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Louise Young

    Louise Young's writing delves into the complexities of the human psyche and the intricacies of relationships. Her style is marked by lyrical prose and a keen insight into the motivations of her characters. Young's works explore themes of solitude, the search for identity, and the fragility of human existence, all rendered with a delicate touch and emotional depth. She offers readers an introspective look at life, resonating with authenticity and artistic grace.

    Icarus
    Japan's Total Empire
    Timeless. A Century of Iconic Looks.
    • 2017

      Timeless. A Century of Iconic Looks.

      • 256 pages
      • 9 hours of reading
      4.2(61)Add rating

      This is the definitive step-by-step guide to recreating the most striking looks of the 20th century -- a beauty bible for the golden ages of style. From the jazz-age bob and the victory rolls of the 1940s, right up to the electric colours of the 1980s, recreate the most memorable make-up and hair looks of the past 100 years with step-by-step photography and clear, concise instructions

      Timeless. A Century of Iconic Looks.
    • 2002

      Icarus

      • 232 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      The adventure follows Icarus, a young urban misfit, who uncovers a treasure map in a second-hand bookstore. Alongside his two brothers and five friends, he embarks on a quest into the Rocky Mountains to find the legendary Lost Lemon Mine, rumored to hold a hidden fortune in gold. Their journey promises excitement, challenges, and the thrill of discovery as they navigate both the wilderness and their own relationships.

      Icarus
    • 1999

      Japan's Total Empire

      • 500 pages
      • 18 hours of reading
      4.0(126)Add rating

      This examination of Japanese imperialism focuses on the domestic impact of Japan's activities in Northeast China between 1931 and 1945, to consider the metropolitan effects of empire building - how the Japanese people imagined and experienced the empire they called Manchukuo.

      Japan's Total Empire