A "thorough and perceptive" portrait of the not-so-famous expatriates of the City of Light ( The Wall Street Journal).History may remember the American artists, writers, and musicians of the Left Bank best, but the reality is that there were many more American businessmen, socialites, manufacturers' representatives, and lawyers living on the other side of the River Seine. Be they newly minted American countesses married to foreigners with impressive titles...

Transnationalism means many things to many people, from crossing physical borders to crossing intellectual ones. The Limits of Transnationalism reassesses the overly optimistic narratives often associated with this malleable term, revealing both the metaphorical and very real obstacles for transnational mobility. Nancy L. Green begins her wide-ranging examination with the story of Frank Gueydan, an early twentieth-century American convicted of manufacturing fake wine in France who...

Nancy L. Green offers a critical and lively look at New York’s Seventh Avenue and the Parisian Sentier in this first comparative study of the two historical centers of the women’s garment industry. Torn between mass production and "art," this industry is one of the few manufacturing sectors left in the service-centered cities of today. Ready-to-Wear and Ready-to-Work tells the story of urban growth, the politics of labor, and the relationships among the many immigrant groups who h...

Simple swaps and innovative ideas for cleaning and maintaining your home that won't cost the Earth – from tricky stains to descaling kettles.This engaging guide with 101 hints and sustainable, natural cleaning tips and hacks will help you take small steps that have a massive positive environmental impact.In Clean & Green, Great British Bake Off winner and Sunday Times bestselling author Nancy Birtwhistle shares the simple recipes...

**The instant Sunday Times bestsellerWinner of The Great British Bake Off, Nancy Birtwhistle is loved for her no-nonsense guidance and down-to-earth approach on all things eco-friendly, encouraging us to make small, practical changes that work for us and help the planet.**Nancy’s flexible recipes enable you to use what you have to hand and make the most of seasonal ingredients while learning how to cook in a more sustainab...

With Nancy Birtwhistle, it IS easy being green. From the Great British Bake Off winner and Sunday Times bestselling author, Clean Magic is a complete guide with practical and down-to-earth advice on how to integrate Nancy’s tried and tested household tips into your daily life.From sorting stubborn stains to Basic Magic, Pure Magic Gel and big, themed clean-ups, Nancy helps you choose the right tools for the job to fix you...

‘Fills me with all the confidence I need' – Daisy Upton, The Five Minute Mum‘I’ll be a pro by the end of the year!’ – Sophie Liard, The Folding LadyGoing green in the garden has never been easier.Nancy Birtwhistle’s sustainable, eco-friendly expertise will help you make the most of your space and what it can grow. Whether you have a sprawling garden, a modest patch of grass or just a spare windowsil...

The Golden Girls meet Dirty Harry…From USA Today bestselling authorsSouthern matriarch Lillian Summer Fairview is settling right nice into prison, until Big Martha, the toughest broad on the cellblock, comes asking for a favor. Her niece has fallen for a guy she met online, and Martha’s convinced Mr. Too-Good-To-Be-True is up to no good. All Lil’s friends have to do is check out the guy and report back.Already tied up with a cant...

As an aspiring or seasoned writer, do you feel like you aren't making headway, stumbling on what to write next, or wondering if you're even on the right path? Are you unable to find the motivation to charge up your computer and put your fingers on the keyboard after that last rejection?Between the pages of What I Wish I'd Known: For Writers, 100 highly accomplished authors share their time, energy, and knowledge to pay it forward and inspire other writers, experienced or a...

Read by the author, Nancy Birtwhistle.**'The tips and tricks are just brilliant' – Jane Dunn, author of Jane's Patisserie101 eco-friendly home-hacks, tips and recipes from Sunday Times bestselling author and Great British Bake Off winner Nancy Birtwhistle.**One change, any change, will make a difference to our precious planet.We all want to do our best for our homes and the planet...

The Golden Girls meet Dirty Harry…Southern matriarch Lillian Summer Fairview is settling right nice into prison, until Big Martha, the toughest broad on the cellblock, comes asking for a favor. Her niece has fallen for a guy she met online, and Martha’s convinced Mr. Too-Good-To-Be-True is up to no good. All Lil’s friends have to do is investigate the guy and report back.Already tied up with a cantankerous septic system on Lil’s family estate, the ...

“By the pricking of my thumbs … something wicked this way comes.”Ray Bradbury has dramatized his literary classic, Something Wicked This Way Comes, into this first-class audio drama, produced by the Colonial Radio Theatre on the Air, complete with a full cast, sound effects, and original music."Cooger and Dark's Pandemonium Shadow Show" comes to Greentown, Illinois, one week before Halloween. Two boys, Jim Nightshade and Will Halloway, soon discover the evil of this carniva...