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San Diego Lowriders: A History of Cars and Cruising

Alberto L Pulido - The History Press
Format: Paperback

San Diego's unique lowrider culture and community has a long history of "low and slow." Cruising the streets from 1950 to 1985, twenty-eight lowrider car clubs made their marks in the San Diego neighborhoods of Logan Heights, Sherman Heights, National City, Old Town, San Ysidro...
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Leonardo da Vinci: The 100 Milestones

Martin Kemp - Sterling
Format: Hardcover

To commemorate the 500th anniversary of Leonardo da Vinci's death, world-renowned da Vinci expert Martin Kemp explores 100 of the master's milestones in art, science, engineering, architecture, anatomy, and more. Leonardo da Vinci was born in the small Tuscan town of Vinci in April 1452....
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A Guide to the Gold Rush Country of California

Frank Lorey - America Through Time
Format: Paperback

The discovery of gold on the magical date of January 24, 1848, when James Marshall discovered gold at Sutter's Mill near Coloma, started a rush that was unprecedented in all of the world's history. It started a boom period to the state that lasted at least 15 years. By 1849, gold...
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French Country: Collected & Timeless Charm

Cooper - 83 Press
Format: Hardcover

Be inspired as you step into lovely French homes and timeless shops in a dreamy journey through serene color palettes and authentic interiors brought to life in the pages of French Country. Colloquial gardens, charming antiques, and captivating style characterize the designs that will encourage...
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Leonardo: 1452-1519

Pietro Marani - Skira - Berenice
Format: Hardcover

A vast catalog dedicated to Leonardo's entire oeuvre on the occasion of the largest exhibition realized on the genius, symbol of Italian art and creativity, during Milan Expo 2015. This volume represents a unique opportunity to admire and understand Leonardo's extraordinary complexity...
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The Saddest Songs Ever: 40 All-Time Tearjerkers

Hal Leonard Corp. - Hal Leonard
Format: Musical score

(Piano/Vocal/Guitar Songbook). Grab your tissues with this collection of 40 heart-wrenching classic and contemporary songs, including: Alone Again (Naturally) * Bridge over Troubled Water * Candle in the Wind * Everybody Hurts * The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face * I Fall to Pieces * I Will...
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A to Z of Wedding Style

Kate Bethune - ABRAMS
Format: Hardcover

Compiled by Kate Bethune, A to Z of Wedding Style brings together style tips, pithy advice, and engaging opinions about everything wedding. This beautiful book will make a perfect present for anyone getting ready for their special day, or someone who has had the burden and pleasure of being...
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Slowhand: The Life and Music of Eric Clapton

PHILIP NORMAN - Little, Brown and Company
Format: Hardcover

From the bestselling author of Shout!, comes the definitive biography of Eric Clapton, a Rock legend whose life story is as remarkable as his music, which transformed the sound of a generation.For half a century Eric Clapton has been acknowledged to be one of music's greatest virtuosos,...
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Design: The Definitive Visual History

DK Publishing - DK Publishing, 2015.
Format: Print book

Design: The Definitive Visual History lays out the complete evolution of design, from its origins in early cultures to the contemporary design - physical and digital - of today. This comprehensive volume covers every major design movement, along with the iconic designers and manufacturers...
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So Many Roads: The Life and Times of the Grateful Dead

David Browne - Da Capo Press
Format: Hardcover

Fifty years after they first came together and changed the sound of rock 'n' roll, the Grateful Dead remain one of rock's most beloved bands - a musical and cultural phenomenon that spans generations and paved the way for everything from the world of jam bands and the idea of independently...
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