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  Author(s):  Ann Douglas  Title:      Terrible Honesty - Mongrel Manhattan in the 1970s  ISBN: 0 333 64688 6  Publisher/place:   Papermac, London  This Edition:  Papermac edition of 1997  First Published: 1995 (Farrar, Strauss and Giroux, New York)  Binding: paperback Number of pages:  605  Weight: 432g  Condition:   Very good   

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Raised in a desperately poor village during the height of China's Cultural Revolution, Li Cunxin's childhood revolved around the commune, his family and Chairman Mao's Little Red Book. Until, that is, Madame Mao's cultural delegates came in search of young peasants to study ballet at the academy in Beijing and he was thrust into a completely unfamiliar world. When a trip to Texas as part of a rare cultural exchange opened his eyes to life and love beyond China's borders, he defected to the United States in an extraordinary and dramatic tale of Cold War intrigue. Told in his own distinctive voice, this is Li's inspirational story of how he came to be Mao's last dancer, and one of the world's greatest ballet dancers. Features Summary Written by the author who was raised in a desperately poor village during the height of China's Cultural Revolution, this book tells the story of how he came to be Mao's last dancer.. Author Li Cunxin Publisher Penguin Books Release date 20090402 Pages 412 ISBN 0-14-104022-X ISBN 13 978-0-14-104022-6

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 11 working days Steven McRae - Dancer in the Fast Lane gives a close up look at the ballet and dance world's newest, flame-haired star. Born and raised in the world of Australia's high octane, drag racing circuit, Steven effortlessly moves between the sophistication of his interpretations of the greatest ballet roles as a Principal of The Royal Ballet to full throttle blasts of tap. Once again photographer Andrej Uspenski has used his exclusive vantage point as a First Artist with The Royal Ballet to give us glimpses of a dancer becoming a true dance supernova. This book features over 70 photographs of McRae at work. Features Summary A thrilling portrait of the work of one of the Royal Ballet's superstar Principal Dancers, Steven McRae. Author Andrej Uspenski Publisher Oberon Books Ltd Release date 20140725 Pages 96 ISBN 1-78319-088-4 ISBN 13 978-1-78319-088-1

Night Dancer Mma has just buried her mother, and now she is alone. She has been left everything. But she's also inherited her mother's bad name. A bold, brash woman, the only thing her mother refused to discuss was her past. Why did she flee her family and bring her daughter to a new town when she was a baby? What was she escaping from? Abandoned now, Mma has no knowledge of her father or her family - but she is desperate to find out. Night Dancer is a powerful and moving novel about the relationship between mothers and daughters, about the bonds of family, about knowing when to fulfil your duty, and when you must be brave enough not to. Presenting a vista of Nigeria over the past half-century, it is a vibrant and heartfelt exploration of one woman's search for belonging.

Paperback. English. Puffin. 2006. In fair/good condition. An extraordinary memoir of a peasant boy raised in rural Maoist China who was plucked from his village to study ballet and went on to become one of the greatest dancers of his generation. In 1961, three years of Mao's Great Leap Forward--along with three years of poor harvests--had left a rural China suffering terribly from disease and deprivation. Li Cunxin, his parents' sixth son, lived in a small house with twenty of his relatives and, along with the rest of his family, subsisted for years on the verge of starvation. But when he was eleven years old, Madame Mao decided to revive the Peking Dance Academy, and sent her men into the countryside searching for children to attend. Chosen on the basis of his physique alone, Li Cunxin was taken from his family and sent to the city for rigorous training. What follows is the story of how a small, terrified, lonely boy became one of the greatest ballet dancers in the world. One part Falling Leaves, one part Billy Eliot, Mao's Last Dancer is an unforgettable memoir of hope and courage.

Subtitle: The Ultimate Treasury of Time Travel Fiction Author: Ann and Jeff Vandermeer Publisher: Head of Zeus (2013) ISBN-10: 1781853908 ISBN-13: 9781781853900 Condition: Very Good. Light wear to DJ edges Binding: Hardcover with dust jacket Pages: 948 Dimensions: 24.5 x 17.5 x 6.5 cm +++ by Ann and Jeff Vandermeer +++ The Time Traveller's Almanac is the largest, most definitive collection of time travel stories ever assembled. Gathered into one volume by intrepid chrononauts and world-renowned anthologists Ann and Jeff VanderMeer, here is over a century's worth of literary travels into past and the future. The Time Traveler's Almanac will reacquaint readers with beloved classics and introduce them to thrilling contemporary examples of the time travel genre. Including stories from Douglas Adams, Isaac Asmiov, Ray Bradbury, William Gibson, George RR Martin, Ursula K. Le Guin, Michael Moorcock and, of course, HG Wells.

Author: Ann Spangler Publisher: Zondervan (2014) ISBN-10: 0310320143 ISBN-13: 9780310320142 Condition: Very Good. Evidence of a price sticker removed on the inside of the back cover. Small crease across the back cover corner. Binding: Softcover Pages: 240 Dimensions: 20.2 x 13.6 x 1.4 cm +++ by Ann Spangler +++ Ann Spangler guides our search for God's perfect peace in daily lives that are often filled with anxiety and fear. Filled with deeply personal stories, Finding the Peace God Promises will help you discover tangible things you can do to experience more of God's peace, no matter your circumstances.

Author: Ann Cluver Weinberg Publisher: NSA Humanist Press (1996) ISBN-10: 0620201894 ISBN-13: 9780620201896 Condition: Very Good. The cover has light rubbing and some scratches with a bit of wear to edges, spine-ends and corners. A few marks on the outside edges of the pages. Light chipping at the top of the spine. Binding: Softcover Pages: 102 Dimensions: 20.8 x 14.5 x 0.6 cm +++ by Ann Cluver Weinberg +++ A collection of Ann Cluver Weinberg's poems.

Author: Ann Harries With Author's Inscription Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing (2005) ISBN-10: 0747578710 ISBN-13: 9780747578710 Condition: Very Good. The cover has some creasing as do the corners and a number of the pages. Reading creases along the spine. Scuffing along cover edges. Some marks on the outside edges of the pages. Binding: Softcover Pages: 376 Dimensions: 23.5 x 15.5 x 3 cm +++ by Ann Harries (With Author's Inscription) +++ An Epic and Spellbinding Historical Novel. It Is the Turn Of The Twentieth Century And War Is Razing The Boer Republics of South Africa to the Ground. This Is  No Place For A  Lady, But In The Midst of These Horrors Is a Group of Women, Each Fighting Her Own Battle. Sarah, an Angelically Nurse From England, Louise, Her Madcap Friend, And The Dynamic Campaigner Emily Hobhouse. As Their Dramas Unfold, So Too Does The History Of The Bloody War - The Events That Turned What Was Intended To Be A Quick Annexation of the Boer Republics Into A Protracted, Savage Conflict; The Involvement of the South African Blacks Promised The Vote If They Joined The British Side; And the Injustices And Deep Inequalities in South Africa Which Lie at the Heart of the Story.

The Fiddler's Leg - Ann Lingard Softcover I combine postage. I also combine postage with petersbooks. For Condition see images below. Please quote order number or name when making a payment  

The Cheetahs of De Wildt - Ann van Dyk's Story ***Signed Copy*** A first edition hardcover published by Struik in 1991 Fawn cover boards with white writing to the spine, binding is tight & strong, foxing to front & rear endpages, SIGNED by the author on the title page, dustjacket is complete, clean & bright Packaging and Postage within South Africa R60.00 Overseas Customers can contact us for a Postal Quotation

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 6 - 13 working days Learn how the seclusion of women can be used as a feminist defense against exploitation--and as an empowering force Internationally acclaimed author Ann Chamberlin's book, A History of Women's Seclusion in the Middle East: The Veil in the Looking Glass is a critical interdisciplinary examination of the practice of seclusion of women throughout the Middle East from its beginnings. This challenging exploration discusses the reasons that seclusion may not be as oppressive as is presently generally accepted, and, in fact, may be an empowering force for women in both the West and East. Readers are taken on a controversial, belief-bending journey deep into the surprising origins and diverse aspects of female seclusion to find solid evidence of its surprising use as a defense against monolithic cultural exploitation. The author uses her extensive knowledge of Middle Eastern culture, language, and even archeology to provide a convincing assertion challenging the Western view that seclusion was and is a result of women's oppression. A History of Women's Seclusion in the Middle East goes beyond standard feminist rhetoric to put forth shocking notions on the real reasons behind women's seclusion and how it has been used to counteract cultural exploitation. The book reviews written evidence, domestic and sacred architecture, evolution, biology, the clan, the environment for seclusion, trade, capital and land, slavery, honor, and various other aspects in a powerful feminist argument that seclusion is actually a valuable empowering force of protection from the influence of today's society. The text includes thirty black and white figures with useful descriptions to illustrate and enhance reader understanding of concepts. A History of Women's Seclusion in the Middle East discusses at length: * prehistoric evidence of seclusion * the sense of honor in the Middle East * a balanced look at the Islamic religion * the true nature of the harem * the reasons for the oppression by the Taliban * the positive aspects of 'veiling' * seclusion as a defense against capitalist exploitation * and other challenging perspectives! A History of Women's Seclusion in the Middle East is thought-provoking, insightful reading for all interested in women's history, feminism, and the history and culture of the Middle East. Features Summary Examines the practice of seclusion of women throughout the Middle East from its beginnings. This work discusses the reasons that seclusion may not be as oppressive as is generally accepted... Author J.Dianne Garner (Author), Ann Chamberlin (Author), Linn Prentis (Author) Publisher Haworth Press Inc Release date 20061017 Pages 314 ISBN 0-7890-2983-9 ISBN 13 978-0-7890-2983-6

This item is sold brand new. It is ordered on demand from our supplier and is usually dispatched within 7 - 12 working days Learn how the seclusion of women can be used as a feminist defense against exploitation and as an empowering force Internationally acclaimed author Ann Chamberlin's book, A History of Women's Seclusion in the Middle East: The Veil in the Looking Glass is a critical interdisciplinary examination of the practice of seclusion of women throughout the Middle East from its beginnings. This challenging exploration discusses the reasons that seclusion may not be as oppressive as is presently generally accepted, and, in fact, may be an empowering force for women in both the West and East. Readers are taken on a controversial, belief-bending journey deep into the surprising origins and diverse aspects of female seclusion to find solid evidence of its surprising use as a defense against monolithic cultural exploitation. The author uses her extensive knowledge of Middle Eastern culture, language, and even archeology to provide a convincing assertion challenging the Western view that seclusion was and is a result of women's oppression. A History of Women's Seclusion in the Middle East goes beyond standard feminist rhetoric to put forth shocking notions on the real reasons behind women's seclusion and how it has been used to counteract cultural exploitation. The book reviews written evidence, domestic and sacred architecture, evolution, biology, the clan, the environment for seclusion, trade, capital and land, slavery, honor, and various other aspects in a powerful feminist argument that seclusion is actually a valuable empowering force of protection from the influence of today's society. The text includes thirty black and white figures with useful descriptions to illustrate and enhance reader understanding of concepts. A History of Women's Seclusion in the Middle East discusses at length: prehistoric evidence of seclusion the sense of honor in the Middle East a balanced look at the Islamic religion the true nature of the harem the reasons for the oppression by the Taliban the positive aspects of 'veiling' seclusion as a defense against capitalist exploitation and other challenging perspectives! A History of Women's Seclusion in the Middle East is thought-provoking, insightful reading for all interested in women's history, feminism, and the history and culture of the Middle East. Features Summary Examines the practice of seclusion of women throughout the Middle East from its beginnings. This work discusses the reasons that seclusion may not be as oppressive as is generally accepted... Author J.Dianne Garner (Author), Ann Chamberlin (Author), Linn Prentis (Author) Publisher Routledge Member of the Taylor and Francis Group Release date 20061017 Pages 316 ISBN 0-7890-2983-9 ISBN 13 978-0-7890-2983-6

About the product 8vo; green half cloth with pictorial lacquered boards; tinted edges; pp. 64; colour illustrations. Boards very worn and rubbed; top fore-corner of lower board missing; gift inscription and ownership hand-stamp to front free endpaper; hinges starting; binding slack; some foxing and trace of damp ingress to bottom fore-corner of some leaves. Fair condition. Kate Greenaway's charming illustrations, printed in early colour. Jane and Ann (authors) Taylor, and Kate Greenaway (illustrator): Little Ann and other poems