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We'll Always Have Paris
We'll Always Have Paris
Levenstein,Harvey
¥288.41
For much of the twentieth century, Americans had a love/hate relationship with France. While many admired its beauty, culture, refinement, and famed joie de vivre, others thought of it as a dilapidated country populated by foul-smelling, mean-spirited anti-Americans driven by a keen desire to part tourists from their money. We'll Always Have Paris explores how both images came to flourish in the United States, often in the minds of the same people.Harvey Levenstein takes us back to the 1930s, when, despite the Great Depression, France continued to be the stomping ground of the social elite of the eastern seaboard. After World War II, wealthy and famous Americans returned to the country in droves, helping to revive its old image as a wellspring of sophisticated and sybaritic pleasures. At the same time, though, thanks in large part to Communist and Gaullist campaigns against U.S. power, a growing sensitivity to French anti-Americanism began to color tourists' experiences there, strengthening the negative images of the French that were already embedded in American culture. But as the century drew on, the traditional positive images were revived, as many Americans again developed an appreciation for France's cuisine, art, and urban and rustic charms.Levenstein, in his colorful, anecdotal style, digs into personal correspondence, journalism, and popular culture to shape a story of one nation's relationship to another, giving vivid play to Americans' changing response to such things as France's reputation for sexual freedom, haute cuisine, high fashion, and racial tolerance. He puts this tumultuous coupling of France and the United States in historical perspective, arguing that while some in Congress say we may no longer have french fries, others, like Humphrey Bogart in Casablanca, know they will always have Paris, and France, to enjoy and remember.
Chicago Gardens
Chicago Gardens
Maloney, Cathy Jean
¥288.41
Once maligned as a swampy outpost, the fledgling city of Chicago brazenly adopted the motto Urbs in Horto or City in a Garden, in 1837. Chicago Gardens shows how this upstart town earned its sobriquet over the next century, from the first vegetable plots at Fort Dearborn to innovative garden designs at the 1933 World's Fair. Cathy Jean Maloney has spent decades researching the city's horticultural heritage, and here she reveals the unusual history of Chicago's first gardens. Challenged by the region's clay soil, harsh winters, and fierce winds, Chicago's pioneering horticulturalists, Maloney demonstrates, found imaginative uses for hardy prairie plants. This same creative spirit thrived in the city's local fruit and vegetable markets, encouraging the growth of what would become the nation's produce hub. The vast plains that surrounded Chicago, meanwhile, inspired early landscape architects, such as Frederick Law Olmsted, Jens Jensen, and O.C. Simonds, to new heights of grandeur. Maloney does not forget the backyard gardeners: immigrants who cultivated treasured seeds and pioneers who planted native wildflowers. Maloney's vibrant depictions of Chicagoans like "Bouquet Mary," a flower peddler who built a greenhouse empire, add charming anecdotal evidence to her argument-that Chicago's garden history rivals that of New York or London and ensures its status as a world-class capital of horticultural innovation. With exquisite archival photographs, prints, and postcards, as well as field guide de*ions of living legacy gardens for today's visitors, Chicago Gardens will delight green-thumbs from all parts of the world.
Selected Poetry and Prose
Selected Poetry and Prose
Matraini, Chiara
¥288.41
Chiara Matraini (1515-1604?) was a member of the great flowering of poetic imitators and innovators in the Italian literary heritage begun by Petrarch, cultivated later by the lyric poet Pietro Bembo, and supplanted by the epic poet Torquato Tasso. Though without formal training, Matraini excelled in a number of literary genres popular at the time-poetry, religious meditation, discourse, and dialogue. In her midlife, she published a collection of erotic love poetry, but later in life her work shifted toward a search for spiritual salvation. Near the end of her life, she published a new poetry retrospective.Mostly available in only a handful of rare book collections, her writings are now adeptly translated here for an English-speaking audience and situated historically in an introduction by noted Matraini expert Giovanna Rabitti. Selected Poetry and Prose allows the poet to finally take her place as one of the seminal authors of the Renaissance, next to her contemporaries Vittoria Colonna and Laura Battiferra, also published in the Other Voice series.
Cube and the Face
Cube and the Face
Didi-Huberman,Georges
¥288.41
Alberto Giacometti's 1934 Cube stands apart for many as atypical of the Swiss artist, the only abstract sculptural work in a wide oeuvre that otherwise had as its objective the exploration of reality. With The Cube and the Face, renowned French art historian and philosopher Georges Didi-Huberman has conducted a careful analysis of Cube, consulting the artist's sketches, etchings, texts, and other sculptural works in the years just before and after Cube was created. Cube, he finds, is indeed exceptional-a work without clear stylistic kinship to the works that came before or after it. At the same time, Didi-Huberman shows, Cube marks the transition between the artist's surrealist and realist phases and contains many elements of Giacometti's aesthetic consciousness, including his interest in dimensionality, the relation of the body to geometry, and the portrait-or what Didi-Huberman terms "abstract anthropomorphism." Drawing on Freud, Bataille, Leiris, and others Giacometti counted as influence, Didi-Huberman presents fans and collectors of Giacometti's art with a new approach to transitional work.
Farm Animals Collection
Farm Animals Collection
Kim Mitzo Thompson
¥24.44
Explore Mr. Conway’s farm and see what all of the farm animals are up to. Based in Stow, Ohio, Twin Sisters Productions has been dedicated to producing quality educational and inspirational music resources for over 25 years. Fraternal twins Karen Mitzo Hilderbrand and Kim Mitzo Thompson founded the company when they realized Kim’s success teaching third grade math through her catchy multiplication song could help children beyond her classroom. From there, Twin Sisters expanded its product line to include e-books, digital music, CDs, read-along and sing-along books, floor puzzles and educational workbooks, all with the purpose of learning through music. These internationally sold products have received nearly 170 awards, including nine Record Industry Association of America (RIAA) certified Gold albums and one Platinum albu, over the years for excellence, creativity and amusement. With thousands of songs and 35 million albums sold, Twin Sisters positions itself as the leader in children’s educational music.
I Love You More
I Love You More
Bailey Thompson
¥24.44
Create your own "I love you more" examples with your child. Based in Stow, Ohio, Twin Sisters Productions has been dedicated to producing quality educational and inspirational music resources for over 25 years. Fraternal twins, Karen Mitzo Hilderbrand and Kim Mitzo Thompson, founded the company when they realized Kim’s success teaching third-grade math through her catchy multiplication song could help children beyond her classroom. From there, Twin Sisters expanded its product line to include e-books, digital music, CDs, read- and sing-along books, floor puzzles and educational workbooks-- all with the purpose of learning through music. These internationally-sold products have received nearly 170 awards, including nine Record Industry Association of America (RIAA) certified Gold albums and one Platinum album, over the years for excellence, creativity and amusement. With thousands of songs and 35 million albums sold, Twin Sisters positions itself as the leader in children’s educational music.
My First Book
My First Book
Kim Mitzo Thompson
¥24.44
Learn new words with this adorable book from the My First Book Collection featuring real-life images. Based in Stow, Ohio, Twin Sisters Productions has been dedicated to producing quality educational and inspirational music resources for over 25 years. Fraternal twins Karen Mitzo Hilderbrand and Kim Mitzo Thompson founded the company when they realized Kim’s success teaching third grade math through her catchy multiplication song could help children beyond her classroom. From there, Twin Sisters expanded its product line to include e-books, digital music, CDs, read-along and sing-along books, floor puzzles and educational workbooks, all with the purpose of learning through music. These internationally sold products have received nearly 170 awards, including nine Record Industry Association of America (RIAA) certified Gold albums and one Platinum albu, over the years for excellence, creativity and amusement. With thousands of songs and 35 million albums sold, Twin Sisters positions itself as the leader in children’s educational music.
Let's Play
Let's Play
Kim Mitzo Thompson
¥24.44
Learn new playtime words with this fun-loving book from the Baby’s First Books Collection. Based in Stow, Ohio, Twin Sisters Productions has been dedicated to producing quality educational and inspirational music resources for over 25 years. Fraternal twins Karen Mitzo Hilderbrand and Kim Mitzo Thompson founded the company when they realized Kim’s success teaching third grade math through her catchy multiplication song could help children beyond her classroom. From there, Twin Sisters expanded its product line to include e-books, digital music, CDs, read-along and sing-along books, floor puzzles and educational workbooks, all with the purpose of learning through music. These internationally sold products have received nearly 170 awards, including nine Record Industry Association of America (RIAA) certified Gold albums and one Platinum albu, over the years for excellence, creativity and amusement. With thousands of songs and 35 million albums sold, Twin Sisters positions itself as the leader in children’s educational music.
29. Nur ein Hauch von Liebe
29. Nur ein Hauch von Liebe
Barbara Cartland
¥24.44
Barbara Cartland wurde 1901 geboren und stammt mütterlicherseits aus einem alten englischen Adelsgeschlecht. Nach dem Tod des Vaters und Gro?vaters ern?hrte ihre Mutter die Familie allein. Sie war zweimal verheiratet und hatte drei Kinder. Ihre Tochter Raine war die Stiefmutter von Prinzessin Diana von Wales. Sie schrieb über 700 Romane, die ein Millionenpublikum ansprechen. Barbara Cartland starb im Jahr 2000. Als Tamaras Schwester und ihr Schwager bei einem Bootsunglück ums Leben kommen, fühlt sie sich für deren drei Kinder verantwortlich. Doch ohne Geld und als kontroverse Romanschriftstellerin kann sie die Kinder ohne gro?en Skandal nicht versorgen. Also zieht sie mit ihnen weg aus dem heimatlichen Cornwall in das Anwesen ihres gesetzlichen Vormunds, dem Herzog von Granchester - als Gouvernante verkleidet. Der zynische Herzog zeigt anfangs wenig Interesse an den Kindern seines Bruders. Kann Tamara sein Herz erw?rmen trotz ihres Romans, der den Herzog blostellt?
28. Die Braut des Rebellen
28. Die Braut des Rebellen
Barbara Cartland
¥24.44
Barbara Cartland wurde 1901 geboren und stammt mütterlicherseits aus einem alten englischen Adelsgeschlecht. Nach dem Tod des Vaters und Gro?vaters ern?hrte ihre Mutter die Familie allein. Sie war zweimal verheiratet und hatte drei Kinder. Ihre Tochter Raine war die Stiefmutter von Prinzessin Diana von Wales. Sie schrieb über 700 Romane, die ein Millionenpublikum ansprechen. Barbara Cartland starb im Jahr 2000. Theola begleitet ihre Cousine Catherine ins ferne Kawonien, wo diese den brutalen K?nig Ferdinand heiraten soll. Unbeachtet und unscheinbar wird sie von ihrem Onkel und ihrer Cousine als Dienstm?dchen betrachtet. Doch kurz vor der Hochzeit kommt es zur Revolution und ihr Onkel l?sst sie im Schlozurück. Theola findet sich kurz darauf allein in der Hand des Rebellen Alexius Vasilas wieder. Wie er sie vor der lüsternen Hand eines Soldaten rettet und das Volk in ihr die Erfüllung einer uralten Legende sehen, erz?hlt diese Geschichte aus dem 19. Jahrhundert.
Huge Machines
Huge Machines
Kim Mitzo Thompson
¥24.44
Trucks, tractors, forklifts, and bulldozers too. Any huge machine, I like. How about you?
Alphabet Collection
Alphabet Collection
Kim Mitzo Thompson
¥24.44
Now I know my ABCs, Next time won't you sing with me?
Bedtime Stories Collection
Bedtime Stories Collection
Kim Mitzo Thompson
¥24.44
Golden slumbers kiss your eyes; Smiles awake you when you rise.
Alphabet
Alphabet
Kim Mitzo Thompson
¥24.44
Alphabet
Counting
Counting
Kim Mitzo Thompson
¥24.44
Counting 1 to 10
Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed
Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed
Kim Mitzo Thompson
¥24.44
Five Little Monkeys Jumping on the Bed
How Many Ducks?
How Many Ducks?
Kim Mitzo Thompson
¥24.44
One little duck was swimming in a pond.
How to Win in the 21st Century and Win Well
How to Win in the 21st Century and Win Well
J. M. Cronin
¥24.44
Energy, in the form of electricity, can be generated in solar factories, and this will lead to almost full employment, independence, and peace.
A Life In Orbit
A Life In Orbit
Ken W. Simpson
¥24.44
In my first book of poetry and prose, The Learning Process, Iexplored many themes. For my second book, A Life in Orbit, Idetermined to try something novel and new: a biography in verse. Itwas a daunting project because I had to revisit my past andtranslate my thoughts and memories into a discipline of words,lines and verses. I was handicapped to an extent by the restraintsimposed by the narrative style. I had to write truthfully, andwithout embellishment in four-line stanzas, within the time spanand framework of eleven periods of my life. These periods variedboth dramatically and traumatically, but I averaged around fortyverses for each period. This book dates from 1932 to 2012. Thecharacters include my parents, siblings, relatives, friends,teachers at school and university, teaching associates, travellingcompanions, poets, personal friends, as well as personalities andpolitical figures of the times. I have suffered, but I have alsotriumphed. Here is my story in prose. Ken W. Simpson was brought upin South Camberwell, a Melbourne suburb in the Australian state ofVictoria. He taught art and crafts in technical schools for fifteenyears before retiring. "I began writing short stories until Idiscovered my love for poetry." His first book The Learning Processwas published by Strategic two years ago. He lives with his familyin Lysterfield, suburban Melbourne. Publisher's website:http://sbpra.com/KenWSimpson
Awake (Are We?)
Awake (Are We?)
Marty Connor Rosie J. May
¥24.44
Eleven years on from the Great War, Lord Connor finds himselfonce more thrown into the depth of battle. This time his journeytakes him and his friends Will, Jasmine and Kustos into thenon-returnable world of Judgment. Here they face once more theirnemesis Volnar who somehow managed to escape his eternalpunishment. Advised by , a native of Judgment, the quartetsplit up in search of Hunter and Armon who they believe can helpthem defeat the Dark Lord once and for all. Each expedition isfilled with danger and both Connor and Will call upon new skillsand friendships to aid them through the ordeal to face the finalshowdown About the Author: Marty Connor and Rosie J May live inPortsmouth, England. Marty is an IT administrator and Rosie is aSenior Technology Project Manager. Marty was motivated to write theAwake series to honor the lives of his grandparents. This is thethird book in the saga. The next two installments continue with theadventure, and finally bring the story to its conclusion.Publisher's Website: http://sbpra.com/MartyConnor Author's Website:www.awake-are-we.com
Swift High Performance
Swift High Performance
Kostiantyn Koval
¥63.21
Leverage Swift and enhance your code to take your applications to the next levelAbout This BookBuild solid, high performance applications in SwiftIncrease your efficiency by getting to grips with concurrency and parallel programmingUse Swift to design performance-oriented solutionsWho This Book Is ForThis book is aimed at experienced Swift developers wanting to optimize their programs on Apple platforms to optimize application performance.What You Will LearnBuild solid, stable, and reliable applications using SwiftUse REPL and Pl to manage and configure relational databasesExplore Swift's features including its static type system, value objects, and functional programming Design reusable code for high performance in SwiftUse to Xcode LLBD and REPL to debug commandsAvoid sharing resources by using concurrency and parallel programmingUnderstand the lazy loading pattern, lazy sequences, and lazy evolution.In DetailSwift is one of the most popular and powerful programming languages for building iOS and Mac OS applications, and continues to evolve with new features and capabilities. Swift is considered a replacement to Objective-C and has performance advantages over Objective-C and Python. Swift adopts safe programming patterns and adds modern features to make programming easier, more flexible, and more fun.Develop Swift and discover best practices that allow you to build solid applications and optimize their performance.First, a few of performance characteristics of Swift will be explained. You will implement new tools available in Swift, including Playgrounds and REPL. These will improve your code efficiency, enable you to analyse Swift code, and enhance performance. Next, the importance of building solid applications using multithreading concurrency and multi-core device architecture is covered, before moving on to best practices and techniques that you should utilize when building high performance applications, such as concurrency and lazy-loading. Finally, you will explore the underlying structure of Swift further, and learn how to disassemble and compile Swift code.Style and approachThis is a comprehensive guide to enhancing Swift programming techniques and methodology to enable faster application development.