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  Glossy - The inside story of Vogue

  Nina-Sophia Miralles

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  Vogue magazine started, like so many great things do, in the spare room of someone's house. But unlike other such makeshift projects that flare up then fizzle away, Vogue burnt itself onto our cultural consciousness.Today, 128 years later, Vogue spans twenty-two countries, has an international print readership upwards of twelve million, and nets over sixty-seven million monthly online users. Uncontested market leader for a century, it is one of the most recognizable brands in the world and a multi-million dollar money-making machine. It is not just a fashion magazine, it is the establishment. But what—and more importantly who—made Vogue such an enduring success?Glossy will answer this question and more by tracing the previously untold history of the magazine, from its inception as a New York gossip rag, to the sleek, corporate behemoth we know now. This will be a biography of Vogue in every sense of the word, taking the listener through three centuries, two world wars, plunging failures, and blinding successes, as it charts the story of the magazine and those who ran it.

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  The Big Book of Women's Trivia

  Alicia Alvrez

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  Funny facts, stunning stats, and historical tidbits about the female of the species.Did you know that . . . Women outnumber men by five to one in shoplifting convictions? The very first Artichoke Queen was Marilyn Monroe in 1947? Diamonds didn’t become a girl’s best friend until the thirteenth century? (Before that, they were for men only.) The first human cannonball was female? The cocktail known as the Bloody Mary was named after a notorious English queen? Research shows that men change their minds two to three times more than women?The Big Book of Women’s Trivia arms you with little-known facts in a fabulous collection that spans history, crosses cultures, and ranges from the silly to the salacious to the truly useful. Chapters include: Women and Their Wardrobes The Body Beautiful—and Not So • Ladies’ Matters of Love • In the Ladies’ Room • Ladies Look at the Animal Kingdom • Women Doing It for Themselves • Saintly Manifestations and Royal Subjects • Women’s Sporting Life • Celebrity Sightings of the Female Variety • and Final Feminine Facts You Absolutely Can’t Live Without.

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  Handbook to the Rivers and...

  George Christopher Davies

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  The Broads are Britain's largest protected wetland and are home to a wealth of wildlife, especially fish and birdlife. They comprise a network of mostly navigable rivers and lakes in the English counties of Norfolk and Suffolk. The lakes (or broads) were originally formed by the gradual natural flooding of medieval peat excavations and cover an area of some 303 square kilometres (117 sq mi).The rivers and broads subsequently evolved to become a system of water-highways linking the City of Norwich and other inland towns such as, Beccles, Belaugh and Barton with the sea-ports of Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft. This is also where the unique Norfolk Wherry, with its shallow draught and distinctive gaff rig with a single, high-peaked sail carried goods and passengers around the Broads area.The Broads have also been a boating holiday destination since the late 19th century and this book is a record of a two week waterborne holiday taken by the author and a friend at the turn of the last century.So, join me if you will, on an auditory cruise around these unique waterways through expansive  landscapes under wide open skies. - Summary by Wikipedia and TND

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  The Ultimate Motor Repair Book -...

  Charles Sinclair, Jordan Byers

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  The Ultimate Motor Repair Book: Understand, Diagnose, and Repair Engines With Ease and Confidence 
  Gentlemen, start your engines—and then let's dive deep to fix them up! Introducing "The Ultimate Motor Repair Book," your one-stop guide to understanding, diagnosing, and repairing engines. Whether you're revving up a classic coupe or a futuristic flyer, this is the Bible of mechanical brilliance you've been waiting for! 
  Diagnostic Detective: Before any repair, comes the diagnosis! Master the art and science of identifying potential problems. With intuitive flowcharts, vivid illustrations, and real-life case studies, diagnosing engine issues will feel less like a chore and more like solving a thrilling mystery. 
  From Basic Fixes to Advanced Overhauls: Whether it's a minor tweak or a major transformation, this book's got you covered. From changing spark plugs to a complete engine overhaul, walk through step-by-step procedures that ensure you get it right—the first time! 
  High-Tech Hacks for the Modern Mechanic: Embrace the future! Delve into the world of electric and hybrid engines, computerized diagnostics, and cutting-edge tools. Equip yourself with the knowledge to handle the engines of tomorrow with the same aplomb as the classics. 
  Engines are the heart of any vehicle. They roar, they purr, and sometimes, they need a little TLC. "The Ultimate Motor Repair Book" isn't just about repair; it's about understanding that rhythm, that pulse, that life underneath the hood. This comprehensive guide marries technical knowledge with hands-on expertise, ensuring that you're ready for any challenge that comes rumbling your way. 
  Rev those intellectual engines, folks. The road to mechanical mastery beckons. So, strap in, turn the page, and let's hit the road to repair-revelry! 🚗🔧🔥📚🛠️🏁🚀📘🎉 
  Ready. Set. REPAIR!

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  The Restaurant - A 2000-Year...

  William Sitwell

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  The acclaimed food critic’s two-thousand-year history of going out to eat, from the ancient Romans in Pompeii to the luxurious Michelin-starred restaurants of today.Starting with the surprisingly sophisticated dining scene in the city of Pompeii, William Sitwell embarks on a romp through culinary history, meeting the characters and discovering the events that shape the way we eat today. The Daily Telegraph restaurant critic and famously acerbic MasterChef commentator, Sitwell discusses everything from the far-reaching influences of the Muslim world to the unintended consequences of the French Revolution. He reveals the full hideous glory of Britain’s post-WWII dining scene and fathoms the birth of sensitive gastronomy in the counterculture of 1960’s America. This is a story of human ingenuity as individuals endeavor to do that most fundamental of things: to feed people. It is a story of art, politics, revolution, desperate need, and decadent pleasure. The Restaurant is jam-packed with extraordinary facts and colorful episodes; an accessible and humorous history of a truly universal subject.

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  Food Heroes - 16 Culinary...

  Georgia Pellegrini

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  From chef, author, and host of Modern Pioneering, a cookbook featuring essays about food artisans committed to local, wild and non-processed cuisine.   In Food Heroes, Georgia Pellegrini introduces readers to the lively stories of artisanal food devotees such as New York mushroom forager Marion Burroughs, French fig collector Francis Honore, fish missionary Jon Rowley in Washington State, and Ugo Buzzio in New York City, one of the last makers of traditional dry-cured sausages in the United States. Filled with colorful anecdotes, photographs, and recipes, this book offers an accessible introduction to the artisanal food movement, and vicarious living for armchair travelers, food lovers, and others who might won­der what it would be like to drop everything and start an olive farm, or who yearn to make and sell their own clotted cream butter. Thirty-two fantastic recipes follow the profiles, and encourage readers to find their own local suppliers.

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