TEXTURES synthesises research in history, fashion, art, and visual culture to reassess the “hair story†of peoples of African descent. A fraught topic for African-Americans…
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For fans of E. L. James, Sylvia Day and Maya Banks. Before there was the fan fiction that became Fifty Shades of Grey, there was The Submissive, Tara Sue Me''s seductive and…
The Fundamentals of Illustration is a comprehensive and practical introduction to the field for illustration for graphic arts students, as well as for those who commission…
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Unravelling the complexities of relationships and sexuality, this straight-talking guide will help you to navigate the associated social, emotional and physical issues. Expert…
Jedinečná tvorivá kniha pre nespavcov, nočné sovy a všetkých, ktorínedokážu po ľahnutí si do postele okamžite zaspať. Nočný zápisníkim dáva príležitosť, aby prostredníctvom…
Pom Pom was excited. So excited . . . all his friends were coming round to play and he couldn't wait!And when they arrive in superhero costumes, Pom Pom thinks he might quite like…
It's a short tale of great significance. I found it unforgettable. . . a fine piece of writing' Michael PalinIn this inspiring story, Andreï Makine looks back on a childhood…
Containing over 900 entries of general disease conditions and corresponding herbal treatments, this book covers: therapeutic action, 550 monographs of medicinal plants, and the…
Christmas, 1940. A temporary truce between the German and Allied forces is a welcome respite from the relentless air raids over London.Down Street underground station, in the…
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