[PDF] Download PURPLE ISSUE 33 THE BRAIN by PURPLE MAGAZINE | Free EBOOK PDF English

Book Details Title: PURPLE ISSUE 33 THE BRAIN Author: PURPLE MAGAZINE Number of pages: Publisher: Olivier Zahm (2020) Language: English ISBN: B084255H5H Rating: 5     2 reviews

Book Description – THE BRAIN ISSUE – THE OFFICIAL AMAZON ACCOUNT OF PURPLE MAGAZINE – PLEASE PURCHASE YOUR MAGAZINE FROM HERE. PLEASE BE AWARE THAT COVERS ARE CHOSEN AT RANDOM, IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO SPECIFY A PARTICULAR COVER FOR THE MAGAZINE. SORRY FOR THE INCONVENIENCE. Read more Customers Review: I get Purple with every release and this issue (as per usual) does not disappoint. Such great content, from the photo sets to the articles, even the ads are gorgeous to look at and something you can revisit again and again. Any fans of fashion/art will be happy. Well made, very creative

[PDF] Download Furious Thing by Jenny Downham | Free EBOOK PDF English

Book Details Title: Furious Thing Author: Jenny Downham Number of pages: Publisher: David Fickling Books (January 7, 2020) Language: English ISBN: 1338540653 Rating: 4,3     16 reviews

Book Description Review Praise for Furious Thing“A painfully enthralling, fiercely feminist account of emotional abuse and appropriate rage.” – The Guardian”Piercingly well-observed.” – Financial Times”A wise, gripping and skilfully told story… It gives permission to rage when fury is warranted.” – Sunday Times”One of the best YAs I have EVER READ. Full of feminist righteousness, this is a book I wish I had read when I was 16.” – The Bookseller”The sort of YA that the industry should be aiming for.” – Minerva Reads”It shows how we all have the power to protect ourselves, to stand together, to stand for what’s right if we embrace our anger and fury, and refuse to let despair and sadness win.” – Happiful MagazinePraise for Unbecoming:A Stonewall Honor BookEntertainment Weekly Must List pickA Publishers Weekly Best Book of the YearA Bookpage Best Teen Book of the YearShortlisted for the YA Book PrizeShortlisted for The People’s Book PrizeAn iBooks Best Book of the Month pick“[A] beautiful, funny, and heart-breaking story of family and life itself.” — Bustle* “Her prose gets right down inside human fragility, tenderness, fury, gusto, and strength — leaving sweet, sharp images that are impossible to forget. Exceptional.” — Kirkus Reviews, starred review* “Downham’s third novel offers implicit commentary on the historical and contemporary constraints on young women’s lives and their freedom to love with abandon.” — Horn Book, starred review* “Extraordinary.” — Publishers Weekly, starred review* “A strong choice for thoughtful readers.” — School Library Journal, starred review”Fluid, perfectly paced, and can be easily read in one sitting. This is a heartfelt book that sensitively and honestly reveals family issues, and it’s one that teens won’t want to miss.” — Bookpage, Teen Top Pick”This beautiful rumination on the relationships between mothers and daughters should be on every woman’s reading list.” — Buzzfeed Read more About the Author Jenny Downham is a critically acclaimed, international bestseller. Her debut novel, Before I Die, was shortlisted for numerous awards in the UK, including the Guardian Award and the Lancashire Children’s Book of the Year, was nominated for the Carnegie Medal and the Booktrust Teenage Prize, and won the Branford Boase Award. Before I Die was turned into a movie called Now is Good starring Dakota Fanning in 2012. Her most recent novel, Unbecoming, garnered four starred reviews and was an Entertainment Weekly Must List pick. Jenny lives in London with her two sons. Read more Customers Review: Lex used to have a fairytale life with her mother, and the two of them shared the close bond of people trying to hunker down against the rest of the world. Then Lex’s mom met John, the man who seemed like he was the answer to all of their problems: the prince who sweeps the princess off to happily-ever-after. But John isn’t as nice as he appears; and Lex, once the apple of her mother’s eye, is losing herself to a furious and sweeping anger.FURIOUS THING is such a good book. It’s nonstop drama, from start to finish, but has more value than a book written purely to titillate. It’s about a girl who is the victim to emotional abuse in a toxic and enabling family dynamic, who acts out with anger, and nobody bothers to understand why she’s upset. The book is about Lex struggling to deal with her anger and trying to break the vicious cycle, all the while trying to show other people the side of her stepfather that nobody else seems to see.I think this will be a really hard read for some people, because as other reviewers before me have said, there aren’t any easy answers. Many of the things that Lex does are wrong, but her sister, mother, and stepfather aren’t blameless, either. It really shows the fine line between emotional abuse and the usual family flare-ups, and how a toxic environment can amplify maladaptive behaviors. I didn’t really like anyone in this book but it was a great story and I couldn’t put it down; I had to see what happened.If you like books that challenge your way of thinking about the world and don’t provide you with all the answers, I think you’ll like this book. It kind of reminds me of those edgy YA novels that came out under the Speak imprint in the mid-2000s; it has that same kind of “voice.” I really enjoyed it.Thanks to the publisher for sending me a copy in exchange for an honest review!4 out of 5 stars Sometimes you pick up a book, and it just draws you in so much from the first page, it’s hard to put it down. This was one of those books.Furious Thing is written from the first-person view of Lexi, a 15 year old girl who keeps having angry outbursts. It’s pretty apparent from the beginning that Lexi doesn’t have a very positive opinion of herself. The more she tries to hold back the outbursts, the worse they seem to get. Over the course of the story we learn about her relationship with her future stepfather, John, and with the way he’s constantly putting her down, it’s no wonder she has such a low opinion. You also begin to see that it’s not just Lexi, but also her mother who is being treated this way. This story is about emotional abuse and the toll it takes on someone. We get many glimpses of the past and see the evolution of this relationship and how Lexi came to have the mindset she has.There were times in the story when I thought Lexi’s outbursts were downright overboard, even as a victim of abuse, and I didn’t understand how she even came to that point. As a parent myself, it can be hard to take the side of the child that’s acting out. But I also reminded myself that’s she’s only 15, being abused, and even she didn’t understand why she was doing what she did.There were some interesting supporting characters who made this story all the more real. One of the most complicated relationships was with Lexi’s (future) stepbrother, Kass. She was madly in love with him, and given that she was only 15 and he was in college, the dynamic of it was a bit unsettling, I just didn’t have the best feeling about it. But, I can also understand them having a strong bond since he was one of the only people who really knew what was going on.It’s empowering to see how Lexi grows over the course of the story, gradually finding herself and bringing to light what she has been going through all these years. She is able to make new friends with some unlikely people who help support her through this transformation. While the story doesn’t end with everything resolved and packaged with a neat little bow, it feels realistic and give you a sense of hope. I could see this being an empowering story for someone in Lexi’s position.There were many references to fairy tales through the story that paralleled what was happening in the story. It was an interesting viewpoint and I think the fairy tale mindset was a part of Lexi’s transformation.Overall, I enjoyed reading this book and it turned out to be a quick read for me. It gets 4 stars: I like it. This book pulled me in from the very first sentence.Alexandra (Lexi), 15 has severe anger issues. In her case for good reason. A large part of her anger issues stem from her future stepfather John who is emotionally abusive and who hounds and goads her mercilessly. Lexi’s mother appears to be complicit in this unhealthy dynamic by not defending Lexi. Lexi has a half sister, Iris, 6 who is viewed as the platinum standard in daughters. Fortunately the girls get along.Lexi misses her stepbrother Kass, who is a freshman in college. She becomes friendly with his soon to become former girlfriend who gives her helpful social tips and advice most times. I was bothered by how far things had gotten between these two. However, he was a viable ally in that he is John’s son and knows what kind of a person John really is behind the mask.Lexi has a wonderful acting teacher. He is also one of her staunchest allies. A love for theater and fairy tales make acting a good fit for Lexi. After a particularly horrific meltdown Lexi had after, of all things a successful audition for a part he comes to her defense after she throws a chair through a window. It is a miracle the poor girl didn’t suffer severe repercussions.Lexi has a real friend in Ben, a classmate and Ben’s mother, Meryam. I just loved them and they proved their friendship in ways that warmed my heart. Lexi does, thanks largely to them develop a sense of empowerment and she learns to take proactive steps in exposing her stepfather without the mask.An excellent, serious and in your face book I highly recommend this one. Due to language and some adult issues, this is better suited for an older audience. The characters are vivid, realistic and well fleshed out. As much as I disliked John, I wasn’t too fond of the mother either for not protecting Lexi or really listening to her. While nothing is neatly resolved, which is good because real life isn’t like that, Lexi does control the monster or the “furious thing” inside her.

[PDF] Download Hopper (Basic Art Series 2.0) by Rolf G. Renner | Free EBOOK PDF English

Book Details Title: Hopper (Basic Art Series 2.0) Author: Rolf G. Renner Number of pages: Publisher: TASCHEN (January 15, 2020) Language: English ISBN: 3836500337 Rating: 4,6     63 reviews

Book Description About the Author Rolf G. Renner, born in 1945, earned his doctorate in 1976, and has taught at the universities of Göttingen and Munich (Germany), Charlottesville (Virginia), and Columbia (New York). Since 1988, he has served as professor at the University of Freiburg in Germany. Numerous of his articles have appeared in various magazines and journals. Read more Customers Review: Great series of artist books offering a general overview of each artist and their work. While Edward Hopper was an American scene painter, and his work very much a product of it’s time, there is something about his choice of subjects, coupled with his very particular point of view, that transcends much of the realism that predated the advent of Abstract Expressionism. Hopper explored the singular melancholy of the American psyche unlike any other painter of his day (or before, or since.) This superb book, one of Taschen’s Basic Art series, sums up Hopper’s achievement with a concise overview of his work. The text is a first-rate biography and critique rolled into one. The reproductions of the work are clear and beautifully reproduced. If you would like one volume on the work of Hopper this one can’t be beat, especially for the very modest price. Great book. Great quality Very detailed and well organized text the book has great color pictures, the only thing is, it is a little small, wish it had more about him and more pictures, but the pictures included are great reference for someone who wants to learn about him style. A good value for money collection of Hopper’s work. I have been collecting books on my favorite Artists by Taschen for a while now. I had this book in smaller soft cover and I wanted to get the hard cover for my coffee table collection. Well, it turns out that my sister who just bought a house was looking for some good hard cover books for her book shelf so poof! All my coffee table collection is gone. The good thing is that when I am visiting her, I can always enjoy it there. Meanwhile I have my soft cover and it is wonderful. All in this series are great books to collect. Love the book and received it quickly. Thank you.

[PDF] Download The Essential Diabetes Instant Pot Cookbook: Healthy, Foolproof Recipes for Your Electric Pressure Cooker by Coco Morante | Free EBOOK PDF English

Book Details Title: The Essential Diabetes Instant Pot Cookbook: Healthy, Foolproof Recipes for Your Electric Pressure Cooker Author: Coco Morante Number of pages: Publisher: Ten Speed Press (January 7, 2020) Language: English ISBN: 198485710X Rating: 5     2 reviews

Book Description Review “Healthy eating is all too often focused on what not to have, especially when treating chronic conditions such as diabetes. Coco Morante brings bright colors and bold flavors back to the plate while satisfying the need for recipes that are quick and easy to prepare.”—Ashley Klees, Registered Dietician, Certified Diabetes EducatorPraise for Coco Morante:“Coco is my go-to maven on all things Instant Pot!”—Michelle Tam, creator of Nom Nom Paleo Read more About the Author Coco Morante is the author of the bestselling The Essential Instant Pot Cookbook, The Ultimate Instant Pot Cookbook, The Essential Vegan Instant Pot Cookbook, and The Ultimate Instant Pot Healthy Cookbook. She is a recipe developer, facilitator of the Instant Pot Recipes Facebook page, and creator of the blog Lefty Spoon. Her recipes and writing have been featured in numerous print and online publications, including People, Epicurious, Food Republic, POPSUGAR, TASTE, Kitchn, Simply Recipes, and Edible Silicon Valley. Coco lives in Portland, Oregon, with her husband, Brendan, and their beagle, Beagle Brendan. Read more Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. IntroductionWhen I was in the middle of writing The Ultimate Instant Pot Cookbook, something unexpected happened: my husband, who had previously been the picture of perfect health, was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. I vividly remember the night we figured it out. We had eaten some ribs and mashed potatoes for dinner (made in the Instant Pot, of course), and Brendan was feeling a little bit off afterward. He started making some mental connections; in the previous few weeks he’d been losing weight and experiencing some other unexplained symptoms. A little bit of Googling, a finger prick, and a call to the night nurse confirmed his Dr. Google results, and the next week turned into a blur of appointments and blood tests, followed by a formal diagnosis from an endocrinologist.The first few weeks were a steep learning curve for both of us. Being the main cook in the house, I was tasked with figuring out the nutrition information (especially carb counts; who knew that “net carbs” equals total carbs minus total fiber?) for all of our meals, while Brendan learned to give himself insulin injections and track his blood sugar with a glucose monitor. We found that his levels were most stable when our meals were low to moderate in carbohydrates, with a good amount of protein and some fat included. After four months of eating this way, his blood work came back with numbers in the range of a person without diabetes.We now know that diabetes can be managed successfully, and one of the most important pieces of the puzzle is maintaining a nutritious, balanced diet. To that end, preparing your own meals (or in my husband’s case, being lucky enough to have a cookbook author prepare them for him) is the most foolproof way to know exactly what’s in your food and ensure that you’re eating well.One happy benefit of writing this cookbook has been its usefulness for my own dietary needs, as well as my husband’s. With my own diagnosis of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a condition that’s closely tied to insulin resistance, it turns out that the same diet works great for both of us. Though my husband’s type 1 diabetes and my PCOS are very different conditions, they can both be managed well with similar foods.I cannot tell you how excited I was to write this book, not only to help others with diabetes but also to have a resource at home with Instant Pot recipes that my husband and I enjoy. Each recipe includes nutrition information so you don’t have to guess at carb counts, and the Instant Pot–specific instructions are clear and easy to follow, telling you which button to press at every step. Whether you’re new to cooking recipes to support diabetes, to using an Instant Pot, or to both, this book is here to guide you on your path to a healthier lifestyle. The introductory pages include all of the beginner Instant Pot information you need, as well as tips on how to eat for type 1 and type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, and other insulin resistance–related conditions. Oh, and I almost forgot to mention, the food you’ll cook will be not only good for you but also delicious and satisfying. Most of the recipes in this book are either hearty one-pot dishes or include simple serving suggestions that make it quick and easy to put together a balanced meal. There are also easy breakfasts, appetizers, and even desserts that you can enjoy without worry. Wishing you the best of luck on your journey to good health! Happy (pressure) cooking,Coco Read more Customers Review: Ms. Morante has produced an excellent cookbook for the diabetic or otherwise carb-limited gourmet who wishes to incorporate the highly popular Instant Pot into their cooking regime. Even after poring over the product description here, I was pleasantly surprised by the professional quality of the hardcover cookbook I received. Each recipe gives yield and prep time as you would expect in any good cookbook, but it contains essential nutritional information for the diabetic or nutrition conscious reader. Superior graphic artistry abounds in this book, from the uncluttered, pleasing recipe page design to the abundant and beautiful professional photographs. Finally, its excellent organization facilitates finding the recipe you want.I recently reviewed another book for diabetics with Instant Pots which looks like it was pasted together from information collected on the Internet and didn’t even contain nutritional information. What a difference between that piece of trash and this work! Ms. Morante sets the standard to which others should aspire. It is a high bar, indeed, but her work is a cut above anything else I’ve found.Her recipes are innovative and appropriate for the diabetic or carb-limited cook but will appeal to families of those with diatary restrictions, too. Because I received the book yesterday, I have not tried anything yet, but being an experienced cook, I am anxious to cook many of the great dishes Ms. Morante has concocted. My hungry stomach awaits!By the way, I am in no way related to Ms. Morante or her ventures. I typically write reviews only when I feel strongly about something — in fact, they’re more negative than positive because there is so much junk out there that is falsely advertised or deficient in some way. This book inspired me in a positive way because it transcends that morass, hence the very positive review.In the publishing world, there is always the notion of holding something back for the second edition. I have identified one area that could use some work before the next publication. Many diabetic patients, myself included, also must deal with chronic kidney disease. For us, nutrient information ideally should include at least sodium and potassium, plus potentially phosphorus and iron. I would appreciate seeing this information in a cookbook aimed at diabetics. I’m not complaining — just making a suggestion for your consideration.All in all, I couldn’t be more pleased with my purchase. If you’re looking for a book on diabetic cooking with the Instant Pot, this is the one to buy!

[PDF] Download Supreme (DOCUMENTS) by Supreme | Free EBOOK PDF English

Book Details Title: Supreme (DOCUMENTS) Author: Supreme Number of pages: Publisher: Phaidon Press (January 29, 2020) Language: English ISBN: 1838660313 Rating: 4,2     6 reviews

Book Description Review “Unbound by trends, there’s a simple thumping heart at Supreme’s core. The brand remains inspired by moments in time in NY. It’s as simple as that—stimulated by the NY streets, for those streets, and beyond.” —Jeremy Abbott, British GQ“James tapped into a secret sauce… and they’ve kept strong because youth propels the culture, and they are always on the side of the youth. You can’t fake that.” —Harmony Korine, as interviewed by Vogue“[A] collector’s piece.”—Complex”Looks like a yearbook for a school you weren’t cool enough to go to.”—The Cut”Over the course of 25 years, Supreme has expanded from a single shop in downtown NYC into a streetwear giant [and] this gorgeous full-color book documents that entire wild ride across over 800 beautiful images.”—HiConsumption”The ultimate chronicle of the brand’s visual history.”—Highsnobiety”A striking visual history of the influential streetwear brand.”—Maxim Online”Covers a Lot of Ground, From Skateboarding to Streetwear Domination.”—Vogue Online”The title brings together the history, the creations, and the convention-defying spirit that are uniquely Supreme.”—Forbes”Over its 25-year history, Supreme has gone from a modest skate shop in downtown Manhattan to a global brand at the helm of the streetwear zeitgeist, defining the last decade… Now the sought-after brand is adding another item to all streetwear enthusiasts’ wishlists.”—The Face”…A visual chronicle, a nostalgia-tinged look.”—Los Angeles Times Online”A new book looks at how Supreme went from cult New York skater label to world-famous brand.”—The Guardian”[The book] folds historical and new work from cult film directors, photographers and writers (Larry Clark, Harmony Korine, Ari Marcopoulos, Nan Goldin) into more than 300 rowdy pages of designs, photoshoots and thoughts.”—The Telegraph”[Released by] serious art book publisher, Phaidon… Supreme’s new book allows the brand to open up to the world.”—.Cent Magazine”The book itself will no doubt prove a collector’s item in its own right… Inside, across 352 pages, Supreme is undoubtedly the most comprehensive – and intimate – portrait of the brand yet, and a must-have for Supreme devotees the world over.”—Another Man magazine Read more About the Author James Jebbia founded Supreme in 1994. He lives and works in New York City. Read more Customers Review: wit slipcover？

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Book Details Title: Rose Continues Author: H M S Conquering Number of pages: Publisher: Get It Factory (January 7, 2020) Language: English ISBN: 173330794X Rating: 5     10 reviews

Book Description At the humble farm where Rose has grown, she watches everyday as the local florist drives by with the most beautiful flowers. Rose must find strength to grow despite the jeers and negativity from those around her.Follow Rose on her journey of perseverance with the help of kind words from her friends and an array of personal affirmations. Customers Review: Love this book and what is really cool about Rose Continues is the message isn’t just for children but everyone. I can see myself ordering again for gifts. Can’t wait to see what else this author writes for us. Evie An amazing story of hope and perseverance. I love the artwork, so creative and unique. Definitely a new favorite go to bedtime story book. ❤ Beautiful illustrations and a wonderful story of growth. Brilliant! My family loves this book! A beautiful story about not giving up and believing in yourself. A beautiful book by a beautiful author! This is a great book that teaches wisdom that my daughter will carry with her through the rest of her life. I would give it 10 stars if I could. H.M.S Conquering nailed this one! Can’t wait to see what comes next.

[PDF] Download Better Days Will Come Again: The Life of Arthur Briggs, Jazz Genius of Harlem, Paris, and a Nazi Prison Camp by Travis Atria | Free EBOOK PDF English

Book Details Title: Better Days Will Come Again: The Life of Arthur Briggs, Jazz Genius of Harlem, Paris, and a Nazi Prison Camp Author: Travis Atria Number of pages: Publisher: Chicago Review Press (January 7, 2020) Language: English ISBN: 0914090100 Rating: 5     2 reviews

Book Description Review “Arthur Briggs is a name you may not know now but will never forget after reading the details of his life: from his humble beginnings in Grenada, to Harlem in its golden Renaissance, to Europe—primarily France—through most of the twentieth century. The trumpeter and bandleader became a Zelig of Paris’s jazz age—playing with, and for, some of the biggest names of the era: Louis Armstrong and Django Reinhardt, Josephine Baker and Ernest Hemingway. Music propels Briggs’s saga, and, for a black man adrift in a white world, is eventually his means of survival—playing classical music in a Nazi prison camp, and teaching music in the years after World War II. Atria’s storytelling is intimately detailed and grandly epic, tragic and triumphant, living up to its title.” —Ashley Kahn, author of A Love Supreme: The Story of John Coltrane’s Signature Album“If you’ve never heard of Arthur Briggs, join the club. After reading Travis Atria’s intensely readable, superbly researched account, you sure as hell won’t forget him. Atria has uncovered a largely untold, often harrowing tale of jazz, race, and international politics, and he has made it into a nail-biter.” —Gary Giddins, author of Bing Crosby: Swinging on a Star and Celebrating Bird: The Triumph of Charlie Parker“Arthur Briggs lived a king-hell epic life, as a musician and as a human being. Along with Josephine Baker, he did his part for the country that had abused them as human beings and artists. Atria’s magnificent book features a who’s who of jazz and chronicles the struggle for human dignity, set to the soundtrack of astonishing American music.” —William McKeen, author of Everybody Had an Ocean and Mile Marker Zero“A clear picture of an extraordinary life of resilience, talent, and determination.”—Kirkus Reviews”This carefully crafted biography bears witness to the power of music and the human spirit and will inform and inspire music fans everywhere.” — Library Journal“A fascinating story and valuable reclamation of an overlooked musician.”— Booklist Read more About the Author Travis Atria is the author, with Todd Mayfield, of Traveling Soul: The Life of Curtis Mayfield. His work has appeared in Rolling Stone, Vanity Fair, Billboard, Wax Poetics, and other publications. He lives in Gainesville, Florida. Read more Customers Review: My attention was captured from the beginning.Travis Atria is an exceptional writer. He really did justice to Arthur Briggs life story. Excellent read.