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Frida (Hardcover)
Benjamin Lacombe
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Chasing the Violet Killer by R. Barri Flowers Can they prevent
another gruesome murder? Traumatised after witnessing her uncle's
murder, Secret Service agent Naomi Lincoln returns home where years
ago she left boyfriend Dylan Hester broken-hearted. But now she
must work with the handsome detective to investigate a string of
murders. Capturing the elusive killer, especially once he sets his
sights on Naomi, will be the greatest challenge of their
professional-and personal-lives. Proving Colton's Innocence by Lara
Lacombe A battle for justice pits brother against brother Bounty
hunter Baldwin Bowe works in the shadows, finding fugitives no one
else can. But now he's hired to bring in his own sibling and help
prove the innocence of CSI Jillian Colton. Baldwin sticks by her
side, aiming to lure in his criminal brother and exonerate Jillian.
Yet as danger escalates, Baldwin never expected to fall for the
woman by his side...
This book provides an insightful approach to understanding the
contemporary circulations of feminist repertoires and shows how the
international/transnational circulations of gender are
interconnected, even coextensive, with the globalization process
itself. Fed by a shared reflexivity on relations among activist
groups, state institutions, and international actors involved in
the production and dissemination of contemporary norms dealing with
gender, each chapter shares methodological premises and studies the
circulation of gender-related norms and knowledge in situ and by
varying standpoints. Specifically, the authors de-compartmentalize
the academic disciplines and go beyond classical geographic
divisions, in order to map social spaces and networks of actors
involved in the production and circulation of gender-related
repertoires. Last, the book grasps circulatory processes and
entangled social phenomena, which are usually subject to
disciplinary and thematic divisions separating collective action
and public action, development aid and feminism, law and
international relations. Focused on collective and individual
experiences within women's organizations, activist careers,
unstable mobilizations, public policies temporalities, the chapters
reveal the mechanisms through which these arrangements are made and
shed light on strategies deployed by actors rooted in specific
social and political contexts. This book will be of key interest to
students and scholars of gender studies and more broadly to
politics, International Relations, sociology, geography, history,
and anthropology.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Unlike some other reproductions of classic texts (1) We have not
used OCR(Optical Character Recognition), as this leads to bad
quality books with introduced typos. (2) In books where there are
images such as portraits, maps, sketches etc We have endeavoured to
keep the quality of these images, so they represent accurately the
original artefact. Although occasionally there may be certain
imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made
available for future generations to enjoy.
Video games have become the world's largest leading cultural
product. Though disputed in the past, the narrative qualities of
video games have finally secured distinction in the realm of art.
This is especially true for interactive games. Writing an
Interactive Story will help the reader in navigating the creation
process of interactive scripts, in addition to discovering behind
the scenes narrative choices of renowned games, and will help you
to harness your inner creativity. Guided by master interactive
scriptwriters, the text presents its content in the form of a
unique writing workshop. With interactive game writing, the player
becomes the star of the work. Thanks to this method of
storytelling, the morals of the game become resonant. This is
because the weight of the narrative's choices and consequences rest
fully upon the player. It's the ultimate narrative. Whether you are
a video game enthusiast, student, or professional, discover how to
create a more immersive personalized experience than ever before
and give your players the opportunity to write their own destiny
through their choices. The methods, strategies, and secrets of this
new art await you. Features exclusive interviews with: David Cage -
BAFTA Award for Best Story - Heavy Rain Jean-Luc Cano - BAFTA Award
for Best Story - Life Is Strange Joe Penny, David Bowman -
Telltale's The Wolf Among Us, The Walking Dead Benjamin Diebling -
Beyond Two Souls, Detroit: Become Human Erwan Le Breton - Ubisoft
Thomas Veauclin- The Council Fibre Tigre - Out There
Adhesion Measurement Methods: Theory and Practice provides
practical information on the most important measurement techniques,
their unique advantages and disadvantages, and the selection of the
proper method for a given application. It includes useful
information and formulae on adhesion related matters such as
driving force formulae for various modes of delamination, methods
for estimating stress buildup, and material property data in
support of "back of the envelope" calculations. The author presents
optimal methods and tools used for measuring the adhesion of
coatings and thin films as well as setting appropriate adhesion
strength requirements. He provides a detailed overview of uses,
implementation, and drawbacks for qualitative, semi-quantitative,
and fully quantitative adhesion measurement techniques and
self-loading systems. The book discusses thermal-mechanical
behavior assessment, the application of the continuum theory of
solids, and fracture mechanics, highlighting useful measures of
adhesion strength such as stress intensity factor and strain energy
release rate. It provides specific examples of how adhesion testing
is carried out in practice, including the peel test, the scratch
test, and the pull test, and describes the measurement of residual
stress in a coating or other laminate structure. The book concludes
with examples taken from the author's experience in the
microelectronics industry and contains several appendices for
looking up simple formulae and material propertydata for performing
everyday calculations. Adhesion Measurement Methods is an ideal
addition for courses on materials science, mechanics of materials,
or engineering design of laminate structures at theadvanced
undergraduate or graduate level.
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The Little Mermaid
Hans Christian Andersen; Illustrated by Benjamin Lacombe
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R572
R510
Discovery Miles 5 100
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Benjamin Lacombeâs haunting illustrations alongside Hans
Christian Andersenâs classic story of love and loss showcase the
tale in an enchanting new light French artist Benjamin Lacombe has
created stunning, one-of-a-kind artwork to illustrate the pages of
Hans Christian Andersenâs original tale about a young mermaid who
makes a devastating deal with a sea witch and transforms into a
human, only to end up heartbroken, lose the deal, and lose her
life. The bookâs illustrations and design are unique,
captivating, and unexpectedly haunting, appealing to adult fans of
Benjamin Lacombe and the pop surrealist movement as well as a
younger audience, especially with the upcoming nostalgia-fueled
remake of Disneyâs The Little Mermaid. In addition to Hans
Christian Andersenâs classic story, the book also includes
additional pages featuring Andersenâs unrequited love letters to
Edvard Collins and a postface by Lacombe with historical biography
and context. In an essay, Lacombe explores LGBTQ themes in Hans
Christian Andersenâs life. Frustrated with the overly feminine
depictions of the storyâs protagonist throughout history, Lacombe
has created an androgynous mermaid to showcase the classic tale in
a new light.
Cold Case Flashbacks by Janice Kay Johnson Can he help her remember
a decades-old crime? Twenty-five years after witnessing the murder
of her mother, Gabriella Ortiz returns home to face the past she's
repressed since childhood. Detective Jack Cowan is obsessed with
solving the cold case. As Gabby's buried memories start to surface,
can Jack shield her from a faceless killer intent on destroying the
future they're hoping to build? Guarding Colton's Child by Lara
Lacombe He'll risk everything, even his heart.... After losing his
family, Dr Stavros Makris could never imagine trusting again. So
when Desiree Colton rushes her toddler Danny to the ER, Stavros
must keep things professional with mother and son. But when a
kidnapper targets Danny, Stavros and Desiree work together to
protect the little boy from a criminal closing in....
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Lin Yi's Lantern (Paperback)
Brenda Williams; Illustrated by Benjamin Lacombe
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R249
R202
Discovery Miles 2 020
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Meet Lin Yi - a little boy with a big heart and a talent for
bargaining. He wants to buy himself a red rabbit lantern at the
market for the moon festival tonight; but first, he must buy the
things his mother needs. Will he be able to save enough money on
his mother's needs to buy the lantern? This heartwarming story
shows the practical use of math in everyday life and the rewards of
putting others first. Features educational notes at the end about
the Chinese moon festival, life in rural China and the legend of
the moon fairy.
How the NRA became a political juggernaut by influencing the
behaviors and beliefs of everyday Americans The National Rifle
Association is one of the most powerful interest groups in America,
and has consistently managed to defeat or weaken proposed gun
regulations-even despite widespread public support for stricter
laws and the prevalence of mass shootings and gun-related deaths.
Firepower provides an unprecedented look at how this controversial
organization built its political power and deploys it on behalf of
its pro-gun agenda. Taking readers from the 1930s to the age of
Donald Trump, Matthew Lacombe traces how the NRA's immense
influence on national politics arises from its ability to shape the
political outlooks and actions of its followers. He draws on nearly
a century of archival records and surveys to show how the
organization has fashioned a distinct worldview around gun
ownership and used it to mobilize its supporters. Lacombe reveals
how the NRA's cultivation of a large, unified, and active base has
enabled it to build a resilient alliance with the Republican Party,
and examines why the NRA and its members formed an important
constituency that helped fuel Trump's unlikely political rise.
Firepower sheds vital new light on how the NRA has grown powerful
by mobilizing average Americans, and how it uses its GOP alliance
to advance its objectives and shape the national agenda.
In 2016, when millions of Americans voted for Donald Trump, many
believed his claims that personal wealth would free him from
wealthy donors and allow him to "drain the swamp." But then Trump
appointed several billionaires and multimillionaires to high-level
positions and pursued billionaire-friendly policies, such as
cutting corporate income taxes. Why the change from his fiery
campaign rhetoric and promises to the working class? This should
not be surprising, argue Benjamin I. Page, Jason Seawright, and
Matthew J. Lacombe: As the gap between the wealthiest and the rest
of us has widened, the few who hold one billion dollars or more in
net worth have begun to play a more and more active part in
politics--with serious consequences for democracy in the United
States. Page, Seawright, and Lacombe argue that while political
contributions offer a window onto billionaires' influence,
especially on economic policy, they do not present a full picture
of policy preferences and political actions. That is because on
some of the most important issues, including taxation, immigration,
and Social Security, billionaires have chosen to engage in "stealth
politics." They try hard to influence public policy, making large
contributions to political parties and policy-focused causes,
leading policy-advocacy organizations, holding political
fundraisers, and bundling others' contributions--all while rarely
talking about public policy to the media. This means that their
influence is not only unequal but also largely unaccountable to and
unchallengeable by the American people. Stealth politics makes it
difficult for ordinary citizens to know what billionaires are doing
or mobilize against it. The book closes with remedies citizens can
pursue if they wish to make wealthy Americans more politically
accountable, such as public financing of political campaigns and
easier voting procedures, and notes the broader types of reforms,
such as a more progressive income tax system, that would be needed
to increase political equality and reinvigorate majoritarian
democracy in the United States.
Video games have become the world's largest leading cultural
product. Though disputed in the past, the narrative qualities of
video games have finally secured distinction in the realm of art.
This is especially true for interactive games. Writing an
Interactive Story will help the reader in navigating the creation
process of interactive scripts, in addition to discovering behind
the scenes narrative choices of renowned games, and will help you
to harness your inner creativity. Guided by master interactive
scriptwriters, the text presents its content in the form of a
unique writing workshop. With interactive game writing, the player
becomes the star of the work. Thanks to this method of
storytelling, the morals of the game become resonant. This is
because the weight of the narrative's choices and consequences rest
fully upon the player. It's the ultimate narrative. Whether you are
a video game enthusiast, student, or professional, discover how to
create a more immersive personalized experience than ever before
and give your players the opportunity to write their own destiny
through their choices. The methods, strategies, and secrets of this
new art await you. Features exclusive interviews with: David Cage -
BAFTA Award for Best Story - Heavy Rain Jean-Luc Cano - BAFTA Award
for Best Story - Life Is Strange Joe Penny, David Bowman -
Telltale's The Wolf Among Us, The Walking Dead Benjamin Diebling -
Beyond Two Souls, Detroit: Become Human Erwan Le Breton - Ubisoft
Thomas Veauclin- The Council Fibre Tigre - Out There
This book provides an insightful approach to understanding the
contemporary circulations of feminist repertoires and shows how the
international/transnational circulations of gender are
interconnected, even coextensive, with the globalization process
itself. Fed by a shared reflexivity on relations among activist
groups, state institutions, and international actors involved in
the production and dissemination of contemporary norms dealing with
gender, each chapter shares methodological premises and studies the
circulation of gender-related norms and knowledge in situ and by
varying standpoints. Specifically, the authors de-compartmentalize
the academic disciplines and go beyond classical geographic
divisions, in order to map social spaces and networks of actors
involved in the production and circulation of gender-related
repertoires. Last, the book grasps circulatory processes and
entangled social phenomena, which are usually subject to
disciplinary and thematic divisions separating collective action
and public action, development aid and feminism, law and
international relations. Focused on collective and individual
experiences within women's organizations, activist careers,
unstable mobilizations, public policies temporalities, the chapters
reveal the mechanisms through which these arrangements are made and
shed light on strategies deployed by actors rooted in specific
social and political contexts. This book will be of key interest to
students and scholars of gender studies and more broadly to
politics, International Relations, sociology, geography, history,
and anthropology.
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