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Caravans

Author : Hege Høyer Leivestad

Publisher : Taylor & Francis

Page : 196 pages

File Size : 47,81 MB

Release : 2018-03-08

Category : Social Science

ISBN : 1350029939

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In Caravans, Hege Høyer Leivestad opens the caravan door to understand how daily life is organised among Britons and Swedes who have relocated, either seasonally or permanently, to mobile homes. Leivestad investigates how the caravan and campsite come to fit and challenge conventional domestic ideals, and how the static mobile caravan can nurture ideas of freedom even when it is standing still. With sensitivity and an awareness of the humour and pathos of the lives of her subjects, Leivestad closely examines the shaping of the European camping phenomenon and its day-to-day pleasures and pains, ranging from friendships ties to conflictive bingo nights, from nosy and noisy neighbours to fake fireplaces and rotten awning floors. As the first ethnographic study of caravan life in Europe, Caravans offers a refreshing take on contemporary mobility debates, showing how movement can best be understood by taking a detailed look at certain specific mundanities in material culture. This rich and topical ethnography is a must-read for students of anthropology, human geography and architecture, and for those with an interest in the possibilities and perils of a life on wheels.



One Man Caravan

Author : Robert Edison Fulton

Publisher : Motorbooks

Page : 355 pages

File Size : 17,83 MB

Release : 2016-10-01

Category : Transportation

ISBN : 0760353301

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This adventurous work records Robert Edison Fulton's solo round-the-world tour on a two-cylinder Douglas motorcycle between July, 1932 and December, 1933. First published in 1937.



The Modern Caravan

Author : Kate Oliver

Publisher : Chronicle Books

Page : 225 pages

File Size : 24,17 MB

Release : 2022-03-01

Category : House & Home

ISBN : 1452183996

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A gorgeous book celebrating travel, adventure, and beautifully styled rolling homes. The Modern Caravan is a warm invitation into rolling homes designed for life on the open road. Brimming with evocative storytelling and hundreds of photographs showcasing handsome interiors and stunning landscapes, this book features more than 35 stories from solo travelers, couples, and families who traded the comforts of a rooted life for ever-changing vistas and eye-opening experiences. Readers will meet a family exploring Australia in a cozy vintage camper filled with plants and natural wood finishes; a young couple designing a modern trailer inspired by the colors and textures of the high desert; and a couple who renovated their chic Airstream with green velvet seating, floral wallpaper, and herringbone wood floors. Balancing style with function, each carefully crafted tiny home is the result of long-held dreams, ingenuity, and imagination. EXPERT AUTHOR: Kate Oliver is a celebrated Airstream builder and designer. Her work has been profiled in Dwell, Remodelista, Domino, Apartment Therapy, and Design*Sponge, among others. In this book, she draws on her experience as a designer, builder, storyteller, and photographer to create a one-of-a-kind book full of wanderlust and inspiration—the ultimate guide to beautiful small-space living. SPEAKS TO WANDERLUST TREND: The book speaks to anyone eager for products and experiences that offer an escape into a world of simple pleasures and exploration. With gorgeous travel photography, engaging stories, and practical tips, this package will appeal to design enthusiasts, armchair travelers, and anyone who dreams of a life of adventure. BEAUTIFUL GIFT: This is the perfect gift for anyone who loves road trips, outdoor adventure, or interior design. The book includes hundreds of gorgeous photographs and makes for a thoughtful present to give along with any adventure accessory or decor object—a flannel shirt, a ceramic bowl, or a beautiful blanket—and the eye-catching package will add beauty wherever it's displayed. Perfect for: • People interested in travel and alternative living spaces • Interior designers • Minimalists • Armchair travelers • Weekend adventurers and road trippers • Followers of the #vanlife movement • Fans of Cabin Porn and The New Bohemians



Vintage Caravan Style

Author : Lisa Mora

Publisher : David & Charles Publishers

Page : 160 pages

File Size : 12,75 MB

Release : 2014

Category : Caravans

ISBN : 9781446304518

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From shabby chic to rock 'n' roll heaven, restful craft room retreats to road-tripping travelling vans; from on-site artist studios and relaxing, reflective retreats, to travelling markets stalls and family summer holiday abodes; and from chandelier-clad glamping venues to the pride and joy of long-term nomadic lifestylers - there's a dream vintage caravan for everyone. Vintage Caravan Style takes the reader on a visual voyage through the world of vintage and retro caravans, exploring both the exterior and interior design of these classic icons. The book reveals the huge resurgence of interest in modern-vintage caravans - whether used for touring or as creative backyard spaces - and reveals how you can buy, restore and style a little capsule of retro heaven. Over 350 beautiful and inspirational photos sit alongside practical tips on restoring, upcycling, decorating and styling the small spaces of your dreams - whether you own a caravan, beach hut, shepherd's hut or even a shed - satisfying the desire to see inside other people's spaces and take inspiration from the small but perfectly formed spaces they have created.



Juan Tizol

Author : Basilio Serrano

Publisher :

Page : 426 pages

File Size : 23,77 MB

Release : 2012

Category : Biography & Autobiography

ISBN : 9781469181646

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Juan Tizol: His Caravan through American Life and Culture Juan Tizol is often remembered as the famed trombonist who composed the jazz evergreens known as Caravan and Perdido. Few know that this enigmatic figure was a multifaceted talent who lived an extraordinary life in the world of music. Juan Tizol Martínez was a native of Puerto Rico who divided his life into four broad segments; the first 20 years in his native land, the next several years in Washington, D.C., the third in New York City and for almost 40 years in Los Angeles. From these different venues, Tizol acquired an abundance of experiences in music that permitted him to make a contribution that has been described as one "whose Latin American touch changed the Duke Ellington Orchestra and the history of jazz." This book provides the reader with greater details of Juan Tizol's talents as a trombonist, composer, music transcriber and arranger. Tizol's soft-spoken and gentle demeanor may have undermined his much sought-after talents. The recorded history of jazz confirms his many contributions to the music of Ellington, Harry James, Louie Bellson, Nelson Riddle, Nat King Cole, and others. Juan Tizol has been described as the "progenitor of Latin Jazz" and this book provides the necessary information to make a convincing case to support the description.



Caravans

Author : Hege Høyer Leivestad

Publisher : Routledge

Page : 230 pages

File Size : 13,96 MB

Release : 2020-05-19

Category : Social Science

ISBN : 1000182045

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In Caravans, Hege Høyer Leivestad opens the caravan door to understand how daily life is organised among Britons and Swedes who have relocated, either seasonally or permanently, to mobile homes. Leivestad investigates how the caravan and campsite come to fit and challenge conventional domestic ideals, and how the static mobile caravan can nurture ideas of freedom even when it is standing still. With sensitivity and an awareness of the humour and pathos of the lives of her subjects, Leivestad closely examines the shaping of the European camping phenomenon and its day-to-day pleasures and pains, ranging from friendships ties to conflictive bingo nights, from nosy and noisy neighbours to fake fireplaces and rotten awning floors. As the first ethnographic study of caravan life in Europe, Caravans offers a refreshing take on contemporary mobility debates, showing how movement can best be understood by taking a detailed look at certain specific mundanities in material culture. This rich and topical ethnography is a must-read for students of anthropology, human geography and architecture, and for those with an interest in the possibilities and perils of a life on wheels.



Caravan Cities

Author : M. Rostovtzeff

Publisher : Read Books Ltd

Page : 265 pages

File Size : 14,39 MB

Release : 2011-03-23

Category : History

ISBN : 1446545652

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Originally published in 1932, this classic book contains a wealth of information on caravan trade and cities. Beautifully written and supported by photographs, this book is highly recommended for inclusion on the bookshelf of anyone with an interest in the subject.



Teresa of Avila

Author : Mirabai Starr

Publisher : Shambhala Publications

Page : 465 pages

File Size : 32,82 MB

Release : 2008-07-08

Category : Religion

ISBN : 0834823039

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A “pure genius” translation of the beloved autobiographical writings of the great 16th-century Spanish mystic, Saint Teresa of Ávila (Caroline Myss, New York Times–bestselling author) Teresa of Ávila (1515–1582) is one of the most beloved of the Catholic saints. In 1562, during the era of the Spanish Inquisition, Teresa sat down to write an account of the mystical experiences for which she had become famous. The result was this book, one of the great classics of spiritual autobiography. With this fresh translation of The Book of My Life, Mirabai Starr brings the inimitable Spanish mystic to life for a new generation. In contemporary English that mirrors Teresa’s own earthy, vernacular Spanish, and that presents us with—four centuries after Teresa’s death—someone we feel we know, Mirabai Starr offers a stunning portrait of a woman who is intoxicated by God yet filled with an overflowing love for the world.



Caravan of Life

Author : John Moseley

Publisher :

Page : 247 pages

File Size : 19,39 MB

Release : 2020-10-06

Category :

ISBN :

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This is a light hearted and quirky look at a major part of British holiday life. If you have ever been on holiday and things didn't quite work out as planned you may draw solace and comfort from these pages in learning that you are not the only one for whom it sometimes all goes wrong. This is the story of one man's fifty year relationship, one might even say struggle, with caravaning from the age of ten. Much of the content is about the things that happened along the way from unreliable cars to ill conceived adventures at home and abroad. Some of the events described took place when he didn't even have his caravan with him. He fares no better then and possibly worse. If you have you ever thought that people with touring caravans are very slightly unhinged and wondered what goes on in the mind of the person impeding your progress along the road. Herein you will find some of the answers or at least the excuses. So if you are Jeremy Clarkson you should buy it, as it will explain things which have clearly eluded you for a very long time. If you are not Jeremy Clarkson you should buy it anyway especially as the royalties are going to Claire House Childrens Hospice on the Wirral.



Caravan

Author : R. A. Montgomery

Publisher :

Page : 68 pages

File Size : 28,4 MB

Release : 2007

Category : Design

ISBN : 9781933390543

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(Ages 5-8) You live in Tibet in 1696. Your parents say you're not old enough to go on the long caravan to India, through the Himalayan mountains of Nepal. You know the trip could be dangerous (bandits, bad weather, rock falls), but it would be the journey of a lifetime.