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Collection of Poems

by Shay Wills, Cathy Hollister, Neal Cohen, Jason Montgomery, Aubrie Dickson, Ralf Schrader, Erin Johnson, Morgan Boyer, Abigail Chorley, Melissa Speed, Emiliano Gomez, C.J. Pendergast, Chris Reim, Kenneth Mills, Elizabeth Bluth, Limor Weisberg Caspi, Mark Dixon, Lawrence Bridges, Elder Gideon, Amanda Piekarz, Amy Barry, Russell Willis, Ralph La Rosa, Maggie Mosher, Chris Kleinfelter, Jill Crainshaw, Emily Bornstein, Kristen Bales, sophia wilson, PJ DAmico, Mari-Carmen Marin, Alper Yilmaz, Ashley Andrews, Aarush Iyengar, Amy Hardy, Jodie Baeyens, Teresa H. Janssen, Edward Miller, Lori Graham, Jonathan Stolzenberg, Laura Saint Martin, Susan Coronel, Lorene Bossong, Maureen McElroy, Janice Tatarka, Mali woods, Jones Irwin, Laura Iodice, Kendryk Youngblood, Peter Prizel ...

This book of poems is compiled by "Akshay Sonthalia". Different writers from around the globe have sent their entities based on global pandemic CORONA, exploring the emotions and politics of locking down, fearing & dancing with death, the choices left before us, and the emerging revelations, and many more things. They write out their dread, their fear, their boredom, their adventure, their ... Read more

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This book of poems is compiled by "Akshay Sonthalia". Different writers from around the globe have sent their entities based on global pandemic CORONA, exploring the emotions and politics of locking down, fearing & dancing with death, the choices left before us, and the emerging revelations, and many more things. They write out their dread, their fear, their boredom, their adventure, their
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ABC of Men's Fashion

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‘Deerstalker: Sherlock Holmes wore one. You need not.’ ‘Turnups: You can’t have any.’ These are just two of the hugely entertaining entries in Hardy Amies’s very firm guide to men’s dress. His perfectly honed eye guides the reader safely through style decisions on everything from blazers and brogues to skiing and sandals. Originally published in 1964 and illustrated with delightful period ... Read more

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‘Deerstalker: Sherlock Holmes wore one. You need not.’ ‘Turnups: You can’t have any.’ These are just two of the hugely entertaining entries in Hardy Amies’s very firm guide to men’s dress. His perfectly honed eye guides the reader safely through style decisions on everything from blazers and brogues to skiing and sandals. Originally published in 1964 and illustrated with delightful period
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A History of the Kitchen

by David Eveleigh ...

What were early kitchens like? How have they evolved over time? What factors have influenced their design? David Eveleigh takes you into the heart of the home and shows us why modern kitchens are the way they are. Everything you could wish to know about kitchens and their unusual history will be found with these pages. ... Read more

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What were early kitchens like? How have they evolved over time? What factors have influenced their design? David Eveleigh takes you into the heart of the home and shows us why modern kitchens are the way they are. Everything you could wish to know about kitchens and their unusual history will be found with these pages.
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Sensational Scarfs

44 Great Ways to Turn a Scarf into a Fabulous Fashion Look

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Simple, illustrated instructions for 44 ways to wear scarfs. 120 black-and-white photographs. ... Read more

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Simple, illustrated instructions for 44 ways to wear scarfs. 120 black-and-white photographs.
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The Little Dictionary of Fashion

A Guide to Dress Sense for Every Woman

by Christian Dior ...

First published in 1954, Christian Dior reveals the secrets of style in his indispensable guide that covers everything from what to wear to a wedding and how to tie a scarf to how to walk with grace. From accent to zest, running through darts, hats, knitwear and silk - there is much to discover here for students, fans of vintage fashion, and anyone with an interest in style and timeless elegance. ... Read more

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First published in 1954, Christian Dior reveals the secrets of style in his indispensable guide that covers everything from what to wear to a wedding and how to tie a scarf to how to walk with grace. From accent to zest, running through darts, hats, knitwear and silk - there is much to discover here for students, fans of vintage fashion, and anyone with an interest in style and timeless elegance.
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The Dictionary of Fashion History

by C. W. Cunnington, P. E. Cunnington, Ms Valerie Cumming ...

- What is an earthquake gown?- Who wore eelskin masher trousers?- What did the word "dudes" mean in the 16th century?A Dictionary of English Costume by C. Willett Cunnington, Phillis Cunnington and Charles Beard was originally published in 1960. A monumental achievement and encyclopaedic in scope, it was a comprehensive catalogue of fashion terms from the mid-medieval period up to 1900. It was ... Read more

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- What is an earthquake gown?- Who wore eelskin masher trousers?- What did the word "dudes" mean in the 16th century?A Dictionary of English Costume by C. Willett Cunnington, Phillis Cunnington and Charles Beard was originally published in 1960. A monumental achievement and encyclopaedic in scope, it was a comprehensive catalogue of fashion terms from the mid-medieval period up to 1900. It was
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Kirstie's Vintage Home

by Kirstie Allsopp ...

Transform your home from shabby to chic, with the help of Kirstie Allsopp. Looking to the past for inspiration and embracing vintage style to create something unique and beautiful, Kirstie continues her love affair with everything handmade.Re-using, restoring and upcycling, Kirstie shows how to transform vintage fabrics, furniture and other everyday things into modern day treasures using a range ... Read more

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Transform your home from shabby to chic, with the help of Kirstie Allsopp. Looking to the past for inspiration and embracing vintage style to create something unique and beautiful, Kirstie continues her love affair with everything handmade.Re-using, restoring and upcycling, Kirstie shows how to transform vintage fabrics, furniture and other everyday things into modern day treasures using a range
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A Stitch in Time

by Penelope Lively ...

Series series Collins Modern Classics
A rediscovered children's classic, winner of the 1976 Whitbread Award, from the Booker Prize and Carnegie Medal-winning author of Moon Tiger and The Ghost of Thomas Kempe.Maria likes to be alone with her thoughts. She talks to animals and objects, and generally prefers them to people. But whilst on holiday she begins to hear things that aren’t there – a swing creaking, a dog barking – and when she ... Read more

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A rediscovered children's classic, winner of the 1976 Whitbread Award, from the Booker Prize and Carnegie Medal-winning author of Moon Tiger and The Ghost of Thomas Kempe.Maria likes to be alone with her thoughts. She talks to animals and objects, and generally prefers them to people. But whilst on holiday she begins to hear things that aren’t there – a swing creaking, a dog barking – and when she
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Knave of Spades

Growing Pains of a Gardener

by Alan Titchmarsh ...

When Alan left school at fifteen little was expected of him. An ‘O’ level in art is not the most obvious passport to success, but in the ancient greenhouses of the local nursery Mrs T’s little lad found his spiritual home, learning his trade and the strange ways of human nature.But the comfort and familiarity of his home in the Yorkshire Dales would soon be left behind as he journeyed south to ... Read more

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When Alan left school at fifteen little was expected of him. An ‘O’ level in art is not the most obvious passport to success, but in the ancient greenhouses of the local nursery Mrs T’s little lad found his spiritual home, learning his trade and the strange ways of human nature.But the comfort and familiarity of his home in the Yorkshire Dales would soon be left behind as he journeyed south to
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British Dolls of the 1950s

by Susan Brewer ...

Photos, descriptions, and fascinating history for dedicated doll collectors.In the 1950s, a new material—plastic—revolutionized the doll trade and made dolls affordable for people of all classes. This book focuses specifically on British dolls of that decade, offering not only useful information for collectors but a glimpse into the history and culture that surrounded these cherished toys.Along ... Read more

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Photos, descriptions, and fascinating history for dedicated doll collectors.In the 1950s, a new material—plastic—revolutionized the doll trade and made dolls affordable for people of all classes. This book focuses specifically on British dolls of that decade, offering not only useful information for collectors but a glimpse into the history and culture that surrounded these cherished toys.Along
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Life in the Garden

by Penelope Lively ...

From the Booker Prize winner and national bestselling author, reflections on gardening, art, literature, and lifePenelope Lively takes up her key themes of time and memory, and her lifelong passions for art, literature, and gardening in this philosophical and poetic memoir. From the courtyards of her childhood home in Cairo to a family cottage in Somerset, to her own gardens in Oxford and London, ... Read more

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From the Booker Prize winner and national bestselling author, reflections on gardening, art, literature, and lifePenelope Lively takes up her key themes of time and memory, and her lifelong passions for art, literature, and gardening in this philosophical and poetic memoir. From the courtyards of her childhood home in Cairo to a family cottage in Somerset, to her own gardens in Oxford and London,
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The Language of Fashion - Dictionary and Digest of Fabric, Sewing and Dress

by Mary Brooks Picken ...

This vintage book contains an exhaustive dictionary of fashion terms, with instructions for pronunciation, brief explanations, and lists of synonyms. Timeless and comprehensive, “The Language Of Fashion Dictionary And Digest Of Fabric, Sewing And Dress” will be of utility to those involved in the fashion industry, and is not to be missed by the discerning collector. Contents include: “Belts”, ... Read more

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This vintage book contains an exhaustive dictionary of fashion terms, with instructions for pronunciation, brief explanations, and lists of synonyms. Timeless and comprehensive, “The Language Of Fashion Dictionary And Digest Of Fabric, Sewing And Dress” will be of utility to those involved in the fashion industry, and is not to be missed by the discerning collector. Contents include: “Belts”,
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