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    This author delves deeply into the early modern playhouse, examining its dramatic, musical, and sensory dimensions. His work focuses on the connection between performance and its audience, exploring how these experiences were perceived and judged. Through his research, he uncovers the rich cultural and sensory landscape of the period's theatre, offering readers a nuanced understanding of this fascinating era. His insight into the theatrical experience and its impact on playgoers is crucial for appreciating early modern England.

    The Cycle of Cosmic Astrophes
    More Flowers Than You Could Possibly Carry
    Inner Leadership
    Cara Delevingne
    Perfect Potatoes
    The Passenger: Berlin
    • The Passenger: Berlin

      • 192 pages
      • 7 hours of reading
      4.4(18)Add rating

      IN THIS VOLUME, Peter Schneider, Cees Nooteboom, Vincenzo Latronico among other German writers tell of a youthful city that doesn't cling to its "poor but sexy" past.

      The Passenger: Berlin
    • Perfect Potatoes

      • 128 pages
      • 5 hours of reading

      More than Mashed provides you with over 100 potato recipes for every occasion, from a simple snack to a celebration meal. You will find it as indispensable in your kitchen as the wonderful potato itself.

      Perfect Potatoes
    • Cara Delevingne

      • 274 pages
      • 10 hours of reading
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      Cara Delevingne has fast become one of the most influential supermodels on the planet. She is the girl who landed on her feet in the fickle fashion industry, and she's here to stay. But she's not just a pretty face; Cara's quirky charm - and controversial antics - are pure box-office. Abi Smith's biography traces Cara's life on and off the catwalk.

      Cara Delevingne
    • Inner Leadership

      • 256 pages
      • 9 hours of reading

      Regardless of position, stature, or pay, leadership in today's horizontal and open organization is everyone's business.

      Inner Leadership
    • More Flowers Than You Could Possibly Carry

      Selected Poems 1989-2012

      • 176 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      Featuring selections from Smith's notable collections, this anthology includes works from "Fifteen Exits," "Reverdy Road," "Mercury," and "London Bridge," as well as previously unpublished poems from "More Ammo" and "Content." Editor Barry Schwabsky describes "Reverdy Road" as a groundbreaking revelation in American poetry, highlighting its unique musicality and its connections to the New York School's energetic style, while also enriching the understanding of Smith's British contemporaries.

      More Flowers Than You Could Possibly Carry
    • "Newly discovered scientific proof validating the legends and myths of ancient floods, fires, and weather extremes"--Provided by publisher.

      The Cycle of Cosmic Astrophes
    • Pour yourself a cup of Rosie Lee, take the weight off your plates and prepare for a right giraffe as you read this engaging tale of, Micky Flanagan, 'an East Boy done good'.

      Micky Flanagan
    • Last Morning

      • 160 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      The poetry in this collection reflects the contemporary experience of attention and distraction, employing a unique pacing that meanders through three-line clusters. Simon Smith's work balances transcendence with a strong sense of place, capturing the essence of modern Britain. Engaging in a dialogue with American poets like O'Hara and Spicer, Smith offers a fresh perspective that resonates with North American readers. His poems invite readers on a journey, blending internal and external landscapes in a captivating exploration of today's world.

      Last Morning
    • Corpus Linguistics in Chinese Contexts

      • 203 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      Focusing on the integration of corpora in language education, this book addresses the slow adoption of corpus methods in China despite significant advancements in computing. It seeks to enhance the application of corpus linguistics within the Chinese context, aiming to elevate the expertise and effectiveness of corpus use in applied linguistics. Through its exploration, it provides valuable insights into improving language teaching and learning practices in China.

      Corpus Linguistics in Chinese Contexts