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A Walk In Chaos: With additional notes by the author
David Nickle Read
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
2014
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Disillusionment & Cigarette Butts
David Nickle Read
Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
2015
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How did the telegraph, a new and revolutionary form of communication, affect diplomats, who tended to resist change? In a study based on impressive multinational research, David Paull Nickles examines the critical impact of the telegraph on the diplomacy of the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Case studies in crisis diplomacy--the War of 1812, the Trent affair during the U.S. Civil War, and the famous 1917 Zimmermann telegram--introduce wide-ranging thematic discussions on the autonomy of diplomats; the effects of increased speed on decision making and public opinion; the neglected role of clerks in diplomacy; and the issues of expense, garbled text, espionage, and technophobia that initially made foreign ministries wary of telegraphy. Ultimately, the introduction of the telegraph contributed to the centralization of foreign ministries and the rising importance of signals intelligence. The faster pace of diplomatic disputes invited more emotional decisions by statesmen, while public opinion often exercised a belligerent influence on crises developing over a shorter time period. Under the Wire offers a fascinating new perspective on the culture of diplomacy and the social history of technology.
_________________ ‘This is the most illuminating book about a film star that I've read' - Independent on Sunday ‘Writing with his customary passion and insight, Thomson explores Kidman's talent, beauty and glamour as well as her ability to remain an enigma' - Sunday Express ‘Thomson has written some of the best books about film' - Observer _________________ A fascinating biography of the enigmatic actress by the author of the acclaimed book The Last Equation Nicole Kidman, Oscar winner, is more than a movie star. She is the leading female celebrity icon of our age, her face and body appear in the media the world over, and she often commands a salary of over 10 million dollars a picture. However there is something mysterious and not quite settled about her, which is why David Thomson, one of the world's greatest film critics, knew he had to write about her. Whilst there may (just) be more attractive women on the screen, none has such a talent for transforming herself. This is a biography of a curly-red-haired girl from Australia who has become a world-famous actress. It is a searching treatment of her acting and business career, and a tribute by an admirer to a woman who has it in her to move millions of strangers.
Focusing on the profound effect that art, craft, and color can play in any interior, this book presents Hollis s masterful new residential projects, in which the curation of art, objects, and custom furnishings are key to the character of the spaces. Spanning homes in New York, California, and Hawaii, each interior reveals a new lesson in the creative and playful juxtaposition of artistic elements. In an elegant townhouse in San Francisco, a striking collection of contemporary paintings contrasts color and dynamism against luxuriously minimal furnishings. A loft in Tribeca pairs the organic forms of naturalistic chandeliers over sleek, modern furniture. And in a dreamlike beach house in Hawaii, custom woodwork brings into the space elements of the sublime nature outside. With contributions from acclaimed artists and artisans whose work has complemented and elevated the spaces including French artist Ingrid Donat, Italian sculptor Mauro Mori, and art/design practice Studio Job the book is at once an exhibition of enviably artful interiors and an inspiration for those looking to reinvigorate their homes with art, craft, and design.
What happens when Santa drops his bag?"Santa is too smart for that," you might say, "he always delivers his gifts on time." Normally, I would agree with you. However, Santa did drop his bag, and it landed on a hedgehog's head, Nickel Plate Nick's to be specific. Luckily for Santa, that hedgehog has a train. "But still, surely one little hedgehog can't deliver all those gifts himself," you might say. Well, I think you're right. He will need some help...
An original portrait of Nicole Kidman reflects on what it means to be an actress today while chronicling her life on- and offscreen, describing how she has changed throughout her career, examining her personal decisions about her life, and analyzing what celebrity means in the life of an actress. Reprint. 12,500 first printing.