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Please Kill Me: The Uncensored Oral History of Punk

Legs McNeil · Grove Press
Pages: 448
Format: Print book

"No volume serves juicier dish on punk's New York birth . . . Tales of sex, drugs and music that will make you wish you'd been there." - Rolling Stone"Ranks up there with the great rock & roll books of all time." - Time Out New YorkOnce the most reviled musical...
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Bring It On Home: Peter Grant, Led Zeppelin, and Beyond--The Story of Rock's Greatest Manager

Mark Blake · Da Capo Press
Pages: 304
Format: Hardcover

The authorized biography of the most notorious rock manager of all time, Peter Grant, best known for his work with Led Zeppelin, by the author of Comfortably NumbPeter Grant is the most famous music manager of all time. Acknowledged as the "fifth member of Led Zeppelin," Grant...
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How to See, How to Draw: Keys to Realistic Drawing

Claudia Nice · North Light
Pages: 160
Format: Print book

Imagine having the ability to draw any subject with precision, detail and expression. With Claudia's help, you can do it! In How to See, How to Draw, you will discover how to tap into your powers of observation, strengthen your hand-eye connection, and draw the world around you with...
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Boss : Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band : the illustrated history

Gillian G Gaar · Voyageur Press
Pages: 208
Format: Print book

Find out how legendary musician Bruce Springsteen earned his monicker. There's only one Boss; his story is revealed here. Bruce Springsteen is a platinum-shifting, stadium-filling rock star, but he is also more nuanced than that. He is a man of the people, making conventional-and-proud-of-it...
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5-Minute Plays for Teens

Lawrence Harbison · Applause Theatre & Cinema Books
Pages: 258
Format: Paperback

(Applause Acting Series) . 5-Minute Plays for Teens is the latest collection from veteran editor Lawrence Harbison, a man who has...We know - we're already losing your attention. And that's okay! In keeping with the spirit of this book, we'll give it to you in five. 1.On...
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The Potter's Studio Handbook: A start-to-finish guide to hand-built and wheel-thrown ceramics

Kristin Muller · Crestline
Pages: 192
Format: Print book

Pottery making and wheel throwing is a timeless craft, perfect for beginner crafters and artisans who don't mind getting their hands dirty. Even if you haven't touched clay since your childhood art class, let The Potter's Studio Handbook guide you through the process of designing...
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The Fangirl Life: A Guide to All the Feels and Learning How to Deal

Kathleen Smith · Perigee
Pages: 240
Format: Print book

Are You a Fangirl? * Do you survive boring classes or meetings by imagining your favorite TV couple making out? * Have you posted a lengthy diatribe on the Internet defending a fictional character? * Have you gotten carsick from reading fan fiction on your smartphone?...
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Monticello: The Official Guide to Thomas Jefferson's World

Charley Miller · National Geographic Books
Pages: 144
Format: Print book

For the first time, Monticello has an official guidebook that reflects the unique statesman and inventor Thomas Jefferson, his home, and his world. Showcasing the recent restoration of the home and plantation, it features information about the slaves of Mulberry Row, as well as the state-of-the-art...
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The Advertising Concept Book: Think Now, Design Later

Pete Barry · Thames & Hudson
Pages: 320
Format: Print book

The classic guide to creative ideas, strategies, and campaigns in advertising, now in a revised and updated third edition In creative advertising, no amount of glossy presentation will improve a bad idea. That's why this book is dedicated to the first and most important lesson: concept....
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Dance Me a Song: Astaire, Balanchine, Kelly, and the American Film Musical

Beth Genne? · Oxford University Press
Pages: 360
Format: Hardcover

Dance Me a Song traces the history of famous Hollywood collaborations as the palimpsest of dance, film, and musical techniques were developed over time. Author Beth Genné draws on the most well-known and influential musical dances of the first half of the century, from the Fred Astaire...
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Upstyle Your Furniture: Techniques and Creative Inspiration to Style Your Home

Stephanie Jones · Barron's Educational Series
Pages: 160
Format: Paperback

Owning one-of-a-kind, bespoke furniture is no longer a privilege of the wealthy or the realm of professional designers. Upstyle Your Furniture shows the rest of us how easy it is to create custom pieces of furniture with a bit of imagination and easy-to-find materials. Why spend a fortune...
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A History Lover's Guide to New York City

Alison Fortier · The History Press
Pages: 255
Format: Print book

New York is a city of superlatives. It has the largest population, greatest wealth, broadest diversity and most elegant museums in the nation. With that comes an amazing history. This tour of the Big Apple goes beyond the traditional guidebook to offer visitors and residents alike a chance...
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The Last Wild Men of Borneo: A True Story of Death and Treasure

Carl Hoffman · William Morrow
Pages: 368
Format: Hardcover

Two modern adventurers sought a treasure possessed by the legendary "Wild Men of Borneo." One found riches. The other vanished forever into an endless jungle. Had he shed civilization - or lost his mind? Global headlines suspected murder. Lured by these mysteries, New York Times...
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Arnold Arboretum

Lisa E Pearson · Arcadia Publishing
Pages: 127
Format: Print book

Established in 1872 and designed in collaboration with landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted, the Arnold Arboretum is a National Historic Landmark. Founded as a partnership between the City of Boston and Harvard University, the Arnold Arboretum is a unique blend of a respected research...
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