The Lost Art of Dress
Title | The Lost Art of Dress PDF eBook |
Author | Linda Przybyszewski |
Publisher | Basic Books |
Pages | 402 |
Release | 2014-04-29 |
Genre | Design |
ISBN | 0465080472 |
"A tribute to a time when style -- and maybe even life -- felt more straightforward, and however arbitrary, there were definitive answers." -- Sadie Stein, Paris Review As a glance down any street in America quickly reveals, American women have forgotten how to dress. We lack the fashion know-how we need to dress professionally and beautifully. In The Lost Art of Dress, historian and dressmaker Linda Przybyszewski reveals that this wasn't always true. In the first half of the twentieth century, a remarkable group of women -- the so-called Dress Doctors -- taught American women that knowledge, not money, was key to a beautiful wardrobe. They empowered women to design, make, and choose clothing for both the workplace and the home. Armed with the Dress Doctors' simple design principles -- harmony, proportion, balance, rhythm, emphasis -- modern American women from all classes learned to dress for all occasions in ways that made them confident, engaged members of society. A captivating and beautifully illustrated look at the world of the Dress Doctors, The Lost Art of Dress introduces a new audience to their timeless rules of fashion and beauty -- rules which, with a little help, we can certainly learn again.
The Lost Art of the Great Speech
Title | The Lost Art of the Great Speech PDF eBook |
Author | Richard Dowis |
Publisher | Amacom Books |
Pages | 292 |
Release | 2000 |
Genre | Business & Economics |
ISBN | 9780814470541 |
"Splashy slides, confident body language, and a lot of eye contact are fine and well. But if a speech is rambling, illogical, or just plain boring, the impact will be lost. Now everyone can learn to give powerful, on-target speeches that capture an audience's attention and drive home a message. The key is not just in the delivery techniques, but in tapping into the power of language. Prepared by an award-winning writer, this authoritative speech-writing guide covers every essential element of a great speech, including outlining and organizing, beginning with a bang, making use of action verbs and vivid nouns, and handling questions from the audience. Plus, the book includes excerpts from some of history's most memorable speeches--eloquent words to contemplate and emulate."
The Lost Art of True Beauty
Title | The Lost Art of True Beauty PDF eBook |
Author | Leslie Ludy |
Publisher | Harvest House Publishers |
Pages | 178 |
Release | 2010-01-01 |
Genre | Religion |
ISBN | 0736937102 |
Sensuality equals beauty—that’s what today’s young women are learning from our sex-obsessed society. Millions of 20somethings are caught up in trying to look like fashion models, movie stars, or the hottest new pop singer and end up plagued by insecurity, eating disorders, and sexual promiscuity. Bestselling author and speaker Leslie Ludy (Set-Apart Femininity and Authentic Beauty) shares a different vision for feminine loveliness as God intended it to be—the breathtaking radiance of a young woman who has been transformed by Christ from the inside out. With candid personal stories, practical advice, and inspiration, Leslie leads young women on a life-changing journey to become women of feminine grace, beauty, and enduring style. Leslie inspires girls toward inner changes but also talks about practical social grace and manners, how to dress beautifully, and even how to create a warm and lovely environment in the home. Clearly, true beauty is more than skin deep.
The Art of Dressing Well
Title | The Art of Dressing Well PDF eBook |
Author | Sarah Annie Frost |
Publisher | |
Pages | 190 |
Release | 1870 |
Genre | Clothing and dress |
ISBN |
Art of Dress
Title | Art of Dress PDF eBook |
Author | Jane Ashelford |
Publisher | Abrams |
Pages | 328 |
Release | 1996-09 |
Genre | Design |
ISBN |
The clothes worn by our ancestors afford an unparalleled insight into lifestyles that have disappeared forever.
The Lost Art of Good Conversation
Title | The Lost Art of Good Conversation PDF eBook |
Author | Sakyong Mipham |
Publisher | Harmony |
Pages | 242 |
Release | 2017 |
Genre | Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | 0451499433 |
Cutting through all the white noise, chatter, and superficiality our cell phones and social media cause, one of Tibet's highest and most respected spiritual leaders offers simple and practical advice to help us increase our attentions spans, become better listeners, and strive to appreciate the people around us. In this easy to understand and helpful book, Sakyong Mipham provides inspiring ideas and practical tips on how to be more present in your day-to-day life, helping us to communicate in ways that elevates the dignity of everyone involved. Great for families, employees and employers and everyone who spend too much time on Facebook, Instagram, and feel "disconnected" in our "connected" world, Good Conversation is a journey back to basics.
The Lost Art of Keeping Secrets
Title | The Lost Art of Keeping Secrets PDF eBook |
Author | Eva Rice |
Publisher | Penguin |
Pages | 372 |
Release | 2007-03-27 |
Genre | Fiction |
ISBN | 1101010851 |
"Rice’s remarkable gift for creating singular characters in this memorable story underscores her presence as a fresh new voice in fiction."—Publishers Weekly Set in 1950s London, The Lost Art of Keeping Secrets centers around Penelope, the wide-eyed daughter of a legendary beauty, Talitha, who lost her husband to the war. Penelope, with her mother and brother, struggles to maintain their vast and crumbling ancestral home—while postwar London spins toward the next decade’s cultural revolution. Penelope wants nothing more than to fall in love, and when her new best friend, Charlotte, a free spirit in the young society set, drags Penelope into London with all of its grand parties, she sets in motion great change for them all. Charlotte’s mysterious and attractive brother Harry uses Penelope to make his American ex-girlfriend jealous, with unforeseen consequences, and a dashing, wealthy American movie producer arrives with what might be the key to Penelope’s—and her family’s—future happiness. Vibrant, witty, and filled with vivid historical detail, this is an utterly unique debut novel about a time and place just slipping into history.