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Life in Motion: An Unlikely Ballerina
Misty Copeland · Touchstone Books, published by Simon & Schuster
Pages: 278
Format: Print book
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Determination meets dance in this memoir by the history-making ballerina.In this instant New York Times bestseller, Misty Copeland makes history, telling the story of her journey to become the first African-American principal ballerina at the prestigious American Ballet Theatre. But when... |
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Just Paint It!: The World's Most Enjoyable Painting Course. Ever!
Sam Piyasena · Barron's Educational Series
Format: Hardcover
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For anyone who has ever gazed longingly at a set of artists paints and brushes in a store and wished that they knew where to begin, this is the book for them. This companion to Barrons Just Draw It! relies on the belief that anyone can paint, and encourages readers to not only learn, but to experiment... |
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The Woman I Wanted to Be
Diane von Furstenberg · Simon & Schuster
Format: Hardcover
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One of the most influential, admired, and colorful women of our time: fashion designer and philanthropist Diane von Furstenberg tells the most personal stories from her life, about family, love, beauty and business: "It's so good, you'll want to take notes" (People) .Diane... |
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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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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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Nikon D5600 For Dummies
Julie Adair King · For Dummies
Pages: 352
Format: Paperback
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An easy-to-follow Nikon D5600 photography class - in a book! Your Nikon D5600 is a powerful tool equipped to take top-notch photos. But unless you know how to use it to its full potential, your professional-grade camera will produce underwhelming amateur-grade photos. And that's where... |
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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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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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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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Freedom's Dance: Social Aid and Pleasure Clubs in New Orleans
Eric Waters · LSU Press
Pages: 224
Format: Hardcover
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In this pivotal book, the captivating and kinetic images of noted photographer Eric Waters are paired with a collection of insightful essays by preeminent authors and cultural leaders to offer the first complete look at the Social, Aid and Pleasure Club (SAPC) parade culture in New Or-leans.... |
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Edgar Degas: Drawings and Pastels
Christopher Lloyd · J. Paul Getty Museum, 2014.
Pages: 320
Format: Print book
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Edgar Degas (1834 -1917) was one of the outstanding draftsmen of the nineteenth century, and drawing was not only a central tenet of his art but also essential to his existence. Through an examination of his drawings and pastels, this book reveals the development of Degas's style as well... |
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Michelangelo: A Life in Six Masterpieces
Miles J. Unger · Simon & Schuster, Incorporated
Pages: 448
Format: Book
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The life of one of the most revolutionary artists in history, told through the story of six of his greatest masterpieces.Among the immortals - Leonardo, Rembrandt, Picasso - Michelangelo stands alone as a master of painting, sculpture, and architecture. He was not only the greatest artist... |
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Yeah! Yeah! Yeah!: The Story of Pop Music from Bill Haley to Beyoncé
Bob Stanley · W. W. Norton & Company; 1 edition
Format: Hardcover
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An addictively readable, encyclopedic history of pop music in chapters as short and adrenaline-fueled as the best pop songs themselves. As much fun to argue with as to quote, Yeah! Yeah! Yeah! is a monumental work of musical history, tracing the story of pop music through individual songs,... |
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