Bøger af John Peacock

Covering Western costume from Ancient Egypt to contemporary haute couture, this is a companion volume to Peacock's "Fashion Sourcebooks". The range of drawings reveals not only national characteristics but also social divisions, and provide a detailed reference for students and professionals alike.

Offers a comprehensive and detailed history and sourcebook of shoes. This title charts the development of different kinds and styles of footwear for both men and women from earliest times to the present day.

Songs of Praise: Composed from the Holy Scriptures (1776) is a book of hymns written by John Peacock. The hymns are based on passages from the Bible, and are intended to be sung in Christian worship services. Peacock was a prolific hymn writer, and his work was well-regarded in his time. The book contains a total of 144 hymns, each with its own title and musical notation. The hymns cover a wide range of themes, including praise, thanksgiving, repentance, and salvation. They are written in a simple, straightforward style, making them accessible to a wide audience. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Christian hymnody, and provides a glimpse into the musical traditions of the late 18th century.In Two Parts. Part One, On Various Divine Subjects; Part Two, Suited To The Lord�������s Supper.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.

Gathering Storm Magazine, Year 2, Issue 9, is full of themed short fiction, interactive fiction, poetry, original artwork, and engaging Tidbits that tickle the mind. All of the stories in this issue reflect one of four selected themes by the Founding Editors: History Repeats Itself Fighting Fire with Fire Keep Your Friends Close and Your Enemies Closer To the Victor, Go the Spoils

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Bachelor Thesis from the year 2015 in the subject Leadership and Human Resource Management - Miscellaneous, grade: 2,3, University of Applied Sciences Berlin, language: English, abstract: This thesis explores how gamification might be implemented to lessen the problems associated with of the Dunning-Krüger Effect and Imposter Syndrome within commercial organizations.The thesis attempts to discern if and to what extent gamification can be used as a systemically integrated concept to provide superior training opportunities and facilitate an open, unbiased feedback culture within organizations with the goal of alleviating the previously noted metacognitive deficiencies. Moreover, successful implementations of gamification are reviewed to determine whether or not they are useful in achieving these goals of providing better, more frequent performance feedback and training opportunities to employees.The specific research questions are stated clearly as follows: Can gamification prevent or remedy problems associated with the Dunning-Kruger Effect and the Imposter Syndrome? If yes, which elements of gamification are helpful in achieving this goal? What inherent risks exist in doing so?

A squirrel who is scared of heights and can't climb trees. Another who is allergic to acorns. Squirrels playing jockeys and 'horse racing' on dogs. How squashed-up Squidgy got his name. And how last in sports day races Twiggy came out a winner.The squirrels' escapades sometimes get them into difficulties and contain an important but gentle safety message for children.But all's well in the end, partly thanks to Wise Old Owl and even the fire brigade.There is never a dull moment in the exciting adventures of Squidgy, his brother and sisters, and their friends.Even Squidgy says that one of the stories is the nuttiest thing he has ever heard of.So, join them in the wonderful wood where they all live and join in the fun.

With echoes of the myth of Romulus and Remus, Children of the Wolf is a dark, engrossing play with an intensely shocking twist.

This book covers the history of the city of Edinburgh from the first Mesolithic explorers who camped on the shores of the Forth some 10,000 years ago to the controversies of modern times.

Based on a study of Van Dyck's "Self-portrait with a Sunflower", this book examines the picture's context in the symbolic discourses of the period and in the artist's oeuvre. The portrait is interpreted as a programmatic statement of his view of the art of painting.

Offering full-colour history of costume, this illustrated work is intended for children. With over 320 hand-drawn illustrations, and descriptions on every page, it offers a survey of Western costume. It seeks to serve as an educational resource.

An edition combining all seven books in John Peacock's "Fashion Sourcebooks" series, which charts in meticulous drawings the development of women's and men's clothing in the 20th century. It will be useful for the library of fashion students, historians and collectors.