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Radical Decadence

Excess in Contemporary Feminist Textiles and Craft

By: Julia Skelly

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Radical Decadence

Excess in Contemporary Feminist Textiles and Craft

By: Julia Skelly

This pioneering book explores the notion of 'radical decadence' as concept, aesthetic and lived experience, and as an analytical framework for the study of contemporary feminist textile art. Gendered discourses of decadence that perpetuate anxieties about women's power, consumption and pleasure are deconstructed through images of drug use, female sexuality and 'excessive' living, in artworks by several contemporary textile artists including Orly Cogan, Tracey Emin, Allyson Mitchell, and Rozanne Hawksley. Perceptions of decadence are invariably bound to the negative connotations of decay and degradation, particularly with regard to the transgression of social norms related to femininity and the female body. Excessive consumption by women has historically been represented as grotesque, and until now, women's pleasure in relation to drug and alcohol use has largely gone unexamined in feminist art history and craft studies. Here, representations of female consumption, from cupcakes to alcohol and cocaine, are opened up for critical discussion. Drawing on feminist and queer theories, Julia Skelly considers portrayals of 'bad girls' in artworks that explore female sexuality - performative pieces designed to subvert and exceed feminine roles. In this provocative book, decadence is understood not as a destructive force but as a liberating aesthetic.

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Bloomsbury Publishing

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1472569423

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9781472569424

Victoria: The Queen

An Intimate Biography of the Woman Who Ruled an Empire

By: Julia Baird

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Victoria: The Queen

An Intimate Biography of the Woman Who Ruled an Empire

By: Julia Baird

The true story for fans of the PBS Masterpiece series Victoria, this page-turning biography reveals the real woman behind the myth: a bold, glamorous, unbreakable queen—a Victoria for our times. Drawing on previously unpublished papers, this stunning portrait is a story of love and heartbreak, of devotion and grief, of strength and resilience. NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THE NEW YORK TIMES • ESQUIRE • THE CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY “Victoria the Queen, Julia Baird’s exquisitely wrought and meticulously researched biography, brushes the dusty myth off this extraordinary monarch.”—The New York Times Book Review (Editor’s Choice) When Victoria was born, in 1819, the world was a very different place. Revolution would threaten many of Europe’s monarchies in the coming decades. In Britain, a generation of royals had indulged their whims at the public’s expense, and republican sentiment was growing. The Industrial Revolution was transforming the landscape, and the British Empire was commanding ever larger tracts of the globe. In a world where women were often powerless, during a century roiling with change, Victoria went on to rule the most powerful country on earth with a decisive hand. Fifth in line to the throne at the time of her birth, Victoria was an ordinary woman thrust into an extraordinary role. As a girl, she defied her mother’s meddling and an adviser’s bullying, forging an iron will of her own. As a teenage queen, she eagerly grasped the crown and relished the freedom it brought her. At twenty, she fell passionately in love with Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, eventually giving birth to nine children. She loved sex and delighted in power. She was outspoken with her ministers, overstepping conventional boundaries and asserting her opinions. After the death of her adored Albert, she began a controversial, intimate relationship with her servant John Brown. She survived eight assassination attempts over the course of her lifetime. And as science, technology, and democracy were dramatically reshaping the world, Victoria was a symbol of steadfastness and security—queen of a quarter of the world’s population at the height of the British Empire’s reach. Drawing on sources that include fresh revelations about Victoria’s relationship with John Brown, Julia Baird brings vividly to life the fascinating story of a woman who struggled with so many of the things we do today: balancing work and family, raising children, navigating marital strife, losing parents, combating anxiety and self-doubt, finding an identity, searching for meaning.

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770

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Random House Trade Paperbacks

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0812982282

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9780812982282

Modern Slavery

The Margins of Freedom

By: Julia O'Connell Davidson

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Modern Slavery

The Margins of Freedom

By: Julia O'Connell Davidson

Providing a unique critical perspective to debates on slavery, this book brings the literature on transatlantic slavery into dialogue with research on informal sector labour, child labour, migration, debt, prisoners, and sex work in the contemporary world in order to challenge popular and policy discourse on modern slavery.

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261

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Springer

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1137297298

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9781137297297

The London Encyclopaedia (3rd Edition)

By: Christopher Hibbert,Ben Weinreb,John Keay,Julia Keay

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The London Encyclopaedia (3rd Edition)

By: Christopher Hibbert,Ben Weinreb,John Keay,Julia Keay

‘There is no one-volume book in print that carries so much valuable information on London and its history’ Illustrated London News The London Encyclopaedia is the most comprehensive book on London ever published. In its first new edition in over ten years, completely revised and updated, it comprises some 6,000 entries, organised alphabetically, cross-referenced and supported by two large indexes – one for the 10,000 people mentioned in the text and one general – and is illustrated with over 500 drawings, prints and photographs. Everything of relevance to the history, culture, commerce and government of the capital is documented in this phenomenal book. From the very first settlements through to the skyline of today, The London Encyclopaedia comprehends all that is London. ‘Written in very accessible prose with a range of memorable quotations and affectionate jokes...a monumental achievement written with real love’ Financial Times

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1120

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Pan Macmillan

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0230738788

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9780230738782

The Story of Noah's Ark

By: Julia Hawksley

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The Story of Noah's Ark

By: Julia Hawksley

Retells the story of Noah, who built an ark, gathered all the animals, and rode out the flood which the Lord sent to cover the earth.

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Popular Culture Ink

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0831764074

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9780831764074

Julia

A Portrait of Julia Strachey

By: Julia Strachey,Frances Partridge

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A Portrait of Julia Strachey

By: Julia Strachey,Frances Partridge

Following Julia Strachey's death, her life-long friend Frances Partridge was presented with an extraordinary assortment of her papers. Combining material from this source and extracts from the correspondence between the two friends, this book presents an account of the life of a remarkable woman.

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308

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0753810972

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9780753810972

Favorite Selections of Julia and Annie Thomas

By: Julia And Annie Thomas

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Favorite Selections of Julia and Annie Thomas

By: Julia And Annie Thomas

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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208

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Wentworth Press

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0469509783

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9780469509788

Julia Williams 3 Book Bundle

By: Julia Williams

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Julia Williams 3 Book Bundle

By: Julia Williams

Three warm, witty and uplifting novels from best-selling author Julia Williams.

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HarperCollins UK

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0007527063

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9780007527069

FAVORITE SELECTIONS OF JULIA &

By: Julia Thomas

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By: Julia Thomas

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Wentworth Press

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1362209031

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9781362209034

JULIA WARD HOWE BIRTHDAY BK SE

By: Julia Ward 1819-1910 Howe,Laura Elizabeth Howe 1850-194 Richards

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JULIA WARD HOWE BIRTHDAY BK SE

By: Julia Ward 1819-1910 Howe,Laura Elizabeth Howe 1850-194 Richards

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1373460652

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Julia

By: Julia Carole

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Julia

By: Julia Carole

Thomas se leva d’un bond et la saisit par les poignets. - Tu es capable de tout, Julia. De jouer la comédie, d’assommer un homme d’une manchette et d’un tas d’autres choses aussi rocambolesques. Mais qui es-tu, bon sang ?

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FeniXX

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2265118109

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9782265118102

Indelible, Miraculous

By: Julia Darling

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Indelible, Miraculous

By: Julia Darling

This collected edition commemorates the 10th anniversary of Julia Darling's death, and includes a substantial selection of unpublished work. Jackie Kay writes: "The poems are funny, irreverent, moving and never sentimental. You can recognise yourself in them, recognise your family. They are warm, full of compassion; [...] a shining bright light.

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ARC Publications

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191034530X

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9781910345306

Book's by Julia Hawksley

Radical Decadence

Radical Decadence

Victoria: The Queen

Victoria: The Queen

Modern Slavery

Modern Slavery

The London Encyclopaedia (3rd Edition)

The London Encyclopaedia (3rd Edition)

The Story of Noah's Ark

The Story of Noah's Ark

Julia

Julia

Favorite Selections of Julia and Annie Thomas

Favorite Selections of Julia and Annie Thomas

Julia Williams 3 Book Bundle

Julia Williams 3 Book Bundle

FAVORITE SELECTIONS OF JULIA &

FAVORITE SELECTIONS OF JULIA &

JULIA WARD HOWE BIRTHDAY BK SE

JULIA WARD HOWE BIRTHDAY BK SE

Julia

Julia

Indelible, Miraculous

Indelible, Miraculous

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