An account of British decolonization and its aftermath. It discusses its implications for Australian policies in the key areas of defence in Southeast Asia, the politics of the Commonwealth, the European Union, Australia's own colonial policy and the bilateral relationship with Britain itself.
Blankets is the story of a young man coming of age and finding the confidence to express his creative voice. Craig Thompson's poignant graphic memoir plays out against the backdrop of a Midwestern winterscape: finely-hewn linework draws together a portrait of small town life, a rigorously fundamentalist Christian childhood, and a lonely, emotionally mixed-up adolescence. Under an engulfing blanket of snow, Craig and Raina fall in love at winter church camp, revealing to one another their struggles with faith and their dreams of escape. Over time though, their personal demons resurface and their relationship falls apart. It's a universal story, and Thompson's vibrant brushstrokes and unique page designs make the familiar heartbreaking all over again. This groundbreaking graphic novel, winner of two Eisner and three Harvey Awards, is an eloquent portrait of adolescent yearning; first love (and first heartache); faith in crisis; and the process of moving beyond all of that. Beautifully rendered in pen and ink, Thompson has created a love story that lasts.
Owen had a fuzzy yellow blanket. "Fuzzy goes where I go," said Owen. But Mrs. Tweezers disagreed. She thought Owen was too old for a blanket. Owen disagreed. No matter what Mrs. Tweezers came up with, Blanket Fairies or vinegar, Owen had the answer. But when school started, Owen't mother knew just what to do, and everyone -- Owen, Fuzzy, and even Mrs. Tweezers -- was happy.
The delightful story of Nora who, after a succession of terrible boyfriends, finds a much happier relationship with a 500-pound American black bear. Bear meets girl. Nora has bad luck with men. When she meets an (actual) bear on a hike in the Los Angeles hills, he turns out to be the best romantic partner she's ever had! He's considerate, he's sweet, he takes care of her. But he's a bear, and winning over her friends and family is difficult. Not to mention he has to hibernate all winter. Can true love conquer all?
Discover a new source of inspiration for your crochet hook...the beautiful work of today's modern makers! Follow popular crochet blanket designer Rachele Carmona through her unique collection of crochet blankets inspired by the work of popular independent artists. The Art of Crochet Blankets will help you create your own colorful crochet blankets as unique works of art for your home! Inside this one-of-a-kind crochet blanket guide you'll find: • Details on how to translate art to hook with 18 bold and unique crochet afghan patterns influenced by the works of their feature artist. • Modern quilts, fabric designs, tapestry weaving, digital art, and more become the source of one-of-a-kind projects for a more artful home. • Biographies and beautiful photos profiling 6 inspiring modern makers--Tula Pink, April Rhodes, Maryanne Moodie, Fransisco Valle, Maud Vantours, and Caitline Dowe-Sandes. Discover the inspiration that lies beyond the world of crochet with The Art of Crochet Blankets.
Delores Fossen P. I. Lucky had tracked down Marin, a woman he was certain knew key information about her missing criminal brother. Yet he didn’t count on Marin and her tiny son being in danger. And standing in as fiancé and father has left Lucky with everything to lose...
This easy-to-use Navajo dictionary is intended primarily for Navajo children learning to read and write the language in bilingual classrooms, but it is also useful for anyone wanting to learn Navajo.
I, Beverly Queen, was born and raised in Baltimore City at Providence Hospital in West Baltimore. This is my first book, but it will not be my only book. I have more to come in the future. This documentary is a twenty-year accomplishment that was written over the course of my life. The book is based on a true story when you're living from one day to the next of life changes and challenges, coming from a family that was torn apart due to living in an environment of poverty and just being poor with a family of nine sisters and brothers in a two-bedroom town house through domestic violence, mental and physical abuse, drug abuse, and alcohol abuse that had also played a part of our lives.