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This book examines a significant moment in fashion's evolution when technological innovations are inspiring designers, brands and consumers to think beyond conventional clothing in the real world and to forge fresh relationships with digital garments within 3D virtual spaces. It shows how these spaces, which are largely driven by augmented reality, virtual reality, mixed reality and blockchain, enable users to interact with digital avatars and each other. For many the prospect of employing new technologies is as terrifying as it is exciting. Fashion in the Metaverse aims to demystify these advanced technologies, while also delving into the uncertainties and impact of others such as AI, NFTs and Web3. Interviews with pioneers working in the industry provide further insights in to the creation of virtual garments, the rise and operation of the virtual economy and business in the metaverse, and the role of avatars as digital embodiments of self-expression and identity. The book concludes with a look to fashion's future, and explores the ways fashion will evolve with the metaverse, to transcend boundaries and encompass a range of influences, expressions and experiences as fashion breathes its creative spirit into virtual worlds.

There is a creative explosion of work taking place in architecture and design schools exploring materials such as mycelium, clay/earth, engineered timber, bio-based plastics and algae. This handbook of low and no carbon materials for architects and designers focuses on sustainable materials, their sourcing, technical properties and the processes required for their use in architecture. The book showcases new and rediscovered processes for material fabrication, responsible sourcing and creative material design. Material properties (structural, thermal, fire, health and life safety) are described and case studies from around the world illustrate the inventive ways in which these materials have been deployed in the built environment. The book is designed as an introduction to the exciting and rapidly changing world of construction materials. With a better understanding of the social, environmental and economic sustainability of any given material - alongside its technical properties - students of architecture can lead the change in responsible and creative material use.CONTENTS1 Materials overview 2 Extractive materials: earth and clay concrete stone metals glass3 Grown materials: timber and cork paper hemp bamboo seaweed mycelium algae biopolymers wool

In a world awash with influencers sharing videos of their hottest new looks, how do you become a trusted name in fashion or a bonafide stylist to the stars? What skills are needed to curate the image of a wide range of clients, to style a fashion shoot for an influential publication or to design the costumes for a hit show? And what professional styling tips can all fashion lovers apply to their own outfits?Jennifer Michalski-Bray leads the reader behind the scenes of celebrity styling, commercial styling, editorial styling and costume design, and shows aspiring stylists how to build their brand. The book is fully illustrated, includes interviews with other successful fashion professionals and celebrities, and an array of helpful resources: quizzes; toolkit; glossary; and conversion charts.

The question that every supermodel gets asked repeatedly is 'how were you discovered?' Fans love to hear how, where and why their icons were plucked from reality and thrown into the hyper-glamorous world of high fashion. Many of the most famous women in the industry have fairytale-like origin stories. Several faced challenging upbringings, coming from obscurity or poverty before being scouted by chance in a supermarket or airport. Some became celebrities overnight, others fought their way up from a very young age.Hundreds of good models are discovered annually but very few manage to capture public attention and keep it. Many of the supermodels who will feature in this book upturned industry norms and beauty ideals, and faced tremendous rejection before finding success.

Shape, form, color and line are the visual language of abstract art and the inspiration for the designs in this creative pattern cutting book. Taking paintings by influential international artists from the early 20th century to the current day - from Matisse to Turner Prize winner Lubaina Himid - as her starting point, fashion designer and educator Monisola Omotoso offers an exciting alternative approach to developing patterns and draping on the dress form. Just as abstract art transforms reality, abstract art can be transformed into real, wearable fashion pieces. Each project begins with a work of art and a short text about the artist. The author then guides the reader through an illustrated step-by-step description of the pattern drafting and draping process of creating a garment inspired by the art.

A biography of Stieg Larsson reveals how his life and work shaped the stories of his bestselling novels.

An hilarious and gripping festive whodunnit, perfect for fans of Richard Osman and Agatha ChristieIt's Christmas Eve at the Merry Monarch. Nestled amongst the Yorkshire Dales, the pub is preparing to host its annual scavenger hunt for its rabble of regulars. There's the landlord, Mickey, his wife Sofia and their wayward son, James; local policeman Alex and his supernaturally minded deputy Don; as well as Sita, Mrs Fazarkaley, the Kapoors and Curtis, who's never far from his beloved dog Barkley. Quite the crowd.And this year, they are interrupted by a knock at the door from Maddie Marlowe, a journalist who was homeward bound to Edinburgh for Christmas - only to be stranded by car failure, and by the snow storm that's closing in on the village.But Maddie's arrival won't be the only surprise of the night. When the power is cut off and darkness descends, the hunt turns deadly. Maddie and her unexpected Christmas companions must try to find the murderer amongst them, as it seems one of the group would kill to win . . .

The clear-eyed definitive history of the modern American economy and the decline of the American dream.

'The stories are rich in dialogue - indeed on many pages there is only dialogue - while the quick exchange of words beats out the rhythm of history on the move' Claire Connolly from her preface to The Experiences of an Irish R. M.

A 19th century classic Irish novels for readers of James Joyce and Elizabeth Bowen.

Take a journey through the prehistoric world and meet the most astonishing creatures ever to have walked the Earth.

The hotly anticipated third book in the Rebel Blue Ranch series - a steamy, small town, enemies-to-lovers romance from TikTok sensation Lyla Sage.

The murderers have committed the crimes, now it's up to you to put in the time to solve each of the heinous homicides, revealed via 100 puzzles. Using your logical powers of deduction, can you play detective and help put the killers behind bars?5 Minute Murder features 100 logic and code-based murder-mystery puzzles, skillfully compiled by acclaimed US psychological thriller writer Christopher J. Yates and puzzle expert Bruce Pitchers.Each murder-based puzzle forms part of a complete storyline set across one of 10 scenarios, including the dreaming spires of Oxford University, the City of London's stuffy gentlemen's clubs and the gritty streets of New York.5 Minute Murder combines classic logic problems and code-cracking with Christopher J. Yates's crime-writing to create a sleuthing experience that's perfect for all puzzle and whodunnit fans. If you're an armchair detective with a 5-minute coffee break to spare, can you crack the case? Just don't make your answer a stab in the dark!Praise for the work of Christopher J. Yates:"A new Stephen King, albeit with a British accent." - New York Post

Crochet your own adorable amigurumi inspired by the Harry Potter films with Harry Potter: Official Book of Crochet Amigurumi

Gangster movie, Western, film noir, rom com, screwball, musical, even the Biblical epic... There are few genres left untouched and untwisted by sibling visionaries Joel and Ethan Coen. Since 1984's Blood Simple, the inscrutable brothers have effortlessly forged their own cinematic path, avoiding prevailing trends while crafting bold, stylish and witty movies that feel fresh and distinctive despite being deeply rooted in their creators' filmic passion and knowledge.This is a definitive guide to that path, bringing the reader through Joel and Ethan's 20 features (not counting the mezzanine) and exploring thethemes, the tropes, the gags, the familiar faces - while also taking in all the Coen curios that litter this quirkily winding byway.From Texas to Minnesota, from Homer to Shakespeare, from Bluegrass to Busby Berkeley, from wrestling to bowling, from lost hats to severed toes, this book covers everything that one might reasonably consider (to use a word that would likely make Joel and Ethan wince) 'Coenesque'... And then some.

'A lot of those old sayings, 'Red sky at night...' and so on, are based on real knowledge. Not that red sky at night really does mean shepherd's delight - the only thing that's ever going to delight a shepherd is changing their job and not having to work with sheep any more.'  Kaleb Cooper - star of hit TV show Clarkson's Farm and Sunday Times bestselling author - has been catapulted into the limelight and his new book, Life According to Kaleb, he shares the highs, lows and unexpected adventures of life at Diddly Squat from wrestling with temperamental tractors to dodging the wrath of cantankerous cows and after all that why he still believes he has the best job in the world.  Kaleb reveals his true, loveable, funny and down-to-earth self, with deadpan gags and unique observations that will have you crying with laughter. Utterly hilarious, this is Kaleb as you know and love him, telling the story of how he has become one of the biggest names in farming today.

'Gorgeously tender and hold-your-breath dramatic, One on One is slow burn romance perfection. Prepare to be obsessed' Cressida McLaughlin, author of The Happy Hour'Sweet, sexy, and deeply sincere . . . made me feel all the expansive heart-thumping feelings' Alicia Thompson, USA Today bestselling author of The Art of Catching Feelings'As enthralling, captivating, and addicting as the very best basketball games . . . a total slam dunk' Becky Chalsen, author of Serendipity A steamy enemies-to-lovers workplace romcom for fans of Sally Thorne, Hannah Grace and Beth O'LearyAnnie Radford desperately needs a job, but the only one going is the videographer role for her Alma Mater's basketball team. The same job she fled from years ago . . . Returning to Ardwyn University is hard enough, but on her first day back she learns that the team is facing budget cuts and her new job is already on the line.After a run-in with the annoyingly wholesome and seriously hot Ben, her old friend and now arch-nemesis, things go from bad to worse. Ben is holding a grudge about Annie's abrupt departure from his life, and now she might be the reason he loses his job . . . surely there's no way back for their friendship.The two of them will stop at nothing to come out on top but unfortunately for them, basketball is a team sport, and they are on the same side. Will they find a way to work together and get the team the national championship, or will their bitter rivalry and the secrets Annie is hiding keep them apart?

'I remain in unchanged admiration for this bold, headstrong, carefree undertaking, a first novel published when the author was twenty-five, which proved to be the first prose masterpiece in Russian' Julian Barnes from his preface.

The stunning conclusion to the story begun in global bestseller Markus Heitz's Return of the Dwarves Book 1!