The Economist - 12th March-18th March 2011 *PDF*

The Economist is a global weekly magazine written for those who share an uncommon interest in being well and broadly informed. Each issue explores the close links between domestic and international issues, business, politics, finance, current affairs, science, technology and the arts.
In addition to regular weekly content, Special Reports are published approximately 20 times a year, spotlighting a specific country, industry, or hot-button topic. The Technology Quarterly, published 4 times a year, highlights and analyzes new technologies that will change the world we live in

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The Economist - 05th March-11th March 2011 *PDF*

The Economist is a global weekly magazine written for those who share an uncommon interest in being well and broadly informed. Each issue explores the close links between domestic and international issues, business, politics, finance, current affairs, science, technology and the arts.

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Avant Garde Theatre

‘Avant garde’ has become a ubiquitous label, eclectically applied to any type of art
that is anti-traditional in form. At its simplest, the term is sometimes taken to
describe what is new at any given time: the leading edge of artistic experiment,
which is continually outdated by the next step forward. But‘avant garde’ is by no
means value-neutral, as such usage implies. For Marxist critics like George Lukács
it became synonymous with decadence, a cultural symptom of the malaise
engendered by bourgeois society; for apologists it is the d

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The Magic Cottage

James Herbert - The Magic Cottage

"We thought we’d found our haven, a cottage deep in the heart of the forest. Charming, maybe a little run down, but so peaceful. That was the first part of the Magic. Midge’s painting and my music soared to new heights of creativity. That was another part of the Magic. Our love for each other – well, that became the supreme Magic. But the cottage had an alternative side. The Bad Magic."

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The Beaded Sphere And Variations - Beading In The Third Dimension

The Beaded Sphere by Judy Walker Judy Walker is well-known for her exquisite geometric beadwork. Her new book "The Beaded Sphere" is a 232-page full-color hard cover featuring detailed instructions, diagrams and photos for a baker's dozen of her bead projects ranging from jewelry to sculptures, including her unique Triple Sphere. Also included is general information about basic beading techniques, a source directory, and a photo gallery of other bead artists' work.  

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