This study places Djuna Barnes's early work in the context of symbolist ideas and practices. It presents Barnes not only as a woman writer, but also as an American writer, especially in her attention to the search for identity and to the conflict between individual values and those of society.

Express your personal style and make clothes that are comfortable for you and your body! Maybe you learned to sew in school and have a sewing machine, but it hasn't seen the outside of the closet since your last move. Or maybe you are completely new to the craft, with a lot of enthusiasm, but no idea how to thread your machine. No matter where you're coming from in terms of experience, this sewing workbook offers four basic patterns--two tops, a skirt, and a pair of pants--that empower you to express your personal style and make clothes that are comfortable for your body type. After explaining the basic concepts of sewing and construction, 100 Acts of Sewing designer Sonya Philip then provides suggestions for mixing the basic patterns together to create new garment iterations as you gain confidence--structural adjustments such as full bust, no bust, long torso, big, small, etc., as well as a range of possible alterations and embellishments including sleeves, pockets, hems, and more! Going beyond simple pattern instructions, this book will make sewing garments accessible for every body type--each pattern comes in sizes ranging from XS to 5X. With inspiring essays on Sonya's sewing philosophy that speak to the slow and ethical fashion movement, this will be the go-to guide for all aspirational and seasoned sewists.

"Patchwork quilting meets the celestial sky and the result ... clean, elegant style with a cosmic touch. Join Fancy Tiger Crafts Founders, Amber Corcoran and Jamie Jennings for an astrological exploration though the beauty of modern design. Each of the twelve blocks in Constellations (plus a bonus Orion block never released!) finishes at 20 square and brings the sparse beauty of the celestial into your home with minimalist patchwork. Each blocks sparkles with an accurate representation of the stars found in the night sky. Personalize, create and appreciate a unique, yet simple approach to piecing and create your own personalized tribute to suit your astrological favorites."--Publisher's description.

Hand-painted signs, stickered slogans and knitted hats: craft and protest have gone hand in hand since people began to take to the streets and stand up for change. A way of visualising your beliefs, craftivism combines a passion for making with the desire to make your voice heard - using your own hands to quietly subvert the status quo. Rebel Crafts collects projects that will inspire change, resist injustice and subvert the everyday. Experienced craft author Hester's Handmade Home shares expert advice in 12 fully illustrated step-by-step makes. With crafts suitable for both the experienced maker and the beginner, Hester will teach you how to stitch your way to freedom, screen-print for equality, letter-write for the people and sport your feminist credentials on a badge. Filled with beautifully photographed ideas for how to use and style your makes, Rebel Crafts is a fun and right-on collection of activism-inspired activities.

Getting together with your girlfriends has never been more fun! Now you can create dozens of attractive crafts using simple, easy-to-find household materials. Filled to the brim with detailed instructions, Kathy Ross's latest craft book will have friends sharing ideas for new and exciting projects. Learn to add your own fashionable touches to clothing, such as the Trendy T-shirt and Fancy Flip Flops, or create new decor for your bedroom with the Room Pennants and Message Boards. What are you waiting for? Give your friends a list of simple supplies to bring and prepare for the best get-together ever!

The Joys of Soap Crafting Melt & Pour book provides around sixty soap projects. Most soap projects are easy to craft with natural additives such as foliage, essential oils, extracts and fragrances. It is all the more fun to craft challenging soaps such as jelly roll soap, soap with chunks, pipe soap, Deep sea and Blue lagoon soap. Once you master the art of soap crafting you have prospects to become an entrepreneur and start production of fancy soaps commercially. It can be rightly said, "small opportunities are often the beginning of great enterprises".

Celebrate the 100th day of school with Fancy Nancy, in this sweet and thoughtful I Can Read Story from New York Times bestselling team Jane O’Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser. Perfect for back-to-school! With the 100th day of school just around the corner, Nancy finds herself utterly stumped. She can’t think of anything exciting, special, or imaginative enough to bring in to class to commemorate the day. Just as Nancy begins to lose hope, she finds inspiration from an unexpected source—and learns that even sad events can bring with them a glimmer of beauty. Fancy Nancy: The 100th Day of School is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it's perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. The back matter features a list of the rich vocabulary words that are used throughout the story along with their definition.