'Quaintrelle's Meraki' is the side effect of an eighteen year old girl's passion for words and verses. In this book she expressed her emotions she felt and experiences she'd been through and those around her just with a tinge of imagination and hyperbole. Divided into seven chapters and each serves for the different stages of her life and the phases she evolved in. This work majorly revolves around the teenage limbo to which she quotes, "I thought when they were building their lives mine was falling apart. But that's not true. Everyone my age was feeling the same, everyone in their teenager felt the same, just with a different intensity and experience. And just know this, what you feel is not very different from what everyone does. If you're not normal at this age then it's completely normal. Even if you want it to be experimentally proven, here I am, there are our sisters, brothers, and parents who walked down the same lane in their time when the problems were less depressing. The parts I revealed in this book are the most vulnerable parts of me, something I wanted to hide, some are the secrets I hoped to take to my grave. It's the things I wished to bury in darkness, not something I wanted to shed light on. Nevertheless, I know if I do, at least one person in this world will feel a little less alone, less scared, less ashamed, and a little less guilty."

Footnotes is a book of eleven unique, cuff-down sock patterns inspired by a words. These patterns are clearly written, well-edited and test knit to ensure you have a relaxing, enjoyable experience while you knit your next favourite pair of socks! Each design includes instructions for multiple circumferences, and the foot length is customizable. Instructions are needle-neutral so you can use your favourite method for knitting socks in the round. Each stitch pattern is both written and charted and each pattern includes a note about the inspiration for the design as well as beautiful, detailed photographs by knitwear photographer Abbyeknits. These patterns feature a variety of techniques including slipped stitches, cables, twisted stitches, textured stitches, short row heels, Fleegle-style heels, heel flap and gusset construction, and star heels, as well as a variety of toes including wedge toes, rounded toes and star toes. A detailed list of abbreviations and a section of 'Helpful Hints' are included at the beginning of the book, with a yarn guide at the back of the book to help you find the yarns featured throughout the book.

The founder of History Hustle presents a handy guide for expressing yourself with history's best words. This collection features scores of unique words from history that deal with surprisingly modern issues like sleeping in and procrastination--proving that some things never change! The Little Book of Lost Words presents each term that's ready to be brought back into modern-day use, complete with definition, hilarious sample sentence, and cheeky historical art. You'll learn new words for the cozy room where you like to Netflix and chill (snuggery), for a dishonest politician (snollygoster), and for a young person who sleeps through the day and doesn't work (dewdropper). If you like Lost in Translation, Shakespeare Insult Generator, Drunk History, and Roald Dahl--and you delight in the way words like blatteroon and flapdoodle roll off the tongue--then you're the word lover this book was written for. Want to know what a fizgig or groke is? Read this book!

Portland, Oregon Food Crawls is an exciting culinary tour through Rose City. Discover hidden gems and long-standing institutions of this Pacific Northwest mecca. Each crawl is the complete recipe for a great night out, the perfect tourist day, a new way to experience your own city, or simply food porn to enjoy from home. Check out the hipster hot spots along North Mississippi and the mom-and-pop shops on Fremont. Then elevate your dining experience with nationally known restaurants nestled in downtown hotels. Put on your walking shoes and your stretchy pants, and dig into Portland one dish at a time.

A comprehensive study of walking canes from around the world, dating from the distant past to the modern-day. The book presents a historical context on both practical and ceremonial usage. At the same time, specially shot pictures showcase the celebrated A&D Collection of canes, while enlightening prose demonstrates the cane's enduring relevance to society. More than just a mobility aid, the cane has held numerous offices of significance. From the staff of the legendary Monkey King in the classic Chinese Journey to the West, or the stylised crosiers carried by high-ranking prelates from the Roman Catholic church, to the truncheon wielded by Mr Punch in puppet shows, canes are embedded in the culture of almost every country around the globe. Roving the map with one hand and thumbing through history books with the other, A Virtual History of Walking Canes and Sticks seeks not only to introduce the collector to the diverse wealth of canes available but also to entertain the casual reader. Intermingled with over 800 full-colour pictures are descriptions of gadget canes for tradesmen, squirting canes for pranksters, and glamorous Art Nouveau canes for the dapper gentlemen of the '20s. Informative and meticulously researched, this book paves an accessible route into a niche subject while paying homage to our ongoing relationship with canes. This story stretches back as far as history itself.

Thanks to a combination of prehistoric events and prime location, Oregon’s Willamette Valley is arguably one of the best growing regions in North America. Roughly two decades ago, when the “Farm to Table” movement was establishing its roots, culinary talent from around the globe began flocking to the valley to take advantage of the area’s bounty. Located near the north end of the nation’s new Bread Basket, Portland was a city that embraced creativity and independent spirit, while simultaneously being one of the most affordable west coast cities in the country. Thanks to these and a number of other factors, Portland became the eye of a culinary storm that began swirling around the state of Oregon. By the time the clouds cleared, a sleepy little river town in the Pacific Northwest had become a world-renowned food Mecca. Unique Eats and Eateries of Portland, Oregon tells that story. In Unique Eats and Eateries of Portland, Oregon, culinary writer, published author, and guide, Adam Sawyer, details a food scene bookended by the epicurean proving grounds of the food cart pods and James Beard Award-winning, chef-driven restaurants. In between, you’ll explore endless volumes of culinary genre: Brewpubs, neighborhood eateries, dive bars, wine bars, hyper-local, hyper-seasonal, vegetarian, vegan, baconarian, and beyond. Adam Sawyer uncovers the untold stories of the people behind the city’s ascension to culinary greatness. Along the way, you’ll discover the best places to try it all!

Through popular culture, we can define, explore and experiment with our identities. This vibrant text provides an understanding of popular culture in a globalized world through the intersection of sociology and cultural studies, combining cultural theory with a wide range of examples from everyday life, including fashion, social networking and music, drawn from the United States, the UK and the Asia-Pacific.

SWARNIMA SHARMA presents you THE BIG BANG OF NON-FICTION- Life in Reverse. An Anthology based on the best 22 Real Life Stories of optimum 22 Indian Authors. NON-FICTION- Life In Reverse is the first series of THE BIG BANG… Our authors revive their past once again and provide you bonzer stories of their life sedulously. Some stories give you goosebumps, Some Stories you resurge, Some stories you adore, Some stories are smites of past occurrence...

With funky neighborhoods, an innovative spirit, and famed music, food, and beer scenes, Portland is truly a one-of-a-kind city. Discover it for yourself with Moon Portland. Explore the City: Navigate by neighborhood or by activity with color-coded maps, or follow a self-guided neighborhood walk See the Sights: Explore PDX landmarks like Pioneer Courthouse Square, get lost in the stacks at Powell's City of Books, find solitude in the Lan Su Chinese Garden, or wander through old-growth trees in Forest Park Get a Taste of the City: Visit one of Portland's trendy gastropubs, fair trade coffee shops, or innovative and delicious food trucks Bars and Nightlife: Sip craft cocktails in cozy bars on a rainy day, see the next big indie band at a beloved venue, down a pint at a microbrewery, or pub-crawl via a human-powered trolley Trusted Advice: Journalist and born-and-bred Oregonian Hollyanna McCollom shares her local know-how Strategic Itineraries: See the best of Portland with itineraries designed for families, gourmands, nature-lovers, and artists, with day trips to the Oregon coast, wine country, Mount Hood, and the Columbia River Gorge Full-Color Photos and Detailed Maps so you can explore on your own Handy Tools: Background information on the landscape, history, and culture With Moon Portland's practical tips and local insight, you can experience the best of the city. Hitting the road? Check out Moon Pacific Northwest Road Trip. Expanding your trip? Try Moon Oregon or Moon Seattle.

In Music and Cosmopolitanism, Cristina Magaldi examines music making in a past globalized world. This volume focuses on one city, Rio de Janeiro, and how it became part of a larger world through music and performance. Magaldi describes a process of creating connections beyond national borders, one that is familiar to contemporary city residents, but which was already dominant at the turn of the 20th century, as new technological developments led to alternative ways of making and experiencing music.