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Over the past three centuries, London has established itself as one of the world's most inventive fashion capitals. Drawing on a range of sources, including paintings, street photography, maps, tourist guides, literature, and stage and press representations, Fashioning London paints a vivid and definitive...

When Adorned in Dreams was first published in 1985, Angela Carter described the book as 'the best I have read on the subject, bar none.' From haute couture to haberdashery, and 'deviant' dress to Dior, Elizabeth Wilson traces the social and cultural history of...

This warm and inspiring picture book follows a child as he discovers his voice through a creative writing assignment. When a creative writing challenge is assigned in class, a young boy is convinced that he can't tell a story. He's not a great writer...

Drawing from classic Chinese adventure Journey to the West, Alina Chau's bright new adaptation centers on the Monkey King's wild beginnings and brings one of mythology's most unforgettable troublemakers to life in a whole new way. Sun Wukong wasn't born in the usual way--he...

This book challenges the persistent myth of a singular coming out experience and introduces the concept of the "safety dance", a recurring and complex set of assessments and adjustments LGBTQIA+ individuals engage in when determining whether and when to disclose their identity.Author: Maureen C....

The Routledge International Handbook of Sexual Compulsivity and Clinical Sexology is a cutting-edge and comprehensive guide to understanding compulsive sexual behaviours (CSBs) in-depth in the twenty-first century.Drawing on classic conceptualisations as well as the most recent research, the handbook evaluates and critiques undue pathologisation...

How do you bring a centuries-old theatrical tradition to life for contemporary students who may have never seen or heard of it before? Combining comprehensive written guidance with accompanying video demonstrations, this essential resource provides teachers and practitioners with everything needed to make Commedia...

Languages, Legends, and American Dreams concerns the development of an American language narrative in the formative years 1750-1850 - from the United States' emergence out of disparate colonies, to its expansion across the North American continent, to the approach of a Civil War that...

A portrait of the celebrated intellectual As a historian, theologian, and mentor, Richard Lyman Bushman greatly influenced the shaping of how those inside and outside the Church perceived Latter-day Saint history. J.B. Haws's examination of Bushman's life and thought tells the story of a...

THE PICKLE FACTORY DEVOURS ITS OWNKRAY is a nonofficial cover CIA case officer--an overseas NOC operator who works without embassy backup, relying on nerve and ingenuity to recruit and run foreign agents. That is until Headquarters summons him home and drops his naive keister...

No parent is ever alone--especially in the bathroom. Perfect for baby showers, tired moms, any dad who's ever stepped on a LEGO, this laugh-out-loud celebration of chaos, love, and sticky-fingered joy is hilarious, heartfelt, and highly relatable. This collection of delightful observations from award-winning...

Two hearts. One prophecy. A legacy forged in love and flame.The prophecy has spoken. The final battle for Ekotoria has come.Queen Aurelia, ruler of Aegricia and Norithae, journeys with Cristos across a fractured realm in search of the vanished portal to the human world....

A lost sister. A broken vow. A realm on the edge of ruin.Septima is gone.Those were the last words Aurelia Vesta heard after being wounded in battle. Her sister has been taken by the enemy, and no matter how hard she searches, there's no...

Two sisters on the run. A fae kingdom on the brink. A portal that could doom them all.When Aurelia and her sister Septima flee their father's villa to escape unwanted betrothals, they stumble into Ekotoria-a realm of phoenix shifters, immortal crowns, and rising war.Here,...

Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 shattered the sense of security throughout Europe. As a result of the Russian invasion, cooperation between Russia and the West ended. Moreover, Russia's increasingly aggressive foreign policy increases the need for information on contemporary Russia and its...

A young thief risks everything to save her friends when a mysterious force begins hunting orphans in this Dickensian steampunk middle grade fantasy perfect for fans of The School for Thieves. Bandit Brambleton is one of the many orphans of Alvanor. After the Shattering--when...

The autobiography of the godfather of urban streetwear, American fashion designer and hip-hop cultural icon, Karl Kani whose clothes were worn by everyone from Michael Jackson to Tupac, Aaliyah to Biggie, and Nas to Jay-Z. Karl Kani tells the story of how Karl Kani...

"The surface of all water is level, and therefore cannot conform to the supposed curvature of the earth." - W. M. CarpenterFirst published in the late nineteenth century, One Hundred Proofs That the Earth Is Not a Globe is William M. Carpenter's collection of...

A riveting new look at the parallel lives of Charles Manson and Roman Polanski reveals connections beyond the notorious Tate-LaBianca murders. Since the horrific murder of Sharon Tate in 1969, the names Charles Manson and Roman Polanski have been brutally linked. But new analysis...

In this monumental 1,136-page omnibus, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Louis Bromfield-one of the great chroniclers of American life between the wars-explores love, ambition, disillusionment, and the eternal search for meaning.The Green Bay Tree paints a vivid portrait of a community on the cusp of change,...

The Smokies are layered, atmospheric, and constantly shifting. They are less about spectacle and more about how a place reveals itself over time. This book captures that nuance with a perspective that is both visually rich and deeply considered. Structured like a road trip,...

The foreign 'elsewhere' has long been depicted in American cinema as a site of fascination and fantasy, shaping how Western audiences view the world. 'Elsewhere' in American Cinema explores how these portrayals have also created enduring stereotypes and reinforced troubling power dynamics, models and...

A cultural history of the American faith in alien life, from the Puritans to Heaven's Gate Over the past three centuries, belief in extraterrestrial life has had a profound influence on American religion. Faith in Space examines the key thinkers and religious leaders throughout...

Going to war is dangerous, costly, and questionable in its effectiveness. Yet majorities of the US public consistently support military interventions--a phenomenon that has generally been attributed to the mobilizing power of threats to US security. In fact, to justify every US military intervention...

Get ready for an unforgettable journey! Doctor Dyslexia Dude and the Dyslexia Decoders return inside the Time-Traveling Word Machine-powered by word families and fueled by discovery. Illustrated by legendary Poster Posse artist Dorothea Taylor, this exciting new graphic novel combines action, humor, and heart...

Step into Snug Burrow Hollow, where sparkly stones go missing, dragonflies dance, and every friend has a paw (or flipper!) ready to help.In Millie the Muskrat and Friends, young readers join Millie-a bright-eyed, scarf-wearing muskrat with a nose for adventure-as she follows a trail...

Serena Bloodworthy was bestowed more gifts than the God's have ever given another before her.She failed to keep herself hidden from the tyrant King, and now her worst nightmare has come to life.She might have won the trials, but she lost everything else in...

A cogent reconsideration of Assayas's cinematic oeuvre and what it teaches us about the political todayThe films of Olivier Assayas are widely celebrated for their complex responses to the many shifts that globalization has introduced in our time. Brian Price contends that they offer...

This Office is a wholly private devotion, born of the desire to extend and deepen the praying of the official Liturgy of the Hours and especially to provide a kind of "Scriptural template" or "collage" for abiding contemplation of the central mysteries of our...

The financial markets of the 21st century are undergoing a profound transformation driven by unprecedented technological advancements, evolving regulatory landscapes, and increasing societal demands for sustainability. The interplay between these forces is shaping how markets operate, creating new opportunities for innovation while posing significant...

Reforming Communism, Refusing Capitalism: The Rise and Fall of the Concept of "Socialist Market" focuses on the concept of "socialist market: a cornerstone of political economy in Soviet-type societies undergoing economic reforms from the 1950s onward. Encouraged by the success of non-capitalist mixed economies,...

Author: Claire HandbyISBN-10: 1788609700ISBN-13: 9781788609708Publisher: Practical Inspiration PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/14/2026Pages: 176Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.81lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.63d

Across Polish film history, the contributions of women have often been overshadowed by their male counterparts. While figures like Wanda Jakubowska, Barbara Sass-Zdort, and Agnieszka Holland have garnered recognition, many others remain marginalized and their work alarmingly under-researched. This open access book redresses this...

Responding to a need among health humanities scholars and clinicians to grapple with medicine's performative aspects, this open access book argues there are deep connections between theatre and medicine which can guide transformative insights in both disciplines. This book contends that understanding the performative...

The Story of Jaguar is a beautifully designed, gift-sized celebration of this stunning car manufacturer. With their fabulous looks and performance, Jaguar's cars have always been synonymous with speed and style, with the iconic leaping jaguar mascot adorning its cars for 90 years. In...

In Embodied Encuentros, Elena Foulis offers a practical guide for completing ethical fieldwork in Latina/o/e communities, emphasizing equitable and culturally sustaining practices for gathering oral histories. In her critical decolonial model, Foulis centers the agency of the people within these communities while considering the...

The hardcover edition of the IPPY Silver Award-winner! Sometimes you have to go off-planet to discover where you belong.In the tradition of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy comes Welfy Q. Deederhoth: Meat Purveyor, World Savior, a heartwarming story of friendship, adventure, and luncheon...

Lasting Peace and Comfort Is Yours!Open your eyes to God's blessings in this wonderfully encouraging devotional created just for you. Nearly 200 just-right-sized readings will lighten your day and lift your spirit. Peace, hope, encouragement, refreshment, strength. . .from a loving God when life...

Whether you're welcoming a new baby yourself or gifting to someone with a growing family, the officially-licensed Care Bears Baby Book is a tender way to celebrate a lifetime of love--one rainbow-colored memory at a time. Welcome your little bundle of joy with love,...

Make God's Promises Your Daily Declaration God has uniquely created each one of us. In the Scriptures, he has a lot to say about who we are and how we can live with fullness of hope. But have we become so informed by the...

From Koreanness to K-ness: Contemporary Korean Culture and Society aims to conceptualise 'K-ness' as a new way of understanding the underlying characteristics that shape the semiotic, cultural, and sociological representations of contemporary Korean culture and society.Author: Seryun LeeISBN-10: 1041015380ISBN-13: 9781041015383Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/30/2026Pages: 246Format:...

The General Strike of 1926: the tragic story of how the world's best organized working class confronted the world's most powerful, and self-confident, government. In May, 1926, nearly three million British workers downed tools to support nearly one million of their countrymen, miners whose...

The New Face of Online Extremism offers an overview of cutting-edge empirical research around the intersection of extremism and the internet and addresses the challenges and opportunities faced by researchers working on online extremism. Author: Mark LittlerISBN-10: 1032753412ISBN-13: 9781032753416Publisher: RoutledgeLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/01/2026Pages: 168Format: HardcoverWeight:...

Bones Beneath the Prairie is a memoir of survival, silence, and redemption rooted in the oil fields and red dirt roads of West Texas.Raised in a family bound by tradition yet fractured by betrayal, Roseann Mayer's life unraveled under the weight of domestic abuse,...

The Voice in Your Head is a trauma-informed guide for anyone who's ever felt trapped inside their own mind. Blending self-reflection, psychology, and personal reckoning, this book helps readers confront the thoughts that loop, the stories that stick, and the patterns that won't let...

A funny and not-so-spooky fall adventure your kids will love!When two sisters set out to play in the autumn leaves, they hatch a clever plan to give Dad a surprise. With swirling piles of gold and red leaves, a loud "GRRRR-AR!" and stiff-legged zombie...

The IRS due diligence rules are non-negotiable, and failure to comply can cost tax professionals thousands in penalties-or even their business. Avoid Jail & Penalties: Mastering Compliance and Due Diligence Audits for Tax Pros is a textbook designed to prepare tax preparers for real-world...

The Historical-Critical Dictionary of Marxism (HCDM) is a comprehensive Marxist lexicon, which in the 9 German-language volumes concluded so far has involved over 800 scholars from around the globe. Conceived by philosopher Wolfgang Fritz Haug in 1983, the first volume of the ongoing lexicon...

This book presents a novel interpretation of John Dewey's political thought as a form of radical liberalism. In the course of the argument, Dewey's political views are compared to similar ideas put forward by Karl Polanyi, Karl Mannheim, and Bertrand Russell. As a result,...

"After the Alphabet" is a tool to teach children how two letters make up words using two word phrases with illustrations.I am a parent and grandparent who enjoys teaching. After teaching the alphabet, I made flash cards with two-letter words. I added two word...