Nancy MacDonell Smith explores the origins, meaning, and remarkable staying power of the ten staples of feminine fashion:* the little black dress* the white shirt* the cashmere sweater* blue jeans* the suit* high heels* pearls* lipstick* sneakers* the trench coatTracing the evolution of each item from inception to icon status, she reveals the history and social significance of each, from the black dress's associat...

Hindsight hurts.* The British Parliament passes the Stamp Act, having the American colonies pay for their own defense—which instead starts a revolution.* In 1929, President Herbert Hoover decides to let the economy fix itself…and the Great Depression gets greater.* Nixon tapes everything he says in the Oval Office, believing it will all be of great historical value. He turns out to be right when those same tapes cost him his presidency.* Charles the First cuts ...

This book contains a vintage guide to making clothes for men, with information on tools, materials, different styles, fitting, cutting, and much more. With step-by-step instructions and helpful illustrations, this volume is ideal for the novice tailor, and would make for a worthy addition to collections of related literature. Contents include: “Trouser Cutting”, “Corpulent Draft. Diagram 2”, “Style Details and Top Finishes”, “Riding Breeches, “Cutting of Overgarments”, “Cutting for Corpule...

Fergus Millar is one of the most influential contemporary historians of the ancient world. His essays and books, including The Emperor in the Roman World and The Roman Near East, have enriched our understanding of the Greco-Roman world in fundamental ways. In his writings Millar has made the inhabitants of the Roman Empire central to our conception of how the empire functioned. He also has shown how and why Rabbinic Judaism, Christianity, and Islam evolved from within the...

For girls who care about global warming, and next season's hot looks, Green is the New Black is a must-have accessory.Does our shopping addiction contribute to climate change? What's so special about organic cotton? Who are the real fashion victims behind the £3 jeans?From the truth about fast fashion to the best biodegradable shoes, from guilt-free spending sprees to the joys of swishing parties, Tamsin Blanchard is your guide to all things fairtrade and fabulous. She expl...

In an anonymous eve, after a small accident in the home, the autor is illuminated by an almost mystic revelation afterwards he started to understand the mistery of Alchemy, its Universal Laws, and the forces that elevate man over his own destiny, and lastly the messages of Leonardo has left in his Art. And he takes as a reference point various paintings that mark the excursus of the artist, starting from the first works who still suffer from the teachings of Verrocchio (as Madonna of the c...

The Middle Ages in Texts and Texture is an introduction to medieval Europe unlike any other. These 26 essays, written by accomplished scholars all trained at the University of California, Berkeley, reflect on medieval texts and the opportunities they present for exploration of the Middle Ages. Introduced in a foreword by Thomas N. Bisson (Harvard University), these essays present a textured picture of the medieval world and offer models for how to reflect fruitfully on medieval so...

Découvrez les secrets d’un pays qui se veut si discret...• Des chefs révolutionnaires se cachant pendant que le petit peuple se battait.• Un premier roi qu’on ne choisit pas et qui regretta toujours d’avoir accepté le trône.• Un clergé à l’origine de la rupture entre Belges.• Un second souverain considéré comme un tyran sanguinaire.• À chaque conflit, des soldats belges mal préparés envoyés à la mort par bêtise.• Des décès inexpliqués alors q...

THE FIRST GUIDE SHOWING YOU HOW TO CRAFT THESE WILDLY POPULAR, WHIMSICAL AND GLAMOROUS HAIR ACCESSORIES AT HOMEWhether you're at a wedding, going out on the town or partying at a musical festival, the flower crowns in this book will make your outfit standout for any occasion. With step-by-step instructions and photos, tips for choosing flowers and hints on color combinations, this is the ultimate guide to creating gorgeous crowns, including:• ROSEBUD & DAISY• GREEK GODDESS• LEAVES & LAVEND...

Making a bow tie for yourself is much better than buying a new expensive one. Besides, your bow will be different from others and will make you look special. Scroll up... and click on "Buy Now" to deliver almost instantly to your Kobo or other reading device.