the language of flowers
The Secret Language of Flowers
Discover the uses and symbolic meanings of flowers over the centuries and across the globe. Flowers have been depicted as objects of beauty and wonder in countless paintings and poems, exchanged as tokens of love and affection, and displayed as symbols of both celebration and remembrance - "saying it with flowers" is truly part of the human experience. But how does the significance of flowers vary across cultures and at different points in history? And what makes certain flowers special? The Secret Language of Flowers explores the meaning of more than 85 flowers, tracing their history as symbols and charting their role in folklore and mythology around the world.
3580 Руб.
Araujo L. Botanical Inspirations Deck & Book Set
In Victorian England, and in other cultures, flowers were used to convey specific meanings and messages, especially in the coy rituals of courtship. Botanical Inspirations Deck & Book Set brings together the Secret Language of Flowers with the treasured artwork of Pierre-Joseph Redoute. Each Botanical Inspirations card features a thoughtful quotation that alludes to the symbolism of the flower. The accompanying guidebook presents inspirational affirmations and narrative vignettes culled from history, mythology, lore and legend. From the demure violet to the noble magnolia, all flowers have stories to tell and lessons to share. This charming gift set includes: • 44 cards with quotations and flower meanings • 100-page illustrated guidebook with messages of insight and inspiration • Fold-out guide to the Secret Language of Flowers • Drawstring organza pouch
4199 Руб.
Araujo L. Botanical Inspirations Deck & Book Set
In Victorian England, and in other cultures, flowers were used to convey specific meanings and messages, especially in the coy rituals of courtship. Botanical Inspirations Deck & Book Set brings together the Secret Language of Flowers with the treasured artwork of Pierre-Joseph Redoute. Each Botanical Inspirations card features a thoughtful quotation that alludes to the symbolism of the flower. The accompanying guidebook presents inspirational affirmations and narrative vignettes culled from history, mythology, lore and legend. From the demure violet to the noble magnolia, all flowers have stories to tell and lessons to share. This charming gift set includes: • 44 cards with quotations and flower meanings • 100-page illustrated guidebook with messages of insight and inspiration • Fold-out guide to the Secret Language of Flowers • Drawstring organza pouch
4199 Руб.
The Language of Flowers
The language of flowers is as old as language itself. In the earliest poetry familiar plants were used to represent simple emotions, ideas, or states of mind: love, hope, despair, fidelity, solitude, beauty, mortality. Over time these associations entwined with myth and legend, with religious symbolism, folk and herbal lore. By the early 19th century the 'Language of Flora' had become increasingly refined, especially in England and America, where sentimental flower books listing flower meanings and illustrating them with verse were perennial bestsellers. The Everyman Language of Flowers without sacrificing the charm of its Victorian predecessors aims to provide extended, updated and rather more robust floral anthology for the 21st century, presenting poetry from ancient Greece to contemporary Britain and America, and spanning the world from Cuba to Korea, Russia to Zimbabwe. Here are Rumi and Rilke on the rose; Herrick and Louise Gluck on the lily; Chaucer, Emily Dickinson and Jon Silkin on the daisy; Mary Robinson and Ted Hughes on the snowdrop; Lorenzo de Medici, John Clare and Alice Oswald on the violet; Hugo and Roethke on carnations; Ovid and Goethe on poppies; Blake and Eugenio Montale on the sunflower; Christina Rossetti on heartsease and forget-me-nots; Emily Bronte on harebells and heather, Seamus Heaney on lupins, Pasternak on night-scented stock... Eastern cultures, rich in flower associations, are well represented: there are Tang poems celebrating chrysanthemums and peonies, Zen poems about orchids and lotus flowers, poems about jasmine and marigolds from India, roses, tulips and narcissi from Persia, the Ottoman empire and the Arabic world. Flowers are arranged by season, with roses and lilies in a section of their own. In a final section poets comment directly or indirectly on the language of flowers itself. The book concludes with a selected glossary drawn from several celebrated Victorian collections.
2387 Руб.
Kirkby Mandy The Language of Flowers. A Miscellany
A flower is not a flower alone; A thousand thoughts invest it' All over the world, flowers are an integral part of human culture whether it is the perfect table centre for a wedding, a beautiful bouquet for a birthday, a message of thanks, or to pay one's respect at a funeral. But, while everyone knows that red roses signify love, few may realise that an entire language of flowers exists with every bloom, folliage and plant having a particular emotion attached, be it hazel for reconcilliation, wisteria for welcome or ivy for fidelity. This unique language was created by the romantic early Victorians who carefully planned every bouquet and posy so as to deliver a desired message. Bringing the language to a new generation, this beautifully illustrated miscellany contains fifty profiled flowers, a dictionary searchable by emotion, and ideas for creating bouquets and arrangements for specific occasions. This gift book is a novel present that any flower lover will want to own.
4691 Руб.
Diffenbaugh Vanessa The Language of Flowers
The Language of Flowers by Vanessa Diffenbaugh is a moving story of hope and forgiveness, and an international bestseller. The Victorians used flowers to express emotions: honeysuckle for devotion, azaleas for passion, and red roses for love. For Victoria Jones, flowers and their meanings are her only connection to the world - although for her, they are most useful in expressing feelings such as grief, mistrust and solitude. After a childhood in the foster care system, Victoria - now eighteen - has nowhere to go, and sleeps in a public park, where she plants a small garden of her own. When her talent is discovered by a local florist, she discovers her gift for helping others through the flowers she chooses for them. But it takes a meeting with a mysterious vendor at the flower market for her to realize what's been missing in her own life. As she starts to fall for him, though, she must confront a painful secret from her past - and decide whether it's worth risking everything for a second chance at happiness.
2679 Руб.
Dictionary of Synonyms and Antonyms
Authoritative, accessible, and completely up to date, this new edition of the popular Oxford Dictionary of Synonyms and Antonyms is an invaluable guide for anyone wanting to build their vocabulary and invigorate their writing skills. Over 140,000 alternative and opposite words are given with the closest, most frequently used synonyms listed first. In addition, thousands of real-life examples of usage from the Oxford English Corpus put the words in the context of sentences, which helps the reader to pinpoint the right word quickly and easily (and avoid embarrassing mistakes). Also included are some useful appendices designed to improve your knowledge of the language: a new Wordfinder section offers a selection of thematic lists - from chemical elements and clothing to phobias and flowers - and a Common Confusables supplement highlights the crucial differences between similar words that are often mixed up. Anyone wanting a practical and accessible language guide that will expand their vocabulary and sharpen their writing skills - including families, wordgame buffs, and students learning English as a foreign language - will want this dictionary on their reference shelf.
1021 Руб.
Watson Hannah 199 Flowers (199 Pictures)
From bluebells and daffodils to Chinese hibiscus and evening primrose, this beautifully illustrated book is perfect for flower lovers of all ages. The book is organised into themed pages, so readers can see flowers they might find in a garden, by the coast, in the mountains and more. Great for developing vocabulary and language skills.
893 Руб.
Richards Jack C. Key Issues in Language Teaching
A comprehensive and extensively researched overview of key issues in language teaching today. This essential text for English language teachers surveys a broad range of core topics that are important in understanding contemporary approaches to teaching English as a second or international language, and which form the content of many professional development courses for language teachers. A wide range of issues is examined, including a consideration of the nature of English in the world, the way the English teaching profession works, the development of teaching methods, the nature of classroom teaching, teaching the four skills, teaching the language system, and elements of a language program.
13303 Руб.
Morrow C. Enchanted Blossoms Empowerment Oracle
Palm-sized dragons with butterfly wings alight on a bouquet of wisdom in this charming oracle deck. Drawing on memories of growing up in her family's flower shop and inspired by The Language of Flowers, fantasy-artist Carla Morrow combines the ornate feel of Victorian-era illustration with her exquisite winged creations to deliver a whimsical deck full of insight and wonder. There are messages in the flowers. They go beyond words to convey hope, love, beauty, comfort, encouragement and more. The enchanted blossoms and their unique companions are ready to lift your spirits and help you discover the delights and positivity in your day-to-day life. The 44 cards and 108-page guidebook can be used for daily guidance, contemplation and inspiration. What messages do they hold for you?
4719 Руб.
Morrow C. Enchanted Blossoms Empowerment Oracle
Palm-sized dragons with butterfly wings alight on a bouquet of wisdom in this charming oracle deck. Drawing on memories of growing up in her family's flower shop and inspired by The Language of Flowers, fantasy-artist Carla Morrow combines the ornate feel of Victorian-era illustration with her exquisite winged creations to deliver a whimsical deck full of insight and wonder. There are messages in the flowers. They go beyond words to convey hope, love, beauty, comfort, encouragement and more. The enchanted blossoms and their unique companions are ready to lift your spirits and help you discover the delights and positivity in your day-to-day life. The 44 cards and 108-page guidebook can be used for daily guidance, contemplation and inspiration. What messages do they hold for you?
4719 Руб.
Crystal David The English Language. A Guided Tour of the Language
This is the definitive survey of the English language - in all its forms. Crystal writes accessibly about the structure of the language, the uses of English throughout the world and finally he gives a brief history of English. The book has been fully revised and there is a fascinating new chapter on 'The effect of technology' on the English language.
4036 Руб.
Capote Truman Breakfast at Tiffany's and Three Stories by Truman Capote
In this seductive, wistful masterpiece Truman Capote created a woman whose name has entered the American idiom and whose style is a part of the literary landscape. Holly Golightly knows that nothing bad can ever happen to you at Tiffany's; her poignancy, wit, and naivete continue to charm. This volume also includes three of Capote's best-known stories, "House of Flowers," "A Diamond Guitar," and "A Christmas Memory," which the Saturday Review called "one of the most moving stories in our language." It is a tale of two innocents -a small boy and the old woman who is his best friend-whose sweetness contains a hard, sharp kernel of truth.
1811 Руб.
Richardson Melissa, Fielding Amy The Modern Flower Press. Preserving the Beauty of Nature
A contemporary, beautifully illustrated book on flowers, flower pressing and arranging. In The Modern Flower Press, innovative florists Melissa Richardson and Amy Fielding (owners of JamJar Flowers) share their abundant knowledge of flowers and tell the stories that surround the traditional art of flower pressing, reinventing the craft into a very modern form that celebrates the colour, shape and beauty of flowers. The Modern Flower Press is a storybook full of entertaining facts, myths and legends about flowers. Melissa and Amy explain all aspects of the history of pressing flowers, from its origins to the present day. They show you how to choose the right flowers for pressing, how to prepare and press them, and share ideas for projects and artworks to display them in all their perfectly preserved glory. From their own small and large-scale commissions to lovely ideas that you can make at home by following their clear, full-colour illustrated step-by-step instructions, there are designs here to make best use of your favourite garden or wild flowers. Packed with inspiring ideas, quirky facts and glorious photography, this celebration of the botanical world is the ideal book for gardeners, artists, crafters, and anyone who is interested in learning about flowers. It is the perfect introduction to the lost art of flower pressing.
5623 Руб.
Lessons from Good Language Teachers
What makes a good language teacher? This up-to-date, practical book addresses that question from a 'human' perspective, recognising that teachers are not just machines, but have feelings, needs and identities of their own. As the twenty-two topics of the chapters in this volume clearly indicate, language teachers are complex individuals, who are expected to have a range of personal qualities, to be able to satisfy the needs of their students and to have the knowledge and skills to provide instruction in a range of language areas. Not only that, but all of these requirements are constantly changing. The authors present new insights from the real teaching environment that will be an invaluable help to language teachers at all stages of professional development. Combines both theory and empirical studies to characterise the features of good language teachers Describes key concepts in teacher education in simple and accessible language Represents the voices of both native and non-native teachers of English language
5537 Руб.
Royal Blue
Transform your space into a realm of sophistication and elegance with these exquisite artificial flowers in a regal shade of royal blue. Created with meticulous attention to detail, each petal is gracefully shaped to replicate the natural beauty of real flowers, creating a realistic and mesmerizing look that will enchant all who see them. The deep, rich hue adds luxury and opulence to any setting, making these artificial flowers a stunning accent to the décor of your home or special event. Adorning the centerpiece of a dining table or mantelpiece, these flowers will fill your space with a sense of timeless beauty and charm. Enjoy the beauty of perpetual blooms that require no maintenance or watering. These artificial flowers are the perfect choice for those who appreciate the charm of nature and want to add sophistication to their surroundings. Embrace the charm of these stunning royal blue flowers and create a space that exudes grace and sophistication.
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