For those beginning the road to recovery from drug addiction, alcoholism, overeating, gambling, codependency, and other addictions, this straightforward guide presents definitions and explanations of the terms and concepts commonly used in recovery meetings and literature.
This handsomely illustrated volume will inspire anyone longing for a quiet corner for contemplation. Part One explores how traditional rooms may be furnished, laid out, and decorated to optimize a peaceful ambience. Part Two provides advice on carving out quiet spots from "unseen" spaces like hallways or landings, or creating new ones through ...
Bob Thompson was a figurative expressionist painter, active in literary, musical and artistic circles in New York and Europe from the late 1950s until his death in 1966. This book is devoted to Thompson's life and work in modern American art and African American culture. The author situates Thompson within the context of both contemporary artistic ...
Just as the carefully planned wardrobe can be supplemented year after year, the well-edited home contains the essential building blocks for enduring chic. Essential Home helps you make informed decisions about what to put in your home, and shows how the right choices can streamline your style and save money. Interiors expert Judith Wilson starts ...
Includes information on strategies for every stage of divorce; creating an advisory team that works; negotiating the best financial package one can; and determining what's important and what's not.
These three tales that show how love has a funny way of turning hearts around and leading them down the aisle are collected in one volume. Features French's "MacKenzie's Bride, " Jordan's "Simon's Bride, " and Wilson's "Saturday's Bride." Original.
A gorgeous and practical book--with stunning before-and-after photos--takes the intimidation out of transforming a room by showing readers how to find the inspiration for any decorating project. 200 full-color illustrations.
Published on the occasion of an exhibition at the Institute of Contemporary Art in Boston, "Inside the Visible" presents a gendered reading of more than 30 women artists of vastly different background and experience. The work of important yet previously "invisible" figures is highlighted, alongside the work of established artists, to create a ...
Award-winning original fiction for learners of English. Ikuko goes to England to study English, promising her boyfriend Hiroshi she will return to Japan to marry him. However, in Birmingham Ikuko discovers a whole new world and falls in love with another overseas student. Ikuko's journey across the world not only teaches her about different ways ...
- This hard-working sourcebook helps you create a home that works- Real-life examples, checklists, and photographs demonstrate the basics of great home planning- Covers all the essentials of fuss-free living, from where to position light switches to providing enough storage and seating
- Discover your own home style with the hundreds of do-able ideas in "The Home Style Sourcebook- Over 700 color photographs of real homes, all beautiful examples of true style- From Elegant to Eclectic styles, realistic advice on how to achieve a wide range of looks, whatever your budget
The collective consciousness is turning overwhelmingly green, and many of us are looking to live in a more ecologically sound way. That means introducing natural materials and substances into our home, designing it with energy-saving principles in mind and looking more closely at sustainable sources, as well as recycled materials. Yet it's also ...
Providing information on the current development in library science education, student texts and background reading, this text includes documentation for overseas aid programmes and information for assessing equivalence of qualifications held by professionals from other countries. This volume, focusing on the UK, covers: the emergence of education ...
An interior decorating guide that shows how the reader can develop their own designs. Practical makeovers are combined with creative detail features showing how to create simple finishing touches, from gilding to making a linen blind.
There's an enduring charm to the shabby-chic, Bohemian and ultra relaxed look we now know as Vintage. It's the perfect choice for anyone tired of modern white interiors, ideal for family living, as extra scuffs won't ruin the look, and easy to live with, as there is minimal maintenance. Yet opting for Vintage is also a way of life: once you've ...
To many of us the idea of having children is synonymous with bidding farewell to being in control of our homes. Judith Wilson, mother of two, shows how homes can be adapted for children without surrendering order and good taste--while also ensuring that children have their own wonderful spaces to enjoy. Judith's wise and witty text, combined with ...
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