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Hitmaker: The Man and His Music

Tommy Mottola · Grand Central Publishing; 1st edition
Format: Hardcover

Much has been written about Tommy Mottola, one of the most powerful, visionary, and successful executives in the history of the music industry. He discovered, developed and launched the careers of many superstars, including Mariah Carey, Celine Dion, Shakira, Jennifer Lopez and Gloria Estefan,...
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The World's Most Romantic Destinations: 50 Dreamy Getaways, Private Retreats, and Enchanting Places to Celebrate Love

National Geographic. · National Geographic Soc
Pages: 256
Format: Print book

National Geographic reveals 50 gloriously romantic vacations in this inspirational planner for weddings, honeymoons, anniversaries, Valentine's Day, and other amorous special occasions. Filled with more than 200 color photographs of dreamy places - from secluded beaches to exotic jungles...
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Interstellar: Beyond Time and Space

Mark Cotta Vaz · Running Press
Format: Hardcover

In his sci-fi epic Interstellar, Christopher Nolan takes on the infinite canvas of space to deliver a cutting-edge, emotionally charged adventure that will amaze audiences of all ages. Interstellar Beyond Time and Space documents the making of Nolans latest masterpiece in fascinating detail...
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Find It in Everything: Photographs by Drew Barrymore

Drew Barrymore · Little Brown & Co.
Format: Hardcover

Photographs by Drew Barrymore reveal hearts found in everyday situations."I have always loved hearts," writes acclaimed actress Drew Barrymore in the foreword to this heartwarming gift book. "The way that continuous line accomplishes the most extraordinary thing--it conveys...
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Fifty Years of 60 Minutes: The Inside Story of Television's Most Influential News Broadcast

JEFF FAGER · Simon & Schuster
Pages: 320
Format: Hardcover

A history of 60 Minutes - the iconic American TV news broadcast - going behind the scenes of the most famous breakthrough stories of its remarkable fifty-year run to reveal the secrets of the program's success.Fifty Years of 60 Minutes tells the inside story of the legendary program, from...
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Dancing Through It: My Journey in the Ballet

Jenifer Ringer · Viking
Format: Hardcover

A behind-the-curtains look at the rarefied world of classical ballet from a principal dancer at the New York City BalletIn her charming and self-effacing voice, Jenifer Ringer covers the highs and lows of what it’s like to make it to the top in the exclusive, competitive ballet world....
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Country Music Broke My Brain: A Behind-the-Microphone Peek at Nashville's Famous and Fabulous Stars

Gerry House · Benbella Books
Pages: 327
Format: Hardcover

Nashville is filled with stars and lovers and writers and dreamers. Nashville is also teeming with lunatics and grifters and dip wads and moochers. Gerry House fits easily into at least half of those categories. Someone would probably have to be brain-damaged or really damn talented to try to entertain...
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Love for Sale: Pop Music in America

David Hajdu · Farrar
Pages: 304
Format: Print book

A personal, idiosyncratic history of popular music that also may well be definitive, from the revered music criticDavid Hajdu begins Love for Sale, his personal history of recorded pop music, in an unexpected place--not with nostalgic reminiscences of the 45s of his youth but with the sheet-music...
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In the Name of Gucci: A Memoir

Patricia Gucci · Crown Pub
Pages: 304
Format: Book

The gripping family drama and never-before-told love story surrounding the rise and fall of the late Aldo Gucci, the man responsible for making the legendary fashion label the powerhouse it is today, as told by his daughter. Patricia Gucci was born a secret: the lovechild whose birth could...
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Frank Sinatra - Centennial Songbook

Frank Sinatra · Hal Leonard
Format: Musical score

(Piano/Vocal/Guitar Artist Songbook). 2015 marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of Frank Sinatra and celebrations and concerts are planned for the whole year. This songbook gathers 100 of Ol' Blue Eyes' finest in a fitting tribute to one of the greatest entertainers of all time!...
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Louis Armstrong, Master of Modernism

Thomas David Brothers · W.W. Norton & Company
Pages: 594
Format: Hardcover

The definitive account of Louis Armstrong -- his life and legacy -- during the most creative period of his career. Nearly 100 years after bursting onto Chicago's music scene under the tutelage of Joe "King" Oliver, Louis Armstrong is recognized as one of the most influential artists...
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How to Draw Dogs, Cats and Horses

Arthur Zaidenberg · Dover Publications
Pages: 63
Format: Book

Discover how to create realistic drawings of dogs, cats, and horses with this easy-to-follow guide. Written and illustrated by a noted creator of art instruction books, the manual emphasizes the importance of capturing your own distinctive vision to reveal the subject's special characteristics....
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Pinterest Perfect!: Creative prompts & pin-worthy projects inspired by the artistic community of Pinterest

Jamielyn Nye · Walter Foster Publishing

Pinterest is one of the fastest-growing social media sites on the Internet -- especially among creative professionals and arts crafts enthusiasts. Beautifully designed to emulate the clean, elegant aesthetics of Pinterest that users recognize and love, Pinterest Perfect! features the artwork,...
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Star Trek Beyond - The Collector's Edition

Titan. · Titan Books
Pages: 128
Format: Print book

This must-have book for Star Trek fans goes behind the scenes on the latest movie in the billion dollar franchise, Star Trek Beyond, presenting a jam-packed book celebrating Star Trek's 13th big screen outing and revealing all about the making of the movie.
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