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Elvis Style is a celebration of theaesthetic world of Elvis Presley. As one of the most significant pop icons ofthe 20th century, Elvis' impact on the music world has been widelydiscussed and analysed. Surprisingly, however, his influence on design andfashion remains largely overlooked. ElvisStyle investigates why Elvis was, and continues to be, an icon of style,focusing on his wonderfully expressive hairstyles, clothes, cars, andinteriors. Elvis Style offers thereader an intriguing and insightful journey though the crazy, cool and at timeskitsch world of a true megastar. Contemporary design experts have been interviewed to offer freshinsights into Elvis' style choices. These include Sex and the City stylist Patricia Fields, costume designer DeborahNadoolman Landis (Michael Jackson's Thriller)Oscar-winning costume designer Mark Bridges (The Artist), the British celebrity hairdresser Trevor Sorbie, AndyLecompte (Madonna's hairstylist), Savile Row tailor Edward Sexton, Andy Spade(Jack Spade and Kate Spade brands) academics from the University ofMississippi, the Victoria & Albert Museum, George Barris (creator of theBat-mobile and Elvis' personal car-customiser) and Hal Lansky of LanskyBrothers (Elvis' favourite tailoringhouse) who has also provided the foreword for Elvis Style. Elvis Style includesaround 150 photos, many of which are full colour and show rarely seen beforeElvis-worn garments, interiors and cars from Elvis' extensive privatecollection.

A bucket list is a list of things to do before you die. This book is a guide to ways to live before you die. Whether you have a bucket list or not, the stories and insights in this book offer you seven clear ways to lighten—and enlighten—your life before you kick the bucket. George Simons and Walt Hopkins (international consultants in their mid-seventies) have learned a lot about living well while getting older—and they generously and intimately share those learnings with men and women concerned about ageing. If you are getting older—or if you know someone who is—this is a provocative, funny, and insightful guide to living a lively and meaningful life as the years go by.“With Mark Twain-like humor and age-old wisdom…it's a guide to kicking out what brings you down and picking up the things that make you happy.”Patrick Schmidt, Strasbourg, France. Author of In Search of Intercultural Understanding.“I think it will be a phenomenon. Justlike people say ‘it's on my bucket list’ I think they will say ‘it’s on myChucket List’ or my Ducket List or whatever.”MarianneErdelyi, Cleveland, Ohio, USA. Coach, trainer, and consultant.

Housing the Future –Alternative Approaches for Tomorrow offers three perspectives on the problems ofhousing today with an eye on tomorrow. It brings together world-leadingpractising architects with academics from seven countries and teams ofinternational students. World leaders in the field of residential design suchas UN Habitat Award winner Avi Friedman present built projects whose designcriteria and aims they lay out in text. Academics from the UK, the USA, Spain,Germany and elsewhere follow these project descriptions with extended essaysfrom a more theoretical perspective but remain focused on the realities ofpractice. Finally, ideas on current housing problems from the next generationof designers are brought together in student projects from Europe and NorthAmerica. With an introduction by Dr Graham Cairns, this book highlights thepractice of residential design internationally at a time when affordablehousing provision is seen as a critical issue by designers, planners and policymakers alike.

In Buildingsare for People: Human Ecological Design, Bill Caplan issues a clarion callfor the design/build professions to expand their concept of sustainable designto be more inclusive of the social, as well as the physical, environment. Doingso, Caplan delivers what might be regarded by some as being nothing less than amanifesto for architects to take heed about doing a better job of interlinkingpeople with ecosystems, at what he calls the “human ecological interface”.Buildings, we are reminded, are much more than physical edifices that are constructed; rather, they can transformand in some cases actually create theambient surroundings that they occupy. Buildings are for People is,as its title states, above all else about our relationships to the builtenvironments we create and inhabit. It is a guidebook for achieving positivechange in the way we reconfigure our world and our place therein. As such, itshould find prominent position on the shelf beside other likeminded and worthytomes, which challenge and encourage us all to do better.

Intended as a ‘one stop shop’ of a veritable who’s who ofleading urban agriculture authors and scholars, this book brings togethermultiple contributions on the design, development, science, and society of therapidly expanding, multi-disciplinary field. The book is accessible, well written,free of jargon, and full of pictures, graphics and charts.Exciting and innovative, IntegratedUrban Agriculture combines original papers and commentary/reflections tothem which make it a perfect candidate for class discussions. The contributorsform an exceptional international, interdisciplinary, expert dream team. Manyof these authors have already been recognised as key contributors to thisliterature. However, the way the book is designed – as a conversation among agroup of scholars, thinkers, authors – allows fresh new insights and addsvibrancy to this volume. It is not a simple how to do UA book. It is athoughtful book about re-imagining urban living, urban livelihoods, and urbanculture through urban agriculture.

From Ice Age to Wetlands – the Lea Valley’s Return to Nature was inspired by theimaginative community-focused project known as Walthamstow Wetlands. TheWalthamstow Reservoirs in Waltham Forest, London are being transformed into anurban wetland nature reserve which will give visitors free access to thewildlife and industrial heritage of this historic area. In this book, Jim Lewishighlights the many and various major events that have helped to shape the LeaValley and its environs. He also takes the opportunity to explain howscientists, engineers, developers and agriculturalists are coming together intheir understanding of the importance of helping industry, agriculture andnature to co-exist by developing new ways of protecting our diminishing naturalresources.Manyof the stories within this book come together to demonstrate how the Lea Valleyregion is a microcosm of global environmental events that have seriousimplications for our planet. The Walthamstow Wetlands project is just oneexample of how the Lea Valley is working to transform the effects of itsindustrial past and give due attention to the natural environment.

With nearly 600 years of history, involving plots, intrigue and paranormal activity, it is surprising that no one has ever before written the definitive history of the Rye House in Hertfordshire. The Rye House – An Investigative History aims to do just that. Through meticulous research, Phil Holland has written this fascinating account, taking the reader from the House’s fifteenth-century origins, through to Tudor times when Catherine Parr spent part of her childhood there; to the Rye House Plot of 1683 – a plan to assassinate King Charles II and the Duke of York; to the widely reported paranormal activity and apparitions; and finally to the present day. The Gatehouse is all that now remains of the fifteenth-century brick-built fortified manor. It is a Grade I listed building and a Scheduled Ancient Monument and as such is protected by law. The Moated Enclosure is considered to be one of the finest examples of the period in Hertfordshire.It is hoped that this book will enthuse people about the Gatehouse and the history of the Rye House, and that they in turn will come to treasure the building and recognise its importance as a piece of our country’s history.

A hunter usestraps to catch his prey but what happens when the prey is also using snares …and his are more sophisticated?LA Detective Oskar Salo investigates a series of gruesome murders all ofwhich point to the work of a serial killer. Salo soon discovers that things arefar more complicated than they first appear, and when his investigationsthreaten to uncover events concerning a case from two decades earlier, in thepre-Rodney King era when things were done a little differently in the LAPD, herisks having everything that he cares about taken away from him.Dark Reaper is a subtle and intelligent exploration of the genre dealingwith the psychology, politics and science of police work in a complex society.

Itstarts in 1969 – 50 years ago – when Elvis was re-discovering himself as anartist, after years in the Hollywood wilderness. He had just performed the 68comeback special – showing that he was still able to excite as a performer.However 1969 was crucial to prove that Elvis was not a golden oldies act, butin fact a contemporary artist and still a relevant chart force. The book looksat those essential 1969 Memphis recordings, it looks at Elvis’ majestic returnto the live stage, and the huge concerts at Madison Square Garden and the AlohaSatellite Show from Hawaii.Althoughmany of Elvis’ countless solid gold hits feature in the book, the author isalso keen to explore the lesser-known album tracks – all of which he feelsdeserves their special place centre stage.Thebook aims to help the reader look at each song in a different light – maybethey will go and play the lesser heard songs and appreciate them in a wholedifferent way after reading the story behind that particular track. If itfurther builds on the fans’ knowledge about Elvis and brings around a biggerappreciation of Presley’s music then the book will have achieved itspurpose.

When Jim Lewis met the directors of the RSA Trust, thecharity responsible for the concept and the running of Enfield Island Village,in January 2015, it was to discuss the commissioning of a book that would tellthe story of the former government controlled Royal Small Arms Factory (RSAF)after privatisation and closure in 1987. However, during discussions it soonbecame clear, with the impending two-hundredth anniversary of the birth of theEnfield Lock armoury, that a unique opportunity existed to link the story ofthe RSAF site with the founding of the RSA Trust. And as one Trust director putit, this is the classic story of "from swords into ploughshares". Surprising asit may seem, the story of the birth of the Enfield Lock armoury in 1816 and themethods of manufacture that then existed within the British small arms industryhas never been completely told. At the time of writing thisbook the author wanted, in the two-hundredth anniversary year of the foundingof the RSAF, to commemorate the contribution made to our armed forces by theformer workforce which, by their skills and dedication, helped keep Britainsafe during times of world instability. Also I wanted to acknowledge thecontribution made to our community by the four founding fathers of the RSATrust that has benefited so many worthwhile good causes. In a world full ofincreasingly depressing news it is uplifting to have the opportunity to writeabout a group of four local businessmen who had the vision, courage andtenacity to take on the mammoth task of rescuing a Grade II listed buildingthat no sane entrepreneur would have contemplated taking on and turn it into avibrant sustainable business for the benefit of the local community. The modelcreated pays a service charge into a limited liability company, RSA IV, whichin turn transfers the surplus to the not-for-profit RSA Trust which is thenable to fund many community good causes.

Missingis the story of two brothers lost in twodifferent theatres of war. The story of two ordinary local lads and their extraordinarycontribution to the war effort.Harry was a bomber command pilot in1939-40. At a time when the fighter squadrons were rightly earning thegratitude of a nation, Harry and his colleagues were carrying out no less aservice in their efforts to halt the advance of the German war machine acrossEurope. Harry carried out observation and bombing missions against army and navytargets in France and Norway. William, the older brother had joined the RoyalArtillery in 1930. After periods of duty in Aden and Hong Kong he wastransferred to Singapore in 1939. When the Japanese launched their ‘impossible’attack on the jewel in Britain’s far eastern crown William was there waitingfor them … but not from the direction they came...Hidden amongst the big stories of World WarTwo are countless smaller ones, that are no less significant to those affected,but are easy for us to overlook. A glass blower and a chemist in their civilianlives, William and Harry Warman were not close. They lived separate lives andfought in separate services but shared a similar fate. Under-equipped andunder-prepared they faced two powerful enemies and paid the ultimate price.

A real-life success story of overcomingadversity coupled with a unique Mind/Body training programme, LONE W*O*L*F is aimed at the 35+ agegroup who want to combat age-related changes, sports men and women looking foran edge in their respective fields, people who despise the gym and want a homeworkout, weight loss groups, sports rehabilitation and back-pain sufferers.Not all exercise classes arecreated equal. SU-FIT, the central programme of LONE W*O*L*F, is the only one of its kind to be endorsed by TheYoga Alliance and hosted at the world's top spas. The mind and body exercisesare achievable - there really is no better way to improve focus,get fit, lose weight and slow the ageing clock.SU-FIT is the gateway to: * Getting your body to a place where youcan feel more confident about yourself. * Lowering your biological age toimprove weight loss-with doable exercises. * Increasing your mobility,flexibility and strength, to combat age-related changes. * Multidisciplinarytraining (physical and psychological) to reduce chronic back pain.

Alexander and the Curly Wurly Caterpillar follows the adventure of the main character Alexander, after he loses his favourite toy ball in a dark and scary bush. Alexander has to crawl in past prickly thorns and flower buds to try and retrieve it. Once in the bush he gets lost, cold, wet and dirty and needs help to get out. With help from a magical caterpillar (and a few magic words) Alexander is saved and returns home with his favourite ball. However, all is not as it seems. When Mum realises Alexander is still muddy and his clothes are torn, Alexander is in trouble again. Educating Through Reading - The book is written to allow children to learn to read through rhyme. The book is written simplistically to allow children to sound words out and recognise them. There is regular repetition of words which allows children to become familiar with larger words having to read them more often. There may be a number of words that they have not read before or do not recognise which is intended to spark conversation. The book has bright illustrations for the younger reader which are eye catching and detailed.

Annabelle and the Talking Squawking Ducks follows the second character in the Alexander Books series – Annabelle – and her journey in learning right from wrong. Annabelle loves feeding ducks but, when it is time to go and have lunch, she wonders if the ducks are still hungry want more. Annabelle knows that stealing is wrong, but after having taken bread from the local café she is met by an elderly wizard duck. He shows her the error of her ways and, by using a bit of magic, he is able to reset her error and help Annabelle. When Mum realises Annabelle has snuck away to go back to the ducks … Annabelle is in trouble again!Educating Through Reading – The book is written to allow children to learn to read through rhyme. The simple style allows children to sound words out and recognise them. There is regular repetition of words which allows children to become familiar with larger words, having to read them more often. There may be a number of words that they have not read before or do not recognise – this is intended to spark conversation. The book has bright illustrations for the younger reader which are eye catching and detailed.

Ezekiel is a brave boy who loves adventure. When he hears a noise from under his bed he must investigate. He is transported to a new world, where he meets a very sad monster who is being bullied by other monsters about his appearance. Ezekiel helps the monster and returns home. But he has forgotten one thing and Ezekiel is in trouble again!

As a major contribution to the field of postgraduate activity in drama, theater, and performance, this resource identifies the essential characteristics of practice-based research across a range of countries, contexts, forms, and applications. A vital theory-based guide to such study, topics include locating practice-based research within historical, aesthetic, and educational settings; challenging received ideas of dramatic practice as thesis; distinguishing research from reflection and feelings from findings; and pushing practice-based research into new areas of critical inquiry. The reference includes extensively written case studies of projects from Hala Al-Yamani, Annette Arlander, Robert Germay, Helka-Maria Kinnunen, Felix Nobis, Allan Owens, Helen Paris, Yoni Prior, and Leena Rouhiainen.

What have Evelyn Waugh, George Orwell, Peter Cook,Spike Milligan and, more recently, Chris Morris got in common? They are all Tory anarchists – which soundslike a contradiction in terms – but Peter Wilkin explains why it is not.Surelyconservatism and anarchism are opposites? Tories respect and venerate traditionwhilst anarchists want to smash the system. And how can figures as politicallydistinct as George Orwell and Evelyn Waugh be similar? Part dandy, part fogey,part anti-establishment satirist, sometime nostalgist for lost empire, the Toryanarchist is a walking contradiction, with only his distrust of allpoliticians, ideologies and utopias to keep him together. From Cobbett andSwift through to Chris Morris, The Strange Case of Tory Anarchismexplores an awkward strain of good-old-fashioned Englishness that refuses toconform.

Rather than focus on the actions of the coach, this handbook places relationships—to one’s self and to others—at the heart of the coaching activity. Beginning with an explanation of relational coaching, including its principles and practices, this account goes on to describe the evolution of the relational turn in executive coaching. Based on the descriptions of robust pieces of research into what works in coaching, which were carried out in three different countries—the United States, Canada, and the UK—this book brings sophisticated psychological thinking to the business context of executive coaching, thus deepening the experiences of being an executive coach in the modern marketplace.

For at least two decades, people have been working together virtually, their interactions enabled and mediated by communication technology;based on years of research, this book summarises what it takes to lead effectively in the virtual space.

Written from various perspectives - international actors, directors, playwrights, academics, dancers, and artists - this book examines and celebrates 14 theater events from a dozen countries.