In Soviet times, anthropologists in the Soviet Union were closely involved in the state's work of nation building. They helped define official nationalities, and gathered material about traditional customs and suitably heroic folklore, whilst at the same time refraining from work on the reality of c[...]
The volume explores contemporary and historical films about "marked women" in various national cinema traditions. The essays focus on the depictions of prostitution and promiscuity in visual media from Silent Film in America to Weimar Cinema in Germany, the Golden Years in Hollywood, to the present.[...]
Before she was a detective, before she was a reluctant wife and distracted mother, before she was even a debutante, Dandy Gilver spent one perfect summer with the Lipscotts of Pereford. The golden memories of it have sustained her through many a cold snap in Perthshire. So when two of the Lipscott s[...]
On the rain-drenched, wave-lashed, wind-battered Banffshire coast, tiny fishing villages perch on ledges which would make a seagull think twice and crumbly mansions cling to crumblier cliff tops while, out in the bay, the herring drifters brave the storms to catch their silver darlings. It's nowhere[...]
Glasgow,1932, is a city in the grip of dance-fever. Public ballrooms and backstreet dancehalls are thronged every night and competition for professional titles is fierce. Even after the sudden death of one of last year's hopefuls there are plenty willing to take his place, and few who stop to wonder[...]
An introductory text for early years and early childhood students, helping them enhance their professional practice through an understanding of how children develop and learn.[...]
'The book gives excellent insight of current Early Years topics by covering international educational approaches and discussing the need to professionalise the sector. It is suitable for students on Early Childhood Studies programme, EYPS, and Early Years Foundation Degrees.' - Eva Mikuska, Senior L[...]
Bare, stark swimming pools - those rectangular concrete holes in the ground surrounded by a chain link fence - are going the way of the dinosaurs. Pool owners have begun to see the pool and the area around it as an outdoor living space, a place for entertaining a crowd or relaxing alone. In response[...]
The post-war consumer boom of the 1950s, coupled with a desire for new, innovative design resulted in one of the most exciting decades in the history of interiors - a visual revolution that was captured on the pages of British House & Garden. In Fifties House, mid-century modern enthusiast Catriona [...]
A vivid personal account of Mexico's itinerant street performers.
A classic murder-mystery set among the struggling upper classes of 1920s Perthshire as, in the aftermath of the First World War, their comfortable world begins to crumble.[...]
People assume it can't be done but it can, quite easily. The how, what and why are explained in this wonderful new title. Simple solutions to challenging problems make this an adventure guide into unknown territory. Technique's explained and illustrated, from basic running to simple smocking and nee[...]
What was it like to live in Dublin in 1911? Who lived there? What work did they do? What big events happened that had everyone talking? How did the people get around? What did everyone read? Did religion play a big part of life? What did people do for fun? *** 100 years ago, Dublin, Ireland was on t[...]
Catriona är en spännande och romantisk äventyrsroman av klassiskt snitt som utspelar sig under 1700-talet. David Balfours mål är att skipa rättvisa i det berömda Appinmordet, där en oskyldig man riskerar att dömas till döden. Men han har mäktiga män emot sig, och innan rättegången blir[...]
Catriona är en spännande och romantisk äventyrsroman av klassiskt snitt som utspelar sig under 1700-talet. David Balfours mål är att skipa rättvisa i det berömda Appinmordet, där en oskyldig man riskerar att dömas till döden. Men han har mäktiga män emot sig, och innan rättegången blir[...]
Indholdsfortegnelse gengivet af Dansk Bibliotekscenter: Sol og vind ; Hvad er vejr? ; Vand ; Skyer ; Is-krystaller ; Elektriske skyer ; Store is-klumper ; Vilde vinde ; Tornadoer ; Meteorologer ; Dyr og vejr ; Varmt og koldt ; Mærkeligt vejr ; Bliver Jorden varmere? ; Kort fortalt. Fra 9 år
Indholdsfortegnelse gengivet af Dansk Bibliotekscenter: Hvem var sørøverne ; Gode tider ; Ordensregler ; Et sørøverskib ; Mød folk om bord ; Livet til søs ; Tøj ; Angreb! ; Bytte ; Land i sigte! ; Berømte sørøvere ; Forklædte kvinder ; Fanget og hængt ; Under havets bølger. Fra 9 år
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