"Bloomsbury presents Adorned in Dreams: Fashion and Modernity by Elizabeth Wilson, read by Madeleine Leslay
When Adorned in Dreams was first published in 1985, Angela Carter described the book as ‘the best I have read on the subject, bar none.’
From haute couture to haberdashery, and ‘deviant’ dress to Dior, Elizabeth Wilson traces the social and cultural history of fashion and its complex relationship to modernity. From the ‘dress reform’ movement to certain strands of feminism, Wilson delights in the power of fashion to mark out identity - or subvert it.
Explore topics including fashion and city life, feminism and fashion, and oppositional dress in this authoritative scholarly text on fashion’s pivotal role in modern society. P 2026 Bloomsbury Publishing PLC C 2026 Elizabeth Wilson"
"Running a business can be incredibly stressful. In fact, many people regard stress as one of the biggest problems facing business owners. Stress proof your business and your life has been designed specifically to help entrepreneurs, business owners and managers stress proof their personal, financial and business concerns. It is intensely practical and down to earth, exactly the sort of advice that a really good professional would give to clients and friends."
"The internet, email and mobile technology have given birth to an 'instant gratification' society. It's almost impossible not to find yourself drawn into it. With this in mind "The Feel Good Factory" has been created to bring the people what they want: helpful information that's verbiage-free, gets straight to the point, is easy to navigate and most importantly is actually pertinent to them. What comes off the production line are beautiful, helpful books that people actually enjoy looking at and reading. In "Calm-spreading, Mind-soothing, Stress-relieving Ideas for a Happy Life", Elisabeth Wilson helps you find and maintain a balanced perspective, so that you can deal with whatever life throws at you. Whether you're permanently stressed-out or just in need of a bit of a push in a calmer direction, this book can help you regain control."
"The internet, email and mobile technology have given birth to an 'instant gratification' society. It's almost impossible to not find yourself drawn into it. With this in mind 'The Feel Good Factory' has been created to bring the people what they want: helpful information that's verbiage-free, gets straight to the point, is easy to navigate and most importantly is actually pertinent to them. What comes off the production line are beautiful, helpful books that people actually enjoy looking at and reading. Do you ever wish you could feel energized and healthy every day? Are you sick and tired of feeling sick and tired? In thirty practical and down to earth chapters, Elisabeth Wilson will show you how to enjoy exercise, the top foods to keep you feeling fantastic and why your attitude to life is as important as your diet when it comes to great health."
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