Feminism is one of the most important perspectives from which visual culture has been theorized & historicized over the past forty years Challenging the notion of feminism as a unified discourse this second edition of The Feminism & Visual Culture Reader assembles a wide array of writings that address art film architecture popular culture new media & other visual fields from a feminist perspective The essays 40 of which are new to the second edition are informed by the authors& deep attention to historical geographical & disciplinary contexts as well as by cutting edge concerns such as globalization diasporic cultural shifts developments in new media technologies & intersectional identity politics The Feminism & Visual Culture Reader combines classic texts with six specially commissioned pieces all by leading feminist critics historians theorists artists & activists Articles are grouped into thematic sections each of which is introduced by the editor Providing a framework within which to understand the shifts in feminist thinking in visual studies as well as an overview of major feminist theories of the visual this reader also explores how issues of race class nationality & sexuality enter into debates about feminism in the field of the visual ...

A unique protection principle invented by the author The most innovative technique to enter the field of protection for many years 160 pages b&w photographs Thompson Geoff ...

Success is not founded on miracles but is almost always the product of a clear concept-the pinnacle of an ambitious even stridently innovative idea However the aura of Ferrari does indeed approach the miraculous What lies behind this phenomenon? What is the source of fascination for a brand whose creative designs are internationally recognized & enthusiastically received? First even today-70 years after the company was founded-the miracle of Ferrari is still due in large part to the personality of Il Commendatore Enzo Ferrari Patience passion & being hard on himself & those around him gave the brand under the emblem of the Cavallino Rampante the power to become what it is today sheer fascination on four wheels Second the long list of international racing victories is equally important There is no class no competition that Ferrari did not set its sights on & win more or less immediately during the company's last 70 years Finally Ferrari is synonymous with aesthetics elegance & trend-setting design The true value of a brand & its products is measured in the currency of impassioned devotion This is the third & perhaps most vital element confirming the Ferrari miracle The Ferrari Book
- Passion for Design traces the evolution of the miracle & lets us experience passion given automotive form in a large & engrossing format
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A heartwarming saga of secrets friendships & wartime spirit at the height of World War 2 For fans of Daisy Styles Sheila Newberry & Lyn Andrews A young German girl finds friendship camaraderie & even love while working on Hampshire's south coast ferries
- but will her new friends desert her if her nationality comes to light?'A gripping story packed with darkness & light love & friendship greed & betrayal' Lancashire Evening Post on The Factory Girls Vee Smith is 22 when she starts work on Gosport's ferries taking a job left vacant by the men gone off to war She soon makes friends with the other women workers & together they enjoy nights out dancing in Gosport
- keeping their spirits up despite the hard work rationing & heavy bombing Vee even feels herself falling for Sam the skipper of the ferry & her unhappily married boss But Vee has a secret her real name is violetta Schmidt & she is half-German If her true nationality is discovered she & her mother could find themselves interned as enemy aliens
- if their German-hating neighbours or worse Eddie the man Vee ran away from after he got her false papers don't hurt them first Will Vee be able to keep her secret safe & find some peace with Sam & her friends even in the midst of war?


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' Vanishing It's a powerful word that A powerful word' Armagh 1981 The Carney farmhouse is a hive of activity with preparations for the annual harvest A day of hard work on the land & a traditional night of feasting & celebrations lie ahead But this year they will be interrupted by a visitor This family can take care of its own The new play from the writer of multi-award-winning modern classic Jerusalem The Ferryman premieres at the Royal Court London in April 2017 directed by Sam Mendes ...

How does Nature work? When one looks closely at the enormously complex web of life it is impossible not to be caught by the wonder of how all living things
- including rocks & crystals
- are interconnected Just as there is thought behind action so there is energy behind matter Schauberger is able to demonstrate how Nature works because he has been able to observe & describe how its energies manifest & produce the material world

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Professor Mary Wingfield is one of Ireland's foremost fertility experts & she has helped hundreds of people to conceive over the last thirty years In The Fertility Handbook she has created an up-to-date & authoritative guide for anyone who wants to maximise their chance of pregnancy This book provides a clear & holistic approach to fertility including Understanding your body & maximising your chances of conceiving naturally A pre-conception plan with sections on lifestyle nutrition & the role of stress The common (and uncommon) causes of fertility problems in both men & women Demystifying complex treatments such as IVF IUI & egg freezing Up-to-date information on ethics funding & the law both nationally & internationally Options for single people & same-sex couples from a modern perspective Insightful testimonials from patients dealing with fertility problems & the emotional impact of treatment The Fertility Handbook is a must-read for anyone planning a pregnancy now or in the future All royalties from the sale of this book will be donated to the Merrion Fertility Foundation which funds fertility treatment Mary Wingfield is a leading light in fertility treatment in Ireland for over a generation If you are looking to know more about maximising your fertility having a baby or what to do if you're having problems this book is a really good read Dr Ciara Kelly
- Alive & Kicking Newstalk Wonderfully accessible & hugely informative Whether seeking or delivering care for infertility this book will be invaluable' Dr Rhona Mahony Master National Maternity Hospital
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Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 or region free DVD player in order to play The BAFTA Award winning creators of THE INBETWEENERS invite you to the mother of all music festivals this summer pack your bags grab your wellies & don t forget your tent! When Nick's (Joe Thomas) girlfriend dumps him at graduation he has a colossal meltdown in front of the entire university He's convinced his life is over but his best mate Shane (Hammed Animashaun) has the perfect solution three days at an epic music festival With the help of festival aficionado; & certified oddball Amy (Emmy Award nominee Claudia O Doherty) Shane tries to get Nick to embrace the music the mayhem & the mud THE FESTIVAL
- a comedy about friendship growing up & going mad in a field Actors Joe Thomas Hammed Animashaun Claudia O' Doherty Hannah Tointon Jemaine Clement Directors Iain Morris Format PALRegion Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe Read more about DVD formats) Number of discs 1
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Please note this is a region 2 DVD & will require a region 2 (Europe) or region Free DVD Player in order to play The BAFTA Award winning creators of THE INBETWEENERS invite you to the mother of all music festivals this summer pack your bags grab your wellies & don t forget your tent! When Nick's (Joe Thomas) girlfriend dumps him at graduation he has a colossal meltdown in front of the entire university He's convinced his life is over but his best mate Shane (Hammed Animashaun) has the perfect solution three days at an epic music festival With the help of festival aficionado; & certified oddball Amy (Emmy Award nominee Claudia O Doherty) Shane tries to get Nick to embrace the music the mayhem & the mud THE FESTIVAL
- a comedy about friendship growing up & going mad in a field
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This book applies to all festivals
- literary music folk jazz food arts
- big & small It explains how to get a festival started

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