Splinters of Glass is a revelatory, introspective and uplifting book from poet Arleen Watson who used her poetry as an outlet for her life's successes, trials and tribulations. As with all great poetry, the themes of Arleen's poems are universal to us all - joy, love, loneliness, heartbreak, survival, family, memories, and relationships. Splinters of Glass is an inspirational blend of joy and despair, love and loss, and calm and chaos. She loved to dance and laugh and dream big. Her motto was " Never, never give up on your dreams" and she never did. The privilege of viewing the world as...

This book demonstrates the primacy of touch, smell, taste, sight and sound within the retail landscape. It shows that histories of the senses, body, and emotions were inextricably intertwined with processes and practices of retail and consumption. Shops are sensory feasts. From the rustle of silk to the tempting aroma of coffee, the multi-sensory appeal of goods has long been at the heart of how we shop. This book delves into and beyond this seductive idyl of consumer sensuality. Shopping was a sensory activity for consumers and retailers alike, but this experience was not always positive....