In this project-based sewing book, Amy Butler teaches what she does best: sewing, quilting, and pattern making. From lampshades to pillows, quilts to statement jewelry, Piece Keeping is the perfect go-to for the crafty. With clear sections on traditional sewing themes, tools, and methods, this book will appeal to Amy's core fans as well as those simply drawn to beautiful fabrics and DIY projects. The 20 inspiring projects include dozens of how-to diagrams, plus 9 sheets of full-size patterns stored in an attached envelope. Piece Keeping is both a practical guide and a source for stylish home décor and fashion inspiration, brimming throughout with Amy's unique colour sense and eye-catching textile designs.
Exploring the life and leadership of Populist Marion Butler (1863-1938), James Hunt offers new insight into the challenges of American reform politics. The son of North Carolina farmers and a graduate of the University of North Carolina, Butler displayed an early proclivity for agrarian reform. By age twenty-eight he led the Farmers' Alliance of North Carolina; two years later he was elected president of the national Alliance. Butler served in the U.S. Senate as a Populist from 1895 to 1901 and was chairman of the national Populist Party during the critical presidential elections of 1896 and 1900. In 1896 he helped engineer the remarkable collaboration in which Populist Tom Watson ran for vice president alongside Democratic presidential nominee William Jennings Bryan.Departing from earlier portrayals of Butler as a political opportunist, Hunt shows him to be a genuine reformer who upheld Populist tenets in the face of enormous opposition from Democrats, Republicans, and even members of his own party. A dynamic individual with enormous capacity to mobilize and motivate, Butler sought throughout his career to convert his reform ideals, through politics, into law. His long and, ultimately, losing efforts illuminate the limitations of Populism as an ideology and as a political movement.
By the CWA Gold Dagger award-winning author of Other Paths to GloryThe Russians are looking for a few good men, and they're doing most of their looking within the British University system. It's a ploy which has served them well in the past, but now there's a difference. As Dr David Audley discovers very quickly, the aim of the Soviets is not simply to recruit, but to lay the groundwork for destruction.From the dim, comfortable reading rooms of Oxford to the bleak moors stretching away from Hadrian's Wall, Audley searches for the Russian wolf in don's clothing. What Audley can't know is that the agent has been forbidden to fail . . . on pain of death.
The document explores the intertwined histories of Charles Bianconi and the Butlers of Cahir, two significant figures and families in Irish history, particularly in the region of Tipperary.Charles BianconiCharles Bianconi, an Italian immigrant who arrived in Ireland in 1802, is celebrated for his entrepreneurial spirit and contributions to public transport. Starting with humble beginnings as a print seller, he eventually revolutionized transportation in Ireland by establishing a successful public car service, known as the "Bians." His innovations made travel more accessible and connected rural communities. Bianconi became a naturalized citizen, achieved significant wealth, and rose to prominence, becoming Mayor of Clonmel and acquiring the Longfield estate.Bianconi's personal life included a marriage to Eliza Hayes and friendships with influential figures like Daniel O'Connell. Despite personal tragedies, such as the death of his children, Bianconi's legacy was marked by philanthropy, progressive social contributions, and business acumen.The Butlers of CahirThe Butler family, with roots tracing back to James Gallda Butler, played a central role in the history of Cahir and its surrounding areas. The document recounts their lineage, notable events, and the family's involvement in Irish politics, land management, and conflicts. The Butlers of Cahir navigated periods of political and social upheaval, including the Cromwellian settlement, penal laws, and agrarian unrest.The story also details specific figures like Richard Butler, the 10th Lord Cahir, who implemented significant estate reforms, supported Catholic Emancipation, and modernized the family's holdings. However, financial challenges, exacerbated by the famine and lavish spending, led to the eventual sale of their estate.Shared LegacyThe document reflects on the historical and cultural significance of both Bianconi and the Butlers, emphasizing their roles in shaping the social and economic landscape of 19th-century Ireland. It also highlights their contributions to public life, community development, and the enduring legacy of their names in Irish history.
Samuel Butler (1835-1902), Victorian satirist, critic, and visual artist, possessed one of the most original and inquiring imaginations of his age. The author of two satires, Erewhon (1872) and The Way of All Flesh (1903), Butler's intellectually adventurous explorations along the cultural frontiers of his time appeared in volume after eccentric volume. Author of four works on evolution, he was one of the most prolific evolutionary speculators of his time. He was an innovative travel writer and art historian who used the creative insights of his own painting, photography, and local knowledge to invent, in works like Alps and Sanctuaries (1881), a vibrant Italian culture that contrasted with the spiritually frigid experience of his High Church upbringing.Despite his range and achievement, there remains surprisingly little contemporary analytical commentary on Butler's work. Samuel Butler, Victorian against the Grain is an interdisciplinary collection of essays that provides a critical overview of Butler's career, one which places his multifaceted body of work within the cultural framework of the Victorian age. The essays, taken together, discuss the formation of Victorian England's ultimate polymath, an artistic and intellectual ventriloquist who assumed an extraordinary range of roles - as satirist, novelist, evolutionist, natural theologian, travel writer, art historian, biographer, classicist, painter, and photographer.
William Butler Yeats and the Irish Literary Revival is a comprehensive book written by Horatio Sheafe Krans. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the life and works of William Butler Yeats, one of the most prominent figures of the Irish Literary Revival. The author delves into Yeats' childhood, his family background, and his early literary influences. The book also explores Yeats' involvement in the Irish Literary Revival, a cultural and literary movement that aimed to revive and promote Irish literature and language. The author examines Yeats' role in the movement and his contributions to the revival of Irish literature, including his poetry, plays, and essays.Krans also discusses Yeats' personal life, including his relationships with family, friends, and lovers, and how they influenced his writing. The author also touches upon Yeats' political views and his involvement in Irish politics.Overall, William Butler Yeats and the Irish Literary Revival is a comprehensive and insightful book that provides a detailed look into the life and works of one of Ireland's greatest literary figures. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Irish literature, culture, and history.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1904 Edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
This mesmerizing companion book to the award-winning film, The Butler traces the Civil Rights Movement and explores crucial moments of twentieth century American history through the eyes of Eugene Allen—a White House butler who served eight presidents over the course of thirty-four years.During the presidencies of Harry Truman to Ronald Reagan, Eugene Allen was a butler in the most famous of residences: the White House. An African American who came of age during the era of Jim Crow, Allen served tea and supervised buffets while also witnessing some of the most momentous decisions made during the second half of the twentieth century, including Lyndon B. Johnson’s work during the Civil Rights Movement and Ronald Reagan getting tough on apartheid. But even as Allen witnessed the Civil Rights legislation develop, his family, friends, and neighbors were still contending with Jim Crow America. Timely, “poignant and powerful” (Kirkus Reviews) The Butler also explores Eugene Allen and his family’s background along with the history of African Americans in Hollywood and also features a foreword by the film’s director Lee Daniels.
Die Herrschaften Donaghue fahren zum allj hrlichen Familientreffen in den hohen Norden. Der vom Internat zur ck gekehrte junge Lord Jonathan gibt vor, sich nicht wohl zu f hlen und bleibt mit dem jungen Butler allein zur ck im Herrenhaus. Schon wenige Stunden nach der Abreise der Eltern scheint das Unwohlsein des jungen Lords jedoch vorbei und er nutzt es aus, den jungen Butler f r die kommenden Tage ganz allein in seinen Diensten zu haben... Achtung: Dieses Buch enth lt sehr deutliche homoerotische Szenen und richtet sich deshalb ausschlie lich an erwachsene Leser.
