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PostersA Global History
From band posters stapled to telephone poles to the advertisements hanging at bus shelters to the inspirational prints that adorn office walls, posters surround us everywhere—but do we know how they began? Telling the story of this ephemeral art form, Elizabeth E. Guffey reexamines the poster's roots in the nineteenth century and explores the relevance they still possess in the age of digital…
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How to Make Stocks and Soups with No Meat - A Collection of Old-Time Vegetari…
Soup lovers rejoice! This vintage book contains a fantastic selection of old-time recipes for creating interesting and delicious soups, as well as chapters on making stocks. All the recipes are for meatless dishes, making this volume ideal for modern vegetarians looking for some variety. Contents include: "Vegetable Stock I.", "Vegetable Stock II.", "Plasmon Stock", "Potage aux Pignole", "Potag…
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- 9781473355675
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- 1 online resource (28 pages)
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Rattling SpearsA History of Indigenous Australian Art
Large, bold and colourful, Indigenous Australian art has impressed itself on the contemporary imagination. But it is controversial, dividing the stakeholders from those who smell a scam. Whether the artists are victims or victors, there is no denying their impact in the media and on the art world and collectors worldwide. How did it become the most successful Indigenous art in the world? How di…
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Questions on Barley, Malting and Malt in the Beer Brewing Process
This vintage text is ideal for brewers and brewing enthusiasts. It explains the significance of barley, malting and malt in the beer brewing process in a simple format, providing a variety of information including classifications of barley and malts, chemical compositions, moisture content, storage and malt kilns. It answers questions such as, "Why Must Malting Barley Have Capacity to Germinate…
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Screen of KingsRoyal Art and Power in Ming China
Screen of Kings is the first book in any language to examine the cultural role of the regional aristocracy or 'kings' – relatives of the emperors – in Ming dynasty China (1368–1644). Through an investigation of their patronage of architecture, calligraphy, painting and other art forms, and through examination of the contents of their splendid and recently excavated tombs, this innovative …
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The Brewing of Beer: Sparging
This rare, specialist guide provides information on the process of 'sparging' – a flushing step at the end of the mashing process in beer production where hot water is passed through the grain. It is recommended for the beer and ale enthusiast, avid home-brewer, or beer historian. Summary of contents: Scotch Method – Assay of Goods – Party Gyles – Return Worts – The Histricon – Grea…
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- 9781447490678
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Sensuous SurfacesThe Decorative Object in Early Modern China
?Sensuous Surfaces is a systematic introduction to the decorative arts in Ming and Qing dynasty China. Jonathan Hay's analysis takes in both material and technique, and also issues of patronage and taste, which together formed a loose system of informal rules that affected every level of decoration in early modern China, from an individual object to the arrangement of an entire residential inte…
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Italian Style Vegetable Dishes - A Selection of Classic and Authentic Italian…
"Italian Style Vegetable Dishes" contains a collection of the best vegetarian recipes taken from various Italian cookbooks and articles. Complete with helpful tips and precise cooking instructions, these recipes are sure to impress dinner guests of all culinary inclinations. Contents include: "The Italian Cook Book – The Art of Eating Well", "The Art of Italian Cooking", "The Cook's Decameron…
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- 9781473394100
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The Cry of NatureArt and the Making of Animal Rights
The eighteenth century saw the rise of new and more sympathetic understanding of animals as philosophy, literature, and art argued that animals could feel and therefore possess inalienable rights. This idea gave birth to a diverse movement that affects how we understand our relationship to the natural world. The Cry of Nature details a crucial period in the history of this movement, revealing t…
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Vegetarianism for Beginners - Food Reform for Slender Purses
"Vegetarianism for Beginners" contains a selection of interesting recipes for easy-to-make and delicious vegetarian dishes. Written in simple, concise language, this volume is ideal for those with little culinary experience and is not to be missed by vegetarians looking to expand their repertoire. Contents include: "How to Prepare Salads", "Attractive Salad Combinations", "The Use of Whole Grai…
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