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Michelle Smith

    Joliet's Gerlach Barklow Calendar Company
    & I Thought It Was Beneath Me
    Consuming Female Beauty
    Legends, Lore & True Tales of the Chattahoochee
    Whole Smiths Real Food Every Day: Healthy Recipes to Keep Your Family Happy Throughout the Week
    Plainfield
    • Plainfield

      • 130 pages
      • 5 hours of reading

      Exploring the rich history of Will County's oldest community, this book delves into the early settlement along the DuPage River, the impact of the Black Hawk War, and the establishment of Fort Beggs. It chronicles significant events from the Civil War era through the commercial growth of the 19th century and beyond, including a chapter dedicated to the 1990 tornado. Tim and Michelle present a unique collection of images from early glass negatives and rare documents, offering a vivid glimpse into Plainfield's past.

      Plainfield
    • Exploring the rich folklore of southeast Alabama and west Georgia, this book delves into the legends surrounding the Chattahoochee Trace. It features mythical creatures like the Kolowa and Bigfoot, alongside elements of crossroad magic and hoodoo. The narrative intertwines Native American stories, historical events such as the Creek wars, and the cultural impact of local legends. Author Michelle Smith invites readers to discover the enchanting tales that embody the spirit and history of the region, highlighting its unique heritage.

      Legends, Lore & True Tales of the Chattahoochee
    • Consuming Female Beauty

      British Literature and Periodicals, 1840-1914

      • 224 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      Exploring the evolution of female beauty ideals in nineteenth-century British print culture, this study highlights the shift from traditional views tied to nature and morality to those influenced by consumer culture. It emphasizes the role of girls' and women's magazines, beauty manuals, and fiction in reshaping perceptions of femininity. By examining archival sources, the author uncovers significant historical changes that laid the groundwork for contemporary beauty standards and their dissemination. Michelle J. Smith, a Senior Lecturer at Monash University, presents this comprehensive analysis.

      Consuming Female Beauty
    • & I Thought It Was Beneath Me

      • 56 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      The journey from woman to lady unfolds through Michelle Smith's personal experiences, highlighting the transformative power of mindset. This book serves as an inspiration for women from all backgrounds, showcasing the challenges that sparked the Skirts & Pumps movement. More than just a brand, it represents a lifestyle that encourages empowerment and growth. Readers will find motivation in Smith's trials and triumphs, urging them to embrace change and elevate their lives.

      & I Thought It Was Beneath Me
    • Chronicling the rich history of a significant American calendar and advertising company, this book features vintage photographs and calendar prints that showcase the Gerlach Barklow Company's evolution since its founding in 1907. It highlights the contributions of key figures and the company’s role as a major employer in Joliet, including its sponsorship of sports teams and employee events. The collection also includes works from various artists, factory department photos, and examples of greeting cards, offering a comprehensive look at the company's legacy.

      Joliet's Gerlach Barklow Calendar Company
    • The Magical Box

      A Country Fresh Farms Tale

      In a fierce storm, Ms. Kate, a Nubian goat, faces the challenges of nature alongside her kids. The story unfolds their adventure as they navigate the harsh weather, showcasing themes of resilience and the bond between mother and children. As they seek shelter and safety, the narrative emphasizes the importance of family and courage in the face of adversity.

      The Magical Box
    • The first comprehensive account of female beauty in nineteenth-century British print culture Pinpointing how consumer culture transformed female beauty ideals during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, this study documents the movement from traditional views about beauty in relation to nature, God, morality and character to a modern conception of beauty as produced in and through consumer culture. While beauty has often been approached in relation to aestheticism and the visual arts in this period, this monograph offers a new and significant focus on how beauty was reshaped in girls' and women's magazines, beauty manuals and fiction during the rise of consumer culture. These archival sources reveal important historical changes in how femininity was shaped and illuminate how contemporary ideas of female beauty, and the methods by which they are disseminated, originated in seismic shifts in nineteenth-century print culture. Michelle J. Smith is a Senior Lecturer in Literary Studies at Monash University, Australia.

      Consuming Female Beauty
    • Living Sober, Living Free is a sobriety journal from the founder of Recovery is the New Black, Michelle Smith. Stop drinking and start living You could be one decision away from more clarity, less anxiety, better health, and stronger relationships! If alcohol isn’t adding value to your life, here’s your opportunity to try on sobriety and see if it’s for you. Living Sober, Living Free makes it simple to stick with your intention and see all the benefits adding up in just a few minutes each day. - More than 150 daily journaling pages help you focus on positive living without drinking - Weekly reflections give you space to examine your relationship with alcohol - Tons of real-life inspiration will help get you through challenges and move you toward the rewards of alcohol-free living Fill yourself with lasting confidence, resolve, self-love, and strength—not a temporary boost (and often, crash) from alcohol. Living Sober, Living Free will help you make it happen and create a happier, healthier life!

      Living Sober, Living Free
    • Pro pokročilé. Draculu od irského spisovatele Sama Stokera zná snad každý. Ve zjednodušené verzi je navíc doplněna českým překladem (po levé straně), slovníčkem, překladem frází a okomentováním gramatických jevů. Čtenář tak může číst originální příběh, pokud by něčemu nerozuměl ihned najde překlad či komentář. K publikaci patří CD s namluveným textem. Uživatel tak může cvičit své porozumění mluvené angličtině.

      The Dracula / Dracula (převyprávění)