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Book Destruction from the Medieval to the Contemporary
by Gill PartingtonThis rich and varied collection of essays by scholars and interviews with artists approaches the fraught topic of book destruction from a new angle, setting out an alternative history of the cutting, burning, pulping, defacing and tearing of books from the medieval period to our own age.
Book Fiesta!
by Pat Mora Rafael LópezTake a ride in a long submarine or fly away in a hot air balloon. Whatever you do, just be sure to bring your favorite book! Rafael López's colorful illustrations perfectly complement Pat Mora's lilting text in this delightful celebration of El día de los niños/El día de los libros; Children's Day/Book Day. Toon! Toon!
The Book for Badass Women: (Because the Patriarchy Won’t Smash Itself): An Empowering Guide to Life for Strong Women
by Harriet DyerWhat is a badass woman? Whatever the heck she wants to be! Dive head first into this sassy little book filled with empowering tips and kick-ass quotes.A badass woman is someone who follows her own path, whatever that path may be. She speaks up for what she believes in, she pursues her dreams and she isn’t afraid to stay true to herself.This book will give you all the tools you need to unleash your inner badass. Whether you want to say “no” more often, have the courage to take up physical space or free yourself from the goal of “being likable”, these pages are brimming with tips to help you rip up society’s rule-book and go your own way.The chapters include advice on:Strengthening your self-confidenceStanding up for what you wantGoing after your goalsLifting up and empowering other womenWhether you want to conquer the world with grit, grace or a little bit of both, The Book for Badass Women will help you on your way to being your truest, most badass self. You got this!
The Book for Badass Women: (Because the Patriarchy Won’t Smash Itself): An Empowering Guide to Life for Strong Women
by Harriet DyerWhat is a badass woman? Whatever the heck she wants to be! Dive head first into this sassy little book filled with empowering tips and kick-ass quotes.A badass woman is someone who follows her own path, whatever that path may be. She speaks up for what she believes in, she pursues her dreams and she isn’t afraid to stay true to herself.This book will give you all the tools you need to unleash your inner badass. Whether you want to say “no” more often, have the courage to take up physical space or free yourself from the goal of “being likable”, these pages are brimming with tips to help you rip up society’s rule-book and go your own way.The chapters include advice on:Strengthening your self-confidenceStanding up for what you wantGoing after your goalsLifting up and empowering other womenWhether you want to conquer the world with grit, grace or a little bit of both, The Book for Badass Women will help you on your way to being your truest, most badass self. You got this!
The Book for Dangerous Women: A Guide to Modern Life (Books That Changed the World)
by Clare ConvilleA &“stunningly funny&” encyclopedia of practical wisdom on marriage, infidelity, motherhood, sex, fashion, friendship, work, self-discovery, and more (Publishers Weekly, starred review).Featuring more than five hundred entries of sage advice, The Book for Dangerous Women shows us how to get through life with a little grace and a lot of fun—from how to accept compliments to when to wear &“cami-knickers&” to how to deal with ambivalence (toward lovers, friends, or foes), and why owning a cat and a fancy dress may be more fulfilling than sex.Like a dictionary, topics are cross-referenced and many include insights from the famed and infamous, such as Oscar Wilde, Coco Chanel, Mae West, Eve Ensler, Albert Camus, Anaïs Nin, and William Shakespeare. A typical progression of entries is: Affairs, Age, Arrangements, Bananas, Beauty, and Beds, followed by Bereavement, Birthdays, BFs, Blueberries, and Bolt Holes.From those conversations and counseling sessions with your mother, sisters, daughters, and friends to those moments in life that only women can understand, The Book for Dangerous Women is the grown-up and contemporary reference book every woman needs. &“Celebrates the art of being fabulous and female at fifteen, fifty, and far beyond.&” —Daily Telegraph
The Book for Dangerous Women: A Guide to Modern Life
by Liz Hoggard Clare Conville Sarah-Jane LovettEver wonder how to best dress your apple-shaped figure? Do you know the top twelve rules on how to properly (and discreetly) conduct an affair? The Book for Dangerous Women is a sly, elegant encyclopedia of practicalwisdom by three women who know a bit about life and bring their myriad of experiences of bear on topics such as marriage, infidelity, motherhood, sex, fashion, friendship, work, and self-discovery. More than five hundred entries of safe advice show us how to get through life with a little grace and a lot of fun — from how to accept compliments to when to wear "cami-knickers," to how to deal with ambivalence (toward lovers, friends, or foes), and why owning a cat and a fancy dress may be more fulfilling than sex. Many entries include insights from the famed and infamous, such as Oscar Wilde, Coco Chanel, Mae West, Eve Ensler, Albert Camus, Anaïs Nin, and William Shakespeare. Written and compiled by three dangerously knowledgeable, absolutely fabulous, and mordantly witty women, The Book for Dangerous Women is a must-have guide for moments of crisis and a delectable compendium of humour and advice.
A Book For Life: 10 steps to spiritual wisdom, a clear mind and lasting happiness
by Jo Bowlby· 'The A List Shaman' - The Times Magazine· 'A must-read packed full of aha moments.' - Naomie Harris OBE, ActorJo Bowlby is a world-renowned Shaman, coach and mentor. This very special book is filled with insights and practices which for centuries were only known by spiritual teachers and their devotees, but which Jo Bowlby has used to underpin her powerful work as a Shaman, coach and mentor.With a focus on resilience and finding balance, Jo turns ancient teachings into life-changing practices that will provide you with a skillset designed to help you navigate life's ups and downs. Whether you seek stillness, want to reclaim your freedom from a mental struggle, or simply inject some wonder into your world, this inspirational book will help guide you on the way.
A Book For Life: 10 steps to spiritual wisdom, a clear mind and lasting happiness
by Jo Bowlby· 'The A List Shaman' - The Times Magazine. 'A must-read packed full of aha moments.' - Naomie Harris OBE, Actor. 'It's interesting, fun and it's relevant to all of us ... Perhaps the key thing for me is the feeling that Jo is talking from her heart rather than writing from her brain ... It's important.' - Sarah Stacey, Victoria HealthJo Bowlby is a world-renowned Shaman, coach and mentor. This very special book is filled with insights and practices which for centuries were only known by spiritual teachers and their devotees, but which Jo Bowlby has used to underpin her powerful work as a Shaman, coach and mentor.With a focus on resilience and finding balance, Jo turns ancient teachings into life-changing practices that will provide you with a skillset designed to help you navigate life's ups and downs. Whether you seek stillness, want to reclaim your freedom from a mental struggle, or simply inject some wonder into your world, this inspirational book will help guide you on the way.
A Book For Life: 10 steps to spiritual wisdom, a clear mind and lasting happiness
by Jo Bowlby· 'The A List Shaman' - The Times Magazine· 'A must-read packed full of aha moments.' - Naomie Harris OBE, ActorJo Bowlby is a world-renowned Shaman, coach and mentor. This very special book is filled with insights and practices which for centuries were only known by spiritual teachers and their devotees, but which Jo Bowlby has used to underpin her powerful work as a Shaman, coach and mentor.With a focus on resilience and finding balance, Jo turns ancient teachings into life-changing practices that will provide you with a skillset designed to help you navigate life's ups and downs. Whether you seek stillness, want to reclaim your freedom from a mental struggle, or simply inject some wonder into your world, this inspirational book will help guide you on the way.
A Book Forged in Hell: Spinoza's Scandalous Treatise and the Birth of the Secular Age
by Steven NadlerThe story of one of the most important—and incendiary—books in Western historyWhen it appeared in 1670, Baruch Spinoza's Theological-Political Treatise was denounced as the most dangerous book ever published—"godless," "full of abominations," "a book forged in hell . . . by the devil himself." Religious and secular authorities saw it as a threat to faith, social and political harmony, and everyday morality, and its author was almost universally regarded as a religious subversive and political radical who sought to spread atheism throughout Europe. Yet Spinoza's book has contributed as much as the Declaration of Independence or Thomas Paine's Common Sense to modern liberal, secular, and democratic thinking. In A Book Forged in Hell, Steven Nadler tells the fascinating story of this extraordinary book: its radical claims and their background in the philosophical, religious, and political tensions of the Dutch Golden Age, as well as the vitriolic reaction these ideas inspired.It is not hard to see why Spinoza's Treatise was so important or so controversial, or why the uproar it caused is one of the most significant events in European intellectual history. In the book, Spinoza became the first to argue that the Bible is not literally the word of God but rather a work of human literature; that true religion has nothing to do with theology, liturgical ceremonies, or sectarian dogma; and that religious authorities should have no role in governing a modern state. He also denied the reality of miracles and divine providence, reinterpreted the nature of prophecy, and made an eloquent plea for toleration and democracy.A vivid story of incendiary ideas and vicious backlash, A Book Forged in Hell will interest anyone who is curious about the origin of some of our most cherished modern beliefs.
Book History Through Postcolonial Eyes: Rewriting the Script
by Robert FraserThis surprising study draws together the disparate fields of postcolonial theory and book history in a challenging and illuminating way. Robert Fraser proposes that we now look beyond the traditional methods of the Anglo-European bibliographic paradigm, and learn to appreciate instead the diversity of shapes that verbal expression has assumed across different societies. This change of attitude will encourage students and researchers to question developmentally conceived models of communication, and move instead to a re-formulation of just what is meant by a book, an author, a text. Fraser illustrates his combined approach with comparative case studies of print, script and speech cultures in South Asia and Africa, before panning out to examine conflicts and paradoxes arising in parallel contexts. The re-orientation of approach and the freshness of view offered by this volume will foster understanding and creative collaboration between scholars of different outlooks, while offering a radical critique to those identified in its concluding section as purveyors of global literary power.
Book in a Month: The Fool-Proof System for Writing a Novel in 30 Days
by Victoria Lynn SchmidtWhat Can You Accomplish in 30 Days? If you make time to write and put away all of your excuses, could you stay on track and finish your novel in only a month? With a structured plan and a focused goal, yes, you can! Using a combination of flexible weekly schedules, focused instruction, and detailed worksheets, author Victoria Schmidt leads you through a proven 30-day novel-writing system without the intimidation factor. Book in a Month shows you how to: Set realistic goals and monitor your progress Manage your time so that your writing life has room to flourish Select a story topic that will continue to inspire you throughout the writing process Quickly outline your entire story so that you have a clear idea of how your plot and characters are going to develop before you start writing Draft each act of your story by focusing on specific turning points Keep track of the areas you want to revise without losing your momentum in the middle of your story Relax and have fun–you are, after all, doing something you love So what are you waiting for? If you've been putting off your book project, let Book in a Month be your guide and find out just how much you can accomplish.
The Book in Africa
by Caroline Davis David JohnsonThis volume presents new research and critical debates in African book history, and brings together a range of disciplinary perspectives by leading scholars in the subject. It includes case studies from across Africa, ranging from third-century manuscript traditions to twenty-first century internet communications.
A Book in Every Home Containing Three Subjects: Ed’s Sweet Sixteen, Domestic and Political Views
by Edward LeedskalninAfter arriving in the United States, Leedskalnin moved to Florida around 1919, where he purchased a small piece of land in Florida City. Over the next 20 years, Leedskalnin putatively constructed and lived within a massive coral monument he called "Rock Gate Park", dedicated to the girl who had left him years before. Working alone at night, Leedskalnin eventually quarried and sculpted over 1,100 short tons of coral into a monument that would later be known as the Coral Castle. Leedskalnin is also well known for his theories on magnetism, detailing his theories on the interaction of electricity, magnetism and the body; Leedskalnin also included a number of simple experiments to validate his theories. Most importantly, Edward Leedskalnin claimed that all matter was being acted upon by what he called "individual magnets" -- simply a positive and a negative, as a battery. It is obvious from the pamphlets that he produced that this theory became the base of all of his work, and most likely thoughts as well. He also attempted to claim that scientists of his time were looking in the wrong place for their understanding of electricity, and that they were only observing "one half of the whole concept" with "one sided tools of measurement". In addition to all these studies, he found the time to write this little booklet called "A Book in Every Home". Many believe the answers to the questions surrounding Coral Castle lie within. Indeed, every other page is BLANK; did he purposefully leave room to interpret a code? Could all the answers to how this amazing feat was accomplished lie buried in this "social commentary"-Print ed.
The Book in Japan: A Cultural History from the Beginnings to the Nineteenth Century
by Peter KornickiThe ten chapters of this exemplary monograph cover every major aspect of the book in traditional Japan: its place in Japanese history; books as material objects; manuscript cultures; printing; the Edo period book trade; authors and readers; importation and exportation; censorship; libraries and collectors; and bibliographic catalogues.... A handsome and beautifully organized handbook that is sure to inform and stimulate research for many years to come.
The Book in the Cathedral: The Last Relic of Thomas Becket
by Christopher de HamelFrom the bestselling author of Meetings With Remarkable Manuscripts, a captivating account of the last surviving relic of Thomas Becket The assassination of Thomas Becket in Canterbury Cathedral on 29 December 1170 is one of the most famous events in European history. It inspired the largest pilgrim site in medieval Europe and many works of literature from Chaucer's Canterbury Tales to T. S. Eliot's Murder in the Cathedral and Anouilh's Becket.In a brilliant piece of historical detective work, Christopher de Hamel here identifies the only surviving relic from Becket's shrine: the Anglo-Saxon Psalter which he cherished throughout his time as Archbishop of Canterbury, and which he may even have been holding when he was murdered.Beautifully illustrated and published to coincide with the 850th anniversary of the death of Thomas Becket, this is an exciting rediscovery of one of the most evocative artefacts of medieval England.
The Book Itch: Freedom, Truth And Harlem's Greatest Bookstore
by Vaunda Micheaux Nelson R. Gregory ChristieIn the 1930s, Lewis's dad, Lewis Michaux Sr., had an itch he needed to scratch--a book itch. How to scratch it? He started a bookstore in Harlem and named it the National Memorial African Bookstore. <P><P> And as far as Lewis Michaux Jr. could tell, his father's bookstore was one of a kind. People from all over came to visit the store, even famous people--Muhammad Ali, Malcolm X, and Langston Hughes, to name a few. <P><P>In his father's bookstore people bought and read books, and they also learned from each other. People swapped and traded ideas and talked about how things could change. They came together here all because of his father's book itch. Read the story of how Lewis Michaux Sr. and his bookstore fostered new ideas and helped people stand up for what they believed in.
The Book-Keeper and American Counting-Room Volume 1: July, 1880–December, 1881 (Routledge Library Editions: Accounting History #9)
by Richard P. BriefThis book, first published in 1989, contains reprints of the early periodical on accounting, The Book-Keeper. It dealt with ‘historical reviews of methods and systems in all ages and by all nations. Elucidations of accounts, introducing new and simplified features of accounting. Problems from the counting-room discussed and explained. Instructive notes upon plans and methods of book-keeping in every department of trade, commerce and industry.’ The journal is a primary source for students interested in the history of accounting.
The Book-Keeper and American Counting-Room Volume 2: January, 1882–June, 1883 (Routledge Library Editions: Accounting History #10)
by Richard P. BriefThis book, first published in 1989, contains reprints of the early periodical on accounting, The Book-Keeper. It dealt with ‘historical reviews of methods and systems in all ages and by all nations. Elucidations of accounts, introducing new and simplified features of accounting. Problems from the counting-room discussed and explained. Instructive notes upon plans and methods of book-keeping in every department of trade, commerce and industry.’ The journal is a primary source for students interested in the history of accounting.
The Book-Keeper and American Counting-Room Volume 3: July, 1883–December, 1883 (Routledge Library Editions: Accounting History #11)
by Richard P. BriefThis book, first published in 1989, contains reprints of the early periodical on accounting, The Book-Keeper. It dealt with ‘historical reviews of methods and systems in all ages and by all nations. Elucidations of accounts, introducing new and simplified features of accounting. Problems from the counting-room discussed and explained. Instructive notes upon plans and methods of book-keeping in every department of trade, commerce and industry.’ The journal is a primary source for students interested in the history of accounting.
The Book-Keeper and American Counting-Room Volume 4: January, 1884–December, 1884 (Routledge Library Editions: Accounting History #12)
by Richard P. BriefThis book, first published in 1989, contains reprints of the early periodical on accounting, The Book-Keeper. It dealt with ‘historical reviews of methods and systems in all ages and by all nations. Elucidations of accounts, introducing new and simplified features of accounting. Problems from the counting-room discussed and explained. Instructive notes upon plans and methods of book-keeping in every department of trade, commerce and industry.’ The journal is a primary source for students interested in the history of accounting.
The Book Lover
by Ali SmithFrom the award-winning author of The Accidental and Hotel World comes a sparkling, surprising collection of the writing she loves best -- and without which she would not have become a writer. The Book Lover is a treasure trove of what Ali Smith has loved over the course of her reading life, in her twenties, as a teenager, as a child. Full of pieces from amazing writers like Sylvia Plath, Muriel Spark, Grace Paley, and Margaret Atwood, it also has a wonderful selection of lesser-known authors like Joseph Roth, only just gaining proper status now, and Clarice Lispector, a Brazilian genius who's far too under published. From surprising figures like Beryl the Peril, Billie Holliday, and Lee Miller to unusual selections from the most prominent writers in history, The Book Lover is an intimate, personal anthology that gives readers a glimpse of how writers develop their craft-- by reading other writers.
The Book Lover's Cookbook: Recipes Inspired by Celebrated Works of Literature, and the Passages That Feature Them
by Shaunda Kennedy Wenger Janet Kay JensenTHE BOOK LOVER’S COOKBOOK Recipes Inspired by Celebrated Works of Literature and the Passages that Feature Them Shaunda Kennedy Wenger and Janet Kay Jensen Wake up to a perfect breakfast with Mrs. Dalby’s Buttermilk Scones, courtesy of James Herriot’sAll Things Bright and Beautifuland Ichabod’s Slapjacks, as featured in Washington Irving’sThe Legend of Sleepy Hollow. There’s homey comfort food like Connie May's Tomato Pie, created with and inspired by Connie May Fowler(Remembering Blue); Thanksgiving Spinach Casserole (Elizabeth Berg’sOpen House); and Amish Chicken and Dumplings (Jodi Picoult'sPlain Truth) . . . Sample salads, breads, and such soul-warming soups as Nearly-a-Meal Potato Soup (Terry Kay’sShadow Song); Mr. Casaubon’s Chicken Noodle Soup (George Eliot’sMiddlemarch); and Mrs. Leibowitz’s Lentil-Vegetable Soup (Frank McCourt’sAngela’s Ashes) . . . After relishing appetizers and entrees, there’s a dazzling array of desserts, including Carrot Pudding (Charles Dickens’sA Christmas Carol); Effie Belle’s Coconut Cake (Olive Ann Burns’sCold Sassy Tree); and the kids will love C. S. Lewis's Turkish Delight fromThe Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe. Sprinkled throughout with marvelous anecdotes about writers and writing,The Book Lover’s Cookbookis a culinary and literary delight, a browser’s cornucopia of reading pleasure, and a true inspiration in the kitchen. Shaunda Kennedy Wengerenjoys creative cooking and writing children’s stories and articles. She is currently working on a novel. Her work has been published inBabybug,Ladybug,Wonder Years,American Careers,South Valley Living, andShort-Short Stories for Reading Aloud(The Education Center, 2000). She is an active member of the League of Utah Writers and the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators. She regards her monthly book club meeting as one life’s essential ingredients. Janet Kay Jensenis published inHealing MinistryjournalandThe Magic of Stories. She has received numerous awards for essays, poetry, and short stories, including threeByLine Magazinehonorable mentions. A speech-language pathologist, she holds degrees from Utah State University and Northwestern University. She is writing a novel, teaches poetry classes to jail inmates, and is a literacy tutor. Married and the mother of three sons, she is a consultant at Utah State University. TASTY RECIPES AND THE BOOKS THAT INSPIRED THEM Jo’s Best Omelette . . . Little Womenby Louisa May Alcott No Dieter’s Delight Chicken Neapolitan . . . Thinnerby Stephen King Extra-Special Rhubarb Pie . . . The Persian Pickle Clubby Sandra Dallas Grand Feast Crab Meat Casserole . . . At Home in Mitfordby Jan Karon Persian Cucumber and Yogurt . . . House of Sand and Fogby Andre Dubus III Tamales . . . Like Water for Chocolateby Laura Esquivel Bev's No-Fuss Crab Cakes . . . Unnatural Exposureby Patricia Cornwell Macaroni and Cheese . . . The Accidental Touristby Anne Tyler Veteran Split Pea Soup . . . The Red Badge of Courageby Stephen Crane Alternative Carrot-Raisin-Pineapple Salad . . . Midwivesby Chris Bohjalian Summer’s Day Cucumber-Tomato Sandwiches . . . Women in Loveby D. H. Lawrence Refreshing Black Cows . . . The Book of Ruthby Jane Hamilton Dump Punch . . . Pride and Prejudiceby Jane Austen Not Violet, But Blueberry Pie . . . Charlie and the Chocolate Factoryby Roald Dahl Innocent Sweet Bread . . . The Bluest Eyeb
The Book Lover's Guide to London (City Guides)
by Sarah Milne&“Brings literature lovers on a journey through London, from Chaucer in the fourteenth century to present day . . . as diverse as the city itself.&” —British Heritage Travel Many of the greatest names in literature have visited or made their home in the colorful and diverse metropolis of London. From Charles Dickens to George Orwell, Virginia Woolf to Bernadine Evaristo, London&’s writers have brought the city to life through some of the best known and loved stories and characters in fiction. This book takes you on an area-by-area journey through London to discover the stories behind the stories told in some of the most famous novels, plays, and poems written in, or about, the city. Find out which poet almost lost one of his most important manuscripts in a Soho pub. Discover how Graham Greene managed to survive the German bomb that destroyed his Clapham home. Climb down the dingy steps from London Bridge to the Thames Path below and imagine how it felt to be Nancy trying to save Oliver Twist, only to then meet her own violent death. Drink in the same pub where Bram Stoker listened to the ghost stories that inspired Dracula, the plush drinking house where Noel Coward performed, and the bars and cafes frequented by modern writers. Tour the locations where London&’s writers, and their characters lived, worked, played, loved, lost, and died. This is the first literature guide to London to be fully illustrated throughout with beautiful color photographs. It can be used as a guidebook on a physical journey through London, or as a treasury of fascinating, often obscure tales and information for book lovers to read wherever they are.
The Book Lover's Guide to Paris (City Guides)
by Emily CopeA must-have for every fan of literature and Paris. The Book Lover's Guide to Paris is an extensive and informative travel companion, shedding new light on an ever-popular subject and spanning three centuries of the city's unique literary history, from Victor Hugo's Paris to the Lost Generation literati and present-day works such as Dan Brown's The Da Vinci Code. Includes unique, full-color photographs to reveal the settings readers have imagined in their favorite books, as well as insights into to lives, literature, haunts and homes of some of the world's best writers. This guide will enable book lovers to explore the abundance of literary history Paris has to offer, as well as making the most of the city itself.