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Street Art - Rachel Russ

Big Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It comprises classroom resources to support the SSP programme and a range of phonic readers. The 7+ books are designed for children aged 7+ who need more practice to acquire phonics skills.Galleries are not the only places where you can see amazing paintings. See some examples of street art by talented artists in this photographic non-fiction book.

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Street Art: An Illustrated Anthology (New, Updated and Enlarged) - Magda Danysz

Dive into the vibrant world of street art with this updated and expanded edition, packed with fresh content, photos of stunning art works, and insights into top artists from around the world: the ultimate guide to understanding and appreciating this ever-evolving art form. Unthinkable a few years ago, street art is in the meantime being recognized by institutions and private galleries around the world as part of their collections. This comprehensive book by Magda Danysz, a renowned expert in this dynamic art form, explores the history and evolution of street art from its rebellious beginnings in the mid-1970s to its present-day influence, as well as the way artists are now using traditional techniques and the popular art of the 20th century and applying it to their specific urban surroundings. It delves into the unique features, codes, and language of street art, highlighting major artists like Seen, Futura, JonOne, Shepard Fairey, Space Invader, JR, and VHILS, and speaks of their political and social engagement and how their art reflects both the global crises and the rejection of the advertising industry and the institutionalization of the art world. Rich with anecdotes and stunning photographs, the anthology offers an immersive experience, showcasing how street art has transformed both cityscapes and galleries. The new edition is packed with fresh content, artworks, and photos, providing the most current perspective on the street art scene. It emphasizes the diverse techniques and formats artists use, demonstrating their engagement with significant social issues and their commitment to a lively dialogue with society. The book also traces the ongoing emergence of new talent from around the globe, reinforcing the notion that street art is not only a reflection of contemporary issues but also an integral part of urban mythology. With its in-depth analysis and visual appeal, Street Art: An Illustrated Anthology serves as the ultimate guide for anyone interested in understanding the profound impact of street art, reminding us that art transcends museum walls, turning cities into open-air galleries. AUTHOR: Magda Danysz, a gallery owner and recognized expert, reveals everything there is to know about street art with an easily comprehensible and entertaining style in this unique, updated and richly illustrated anthology. This volume retraces the history of the genre from its beginnings in the mid-1970s to the current issues that surround it today. This historical journey is dotted with portraits of the big international names from the field - the author knows mostly personally . and dives deep into one of the major currents of contemporary art. SELLING POINTS: . This updated and enlarged anthology allows to discover the history of the street art. . The book is richly illustrated keeping the balance between text and illustrations. . It is an entertaining book written in a clear style. . Some artists included are: Bansky, Basquiat, Blek le Rat, Crash, Dondi, Futura, Jayone, Jonone, Jr, Keith Haring, Lee Quinones, Lokiss, Ludo, Obey, Os Gemeos, Pignon Ernest, Quick, Rammellzee, Seen, Skki, Space Invader, Swoon, Vhils, Villegle, Zevs and many others. . The reader gets to know every single aspect of street art. Information obtained directly from the people involved in the street art movement themselves.

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Street Art

A visually rich book that offers a varied and diverse selection of 85 of the best graffiti artists, urban artists and muralists in the world today, showcasing a selection of their work and sharing their passions, dreams, challenges and the difficulties of being a street artist. Street Art Graffiti Atlas offers a selection that hints at the wealth of street talent in the world today and is an excellent starting point for exploring the personal stories and creations of artists who decided to turn the city streets into their personal canvas. A varied and diverse selection of 86 of the best graffiti artists, urban artists and muralists from 26 countries around the world, including several texts from the famous Darryl Cornbread McCray, considered the world s first modern graffiti artist. Urban art, muralism and graffiti reflect the dynamic pulse of a city, breaking the monotony and grayness of the cement and altering our vision of an urban environment. Human beings have always felt the need to express themselves on the walls of their communities, from cave paintings to the inscriptions on the walls of ancient Roman and Greek cities, to the current walls of virtual networks. The artists featured in the book were chosen for their unmistakable style, meteoric evolution, and innovative character and genius that uniquely define their work. In addition to images of their creations from cities across the world, from Amsterdam to Montreal, Buenos Aires and Barcelona, to name just a few, the book includes texts that share the passions, dreams, challenges and difficulties of these artists who have transformed their cities into open-air museums. AUTHOR: Diego López Giménez has a degree in Documentation from the University of Valencia. Passionate about urban art, he is dedicated to delving into this movement within cities and collecting photos of the works and pieces created on the street and meeting their creators. SELLING POINTS: . A journey through street art in five continents. . The book includes one third iternationally very well known artists and many exceptional but only locallly known artists. . It invites you to know new talent and to let you inspire by this open world art musuem.

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The Pocket Street Art

Celebrate the dynamic world of Street Art through this accessible guide to ten of its key figures and seminal works.From 1970s New York graffiti to interactive installations and giant murals, Street Art has always blended creativity with activism, conveying messages of social justice and powerful expressions of identity.This book provides a concise and celebratory introduction to the artists who have shaped and revolutionized the urban art scene. Looking at ten key figures, The Pocket Street Art is filled with informative facts, fun quotes and highlights some of their key works.From the politically charged works of Banksy to the bold, colourful murals of Jean-Michel Basquiat and the geometric, abstract designs of RETNA, this book is all you need to learn about the forward-thinking world of Street Art.Gemini Pockets From little guides to soothe your soul to all-access passes to the lives of pop icons, and from quizzes and puzzles for literature lovers to books on food, nature, fashion and more, Gemini Pockets are the perfect fit for your life and interests.

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BAAGL Set 3 Skate Street Art: batoh, penál, sáček (8595689305352)

Školní set , obsahem školního setu je batoh, nevybavený penál a sáček na přezůvky/cvičební úbor, objem batohu: 25l, hmotnost: 850g, rozměry: 43cm×29cm×20cm, šířka popruhů 6cm, vhodné od 6 let Ať už v něm chcete přenášet cokoli, tento batoh vám bude tím nejlepším pomocníkem, který hned při první možnosti každého nadchne originálním zpracováním i funkční stránkou a příjemným užíváním. Školní batoh BAAGL Skate Street Art ve výhodném setu spolu s penálem a sáčkem na přezůvky zatíží záda jen minimálně, jelikož váží pouze 850 g. nbsp;Ocení jej především milovníci skateboardingu, protože má na přední komoře dva speciální popruhy na uchycení prkna. Skate tak kluk nebo holka nemusí nikde odkládat a bude ho mít stále v bezpečí u sebe. Soupravu BAAGL Set 3 Skate Street Art v pestrých barvách nbsp;doplňuje penál a sáček na obuv či volnočasové aktivity z praktického omyvatelného materiálu. nbsp; Klíčové vlastnosti sady BAAGL set 3 Skate Street Art:...

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Samolepkový plakát STREET ART

POPPIK Samolepkový plakát STREET ART – umění ve stylu graffiti pro dětiObjevte kouzlo pouličního umění s velkým plakátem (1 m x 60 cm), který děti postupně dotvářejí pomocí 1600 barevných samolepek. Podle čísel a barev vznikají kousek po kousku vtipné a originální obrázky inspirované světem street artu. Ilustrace vytvořila umělkyně Lili Scratchy a výsledek je doslova galerie na zdi!Jak to funguje Děti lepí malé samolepky podle čísel na předtištěné tvary. Samolepky jsou přemístitelné – bez obav z chyb. Plakát připomíná obří mozaiku nebo pixelový obraz. Hotový výtvor lze zavěsit nebo zarámovat jako dekoraci. Co rozvíjí Trpělivost a koncentraci – aktivita na několik sezení. Jemnou motoriku a přesnost. Vnímání detailu a barev. Cit pro moderní umění a vlastní vyjádření. Proč si ho zamilujete Až 1600 samolepek – zábava, která vydrží opravdu dlouho. Skvělá alternativa k puzzle – vhodné pro děti od 7 let. Design inspirovaný graffiti a pop-artem. Vyrobeno v EU, ekologicky a kvalitně. Obsah balení 1 plakát STREET ART (100 x 60 cm) 1600 přemístitelných samolepek Skvělý dárek pro kreativní děti a mladé umělce, kteří se nebojí barev, pixelů a fantazie.

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On the Wall Posters: Street Art - Superflat NB

Give your room a new vibe with these 30 graffiti and street art-inspired wall posters.Transform any space with graffiti and street mural-inspired wall posters. On the Wall Posters: Street Art includes 30, 11 x 14 posters perfect for decorating bedrooms, dorm rooms—any place you love to hang! Perforated pages make each poster easy to remove. Just tear it out and hang it up! Whether you choose an individual poster or go all out with a poster wall or collage, you’re sure to find bold, colorful designs that create the perfect vibe for your room.

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BAAGL Školní batoh Skate Street art (8595054285678)

Školní batoh o objemu 25 l, hmotnost 0,9 kg, rozměry 4,3×2,9×2 cm, šířka popruhů 7 cm, výbava: anatomicky tvarovaná záda, vhodné od 6 let Školní batoh Baagl od první chvíle uchvátí každého školáka svým nápaditým zpracováním a smyslem pro funkčnost. Tento pohodlný batoh do školy sedí na zádech přesně tam, kde má, a nezatěžuje tak dětskou páteř. Dále by vás měla nadchnout anatomický tvar v zadní části. Díky solidnímu objemu 25 l si lze do školního batohu v klidu přibalit všechny nezbytné učebnice i velkou svačinu, tomu napomůže přehledné rozdělení uvnitř batohu. Líbit se vám bude i to, že školní batoh BAAGL Školní batoh Skate Street art vašeho školáka nijak nepřetíží, jelikož váží jenom 0,9 kg. Svým vzhledem se tento školní batoh Baagl hodí pro pro kohokoliv. Tento školní batoh má šířku popruhů 7 cm. Podstatné vlastnosti školního batohu BAAGL Školní batoh Skate Street art Anatomický tvar zádové části Šířka popruhů činí 7 cm Hmotnost se vyšplhala na 0,9 kg...

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BAAGL Penál etue Skate Street art (8595054288037)

Pouzdro do školy - rozměry 5 × 23 × 12 cm (D׊×V), žlutá barva, s poutkem Pouzdro do školy Baagl je důležitou součástí a nepostradatelnou výbavou každého školáka, vejde se do něj totiž veškeré psací náčiní a jiné důležité školní nezbytnosti. Chlopně s poutky jsou perfektními pomocníky a přispějí k bezproblémové orientaci v psacích potřebách. Pouzdro je rovněž vybaveno praktickým poutkem, které umožní zavěšení. Rozměry pouzdra činí 5 × 23 × 12 cm (dך×v) . Barva pouzdra je žlutá. Hlavní přednosti pouzdra do školy BAAGL Penál etue Skate Street art Pouzdro do školy Baagl bude doprovázet vaše dítě každý školní den Chlopně s poutky usnadní orientaci v psacích potřebách Barva pouzdra do školy Baagl je žlutá

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Street Art: Současná městská výtvarná scéna (978-80-7529-556-9)

Kniha - 256 stran, česky, pevná bez přebalu lesklá Kreslení po zdi je umělecká forma stará jako lidstvo samo. Od známých jeskynních maleb ve francouzském Lascaux vede cesta k obrazům, jménům a zprávám vyrytým do kamene starověkými Římany a k dávným cestovatelům, kteří zanechali svá jména ve starých městech. Někteří lidé prostě musí zanechat nějakou stopu, oznamující „byl jsem tady". Tímto námětem byste naplnili de-et knih, ale protentokrát se soustředíme na street art, takže přeskočíme historická díla a v této knize vykročíme rovnou do současnosti.

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Vyškrabovací kartičky STREET ART: Vytvoř kouzelné obrázky! + škrabátko (8594050433427)

Kniha - 16 stran, česky, brožovaná bez přebalu lesklá V této kouzelné knížečce najdete vše potřebné k výrobě cool vyškrabovacích obrázků ve stylu street art: 10 barevných kartiček, 16 stránek nápadů a návodů, 1 praktické škrabátko a 1 šikovnou kapsu na hotové obrázky. Za svých originálních výrobků pak můžeš snadno vytvořit super dárky, originální umělecká dílka, stylové módní doplňky či narozeninová přání pro svoje top kamarády a fajn rodinu!

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BAAGL Sáček Skate Street art (8595054288280)

Vak na záda - černá a žlutá barva, rozměry 46 × 36 × 1 cm (V׊×H), materiál polyester Hlavní přednosti vaku na záda BAAGL Sáček Skate Street art Vak na záda Baagl nabízí všestranné využití při nošení školních i sportovních potřeb Zvoleným materiálem je polyester Vhodný pro děti od 6 let Stahovací vak se šňůrkou Baagl o objemu 1,4 l Barva je černá a žlutá Vak na záda Baagl má rozměry 46 × 36 cm (V׊)

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Street Art - Současná městská výtvarná scéna - Alessandra Mattanzaová

Kreslení po zdi je umělecká forma stará jako lidstvo samo. Od známých jeskynních maleb ve francouzském Lascaux vede cesta k obrazům, jménům a zprávám vyrytým do kamene starověkými Římany a k dávným cestovatelům, kteří zanechali svá jména ve starých městech. Někteří lidé prostě musí zanechat nějakou stopu, oznamující „byl jsem tady . Tímto námětem byste naplnili deset knih, ale protentokrát se soustředíme na street art, takže přeskočíme historická díla a v této knize vykročíme rovnou do současnosti.

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PILOT Pintor Fine Kreativní sada akrylových popisovačů 0,9-1,5mm - Street art 3 ks + šablony

Kreativní sada obsahuje akrylové dekorační popisovače (černá, oranžová, světle modrá + street art šablony) s vysoce odolným tenkým (0,9-1,5mm) vláknovým hrotem, téměř na všechny povrchy, inkoust s vysokým obsahem pigmentů, vodě a světlu odolný, neskladu

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Vyškrabovací kartičky STREET ART - kolektiv autorů

V této kouzelné knížečce najdete vše potřebné k výrobě cool vyškrabovacích obrázků ve stylu street art: 10 barevných kartiček, 16 stránek nápadů a návodů, 1 praktické škrabátko a 1 šikovnou kapsu na hotové obrázky. Za svých originálních výrobků pak můžeš snadno vytvořit super dárky, originální umělecká dílka, stylové módní doplňky či narozeninová přání pro svoje top kamarády a fajn rodinu!

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Street art omalovánky - Michaela Bystrá Radvanová

V těchto cool omalovánkách najdete spoustu černobílých stylových obrázků připravených k vašemu kreativnímu dotvoření. Profi graffiti, načmárané tagy, streetarťácké abecedy nebo šílené portréty zvířat a příšerek? Určitě si vyberete, tak se chopte pastelek nebo fixů (ať už těch obyčejných nebo foukacích), svobodně vyjádřete svoji uměleckou osobnost a staňte se opravdovými street art umělci!

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Puma ESSENTIALS+STREET ART FELL-ZIP HOODIE Dívčí mikina, růžová, velikost

Dívčí, sportovní volnočasová pohodlná mikina Puma ESSENTIALS+STREET ART FELL-ZIP HOODIE na zip s kapucí vyrobena z vysoce kvalitního materiálu.

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Street Art Africa - Cale Waddacor

The first ever survey of Africa s diverse and visually dazzling street art.

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Street Art by Women: 50+ Essential Contemporary Artists

A recognition of graffiti and street art by women from around the world

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PILOT Pintor Fine, akrylový, sada 3 kusů / street art šablony (3131910537564)

Popisovač - popisovač, černá, modrá a oranžová barva, kulatý hrot, šíře stopy 1,5 mm, akrylový, 3 fixy Zásadní vlastnosti popisovače PILOT Pintor Fine, akrylový, sada 3 kusů / street art šablony Akrylový popisovač PILOT je určen pro malování na malířský papír, dřevo i kámen Můžete se spolehnout na jeho vysokou kryvost Jeho kulatý hrot zanechá stopu širokou 1,5 mm V balení očekávejte 3 popisovače PILOT Barva náplně je černá, modrá a oranžová

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Women in Art - Rachel Ignotofsky

THIS BEAUTIFUL BOOK WITH A GOLD FOIL COVER IS THE PERFECT CHRISTMAS PRESENT FOR YOUNG BUDDING ARTISTS.Women in Art is an EMPOWERING and INSPIRATIONAL celebration of some of the most iconic and fearless women who paved the way for the next generation of artists.From well-known figures such as Frida Kahlo and Dame Vivienne Westwood to lesser-known artists including Harriet Powers (the nineteenth-century African American quilter) and Yoyoi Kusama (a Japenese sculptor), this charmingly illustrated and inspiring book highlights the achievements of 50 notable women in the arts.Covering a wide array of artistic mediums, this fascinating collection also contains infographics about artistic movements throughout history, statistics about women s representation in museums, and notable works by women who have inspired the world from the 11th century to today.This gorgeous gift book with gold foil on the cover, is the perfect present for art-lovers both young and old!

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Dětská tříkolová koloběžka MAXI SCOOTER STREET-ART

MAXI SCOOTER URBAN ART - Dětská tříkolová koloběžka <img src="/image/8h-060-co-684c4d91affb7-1366597-620-620-3.webp"> Stylový design a svítící LED kolečka MAXI SCOOTER je tříkolová koloběžka s atraktivním designem a LED svítícími kolečky. Pro děti na dlouhou dobu Díky nosnosti do 50 kg a výškově nastavitelným řídítkům, je koloběžka vhodná pro děti na delší dobu. Snadné a zábavné učení rovnováhy MAXI SCOOTER umožňuje dětem snadno a zábavně se učit udržovat rovnováhu. <img src="/image/8h-060-co-684c4d91c9cb5-1366598-620-620-3.webp"> Bezpečí a pohodlí Deska koloběžky je vyztužena a má protiskluzovou plošinu pro bezpečnost a pohodlí při používání. Parametry Rozměry: délka 47 cm / šířka 23 cm Řídítka: 3 úrovně nastavení výšky: 78-84-90 cm (od země), výška od plošiny po řídítka: 67-90 cm, gumové protiskluzové rukojeti: průměr 5 cm Deska: 42 cm dlouhá / 13,5 cm široká Kola: přední: průměr 120 mm / 2,8 cm, zadní: průměr 80 / 2,4 cm, materiál: PU Ložiska: ABEC7 LED diody Určeno pro děti starší 3 let Maximální nosnost: 50 kg Materiál koloběžky: plast (PP, PU) + hliník CE certifikát Hmotnost: 2,5 kg

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LEADER STREET ART 270 ŠICÍ STROJ (4AH3000101)

Šicí stroj počet šicích programů 3, počet druhů stehů 29, druh stehů základní, délka stehů 4,5 mm, šířka stehů 5 mm, automatické navlékání jehly, overlockový steh, automatický navlékač nitě, volné rameno, navinutí cívky, šití dvojitou jehlou, nastavení délky stehu, nastavení šířky stehu, osvětlení a automatická knoflíková dírka lEADER NEW ART 270 je bytelný nbsp;mechanický šicí stroj s nbsp;kvalitní celokovovou vnitřní konstrukci a spolehlivým výkonem. Je vhodný spíše pro začátečníky, jehož funkce se nastavují prostřednictvím otočného kolečka. Stroj dovoluje volbu z 29 výchozích druhů stehů. Šicí stroj disponuje 3 šicími programy, podle čehož můžete nastavit typ stehu. S automatickou knoflíkovou dírkou, širokým podavačem a integrovaným navlékačem jehly se šije pohodlně i začátečníkům. Oceníte i další výhody, jako odřez nitě na boku stroje, možnost zakrýt podávání a nastavení polohy jehly při zastavení krátkým sešlápnutím pedálu. nbsp;...

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Street Beauty - ATMA, Hannah Judah

Street Beauty is high visual impact one-of-a-kind street art photography book by renowned international street art photographer Hannah Judah. Playfully designed and curated by ATMA, Street Beauty unlocks the wonder and beauty of large scale murals from hundreds of the world⠙s most recognised street artists today. Judah⠙s unique photographic aesthetic enhances the brilliance of the artists and captures the impact of their works with her own brand of creative genius: her singular vision elevating street art photography as we once knew it.Street Beauty adeptly showcases extraordinary works of public art to their fullest advantage: the imagination from the artists amplified by the mighty force of Judah⠙s creative captures.

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Art A Children

This beautiful art encyclopedia charts the evolution of the greatest cultural achievements in painting, sculpture, and photography.The greatest art exhibition at your fingertips! Packed with fascinating facts, clear explanations, and stunning photography, this awe-inspiring art encyclopedia for kids aged 9-12 years takes you on a magical tour through time exploring every artistic style and movement in stunning detail. From Leonardo da Vinci s iconic Mona Lisa to Vincent van Gogh s spectacular The Starry Night, this art history book celebrates the lives of groundbreaking artists and their most famous art masterpieces.Get to grips with world-famous sculptures, such as the ancient Chinese Terracotta Army and Henry Moore s beautiful bronze casts. Then find out about photography, from the development of the camera to pioneering photographers such as Johannes Vermeer and Julia Margaret Cameron. Designed for both parent and children to enjoy together, this bestselling book on art history is guaranteed to encourage a love of art through the generations.Celebrate your child s creativity as they explore:- Artist profiles explore the lives major works of key painters, sculptors, photographers, musicians, dancers.- Our Closer look pages delve deeper into a work of art, highlighting technique, detail, and symbols.- Stunning double-page spreads feature important works of art in full colour.- Striking visual artworks and photographs are all clearly explained and annotated.- Easily accessible age-appropriate text covers key curriculum topics - Number 1 Best Seller in Children s Books on Art History From ancient cave paintings to modern-day street art, this gorgeously illustrated art book for children traces the development of painting, sculpture, and photography through the ages. It s the ultimate introduction to the world of art for kids! A must-have volume for children curious about the arts, as well as parents, carers and educators seeking an accessible and visually-engaging encyclopedia for children all about art history.

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Movements in Art Since 1945 - Lucie-Smith

Revised and redesigned for the first time since 2001, this standard introduction to visual art in the postwar era examines the movements, trends, and artists from abstract expressionism to the present day.Writing with exceptional clarity and a strong sense of narrative, Edward Lucie-Smith demystifies the work of dozens of artists and reveals how the art world has interacted with social, political, and environmental concerns. This book includes detailed coverage of major developments within the artistic community, such as pop art, conceptual and performance work, neo-expressionism, and minimalist art across the globe, including Asia, Africa, and Latin America. A new chapter on art since 2000 includes discussions of work by Banksy and Ai Weiwei, as well as recent trends in art from Russia and Eastern Europe.Movements in Art Since 1945

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The Short Story of Contemporary Art - Hodge Susie

The Short Story of Contemporary Art is a must-read introduction to this exciting and important period, from bestselling author and art historian Susie Hodge.This fascinating pocket guide explains the how, why and when of contemporary art - who introduced certain techniques or genres, and why these matter.Simply constructed, the book explores 40 key works - from the iconic sculpture of Barbara Hepworth to the street art of Keith Haring and the performance pieces of Marina Abramović - and links them to the most important movements, themes and techniques. Accessible, concise and richly illustrated, The Short Story of Contemporary Art reveals the connections between different periods, artists and styles, giving readers a thorough understanding and broad enjoyment of contemporary art.

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Lee Quinones: Fifty Years of New York Graffiti Art and Beyond - Lee Quinones

Fifty Years of New York Graffiti Art and Beyond is the first monograph of Puerto Rican born artist Lee Quiñones presenting his monumental work and following his evolution over five decades. If you wanted one artist to speak for a whole genre, Lee is your man. If you want a book that treats graffiti as fine art and illustrates it sumptuously, this is it. - The Artist An inspired outlaw with a meticulous design process and precision painting skills, his voice responded to the social and civil unrest of the era and found expression in painting graffiti, an ancient art form that he and many of his peers had to defend in the larger art world. - Juxtapoz What we have here are essentially moments in time, a stop-frame history of fifty years of graffiti, if you like. If you want just one book on the subject, this would be it. - Art Book Review When 14-year-old Lee embarked on his first spray paint mural in 1974, he carried marker drawings into the New York City subway train yards that served as studies to his 52-ft long rolling murals. Drawings, artifacts, and subway photography illustrate how Lee⠙s emergence served as a catalyst for what is now acknowledged as the street art movement. Before Lee, graffiti art was accessed by a small audience of young people who coveted style and scale. Images of Lee⠙s trains illustrate how he changed the face of the movement, infusing kinetic elements of futurism in over 120 subway car murals across the transit system. Lee invented the concept of the freestanding urban mural in his iconic 1978 Howard the Duck handball wall. He introduced spray-paint based work internationally when he opened his first formal exhibition in Rome, Italy in 1979, alongside Fab 5 Freddy. He influenced peers Jean-Michel Basquiat, Keith Haring, Jenny Holzer, among others, who are shown viewing Lee⠙s work. Lee and Basquiat were the youngest artists to exhibit at Documenta 7. Lee starred as the semi-autobiographical Zoro in Wild Style, the first feature film about hip hop. Images show the social commentary and poetry used in his early expressionistic work. Subsequent paintings show how Lee⠙s practice has shaped a generation of contemporary artists as he further developed his technique. The imagery captures the mood and urgency of 1980s New York and moves from the streets to the intimacy and maturity of Lee⠙s contemporary studio environment.

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An Opinionated Guide to Art London - Christina Brownová

We all know that London has some of the best museums and collections in the world. But it is the plethora of pop-up galleries, experimental street art, open studios and creative workshops that truly make this artistic city a masterpiece. We will show you where to find the best of London s art scene, from independent galleries to treasured supply shops and printmakers off the beaten track. Whether it s a free exhibition or lunch at a restaurant designed by an artist, an evening class or an art trail; discover the creative side of the city from a highly opinionated insider s perspective.

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Sada příborů ART DECO WMF 66 ks stříbrné

Ez a WMF Art Deco stílusú étkészlet 66 darabból áll, elegendő 12 fő részére. A készlet magas minőségű Cromargan protect rozsdamentes acélból készült, amely rendkívül ellenálló a karcolásnak és kopásnak. Tartalmazza az alapvető evőeszközökön kívül különféle kínálóeszközöket is.

  • 12 fő részére elegendő, 66 darabos teljes készlet
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  • Kényelmes, ergonomikus kialakítás és tökéletes súlyeloszlás
  • Kovácsolt penge éles kés és extra tartozékok (kínálókanál, salátavilla)

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Art (Small Great Gestures) - Francisco Llorca

For those who loved Little People, BIG DREAMS, this new series showcases the lives and achievements of amazing men and women.From the Renaissance to the present day, this inspiring book paints a vivid picture of the lives and works of eleven artists who stood out from the crowd and changed how we see the world. Beginning with Giotto in Renaissance Florence and ending with Banksy s international street art, including Picasso in the Spanish Civil War and Frida Kahlo in 1920s Mexico, Art is a beautiful and entertaining book for budding artists everywhere.

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Lonely Planet Buenos Aires - Lonely Planet, Rachel Tolosa Paz, Federico Perelmuter, Diego Jemio

Lonely Planet s local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Buenos Aires.Discover Buenos Aires  most popular experiences and best kept secrets - neighbourhood by neighbourhood - from cycling through Palermo s green parks, to scouting street art on a guided tour around Palermo, Colegiales, and San Telmo, and tangoing the night away at a milonga. Build a trip to remember with Lonely Planet s Buenos Aires travel guide: Our classic guidebook format provides you with the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week tripsUpdated with an all new structure and design so you can navigate Buenos Aires and connect experiences together with easeCreate your ideal trip with exciting Perfect Day itineraries with suggestions of unmissable attractions and activities to match your passions, plus day trips from Buenos Aires so you can explore the surrounding areasGet fresh takes on must-visit sights and expert local recommendations on when to go, eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, adventure activities, festivals, and moreEssential information toolkit containing tips on arriving; transport; making the most of your time and money; LGBTIQ+ travel advice; useful words and phrases; accessibility; and responsible travelConnect with Buenos Aires culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history, and traditions Inspiring full-colour travel photography and maps including a pull out map of Buenos AiresCovers: The Center; Puerto Madero; Congreso Tribunales; San Telmo; La Boca; Retiro; Recoleta Barrio Norte; Belgrano, Nuñez the Costanera Norte; Palermo; South of Palermo plus day trips to Tigre the Delta; San Isidro; San Antonio de Areco; and ColoniaCreate a trip that s uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary city with Lonely Planet s Buenos Aires.

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Art at Home - Rachel Loos

Filled with expert advice and inspiring images, this informative guide by Grazia lifestyle editor Rachel Loos will give you the confidence to buy and display art, whatever your budget. Art brings colour, life and personality to a home, yet so many of us feel daunted by it. We may believe we can t afford to buy art, feel unconfident about our taste or be unsure of how best to arrange the pieces we own.This expert guide will help you to enjoy the process. In the first chapter, Rachel Loos asks: What Is Art? She explains the difference between prints, limited-edition prints and original works, which include vintage paintings and fine-art photographs. Rachel then explores How to Start a Collection, including tips on matching art to the mood of a room and buying on a budget.How to Frame Your Art and How to Hang Your Art cover everything you need to know about putting art on your walls, even in unlikely spaces. Finally, in Art Is Not Just Paintings, Rachel considers how to display objects that you may not think of as art, such as decorative plates, hats or finds from nature. In each chapter, experts and art lovers open the doors to their own homes and offer insights gleaned from years of collecting, combining and curating works of art.

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Street Life. The Street in Art from Kirchner to Streuli - Astrid Ihle, Rene Zechlin

A place for representation, self-presentation and communication, resistance and protest - this lavishly illustrated volume investigates the multi-layered significance of the street in the art of the twentieth and twenty-first century as an interface for diverse walks of life and groups through international positions in painting, graphics, photography, film, performance and installation.Around 1900, the street moved into the focus of artists in the wake of industrialisation and urbanisation as an elemental component of life. Starting with the Futurists and the Expressionists, who made the street a symbol for modern life full of promises and conflicts, the subject runs like a thread through art: as a social psychogram; as the expression of collective and individual longings and fears; within the context of happenings or graffiti; and currently also redefined within the framework of ecology, sustainability and democratic movements.

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The Story of Russia - Orlando Figes

A 2022 BOOK OF THE YEAR FOR: Sunday Times * Irish Times * Spectator * Financial Times * Telegraph * Aspects of Historyâ ˜The history book you need if you want to understand modern Russia ANNE APPLEBAUMâ ˜A magnificent, magisterial thousand year history of Russia . . . by one of the masters of Russian scholarship SIMON SEBAG MONTEFIOREâ ˜A great historian at the peak of his powers WILLIAM DALRYMPLE [An] excellent short studyâ ™ MAX HASTINGS, SUNDAY TIMESâ ˜If you really want to understand Putinâ ™s Russia today, anchored in its past of myths, then you simply have to read Figesâ ™s superb accountâ ™ ANTONY BEEVOR A lucid chronological journey that ably illustrates how narratives from the nationâ ™s past have been used to shape its autocratic presentâ ™ OBSERVER A valuable, instructive overview INDEPENDENT -------------------------From the great storyteller of Russia, a spellbinding account of the stories that have shaped the countryâ ™s past â “ and how they can inform its present.No other country has been so divided over its own past as Russia. None has changed its story so often. How the Russians came to tell their story, and to reinvent it as they went along, is a vital aspect of their history, their culture and beliefs. To understand what Russiaâ ™s future holds â “ to grasp what Putinâ ™s regime means for Russia and the world â “ we need to unravel the ideas and meanings of that history.In The Story of Russia, Orlando Figes brings into sharp relief the vibrant characters that comprise Russiaâ ™s rich history, and whose stories remain so important in making sense of the worldâ ™s largest nation today â “ from the crowning of sixteen-year-old Ivan the Terrible in a candlelit cathedral, to Catherine the Great, riding out in a green uniform to arrest her husband at his palace, to the bitter last days of the Romanovs.Beautifully written and based on a lifetime of scholarship, The Story of Russia is a major and definitive work from the great storyteller of Russian history: sweeping, suspenseful, masterful.-------------------------PRAISE FOR ORLANDO FIGESâ ˜An outstanding historian and writer, he brings distant history so close that you could feel its heartbeatâ ™KARL OVE KNAUSGAARD Figes knows more about Russia than any other historian MAX HASTINGS, SUNDAY TIMES

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Russia in Africa - Samuel Ramani

Three decades after the Soviet Union s collapse, Russia has transformed from a fringe player to a resurgent great power in Africa. The October 2019 Russia-Africa Summit in Sochi highlighted the appeal of Russia s normative agenda, the ubiquity of Russian military technology, and the breadth of Moscow s presence on the continent. Beneath the pageantry, a darker side of Russia s African resurgence looms large. From Libya to Madagascar, Russia has used sinister tactics to expand its influence, such as private military contractors, shadowy mining and energy deals with authoritarian regimes, and election interference campaigns. This book presents a chronological examination of Russia s post-Cold War foreign policy towards Africa, and outlines the factors that have enabled and impeded the growth of its influence. It pays special attention to the non-material factors behind this rising power; the domestic drivers of Russian decision-making; Moscow s relationships with fellow external powers; and African perspectives on Russia s geopolitical role. Samuel Ramani s analysis cites extensively both Russian-language media and academic sources, and his own interviews with Russian and African elites. His fascinating study challenges popular depictions of Russia as an opportunistic anti-Western actor, instead emphasising Moscow s strategic commitment to Africa and the endurance of historical memory.

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The Penguin History of Modern Russia

Robert Service s The Penguin History of Modern Russia: From Tsarism to the Twenty-first Century provides a superb panorama of Russia in the modern age. Russia s recent past has encompassed revolution, civil war, mass terror and two world wars, and the country is still undergoing huge change. In his acclaimed history, now revised and updated with a new introduction and final chapter, Robert Service explores the complex, changing interaction between rulers and ruled from Tsar Nicholas II, through the Russian Revolutions of 1905 and 1917; from Lenin and Stalin through to Gorbachev, Yeltsin, Putin and beyond. This new edition also discusses Russia s unresolved economic and social difficulties and its determination to regain its leading role on the world stage and explains how, despite the recent years of de-communization, the seven decades of communist rule which penetrated every aspect of life still continue to influence Russia today. Always well-informed and balanced in his judgements, clear and concise in his analysis ... Service is extremely good on Soviet politics Orlando Figes, Sunday Telegraph A fine book ... it is a dizzying tale and Service tells it well; he has none of the ideological baggage that has so often bedevilled Western histories of Russia Brian Moynahan, Sunday Times Robert Service is a Fellow of the British Academy and of St Antony s College, Oxford. He has written several books, including the highly acclaimed Lenin: A Biography, Russia: Experiment with a People, Stalin: A Biography and Comrades: A History of World Communism, as well as many other books on Russia s past and present. His most recent book, Trotsky, has been shortlisted for the Duff Cooper Prize.

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Art Dog - Smith Street Books

Dogs through the eras of art.Dogs have been man’s best friend for as long as we’ve been sketching on canvas. In the background, behind the table, or right at the forefront, dogs of the past peer out from paintings and sketches, frescoes and prints across art history.Art Dog is a collection of these painted pooches, featuring works from artists across the ages and continents. Japanese prints and German oils, American sketches and Italian murals are all included. The works spans eras and styles, but as different as these dogs are, one thing shines through: the love we’ve always had for them.

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Art Cat - Smith Street Books

Cats through the eras of art.Cats have been charming us with their indifference for as long as we’ve been sketching on canvas. In the background, on the table, or right at the forefront, cats of the past peer out from paintings and sketches, frescoes and prints across art history.Art Cat is a collection of these painted felines, featuring works from artists across the ages and continents. Japanese prints and German oils, American sketches and Italian murals are all included. The work spans eras and styles, but as different as these cats are, one thing shines through: that we have been obsessed with cats for far longer than the Internet.

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New Politics of Russia - Monaghan Andrew

This illuminating book explains how and why Russia’s relations with the west have deteriorated to the point of initiating a new era of ‘great power competition’. An updated version of the bestselling 2016 edition, it explores the decline in relations since the early 2000s, taking in the war in Syria and the 2022 escalation in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Beyond geopolitical considerations, the book delves into the nature of power in Russia itself, providing an in-depth examination of the networks of influence that define the country s political landscape.In doing so it moves beyond the simplistic, Putin-centric narratives often found in western accounts, offering readers a fresh perspective on Russian politics. Understanding Russia is crucial for western leaders seeking to establish stable and constructive relations in the future. The new politics of Russia serves as a key resource, challenging conventional wisdom and unpicking the complex dynamics at play in the relationship between Russia and the west.

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Goodbye to Russia - Sarah Rainsfordová

A unique, personal insight into Vladimir Putin s Russia and the devastating impact his rule has had on his own people and those of neighbouring Ukraine.In 2021, BBC journalist Sarah Rainsford set out to write a book about how Russians who dared to think differently to the Putin regime were being labelled as enemies, foreign agents and even traitors. It was to chart Russia s slide from democracy and warn of where the crushing of liberties could lead.She had experienced something of that herself when she was expelled from Moscow as a supposed security threat . Then, in February 2022, Putin began his full-scale invasion of Ukraine, moving faster than her worst fears.This is the story of how Vladmir Putin changed Russia so deeply that he was able to launch the biggest conflict in Europe since the Second World War. Sarah s focus is on the extraordinary characters she has encountered, from the Russians such as Boris Nemtsov and Alexei Navalny who paid with their lives for challenging Putin, to the Ukrainians she found burying their dead in Bucha.It is also her own personal reckoning with Russia, where she first lived in the 1990s: a country she saw emerge from decades of authoritarian rule to embrace new freedoms, that has now quashed internal dissent and declared a ruinous war on its neighbour.The culmination of many years of on-the-ground reporting, Goodbye to Russia shines a light on the attacks on freedom that she has witnessed and paints an intimate portrait of the individuals who have tried to resist.

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Goodbye to Russia - Sarah Rainsford

A DAILY MAIL, FINANCIAL TIMES AND PROSPECT POLITICS BOOK OF THE YEARSHORTLISTED FOR THE BEST BOOK BY A NON-PARLIAMENTARIAN IN THE WESTMINSTER BOOK AWARDS Quite simply the best and most powerful book Iâ ™ve read this year David Peace A magnificent book . . . beautifully written and passionately argued Dominic Sandbrook A remarkable eye-witness account of Russiaâ ™s descent into authoritarianism and war Catherine BeltonA unique, personal insight into Vladimir Putinâ ™s Russia and the devastating impact his rule has had on his own people and those of neighbouring Ukraine. In 2021, BBC journalist Sarah Rainsford set out to write a book about how Russians who dared to think differently to the Putin regime were being labelled as enemies, foreign agents and even traitors. It was to chart Russia s slide from democracy and warn of where the crushing of liberties could lead. She had experienced something of that herself when she was expelled from Moscow as a supposed security threat . Then, in February 2022, Putin began his full-scale invasion of Ukraine, moving faster than her worst fears.This is the story of how Vladmir Putin changed Russia so deeply that he was able to launch the biggest conflict in Europe since the Second World War. Sarah s focus is on the extraordinary characters she has encountered, from the Russians such as Boris Nemtsov and Alexei Navalny who paid with their lives for challenging Putin, to the Ukrainians she found burying their dead in Bucha. It is also her own personal reckoning with Russia, where she first lived in the 1990s: a country she saw emerge from decades of authoritarian rule to embrace new freedoms, that has now quashed internal dissent and declared a ruinous war on its neighbour.The culmination of many years of on-the-ground reporting, Goodbye to Russia shines a light on the attacks on freedom that she has witnessed and paints an intimate portrait of the individuals who have tried to resist.

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Goodbye to Russia - Sarah Rainsford

A unique, personal insight into Vladimir Putin’s Russia and the devastating impact his rule has had on his own people and those of neighbouring Ukraine. In 2021, BBC journalist Sarah Rainsford set out to write a book about how Russians who dared to think differently to the Putin regime were being labelled as enemies, foreign agents and even traitors. It was to chart Russia s slide from democracy and warn of where the crushing of liberties could lead.She had experienced something of that herself when she was expelled from Moscow as a supposed security threat . Then, in February 2022, Putin began his full-scale invasion of Ukraine, moving faster than her worst fears. This is the story of how Vladmir Putin changed Russia so deeply that he was able to launch the biggest conflict in Europe since the Second World War.Sarah s focus is on the extraordinary characters she has encountered, from the Russians such as Boris Nemtsov and Alexei Navalny who paid with their lives for challenging Putin, to the Ukrainians she found burying their dead in Bucha. It is also her own personal reckoning with Russia, where she first lived in the 1990s: a country she saw emerge from decades of authoritarian rule to embrace new freedoms, that has now quashed internal dissent and declared a ruinous war on its neighbour. The culmination of many years of on-the-ground reporting, Goodbye to Russia shines a light on the attacks on freedom that she has witnessed and paints an intimate portrait of the individuals who have tried to resist.

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Moje sestřenice Rachel - DVD (D007962)

Film na DVD - V přesvědčení, že jeho tajemná a krásná sestřenice Rachel zavraždila muže, který ho vychoval, zosnuje mladý Angličan Philip plán pomsty. Navzdory důkazům, které vinu Rachel potvrzují...se ale Philip do Rachel vášnivě zamiluje. Touha ovládá všechny smysly... V přesvědčení, že jeho tajemná a krásná sestřenice Rachel (Rachel Weisz) zavraždila muže, který ho vychoval, zosnuje mladý Angličan Philip (Sam Claflin) plán pomsty. Navzdory důkazům, které vinu Rachel potvrzují...se ale Philip do Rachel vášnivě zamiluje. BONUSY bull; Vynechané scény bull; Propagační filmy o filmu bull; Vývoj VF x bull; Nahrávání hudby bull; Komentář: Roger Michell a Kevin Loader bull; Galerie

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Russia Starts Here - Howard Amos

A different level of insight to anything Iâ ™ve read for a long time about Russia. - Sophy Roberts, author of The Lost Pianos of Siberia Exquisitely observed.. Full of empathy, Amos refuses easy stereotypes. - Tom Parfitt, author of High Caucasus Truly kaleidoscopic and unique in its reach, this is a superbly written and unusual book - Caroline Eden, author of Cold KitchenReturning to an overlooked region on the edge of Russia, Howard Amos sets out on a quest to understand the country he once called home.On Russiaâ ™s European borderlands, people live their lives among the ruins of successive empires. Pskov, an old Slavic land of forgotten stories and faded waysides, has weathered the tides of history. Once a thriving nexus of trade and cultural exchange, today it is one of the poorest and most rapidly depopulating places of this vast nation. To understand the darkness that has captured Russia, Howard Amos journeys through a landscape of small towns, re-wilding fields and dilapidated churches.This is a lyrical portrait of Russia where it meets NATO and the EU â “ a place of frontiers and boundaries that reveals unfamiliar and uncomfortable truths. In a country where history has been erased, manipulated and marginalised, the voices Howard Amos spotlights are a powerful antidote against forgetting.From the last inhabitants of a dying village to the long-term residents of a psychiatric hospital and a museum curator fighting local opposition to chronicle Pskovâ ™s forgotten Jewish heritage, Howard Amos uncovers compelling stories that are shaped by violence, tragedy and loss. He also encounters some of the powerful men who have loomed over Pskov leaving a troubling legacy in their wake, from far-right politicians to Putin s personal priest.

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Ms Rachel: Potty Time with Bean - Ms Rachel

Make potty training a breeze with this helpful board book brought to you by every toddlerâ ™s favourite teacher and YouTube star Ms Rachel!Worried about potty training? Wave goodbye to nappies and say hello to toilet trained toddlers! Ms Rachel brings her wealth of expertise to this fun and relatable board book for little ones. Join Bean as Ms Rachel guides him through the tricky, toilet training journey and helps him to learn how to use the potty in a stress-free and playful way. Little ones will love the comforting and engaging story, soothing songs and cute illustrations. With pages of practical advice from Ms Rachel and plenty of potty-training tips, this book helps make this important milestone an enjoyable experience for everyone. Donâ ™t miss these other brilliant books by Ms Rachel:100 First WordsHide and Seek with HerbieFrankie s Train DayA Day on the FarmMs Rachel and Bean and the Bedtime RoutineMs Rachel and the Special SurpriseMy First Colouring Book

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I Love Russia - Elena Kostyuchenko

**WINNER OF THE PUSHKIN HOUSE BOOK PRIZE 2024**To be a journalist is to tell the truth. Here is Russia as it really is. Important ... this is the Russia we need to understand TIMOTHY SNYDER A haunting book of rare courage CLARISSA WARD Read this book SVETLANA ALEXIVICHPart memoir, part collection of Elena Kostyuchenkoâ ™s fearless reporting, I Love Russia introduces us to places weâ ™ve never seen and to people whoâ ™ve been systematically, brutally erased from view by Putinâ ™s regime. We enter secretive state-run facilities for disabled people, abandoned buildings haunted by suicide and violence, and a schoolyard marked by unacknowledged massacre. We meet village girls recruited into sex work, queer people in the outer provinces, and patients and doctors on a Ukrainian maternity ward.The result is a singular, uncompromising, and profoundly humane portrait of a nation â “ and of an extraordinary woman who refuses to be silenced. Shocking and moving ... [a] gritty insider s take on Russia SUNDAY TIMES Reportage at its brave and luminous best OBSERVER Deeply personal, beautifully written IPAPER*A SPECTATOR BOOK OF THE YEAR 2023*

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Restaurant Kid - Rachel Phan

A warm and poignant narrative about finding one’s self amidst the grind of restaurant life, the cross-generational immigrant experience, and a daughter’s attempts to connect with parents who have always been just out of reach. **An International Bestseller**When she was three years old, Rachel Phan met her replacement. Instead of a new sibling, her parents’ time and attention were suddenly devoted entirely to their new family restaurant. For her parents—whose own families fled China during the Japanese occupation during the Second Sino-Japanese War and then survived bombs and starvation during the war in Vietnam—it was a dream come true. For Rachel, it was something quite different. Overnight, she became a restaurant kid, living on the periphery of her own family and trying her best to stay out of the way. While Rachel grew up, the restaurant was there—the most stalwart and suffocating member of her family. For decades, it’s been both their crowning achievement and the origin of so much of their pain and suffering: screaming matches complete with smashed dishes , bodies worn down by ever-spreading arthritis, and tenuous relationships where they love one another deeply without ever really knowing each other. In Restaurant Kid, Rachel seeks to examine the way her life has been shaped by the rigid boxes placed around her. She had to be a good daughter, never asking questions, always being grateful. She had to be a “real Canadian,” watching hockey and speaking English so flawlessly that her tongue has since forgotten how to contort around Cantonese tones. As the only Chinese girl at school, she had to alternate between being the Asian sidekick, geek, or slut, depending on whose gaze was on her. Now, thirty-one years after their restaurant first opened, Rachel s parents are cautiously talking about retirement. As an adult restaurant kid, Rachel’s good daughter role demands something new of her—a chance to get to know her parents on the trip of a lifetime. Bringing to lyric life the prism of growing up in a third culture, Rachel Phan has crafted a vibrant new narrative of growing up, the strength and foibles of family, and how we come to understand ourselves.

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Getting Russia Right - Thomas Graham

As US-Russian relations scrape the depths of cold-war antagonism, the promise of partnership that beguiled American administrations during the first post-Soviet decades increasingly appears to have been false from the start. Why did American leaders persist in pursuing it? Was there another path that would have produced more constructive relations or better prepared Washington to face the challenge Russia poses today?  With a practitioner s eye honed during decades of work on Russian affairs, Thomas Graham deftly traces the evolution of opposing ideas of national purpose that created an inherent tension in relations. Getting Russia Right identifies the blind spots that prevented Washington from seeing Russia as it really is and crafting a policy to advance American interests without provoking an aggressive Russian response. Distilling the Putin factor to reveal the contours of the Russia challenge facing the United States whenever he departs the scene, Graham lays out a compelling way to deal with it so that the United States can continue to advance its interests in a rapidly changing world. Also available as an audiobook.

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The Russia Conundrum - Martin Sixsmith, Mikhail Khodorkovsky

I m a fairly calm fellow; I don t usually get het up about things. But I was, let s say, concerned when I tuned into the Moscow Echo radio station and heard that the Kremlin had put a price on my head. The announcement didn t quite say dead or alive . But it came close... Mikhail Khodorkovsky, March 2021 Mikhail Khodorkovsky has seen behind the mask of Vladimir Putin. Once an oil tycoon and the richest man in Russia, Khodorkovsky spoke out against the corruption of Putin s regime - and was punished by the Kremlin, stripped of his entire wealth and jailed for over ten years. Now freed, working as a pro-democracy campaigner in enforced exile, Khodorkovsky brings us the insider s battle to save his country s soul. Offering an urgent analysis of what has gone wrong with Putin, The Russia Conundrum maps the country s rise and fall against Khodorkovsky s own journey, from Soviet youth to international oil executive, powerful insider to political dissident, and now a high-profile voice seeking to reconcile East and West. With unparalleled insight, written with Sunday Times bestselling author Martin Sixsmith, The Russia Conundrum exposes the desires and damning truths of Putin s Russia, and provides an answer to the West on how it must challenge the Kremlin - in order to pave the way for a better future.

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