Download or read book Strange Country written by Mark Dapin and published by Pan Australia. This book was released on 2008-11-01 with total page 395 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This book is about the people I met as I crisscrossed Australia by train and plane and L-plated car: the undefeated dreamers and wild-hearted romantics, the obsessed hobbyists and beautiful failures. It is about heroes and legends, illusions, delusions and hope, and one or two men with shit for brains who ought to be locked up." As anyone who's ever read Mark Dapin's column and features in Good Weekend knows, he's an immensely funny, acute and vivid observer of Australian life. In Strange Country, he takes us on a journey through a very different Australia - a country that's eccentric, puzzling, big-hearted, small-minded, nostalgic and sometimes just plain mad. From the last travelling boxing tent to feral urban sewer rats to Vietnam Veteran bikies and the annual Parkes Elvis Festival, his writing illuminates the stranger side of Australian life in a travel book like no other.

Download or read book Yvain written by Chretien de Troyes and published by Yale University Press. This book was released on 1987-09-10 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The twelfth-century French poet Chrétien de Troyes is a major figure in European literature. His courtly romances fathered the Arthurian tradition and influenced countless other poets in England as well as on the continent. Yet because of the difficulty of capturing his swift-moving style in translation, English-speaking audiences are largely unfamiliar with the pleasures of reading his poems. Now, for the first time, an experienced translator of medieval verse who is himself a poet provides a translation of Chrétien’s major poem, Yvain, in verse that fully and satisfyingly captures the movement, the sense, and the spirit of the Old French original. Yvain is a courtly romance with a moral tenor; it is ironic and sometimes bawdy; the poetry is crisp and vivid. In addition, the psychological and the socio-historical perceptions of the poem are of profound literary and historical importance, for it evokes the emotions and the values of a flourishing, vibrant medieval past.

Download or read book Reader s Digest 99 Cent Solutions written by Reader's Digest and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2021-06-29 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What's in the aisles of your favorite dollar store and how can you use them in multiple ways? 99 Cent Solutions contains 1465 smart and frugal uses for everyday items that save you time and money. 99 Cent Solutions helps you save money, time and aggravation with 1465 ways to use common, everyday items found at the dollar store, grocery store or hardware store! Save money on groceries, health and beauty, cleaning supplies, housewares, tools and more. Did you know you can... -Use bubble wrap to protect freshly planted trees? -Use ketchup to make copper glow? -Use a bandage to in place of a thimble? -Use a bungee cord as a yoga strap? -Use a party balloon as an ice pack? -Use baking soda between paving stones to keep weeds away? Chapters: -Groceries -Healthy & Beauty - Outdoor Spaces -Cleaning & Home Supplies -Housewares -Notions -School & Party Supplies -Tools

Download or read book Ocean Puzzles written by Highlights and published by Highlights Press. This book was released on 2020-06-09 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dive deep with this Hidden Pictures puzzle book! Featuring over 100 underwater scenes and more than 1,900 hidden objects, this book is packed with hours of seek-and-find fun for ocean-loving puzzlers. With illustrations of aquatic adventures, beach parties, and other fishy fun, kids 6 and up will love puzzling their way through this activity book. Each puzzle in this book is carefully designed to engage and challenge children while honing their concentration skills, attention to detail and visual perception. Plus, the black-and-white Hidden Pictures puzzles double as coloring pages for even more entertainment. This 144-page book is great for travel, after-school fun or screen-free entertainment on rainy days. Kids love working to achieve a goal, and every puzzle solved encourages them to take on new challenges. Like all Highlights products, Ocean Puzzles is well thought out, well constructed and visually appealing to bring kids meaningful benefits and maximum fun.

Download or read book The Martha Manual written by Martha Stewart and published by Harvest. This book was released on 2019 with total page 403 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The time-tested, Martha-approved strategies in this book will help you organize, celebrate, clean, decorate... and any number of other life skills. -- adapted from back cover

Download or read book Wallpaper in America written by Catherine Lynn and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 1980 with total page 570 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing on the extensive collections of the Cooper-Hewitt Museum, the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of Design, as well as from sources across America and Europe, the author documents the changing tastes in pattern and color preferences. Richly illustrated with 102 color plates and over 245 black and white photographs, this book is a stunning achievement.

Download or read book Beginner s Guide to DIY Home Repair written by Jo Behari and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2021-01-01 with total page 381 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: • Beginner’s reference guide to household repairs and simple renovations. • Teaches basic DIY skills and provides guidance to get the job done. • Simple presentation for the DIY novice, young renters, and first-time homeowners. • Authors are experienced DIY experts.

Download or read book Charles Pettigrew First Bishop elect of the North Carolina Episcopal Church written by Bennett H Wall and published by Hassell Street Press. This book was released on 2021-09-10 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. To ensure a quality reading experience, this work has been proofread and republished using a format that seamlessly blends the original graphical elements with text in an easy-to-read typeface. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Download or read book Christmas at Historic Houses written by Patricia Hart McMillan and published by Schiffer Publishing. This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: History is brought to life in many historic houses, especially at Christmas time, when special decorations help to welcome the social season and visiting guests. In this revised second edition, learn history and local customs through engaging text and over 420 color photos. Costumed guides interpret Christmas traditions in some of the thirty specially decorated houses that are featured from across America. Both magnificent estates and simple residences offer a variety of styles, tastes, and ideas to inspire your own celebrations. See preserved buildings with illuminated gardens, inviting dining halls, and stunning interiors. Enjoy the many efforts on display here that help to make the Christmas season a magical time of sharing, caring, and gratitude.

Download or read book Vinegar written by Maria Costantino and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contains sections on how to use vinegar in the laundry, DIY, gardening, health and beauty, pet care and of course in the kitchen. This book provides many hints, tips, advice and recipes with vinegar.

Download or read book Princess Sudoku 9x9 Puzzle Book for Children Easy Level 8x10 Puzzle Book Activity Book written by Sheba Blake and published by . This book was released on 2020-11-16 with total page 30 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get your pencils out and keep a pencil sharpener close by! Take a break, relax, and do a little puzzling. Sudoku puzzles are fun and engaging, while providing your brain with a little stimulation! Sudoku create a path of logic and imagination! These puzzles have been selected with relaxation in mind. They provide a fun challenge without being too difficult. The difficulty level of these puzzles are considered "easy", but prepare to be pushed to your path-finding limits here! Why You'll Love This Book: - Contains 36 puzzles. - Solutions are included in the back of book. - Age appropriate puzzles for elementary school and middle school age kids 6 years and up. - A nice sized format (8" x 10") for small hands to enjoy. So if your you or your child loves to solve puzzles, then order your copy today!

Download or read book The New Eighteenth Century Home written by Michèle Lalande and published by Harry N. Abrams. This book was released on 2011-05-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Exploring interiors of breezy elegance, where Pop Art and industrial design mingle with patinaed highboys and carved candelabra, this book reinvents classic elements of French style, making the old new all over again.

Download or read book Post Beam Dreams written by Lisa Glennon and published by Schiffer Publishing Limited. This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This home building guide offers countless home design and construction ideas for several architectural styles : barn homes, carriage houses, classic farmhouses, cottages, bungalows, coastal retreats, and mountain homes. -- Publisher's description.

Download or read book Cheekwood written by Leslie B. Jones and published by Rizzoli International Publications. This book was released on 2021-04-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This richly illustrated book explores Cheekwood, a 55-acre destination in Nashville, Tennessee, one of the finest American Country Place Era estates in the nation. One of the finest remaining American Country Place era estates in the nation, Cheekwood is a 55-acre historic estate, comprised of a botanical garden, arboretum, and museum with historic rooms and art galleries in Nashville, Tennessee. Formerly the family home of Leslie Cheek and his wife Mabel Wood, investors in the family Maxwell House Coffee Business, the extraordinary 1930s estate designed by Bryant Fleming features a Georgian mansion, formal gardens, and expansive views and vistas. Today, Cheekwood serves the public showcasing 12 distinct gardens, 7,000 works in its permanent collection as well as travelling exhibitions, and a mile-long woodland trail featuring modern and contemporary outdoor sculpture. This richly illustrated book explores its historic origins as a private estate and traces its evolution as a public institution to the beloved destination that it is today.

Download or read book Country Furniture written by Aldren A. Watson and published by W W Norton & Company Incorporated. This book was released on 2005-11-29 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An introduction to country woodworking traditions provides sample workshop designs, practical advice on tools and equipment, and an overview of woodworking methods that illustrates the step-by-step process of furniture design from a historical perspective. Reprint. 10,000 first printing.

Download or read book The Splendor of St Petersburg written by Thierry Morel and published by Rizzoli Publications. This book was released on 2019-09-10 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An unprecedented tour of the most stunning and architecturally significant palatial homes of Russia's nobility, many not previously photographed and inaccessible to visitors. This luxurious presentation takes the reader on a breathtaking tour through the most magnificent mansions in St. Petersburg, Russia, built by the prerevolutionary aristocracy. Palaces of St. Petersburg reflects the unparalleled access and meticulous research of the authors, showcasing private residences that are unsurpassed in their historical importance and artistic grandeur. From the world-renowned Yusupov Palace, where Count Yusupov, famous for killing Rasputin, carried out his courtly duties, to the Polovtsov Palace, its unassuming facade concealing one of the most spectacular interiors of St. Petersburg, these residences have been an integral part of Russian history. This volume gives readers a glimpse into the interiors of these family homes with their sweeping marble staircases and grand rooms with elaborate parquet floors, intricate moldings, and mosaic details, enriched with sculptures and tapestries. All-new photography--as well as archival images showing the rooms and art collections as they existed in the day--celebrate the enduring beauty and exquisite restorations of these masterpieces, which reflect a lost way of life.

Download or read book Halloween Sudoku for Kids written by V. T. A. Publishing and published by . This book was released on 2020-09-09 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Halloween Sudoku Puzzle Book for Kids | Great as a Gift! Get your game on with these Halloween-themed puzzles. With this beautifully designed Large Print Halloween Sudoku Puzzle Book your kids will have hours of spooky fun! Get your copy and enjoy the challenge:* 60 puzzles * Three Difficulty Levels: Easy, Medium and Hard * Large Print 8.5x11in