Bøker av Jane Nicholas

Stumpwork Embroidery Butterflies and Moths is the third in a series of books by Jane Nicholas featuring insects in conjunction with flowers.

This story involve Malik, Amina, Ali, and Leyla. Each character embarks on a journey through an oasis, facing trials and temptations along the way. Through their experiences, they confront their desires, grapple with challenges, and ultimately discover important truths about themselves and the world around them. The story emphasizes themes of self-discovery, friendship, resilience, and the importance of inner fulfillment over external desires. As the characters navigate the oasis and confront their personal struggles, they learn valuable lessons and grow stronger, ultimately finding wisdom and clarity as they emerge from their journey

Exploring Biofilms: Nature's Water Binding Agents" delves into the study of biofilms and their inherent water-binding properties found in natural organisms. This exploration focuses on various compounds and biomolecules serving as effective agents for retaining water within biological systems.

This is a treasure trove of ideas and inspiration for embroiderers and lovers of Japanese culture alike.

In this first collection on the history of the body in Canada, an interdisciplinary group of scholars explores the multiple ways the body has served as a site of contestation in Canadian history in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.

Using a wide range of visual and textual evidence, Nicholas illuminates both the frequent public debates about female appearance and the realities of feminine self-presentation in 1920s Canada.

In Canadian Carnival Freaks and the Extraordinary Body, 1900-1970s, Nicholas offers a sophisticated analysis of the place of the freak show in twentieth-century culture.

In Canadian Carnival Freaks and the Extraordinary Body, 1900-1970s, Nicholas offers a sophisticated analysis of the place of the freak show in twentieth-century culture.