Lucy Baker – författare

A funny, fully-illustrated guide to the thorny world of modern dating – the perfect Christmas stocking filler.From ghosting to catfishing, breadcrumbing to orbiting…As if finding ‘the one’ wasn’t hard enough, the world of app dating has brought with it a whole host of new pitfalls.Now, Lucy Baker is here to save the day. Taking us from setting up your profile to what not to say on the first date, this is everything you need to know to turn those swipes from the left to the right.

Kids are deeply concerned about the state of their world. These titles show how the environment was damaged and how it can be repaired.

Kids are deeply concerned about the state of their world. These titles show how the environment was damaged and how it can be repaired.

The New York City-based Fat Witch Bakery recipe collection of the best brownies, blondies, and other bars perfect for holiday baking and bake sales. Fat Witch brownies are a chocolate obsession, not just for the locals from New York City, but also for the many tourists who visit Chelsea Market. Patricia Helding and staff bake tender, moist, classic, and decadent morsels that people are willing to wait in line to buy. And following on the heels of Fat Witch Brownies, which revealed the author''s secret recipe, comes her new personal collection of yummy brownies, blondies, barks, bars, and more, along with tips and tricks for packaging and selling them at your next bake sale.Here are mouthwatering recipes for Pecan Caramel Brownies; Red Velvet Brownies; Five Layer Chocolate Bars; Jelly Blondies; Cinnamon Bars; Pumpkin Oatmeal Bars; Coconut Macadamia Cookies; uniquely grownup flavors like Fruitcake Brownies and Rum Raisin Spice Bars; and even gluten-free treats like Meringue Drops and Almond Flour White Chocolate Cookies. Packed with astonishingly good, easy-to-bake recipes that will leave your family and friends agog, Fat Witch Bake Sale will be the go-to recipe source for bake sale season—or anytime.

This book focuses on how the abject spectacle of the ‘monstrous feminine’ has been reimagined by recent and contemporary screen horrors focused on the desires and subjectivities of female monsters who, as anti-heroic protagonists of revisionist and reflexive texts, exemplify gendered possibility in altered cultures of 21st century screen production and reception. As Barbara Creed notes in a recent interview, the patriarchal stereotype of horror that she named ‘the monstrous-feminine’ has, decades later, ‘embarked on a life of her own’. Focused on this altered and renewed form of female monstrosity, this study engages with an international array of recent and contemporary screen entertainments, from arthouse and indie horror films by emergent female auteurs, to the franchised products of multimedia conglomerates, to 'quality' television horror, to the social media-based creations of horror fans working as ‘pro-sumers’. In this way, the monograph in its organisation and scope maps the converged and rapidly changing environment of 21st century screen cultures in order to situate the monstrous female anti-hero as one of its distinctive products.

This book focuses on how the abject spectacle of the ‘monstrous feminine’ has been reimagined by recent and contemporary screen horrors focused on the desires and subjectivities of female monsters who, as anti-heroic protagonists of revisionist and reflexive texts, exemplify gendered possibility in altered cultures of 21st century screen production and reception. As Barbara Creed notes in a recent interview, the patriarchal stereotype of horror that she named ‘the monstrous-feminine’ has, decades later, ‘embarked on a life of her own’. Focused on this altered and renewed form of female monstrosity, this study engages with an international array of recent and contemporary screen entertainments, from arthouse and indie horror films by emergent female auteurs, to the franchised products of multimedia conglomerates, to ''quality'' television horror, to the social media-based creations of horror fans working as ‘pro-sumers’. In this way, the monograph in its organisation and scope maps the converged and rapidly changing environment of 21st century screen cultures in order to situate the monstrous female anti-hero as one of its distinctive products.

This book focuses on how the abject spectacle of the ‘monstrous feminine’ has been reimagined by recent and contemporary screen horrors focused on the desires and subjectivities of female monsters who, as anti-heroic protagonists of revisionist and reflexive texts, exemplify gendered possibility in altered cultures of 21st century screen production and reception. As Barbara Creed notes in a recent interview, the patriarchal stereotype of horror that she named ‘the monstrous-feminine’ has, decades later, ‘embarked on a life of her own’. Focused on this altered and renewed form of female monstrosity, this study engages with an international array of recent and contemporary screen entertainments, from arthouse and indie horror films by emergent female auteurs, to the franchised products of multimedia conglomerates, to 'quality' television horror, to the social media-based creations of horror fans working as ‘pro-sumers’. In this way, the monograph in its organisation and scope maps the converged and rapidly changing environment of 21st century screen cultures in order to situate the monstrous female anti-hero as one of its distinctive products.

Planning your dream wedding shouldn't feel like walking blindfolded through a maze of pricing surprises and hidden fees. Every day, engaged couples face overwhelming decisions about costs, leaving them to wonder if they're paying too much or falling for common pricing traps. In today's wedding market, where the average celebration can easily soar past $30,000, understanding what constitutes a fair price has never been more crucial.This comprehensive guide pulls back the curtain on wedding industry pricing, giving you the insider knowledge you need to make informed decisions about every aspect of your celebration. You'll learn exactly what drives the cost of wedding photography, why some venues charge triple the price of others, and how to spot the difference between premium service and premium markup. Through real-world examples and detailed breakdowns, you'll understand the true cost behind each service, helping you budget wisely and negotiate confidently.Beyond just numbers, this book equips you with practical strategies for maximizing your wedding budget without compromising your vision. You'll discover the best times to book each vendor for optimal pricing, which "e;must-have"e; extras you can actually skip, and how to spot genuine deals versus too-good-to-be-true offers that could leave you disappointed on your big day. Whether you're planning a luxury celebration or an intimate gathering, you'll learn how to allocate your budget effectively and ensure you're getting genuine value for every dollar spent.Drawing from hundreds of real weddings across different budget levels, this guide helps you understand what other couples actually paid and what they got for their money. You'll gain insights into pricing variations by season, location, and service level, allowing you to make apples-to-apples comparisons as you evaluate vendors. Most importantly, you'll learn which areas of your wedding are worth the splurge and where you can save without guests ever noticing the difference.Written with real couples in mind, this essential planning companion addresses the questions you're afraid to ask and the concerns keeping you up at night. Whether you're just starting your planning journey or already in the thick of vendor negotiations, this guide will give you the confidence to make smart financial decisions and create the celebration you've always imagined without the fear of being overcharged or underserved. Stop stressing about wedding costs and start planning with confidence – your path to a beautiful, fairly priced wedding starts here.