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Women have always gardened, but our stories have been buried with our work. Alice Vincent is on a quest to change that: to understand what encourages women to go out, work the soil, plant seeds and nurture them, even when so many other responsibilities sit upon their shoulders. To recover the histories that have been lost among the soil and to understand women's lives, their gardens and what the ground has offered them.
Wise, curious and sensitive, Why Women Grow follows Alice in her search for answers, with inquisitive fronds reaching and curling around the intimate anecdotes of others.
'Funny, angry, urgent. Ghodsee is going to start a revolution' Daisy Buchanan, author of The Sisterhood A witty, fiercely intelligent exploration of why capitalism is rigged against women and what we can do about it.
Unregulated capitalism is bad for women. Socialism, if done properly, leads to economic independence, better labour conditions, better work/family balance and, yes, even better sex.
If you like the idea of such outcomes, then come along for an exploration of how we can change women’s lives for the better.
Why Your 5 Year Old Could Not Have Done That is Susie Hodge’s passionate and persuasive argument against the most common disparaging remark levelled at modern art. In this enjoyable and thought-provoking book, she examines 100 works of modern art that have attracted critical and public hostility – from Cy Twombly’s scribbled Olympia (1957), Jean-Michel Basquiat’s crude but spontaneous ‘LNAPRK’ (1982), to the apparently careless mess of Tracey Emin’s My Bed (1998) – and explains how, far from being negligible novelties, they are inspired and logical extensions of the ideas of their time. She explains how such notorious works as Carl Andre’s Equivalent VIII (1966) – the infamous bricks – occupy unique niches in the history of ideas, both showing influences of past artists and themselves influencing subsequent artists. With illustrations of works from Hans Arp to Adolf Wölfli, Hodge places each work in its cultural context to present an unforgettable vision of modern art. This book will give you an understanding of the ways in which modern art differs from the realistic works of earlier centuries, transforming as well as informing your gallery visits for years to come. Lees meer
Why are we here? What's the point of existence? On the 'big questions' of meaning and purpose, Western thought has been dominated by the dichotomy of traditional religion and secular atheism. In this pioneering work, Philip Goff argues that it is time to move on from both God and atheism. Through an exploration of contemporary cosmology and cutting-edge philosophical research on consciousness, Goff argues for cosmic purpose: the idea that the universe is directed towards certain goals, such as the emergence of life.In contrast to religious thinkers, Goff argues that the traditional God is a bad explanation of cosmic purpose. Instead, he explores a range of alternative possibilities for accounting for cosmic purpose, from the speculation that we live in a computer simulation to the hypothesis that the universe itself is a conscious mind. Goff scrutinizes these options with analytical rigour, laying the foundations for a new paradigm of philosophical enquiry into the middle ground between God and atheism. Ultimately, Goff outlines a way of living in hope that cosmic purpose is still unfolding, involving political engagement and a non-literalist interpretation of traditional religion. Lees meer
Kleuruitgave met illustraties van geneeskrachtige kruiden en kristallen, dromenvangers en diergeesten, magische voorwerpen en mystieke symbolen. De nadruk ligt op het inkleuren van afzonderlijke tekeningen met kleurpotloden en stiften binnen een magisch en spiritueel geïnspireerde beeldwereld. Lees meer
Thank Oz! Discover the wonderful world of Wicked in this stunning pop-up book by world-renowned paper engineer Matthew Reinhart that unfolds and expands to become a 3D map of Oz!
Experience all that is Oz from Munchkinland to dear old Shiz, before hopping a train to the vibrant Emerald City and beyond in this stunning pop-up book, lovingly crafted by Matthew Reinhart. Featuring key locations from Wicked and magical moments from the movie, this intricate pop-up book has truly special surprises on every page. But thats not the only magic found in this book. After closing the final pop-up, readers can open up the magnetic spine to unfold and expand the spreads into a map of Oz, creating a one-of-a-kind experience that is truly Wicked.
Magic in the Making: This spectacular pop-up will feel like real magic as you flip from one intricate scene to the next, revealing one surprise after another as you explore the locations seen in the film.
Return to Oz: Meet Elphaba, Glinda, and all of your favorite characters at every part of the beloved story in stunning artwork by Rui Ricardo.
Fun for Every Fan:Wicked enthusiasts of all ages will delight in experiencing the whimsical spirit of Oz! Lees meer
