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National Geographic The National Parks: An Illustrated History
Kim Heacox · National Geographic Pages: 367 Format: Print book
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An inspired tribute to the astonishing beauty and priceless cultural treasures of America's National Parks, this volume is a lavish celebration of the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service. National Geographic The National Parks collects the very best of National Geographic's photographs,... |
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Sammy Davis Jr.: A Personal Journey with My Father
Tracey Davis · Running Press Pages: 207 Format: Hardcover
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Nicknamed Mr. Show Business, Sammy Davis Jr. was a consummate performer who sang, danced, and acted on film, television, radio, and the stage for over six decades. In this uniquely intimate volume, the entertainment legend's story comes to life through rare family photos and a compelling... |
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The Lost Art of Dress: The Women Who Once Made America Stylish
Linda Przybyszewski · Perseus Books Group Pages: 347 Format: Hardcover
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As a glance down any street in America quickly reveals, American women have forgotten how to dress. We chase fads, choose inappropriate materials and unattractive cuts, and waste energy tottering in heels when we could be moving gracefully. Quite simply, we lack the fashion know-how we need... |
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Manga Crash Course: Drawing Manga Characters and Scenes from Start to Finish
Mina "Mistiqarts" Petrovic · Impact Pages: 128 Format: Print book
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Everything you need to start drawing manga!In the jam-packed pages of Manga Crash Course, popular YouTube artist Mina "Mistiqarts" Petrovic shares with you all the techniques you need to create not just manga figures and faces, but full characters and scenes. After learning the basics... |
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World War I: The Definitive Visual History
R.G. Grant · DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley) Pages: 360 Format: Hardcover
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2014 marks the centennial of the start of World War I - DK will mark the occasion with the publication of World War I: The Definitive Visual Guide, a vividly illustrated, in-depth account of the Great War. Written by historian R. G. Grant, and created by DK's award-winning editorial... |
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World War II From Above: An Aerial View of the Global Conflict
Jeremy Harwood · Zenith Press
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In World War II From Above, historian Jeremy Harwood profiles the fascinating story, unknown to many, of the battle waged by Allies and Axis spies in the skies to obtain accurate aerial intelligence during World War II. This book features dozens of eye-catching aerial reconnaissance photographs... |
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Play It Loud: An Epic History of the Style, Sound, and Revolution of the Electric Guitar
Brad Tolinski · Doubleday Canada Pages: 384 Format: Print book
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By a pair of veteran music writers, an unprecedented history of the electric guitar, its explosive impact on music and culture, and the people who brought it to life For generations the electric guitar has been an international symbol of freedom, danger, rebellion, and hedonism. In Play... |
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Working with Hand Tools: Essential Techniques for Woodworking
Paul N Hasluck · Skyhorse Pub Co Inc Pages: 760 Format: Print book
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An all-in-one guide containing everything there is to know about woodworking hand tools.Whether you are a beginner with an idea in mind - and not a clue where to start - or an old pro with years of experience, you need the knowledge to ensure your project comes out right. From identifying... |
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Landscape Painting in Pastel: Techniques and Tips from a Lifetime of Painting
Elizabeth Mowry · North Light Books Pages: 158 Format: Print book
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Capture the magic of nature in pastel!From the first ferns unfurling in spring to the flaming red foliage of fall and the snow-blanketed quiet of winter, master pastel artist and teacher Elizabeth Mowry offers both beginners and seasoned artists alike a fresh approach to creating light-filled... |
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Ballerina Body: Dancing and Eating Your Way to a Leaner, Stronger, and More Graceful You
Misty Copeland · Grand Central Life & Style Pages: 240 Format: Hardcover
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The celebrated ballerina and role model, Misty Copeland, shares the secrets of how to reshape your body and achieve a lean, strong physique and glowing health.Misty Copeland believes "There has been a shift in recent years in which women no longer desire the bare bones of a runway... |
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Blues All Day Long: The Jimmy Rogers Story
Wayne Everett Goins · University of Illinois Press; 1st Edition edition Format: Paperback
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A member of Muddy Waters' legendary late 1940s-1950s band, Jimmy Rogers pioneered a blues guitar style that made him one of the most revered sidemen of all time. Rogers also had a significant if star-crossed career as a singer and solo artist for Chess Records, releasing the classic... |
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The Katrina Decade: Images of an Altered City
David G. Spielman · Historic New Orleans Pages: 167 Format: Hardcover
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Published on the occasion of the 10-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina'The great photographer David Spielman captured the essence of hope and despair in his powerful pictures of Katrina s devastation. But he never put his Leica down, because he knows that after ten years the recovery... |
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TIME-LIFE World War II in 500 Photographs
Eileen Daspin · Time Home Entertainment Pages: 269 Format: Print book
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World War II, fought from 1939 to 1945, engulfed the globe in a shattering struggle over national sovereignty and individual rights. It was also the costliest battle in history in terms of human life, with millions perishing in combat, in concentration camps, and under the rubble of crushed... |
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Robin Williams: When the Laughter Stops 19512014
Emily Herbert · John Blake Format: Print book
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A thoughtful look at the brilliant life and tragic death of a comedy icon  At midday on August 11, 2014, much-loved comedian Robin Williams was pronounced dead at his California home. From Mrs. Doubtfire, Jumanji, and Aladdin to Good Will Hunting and Dead Poets Society, Robin Williams... |
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