Download or read book The Last Collection written by Jeanne Mackin and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2020-08-11 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With World War II looming over Paris, an American woman becomes entangled in the intense rivalry between iconic fashion designers Coco Chanel and Elsa Schiaparelli in this “fascinating” (Hazel Gaynor) novel from the acclaimed author of The Beautiful American. Paris, 1938. Coco Chanel and Elsa Schiaparelli are fighting for recognition as the most successful fashion designer in France, and their rivalry is already legendary. They oppose each other at every turn, in both their politics and their designs: Chanel’s are classic, elegant, and practical; Schiaparelli’s are bold, experimental, and surreal. When Lily Sutter, a recently widowed young American teacher, visits her brother, Charlie, in Paris, he wants to buy her a couture dress—a Chanel. Lily, however, prefers a Schiaparelli. Charlie’s socially prominent girlfriend soon begins wearing Schiaparelli’s designs, too, and much of Paris follows in her footsteps. Schiaparelli offers budding artist Lily a job at her store, and Lily finds herself increasingly involved in the designers’ personal war. Their fierce competition reaches new and dangerous heights as the Nazis and World War II bear down on Paris.
Download or read book Coco at the Ritz written by Gioia Diliberto and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2021-12-07 with total page 287 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A riveting and prismatic novel of the eternally enigmatic Coco Chanel in the aftermath of World War II. Though her name is synonymous with elegance and chic, the iconic Coco Chanel had a complicated dark side, and in late August 1944, as World War II drew to a close, she was arrested and interrogated on charges of treason to France. Many of the facts are lost to history, partly through Chanel's own obfuscation, but this much is known: the charges grew out of her war-time romance with a German spy, and one morning two soldiers from the French Forces of the Interior—the loose band of Resistance fighters, soldiers and private citizens who took up arms in the wake of the Liberation of Paris—led Chanel from her suite at the Ritz Hotel in Paris to an undisclosed location for questioning. What transpired during her interrogation, who was present, and why she was set free when so many other women who’d been involved with German men (willingly or otherwise) had their heads shaved or were imprisoned, remains a mystery. In this brilliantly insightful and compulsively readable novel from the author of I am Madame X, Gioia Diliberto explores the motivations of this complex woman and portrays the gripping battle of wits that could have been her interrogation. Was Chanel truly a collaborator? Though the Occupation of France offered a stark contrast between good and evil, few people are wholly heroes or villains in wartime. Most citizens, as the writer André Gide noted, were like old shoes floating in murky waters: battered and torn, riding the turbulent flow, just trying to survive. By turns raw and vulnerable, steely and flawed, Chanel emerges from these pages as a woman who owns her decisions, no matter the consequences. Rich with history and filled with emotional truths, Coco at the Ritz is a story about the choices one woman made when the stakes were the highest. In today’s world, it is a cautionary tale about the necessity of standing against evil when it stares you in the face.
Download or read book Cleopatra and Frankenstein written by Coco Mellors and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2022-02-08 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The smash National bestseller and Goodreads Choice Award finalist--perfect for readers of Modern Lovers and Conversations with Friends. An addictive, humorous, and poignant debut novel about the shock waves caused by one couple's impulsive marriage. Twenty-four-year-old British painter Cleo has escaped from England to New York and is still finding her place in the sleepless city when, a few months before her student visa ends, she meets Frank. Twenty years older and a self-made success, Frank's life is full of all the excesses Cleo's lacks. He offers her the chance to be happy, the freedom to paint, and the opportunity to apply for a Green Card. But their impulsive marriage irreversibly changes both their lives, and the lives of those close to them, in ways they never could've predicted. Each compulsively readable chapter explores the lives of Cleo, Frank, and an unforgettable cast of their closest friends and family as they grow up and grow older. Whether it's Cleo's best friend struggling to embrace his gender queerness in the wake of Cleo's marriage, or Frank's financially dependent sister arranging sugar daddy dates to support herself after being cut off, or Cleo and Frank themselves as they discover the trials of marriage and mental illness, each character is as absorbing, and painfully relatable, as the last. As hilarious as it is heartbreaking, entertaining as it is deeply moving, Cleopatra and Frankenstein marks the entry of a brilliant and bold new talent.
Download or read book Reliability Data Collection and Use in Risk and Availability Assessment written by Hans-Jörg Wingender and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 722 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reliability data collection and its use in risk and availability assessment is a subject of increasing importance. The founders of EuReDatA, and in particular, Arne Ullman, the originator 'and first Chairman of the Association, recognised the need for a body capable of acting as a catalyst and providing a unified approach to this subject. It is therefore a prevailing objective of the European Reliability Databank Association to initiate and support contact between experts, companies and institutions active in reliability engineering and research. Although the first and principle interest of EuReDatA is reliability data and data banks, the Association is aware that these are tools that are used with others to establish and maintain reliability and safety. It is with this objective that EuReDatA regularly holds conferences and seminars covering a range of reliability topics. C.A. Campbell H.J. Wingender EuReDatA Chairman Organiser, Editor Contents CHAPTER 1: OVERVIEWS Data Situation and the Quality of Risk Assessment (FRG) A. Birkhofer, K. Koberlein (GRS) ..••••....•.•...••.....•.•.. 3 Reliability Engineering in Europe (CEC) G. Volta (JRC-Ispra) •...••••... •...........•••.•....•.••..••. 16 1984: A Year of Industrial Catastrophies.
Download or read book Contingent Convertibles Cocos A Potent Instrument For Financial Reform written by George M Von Furstenberg and published by World Scientific. This book was released on 2014-08-08 with total page 287 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Contingent Convertibles (CoCos) represent debt that is subject to being converted automatically into common equity under pre-specified terms of conversion if the chosen regulatory capital ratio falls to a level triggering conversion. CoCos are that subspecies of contingent capital that references regulatory (Basel III) concepts in its triggers. From 2014, trigger points are set by common equity (Common Equity Tier 1 [CET1]) in percent of risk-weighted assets [RWA] or of more complicated measures of total exposure to a variety of risks, particularly credit risk. This is the first comprehensive book on CoCos, an innovative instrument that has attracted growing attention since it was first issued in 2009.The book is mostly concerned with going-concern ‘recovery-’ rather than ‘resolution-’ CoCos, because avoiding failure and costly disruption of financial networks without government financing is the first order of business. CoCos hold a high promise of providing fully loss-absorbing equity capital when it is most needed and least available to financial institutions. Yet, having grown out of the 2007-2009 financial crisis, they are still an ‘infant’ reform instrument in many respects. Few of the instrument's design features (or even the rating, regulatory, and tax treatments) are entirely settled. This book seeks to move the discussion toward, and then past, the main decision points so that CoCos can prove their value for contingency planning and self-insurance all over the world. It is intended to increase the ability of issuers and investors to analyze and understand the different kinds of CoCos.
Download or read book Insect Conservation and Islands written by Tim R. New and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2008-06-19 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A series of original papers and reviews dealing with the peculiarities of island insects and their conservation in many parts of the world. Contributions to this special issue of Journal of Insect Conservation range from biogeographical analyses and ecological features of island insects and their evolution to the variety of concerns for their wellbeing, and practical conservation through a variety of, sometimes novel, approaches. They provide a valuable and up-to-date resource for entomologists and conservation practitioners.
Download or read book Notes on the Botany of Cocos Island written by Alban Stewart and published by . This book was released on 1912 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book A New Palm from Cocos Island Collected on the Presidential Cruise of 1938 written by Orator Fuller Cook and published by . This book was released on 1939 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Davy Jones Locker An Ultimate Pirate Collection 80 Novels Adventure Stories in One Edition written by Jules Verne and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-11-25 with total page 8581 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Davy Jones' Locker: An Ultimate Pirate Collection encapsulates the thrilling essence of adventure and the eternal allure of the high seas across a broad spectrum of literary achievements. This expansive anthology brings together over 80 novels and stories, each contributing to a rich mosaic of maritime lore, heroism, and treachery. The collection spans a range of styles from historical narratives to fantastical tales, showcasing legendary works that have shaped the genre of seafaring literature. The sheer diversity within this compendium invites readers into the multifaceted world of pirates, exploring the depths of human ambition, the lust for treasure, and the laws of the sea in a way that no single author could encapsulate. The inclusion of seminal pieces from this vast array of contributors underscores the anthology's significance as a cornerstone of maritime fiction. The assembled authors, including literary giants like Jules Verne, Charles Dickens, and Arthur Conan Doyle, alongside seafaring specialists such as Ralph D. Paine and Captain Charles Johnson, collectively provide an unmatched historical and cultural perspective on pirate lore. Their varied backgrounds, from the forefronts of the literary canon to the specialized niches of naval adventure writing, enrich the anthology's exploration of piracy from multiple angles. These contributors, many of whom lived through the golden age of sail or dedicated their lives to studying it, bring authenticity and depth to the collection, making it a critical convergence of voices that illuminates the era's adventurous spirit and its literary legacy. Davy Jones' Locker is not merely a compilation; it is a gateway to the vast, untamed oceanic past and its narratives, offering readers a unique opportunity to sail alongside some of the most memorable characters in fiction. It is a treasure trove for aficionados of maritime literature, history enthusiasts, and anyone captivated by the romance of piracy. This anthology promises a journey through the tempestuous waters of human nature, driven by the pursuit of freedom, fortune, and the unknown, making it an essential addition to the libraries of those who cherish the thrill of adventure and the craft of storytelling.
Download or read book A Collection of Voyages and Travels Some Now First Printed from Original Manuscripts Others Now First Published in English written by Awnsham Churchill and published by . This book was released on 1732 with total page 880 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book The Coconut Palm Cocos nucifera L Research and Development Perspectives written by V. Krishnakumar and published by Springer. This book was released on 2019-02-15 with total page 850 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Since the publication of "The coconut palm - A monograph" in 1960, considerable information has been accrued on the crop through work at research institutes, international organisations and development agencies. Although coconut cultivation is spread over 93 countries, providing employment and creating livelihood opportunities to 64 million families around the globe, smallholder coconut farmers are now facing numerous challenges. The wide gap between the potential and actual yield is a major concern, and as such it is necessary to disseminate knowledge in order to implement research findings. Coconut research in India, one of the leading coconut producing countries, is celebrating its centenary, making this an opportune time to review the research and development advances and the relevant technologies. This detailed, comprehensive book covers all aspects of coconut, from the origins to cultivation, breeding, physiology and value addition, as well as subjects of topical interest like nutrition and health, biotechnology, and climate change and carbon sequestration. Written by leading experts in the fields it emphasises that the livelihood of the small coconut landholders is the ultimate aim of scientists and developmental agencies, and outlines various important strategies to make coconut farming more remunerative globally. It discusses work in all the major coconut growing countries and outlines suggestions for international cooperation. Research work on the crop is comparatively difficult because of its perennial nature, longevity, height, long juvenile phase, large sized nuts, cross pollination and seed propagation. As these special features necessitate greater investment of resources, time and land, it is all the more imperative that research is not duplicated and the information and experience becoming available around the world is shared so that it can be fully utilised. In this context periodic publications, compiling all the available information on coconut assume greater significance. This book is therefore of great value to researchers, students, extension workers, developmental agencies and progressive farmers.
Download or read book Coconut Genetic Resources written by Pons Batugal and published by Bioversity International. This book was released on 2005 with total page 797 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Coconut Planter s Manual Or All about the Coconut Palm Cocos Nucifera written by and published by . This book was released on 1907 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Report on a Collection of Plants Made in the States of Sonora and Colima Mexico by Dr Edward Palmer in the Years 1890 and 1891 written by Joseph Nelson Rose and published by . This book was released on 1890 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
