The American family has long been at the centre of the typical Hollywood narrative. But the depiction of the nuclear family within contemporary mainstream US cinema has not yet been closely studied. Home Movies addresses this oversight by assessing recent cinematic representations of the family in terms of cultural politics and representations of gender, sexuality, race and class. Focusing on a diverse range of popular films - from Meet the Parents to The Incredibles - Claire Jenkins analyses the father-daughter relationship within sequels and series; Meryl Streep's embodiment of the mother; the superhero family and extraordinary manifestations of the ordinary family; disaster films which depict the president as father; 'mom-coms' and Hollywood's representations of the non-traditional family. She combines film studies, gender studies and family history to demonstrate the complexities of Hollywood's family values.
Find out exactly how to do the Swedish Death Cleaning in just 4-weeks If like most people, you aren't sure what the Swedish Death Cleaning involves, then this guide is exactly what you need to not only help you understand the concept but to also walk you through every step of the way. Designed and organized into a 4-week exercise, you get a daily guide that shows you exactly what needs to be done, how to do it and when to do it. In this Workbook, the entire concept is simplified and laid out in a format complete with activities, trackers, questions and helpful tips throughout the entire journey. Imagine having an assistant that knows exactly what needs to go where, this workbook provides the proper guidance necessary to navigate the process while keeping you in line. Decluttering can be an overwhelming process, especially if you have grown attached to some of your belongings. But wouldn't it be a lot better if you can finally set up the space in your home, unburden your mental faculty and take back control of your life with a simple exercise that puts you in the driver's seat? While there are lots of resources that may teach what Swedish Death Cleaning is, there isn't any kind of guide that tells you what you need to do. In this book, you get; *An activity tracker to help you along *A weekly guide detailing everything you need to do *Daily activities *Weekly millstones and goals *Tips and strategies for categorizing your items *A detailed introduction and explanation of the Swedish Death Cleaning concepts *Questions, tables, activities and so much more Get started today on your journey to a clutter free life. Grab a copy of this book to begin!
Find out exactly how to declutter and organize your home Everything you need to know about Swedish Death Cleaning Take back total control of your life, home and mental health by embarking on the peaceful and soothing process of Swedish Death Cleaning. Did you know that physical and mental clutter are key factors that affects your quality of life? The key to living a happy and fulfilled life lies in the ability to create an external environment that mirrors your internal condition. Death Cleaning creates an avenue for building, healing and creating the perfect space around yourself while achieving a noble purpose that is both selfless and inspiring. Swedish Death Cleaning is the latest trend in the world of organizing and decluttering. However, unlike other decluttering methods, Swedish Death Cleaning offers a panacea not only to decluttering and getting rid of items you no longer want, but also to reflect on the life you have lived and share its memories with your loved ones as you declutter. The art of Swedish Death cleaning is immersed in the concept of giving out, donating, or trashing the pieces of items in your home that no longer bring you joy, in order to make the rest of your days as smooth and simple as possible. This book offers a comprehensive guide to the Swedish style of death cleaning. It offers you; -A complete and practical insight to the entire concept of Swedish Death Cleaning and its history -The benefits, proper techniques and how-to-techniques -How to introduce the concept to your loved ones -The right steps to take to declutter both physical and digital items -A step-by-step guide to decluttering individual areas of your home -Many other decluttering methods you can inculcate into your routine cleaning and dusting to achieve better results. A bonus Section on How to write a will While it may be a scary thought, writing a Will offers more protection to our loved ones than we can imagine. Regardless of the nature of assets you currently have, writing a Will is a final act of love that reassures the people you leave behind of your undying love and care. This book covers the basics of writing a legally binding and secure will. Get started today and take back absolute control of your life, physical health and mental wellbeing.
Peut-on feindre l'amour - sans êtres démasqués - devant ses meilleurs amis ? Harriet et Wyn forment le couple idéal : ils vont ensemble comme le pain et le beurre, le gin et le tonic, Blake Lively et Ryan Reynolds. Pourtant cet été, ils vont devoir mentir à leurs amis... Car Harriet et Wyn ont rompu six mois plus tôt, et personne n'est encore au courant. Ce sont leurs dernières vacances dans le cottage où ils retrouvent la même bande de copains depuis dix ans, et ils ne veulent pas gâcher ce moment précieux... alors ils vont jouer la comédie une semaine de plus. A priori, c'est un plan parfait - enfin, si vous le regardez de loin, à travers des lunettes de soleil enduites de crème solaire. Avec ses personnages craquants à souhait et son irrésistible alchimie, Happy Place est un concentré de tout ce qu'on aime chez Emily Henry ! « Emily Henry parle avec tendresse de l'importance de trouver les lieux et les gens que l'on considère comme son chez soi. » Taylor Jenkins Reid « Avec beaucoup de sensibilité et de justesse, Emily Henry nous offre une lecture fraîche, à base de douces brises marines et de prosecco, tout en délivrant une réflexion fascinante sur l'amitié, la douleur de la séparation et le passage parfois difficile à l'âge adulte. » Oprah Quarterly « Encore un chef-d'oeuvre d'Emily Henry ! » Hannah Grace « La meilleure manière de partir en vacances, sans bouger de son canapé. » Beth O'Leary « Les romans d'Emily Henry sont toujours de magnifiques best-sellers ; Happy Place ravira ses fans, et tous les lecteurs en quête d'une histoire d'amour exceptionnelle. » Booklist « Comme toujours, Emily Henry nous offre des personnages à la repartie absolument hilarante, mais ajoute également une petite pointe de mélancolie dans son récit. La relation entre Wyn et Harriet, présentée à la fois dans le passé et dans le présent, semble douloureusement réelle. Un regard nostalgique sur les débuts, les fins, et l'amour que l'on a pour les personnes qui sont toujours là pour nous. » Kirkus « Si je pouvais vivre dans un livre, ce serait celui-ci. » Culturefly
The Dress Circle inserts seven decades of history into the family tree of New Zealand fashion design in a landmark book that celebrates both the achievements of New Zealand fashion designers from the recent past and the high-profile success of the contemporary generation. In over 400 fully illustrated pages, authors Lucy Hammonds, Douglas Lloyd Jenkins and Claire Regnault reveal the wealth of stories that underpin the development of New Zealand s unique fashion design history. They showcase the talents and undeniable flair of a wide range of New Zealand fashion designers, from the well-known to those who have slipped out of the public eye. At the same time The Dress Circle explores the key social shifts that empowered change in fashion, offering a new view of a vital and exciting branch of New Zealand design culture. Shortlisted for the 2011 NZ Post Book Awards.
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