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Menopausing

McCall, Davina, author.

For too long, women have had to keep quiet about the menopause - its onset, its symptoms, its treatments - and what it means for us. Menopausing will build an empowered, supportive community to break this terrible silence once and for all. By exploring and explaining the science, debunking damaging myths, and smashing the taboos around the perimenopause and menopause, this book will equip women to make the most informed decisions about their health... and their lives. Menopausing will also celebrate the sharing of stories, enabling women to feel less alone and more understood, and talk openly and positively about menopause.....

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The shortest history of music : from bone flutes to synthesizers, Hildegard of Bingen to Beyoncé -- 5,000 years of instrument and song

Ford, Andrew, 1957- author.

From prehistoric songwriting to the first digital recordings-a brief history of music, the world's most popular art form... No other art is as popular ― or pervasive ― as music. With just a few clicks, anyone can cue up (and critique) Chopin or Cher, The Bangles or The Beatles ― even the brand-new Beyoncé. But things weren’t always this way. In this brisk, breakneck history under 300 pages, award-winning composer, author, and broadcaster Andrew Ford replays the dramatic evolution of music, from early oral songs to the first orchestras (and their wealthy patrons) and from the emergence of recording technology to the multibillion-dollar industry we know today. The Shortest History of Music explores the immense influence of religion, politics, and the economy on world music, what led humans to make music in the first place, and why ― in every era ― we are irresistibly drawn to listen to it. ....

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The mind electric : a neurologist on the strangeness and wonder of our brains

Anand, Pria, author.

A girl believes she has been struck blind for stealing a kiss. A mother watches helplessly as each of her children is replaced by a changeling. A woman is haunted each month by the same four chords of a single song. In neurology, illness is inextricably linked with narrative, the clues to unraveling these mysteries hidden in both the details of a patient's story and the tells of their body. Stories are etched into the very structure of our brains, coded so deeply that the impulse for storytelling survives and even surges after the most devastating injuries. But our brains are also porous--the stories they concoct shaped by cultural narratives about bodies and illness that permeate the minds of doctors and patients alike. In the history of medicine, some stories are heard, while others--the narratives of women, of Black and brown people, of displaced people, of disempowered people--are too often dismissed. In The Mind Electric, neurologist Pria Anand reveals--through case study, history, fable, and memoir--all that the medical establishment has overlooked: the complexity and wonder of brains in health and in extremis, and the vast gray area between sanity and insanity, doctor and patient, and illness and wellness, each separated from the next by the thin veneer of a different story. Moving from the Boston hospital where she treats her patients, to her childhood years in India, to Isla Providencia in the Caribbean and to the Republic of Guinea in West Africa, she demonstrates again and again the compelling paradox at the heart of neurology: that even the most peculiar symptoms can show us something universal about ourselves as humans. -- Provided by the publisher.....

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Allies at war : how the struggles between the Allied powers shaped the war and the world

Bouverie, Tim, 1987- author.

A fascinating look at the complex relationships between the Allied powers-far more fraught than we understood-- that defined the course of World War II and the world beyond, from critically acclaimed author of Appeasement Tim Bouverie's Winning the War offers a ground-breaking exploration of the complex relations between the Allied powers during World War II. Far from the lockstep agreement depicted in popular culture or the cozy "special relationship" of the United States and Britain today, Bouverie shows how the wartime alliance was at every turn threatened by mistrust, rivalry, hypocrisy, and deceit, as well as how all the allies, from the very start of the war, were intensely focused on the world that would emerge once hostilities had ceased. At the center of the book is the relationship between the three principal Allies-the British Empire, the Soviet Union and the United States. Beginning with the brief Anglo-French Alliance of 1939-1940 and the tragic consequences of its disintegration, Bouverie follows Britain's desperate quest to acquire allies following the fall of France, and then the functioning of the Grand Alliance after the United States and the Soviet Union joined in 1941. Though the alliance was dominated by the major powers, Bouverie also shows the powerful impact of smaller countries on the course of the war-of the twenty neutral European states at the outbreak of fighting, only six managed to stay out of the war. Featuring a remarkable cast of characters that goes beyond the so-called "Big Three"-Winston Churchill, Franklin D. Roosevelt and Josef Stalin-to the lieutenants and diplomats whose advice was at turns welcomed and rejected, Winning the War offers a remarkable 360 degree view of this tumultuous period. Drawing on sixty-five private archives in Britain and the United States-several of which have never before been accessed by historians-, Bouverie reveals an untold story at the heart of World War II, one that had a profound shape on the world to come.....

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Menopause makes : empowering sewing projects to relax your mind, cool your body and ignite your creativity

Smith, Jenni, author.

Sew your way through the menopause with creativity, confidence and a joyful riot of colour! Discover 10 beginner-friendly sewing projects to create beautiful accessories and wearables for yourself, or to gift to friends. Feel good while making the projects and feel even better using them: the act of sewing can help to curb brain fog and anxiety, while the finished pieces will keep you cool, relieve insomnia, and hopefully inspire some pampering and self-care. This vibrant book from sewing experts Jenni Smith and Kay Walsh is here to transform how you experience this important life transition. These 10 fabulous projects will help you to rediscover joy and creativity when peri-menopause and menopause seem to take the reins. Whether you're a sewing newbie or dusting off old skills, Jenni and Kay have crafted beginner-friendly projects that are as practical as they are beautiful. Whip up a chic potion pouch for those essential pick-me-ups, or an elegant eye mask to banish sleepless nights. Stay cool and stylish with a breezy cover-up, or find moments of calm in slow-stitching a charming log-cabin placemat. Here's what you'll find inside: *An introduction to the menopause, and the benefits of crafting on wellbeing, from Dr Hannah Davies (BSc MBBS MRCGP), who specializes in menopause and lifestyle medicine at the world-renowned Newson Health Clinic *10 unique sewing projects with pull out patterns, designed to ease the various physical and mental discomforts that come with menopause, from insomnia and memory loss to brain fog *Inspiring photos, step-by-step instructions and easy-to-follow illustrations to guide you through each project *A handy chapter on essential sewing techniques for both beginners or for those needing a crash course *Designer spotlights, celebrating a range of female indie fabric designers whose fabrics have been used throughout the book: Sally Kelly, Karen Lewis, Rashida Coleman-Hale and Alice Caroline. Menopause Makes is both a celebration of creativity and an invitation to self-care. Sew away the symptoms and stitch together a new chapter of confidence and craftiness!....

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The shortest history of music : from bone flutes to synthesizers, Hildegard of Bingen to Beyoncé -- 5,000 years of instrument and song

Ford, Andrew, 1957- author.

From prehistoric songwriting to the first digital recordings-a brief history of music, the world's most popular art form... No other art is as popular ― or pervasive ― as music. With just a few clicks, anyone can cue up (and critique) Chopin or Cher, The Bangles or The Beatles ― even the brand-new Beyoncé. But things weren’t always this way. In this brisk, breakneck history under 300 pages, award-winning composer, author, and broadcaster Andrew Ford replays the dramatic evolution of music, from early oral songs to the first orchestras (and their wealthy patrons) and from the emergence of recording technology to the multibillion-dollar industry we know today. The Shortest History of Music explores the immense influence of religion, politics, and the economy on world music, what led humans to make music in the first place, and why ― in every era ― we are irresistibly drawn to listen to it. ....

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Simple embroidery : embellish clothes, accessories, and more and create wall art with modern hand-sewn designs

Strutt, Laura, 1979- author.

Laura Strutt presents 35 chic and contemporary projects that range from whimsical cacti and sparkling crystals to minimalist white designs on colored cloth, eye-catching denim embellishments, and elegant mandala wall art. The projects are designed to suit various skill levels, from beginners to experienced embroiderers ready to explore more advanced techniques, and are accompanied by clear, step-by-step instructions and color charts. Packed with expert advice on everything from selecting the perfect palette to mastering finishing techniques, this book also features a comprehensive section on essential stitches.....

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Complete starter guide to macramé : 15 knotted home creations made with natural materials

Barretta, Angela, author.

"Searching for a new hobby to liven up your home with affordable, innovative, and irresistible craftwork? Then Complete Starter Guide to Macramé is for you! The art of macramé is one of the most accessible ways to create bohemian, chic, and artistic designs. Inside this book, author and macramé artist Angela Barretta steers you through tons of easy-to-master macramé knot styles, from the lark's head knot and clove hitch knot to a double half hitch diamond with accent knot and a zigzag pattern. Learn to macramé with clear step-by-step instructions -- photographed in painstaking detail -- teaching you to knot everything from macramé plant hangers to beautiful macramé wall hanging pieces. Discover the secrets of a top macramé artisan and start crafting beautiful home décor to turn your space into a living, breathing testament to the power of the knot!" -- Provided by publisher.....

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Complete starter guide to macramé : 15 knotted home creations made with natural materials

Barretta, Angela, author.

"Searching for a new hobby to liven up your home with affordable, innovative, and irresistible craftwork? Then Complete Starter Guide to Macramé is for you! The art of macramé is one of the most accessible ways to create bohemian, chic, and artistic designs. Inside this book, author and macramé artist Angela Barretta steers you through tons of easy-to-master macramé knot styles, from the lark's head knot and clove hitch knot to a double half hitch diamond with accent knot and a zigzag pattern. Learn to macramé with clear step-by-step instructions -- photographed in painstaking detail -- teaching you to knot everything from macramé plant hangers to beautiful macramé wall hanging pieces. Discover the secrets of a top macramé artisan and start crafting beautiful home décor to turn your space into a living, breathing testament to the power of the knot!" -- Provided by publisher.....

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Scorched earth

Clark, Tiana, author.

SCORCHED EARTH moves between ruins and radical love--fragility and tenderness in the wake of a divorce transform and expand into virtuosic stanzas, full of ache and sweetness. Dive between the borders of ruined and radical love with this lyrical poetry collection that explores topics as expansive as divorce, the first Black Bachelorette, and the art world. Stanzas shift between reverence to irreverence as they take us on a journey through institutional and historical pains alongside sensuality and queer, Black joys.....

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Fodor's the complete guide to Alaska cruises

Whether you want to go bear-watching on Kodiak Island, cruise through Glacier Bay, or fish for salmon in Sitka Bay, the local Fodor's travel experts in Alaska are here to help! Fodor's The Complete Guide to Alaska Cruises guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time.....

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How to giggle : a guide to taking life less seriously

DeSorbo, Paige, author.

From the popular podcast Giggly Squad, authors and best friends Hannah Berner and Paige DeSorbo share hilarious and heartwarming advice on how to find joy and humor in the mundane... Finding joy and laughter in the mundane can be challenging at times, but Hannah Berner and Paige DeSorbo have mastered the art of not taking life too seriously. Brought together under the bright lights of reality television, these best friends quickly realized that one of the bedrocks of their friendship is their shared experience with social anxiety. As their friendship deepened, they found themselves constantly devolving into laughter, earning them the nickname “The Giggly Squad,” and with that, their superpower—laughing through life’s hardest moments—was born. How to Giggle feels like you’re at a slumber party with your besties giving you juicy advice on sex, flirting, and social media etiquette. You’ll find interactive quizzes, and tips like finding your personal style and wellness hacks. If you’re a longtime Giggler or are simply craving some unfiltered advice to get you through hard times, look no further than How to Giggle and the topics it covers like: -Overcoming awkward situations -Red flags in female friendships and romantic relationships -Using delusion and manifestation to achieve your goals -Decentering men from your life -And more!....

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Please yell at my kids : what cultures around the world can teach you about parenting in community, raising independent kids, and not losing your mind

Lopes, Marina, author.

The difficulty of raising kids in America is well-known--no federally supported parental leave, a lack of mental health support, a crushing combination of workplace pressure and aspirational parental perfection, and the fresh hell that is the playgroup Facebook page. But what if there was another way? The simple fact is that parenting, and specifically motherhood, looks wildly different across nations. Please Yell at My Kids is an around the world journey and a practical guide to rethinking parenting. What can we learn from Brazilian birth parties, Singaporean grandparents, and Danish babies sleeping soundly outside of coffee shops? And how can that be integrated into the lives of American readers, even if we can't hop on a plane and wing our way to the land of paid parental leave? Journalist Marina Lopes travels around the globe, interviewing and learning from parents in Singapore, France, Mozambique, Indonesia, Japan, Sweden and more to provide practical, actionable ways to reimagine parenting in America. At the heart of many global approaches to parenting lies one simple, and not so simple thing: community. In America, parenting is, at best, a dual mission, perhaps with one partner playing the role of sidekick and occasional comic relief. But globally parenthood is more often a team sport, played in the center of a community that helps, supports, and occasionally drives you up the wall. From guiding caregivers through how to define their own non-negotiable values, to navigating tricky conversations with their in-laws, Please Yell at My Kids provides readers with the inspiration and practical tools to build a community of care in their own lives and reimagine parenthood in a joyful new way.....

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The mind electric : a neurologist on the strangeness and wonder of our brains

Anand, Pria, author.

A girl believes she has been struck blind for stealing a kiss. A mother watches helplessly as each of her children is replaced by a changeling. A woman is haunted each month by the same four chords of a single song. In neurology, illness is inextricably linked with narrative, the clues to unraveling these mysteries hidden in both the details of a patient's story and the tells of their body. Stories are etched into the very structure of our brains, coded so deeply that the impulse for storytelling survives and even surges after the most devastating injuries. But our brains are also porous--the stories they concoct shaped by cultural narratives about bodies and illness that permeate the minds of doctors and patients alike. In the history of medicine, some stories are heard, while others--the narratives of women, of Black and brown people, of displaced people, of disempowered people--are too often dismissed. In The Mind Electric, neurologist Pria Anand reveals--through case study, history, fable, and memoir--all that the medical establishment has overlooked: the complexity and wonder of brains in health and in extremis, and the vast gray area between sanity and insanity, doctor and patient, and illness and wellness, each separated from the next by the thin veneer of a different story. Moving from the Boston hospital where she treats her patients, to her childhood years in India, to Isla Providencia in the Caribbean and to the Republic of Guinea in West Africa, she demonstrates again and again the compelling paradox at the heart of neurology: that even the most peculiar symptoms can show us something universal about ourselves as humans. -- Provided by the publisher.....

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Motherland : a journey through 500,000 years of African culture and Identity.

Pepera, Luke, author.

Historian, archaeologist, and anthropologist Luke Pepera takes us on a personal journey discovering 500,000 years of African history and cultures in order to reclaim and reconnect with this extraordinary heritage. He tackles the question many people of African descent ask - Who are we? Where do we come from? What defines us? And it explores how knowledge of this deeper history might affect current understandings of African identity. Through thematically-linked chapters that explore aspects of African identity from nomadic culture and matriarchal society to beliefs about the afterlife and the tradition of oral storytelling, and interwoven with Luke's own experiences of exploring his Ghanaian family history and his personal questions of identity, this is a comprehensive, relevant and beautifully told new history of Africa, and how it has shaped the world we know today.....

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Menopausing

McCall, Davina, author.

For too long, women have had to keep quiet about the menopause - its onset, its symptoms, its treatments - and what it means for us. Menopausing will build an empowered, supportive community to break this terrible silence once and for all. By exploring and explaining the science, debunking damaging myths, and smashing the taboos around the perimenopause and menopause, this book will equip women to make the most informed decisions about their health... and their lives. Menopausing will also celebrate the sharing of stories, enabling women to feel less alone and more understood, and talk openly and positively about menopause.....

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Fodor's the complete guide to Alaska cruises

Whether you want to go bear-watching on Kodiak Island, cruise through Glacier Bay, or fish for salmon in Sitka Bay, the local Fodor's travel experts in Alaska are here to help! Fodor's The Complete Guide to Alaska Cruises guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time.....

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Menopause makes : empowering sewing projects to relax your mind, cool your body and ignite your creativity

Smith, Jenni, author.

Sew your way through the menopause with creativity, confidence and a joyful riot of colour! Discover 10 beginner-friendly sewing projects to create beautiful accessories and wearables for yourself, or to gift to friends. Feel good while making the projects and feel even better using them: the act of sewing can help to curb brain fog and anxiety, while the finished pieces will keep you cool, relieve insomnia, and hopefully inspire some pampering and self-care. This vibrant book from sewing experts Jenni Smith and Kay Walsh is here to transform how you experience this important life transition. These 10 fabulous projects will help you to rediscover joy and creativity when peri-menopause and menopause seem to take the reins. Whether you're a sewing newbie or dusting off old skills, Jenni and Kay have crafted beginner-friendly projects that are as practical as they are beautiful. Whip up a chic potion pouch for those essential pick-me-ups, or an elegant eye mask to banish sleepless nights. Stay cool and stylish with a breezy cover-up, or find moments of calm in slow-stitching a charming log-cabin placemat. Here's what you'll find inside: *An introduction to the menopause, and the benefits of crafting on wellbeing, from Dr Hannah Davies (BSc MBBS MRCGP), who specializes in menopause and lifestyle medicine at the world-renowned Newson Health Clinic *10 unique sewing projects with pull out patterns, designed to ease the various physical and mental discomforts that come with menopause, from insomnia and memory loss to brain fog *Inspiring photos, step-by-step instructions and easy-to-follow illustrations to guide you through each project *A handy chapter on essential sewing techniques for both beginners or for those needing a crash course *Designer spotlights, celebrating a range of female indie fabric designers whose fabrics have been used throughout the book: Sally Kelly, Karen Lewis, Rashida Coleman-Hale and Alice Caroline. Menopause Makes is both a celebration of creativity and an invitation to self-care. Sew away the symptoms and stitch together a new chapter of confidence and craftiness!....

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Plant dyes : make your own natural fabric and yarn dyes

Binet-Dezert, Camille, author.

Dive into the colorful world of plant-based dyeing! Are you interested in dyeing fabric with plant-based dyes but don't know where to start? Are you a beginner, or would you like to improve your skills and learn more about plant dyeing and printing techniques? This book offers you a complete approach: from picking plants to dyeing fabrics, from mordanting to creating patterns. Besides creating the dyes, learn shibori techniques, how to make flower and leaf prints, tips for dying yarn, and more. You'll also find step-by-step instructions for 12 unique projects including giving new life to a stained shirt, dying cloth napkins, botanical wall hangings, dyed macrame plant hangers, and more. Camille Binet-Dezert's takes an eco-responsible approach, repurposing old fabrics, reusing vegetable peels, and utilizing nature's gifts to their fullest. Color charts show more than 20 common plants that will give you a beautiful range of dyes.....

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Allies at war : how the struggles between the Allied powers shaped the war and the world

Bouverie, Tim, 1987- author.

A fascinating look at the complex relationships between the Allied powers-far more fraught than we understood-- that defined the course of World War II and the world beyond, from critically acclaimed author of Appeasement Tim Bouverie's Winning the War offers a ground-breaking exploration of the complex relations between the Allied powers during World War II. Far from the lockstep agreement depicted in popular culture or the cozy "special relationship" of the United States and Britain today, Bouverie shows how the wartime alliance was at every turn threatened by mistrust, rivalry, hypocrisy, and deceit, as well as how all the allies, from the very start of the war, were intensely focused on the world that would emerge once hostilities had ceased. At the center of the book is the relationship between the three principal Allies-the British Empire, the Soviet Union and the United States. Beginning with the brief Anglo-French Alliance of 1939-1940 and the tragic consequences of its disintegration, Bouverie follows Britain's desperate quest to acquire allies following the fall of France, and then the functioning of the Grand Alliance after the United States and the Soviet Union joined in 1941. Though the alliance was dominated by the major powers, Bouverie also shows the powerful impact of smaller countries on the course of the war-of the twenty neutral European states at the outbreak of fighting, only six managed to stay out of the war. Featuring a remarkable cast of characters that goes beyond the so-called "Big Three"-Winston Churchill, Franklin D. Roosevelt and Josef Stalin-to the lieutenants and diplomats whose advice was at turns welcomed and rejected, Winning the War offers a remarkable 360 degree view of this tumultuous period. Drawing on sixty-five private archives in Britain and the United States-several of which have never before been accessed by historians-, Bouverie reveals an untold story at the heart of World War II, one that had a profound shape on the world to come.....

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Motherland : a journey through 500,000 years of African culture and Identity.

Pepera, Luke, author.

Historian, archaeologist, and anthropologist Luke Pepera takes us on a personal journey discovering 500,000 years of African history and cultures in order to reclaim and reconnect with this extraordinary heritage. He tackles the question many people of African descent ask - Who are we? Where do we come from? What defines us? And it explores how knowledge of this deeper history might affect current understandings of African identity. Through thematically-linked chapters that explore aspects of African identity from nomadic culture and matriarchal society to beliefs about the afterlife and the tradition of oral storytelling, and interwoven with Luke's own experiences of exploring his Ghanaian family history and his personal questions of identity, this is a comprehensive, relevant and beautifully told new history of Africa, and how it has shaped the world we know today.....

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Please yell at my kids : what cultures around the world can teach you about parenting in community, raising independent kids, and not losing your mind

Lopes, Marina, author.

The difficulty of raising kids in America is well-known--no federally supported parental leave, a lack of mental health support, a crushing combination of workplace pressure and aspirational parental perfection, and the fresh hell that is the playgroup Facebook page. But what if there was another way? The simple fact is that parenting, and specifically motherhood, looks wildly different across nations. Please Yell at My Kids is an around the world journey and a practical guide to rethinking parenting. What can we learn from Brazilian birth parties, Singaporean grandparents, and Danish babies sleeping soundly outside of coffee shops? And how can that be integrated into the lives of American readers, even if we can't hop on a plane and wing our way to the land of paid parental leave? Journalist Marina Lopes travels around the globe, interviewing and learning from parents in Singapore, France, Mozambique, Indonesia, Japan, Sweden and more to provide practical, actionable ways to reimagine parenting in America. At the heart of many global approaches to parenting lies one simple, and not so simple thing: community. In America, parenting is, at best, a dual mission, perhaps with one partner playing the role of sidekick and occasional comic relief. But globally parenthood is more often a team sport, played in the center of a community that helps, supports, and occasionally drives you up the wall. From guiding caregivers through how to define their own non-negotiable values, to navigating tricky conversations with their in-laws, Please Yell at My Kids provides readers with the inspiration and practical tools to build a community of care in their own lives and reimagine parenthood in a joyful new way.....

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Nothing but courage : the 82nd Airborne's daring D-Day mission--and their heroic charge across the La Fière Bridge

Donovan, Jim, 1954- author.

In June 1944, German and American forces converged on an insignificant bridge a few miles inland from the invasion beaches. If taken by the Nazis, the bridge might have gone down in history as the reason the Allies failed on D-Day. The narrow road over it was each side’s conduit to victory. Continued Nazi control over the bridge near an old manoir known as La Fière—one of only two bridges in the region capable of supporting tanks and other heavy armor—would allow the Germans to reinforce their defenses at Utah Beach, one of the five landing areas chosen for Operation Overlord, the Allied invasion of Nazi-held Europe. But because control of the bridge was also essential to moving U.S. troops inland and off the beach, it could not simply be destroyed: it had to be taken—and held—by the Allies. This was part of the formidable mission of the 82nd Airborne, whose lightly armed but superbly trained troopers had dropped behind—and into—German lines five hours before the seaborne assault on Utah. While blocking enemy reinforcements, they had to seize and secure avenues of approach from the beaches to the interior of Normandy, including two bridges over the modest Merderet River and the key crossroads village of Sainte Mère Église. Failure would give Hitler enough time, and the opportunity, to build up the resources necessary to defeat the invasion and turn the tide for the Nazis. The village was taken early on D-Day, and the 82nd endured repeated attacks by much larger German forces. But the bridge at La Fière became a bloody three-day standoff against tanks and artillery that culminated in a near-suicidal charge across it and the narrow 500-yard causeway beyond—straight into the teeth of a fierce German defense ordered to hold it to the last man.​....

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Nothing but courage : the 82nd Airborne's daring D-Day mission--and their heroic charge across the La Fière Bridge

Donovan, Jim, 1954- author.

In June 1944, German and American forces converged on an insignificant bridge a few miles inland from the invasion beaches. If taken by the Nazis, the bridge might have gone down in history as the reason the Allies failed on D-Day. The narrow road over it was each side’s conduit to victory. Continued Nazi control over the bridge near an old manoir known as La Fière—one of only two bridges in the region capable of supporting tanks and other heavy armor—would allow the Germans to reinforce their defenses at Utah Beach, one of the five landing areas chosen for Operation Overlord, the Allied invasion of Nazi-held Europe. But because control of the bridge was also essential to moving U.S. troops inland and off the beach, it could not simply be destroyed: it had to be taken—and held—by the Allies. This was part of the formidable mission of the 82nd Airborne, whose lightly armed but superbly trained troopers had dropped behind—and into—German lines five hours before the seaborne assault on Utah. While blocking enemy reinforcements, they had to seize and secure avenues of approach from the beaches to the interior of Normandy, including two bridges over the modest Merderet River and the key crossroads village of Sainte Mère Église. Failure would give Hitler enough time, and the opportunity, to build up the resources necessary to defeat the invasion and turn the tide for the Nazis. The village was taken early on D-Day, and the 82nd endured repeated attacks by much larger German forces. But the bridge at La Fière became a bloody three-day standoff against tanks and artillery that culminated in a near-suicidal charge across it and the narrow 500-yard causeway beyond—straight into the teeth of a fierce German defense ordered to hold it to the last man.​....

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Simple embroidery : embellish clothes, accessories, and more and create wall art with modern hand-sewn designs

Strutt, Laura, 1979- author.

Laura Strutt presents 35 chic and contemporary projects that range from whimsical cacti and sparkling crystals to minimalist white designs on colored cloth, eye-catching denim embellishments, and elegant mandala wall art. The projects are designed to suit various skill levels, from beginners to experienced embroiderers ready to explore more advanced techniques, and are accompanied by clear, step-by-step instructions and color charts. Packed with expert advice on everything from selecting the perfect palette to mastering finishing techniques, this book also features a comprehensive section on essential stitches.....

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Plant dyes : make your own natural fabric and yarn dyes

Binet-Dezert, Camille, author.

Dive into the colorful world of plant-based dyeing! Are you interested in dyeing fabric with plant-based dyes but don't know where to start? Are you a beginner, or would you like to improve your skills and learn more about plant dyeing and printing techniques? This book offers you a complete approach: from picking plants to dyeing fabrics, from mordanting to creating patterns. Besides creating the dyes, learn shibori techniques, how to make flower and leaf prints, tips for dying yarn, and more. You'll also find step-by-step instructions for 12 unique projects including giving new life to a stained shirt, dying cloth napkins, botanical wall hangings, dyed macrame plant hangers, and more. Camille Binet-Dezert's takes an eco-responsible approach, repurposing old fabrics, reusing vegetable peels, and utilizing nature's gifts to their fullest. Color charts show more than 20 common plants that will give you a beautiful range of dyes.....

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Carpet diem : tales from the world of Oriental rugs

Bradley, George, 1953- author.

A colorful tour through the enthralling world of oriental carpets and its unusual characters that is also an honest and often humorous meditation about beautiful objects and our impulse to collect them... One day, the prizewinning poet George Bradley happened to take note of a carpet that had lain beneath his feet for decades. Carefully studying its weave and pattern, he was astonished by its complexity and allure. He became suddenly fascinated, and his newfound curiosity about oriental rugs sent him on a thrilling adventure, introducing him to a little-known realm in which beauty, artistry, business, and history collide. Carpet Diem chronicles Bradley’s exploration of the world of oriental carpets, one in which he falls in love with a variety of captivating rugs and learns about the cultural background of the people who made them. A journey from innocence to experience, this entertaining account includes his encounters with the dealers, collectors, scroungers, restorers, and connoisseurs who inhabit an exotic and sometimes shady milieu. As he brings together his own story with those of these characters, he also tells some of the history of what is one of the world’s great art forms. Like Scheherazade, Bradley spins tale after tale about the sorts of gorgeous textiles found on the floors of mansions across Europe and America, in the portraits of Titian and Vermeer, in the faraway caves of Central Asia, and in bespoke shops of Manhattan, the Hamptons, and Westport, Connecticut. A narrative that combines the mesmerizing storytelling found in The Arabian Nights with the pilgrimage into history that unfolds in The Silk Road and the dramatic compulsion to possess rare elegance that propels The Orchid Thief, Carpet Diem is an unusual and charming memoir that testifies to the intricate beauty woven into our world. ....

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Scorched earth

Clark, Tiana, author.

SCORCHED EARTH moves between ruins and radical love--fragility and tenderness in the wake of a divorce transform and expand into virtuosic stanzas, full of ache and sweetness. Dive between the borders of ruined and radical love with this lyrical poetry collection that explores topics as expansive as divorce, the first Black Bachelorette, and the art world. Stanzas shift between reverence to irreverence as they take us on a journey through institutional and historical pains alongside sensuality and queer, Black joys.....

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Carpet diem : tales from the world of Oriental rugs

Bradley, George, 1953- author.

A colorful tour through the enthralling world of oriental carpets and its unusual characters that is also an honest and often humorous meditation about beautiful objects and our impulse to collect them... One day, the prizewinning poet George Bradley happened to take note of a carpet that had lain beneath his feet for decades. Carefully studying its weave and pattern, he was astonished by its complexity and allure. He became suddenly fascinated, and his newfound curiosity about oriental rugs sent him on a thrilling adventure, introducing him to a little-known realm in which beauty, artistry, business, and history collide. Carpet Diem chronicles Bradley’s exploration of the world of oriental carpets, one in which he falls in love with a variety of captivating rugs and learns about the cultural background of the people who made them. A journey from innocence to experience, this entertaining account includes his encounters with the dealers, collectors, scroungers, restorers, and connoisseurs who inhabit an exotic and sometimes shady milieu. As he brings together his own story with those of these characters, he also tells some of the history of what is one of the world’s great art forms. Like Scheherazade, Bradley spins tale after tale about the sorts of gorgeous textiles found on the floors of mansions across Europe and America, in the portraits of Titian and Vermeer, in the faraway caves of Central Asia, and in bespoke shops of Manhattan, the Hamptons, and Westport, Connecticut. A narrative that combines the mesmerizing storytelling found in The Arabian Nights with the pilgrimage into history that unfolds in The Silk Road and the dramatic compulsion to possess rare elegance that propels The Orchid Thief, Carpet Diem is an unusual and charming memoir that testifies to the intricate beauty woven into our world. ....

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How to giggle : a guide to taking life less seriously

DeSorbo, Paige, author.

From the popular podcast Giggly Squad, authors and best friends Hannah Berner and Paige DeSorbo share hilarious and heartwarming advice on how to find joy and humor in the mundane... Finding joy and laughter in the mundane can be challenging at times, but Hannah Berner and Paige DeSorbo have mastered the art of not taking life too seriously. Brought together under the bright lights of reality television, these best friends quickly realized that one of the bedrocks of their friendship is their shared experience with social anxiety. As their friendship deepened, they found themselves constantly devolving into laughter, earning them the nickname “The Giggly Squad,” and with that, their superpower—laughing through life’s hardest moments—was born. How to Giggle feels like you’re at a slumber party with your besties giving you juicy advice on sex, flirting, and social media etiquette. You’ll find interactive quizzes, and tips like finding your personal style and wellness hacks. If you’re a longtime Giggler or are simply craving some unfiltered advice to get you through hard times, look no further than How to Giggle and the topics it covers like: -Overcoming awkward situations -Red flags in female friendships and romantic relationships -Using delusion and manifestation to achieve your goals -Decentering men from your life -And more!....

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