Literary texts and buildings have always represented space, narrated cultural and political values, and functioned as sites of personal and collective identity. In the twentieth century, new forms of narrative have represented cultural modernity, political idealism and architectural innovation. Writing the Modern City explores the diverse and fascinating relationships between literature, architecture and modernity and considers how they have shaped the world today. This collection of thirteen original essays examines the ways in which literature and architecture have shaped a range of recognisably 'modern' identities. It focuses on the cultural connections between prose narratives - the novel, short stories, autobiography, crime and science fiction - and a range of urban environments, from the city apartment and river to the colonial house and the utopian city. It explores how the themes of memory, nation and identity have been represented in both literary and architectural works in the aftermath of early twentieth-century conflict; how the cultural movements of modernism and postmodernism have affected notions of canonicity and genre in the creation of books and buildings; and how and why literary and architectural narratives are influenced by each other's formal properties and styles. The book breaks new ground in its exclusive focus on modern narrative and urban space. The essays examine texts and spaces that have both unsettled traditional definitions of literature and architecture and reflected and shaped modern identities: sexual, domestic, professional and national. It is essential reading for students and researchers of literature, cultural studies, cultural geography, art history and architectural history.

What if the sun were a spectator of life on Earth? What if the sun were a reporter, taking notes, making observations, recording stories? What if it had carte blanche to tell what it sees. No doubt it would recount an odd mixture of daily life, coupled with wisdom and surprises. This collection of diverse poems brings tears, laughter, and, on occasion, presses you to challenge the status quo. Some are meant simply to be enjoyed. "What the Sun Sees" has a poetic voice that speaks with love and fervor to broad human concerns, from care of the planet to personal reflections on family and human experience. The sun sees it all. In her poem, "corpus," Sarah reminds us that the grave "esteems no one, but honors all." So it is with the sun, as it continues to shine.

This bright book helps children link letter shapes and sounds and is a first introduction to the a-z Letterland characters. Children will love finger tracing the letters and making links between the letters, and the sounds they make at the beginning of simple words - a great first step towards learning to spell. Suitable for ages 3+.

This activity book encourages children to take the vital first steps on the road to reading. They will begin to build words, then identify words that rhyme and anticipate word endings. There's plenty of fun to be had drawing and colouring pictures too. Great for developing pencil control.

This fun-filled activity book is designed to help children develop a variety of early reading skills. Perfect for little ones, it contains a variety of activities designed to develop rhyming, matching, and letter-spotting skills.

Packed full of fun pre-writing activities that focus on pencil control, this activity book helps children to develop the writing skills they will need at school. The friendly Letterland characters introduce the correct strokes for a-z and there is plenty of opportunity for children to develop essential first handwriting skills. Suitable for ages 3

Literary texts and buildings have always represented space, narrated cultural and political values, and functioned as sites of personal and collective identity. In the twentieth century, new forms of narrative have represented cultural modernity, political idealism and architectural innovation. Writing the Modern City explores the diverse and fascinating relationships between literature, architecture and modernity and considers how they have shaped the world today.

This collection of thirteen original essays examines the ways in which literature and architecture have shaped a range of recognisably modern identities. It focuses on the cultural connections between prose narratives the novel, short stories, autobiography, crime and science fiction and a range of urban environments, from the city apartment and river to the colonial house and the utopian city. It explores how the themes of memory, nation and identity have been represented in both literary and architectural works in the aftermath of early twentieth-century conflict; how the cultural movements of modernism and postmodernism have affected notions of canonicity and genre in the creation of books and buildings; and how and why literary and architectural narratives are influenced by each other s formal properties and styles.

The book breaks new ground in its exclusive focus on modern narrative and urban space. The essays examine texts and spaces that have both unsettled traditional definitions of literature and architecture and reflected and shaped modern identities: sexual, domestic, professional and national. It is essential reading for students and researchers of literature, cultural studies, cultural geography, art history and architectural history.

Play with well over 100 possible sentences to make imaginative stories with this fun card game. Bright colourful illustrations ensure readers of all abilities can have fun and learn at the same time. Useful for sentence building, developing punctuation awareness and generating whole paragraphs and stories!

Since the beginning of humanity's existence, plants have provided us with everything we need for our survival - they sustain us with air to breathe, food to eat, materials to make clothes and shelter with, and medicine to treat and prevent disease. Their beauty can also enhance our mood and provide spiritual and emotional nourishment. Western science has 'discovered' and named innumerable plant species over the course of its colonial history. To many Indigenous peoples, however, plants have been recognised for centuries as sentient beings, imbued with spirit and agency to help humanity. Publishing in partnership with the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew, The Ethnobotanical offers a unique and beautiful perspective on plants and their roles in the lives of peoples from across the planet.

What if the sun were a spectator of life on Earth? What if the sun were a reporter, taking notes, making observations, recording stories? What if it had carte blanche to tell what it sees. No doubt it would recount an odd mixture of daily life, coupled with wisdom and surprises. This collection of diverse poems brings tears, laughter, and, on occasion, presses you to challenge the status quo. Some are meant simply to be enjoyed. "What the Sun Sees" has a poetic voice that speaks with love and fervor to broad human concerns, from care of the planet to personal reflections on family and human experience. The sun sees it all. In her poem, "corpus," Sarah reminds us that the grave "esteems no one, but honors all." So it is with the sun, as it continues to shine.

Children's book about how algae saved our Planet.

This fun-filled activity book is bursting with great ways to keep children busy. Carefully designed interactive activities provide excellent entertainment for long journeys, or rainy days and quiet times. There are also eco-tips on every page to spark a child's eco-awareness at home as well as on holiday. With a FREE giant suitcase sticker, plus extra bonus stickers, there are hours of fun with 'Harry Hat Man's Holiday Activity Book'. Suitable for ages 3+.

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