The Golden Thread: How Fabric Changed History, St Clair Kassia
Автор: Marks Diana Название: Molas: Dress, Identity, Culture ISBN: 0826357067 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780826357069 Издательство: Mare Nostrum (Eurospan) Рейтинг: Цена: 8360.00 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Molas, the distinctive blouses made and worn by Kuna women in Panama, are collected by thousands of enthusiasts as well as by anthropological museums all over the world. This book, based on original research, explores the origin of the mola in the early twentieth century, how it became part of the everyday dress of Kuna women, and its role in creating Kuna identity.
Описание: " A] well-judged and hugely readable book . . . few are as entertaining."--Dominic Sandbrook, Sunday Times
"A. J. Baime is a master. His reporting and storytelling are woven to hypnotic effect. This is history and humanity in lush, vivid color."--Doug Stanton, author of The Odyssey of Echo Company
Heroes are often defined as ordinary characters who get pushed into extraordinary circumstances, and through courage and a dash of luck, cement their place in history. Chosen as FDR's fourth-term vice president for his well-praised work ethic, good judgment, and lack of enemies, Harry S. Truman was the prototypical ordinary man. That is, until he was shockingly thrust in over his head after FDR's sudden death. The first four months of Truman's administration saw the founding of the United Nations, the fall of Berlin, victory at Okinawa, firebombings in Tokyo, the first atomic explosion, the Nazi surrender, the liberation of concentration camps, the mass starvation in Europe, the Potsdam Conference, the controversial decision to bomb Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the surrender of imperial Japan, and finally, the end of World War II and the rise of the Cold War. No other president had ever faced so much in such a short period of time. The Accidental President escorts readers into the situation room with Truman during a tumultuous, history-making 120 days, when the stakes were high and the challenges even higher.
Автор: Bardill Название: Constantine, Divine Emperor of the Christian Golden Age ISBN: 0521764238 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780521764230 Издательство: Cambridge Academ Рейтинг: Цена: 19800.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Constantine, Divine Emperor of the Christian Golden Age offers a radical reassessment of Constantine as an emperor, a pagan and a Christian.
Автор: Bardill Название: Constantine, Divine Emperor of the Christian Golden Age ISBN: 110753898X ISBN-13(EAN): 9781107538986 Издательство: Cambridge Academ Рейтинг: Цена: 6970.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Constantine, Divine Emperor of the Christian Golden Age offers a radical reassessment of Constantine as an emperor, a pagan and a Christian.
Автор: Rips Michael Название: The Golden Flea: A Story of Obsession and Collecting ISBN: 132400407X ISBN-13(EAN): 9781324004073 Издательство: Wiley Рейтинг: Цена: 2751.00 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Описание:
Across America and around the world, people wander through flea markets to search for lost treasures. For decades, no such market was more renowned than the legendary Chelsea flea market, which sprawled over several blocks and within an old garage on the west side of Manhattan. Visitors would trawl through booths crammed with vintage dresses, rare books, ancient swords, glass eyeballs, Afghan rugs, West African fetish dolls, Old Master paintings, and much more.
In The Golden Flea, the acclaimed writer Michael Rips takes readers on a trip through this charmed world. With a beguiling style that has won praise from Joan Didion and Susan Orlean, Rips recounts his obsession with the flea and its treasures and provides a fascinating account of the business of buying and selling antiques. Along the way, he introduces us to the flea's lovable oddball cast of vendors, pickers, and collectors, including a haberdasher who only sells to those he deems worthy; an art dealer whose obscure paintings often go for enormous sums; a troubadour who sings to attract customers; and the Prophet, who finds wisdom among all the treasures and trash.
As Rips's passion for collecting grows and the flea's last days loom, he undertakes a quest to prove the provenance of a mysterious painting that just might be the one.
Автор: Henry, Mike Название: That tuesday in november how ISBN: 1475858248 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781475858242 Издательство: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers Рейтинг: Цена: 7601.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This book is a non-partisan history of America`s elections.
Автор: Patel Shirish V. Название: Raindrops: How Meditation Changed the Course of My Life ISBN: 0578817969 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780578817965 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 2068.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание:
"I am an ordinary person who used ordinary methods that led to extraordinary life-changing experiences."
Amongst the varied settings of what most would say has been anything but an ordinary life, Shirish Patel reflects on his lifetime quest for spiritual stability. With seeds of religion and ritual first planted by his mother, Patel finds his life path watered by raindrops of wisdom gathered from everyday experience, gurus, scriptures, and meditation.
From the beauty of the Ugandan landscapes of his childhood, to studying medicine in India, to his professional development in Zambia, the UK, and the US, Patel speaks to readers across cultures and traditions as he shares anecdotes about his experiences of fears, failure, and loss, and how he overcame them.
Raindrops encourage us: if we let the rains fall on fertile ground, we can find our path to change, fulfillment, enlightenment, and service to others. In doing so, we find our true selves.
Born in Uganda (East Africa), Shirish Patel is a retired psychiatrist. Shirish believes that each one of us has endless potential for spiritual growth. All we need is an open mind. When he is not occupied giving back to the lands and peoples of his past, he chases waterfalls and wildlife with his camera. He currently lives in Rochester, NY with his wife, Shashi, and their daughter.
Описание: This superb, illustrated history reveals Rome`s conquest and rule over Israel and Judea, and how the Roman occupation deeply influenced the culture, law and religious establishment of the Jews.
The world is full of many great black men and women who changed the course of history. Because of their contributions, they are rightfully considered heroes by not just black people around the world, but people of all backgrounds.
In The Great Book of Black Heroes: 30 Fearless and Inspirational Black Men and Women that Changed History, you'll learn about thirty of the greatest black heroes and heroines from three different continents over a span of more than 2,500 years of history.
This book is unique because it focuses on the personal struggles and triumphs that made each individual a hero to countless people across the globe. The definition of hero in this book is any person who influenced a great number of people and often continues to long after his or her death. Heroes can be politicians, activists, philosophers, warriors, artists, or musicians, but most of all they are inspiring
In The Great Book of Black Heroes, you'll learn the answers to the following questions:
- How did Nelson Mandela transform from a bitter fighter to a leader?
- How did B.B. King get his start and become the King of the Blues?
- Why was Redd Foxx the original "King of Comedy"?
- How did Josephine Baker go from entertainer to resistance fighter?
- How Jackie Robinson break baseball's color barrier?
- Who was the last emperor of Ethiopia and who was one of the first?
- Why did so many of these heroes and heroines have to rise above challenges?
And so much more
This book is filled with a plethora of facts about some of the most fascinating and impactful black men and women in world history. But keep in mind that this is so much more than a boring history book-it's meant to keep you engaged and entertained as much as it will educate you. With that said, this book is guaranteed to edify and entertain you
Whether you have a passing interest in history, are distantly related to one of the heroes or heroines, or just want something fascinating to read, you can't go wrong with The Great Book of Black Heroes.
Автор: Glendinning Victoria Название: Raffles ISBN: 1788160908 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781788160902 Издательство: Profile Рейтинг: Цена: 1972.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: The authoritative biography of the `Father of Singapore`.
Автор: Rips Michael Название: The Golden Flea: A Story of Obsession and Collecting ISBN: 0393867579 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780393867572 Издательство: Wiley Рейтинг: Цена: 2058.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This book revolves around COVID-19 and its influence on biotic/abiotic components on earth, with focus on the regulatory role of air quality during this pandemic, municipal solid waste management and COVID-19, how herd immunity influences COVID-19 and so on. It also explains control and mitigation of COVID-19 and related cutting-edge researches.
Автор: Hurter, Tobias Название: Age of uncertainty ISBN: 1914484428 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781914484421 Издательство: TBS/GBS Рейтинг: Цена: 4950.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Comfort food is mouth-watering dishes that warm you up and feed your soul. It`s meltingly tender casseroles, flavourful take-aways, fish and chips, moreish cakes, sticky puddings and more. Healthy eating doesn`t have to mean uninspiring meals and going hungry. Good nutritious food can be (and is in this book!) comforting, filling and delicious too.
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