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This book, presented here with a new preface, examines the history of material culture in early modern China. Craig Clunas analyzes "superfluous things" - the paintings, calligraphy, bronzes, ceramics, carved jade, and other objects owned by the elites of Ming China - and describes contemporary attitudes toward them. He informs his discussions with references to both socio-cultural theory and current debates on eighteenth-century England concerning luxury, conspicuous consumption, and the growth of the consumer society.

This book, presented here with a new preface, examines the history of material culture in early modern China. Craig Clunas analyzes "superfluous things" - the paintings, calligraphy, bronzes, ceramics, carved jade, and other objects owned by the elites of Ming China - and describes contemporary attitudes toward them. He informs his discussions with references to both socio-cultural theory and current debates on eighteenth-century England concerning luxury, conspicuous consumption, and the growth of the consumer society.

Now in paperbackThis outstanding and original book, presented here with a new preface, examines the history of material culture in early modern China. Craig Clunas analyzes “superfluous things”―the paintings, calligraphy, bronzes, ceramics, carved jade, and other objects owned by the elites of Ming China―and describes contemporary attitudes to them. He informs his discussions with reference to both socio-cultural theory and current debates on eighteenth-century England concerning luxury, conspicuous consumption, and the growth of the consumer society.

In England in the late 1920s, The Honourable Daisy Dalrymple Fletcher, on a convalescent trip to the countryside, goes to visit three old school friends in the area. The three, all unmarried, have recently bought a house together. They are a part of the generation of "superfluous women"―brought up expecting marriage and a family, but left without any prospects after more than 700,000 British men were killed in the Great War. Daisy and her husband Alec―Detective Chief Inspector Alec Fletcher, of Scotland Yard ―go for a Sunday lunch with Daisy's friends, where one of the women mentions a wine cellar below their house, which remains curiously locked, no key to be found. Alec offers to pick the lock, but when he opens the door, what greets them is not a cache of wine, but the stench of a long-dead body. And with that, what was a pleasant Sunday lunch has taken an unexpected turn. Now Daisy's three friends are the most obvious suspects in a murder and her husband Alec is a witness, so he can't officially take over the investigation. So before the local detective, Superintendent Underwood, can officially bring charges against her friends, Daisy is determined to use all her resources (Alec) and skills to solve the mystery behind this perplexing locked-room crime.

Now in paperbackThis outstanding and original book, presented here with a new preface, examines the history of material culture in early modern China. Craig Clunas analyzes “superfluous things”―the paintings, calligraphy, bronzes, ceramics, carved jade, and other objects owned by the elites of Ming China―and describes contemporary attitudes to them. He informs his discussions with reference to both socio-cultural theory and current debates on eighteenth-century England concerning luxury, conspicuous consumption, and the growth of the consumer society.

Memoirs of a Superfluous Man, by American libertarian, editor, educationalist theorist, and social critic Albert Jay Nock, was originally published in 1943. The work is was determined by Nock to be his autobiography and was last written work, but it turned out to be more than solely an autobiography, mixing it with a complete theory of society, culture, and economy, whilst also combining it with travel writing, Iife lessons, and observations.

Memoirs of a Superfluous Man By Albert Jay Nock 1994 Paperback

"The doctor has just left me. At last I have got at something definite! For all his cunning, he had to speak out at last. Yes, I am soon, very soon, to die. The frozen rivers will break up, and with the last snow I shall, most likely, swim away . . . whither? God knows! To the ocean too. Well, well, since one must die, one may as well die in the spring. But isn't it absurd to begin a diary a fortnight, perhaps, before death?" Thus begins DIARY OF A SUPERFLUOUS MAN by Russian classical author Ivan Sergeevich Turgenev (1818-1883).

An Explanation of the Symbolism of the Rite of St. Gregory the GreatIn clear language, Fr. Jackson reveals the rich theological meaning behind the art, architecture, words and gestures of the Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite, the Rite of St. Gregory the Great.

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In England in the late 1920s, The Honourable Daisy Dalrymple Fletcher, on a convalescent trip to the countryside, goes to visit three old school friends in the area. The three, all unmarried, have recently bought a house together. They are a part of the generation of "superfluous women"―brought up expecting marriage and a family, but left without any prospects after more than 700,000 British men were killed in the Great War. Daisy and her husband Alec―Detective Chief Inspector Alec Fletcher, of Scotland Yard ―go for a Sunday lunch with Daisy's friends, where one of the women mentions a wine cellar below their house, which remains curiously locked, no key to be found. Alec offers to pick the lock, but when he opens the door, what greets them is not a cache of wine, but the stench of a long-dead body. And with that, what was a pleasant Sunday lunch has taken an unexpected turn. Now Daisy's three friends are the most obvious suspects in a murder and her husband Alec is a witness, so he can't officially take over the investigation. So before the local detective, Superintendent Underwood, can officially bring charges against her friends, Daisy is determined to use all her resources (Alec) and skills to solve the mystery behind this perplexing locked-room crime.

This copy has clearly been enjoyedâ"expect noticeable shelf wear and some minor creases to the cover. Binding is strong, and all pages are legible. May contain previous library markings or stamps.

The Elegant Life of the Chinese Literati is the first complete translation of a classic 17th century Chinese guide to the ordinary objects of everyday life—from trees and birds to windows and tea. Similar to Feng Shui, the principles laid out in this book describe how to find harmony among these ordinary objects to bring peace to your life. With annotations by Chen Zhi, a well known modern scholar of Chinese garden design, readers gain insight into the historical and cultural context of instructions such as, "The wooden cross-piece of the door frame should have a strip of speckled bamboo nailed horizontally across it either with two or four nails, never six." Lavishly illustrated with famous Chinese paintings and photographs of Chinese gardens, furniture, and objets d'art, readers can immerse themselves in Chinese culture, history, and values, and perhaps even learn to appreciate the everyday objects in their own lives. With the pace of modern life, we often don't stop to appreciate the little things in life. Everyday objects go unnoticed and are continuously underappreciated. However, these individual elements come together to form a larger picture—one that defines our lifestyle.

The Elegant Life of the Chinese Literati is the first complete translation of a classic 17th century Chinese guide to the ordinary objects of everyday life—from trees and birds to windows and tea. Similar to Feng Shui, the principles laid out in this book describe how to find harmony among these ordinary objects to bring peace to your life. With annotations by Chen Zhi, a well known modern scholar of Chinese garden design, readers gain insight into the historical and cultural context of instructions such as, "The wooden cross-piece of the door frame should have a strip of speckled bamboo nailed horizontally across it either with two or four nails, never six." Lavishly illustrated with famous Chinese paintings and photographs of Chinese gardens, furniture, and objets d'art, readers can immerse themselves in Chinese culture, history, and values, and perhaps even learn to appreciate the everyday objects in their own lives. With the pace of modern life, we often don't stop to appreciate the little things in life. Everyday objects go unnoticed and are continuously underappreciated. However, these individual elements come together to form a larger picture—one that defines our lifestyle.

Are you tired of feeling like you’re being pulled in a million different directions? Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed? This might just be the antidote you’ve been missing—the one, simple word that is going to turn your life around completely: Essentialism.Learn:How to embrace the essentialist way of life;What it means to become an essentialist;How essentialism is the way out of debt and consumerism;The power of choice;Why time is of the essence for us all;And more!The pursuit of happiness lies in the desire for less.The more you have, the happier you are, right? If that were true, then why is there still this unsettling sensation that there’s something missing from your life? Why, in fact, do you continue to want more? If you have everything you think you need right now, technically, you should be happy. Yet, here you are—finding yourself a long way away from happiness. “Why,” you continue to ask yourself, “Is your life not what you thought it would be?”Maybe—just maybe—it was because you were focused on the wrong things. Perhaps, all the things you consumed your time with, the very things you thought would make you happy weren’t the right things at all. They were not essential towards creating a better, happier life for yourself. Could it be that the answers you've been searching for lies in the powerful teachings of essentialism, stoicism, and minimalism? Essentialism: Free Yourself from the Clutter, Debt, and Stress — Rediscover the Power of Less with a Stoic Mind is the step-by-step guide that opens your mind to the power of living with less. If you’ve been searching for a way to discern what is essential in your life and eliminate everything else, this is where it all begins. Essentialists believe that by ridding yourself of all that is not essential to your success, happiness, and productivity, you gain the ultimate power of being able to contribute your most valuable resource—time—to the things that matter most. 

When you select a furniture piece, there is no place for superfluous items. The Akers swivel stool is trendy and relax. It is the best companion for both evenings at home with your friends and your morning coffee, and it blends in perfectly with your sober decor lines. Let the metropolitan atmosphere take place in your home. Color: Red Polyester / Glossy Gray Metal.

Classically modern, Eclipse is an elegantly simple combination of metal and glass. The glass dome is supported without superfluous hardware to provide clean lines and crisp illumination. You will appreciate how the understated fashion of Eclipse coordinates with your decor.

Classically modern, Eclipse is an elegantly simple combination of metal and glass. The glass dome is supported without superfluous hardware to provide clean lines and crisp illumination. You will appreciate how the understated fashion of Eclipse coordinates with your decor.

When you select a furniture piece, there is no place for superfluous items. The Akers swivel stool is trendy and relax. It is the best companion for both evenings at home with your friends and your morning coffee, and it blends in perfectly with your sober decor lines. Let the metropolitan atmosphere take place in your home. Color: Light Cold Gray Polyester / Glossy Gray Metal.

When you select a furniture piece, there is no place for superfluous items. The Akers swivel stool is trendy and relax. It is the best companion for both evenings at home with your friends and your morning coffee, and it blends in perfectly with your sober decor lines. Let the metropolitan atmosphere take place in your home. Color: Red Polyester / Black Metal.