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Susan Johnston

George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire series is a worldwide phenomenon, and the world of Westeros has seen multiple adaptations, from HBO's acclaimed television series to graphic novels, console games and orchestral soundtracks. This collection of new essays investigates what makes this world so popular, and why the novels and television series are being taught in university classrooms as genre-defining works within the American fantasy tradition. This volume represents the first sustained scholarly treatment of George R.R. Martin's groundbreaking work, and includes writing by experts involved in the production of the HBO show. The contributors investigate a number of compelling areas, including the mystery of the shape-shifting wargs, the conflict between religions, the origins of the Dothraki language and the sex lives of knights. The significance of fan cultures and their adaptations is also discussed.

Essays on George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire

Mastering the Game of Thrones

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From the studio of the world famous theatrical and fashion designer Erte come these fabulous designs and the six sophisticated fashion paper dolls who were made to wear them. Never before has so famous a designer fashioned complete wardrobes for a book of paper dolls. The gowns, coats, hats and accessories for every season are striking and elegant and come complete with tassels, long trains, fur muffs, capes, sashes, eccentric pockets and other extravagant flourishes - all the well-known trademarks of Erte, rendered in full color according to his specific instructions. Each doll has her own wardrobe, with 43 costumes in all. Cut out the dolls and all their outfits and you not only have a panorama of costume design of the early 20th century, but a valuable collection of the works of one of the world's foremost designers.

Erte Fashion Paper Dolls of the Twenties

Rich source of royalty-free design ideas. Circles, squares, rectangles, and other geometric figures combined in intricate patterns, symmetrical motifs, interlocking figures, etc. Rich, varied, complex — ideal for stained glass, textile, wallpaper, and other arts and crafts uses.

Mosaic Tile Designs

Forty-two illustrations of prized turn-of-the-century applique quilt designs. Authentic American folk themes for designers, advertisers, illustrators, and craftspeople. Pineapples, wreaths, baskets, and more.

Old-Fashioned Appliqu Quilt Designs

Studies how Victorian political fiction constructed women as rights-bearers who, through a combination of emotion and intellect, generally displayed their political status in the domestic sphere.

Women and Domestic Experience in Victorian Political Fiction

Kimberly Webb

A modern day fairy tale for girls of all ages. No longer a “Damsel in Distress,” this princess travels the world, helps others, and finds “happily ever after” even before she finds her Prince! With wisdom gleaned from their careers as single, globe-trotting flight attendants, first-time authors Susan Johnston and Kimberly Webb have crafted a modern-day book that celebrates singleness. A contemporary fairy tale for all ages, Princess Bubble was written to reduce the overwhelming sense of failure, self-doubt, and despair that some single women face. “We've had countless women all over the nation tell us they wish there had been a book like this when they were young,” said Johnston. “This is a story women can truly believe in and feel comfortable sharing with their children.”

Princess Bubble

Jacob’s Nanny could well become his new mother. This contemporary romance has it all: suspense, developing relationships and a wonderful love story. Richard Anderson’s wife walks out on him, leaving him to cope with his busy schedule as a consultant plastic surgeon and taking care of their four-year-old son, Jacob. Kate Forrester’s life has just been turned upside down by her boyfriend, who breaks up with her, forcing Kate to move into a shabby flat. A chance meeting with Richard at the dry cleaners where Kate works, results in a firm friendship, and in Kate becoming Jacob’s Nanny. She transforms Richard’s life, and it looks like they will become more than just friends. Richard’s mother intervenes and tries to break up their relationship, setting Richard up with a wealthy landowner’s daughter named Ingrid. As Ingrid pushes their relationship forward, Richard realises that his true feelings are for Kate. But as he starts to plan their future together, a phone call alerts him to the fact that she hasn’t picked Jacob up from nursery …

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