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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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Drawn from Life: Tips and Tricks for Contemporary Life Drawing
Helen Birch · Chronicle Books
Format: Paperback
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Drawn from Life offers bite-size lessons that will help anyone master the classic practice of life drawing. Over 100 pieces of art by contemporary artists illustrate fundamentals such as line, contour, and color, plus surprising and innovative techniques that will take your drawings to the next... |
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West Point History of World War II, Vol. 2
United States Military Academy. · Simon & Schuster
Pages: 352
Format: Print book
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The definitive, must-have military history of World War II - spanning 1942 until the end of the war - packed with the same expert analysis, exclusive tactical maps, unique graphics, and historical images used by The United States Military Academy at West Point to teach the art of war to its own cadets.Since... |
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The People's Platform: Taking Back Power and Culture in the Digital Age
Astra Taylor · Metropolitan Books
Pages: 276
Format: Hardcover
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From a cutting-edge cultural commentator, a bold and brilliant challenge to cherished notions of the Internet as the great leveler of our ageThe Internet has been hailed as an unprecedented democratizing force, a place where everyone can be heard and all can participate equally. But how true... |
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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
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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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1000 Home Details: A Complete Book of Inspiring Ideas to Improve Home Decoration
Francesc Mola · Firefly Books
Format: Hardcover
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A treasure trove of ideas for decorating the home. For many people, shopping catalogs are a passion. They are a place to dream, get ideas and an excellent resource to keep for future inspiration. 1000 Home Details is better than a catalog. It is an encyclopedia of design akin to having... |
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Frederic Church: A Painter's Pilgrimage
Stephen Robert Frankel · Detroit Institute of Arts
Pages: 224
Format: Paperback
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A beautiful overview of fascinating paintings of the classical world and the Holy Land by a beloved American artist Frederic Church (1826-1900) , one of the leading painters of 19th-century America and the Hudson River School, also journeyed around the globe to find fresh inspiration... |
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Broadcast Hysteria: Orson Welles's War of the Worlds and the Art of Fake News
A Brad Schwartz · Hill and Wang, A division of Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2015. ©2015
Pages: 337
Format: Print book
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On the evening of October 30, 1938, radio listeners across the United States heard a startling report of a meteor strike in the New Jersey countryside. With sirens blaring in the background, announcers in the field described mysterious creatures, terrifying war machines, and thick clouds... |
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Black Broadway: African Americans on the Great White Way
Stewart F Lane · Square One Publishers
Pages: 275
Format: Print book
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The African-American actors and actresses whose names have shone brightly on Broadway marquees earned their place in history not only through hard work, perseverance, and talent, but also because of the legacy left by those who came before them. Like the doors of many professions, those... |
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Changing Keys: Keyboard Instruments for America 1700-1830
John R Watson · Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
Pages: 150
Format: Hardcover
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Through the instruments that comprise the historical keyboard collection of the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation including six harpsichords, six spinets, three organs, and twenty three pianos Changing Keys: Keyboard Instruments for America, 1700-1830;explores the keyboard culture of America... |
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Burning Down the Haus: Punk Rock, Revolution, and the Fall of the Berlin Wall
TIM MOHR · Algonquin Books
Pages: 384
Format: Hardcover
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"In case you weren't sure just how political music, fashion, and a certain attitude can be: read this book. Burning Down the Haus is wonderful." - Norman Ohler, author of Blitzed "The true story of how teenage kicks turned into political opposition. With meticulous research... |
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The Great Zentangle Book: Learn to Tangle with 101 Favorite Patterns
Beate Winkler · Quarry Books
Pages: 144
Format: Print book
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Create, relax, and inspire one stroke at a time with The Great Zentangle Book!Zentangle(r) is a meditative art in which lines and shapes are created and combined to make one intricate piece of artwork. Complied by certified Zentangle trainer, Beate Winkler, these 100 step-by-step Zentangle... |
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The Acrylic Painter: Tools and Techniques for the Most Versatile Medium
James Van Patten · Watson-Guptill Publications
Pages: 165
Format: Print book
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A complete course on acrylic painting for beginners and experienced artists that covers classic approaches and new innovations Embraced for versatility, quick-drying properties, and non-toxicity, no medium offers a wider range of effects forcreating highly expressive art than acrylics.... |
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How to Draw Manga Boys: In Simple Steps
Yishan Li · Search Press
Format: Print book
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28 different characters, poses and expressions that offer a dynamic selection of Manga-style male figures.Drawing boys is a very popular subject within the manga genre and this book is perfect for anyone seeking to learn the basics of creating these delightful characters. |
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