When Betty Friedan produced The Feminine Mystique" in 1963 she could not have realized how the discovery & debate of her contemporaries general malaise would shake up society. Victims of a false belief system these women were following strict social convention by loyally conforming to the pretty image of the magazines & found themselves forced to seek meaning in their lives only through a family & a home. Friedans controversial book about these women
- & every woman
- would ultimately set Second Wave feminism in motion & begin the battle for equality. This groundbreaking & life-changing work remains just as powerful important & true as it was forty-five years ago & is essential reading both as a historical document & as a study of women living in a mans world."

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This sewing book shows you how to create your own feminine wardrobe full of super-cute dresses & tops. The clothes feature wonderful exaggerated bows & elegant frills to give you a uniquely feminine look. There are three themed chapters town party & resort containing stylish clothes to take you effortlessly from the city to the beach. The visual step-by-step instructions are easy to follow & will enable you to make any of the 21 projects with ease. A paper pattern is included in the back of the book. ...

Dandelions & hearing aids a bloodstained cat a Leonardo drawing a corpse with an alibi a truly poisonous letter...just some of the unusual clues that Oxford don/detective Gervase Fen & his friend Inspector Humbleby are confronted with in this sparkling collection of short mystery stories by one of the great masters of detective fiction. ...

This guide to fencing

Includes:: over 100 action photographs demonstration sequences & line drawings to help

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Know the Game Fencing is the perfect introduction to the sport for all ages whether you are a keen club player or beginner. It is packed with expert text clear illustrations & photographs of the professionals in action. The book
Includes:: Equipment & clothing
- step by step throuh the different weapon parts & protective clothing worn Basic movements
- from On Guard to Lunge Fleche & Balestra Scoring
- how to keep score The skills
- step-by-step guide to all the basic skills from holding the foil to parries attacks & defences Variations
- including fencing with foil epee & sabre The Know the Game series is firmly established as the definitive introduction to a wide range of sports & games. Written by the experts you can be sure that they contain everything you need to know to take part.





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(Book). To mark the 60th anniversary of Fender Backbeats introduced a new completely revised third edition of this bestseller. Fender guitars have long been the instruments of choice for artists such as Jeff Beck Eric Clapton Jimi Hendrix & Stevie Ray Vaughan. This book tells the complete story of Fender guitars detailing classics such as the Telecaster Stratocaster & Jazzmaster as well as lesser-known models. Dozens of photos reveal Fenders storied craftsmanship while the text

Includes:: collector details for all models. The reference section lists all models & their statistics. This new edition has been refreshed & updated with 56 extra pages & over 60 new photographs. The main text has added material & has been brought up to date to cover Fenders ever-changing history amid the fascinating developments for the company & its instruments during the eight years since the previous edition.

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Leo Fender produced his first Fender Stratocaster guitar in California in 1954. It featured a striking two-tone sunburst finish with its ash wood grain body selected for its appearance as well as tonal & lasting qualitites & a neck made from one peice of solid maple together with the drop-in assembly of the electronics. From 50s rock n roll through to 70s punk & 90s funk it has played a constant & vital role in the development of music through the latter part of the twentieth century & into the twenty-first. This book traces the history of the Stratocaster & the way in which it developed in countries such as Japan & the UK as well as its native US. ...

Leo Fender launched the Stratocaster electric guitar in 1954 as an upgrade to his revolutionary Telecaster. The ' Strat'
- streamlined
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An in-depth history & celebration of the Tele in honour of its 60th birthday. The Fender Telecaster is not just a guitar
- its
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In series with the best-selling manuals on the Fender Stratocaster & Gibson Les Paul electric guitars this manual covers the Telecaster in detail explaining how to maintain it set it up to get the best sound & repair it when things go wrong or damage occurs. Originally introduced in 1950 as the Broadcaster the Telecaster was the first production electric guitar & remains one of the most popular. Superbly illustrated & designed this manual

Includes:: case studies of key models
- everything from a 1948 prototype to a 2008 'closet classic'
- but also gives appropriate attention to today's affordable Squier versions.



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