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Not Just Any Dress

Author : Sandra Weber,Claudia Mitchell
Publisher : Peter Lang
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Art
ISBN : 0820461180

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If dresses could talk, what stories might they tell? This compelling collection of short stories, essays, and poems features dress as the structural grounding for autobiographical accounts from women's lives in Western society. Often personal in nature, these «dress stories» point unfailingly to matters of social and cultural import. Some of the dresses described inhabit the popular imagination: the little girl dress, the communion dress, the school uniform, the prom dress, the wedding dress, the little black dress, and the burial dress. Beyond the semiotic, tactile, and visual aspects of the dresses themselves, the narratives delve into what dresses reveal about fundamental aspects of human experience: identity, embodiment, relationship, and mortality. Bought or made, then worn, forgotten, remembered, re-constructed, and re-interpreted, each dress offers a new glimpse into how we construct meaning in our daily lives, and how dresses serve to reinforce or resist social structures and cultural expectations.

The Lost Art of Dress

Author : Linda Przybyszewski
Publisher : Basic Books
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2014-04-29
Category : Design
ISBN : 9780465080472

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A history of the women who taught Americans how to dress in the first half of the 20th century—and whose lessons we’d do well to remember today.

Dress Coded

Author : Carrie Firestone
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2020-07-07
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781984816443

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In this debut middle-grade girl-power friendship story, perfect for fans of Moxie, an eighth grader starts a podcast to protest the unfair dress code enforcement at her middle school and sparks a rebellion. Molly Frost is FED UP... Because Olivia was yelled at for wearing a tank top. Because Liza got dress coded and Molly didn't, even though they were wearing the exact same outfit. Because when Jessica was pulled over by the principal and missed a math quiz, her teacher gave her an F. Because it's impossible to find shorts that are longer than her fingertips. Because girls' bodies are not a distraction. Because middle school is hard enough. And so Molly starts a podcast where girls can tell their stories, and before long, her small rebellion swells into a revolution. Because now the girls are standing up for what's right, and they're not backing down.

Not Just Any Land

Author : John Price
Publisher : U of Nebraska Press
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2007-11-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0803260261

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Blending elements of memoir, literary criticism, and nature writing, an anthology of essays--including conversations with such regional authors as Linda Hasselstrom, Dan O'Brien, and William Least Heat-Moon--offers an evocative portrait of the endangered prairie environment, his own quest for a new relationship with the natural life of the prairie, and the region's personal and environmental legacy. Reprint.

Not Just Any Medical School

Author : Horace Willard Davenport
Publisher : University of Michigan Press
Page : 418 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : History
ISBN : 0472110764

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Presents a fascinating view of medical education at the University of Michigan supplemented with rare photographs

Dress Codes for Small Towns

Author : Courtney Stevens
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2017-08-22
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 9780062398536

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A Golden Kite Honor Book of 2018 * A Kirkus Best Book of 2017 “A poetic love letter to the complexities of teenage identity, and the frustrations of growing up in a place where everything fits in a box—except you.”—David Arnold, New York Times bestselling author of Kids of Appetite "Courtney Stevens firmly reasserts herself as a master storyteller of young adult fiction; crafting stories bursting with humor, heart, and the deepest sort of empathy."—Jeff Zentner, 2017 Morris Award Winner for The Serpent King "Courtney Stevens carries us into the best kind of mess: deep friendships, small town Southern gossip, unexpected garage art, and unfolding romantic identity."—Jaye Robin Brown, author of Georgia Peaches and Other Forbidden Fruit As the tomboy daughter of the town’s preacher, Billie McCaffrey has always struggled with fitting the mold of what everyone says she should be. She’d rather wear sweats, build furniture, and get into trouble with her solid group of friends: Woods, Mash, Davey, Fifty, and Janie Lee. But when Janie Lee confesses to Billie that she’s in love with Woods, Billie’s filled with a nagging sadness as she realizes that she is also in love with Woods…and maybe with Janie Lee, too. Always considered “one of the guys,” Billie doesn’t want anyone slapping a label on her sexuality before she can understand it herself. So she keeps her conflicting feelings to herself, for fear of ruining the group dynamic. Except it’s not just about keeping the peace, it’s about understanding love on her terms—this thing that has always been defined as a boy and a girl falling in love and living happily ever after. For Billie—a box-defying dynamo—it’s not that simple. Readers will be drawn to Billie as she comes to terms with the gray areas of love, gender, and friendship, in this John Hughes-esque exploration of sexual fluidity.

Roadblocks to Equality

Author : Jeffery Klaehn
Publisher : Black Rose Books Ltd.
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Equality
ISBN : 1551643162

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Explores women's experiences within contemporary society in a domestic and global context.

I Had a Favorite Dress

Author : Boni Ashburn
Publisher : Abrams
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2011-10-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781613122020

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Open up a fresh and stylish story about growing up and keeping hold of your favorite memories. As the year passes, the narrator’s favorite dress goes through a series of creative changes, from dress to shirt to tank top to scarf and so on, until all that’s left of it is a good memory. Assisted by her patient and crafty mama, the narrator finds that when disaster strikes her favorite things, she doesn’t need to make mountains out of molehills—she “makes molehills out of mountains” instead! Structured around the days of the week, the story is also illustrated to show the passing of the seasons, a perfect complement to the themes of growing older and keeping hold (and letting go) of special mementos. Praise for I Had a Favorite Dress "A spunky story about adjusting to change with creativity and style. Tailor-made, so to speak, for the Etsy generation of DIY enthusiasts.” –Publishers Weekly “Everyone is smiling in the buoyant confections created by illustrator Julia Denos—including, it’s fair to say, young readers looking at them. Endearing picture book.” –Wall Street Journal “What could have been yet another example of kindergarten consumerism instead becomes one of resourcefulness and resilience.” –New York Times “Denos’s multimedia illustrations reinforce the narrator’s vibrant personality and the amazing transformations of the dress while capturing the action and emotion of the story. This book is sure to capture the imaginations of would-be seamstresses; children who can’t bear to part with a favorite item; and those who want to reduce, reuse, recycle.” –School Library Journal “Breezy in style, they smartly stitch each scene of alteration as the not-so-little girl sashays through the days of the week and the seasons. A charming interpretation of an old story that will speak to young fashionistas.” –Kirkus Reviews

Regency Women's Dress

Author : Cassidy Percoco
Publisher : Batsford
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2015-10-15
Category : Design
ISBN : 184994301X

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The distinctive style of the Regency period is a source of endless fascination for fashion academics and historians, living historians, re-enactors and costume designers for stage and screen. Author and fashion historian Cassidy Percoco has delved into little-known museum hoards to create a stunning collection of 26 garments, many with clear provenance tied to a specific location, which have never before been published and never – or very rarely – displayed. Most of the garments have an aspect in their construction that has not been previously documented, from a style of skirt trim to the method of gown closure. This practical guide begins with a general history of the early 19th-century women's dress. This is followed by 26 patterns of gowns, spencers, chemises, and corsets, each with an illustration of the finished piece and description of its construction. This must-have guide is an essential reference for anyone interested in the fashions or the history of the period, or for anyone wishing to recreate their own beautiful Regency clothing.

The Fashion System

Author : Roland Barthes
Publisher : Univ of California Press
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1990-07-25
Category : Design
ISBN : 0520071778

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On semiotics, fashion and philosophy

Going Off-Center

Author : Donna Pfannenstiel
Publisher : Abbott Press
Page : 106 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2018-06-22
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781458221766

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Going Off-Center by Donna Pfannenstiel Pdf

The author invites anyone that has ever worked with young people, intends to work with young people, or knows some young people, to travel along on her sojourn into the world of being an at-riskhigh school teacher. Take a look at this unique world of academia through her lens. Join her in the ups and downs and the laughter and tears of getting to know her remarkable students, all the while getting to know the profession she has chosen. Going Off Center employs a little laughter, a little sass, a little sadness, and a lot of reflection of being an at-risk teacher.

Just Who Do We Think We Are?

Author : Claudia Mitchell,Kathleen O'Reilly-Scanlon,Sandra Weber
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2013-04-15
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781134426270

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Just Who Do We Think We Are? by Claudia Mitchell,Kathleen O'Reilly-Scanlon,Sandra Weber Pdf

Drawing upon diverse and specific examples of self-study, described here by the practitioners themselves, this unique book formulates a methodological framework for self-study in education. This collection brings together a diverse and international range of self-studies carried out in teacher education, each of which has a different perspective to offer on issues of method and methodology, including: * memory work * fictional practice * collaborative autobiography * auto-ethnography * phenomenology * image-based approaches. Such ethical issues likely to arise from self-study as informed consent, self-disclosure and crises of representation are also explored with depth and clarity. As method takes centre stage in educational and social scientific research, and self-study becomes a key tool for research, training, practice and professional development in education, Just Who Do We Think We Are? provides an invaluable resource for anyone undertaking this form of practitioner research.

Boundless Style

Author : Kristiann Boos
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2015-10-14
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781440242106

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Boundless Style by Kristiann Boos Pdf

Five bodices, five sleeves, five skirts—boundless style. Have you ever found yourself sifting through sewing patterns, thinking "I wish I could have this top but with that skirt!"? Kristiann Boos of Victory Patterns is here to help. Maybe you're drawn to the Celine bodice with Bardot sleeves and a Meryl skirt. Or maybe the Catrina bodice is more your style. With 15 mix-and-match pattern pieces to choose from, you can explore countless custom designs. In addition to helping you design your own clothes, Kristiann guides you through all the essential sewing skills, such as installing an invisible zipper and balancing a hem. Every step is clearly detailed with photographs, illustrations and the quality instruction Victory Patterns is known for. It's time to get sewing--your personalized adventure in style awaits! Features CD-ROM of printable PDF patterns includes sizes 2 to 16.

Memory and Pedagogy

Author : Claudia Mitchell,Teresa Strong-Wilson,Kathleen Pithouse,Susann Allnutt
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 331 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2010-12-14
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781136857492

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Memory and Pedagogy by Claudia Mitchell,Teresa Strong-Wilson,Kathleen Pithouse,Susann Allnutt Pdf

Memory work – the conscious remembering and study of individual and shared memories – is increasingly being acknowledged as a key pedagogical tool in working with children. Giving students opportunities and support to remember and study their selves as individuals and as communities allows them to see their future as something that belongs to them, and that they can influence in some way for the better. This edited volume brings together essays from scholars who are studying the interconnections between pedagogy and memory in the context of social themes and social inquiry within educational research. The book provides a range of perspectives on the social and pedagogical relevance of memory studies to the educational arena in relation to the themes of memory and method, revisiting childhood, memory and place, addressing political conflict, sexuality and embodiment, and inter-generational studies.

Luxury Fashion and Culture

Author : Arch G. Woodside,Eunju Ko
Publisher : Emerald Group Publishing
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2013-03-14
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781781902110

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Focuses on the study of how humans use high quality, highly pleasurable, and frequently rare products, services, and experiences to distinguish to themselves and others who they are as well as whom they are not - both within and across cultures.