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Building the cycling city: the Dutch blueprint for urban vitality by Melissa Bruntlett This book describes the success of the Netherlands as a cycling nation and examines the triumphs and challenges faced by the Dutch while also presenting stories of North American cities already implementing lessons from across the Atlantic. Discover how Dutch cities inspired Atlanta to look at its transit-bike connection in a new way and showed Seattle how to teach its residents to realize the freedom of biking.
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The history of named student flats in North Dunedin reaches back to the 1930s. The authors share some of the stories of these flats, how they got their names, who lived in them and what life was like there. The book also features essays by Otagoites about the place of these flats in popular culture, music and street art.
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| Beyoncé. Her name conjures more than music, it has come to be synonymous with beauty, glamour, power, creativity, love, and romance. She is consistently provocative, political and surprising. Queen Bey is endlessly fascinating. Queen Bey features a diverse range of voices, from star academics to outspoken cultural critics to Hollywood and music stars.
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Masters of Drone Photography
by Fergus Kennedy
Delve into the works of 16 masters in drone photography, through interviews and beautifully reproduced images accompanied by extended captions and detailed technical information.
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| Isaac Mizrahi is sui generis: designer, cabaret performer, talk-show host, TV celebrity. Yet ever since he shot to fame in the late 1980s, the private Isaac Mizrahi has remained under wraps. In this book, Isaac Mizrahi offers a poignant, candid, and touching look back on his life so far. Growing up gay in a sheltered Syrian Jewish Orthodox family, Isaac had unique talents that ultimately drew him into fashion and later into celebrity circles. Rich with memorable stories from in and out of the spotlight, this book illuminates deep emotional truths. |
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Our kids are being exposed to sexual content at a younger and younger age, whether through the Internet, advertisements, or interactions with their peers. Kids, Sex & Screens explains in easy-to-understand language what exactly the psychological effects of that exposure can look like, and offers parents the tools and expert advice on how to handle it appropriately. Dr. Roberts pairs this explanation with advice and concrete actions that parents of both girls and boys desperately need.
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| In this deeply personal exploration of modern feminism, she addresses misogyny and discrimination, trauma and the veiled complexities of consent, white feminism and pay parity, reproductive rights and sexual assault, all through the lens of her own experiences, as well as those of her Sisters in Solidarity. |
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Featuring an array of inspirational photography from both real-life weddings and aspirational editorials to get your creative juices flowing, from gothic to bohemian, rockabilly to unicorn rainbow princess, you'll see unique individuals, rocking their wedding day just the way they want to. This book is about planning a day that reflects you and your partner and allows you to be you. Your wedding, your rules!
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If you’re a fan of beautiful design and iconic cars, this book will give you creative ideas on how to build your dream cars from LEGO. The instruction book includes full-colour photos and easy step-by-step directions for each model. QR codes will direct you to video instructions online for each build as well.
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