This Australian author, who has spent most of her life in Melbourne, gained recognition for her extensive work with younger readers before transitioning to adult fiction. Her novels for adults, often set in historical contexts such as 1930s Malaya or China and Australia, demonstrate a deep engagement with cultural and historical settings. Drawing inspiration from personal experiences and extended visits to Malaysia, she crafts compelling narratives. Prior to becoming a full-time writer in 1999, she honed her skills as an English and drama teacher and an editor of children's magazines, experiences that inform her rich storytelling.
Exploring the evolution of humanity's quest for understanding, this book delves into the intricacies of Reiki and energy healing sessions. It aims to provide clarity on the processes involved and the experiences of individuals during these transformative practices. By shedding light on the significance and impact of Reiki, the text seeks to demystify the healing journey and enhance awareness of its benefits.
"Essays, conversations, selected texts, and a rich collection of thought-provoking artworks celebrate a revolution in bio art. Expertly designed by Omnivore and printed on special papers, including chlorophyll cover and crush citrus and crush cocoa pages...The texts and artworks in Symbionts provoke a necessary conversation about our species and its relation to the planet. Are we merely "mammalian weeds," as evolutionary biologist Lynn Margulis put it? Or are we partners in producing and maintaining the biosphere, as she also suggested? Symbionts reflects on a recent revolution in bio art that departs from the late-1990s code-oriented experiments to embrace entanglement and symbiosis ("with-living"). Combining documentation of contemporary artworks with texts by leading thinkers, Symbionts, which accompanies an exhibition at MIT List Visual Arts Center, offers an expansive view of humanity's place on the planet. Color reproductions document works by international artists that respond to the revelation that planetary microbes construct and maintain our biosphere. A central essay by coeditor Caroline Jones sets their work in the context of larger discussions around symbiosis; additional essays, an edited roundtable discussion, and selected excerpts follow. Contributors explore, among other things, the resilient ecological knowledge of indigenous scholars and artists, and "biofiction," a term coined by Jones to describe the work of such theoretical biologists as Jacob von Uexküll as well as the witty parafictions of artist Anicka Yi. A playful glossary puts scientific terms in conversation with cultural ones." -- Provided by publisher
Over 100 Fashion, Decorating and Entertaining Tips to Bring Out Your Inner Holly Golightly
Inspired by the classic 1960s film, this illustrated guide offers a fresh take on the iconic style of Holly Golightly, blending fashion, décor, and entertaining tips. Readers will discover how to infuse their everyday lives with the effortless elegance and charm that define Holly's character. From chic outfits to stylish home décor ideas, the book serves as a source of inspiration for those looking to embrace a glamorous lifestyle reminiscent of the film's timeless appeal.
With 100 clear and simple decluttering tips, this easy guide will help you to tidy your home, mind and life and replace mess and confusion with calm and clarity.
A step-by-step guide to eradicating both physical and psychological clutter from your life.
Featuring her collaborations with Givenchy, and stills from the sets of her most famous Hollywood films, The Little Book of Audrey Hepburn takes the reader on a journey through the actress's career and reveals just how powerfully her image resonates across the globe - even so long after her death.
This essential guide to the Duchess of Cambridge's style celebrates her ladylike, yet youthful fashion flair and gives Kate fans an insider's look at her favorite designers and stores, plus her beauty and grooming tricks--all in one gorgeously illustrated book. More than forty of the Duchess's most iconic outfits--including jewelry, hats, shoes, and bags--are analyzed. From effortless casual clothes to red-carpet eveningwear, this book shows you how Kate's chic, polished, and quintessentially elegant style can work for you. Tip boxes give advice on hair, makeup, accessories, and how to put an outfit together like Kate. A style calendar charts her look from her single days at the University of St. Andrews to her life as a duchess. Includes a shopping directory of Kate's favorite brands and designers!
Vévodkyně Kate se stala jednou z největších ikon módy. Průvodce jejím šatníkem, doplňky, účesy a make-upem ukazuje přirozený půvab a eleganci mladé ženy. Seznámíte se detailně se 40 outfity od sportovních oděvů po velké večerní, jak šel čas od studentských dob přes svatbu až po roli královské manželky. Kniha obsahuje praktické tipy pro každý rozpočet. Poradí, jak vybrat sako stejně dokonalé jako Kateino, nebo jak správně nosit tělové lodičky na podpatku. V knize najdete vše, co potřebujete, abyste držely krok s nejstylovější Britkou současnosti.
‘It’s dog eat dog in this rat race.’ ‘We’ll burn that bridge when we come to it.’ ‘I hope to come first or second, or at least to win it.’ The information superhighway brings more text to our door than ever before. It’s just that most of it gets mangled along the way.Twenty years ago, Harold Scruby’s Manglish became an instant bestseller. This version expands on the consummate mangles of the original, with all-new Scrubyisms and recent classics from the shame files of the Plain English Foundation.Modern Manglish explores the traditional linguistic traps of mixed metaphors and mispronunciation, new words and old clichés, and euphemisms, tautologies, and jargon. It also exposes the latest Manglish in serially offending professions such as politics, business, and the law. When exactly did we all become ‘stakeholders seeking to leverage our paradigmsto achieve best-practice scenarios moving forward’? Alongside these are the newest contenders for the Manglish crown, ranging from sports talk to silly signs, and from food speak to fancy-pants job titles.For your delectation — and perhaps chagrin — here are the worst excesses of Manglish, illustrated by Australia’s premier editorial cartoonist, Alan Moir.
