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In 1845, Sir John Franklin commanded two ships on an expedition to
find a Northwest Passage from England through the Arctic and over
to Asia. If successful, the route would be a faster way to get
goods from Asia to Europe and back. But success was not on the
cards for Franklin’s expedition. Only recently, the sunken ships
were discovered in the icy Arctic waters. What happened to Franklin
and his men, and what messages did they leave behind?
New edition of poignant selected images from famed Life
photographer W. Eugene Smith’s Pittsburgh project.  In
1955, having just resigned from his high-profile but stormy career
with Life Magazine, W. Eugene Smith was commissioned to spend three
weeks in Pittsburgh and produce one hundred photographs for noted
journalist and author Stefan Lorant’s book commemorating the
city’s bicentennial. Smith ended up staying a year,
compiling twenty thousand images for what would be the most
ambitious photographic essay of his life. But only a fragment
of this work was ever seen, despite Smith's lifelong conviction
that it was his greatest collection of photographs. Â In
2001, Sam Stephenson published for the first time an assemblage of
the core images from this project, selections that Smith asserted
were the “synthesis of the whole,†presenting not only a
portrayal of Pittsburgh but of postwar America. This new
edition, updated with a foreword by the poet Ross Gay, offers
a fresh vision of Smith's masterpiece. Â
Reissue of an acclaimed collection of images from photographer W.
Eugene Smith's time in a New York City loft among jazz musicians.
In 1957, Eugene Smith walked away from his longtime job at Life and
the home he shared with his wife and four children to move into a
dilapidated, five-story loft building at 821 Sixth Avenue in New
York City's wholesale flower district. The loft was the late-night
haunt of musicians, including some of the biggest names in
jazz-Charles Mingus, Zoot Sims, Bill Evans, and Thelonious Monk
among them. Here, from 1957 to 1965, he made nearly 40,000
photographs and approximately 4,000 hours of recordings of
musicians. Smith found solace in the chaotic, somnambulistic world
of the loft and its artists, and he turned his documentary impulses
away from work on his major Pittsburg photo essay and toward his
new surroundings. Smith's Jazz Loft Project has been legendary in
the worlds of art, photography, and music for more than forty
years, but until the publication of this book, no one had seen his
extraordinary photographs or read any of the firsthand accounts of
those who were there and lived to tell the tales.
In 1845, Sir John Franklin commanded two ships on an expedition to
find a Northwest Passage from England through the Arctic and over
to Asia. If successful, the route would be a faster way to get
goods from Asia to Europe and back. But success was not on the
cards for Franklin's expedition. Only recently, the sunken ships
were discovered in the icy Arctic waters. What happened to Franklin
and his men, and what messages did they leave behind?
Collins Big Cat Phonics for Letters and Sounds features exciting
fiction and non-fiction decodable readers to enthuse and inspire
children. The 7+ books are designed for children aged 7+ who need
more practice to acquire phonics skills. They have age-appropriate
content, more mature images, and are fully aligned to Letters and
Sounds Phases 3–5. In 1912, the supposed remains of the earliest
human ever discovered were unearthed at Piltdown. The remains were
subsequently found to be fake, although no-one knows for sure who
devised the hoax. This fascinating non-fiction book is structured
like a mystery, taking the reader through how the evidence
gradually didn’t seem to add up … Green/Band 5 books offer
early readers patterned language and varied characters. The focus
sounds in this book are: /ai/ ay, a-e, ey, ei. Pages 30 and 31
allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting
comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall. Reading
notes within the book provide practical support for reading Big Cat
Phonics for Letters and Sounds with children, including a list of
all the sounds and words that the book will cover.
Blending the divinatory power of the Rider-Waite-Smith tarot with
the visionary writings of Edgar Allan Poe, this deck provides deep
spiritual insights into who you are and what you might become.
Stunning illustrations based on Poe s tales of the mysterious and
the macabre illuminate the imagination and open the soul to
fantastical realms of spirit.
Collins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading
journey from phonics to fluency. Top authors and illustrators have
created fiction and non-fiction books that children love to read.
Levelled for guided and independent reading, each book includes
ideas to support reading. Teaching and assessment support and
eBooks are also available. Mairi Chisholm was a Scottish motorbike
rider who volunteered for the Women’s Emergency Corps during the
First World War. Discover how she became one of the famous
“Angels of Pervyseâ€. Sapphire/Band 16 books offer longer reads
to develop children's sustained engagement with texts and are more
complex syntactically. Text type: A biography Ideas for reading in
the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating
activities. Lynne Rickards was fascinated by the story of Mairi
Chisholm, a teenage motorcycle enthusiast who was only 18 when war
was declared in 1914. Instead of retreating to the safety of her
privileged life as a wealthy debutante, Mairi and her best friend
Elsie Knocker rode their motorbikes to London and volunteered as
Women’s Auxiliary dispatch drivers. Soon spotted as a fearless
and skilful driver, Mairi was recruited to join Dr Hector Munro’s
Flying Ambulance Corps, and she and Elsie spent most of the war on
the Western Front retrieving wounded soldiers from the battlefields
and patching them up, saving over 1,000 lives. Lynne couldn’t
help but be inspired by this amazing young woman, and was thrilled
to have a chance to share her story in Mairi’s Motorbike.
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Llewellyn's Classic Tarot
Barbara Moore, Eugene Smith
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R851
R680
Discovery Miles 6 800
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Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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Drawing classic symbolism and meaning from the world's most popular
tarot deck, Llewellyn's Classic Tarot is firmly rooted in the
foundation of modern reading. Whether you are new to tarot or a
seasoned reader, this easy-to-use deck is your perfect guide to the
wonderful world of tarot. Discover evocative artwork based on the
colors and symbols of the traditional Rider-Waite-Smith system, but
with a fresh and relatable perspective. With Llewellyn's Classic
Companion focusing on both the classic and 21st century
interpretations of tarot, you have all the tools you need for
better reading and understanding.
Welcome to Wonderland, where the air sparkles with revelation and
wisdom is carried on the breeze. Tarot in Wonderland is a deck
where tarot and the characters from Alice s adventures meet. True
to the traditional Rider-Waite-Smith cards and based on Lewis
Carroll s imaginative creations, this deck is a beautiful mirror
world that awakens intuition and creates a reading experience of
curious delights.
A fantastic new tarot kit for absolute beginners. With a beautiful
deck created by artist Eugene Smith and a warm, conversational
guide written by Barbara Moore, this kit is the perfect
introduction to the profound practice of reading the tarot.
Divination and spiritual insight are available to anyone with the
right coaching. This kit provides everything the beginner needs to
know to get started without having to memorize countless card
meanings or worry about perfecting dozens of spreads.
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Animal Totem Tarot
Leeza Robertson, Eugene Smith
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R726
R681
Discovery Miles 6 810
Save R45 (6%)
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Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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Designed for those who love working with power animals or animal
totems, the Animal Totem Tarot keeps the integrity of the tarot
intact while honouring the wild beauty of our animal companions.
Cleverly invoking Rider-Waite symbolism, the artistry present in
the cards resonates with shamanic, Pagan, and archetypal approaches
to spiritual insight. The guidebook includes how-to instructions,
card interpretations, and spread ideas.
These fun mini-editions of some of Llewellyn s best-selling tarot
decks are perfect for on-the-go readings. Small enough to fit in a
pocket or a purse, you can carry your deck everywhere. They also
make great gifts and stocking stuffers for tarot fans. Whether you
are an expert reader or just starting your tarot journey, a tarot
mini deck will be an exciting and practical addition to your
collection.
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Android Karenina (Paperback)
Leo Tolstoy, Ben H. Winters; Illustrated by Eugene Smith; Translated by Constance Garnett
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R99
Discovery Miles 990
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Ships in 3 - 5 working days
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It's been called the greatest novel ever written. Now, Tolstoy's
timeless saga of love and betrayal is transported to an awesomer
version of 19th-century Russia. It is a world humming with
high-powered groznium engines: where debutantes dance the 3D waltz
in midair, mechanical wolves charge into battle alongside brave
young soldiers, and robots-miraculous, beloved robots!-are the
faithful companions of everyone who's anyone. Restless to forge her
own destiny in this fantastic modern life, the bold noblewoman Anna
and her enigmatic Android Karenina abandon a loveless marriage to
seize passion with the daring, handsome Count Vronsky. But when
their scandalous affair gets mixed up with dangerous futuristic
villainy, the ensuing chaos threatens to rip apart their lives,
their families, and-just maybe-all of planet Earth.
From the publisher of "Pride and Prejudice and Zombies "comes a new
tale of romance, heartbreak, and tentacled mayhem.
"Sense and Sensibility and Sea Monsters "expands the original text
of the beloved Jane Austen novel with all-new scenes of giant
lobsters, rampaging octopi, two-headed sea serpents, and other
biological monstrosities. As our story opens, the Dashwood sisters
are evicted from their childhood home and sent to live on a
mysterious island full of savage creatures and dark secrets. While
sensible Elinor falls in love with Edward Ferrars, her romantic
sister Marianne is courted by both the handsome Willoughby and the
hideous man-monster Colonel Brandon. Can the Dashwood sisters
triumph over meddlesome matriarchs and unscrupulous rogues to find
true love? Or will they fall prey to the tentacles that are forever
snapping at their heels? This masterful portrait of Regency England
blends Jane Austen's biting social commentary with ultraviolent
depictions of sea monsters biting. It's survival of the
fittest--and only the swiftest swimmers will find true love
The interaction of Buddhism and politics in the Theravada Buddhist
countries since their independence is considered. Burmese attempts
to relate Buddhism to the ideologies of nationalism, democracy, and
socialism are analyzed. Originally published in 1965. The Princeton
Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again
make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished
backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the
original texts of these important books while presenting them in
durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton
Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly
heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton
University Press since its founding in 1905.
Throughout India's history, religion has been the most powerful
single factor in the development of her civilization. Today,
despite her religious tradition, India is emerging as a secular
state. In this book, Donald E. Smith explores the origin of the
concept of secularization as it is found both in Indian culture and
in the example of the western nations. He emphasizes the important
role of secularization in India's total democratic experiment and
points out that the degree of its realization will undoubtedly
affect the eventual character of democracy in India. In addition,
the success or failure of the secular state in India cannot fail to
influence the attitudes of her neighbors. Professor Smith considers
the many aspects and implications of India's attempt to secularize
her government. Originally published in 1963. The Princeton Legacy
Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make
available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished
backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the
original texts of these important books while presenting them in
durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton
Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly
heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton
University Press since its founding in 1905.
The work of twenty-two scholars is brought together in this
comparative study of the emerging relationships between religion
and politics in India, Pakistan, and Ceylon. Part I, "South Asia:
Unity and Diversity," presents a comparative analysis of
religio-political patterns in the three countries. Part II, "India:
The Politics of Religious Pluralism," emphasizes the rich diversity
of Indian religious life and its political consequences. Part III,
"Pakistan: The Politics of Islamic Identity," is chiefly concerned
with the political, ideological, and legal problems which Pakistan
has faced. Part IV, "Ceylon: The Politics of Buddhist Resurgence,"
emphasizes the dramatic developments by which Buddhists have become
deeply involved in politics. Originally published in 1966. The
Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology
to again make available previously out-of-print books from the
distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These
editions preserve the original texts of these important books while
presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The
goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access
to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books
published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.
The work of twenty-two scholars is brought together in this
comparative study of the emerging relationships between religion
and politics in India, Pakistan, and Ceylon. Part I, "South Asia:
Unity and Diversity," presents a comparative analysis of
religio-political patterns in the three countries. Part II, "India:
The Politics of Religious Pluralism," emphasizes the rich diversity
of Indian religious life and its political consequences. Part III,
"Pakistan: The Politics of Islamic Identity," is chiefly concerned
with the political, ideological, and legal problems which Pakistan
has faced. Part IV, "Ceylon: The Politics of Buddhist Resurgence,"
emphasizes the dramatic developments by which Buddhists have become
deeply involved in politics. Originally published in 1966. The
Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology
to again make available previously out-of-print books from the
distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These
editions preserve the original texts of these important books while
presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The
goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access
to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books
published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.
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