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IN A TIME OF WITNESS
Genre: Art & Architecture
"...Beyond a traditional museum catalog, this unprecedented interdisciplinary project features 31 writers—alumni of the Iowa Writers’ Workshop, International Writing Program, and Literary Translation Program—who contributed original literary responses to artworks they chose from the Stanley’s permanent collection. These writers are among the most celebrated of our time, including former U.S. poet laureates Rita Dove, Joy Harjo and Juan Felipe Herrera; and groundbreaking fiction writers like Adam Haslett, Carmen Maria Machado and Yiyun Li...."
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ONLY IN NEW YORK!
Genre: Children’s Books
"...This large-format hardcover book highlights the best and most surprising sites, histories, places, people, culture and food in New York. A timeline reveals this historic state's rich and varied history, and accessible and informative text brings this whistlestop tour of the weird and wonderful state of New York to life...."
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AN INDIGENOUS PRESENT
Genre: Art & Architecture
"...An Indigenous Present presents an increasingly visible and expanding field of Indigenous creative practice. It centers individual practices, while acknowledging shared histories, to create a visual experience that foregrounds diverse approaches to concept, form and medium as well as connection, influence, conversation and collaboration. ..."
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NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC READER: PLANTS LEVEL 1 CO-READER
Genre: Children’s Books
"...Perfect for parents and kids to read together. Find out how plants grow as well as the different parts of plants, seeds, and flowers...."
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GO WILD! LIONS
Genre: Children’s Books
"...Play, pounce, hunt, and roar with lions in this lively introduction to these powerful big cats! Learn all about lions, including their awesome body parts, how they hunt, and what life is like in a pride...."
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HEY, BABY!: A COLLECTION OF PICTURES, POEMS, AND STORIES FROM NATURE'S NURSERY
Genre: Children’s Books
"...With dynamic profiles, clever poems, time-tested folktales, amazing rescue stories, and unlikely animal friendships, this book will be a favorite with sleepy little ones, new parents and moms-to-be. Featuring everything from wobbly baby bison to teeny turtles, mini-monkeys to fluffy foxes, this is the perfect keepsake book for the baby animal lover in us all...."
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WATER! WHY EVERY DROP COUNTS AND HOW YOU CAN START MAKING WAVES TO PROTECT IT
Genre: Children’s Books
"...Did you know the water in your glass could be the same water the dinosaurs drank? Discover more incredible facts about Earth’s water, the challenges facing it, and how your actions can help defend this precious resource...."
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DESTINY FINDS HER WAY
Genre: Children’s Books
"...In addition to learning about Destiny and her journey, readers are immersed in the world of sloths, how sloths are extremely vulnerable to deforestation and sloth rescue in this uplifting story about overcoming obstacles and believing in yourself. ..."
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100 WAYS TO MAKE THE WORLD BETTER!
Genre: Children’s Books
"......with doable activities, hands-on projects, advice from National Geographic explorers, interviews with experts, weird-but-true facts, and more inspiration. In keeping with the Nat Geo Kids mission, the book is full of practical, positive, and powerful ideas that every kid can consider, from simple acts of kindness to creative adventures to good-for-the-planet projects. ..."
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THIS BOOK STINKS!: GROSS GARBAGE, ROTTEN RUBBISH AND THE SCIENCE OF TRASH
Genre: Children’s Books
"...From e-waste, to waste in space, to innovative trash technology, This Book Stinks! cleverly reveals the smelly — and fascinating — scoop behind what happens to the 4 MILLION TONS OF TRASH the world generates each day and what we can do to un-stink our planet. ..."
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DESIGNING HOLLYWOOD
Genre: Film
"...In Designing Hollywood: Studio Wardrobe in the Golden Age, Christian Esquevin showcases the designers who dressed Hollywood's stars from the late 1910s through the 1960s and the unique symbiosis they developed with their studios in creating iconic looks...."
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MONSTERS ON MAPLE STREET
Genre: Film
"......describes how the TV show reframed popular portrayals of white American wish fulfillments as nightmares, rather than dreams. Brokaw's close reading of the show's sociopolitical dimensions examines how the series' creators successfully utilized science fiction, horror, and fantasy to challenge conventional thinking – and avoid having their work censored - around topics such as sexuality, technology, war, labor and the workplace, and white supremacy...."
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THEY MADE THE MOVIES
Genre: Film
"...They Made the Movies features conversations with legendary directors who created many of film's all-time classics... Tantalizing firsthand details about many acclaimed films are revealed..."
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THE WARNER BROTHERS
Genre: Film
"...Chris Yogerst follows the siblings from their family's humble origins in Poland, through their young adulthood in the American Midwest, to the height of fame and fortune in Hollywood. With unwavering resolve, the brothers soldiered on against the backdrop of an America reeling from the aftereffects of domestic and global conflict...."
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FAT HAM
Genre: Performing Arts
"...Juicy—a young, queer, Southern man, who is grappling with questions of identity—is visited by the ghost of his father (Pap) at his mother’s wedding/family barbecue. Pap demands that Juicy avenge his recent murder. How will Juicy, a sensitive and self-aware young Black man, trying to break a cycle of trauma and toxic masculinity, avenge his father’s premature death? ..."
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FLYING SIDEWAYS
Genre: Biography/Memoir
"...In his gripping and wildly entertaining new memoir co-written with Peggy North Flying Sideways: The Story of the World’s Most Famous Stunt Pilot (Dexterity, October 3, 2023), aerial coordinator and stunt helicopter pilot Fred North tells the incredible true story of his journey from a young boy growing up in Senegal to an in-demand Hollywood staple with over 200 film credits, including Fast X, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, and Extraction 2. Against a vibrant global backdrop that touches down everywhere from New York City to Mongolia to Madagascar, we follow Fred as he deserts the French Army (in roller skates), talks his way into flight school, becomes chief pilot for the world's greatest rally car and adventures races, gets mixed up with DEA in Miami, dodges death (many times), and―perhaps most improbably―falls in love...."
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THE SPIRITED HOMES OF HUNT SLONEM
Genre: Art & Architecture
"...Come open the doors to Slonem’s personal and creative world from a new perspective. This book about his idiosyncratic, maximalist interior design style—how he employs color, arranges an abundance of antique furniture, exhibits his personal art and objects, mixes antique art with his own contemporary works, and displays myriad collections—is awe-inspiring and inspirational. ..."
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DESIGN MIXOLOGY: THE INTERIORS OF TINEKE TRIGGS
Genre: Art & Architecture
"...Design Mixology: The Interiors of Tineke Triggs is both a rich feast for the eyes and an illuminating look at inspiring design that is as livable as it is dramatic. Infused with energy, color, texture, and grace, these are places sure to inspire. This book includes a mix of projects from ski houses in Lake Tahoe and beachfront getaways in Northern and Central California, to reimagined period Victorians to modern homes in Marin County and Silicon Valley...."
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S IS FOR SANTA PUZZLE
Genre: Children’s Books
"...A sweet retelling of the first Christmas through the perspective of the animals in the barn who offered their own gifts to the baby Jesus. The Friendly Animals: A Christmas Story is Based on a centuries-old folk song now brightly and gently illustrated. This traditional Christmas story is perfect to read to small children during the holidays to teach about the nativity and the heartfelt gifts the animals at the manger gave to baby Jesus, sharing their kindness and love..."
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THE FRIENDLY ANIMALS: A CHRISTMAS STORY
Genre: Children’s Books
"...A sweet retelling of the first Christmas through the perspective of the animals in the barn who offered their own gifts to the baby Jesus. The Friendly Animals: A Christmas Story is Based on a centuries-old folk song now brightly and gently illustrated. This traditional Christmas story is perfect to read to small children during the holidays to teach about the nativity and the heartfelt gifts the animals at the manger gave to baby Jesus, sharing their kindness and love..."
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FREEDA THE FROG GETS A DIVORCE
Genre: Children’s Books
"...How do you explain to a child that Mom and Dad will no longer live together? Dealing with divorce can be very confusing and challenging for children. In Freeda the Frog Gets a Divorce author Nadine Haruni presents a story to assist families adjusting to a new family dynamic and the often overwhelming feelings that surround it. Owing to the fact that approximately 50% of marriages end in divorce, it is helpful to have a children's book that explains what divorce is in a simple way. It also engenders empathy in kids whose parents are not divorced to better understand what their friends are going through...."
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TURMALI AND THE LIGHT SAVERS
Genre: Children’s Books
"...The brainchild of Mike Gaunt, Turmali and the Light Savers is an innovative children’s series that currently stands at 14 books. Set in the mystical land of Turmali, the lands are connected by rainbow bridges, all powered by tourmaline gemstones. But when the gemstones are stolen by The Light Killers and the rainbow bridges fade, the elders of Turmali seek out the help of 12 young children from earth, and an intriguing robot, to help restore the bridges and banish the alien invaders...."
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THE MAGIC OF A SMALL TOWN CHRISTMAS
Genre: Children’s Books
"...picture book celebrates the joys, wonders and traditions of a small-town Christmas in the spirit of her UPtv show, Small Town Christmas...."
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HAVEN JACOBS SAVES THE PLANET
Genre: Children’s Books
"...That made me think how humans were killing everything for no reason. How the whole planet—animals, plants, lakes, oceans, towns, cities—was in danger. Including people. Including my family. And my friends…Suddenly I couldn’t breathe. My chest got tight and I was sweating all over..."
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PAINT BRUSHES FOR FRIDA: A CHILDREN'S BOOK INSPIRED BY FRIDA KAHLO
Genre: Children’s Books
"...picture book takes artistic license as it reimagines the world’s most famous paintings for a young audience. A teddy bear surfs Hokusai’s Great Wave; a charming pig changes Mona Lisa’s smile from cryptic to comic; Munch’s scream is far less angsty on a panda’s face, while Whistler’s mother–the elephant–gives new meaning to Arrangement in Grey and Black. While it covers every major artistic school in art history, from Michelangelo and Velázquez to Kahlo and Rothko, each snort and guffaw offers an opportunity to explore the paintings in ways that will help kids remember them for the rest of their lives...."
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HANUKKAH, HERE I COMEHANUKKAH, HERE I COME
Genre: Children’s Books
"...The candles are lit and the latkes are frying -- Hanukkah is here! Welcome in the holiday with poems -- and a sheet of stickers! -- from author D. J. Steinberg that highlight the family fun, dizzying dreidels, and mighty Maccabee stories that Hanukkah is sure to bring...."
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CHRISTMAS, HERE I COME
Genre: Children’s Books
"...From writing letters to Santa to picking the perfect tree, these heartwarming poems -- plus a page of stickers! -- from author D. J. Steinberg are sure to delight even the most sullen Scrooge...."
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SAM THE SUPERHERO AND HIS SUPER LIFE
Genre: Children’s Books
"...“We wanted to create this book to normalize the experience for kids born opiate dependent and provide insight into the long term impact in utero opiate exposure,” explains TTMAB founder, Theresa Harmon. “Our goal is to get this story into the hands of children, teachers, and providers, so that we can raise awareness about Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome and the needs of our children.”..."
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DADS
Genre: Photography
"...Dads is a journey into gay fatherhood in the United States. More than 40 families are portrayed by the Belgian photographer Bart Heynen. A very diverse group of dads who have one thing in common; they are gay and they have children...."
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FINDING RHYTHM: AN INTERNATIONAL DANCE JOURNEY
Genre: Travel
"...FINDING RHYTHM tells author Aliénor Salmon's story of being a "happiness researcher" in Bangkok who, after a bad breakup, decides to fulfill a lifelong dream of learning to dance. She leaves her job to backpack and AirBnB through Latin and South America, using her background as a social researcher to learn about and engage with each country she visits through their local dances. Because dance is, of course, about closeness and touch, her journey has taken on new meaning and poignancy because of the pandemic...."
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DON'T LOSE YOUR HEAD
Genre: Performing Arts
"...the story of all six wives, told in their own (imagined) words, along with a few bits from Henry’s mother and daughters. With a bit of sarcasm and friendly charm, each of these legendary ladies explains how their 16th-century hard-earned lessons (from living with unstable men to enduring stifling Tudor traditions) apply to dating, marriage, and feminism in today’s world...."
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SALUT!: FRANCE MEETS PHILADELPHIA
Genre: Art & Architecture
"...alut! by Lynn Miller and Therese Dolan allows us to explore the relationship between French art and Philadelphia. As we see paintings with lush, ranging brush strokes, we read about the histories and diverse backgrounds of French and Philadelphian painters and their techniques...."
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EVENING PLAYS BY RICHARD MAXWELL
Genre: Performing Arts
"...Evening Plays collects three new dramas that are a response to Dante’s Divine Comedy by award-winning playwright Richard Maxwell. The Evening centers around three archetypal barflies who together form an elegy of universal loss. Samara is a mythic tale of redemption that follows a messenger through a bleak frontier in his quest to collect a debt, though the human cost of the journey may be more than he bargained for. And Paradiso, which takes place in the not-too distant future, describes three great loves: family, country, and God...."
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IN SEARCH OF ELSEWHERE UNSEEN IMAGES
Genre: Photography
"...revealing the diversity of human life. From India, Myanmar and Cuba, to Togo, Ethiopia, Macedonia and the monasteries of Tibet - McCurry offers a glimpse into many locations across the globe. Known for creating some of the most evocative and best-known images in photography, McCurry's new compilation reveals the incredible depth of his work. In Search of Elsewhere is a must-have volume that uncovers the hidden pearls of this great American photographer...."
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ARSHAM-ISMS
Genre: Art & Architecture
"...The work of renowned contemporary artist Daniel Arsham blurs the lines between art, architecture, archeology, and design. In his distinctive style, he takes ancient art works and objects from twentieth-century pop culture and casts sculptures of them in geological materials such as quartz or volcanic ash, colliding past, present, and future in haunted yet playful visions that prompt viewers to question their everyday surroundings. Gathered from interviews and other sources, Arsham-isms is a collection of lively, thought-provoking, and memorable quotations from this exciting young creative talent on a wide range of subjects..."
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FUTURA-ISMS
Genre: Art & Architecture
"...Futura is a living legend—a world-renowned painter, designer, and photographer who was a pioneer of graffiti art and New York City’s “subway school.” His radical abstract work in the street and on canvas established him as a central figure in an important art movement that included Jean-Michel Basquiat, Keith Haring, Rammellzee, Lee Quiñones, and Dondi White. Futura-isms is a collection of essential quotations from this fascinating artist. Gathered from four decades of interviews and panel discussions, this memorable selection illuminates Futura’s thoughts on legal and illegal art, his influences, fellow artists, and the past, present, and future...."
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ABLOH-ISMS
Genre: Art & Architecture
"...a collection of quotations from the renowned fashion designer, DJ, and stylist, Virgil Abloh. Abloh began his career as Kanye West’s creative director before founding the luxury streetwear label Off-White and becoming artistic director for Louis Vuitton, making Abloh the first American of African descent to hold that title at a French fashion house. Gathered from interviews and other sources, this selection of compelling and memorable quotations from the designer reveals his thoughts on a wide range of subjects, including creativity, passion, innovation, race, and what it means to be an artist of his generation...."
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MOVIE-MADE JEWS
Genre:
"...Movie-Made Jews focuses on a rich, usable American Jewish cinematic tradition. This tradition includes fiction and documentary films that make Jews through antisemitism, Holocaust indirection, and discontent with assimilation. It prominently features the unapologetic assertion of Jewishness, queerness, and alliances across race and religion...."
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O HOLY NIGHT & CHRISTMAS EVE
Genre: Art & Architecture
"...watercolor, gouache, and ink illustrations paired with beloved Christmas carols...."
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STONE SOUP FOR A SUSTAINABLE WORLD
Genre: Climate Change
"...“Stone Soup for a Sustainable World: Life-Changing Stories of Young Heroes” features the stories of 100 young climate change trailblazers, environmental justice changemakers, educator champions, sustainable business leaders, intergenerational legacy figures, green inventors and entrepreneurs, and emerging island leaders from 38 countries worldwide and 32 U.S. cities...."
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SUMMER MOVIES: 30 SUN-DRENCHED CLASSICS
Genre: Film
"... Malahy writes of what he calls “an underappreciated category of movies – those that depict the experiences, traditions, and delights of the summer season.” The 30 films he's selected for inclusion in this 208-page volume are not necessarily films that were initially released during summer (though 2/3 of them were) but are films whose stories are set in summer and that reflect the unique sets of circumstances and possibilities unique to that sunny season...."
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ALBERT WATSON: CREATING PHOTOGRAPHS
Genre: Photography
"...In a series of bite-sized lessons, Watson unveils the stories behind his most-famous shots and gives you the inspiration, tips and ideas to take into your own photography – from how to work with lighting and lenses, embracing personal creativity and advice on getting a foot in the industry door. The book is illustrated throughout with seminal images from his incredible 50-year career at the forefront of photography, including his fashion work and his seminal images of Kate Moss, Andy Warhol, Alfred Hitchcock, Mike Tyson, Mick Jagger, and more...."
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BROADWAY GOES TO WAR: AMERICAN THEATER DURING WORLD WAR II
Genre: Performing Arts
"...American drama of the 1940s is frequently overlooked, but the plays performed during this eventful decade provide a picture of the rich and complex experience of living in the United States during the war years. McLaughlin and Parry’s work fills a significant gap in the history of theater and popular culture, showing that American society was more divided and less idealistic than the received histories of the WWII home front and the entertainment industry recognize...."
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PHYSICAL LISTENING: A DANCER'S INTERSPECIES JOURNEY
Genre: Performing Arts
"...In Physical Listening: A Dancer's Interspecies Journey, JoAnna Mendl Shaw invites audiences to explore her unusual dance career, a path that took her on a deep dive into the world of horses and equine training. Physical Listening is the deeply personal journey of an artist who at age 74 is still pursuing her passions, bringing an interspecies perspective into the dance world and the sensibility of an artist into the horse world...."
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PET NATION
Genre:
"...illustrates how pets in the last 20 years went from being left out in the cold to VIPs – and the economic, media, legal, political, and social issues arising from this cultural transformation and seismic shift..."
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BEYOND FORGETTING
Genre: Biography/Memoir
"...a memoir of life during the Philippine theatre of World War II, is one of those rare peeks into the horrors experienced by civilians...."
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FILM'S FIRST FAMILY: THE UNTOLD STORY OF THE COSTELLOS
Genre: Film
"...Written with unprecedented access to the family's personal documents and artifacts, as well as interviews with several family members, Film's First Family explores the dramatic history of the Costellos and their extraordinary significance to the stage and screen...."
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OTTO PREMINGER: THE MAN WHO WOULD BE KING
Genre: Film
"...In Otto Preminger: The Man Who Would Be King, Foster Hirsch reveals the genius and torture behind the renowned director and producer. Known as "Otto the Terrible," Preminger brought to the screen a balanced style and steadfast belief in his actors' underacting that was at odds with his hot-tempered personality. Yet it was this fire and determination to get his way that allowed this native European to become one of America's most progressive directors. He undermined the Production Code of the Motion Picture Association of America and the Catholic Legion of Decency in some of his most important films, defying their demands for changes that betrayed his artistic vision. He broke many social barriers by becoming the industry's leading employer of both African American and blacklisted performers and, later, by shooting America's first-ever scene set in a gay bar. In this full-scale biography of the controversial, underrated, yet greatly admired movie titan, Foster Hirsch shows us the man—enraging and endearing—and his brilliant work...."
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OUT LOUD
Genre: Performing Arts
"...From the most brilliant and audacious choreographer of our time, the exuberant tale of a young dancer’s rise to the pinnacle of the performing arts world, and the triumphs and perils of creating work on his own terms—and staying true to himself..."
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OUTLANDISH: WALKING EUROPE’S UNLIKELY LANDSCAPES
Genre: Travel
"...takes us across landscapes that should not be there—wildernesses found in Europe yet seemingly belonging to far-off continents; a patch of Arctic tundra in Scotland; the continent's largest surviving remnant of primeval forest in Poland and Belarus; Europe's only true desert in Spain; and the fathomless grassland steppes of Hungary. Against the rapid climate breakdown of deserts, steppes and primeval jungles across the world, this book discovers the outlandish environments so much closer to home. Blending sublime travel writing, nature writing and history—by way of Paleolithic cave art, reindeer nomads, desert wanderers, Slavic Forest gods, European bison, Wild West fantasists, Big Grey Men and other unlikely spirits of place— these desolate and rich environments show us that the strange has always been near...."
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THE HUNT FOR MOUNT EVEREST
Genre: Travel
"...The Hunt for Mt. Everest tells the story of the 71-year quest to find the world’s highest mountain, climaxing in 1921 when two English climbers became the first people ever to set foot on the mountain. It is a story of high drama, two disastrous wars, great political and military bungling, and larger-than-life characters—all playing out against a backdrop of the most spectacular geography on earth...."
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LOVE, DEATH AND PHOTOSYNTHESIS
Genre: Music
"...A seminal part of the burgeoning midwest independent rock scene of the late 1980's and 1990's and cofounder of the independent record label Anyway Records (Guided by Voices, the Ass Ponys, the New Bomb Turks, Jenny Mae)..."
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ROCK CONCERT: AN ORAL HISTORY AS TOLD BY THE ARTISTS, BACKSTAGE INSIDERS, AND FANS WHO WERE THERE
Genre: Music
"...Decades after the rise of rock music in the 1950s, the rock concert retains its allure and power as a unifying generational experience—and as an influential multi-billion-dollar industry. With ROCK CONCERT, Myers presents a 360-degree account of live rock’s emergence by weaving together ground-breaking stories from those who were on stage, in the wings, behind the scenes, and in the audience...."
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THE IMPOSSIBLE ROAD TRIP
Genre: Travel
"...the ultimate look back at America’s most famous – and quirkiest – roadside attractions, past and present. Following in the great tradition of the mid-century golden age of auto travel, The Impossible Road Trip features a targeted itinerary chosen from the 150 roadside attractions, from famous to quirky, covering all 50 states. It’s an unprecedented look at the breadth of roadside attractions in the US, with specially commissioned infographic map illustrations that capture the spirit of mid-century automobile travel...."
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AFRICA'S STRUGGLE FOR ITS ART
Genre: Art & Architecture
"...Savoy looks at pivotal events, including the watershed speech delivered at the United Nations General Assembly by Zaire’s president, which started the debate regarding restitution of colonial-era assets and resulted in the first UN resolution on the subject. She examines how German museums tried to withhold information about their inventory and how the British Museum Act, which protected British collections, came under fire in the House of Lords, but a proposed amendment to the act did not prevail. Savoy concludes in the mid-1980s, when African nations enacted the first laws focusing on the protection of their cultural heritage...."
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A FRONT ROW SEAT
Genre: Biography/Memoir
"...From her idyllic childhood in the American Midwest to her Oscar-nominated performance in Sunset Boulevard (1950) and the social circles of New York and Los Angeles, actress Nancy Olson Livingston has lived abundantly. In her memoir, A Front Row Seat, Livingston treats readers to an intimate, charming chronicle of her life as an actress, wife, and mother, and her memories of many of the most notable figures and moments of her time...."
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HAL WALLIS: PRODUCER TO THE STARS
Genre: Biography/Memoir
"...Hal Wallis (1898-1986) might not be as well-known as David O. Selznick or Samuel Goldwyn, but the films he produced— Casablanca, Jezebel, Now, Voyager, The Life of Emile Zola, Becket, True Grit, and many other classics (as well as scores of Elvis movies— have certainly endured. As producer of numerous films, Wallis made an indelible mark on the course of America’s film industry, but his contributions are often overlooked...."
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THE BOY WHO HATED NUMBERS
Genre: Children’s Books
"...The story was inspired by the author’s youngest son, who, like the protagonist, had an aversion to numbers. The importance of Math is cleverly integrated into the story, an ingenious application that makes the protagonist a hero, leading to a change of heart...."
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THE MUSEUM LIVES IN ME
Genre: Children’s Books
"...The Museum Lives in Me showcases a group of students’ exploration and discovery of the People’s Collection on a school field trip, highlighting their inclusive experiences and opportunities for self-reflection and meaningful connections to art...."
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FROM PAIN TO LOVE: OUR JOURNEY OUTSIDE THE RAINBOW
Genre: Biography/Memoir
"...From Pain to Love: Our Journey Outside the Rainbow shares their experiences as young Black girls in the South, meeting for the first time, feeling a spark and deep connection shared between them, lying about the nature of their relationship, and finally proudly living a happy, honest, loving, and fulfilling life committed to each other...."
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TURN & BURN: THE SCRIPTWRITER’S GUIDE TO WRITING BETTER SCREENPLAYS FASTER
Genre: Film
"...In this honest and often humorous book, readers will learn a number of key skills, including: the power of concept, structure, and theme to create absorbing stories; how to nail down characters – heroes, villains, and everyone in-between; and how to develop a hero’s journey through the five-fold approach of: Yearn, Turn, Burn, Learn, and Earn...."
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THE BINGE WATCHER'S GUIDE TO THE GOLDEN GIRLS
Genre:
"...The Binge Watcher's Guide to The Golden Girls is meant to be a companion as you binge, giving you a quick recap of each episode and where it fits in the series, with a favorite quote, notable goofs and inconsistences, and some behind-the-scenes drama...."
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LADY DIRECTOR: ADVENTURES IN HOLLYWOOD, TELEVISION AND BEYOND
Genre: Biography/Memoir
"...In Lady Director, Chopra—who came of age in the 1950s, prior to the dawn of feminism and the #MeToo movement—describes how she learned to navigate the deeply embedded sexism of the film industry, helping to pave the way for a generation of women filmmakers who would come after her. She shares stories of her bruising encounters with Harvey Weinstein and Sydney Pollack, her experience directing Diane Keaton and Treat Williams, as well as her deep friendships with Gene Wilder, Arthur Miller, and Laura Dern...."
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ANTHEMS WE LOVE: 29 ICONIC ARTISTS ON THE HIT SONGS THAT SHAPED OUR LIVES
Genre: Music
"...Guided by Baltin’s informational, direct style, Anthems We Love gets to the heart of pop hits from throughout the 20th and 21st century, across a wide range of scenes and years. Whether it’s U2 examining how “One” became a rallying cry at varying points of history (including post-9/11 and through the AIDS epidemic), The Doors’ Robby Krieger examining the metaphorical potential of the lyric “Light My Fire,” Janis Ian explaining how “At Seventeen”’s exuberance was abetted by an amateur rhythm guitar player joining her in the studio, and Linkin Park guitarist Brad Delson tracing his band’s meteoric rise alongside their hit “In The End,” Baltin expertly unspools the various musical, political, social, and personal threads that make up the fabric of a song’s existence as both a piece of art and a cultural artifact...."
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, RAISED ON THE '80S: 30+ UNEXPECTED LIFE LESSONS FROM THE MOVIES AND MUSIC THAT DEFINED POP CULTURE’S MOST EXCELLENT DECADE.
Genre: Film
"...What do The Karate Kid, The Breakfast Club, Cocktail, Field of Dreams and Fast Times at Ridgemont High all have in common (besides being totally awesome 80's movies??) - all of these and more are included in Chris Clew's new book, Raised on The '80s: 30+ Unexpected Life Lessons from the Movies and Music That Defined Pop Culture’s Most Excellent Decade...."
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I CAN TAKE IT FROM HERE: A MEMOIR OF TRAUMA, PRISON, AND SELF-EMPOWERMENT
Genre: Biography/Memoir
"...Riveting, honest, and raw, I Can Take It from Here recounts Lisa Forbes's harrowing journey into darkness — including a fourteen-year-long stint in a maximum-security prison — and her fierce resolve to understand the effects of the trauma she endured, to take personal responsibility for her actions, and to ensure that her history does not dictate her destiny...."
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THE HOLLYWOOD MOTION PICTURE BLACKLIST
Genre: Film
"...The Hollywood Motion Picture Blacklist: Seventy-Five Years Later offers new insights on the origins of the blacklist, the characteristics of those blacklisted, and the probability of future proscriptions of the blacklist type...."
