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A Life Of Picasso Volume 1 1881-1906 By John Richardson
A Life of Picasso magnificently combines meticulous scholarship with irresistible narrative appeal. John Richardson draws on his close friendship with Picasso, his own diaries, with the collaboration of Picasso’s widow Jacqueline, and unprecedented access to his studio and papers to arrive at a profound understanding of the artist and his work. He has distilled a lifetime’s study into a book that is monumental, enthralling and perceptive – at last, an account of the artist’s life that is worthy of its subject. Volume I sheds new light on Picasso’s innovations, obsessions and influences and reveals how his art and life were inextricably bound together. It explores his Spanish his intensely Andalusian nature, his adolescence in Corunna and Madrid and his passion for Barcelona, where he became the hero of Catalan ‘modernisme’. It chronicles his formative early years in Paris and his complex relationships with Apollinaire, Max Jacob and Gertrude Stein during the Blue and Rose periods. At the end of the book we see Picasso already poised to become the messiah of modern art, ready to develop into one of the great artist of the twentieth century.
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Cecil Higgs (South African art library) hardback
Cecil Higgs is probably the most important colourist in South African art.
dust jacket still intact, library ticket still on page, book is in good condition.
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The Art of Social Media by Kawasaki Guy (paperback)
The purpose of this book is to enable you to rock social media. We assume you already familiar with the basics and that you want to use social media for business. either for organization or yourself.
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The One Year Devotions For Girls: Starring Women Of The Bible by Katrina Cassel (paperback)
How do the stories of Rachel, Hannah, Ruth, Esther, Elizabeth, and Mary relate to you? How can the stories of women in the Bible help girls living in the twenty-first century?
The One Year Devotions for Girls Starring Women of the Bible features the stories of more than seventy-five Old and New Testament women and the issues they faced-stuff like dealing with change, struggling with jealousy, overcoming obstacles, and asking for help when they needed it. The devotions give you insight on how you can handle these issues too. Plus, you’ll find some fun games and puzzles!
So open up this devo, and start reading about how these women dealt with their challenges. You might have more in common with Hannah and Esther than you ever guessed! -
How Do You Live?: The uplifting Japanese classic that has enchanted millions Hardcover – April 8, 2021 by Genzaburo Yoshino
About the book:Publishing in English for the very first time, Japan’s best loved classic tells the story of a young boy’s journey to discovering what really matters in lifeThe streets of Tokyo swarm below fifteen year-old Copper as he gazes out into the city of his childhood. Struck by the thought of the infinite people whose lives play out alongside his own, he begins to wonder, how do you live?Considering life’s biggest questions for the first time, Copper turns to his dear uncle for heart-warming wisdom. As the old man guides the boy on a journey of philosophical discovery, a timeless tale unfolds, offering a poignant reflection on what it means to be human. -
Don’t Stop Me Now by Jeremy Clarkson (paperback)
Jeremy Clarkson puts the pedal to the floor in Don’t Stop Me Now, a collection of his Sunday Times motoring journalism.
There’s more to life than cars. Jeremy Clarkson knows this. There is, after all, a whole world out there just waiting to be discovered. So, before he gets on to torque steer and active suspension, he takes time out to consider:
* The madness of Galapagos tortoises
* The similarities between Jeremy Paxman and AC/DC’s bass guitarist
* The problems and perils of being English
* God’s dumbest creation
Then there are the cars: whether it’s the poxiest little runabout or an exotic, firebreathing supercar, no one does cars like Clarkson. Unmoved by mechanics’ claims and unimpressed by press junkets, he approaches anything on four wheels without fear or favour. What emerges from the ashes is rarely pretty. But always very, very funny.
Praise for Jeremy Clarkson
‘Brilliant . . . laugh-out-loud’ Daily Telegraph‘Outrageously funny . . . will have you in stitches’ Time Out
‘Very funny . . . I cracked up laughing on the tube’ Evening Standard
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The World According to Clarkson by Jeremy Clarkson (paperback)
Jeremy Clarkson has seen rather more of the world than most. As a result he’s got one or two things to tell us about how it all works… and being Clarkson, he’s not about to voice them quietly, humbly and without great dollops of humour.
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Born to be riled by Jeremy Clarkson (paperback)
Jeremy Clarkson, it has to be said, sometimes finds the world a maddening place. And nowhere more so than from behind the wheel of a car, where you can see any number of people acting like lunatics while in control (or not) of a ton of metal.
In this collection of classic columns, first published in 1999, Jeremy takes a look at the world through his windscreen, shakes his head at what he sees – and then puts the boot in.
Among other things, he explains:
* why Surrey is worse than Wales
* how crossing your legs in America can lead to arrest
* the reason cable TV salesman must be punched
* that divorce can be blamed on the birth of Jesus.
Raving politicians, pointless celebrities, ridiculous ‘personalities’ and the Germans all get it in the neck, together with the stupid, the daft and the ludicrous, in a tour de force of comic writing guaranteed to have Jeremy’s postman wheezing under sackfuls of letters from the easily offended.
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Looking After Our Own: The Stories of Black and Asian Adopters (paperback) by Hope Massiah
The stories of black and Asian adopters.
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1,107 Baby Names That Stand the Test of Time (Paperback)
There are tens of thousands of baby names out there—and books that dutifully list them. And then there is 1,107 Baby Names That Stand the Test of Time—a curated, considered, opinionated, and richly informative guide that winnows down the world of baby names to help moms and dads make smart choices, sidestep the trendiness trap, and avoid the ranks of parents (more than 54%) who later regret the name they chose.
A guide for parents who know that the perfect name lasts a lifetime—it suits not just a cuddly newborn but grows with a child from babyhood through adulthood. 1,107 Baby Names That Stand the Test of Time makes a strong case for each name selected and features the name’s definition, history, variations and nicknames, and its “meaning” in the larger cultural sense. Includes a primer on the basic rules of baby naming including sounds, rhythm, ethnic traditions, and effective use of a middle name.
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Three by Giselle Willcox (paperback)
In her humorous collection of columns, writer Giselle Willcox offers readers a wonderful collation of the chronology of three years of a celebrated back-pack column with a South African favorite, living and loving. Set against the backdrop of modern South African life, Giselle, with the sassy combination of wit and wisdom, faces motherhood one god-awful day at a time, touching from everything from nappies to no sleep, from parties to potty-training in a way that is both entertaining and endearing. Three offers moms all over the country convincing consolation-that if they are in fact insane, they are not alone. Giselle is right there with them. -
Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey (Paperback)
Condition: Very good
From the Academy Award®-winning actor, an unconventional memoir filled with raucous stories, outlaw wisdom, and lessons learned the hard way about living with greater satisfaction.
I’ve been in this life for fifty years, been trying to work out its riddle for forty-two, and been keeping diaries of clues to that riddle for the last thirty-five. Notes about successes and failures, joys and sorrows, things that made me marvel, and things that made me laugh out loud. How to be fair. How to have less stress. How to have fun. How to hurt people less. How to get hurt less. How to be a good man. How to have meaning in life. How to be more me. Recently, I worked up the courage to sit down with those diaries. I found stories I experienced, lessons I learned and forgot, poems, prayers, prescriptions, beliefs about what matters, some great photographs, and a whole bunch of bumper stickers. I found a reliable theme, an approach to living that gave me more satisfaction, at the time, and still: If you know how, and when, to deal with life’s challenges – how to get relative with the inevitable – you can enjoy a state of success I call ‘catching greenlights.’
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Die Amptelike K53 Slaag jou leerling- en bestuurders-lisensies maklik (Paperback)
Die topverkoper hou aan om n behoorlike grondslag, van alles wat nodig is om voor te berei vir die leerling- en bestuurderslisensietoets, aan beginners te bied. Die teks is hersien en opgedateer om veranderinge in die pad- en verkeerswetgewing, asook die praktiese vereistes vir die amptelike K53 defensiewe bestuur-sisteem in ag te neem. Daar is ook n nuwe nuttige los invoegsel wat inligting en vereistes oor gerekenariseerde toetsing bevat. Die boek is goed aangebied en verbruikersvriendelik en kombineer al die elemente wat benodig word om die geskrewe, werf- en padtoetse vir motor?etse, motor’s en swaar motorvoertuie te slaag. Dit is ook die enigste handleiding wat elke padreel illustreer. Die teks, illustrasies en selftoetse is ontwerp om die leerproses oor te dra en dit makliker te maak om die leerling- of bestuurderslisensietoets die eerste keer te slaag.
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Die Nuwe Amptelike K53 Handleiding vir die leerling- en bestuurslisensietoetse
Die Nuwe Amptelike K53-handleiding is ‘n omvattende en koste-effektiewe gids om jou te help slaag in die Leerling- en K53-Bestuurslisensietoetse. Elke hoofstuk bespreek wat van jou verwag sal word met die hantering van ligte en swaar motorvoertuie en motorfietse.
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Elephants – Stunning Photographs of the World’s Biggest Land Mammals by Tom Jackson (Hardback)
Condition: Very good
Other than the size of their ears (African elephants have much larger ears), how else do African and Asian elephants differ? Well, both male and female African elephants, rather than just some male Asian elephants, have long tusks. And African elephants also have two, rather than one, finger-like digits in their trunks to help grip. African elephants have more wrinkly skin, and their heads are more rounded, whereas Asian elephants have twin-domed heads. Elephants is an outstanding collection of photographs and captions showing these majestic animals in their natural habitat. You’ll discover how, yes, African and Asian elephants differ, but also about the different species or subspecies in each continent.
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Mediterranean Cookbook – fresh, fast & easy edited by Marie-Pierre Moine (Hardback)
Condition: Very good
Bring the tantalizing flavours of the Mediterranean into your home with over 300 fresh, fast, and easy recipes from Andalucia and Provence, to Egypt and Lebanon. The Mediterranean Cookbook celebrates the healthy recipes and fantastic tastes that characterise the wonderful diversity of the Mediterranean diet, including tapas, pizza, mezze, and sweet treats.
Step-by-step techniques show you how to master the classic recipes, such as paella and ratatouille, while beautiful ingredients pages tell you all you need to know about fresh ingredients from across the region. You’ll also delve into the cuisines of key regions, such as Morocco and Greece, with menus showing typical family meals. With the Mediterranean Cookbook, you’ll be able to recreate a sultry taverna, bustling bazaar, or lively tapas bar in the comfort of your own home, all year round. -
Letter To My Younger Self – The Big Issue Presents 100 Inspiring People on the Moments That Shaped Their Lives Devised by Jane Graham (Hardback)
Condition: As new
A Sunday Times Book of the Year. If you could write a letter to your younger self, what would it say? Over 10 years ago, The Big Issue began to ask some of the best-known, most interesting and most successful figures in entertainment, politics, food, sport and business to give advice, offer hope and share a few jokes with their younger selves. They opened up, in ways they never had, to interviewer Jane Graham, reflecting on their lives and themselves with affection, sympathy and sometimes disbelief.
This collection of 100 of the most incredible letters includes Paul McCartney on how he found inspiration, Olivia Colman on overcoming confidence problems, Mo Farah on the importance of losing, Arianna Huffington on knowing your motivations, Jamie Oliver on trusting your instinct and many, many more, including Rod Stewart, Margaret Atwood, Buzz Aldrin, David Cameron, Eddie Izzard, Desmond Tutu, Neil Gaiman, Ruby Wax, Ralph Fiennes, Tracey Emin, Ian McEwan, Michael Palin, Melanie C, Tim Peake, Dionne Warwick and Ewan McGregor.