-that everything, in fact, does have a relationship to everything else resulting in a powerful synergy.
£24.75
Indiana University Press Fashion in Film
The vital synergy between dress and the cinema has been in place since the advent of film. Broaching topics such as vampires, noir, and Marie Antoinette looks, Fashion in Film uncovers the way in which the alliance of these two powerhouse industries use myriad cultural influences—shaping narrative, national identity, and all points in between. Contributor essays address international films from early cinema to the present, drawing on the classic and the innovative. This abundantly illustrated collection reveals that fashion in conjunction with film must be understood in a different way from fashion tout simple.
£23.99