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Living in the Desert

Phaidon Editors · Phaidon Press
Pages: 256
Format: Hardcover

A carefully curated and beautifully photographed selection of 50 architect-designed houses that reflects contemporary concerns about the unique challenges presented by life in the desert's sensitive environmentThe desert provides a sense of mystery and rugged beauty that attracts architects,...
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Handel in London: A Genius and His Craft

Jane Glover · Pegasus Books
Pages: 448
Format: Hardcover

A rich and evocative account of the life and work of one of the world's favorite composers -- from the acclaimed author of Mozart's Women.In 1712, a young German composer followed his princely master to London and would remain there for the rest of his life. That master would become...
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Decorating a Room of One's Own: Conversations on Interior Design with Miss Havisham, Jane Eyre, Victor Frankenstein, Elizabeth Bennet, Ishmael, and Other Literary Notables

Susan Harlan · Abrams Image
Pages: 208
Format: Hardcover

What would Little Women be without the charms of the March family's cozy New England home? Or Wuthering Heights without the ghost-infested Wuthering Heights? Getting lost in the setting of a good book can be half the pleasure of reading, and Decorating a Room of One's Own brings...
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Beginner Gardening Step by Step: A Visual Guide to Yard and Garden Basics

DK · DK
Pages: 256
Format: Paperback

Is your lawn full of weeds? Are your plants diseased? Is your flower bed forlorn? Do you long to create an outdoor space you can enjoy with friends--or even a garden you can show off with pride?This book shows you the basics you need to get your yard or green space under control and keep...
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Magic Is Dead: My Journey into the World's Most Secretive Society of Magicians

Ian Frisch · Dey Street Books
Pages: 336
Format: Hardcover

In the vein of Neil Strauss' The Game and Joshua Foer's Moonwalking with Einstein comes the fascinating story of one man's colorful, mysterious, and personal journey into the world of magic, and his unlikely invitation into an underground secret society of revolutionary magicians...
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Radical Acceptance: The Secret to Happy, Lasting Love

Andrea Miller · Atria Books
Pages: 336
Format: Hardcover

A Nautilus Better Books for A Better World Silver Medalist "If you're at the end of your relationship rope, reach for Radical Acceptance." - Elle In this "warm, honest approach to prioritizing your partner and creating true happiness in your relationship" (John...
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The Advanced Photography Guide: The Ultimate Step-by-Step Manual for Getting the Most from Your Digital Camera

DK · DK
Pages: 192
Format: Hardcover

Take your photography skills and technique to the next level with this inspiring and informative guide for budding photographers looking to improve their photography repertoire. Featuring a comprehensive range of topics from experimenting with lenses, exposure, and aperture to useful post-production...
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Art Matters: Because Your Imagination Can Change the World

Neil Gaiman · William Morrow
Pages: 128
Format: Hardcover

A stunning and timely creative call-to-arms combining four extraordinary written pieces by Neil Gaiman illustrated with the striking four-color artwork of Chris Riddell."The world always seems brighter when you've just made something that wasn't there before." - Neil GaimanDrawn...
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The Art of Looking: How to Read Modern and Contemporary Art

Lance Esplund · Basic Books
Pages: 288
Format: Hardcover

A veteran art critic helps us make sense of modern and contemporary art A hand-signed porcelain urinal. An abstract drip painting. A silent 700 hour performance. Art has changed since the days of Giotto, Michelangelo, and even Picasso--and many of us are perplexed. Do modern and contemporary...
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Portraits of Courage: A Commander in Chief's Tribute to America's Warriors

George W Bush · Crown
Pages: 191
Format: Hardcover

#1 New York Times bestseller | Amazon "Best Books of the Month"A vibrant collection of oil paintings and stories by President George W. Bush honoring the sacrifice and courage of America's military veterans. With Forewords by former First Lady Laura Bush and General Peter...
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