The Paris Jigsaw

Clementine Rose and her family are off to Paris! It's Clementine's first big trip and there's so much to see and do. She's been practicing her French and can't wait to say bonjour to Sophie and Jules. Exploring the city is lots of fun and with the help of Lavender, who proves to be a hit on the streets of Paris, Clementine meets some very intriguing people. After a series of strange coincidences, Clementine can't help but wonder if everything is connected.

Theater and drama professionals and professors address the role of Paris as an international theater city and the intercultural webs of Parisian theater. Essays address Peter Brook and Le Centre International de Creations Theatrales; Jacques Lecoq and his "Ecole Internationale de Theatre" in Paris; Ariane Mnouchkine and the Theatre du Soleil; and Augusto Boal and the Theatre de l'Opprime. In the second part, the input of different national theater traditions to the internationalism of Paris is explored, including Germany, Russia, Spain, Argentina, the US, and Africa. Distributed by Palgrave. c. Book News Inc.

A 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle of an evocative Parisian scene, inspired by classic Batsford book covers of the 1930s and ’40s. Immerse yourself in a wonderfully colorful vision of Paris. This nostalgic and beautiful illustration of a Parisian balcony set out for afternoon tea, looking onto a picturesque boulevard with the Eiffel Tower in the distance, is inspired by Batsford’s vintage Brian Cook book covers, first published in the 1930s and still very popular today. This gorgeous and vivid puzzle will provide you with hours of mindful entertainment. The box includes 1000 jigsaw pieces in a sustainable paper bag, plus a helpful poster for guidance. Once completed, the jigsaw puzzle measures 70 x 50 cm. Also available in this series as puzzles are the Brian Cook covers for the classic Batsford books The Landscape of England, The Cathedrals of England, and The Spirit of London, alongside The Spirit of New York.

Join internationally renowned fashion illustrator Megan Hess as she explores the timeless beauty and glamour of ten of France's best-loved designers in a stylish celebration of one of the world’s favourite fashion destinations. From the courts of Versailles to the cobbled streets of Paris, French fashion has always been the epitome of elegance. Whether it's Dior's New Look, Yves Saint Laurent's Le Smoking jacket or Chanel's little black dress, the masters of French fashion understand that clothing is more than a craft: it’s an art form. Megan Hess’s love for French style sparked her career in fashion illustration. In these pages, she unspools the threads of ten legendary designers – Chanel, Dior, Saint Laurent, Lanvin, Givenchy, Chloé, Balmain, Louis Vuitton, Hermès and Celine – to discover the origins of haute couture, prêt-à-porter and everything chic. Accompanied by Megan’s exquisite illustrations of current and archival collections, Elegance: The Beauty of French Fashion tells the story of how France’s iconic fashion houses have influenced the very fabric of design.

"A heart-pounding roller coaster ride."—Tami Hoag, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Boy *A Crime Reads Most Anticipated Book of 2021* A serial killer and his copycat are locked in a violent game of cat and mouse. Can DI Anjelica Henley stop them before it’s too late? On the day she returns to active duty with the Serial Crimes Unit, Detective Inspector Anjelica Henley is called to a crime scene. Dismembered body parts from two victims have been found by the river. The modus operandi bears a striking resemblance to Peter Olivier, the notorious Jigsaw Killer, who has spent the past two years behind bars. When he learns that someone is co-opting his grisly signature—the arrangement of victims’ limbs in puzzle-piece shapes—he decides to take matters into his own hands. As the body count rises, DI Anjelica Henley is faced with an unspeakable new threat. Can she apprehend the copycat killer before Olivier finds a way to get to him first? Or will she herself become the next victim? Drawing on her experience as a criminal attorney, debut novelist Nadine Matheson delivers the page-turning crime novel of the year. Taut, vivid and addictively sinister, The Jigsaw Man will leave you breathless until the very last page.

From Penberthy Floss to Paris, Clementine Rose is set for adventure! Clementine Rose and her family are off to Paris! It's Clementine's first big trip and there's so much to see and do. She's been practising her French and can't wait to say bonjour to her friends Sophie and Jules. Exploring the city is lots of fun and, with the help of Lavender, Clementine encounters some rather curious characters. After a series of strange coincidences and a last-minute disaster, Clementine begins to wonder if it's all part of one very tricky puzzle!