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George Hurrell was called the "Rembrandt of Hollywood." Before his arrival, movie star portraits were "soft focus" and undistinguished, derivative of the Main Street USA portrait salon. Hurrell instituted a sharp, dramatic look. The vibrant, temperamental artist was an original, loved by the subjects he glamorized. For these performers, a Hurrell portrait was the passport to immortality.In this paperback edition of photographer and historian Mark A. Vieira's original volume, the author offers a wealth of new images to illustrate a compelling narrative. Featuring rare and never-before-published portraits and behind-the-scenes shots, George Hurrell's Hollywood covers Hurrell's entire career, from his beginnings as a Los Angeles society photographer to his finale as the celebrity photographer who became a celebrity himself. More than 400 pristine images showcase his work with Hollywood icons from 1929 to 1992. Vieira's text recounts the artist's life, from his childhood to the heyday of his career as a star maker, through untold stories of his fall from grace and eventual comeback.Filled with previously unseen photos of the biggest stars across more than six decades and abounding with fresh insight, this volume is not only the ultimate showcase of the trailblazing artist's work but an indispensable treasury of Hollywood lore.

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Just as BDL's bestselling All the Songs series-which has over 400,000 copies in print-presents a comprehensive, song-by-song view of major bands and music history, Steven Spielberg All the Films: The Stories Behind Every Movie, Episode, and Short celebrates the inimitable Hollywood icon and his illustrious film career, from his earliest homemade movies to the 2022 release of his latest feature, The Fabelmans.Organized chronologically and covering every short film, television episode, and blockbuster movie that Steven Spielberg has ever directed, Steven Spielberg All the Films draws upon years of research to tell the behind-the-scenes stories of how each project was conceived, cast, and produced; from the creation of the costumes to the search for perfect locations; details about Spielberg's work with longtime collaborators like George Lucas, producer Kathleen Kennedy, and composer John Williams; and of course, the direction of some of Hollywood's most memorable scenes. Spanning more than fifty years, this book details the creative processes that resulted in numerous classic films like E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, Jaws, Jurassic Park, The Color Purple, Schindler's List, and Saving Private Ryan (to name just a few). Newer work like Lincoln, The Post, and The Fabelmans is also featured alongside awards stats, original release dates, box office totals, casting details, and other insider scoops that will keep fans turning pages. Featuring hundreds of vivid photographs that celebrate one of cinema's most iconic artists, Steven Spielberg All the Films is the authoritative guide to the man who invented the Hollywood blockbuster.

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Peacemaker had a long road to the spotlight and he's not alone. There are dozens of unique, sometimes absurd, and yet truly memorable characters waiting for their chance to shine. Strange and Unsung All-Stars of the DC Multiverse celebrates some of the quirkiest, most compelling, and ready-for-primetime characters from throughout DC's history. With peculiar powers-like Matter-Eater Lad to Arm-Fall-Off Boy-and one-of-a-kind costumes-from Red Tornado with her red long johns and a cooking pot for a helmet to Blue Snowman with her wintry robotic armour-these characters are truly unforgettable. Dive in and discover your next favourite DC Super Hero or Villain.

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Hey there, demons! BuzzFeed Unsolved Supernatural has entertained viewers over the course of seven spooky seasons, covering the supernatural and otherworldly spirits, to ghosts, ghouls, unexplained paranormal activity, and everything in between. In their thrilling debut book, cohosts Shane Madej and Ryan Bergara (lovingly known as the "ghoul boys" to fans) deep-dive into dozens of haunted locations around the USA and a few abroad, including subjects from some of their most favorite and talked about episodes, as well as brand-new locations not previously seen before on their show. As they explore the history behind haunted houses, creepy graveyards, former insane asylums, abandoned buildings, and horrifying hotels, Shane and Ryan use their trademark wit and humor to dissect each terrifying tale with their most hilarious highlights and biting commentary. So hold on to your hell-bound soul, boys and ghouls-it's about to get demonic up in here.

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* SPECIFICATIONS: This memory game includes 25 matched pairs of full-color cards (2 1/2 X 3 1/2 inches, 50 cards total, 25 portrait cards and 25 phrase cards) and an illustrated booklet in a two-piece, shrink-wrapped box. * FULL-COLOR ILLUSTRATED PACKAGE: Gift-worthy package is printed in full-color (box, cards, booklet) and features beautiful portraits by artist Gloria Félix.* BOOK INCLUDED: This set includes a fully illustrated 32-page, paperback booklet (3 1/4 X 4 3/4 inches) that highlights inspiring quotes and contributions from 25 Latinas/os throughout U.S. history, as well as game play instructions.* BILINGUAL GAME: All game text, including rules, quotations, and profiles, is presented in both English and Spanish. * FEATURES 25 NOTABLE FIGURES: Sylvia Acevedo, Luis Walter Álvarez, Pura Belpré, Julia de Burgos, César Chávez, Sandra Cisneros, Roberto Clemente, Celia Cruz, Olga Custodio, Jaime Escalante, Emma González, Laurie Hernández, Juan Felip

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The first-ever illustrated history of the iconic designs, symbols, and graphic art representing more than 5 decades of LGBTQ pride and activism--from the evolution of Gilbert Baker's rainbow flag to the NYC Pride typeface launched in 2017 and beyond.Organized by decade beginning with Pre-Liberation and then spanning the 1970s through the millennium, QUEER X DESIGN will be an empowering, uplifting, and colorful celebration of the hundreds of graphics-from shapes and symbols to flags and iconic posters-that have stood for the powerful and ever-evolving LGBTQ movement over the last five-plus decades. Included in the collection will be everything from Gilbert Baker's original rainbow flag, ACT-UP's Silence = Death poster, the AIDS quilt, and Keith Haring's "Heritage of Pride" logo, as well as the original Lavender Menace t-shirt design, logos such as "The Pleasure Chest," protest buttons such as "Anita Bryant Sucks Oranges," and so much more. Sidebars throughout will cover important visual grouping such as a "Lexicon of Pride Flags," explaining the now more than a dozen flags that represent segments of the community and the evolution of the pink triangle.

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Bring It! is the ultimate source for potluck, picnic, or dinner party-worthy dishes that combine simple prep with big taste!The word "potluck" may inspire memories of church dinners and mystery covered dishes. But today's potlucks are essentially outsourced dinner parties, which make gathering around a shared table a cinch. Inside Bring It!, you will find dozens of impressive-looking recipes that come together easily, and are perfect for carrying to any occasion. Author Ali Rosen has put a long career in the food world to use, drawing on chef and restaurant secrets for easy dishes that will have friends begging for the recipe. Must-have dishes include: * Pimento Cheese and Crab Dip* Snap Pea Salad with Parmesan and Bacon* Pistachio and Anchovy Pasta * Short Ribs with Quick Pickled Shallots* S'mores Bars Each recipe includes a note called "How to Bring It," for make-ahead, reheating, and transport instructions. Flavors are designed for maximum impact, but won't take hours to cook, or require special ingredients. Have dinner with the neighbors, sit down to a picnic in the park, or bring a dish to the school luncheon. They come together easily, hold well, and travel beautifully. They'll have you rethinking the potluck.

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Louise Roe-internationally renowned fashion journalist, TV host, and makeover guru-knows style. It's not about trends but about being your own person and sharing the things you love in your appearance, your home, and your personality. In Front Roe, Louise shares her expertise on cultivating personal style and feeling like a confident leading lady in your own life.In her first book, Louise has compiled the practical tips and secret tricks that she's picked up through years of working in the fashion industry with magazine editors, stylists, celebrities, and most importantly, real women. Front Roe helps a woman discover her personal style through looks she loves-images in magazines that speak to her, quotes that inspire her, fashion or styles she is taken with, and family photos. Once the foundation is laid, Louise expands into the specifics of fashion, beauty, and lifestyle, offering helpful advice from today and yesteryear on everything from finding the right underwear and buying vintage clothing, to picking the best perfume for you, and making your home a sanctuary.As Louise says, "With a little nudging and direction, everybody can develop their own personal style, no matter their shape, age, or wallet size. In my view, fashion should be aspirational, but attainable and definitely something to have a sense of humor about. It's worth living every single day as the most confident, happy, and glamorous version of yourself. Here's how!" Front Roe is the perfect distillation of this philosophy. Louise shares stories, information, and ideas from around the world to help women feel educated, uplifted, inspired, and considerably more positive about their mind, body, closet, and home.

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With its laugh-out-loud guidance on baby care, Safe Baby Handling Tips is a must-have for anyone overwhelmed -- and befuddled -- when it comes to caring for their bundle of joy. Now, it's updated and refreshed to be even more helpful and relevant to the modern parent. Incompetent parents everywhere can benefit from this indispensable guide -- complete with The Wheel of Responsibility to help moms and dads negotiate baby responsibilities (and shirk diaper duty!) whenever they can. Makes baby-rearing a blast!

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In the next exciting installment of the series, Jack travels to Japan, where under the cover of darkness, a band of ninja thieves has stolen some of the country's most priceless treasures, including an ancient samurai sword. Can Secret Agent Jack Stalwart take on the gang before the treasures are lost forever?

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In Engines, the always entertaining and informative Theodore Gray explores the glorious guts and intricate innards of dozens of impressive machines. Through his engaging and unexpected stories and Nick Mann's trademark gorgeous photography, Gray takes us on a journey from ancient Greek steam engines to our most sophisticated twenty-first-century machinery. We take time to appreciate the detailed functionality of the internal combustion engine, the connection between magnetism and electric motors, as well as hydraulics, robotics, and more. Each chapter builds on the previous, illuminating the evolution of engines and revealing the ingenuity brought to bear as humans invented and perfected these marvelous mechanical systems. Along the way, Gray regales us with tales of his own experiences working with and collecting these machines. For fans of how things are made and how they work, Engines is a loving tribute to the mechanical world.

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A lifestyle guide inspired by the Queen of Pinups -- Bettie Page -- The Little Book of Bettie offers real advice on fashion, makeup, fitness, and more for today's modern woman who loves a little dose of retro.The celebrated Queen of Pinups styled her own iconic hair, did her own makeup, fashioned her own swimsuits, and was ahead of her time in endless ways, making her a source of inspiration to stars like Madonna, Beyoncé, and Katy Perry. Against the backdrop of the conservative 1950s, Bettie Page was an advocate of pleasure, fun, liberation, and body-positivity. There's so much to be learned from her! Within The Little Book of Bettie you'll find:* Bettie's remarkable backstory* Retro fashion and styling tips* Vintage hair and makeup lessons* Bettie-inspired fitness routines* DIY pinup accessory how-tosAdvice from "Bettie Babes" like Dita Von Teese, modern-day pinups and entertainers, and everyday women who love Bettie!Filled with both color and black-and-white images, The Little Book of Bettie is a beautifully gifty, celebratory look at the groundbreaking style of one of the greatest icons of pop culture.

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Discover the connections between the moon’s cycles, manifesting your personal goals, and self-care practices, with this stunning deck, guidebook, and wooden card stand gift set from Ezzie Spencer—bestselling author and creator of Lunar Abundance. Harness the lunar cycle as inspiration for your goals, mindfulness, and wellbeing. This deck, designed to be used in both oracle and contemplation style, offers dozens of ways to work with the moon’s eight monthly phases. Turn to the guidebook to explore how each practice can support your intentions and goals. Place the card in the accompanying stand for daily motivation.   Deluxe set: This package includes 40 illustrated cards (3 x 5 inches) in an interior travel case; an 88-page, paperback guidebook (3 x 5 inches); wooden stand; and a full-color illustrated box 40-card deck with beautiful illustrations: Each card focuses on a differen

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When Marilyn Monroe stepped over a subway grating as The Girl in The Seven Year Itch and let a gust of wind catch the skirt of her pleated white dress, an icon was born. Before that, the actress was mainly known for a nude calendar and one-dimensional, albeit memorable, characters on the screen. Though she again played a "dumb blonde" in this film and was making headlines by revealing her enviable anatomy, the star was now every bit in control of her image, and ready for a personal revolution.Emboldened by her winning fight to land the role of The Girl, the making of The Seven Year Itchand the eighteen months that followed was the period of greatest confidence, liberation, and career success that Monroe lived in her tumultuous life. It was a time in which, among other things, she:* Ended her marriage to Joe DiMaggio and later began a relationship with Arthur Miller* Legally changed her name to Marilyn Monroe, divorcing herself from the troubled past of Norma Jeane* Started her own production company;Studied in private lessons with Lee and Paula Strasberg of the Actors Studio and became a part of the acting revolution of the dayThe ripple effects her personal rebellion had on Hollywood, and in trailblazing the way for women that followed, will both surprise and inspire readers to see the Marilyn Monroe in an entirely new light.

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Whether your recipient is a Lorelai or a Rory, this book is the perfect way to let your mom, sister, or friend know how much her friendship means to you. Once you fill in the 47 prompts, this book becomes a personalized gift full of funny, memorable, and endearing expressions of appreciation that your loved one will cherish for years to come. This officially licensed book features full-color photography from the show throughout.Copyright © 2022 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. GILMORE GIRLS and all related characters and elements are © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. TM & © WBEI. (s22)

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Ruby Warrington's 2019 book Sober Curious was an illuminating conversation-starter that asked her readers to consider, 'Would life be better without alcohol?' thus sparking a global wellness trend of 'curiosity' on how to gain one's genuine confidence and happiness without the crutch of alcohol.In The Sober Curious Reset, Ruby goes a step further by inviting her readers into a 100-day process of radically rethinking their drinking. Each 'day' features observations, exercises, and insights, offering a more profound process of self-discovery than common month-long programs like Dry January or Sober September. Ruby's friendly, honest, and totally non-judgmental tone helps readers unmask the deeper 'whys' behind their drinking, understand why 100 days is so transformational, and how to create a truly sustainable shift in habits-- and on to living a life with more presence, focus, and satisfaction.The Sober Curious Reset is not about preaching total abstinence--rather, it's about empowering people to make the right drinking choices for them, whether that means moderation or cutting out alcohol entirely. Ruby's 100 days is all about changing one's relationship to alcohol to lead a life with more clarity, confidence, and connection.

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The Cowl is one of the most iconic symbols of Batman, the world''s greatest Super Hero. This is a high-quality, one-of-a-kind collectible replica for fans of the Dark Knight. Kit includes:* 6-inch tall Batman cowl with illumination feature at the lenses. Operates with two AAA batteries (not included)* Die-cast metal base* Removable display cover* 48-page hardcover book, Shades of Black: The Many Costumes of the Batman, on the Super Hero''s many different looks throughout the years, featuring full-color illustrations

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Magical Places is for armchair-voyagers and pilgrimage-makers alike. This beautiful volume will take readers on a charmed journey around the world, dipping into some of the most storied destinations in the farthest flung corners of the globe. With chapters like Places of Healing, Haunted Places, Magic in Nature, Fairy Tale Locales, The Past in the Present, and Ley Lines -- the arcing lines that traverse the planet, where magical phenomena frequently occur -- wanderlust is sure to be stoked for frequent travelers and the magic curious alike. With an eye towards the mystical, Magical Places will explore well-known sites like Stonehenge and Uluru, as well as lesser-known destinations like The Knucker Hole in England, Angkor Wat in Cambodia, the Fairy Glen on the Isle of Skye, and the pink lakes Retba in Senegal and Hillier in Australia. Many of these sites will be accompanied by sacred rituals, mystical incantations, and more inspired by the energy and history of these magical locations. Featuring beautiful illustrations with a smattering of lush, full-color photography, this book will entice readers who long for adventure and enchantment in the world, who want to visit or at least learn about places where magic is real -- or once was.

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Cinderelliot is stuck at home taking care of his ungrateful stepsister and stepbrother. When Prince Samuel announces a kingdom-wide competition to join the royal staff as his baker, the stepsiblings insist that Cinderelliot bake their entries, leaving no time for he, himself, to compete. Fairy Godfather Ludwig appears and magically helps Cinderelliot bake his best chocolate cake, clean up, and get to the competition via limo. At the bake-off, Prince Samuel falls in love with Cinderelliot's cake, but our hero has to run off as the clock strikes midnight, leaving behind his chef hat. The next day, Prince Samuel searches the kingdom for the owner of the hat and finds that it fits perfectly on Cinderelliot's head. The prince is delighted to find not only his new baker but also the man of his dreams, and Cinderelliot creates a magnificent wedding cake--and the two live scrumptiously ever after.

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Show off your spicy side with Fired Up!, a hot sauce-inspired journal full of offbeat facts, playful illustrations, and clever prompts.Iconic bottles of fiery sauces, from sriracha to Tabasco, add unique flavor to the pages of this charming flexi journal. Fun facts and spot illustrations of 10 beloved varieties of hot sauce are paired alongside lined pages for journaling, recording to-do lists, and jotting down notes.This journal features:Full-color illustrated flexi binding with rounded corners throughout. Lined and blank interior pages, printed on woodfree paper.Full-color illustrations throughout.40 hot sauce facts.

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LOVE AND LOYALTY. As the youngest daughter of the House of Fane, Asa lives every day of her life in honor of both, for herself and her people. But as her kingdom's food and energy crisis peaks, Asa must find more to fuel Fane's survival.Taking the place of her older sister in an arranged marriage with Eagle, the heir to the prosperous House of Westlet, seems like a straightforward solution. Forging an unforeseen bond, however, leads to an unavoidable division of loyalties. One simple truth lies at the heart of the matter, and only Asa can decide which one to tell.Romance, politics, and space adventure intersect in this first book of Tessa Elwood's addictive debut duology.

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No amount of fog can hold San Francisco down San Francisco's colourful activity echoes around its steep hills and sweeps through its valleys. From inspired bread-making at Tartine, to the freshly sprayed street murals of the Mission's Clarion Alley, the always loud and sparkly clubs of the Castro, and SOMA's emerging microbreweries, San Francisco is always packed with flavor and filled with energy. Whether it's pushing the boundaries of public nudity, making strides for gender equality, or baking up food fads, San Francisco is at the forefront of innovation, cradled in the multicultural history of the American west. In this guide you will:-Eat so many burritos in the Mission you'll need an extra seat on the flight home-Hang like a beatnik in North Beach-Drink the most delicious fussy cocktails in SOMA-Leather-bind your tender bits at the Folsom Street Fair-Break some (sourdough) bread at Fisherman's Wharf-and more!

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An experienced hand at lighting the f***ing way forward, Zach Golden has curated and honed a collection of dishes that anyone, even you, can make without screwing them up. From his first book, where he approached a mundane everyday question of what to make for dinner with the endless variety of a Choose-Your-Own-Adventure novel, to two successive titles guiding the aimless masses towards what to drink and what to do with their lives, Zach is the master at telling other people what to do. This next concept marries scaled-down kitchen techniques with satisfying outcomes, with a heavy dose of profanity and deadpan humor. Chicken and Rice Soup, Roasted Vegetable and Bacon Hash, Fennel, Sausage, and Arugula Pasta, and more will deliver on meals-as long as you don't do anything stupid like start a grease fire, cut off a finger, or spill hot pasta water down your pants. Unless, as he says, you're really, really dumb, they're Unfuckupable.

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The Junior Astrologer's Handbook is intended for children who are curious about the stars, signs, and the zodiac, and how this might affect their life or can be used to help guide them in friendships, family relationships, and school. This guide will also invoke mindfulness, self-care, creativity, and a connection with nature. It will be fully illustrated like our The Junior Witch's Handbook and speak to a similar audience of new age/spiritual kids and their families.

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Since 2006, BuzzFeed has combined technology and creativity to make the most shareable content on the internet, as they've grown into an international and pop culture news organization with reach as wide as any legacy media company.One of BuzzFeed's most well-liked and trending features is their fun and relatable pop culture quizzes. Now for the first time ever, Running Press and BuzzFeed bring you 200 of their most popular quizzes -- including fan favorites and brand-new content -- on a variety of topics millennials care about, including TV and movies, love and relationships, music and entertainment, style, travel, food, astrology/personality, friendship, and more. Also included are twenty Would You Rather? sidebars and 100+ photos, all wrapped up with bright, bold graphics and a full-color design.Some of the quizzes include: What does your favorite fruit say about you? Which Frozen character are you? What classic rom-com is your life? What zodiac sign is perfect for you? Some of the Would You Rather? sidebars include: Would you rather be forced to give up bacon or pizza? Would you rather have the ability to fly or read minds? And more!

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Learn about -- and join! -- the EARTH SQUAD: fifty inspirational and extraordinary environmental crusaders working to save our planet.Earth Squad is the book activist kids have been searching for. Featuring vibrantly illustrated profiles and practical tips inspired by eco-warriors across the globe, it's an entertaining and inspiring resource for any reader -- of any age! -- who wants to make a difference in their community and their world.Some members of the Earth Squad might be familiar (Greta Thunberg, Rachel Carson, Al Gore, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Angela Merkel, Xiuhtezcatl Martinez), while others will be new to most readers. Each and every one of them illustrates how one person can change the world, but also how we can accomplish so much more together. Whether you're a kid, a parent, or just a concerned citizen wondering who else is fighting the good fight, EARTH SQUAD is for you.INDIVIDUALS PROFILED:1. Greta Thunberg2. Alexandria Ocasio Cortez3. Trimates (Fossey, Goodall, and Galdikas)4. Winona LaDuke5. Alexandria Villasenor6. Annie Leonard7. Vandana Shiva8. Marina Silva9. Erin Brokovich10. Alice Waters11. Chai Jing12. Hilda Heine13. Angela Merkel14. Vicki Buck15. Opha Pauline Dube16. Sandra Steingraber17. Peggy Shepard18. Eileen Fisher19. Lamya Esemlali20. Vanessa Hauc21. Inka Saara Arttijeff22. Alexandra Korolyova23. Gina McCarthy24. Sarah Toumi25. Christiana Figueres26. Precious Brady-Davis27. Anhoni Hegarty28. Xiuhtezcatl Martinez29. Al Gore30. David Suzuki31. Yvon Chounard32. Bill McKibben33. Charles Moore34. Prince Charles35. Gabriel Orozco36. William McDonough37. Yann Arthus-Bertrand38. Sir David Attenborough39. Wan Gang40. Carlo Petrini41. Ken Yeang42. Dr. James Hansen43. Dr. Phil Landrigan44. Mark Ruffalo45. Will Allen46. Rachel Carson47. Wangaari Mathai48. Eunice Newton Foote49. Margaret Murie50. Pete Seeger

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Whip, pound, grate, and grind your way to culinary catharsis with Steamed, a cheeky cookbook for when you need to get dinner and your feelings on the table.Where can a person express frustration, existential crisis, fleeting sadness, and consuming rage -- perhaps all at the same time -- without drawing attention to themself? Where is taking your feelings out with mallets, knives, grinders, and graters not just allowed but encouraged? The kitchen, of course! And in Steamed acclaimed food writers Rachel Levin and Tara Duggan offer readers 50 funny, feisty, and full-flavored dishes to unleash that sweet culinary catharsis.Tired parents, stressed worker-bees, and newly-minted adults alike will find recipes for those inevitable moments when you're tired and need to let it all out. Recipes like "Pounded Chicken Parmesan," "Ripped Bread Salad," and "Feeling Sad French Onion Soup" are the perfect outlet for dealing with day-to-day indignities, while soothing kitchen projects like "Braided Challah" and "It'll-All-Be-Okay Chicory and Cannellini Beans" provide a moment of calm in a cuckoo world. Playful sidebars, including "Beat It All Out: When You Just Want to Whisk Like a Wild Woman," teach technique and channel all those feelings into something utterly delicious. For anyone looking for stress eating's more constructive cousin, Steamed and catharsis cooking are here to lend a helping hand -- or cleaver.

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This gorgeously illustrated book showcases the winged world of some of the most vibrant and unique birds. Approximately 10,000 different species of birds inhabit our planet, and they exist in all kinds of environments, from deserts to the Antarctic, from the open sea to impenetrable tropical forests, from swamps to mountaintops, to even cities and towns. This book offers young readers examples of the stunning variety of birds that live in our world -- from the largest ostrich at 5-feet tall and 330 pounds, to the smallest hummingbird at 2 inches long and weighing barely an ounce. Divided into chapters denoting geographical areas, Birds of the World features magnificent and detailed illustrations of each bird discussed. At the same time, captions summarize the most important aspects that make up a bird's life, such as environment, food, reproduction, and distinctive behavior. Kids will also learn about the varying colors of plumage, impressive courtship and mating displays, extraordinary flight skills, and more.

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From author Laurie Wolf, the "Martha Stewart of marijuana edibles"(New Yorker), comes a beautifully packaged and informative guide to living a holistic CBD and marijuana lifestyle. The Cannabis Apothecary will teach readers the best ways to buy, prepare, and safely use THC and CBD for maximum benefits to your body, mind, home, and spirit.Featuring recipes for brownies and body balms, mushroom tarts and massage oils, The Cannabis Apothecary offers readers a guide to improving health and wellness by harnessing the natural powers of marijuana. From celebrated cookbook author Laurie Wolf, creator of "the absolute best cannabis brownie recipe of all time" (Leafly), The Cannabis Apothecary charts a path through the history of this amazing plant, from early cultivation to the latest in cutting edge research, showing readers how to maximize the benefits of living an immersive marijuana lifestyle. With stops at a growing farm in Oregon and an "elevated" yoga class in Massachusetts, The Cannabis Apothecary will teach readers:* How cannabis works with the body's endocannabinoid system, and how to prepare and control dosage* How to safely acquire, consume, and store cannabis in order to treat a host of medical issues, ranging from epilepsy and insomnia to nausea and anxiety* The distinct flavor profiles of cannabis strains, and how to pair them with ingredients when cooking and entertaining* How to mix compound THC butters and oils for use in the kitchen or the bedroom* How to extract CBD and THC to make topical lotions that relieve arthritis pain, sore muscles, sprains and strains* How to use homemade CBD bath balms to increase relaxation and promote deeper sleepIncluding information on how to grow your own cannabis, and offering 20 recipes for sweet and savory foods and home-made beauty products, The Cannabis Apothecary is an essential guide to everything marijuana has to offer.

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Scales. Notebooks. Habitats. Microscopes. Zoologists do a lot more than just feed and take care of animals and now young babies and toddlers will be able to learn all about what it means to be a zoologist and what tools they use as part of their job in this exciting and fun book in a new board book series published in conjunction with the Smithsonian Institute.

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Opportunity is what you make it in this up-beat and inspiring YA about food, friendship, and being true to yourself.Peyton Sinclaire wants nothing more than to escape her life as a diner waitress in her small, North Florida town, attend culinary school, and become a professional baker. So when Food TV sends out a call for Top Teen Chef, its newest show that pairs reality TV drama with a fast-paced culinary competition, Peyton knows this is her best chance to make her dreams come true and a chance to prove to herself and the world that where you're born does not determine where you can go. However, Peyton quickly discovers that the network is more interested in ratings and drama than a properly seasoned steak, and that there is more than just the other competitors standing between her and the culinary school scholarship that goes to the winner of the competition.After she is given a stereotyped and scripted "storyline" -- which exploits the poverty and difficulties of her childhood -- she is given two choices: play the role the producers gave her or get a one-way ticket back home. As the competition begins to heat up, Peyton wonders if her culinary skills are enough to keep impressing the judges and if any of the other contestants are playing up their roles, like she is, to keep from being eliminated. Desperate to prove she deserves to win and struggling to find a balance between playing her part and making friends with her fellow contestants, Peyton must decide how far she is willing to go and what she is willing to sacrifice in order to win.

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Leonardo da Vinci was a revolutionary thinker, artist and inventor who has been written about and celebrated for centuries. Lesser known, however, is his revolutionary and empowering portrayal of the modern female, centuries before the first women's liberation movements.Before da Vinci, portraits of women in Italy were still, impersonal and mostly shown in profile. Leonardo pushed the boundaries of female depiction having several of his female subjects, including his Mona Lisa, gaze at the viewer, giving them an authority which was withheld from women at the time.Art historian and journalist Kia Vahland recounts Leonardo's entire life from April 15, 1452, as a child born out of wedlock in Vinci up through his death on May 2, 1519, in the French castle of von Cloux. Included throughout are 80 sketches and paintings showcasing Leonardo's approach to the female form (including anatomical sketches of birth) and other artwork as well as examples from other artists from the 15th and 16th centuries. Vahland explains how artists like Raphael, Giorgione, Giovanni Bellini and the young Titian were influenced by da Vinci's women while Michelangelo, da Vinci's main rival, created masculine images of woman that counters Leonardo's depictions.

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Deck the halls with boughs of holly and share the joy of Christmas with your entire family in this beautiful rendition of a classic Christmas carol. Possibly part of a new series of board books for young ones to sing along with each holiday season, this book will be full of bursts of color and sweet, furry creatures that help herald in the holiday season.

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Vikings, those ancient Norse seafarers, have inspired plenty of pop culture phenomena, from the A&E hit show Vikings to Thor Ragnarok to the ever-expanding world of Viking larp. Known for being skilled craftspeople, accomplished merchants, hardworking farmers, and masters of the sea, the Vikings were a complex and captivating people.The Viking Hondb?k is an engaging, compelling guide -- with a sense of humor -- exploring who the Vikings were and how they lived, from ancient Norse daily life to battles and adventuring. Readers will learn how Vikings ate, dressed, and fought, and even how they weaved the perfect beard braid and built warships and weapons. Interspersed throughout the book are revealing historical anecdotes about Viking conquests, daily life, and relationships, with sections covering personal style, family structure and household, tools and metalwork, sailing and raiding, fishing and hunting, family and neighbors, swordmaking and boatbuilding, famous warriors, myths and afterlife, and more. A two-color design and fifty black-and-white line drawings will bring the style and details of the Vikings world to life.

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Snowflakes aren't the only things that dance at Christmastime. So do nutcrackers, little girls, mouse-kings, and toys! Now available in board book format, this beautiful adaptation of the classic story we love so much will reach a new generation of readers.

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For armchair travellers, film buffs, tourists and city dwellers alike, Turner Classic Movies takes you on a one-of-a-kind tour of the cinematic sites of New York City.Highlighting the great films set in the Big Apple since the dawn of cinema to the present, Cinematic Cities: New York City is both a trove of information including behind-the-scenes stories and trivia, and a practical guide full of tips on where to go, eat, drink, shop, and sleep to follow along the path of your favourite films set in NYC. Organised by neighbourhood and featuring photographs and illustrated maps throughout, this is a love letter to the city and a one-of-a-kind history of the movies.Featured films and locations include The Godfather, The Seven Year Itch, King Kong, North by Northwest, On the Town, West Side Story, When Harry Met Sally, the films of Woody Allen and scores of others.

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It was like a game of tag, with one small act of kindness spreading throughout a small community of kids and teachers alike. Award-winning children's book author Stacy McAnulty packs a powerful punch with minimal text, providing a sweet message about all the small ways one can be kind. Illustrator Wendy Leach creates a diverse cast of characters while using color as a visual cue to how kindness is able to spread, even in a small community like a school. Overall, A Small Kindness is sure to speak to this new generation of children and their parents.

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There's not enough of us who are truly enjoying our work. Too many are working long hours at jobs they can't stand. Many are suffering from non-stop stress or lack of resources or miserable behaviour from colleagues or clients. Or maybe work is just fine for you, but you just wish there was a little less of it. Does anyone really enjoy answering emails and texts at all hours? It doesn't have to be this way. Buddha knew this, without ever setting foot in an office. Though he never held a job -- Buddha knew that helping ordinary people work right was essential to helping them find their own path to awakening. Buddha's Office will help you do just that -- find a way of working that is "right" in every sense of the word: right for you, right for your health, right for your sanity, and right for the world. You don't have to become Buddhist either. Buddha never used that word, and might not be thrilled with the way people use it today. He believed in paying attention, taking care of ourselves, and waking up. Like anything worth doing, there are no shortcuts, but this book will show you how Buddha's simple instructions apply to our everyday lives in the office or on the job. Before long, you'll find yourself waking up while working well.

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Send atomic greetings with one of the 10 elemental notecards included in this unique set. Based on Theodore Gray's bestselling book The Elements, this unique set of notecards features 5 different designs that spell out messages-like "Hi!" and "Hugs + Kisses" using the elements of the periodic table. The same message is also printed on the inside of the card. Five cards (2 of each) also include "Miss You", "Thank You" and an full image of Gray's complete photographic periodic table with the message inside, "I think of you, periodically."This set includes:10 full-color, matte-finish notecards.10 full-color envelopes, printed on wood free paperClear plexi box.

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Do you know what makes your partner tick? What makes them laugh uncontrollably? What their secret likes and dislikes are? The things that make them the happiest -- or the most scared? This fill-in journal--designed for two--features a mix of irreverent and serious questions that promote open communication and bonding, all with the fun of getting to know your partner better (even if you think you know everything about them already!) A little bit The Book of Questions, with a modern nod to the classic Newlywed Game, the book will be designed so that couples can answer the same questions, then share and compare. The perfect gift for newlyweds or longtime couples on their anniversary, Read Your Partner Like a Book is a fun, cheeky guide to your partner's mind--and could be the way to mutual happiness and understanding!

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A complete introduction to modern magic and witchcraft with spells and incantations for love, happiness, and success.The Practical Witch's Spell Book is an enchanting handbook for anyone with a penchant for the magical and who wants to add joy to their daily life. To practice witchcraft is to be purposeful whether it's to help heal, bring about prosperity, imbue your home with positivity, or even to fall in love. To be a practical witch is to tap into an inner place of intention, energy, and magic to bring about positive change in your life and those of your loved ones. With life's increasingly frenetic pace, a magical approach to living is more important now than ever.In this must-have guide for spell-casters of all levels you will find hundreds of spells, blessings, and incantations for love and romance, contentment and happiness, success and prosperity, health and healing, work and vocation, and money and wealth, all to enrich your mind and spirit, and to improve your life and the world around you. Also included are ritual resources, magical correspondences, lucky colors and numbers, moon spells, and all the essential tools you need for making magic.

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Compiled from the notes of four zombie gnome experts (among them a Van Helsing-like zombie gnome hunter and a gardening columnist), this guide includes a detailed study of zombie gnome habits, hiding places, and offensive tactics, as well as an intimate history of the zombie gnome rise and eventual war with humanity. Empty-eyed, shambling, and hungry for human ankles, the zombie gnome population is on the rise, infesting the backyards of suburbia and attacking innocent lawn ornaments everywhere. While chances of human survival are minimal, readers can arm themselves with The Zombie Gnome Defense Guide to combat their tiny, undead enemies.Offering strategies for defense against a zombie gnome invasion, the book provides an extensive list of essential weapons and DIY home-fortification tips. Rare illustrations of zombie gnomes in their natural habitat and a priceless collection of never-before-seen photos (housed in an envelope in the back of the book) make this the go-to guide for survivalists in a zombie gnome-infested world.

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Share the joy of the holiday season with the classic Christmas carol, "The Twelve Days of Christmas." Readers will sing along with adorable woodland animals as they recount all the extravagant gifts they've received each day from their true loves.Featuring fun, retro-inspired illustrations on thick, sturdy pages, The 12 Days of Christmas is a must-have to complete any Christmas celebration year after year!

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From the creators of the hit podcast comes an interactive self-help guide for creative entrepreneurs, where they share their best tools and tactics on "being boss" in both business and life. Kathleen Shannon and Emily Thompson are self-proclaimed "business besties" and hosts of the top-ranked podcast Being Boss, where they talk shop and share their combined expertise with other creative entrepreneurs. Now they take the best of their from-the-trenches advice, and give you targeted, actionable guidance on:* Cultivating the Boss Mindset: weed out the distractions and get focused on what you want* Mastering Boss habits and routines: including a "magical" way of mapping out your goals for amazing results* How to stop freaking out about money and sell yourself (without shame)* Living the Boss Life (it's not all about work!)Being Boss gives you both hard-hitting business advice along with inspiring lessons on self-care and finding balance. With worksheets, checklists, and other real tools for achieving success, here's a guide that will truly help you "be boss" not only at growing your business, but in every aspect of your life.

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This stunning children’s book from the photographer behind the Instagram sensation Brown Girls Do Ballet, combines irresistible photos of young ballerinas of color with inspirational text that empowers all children to express their true selves through movement and music. When TaKiyah Wallace-McMillian went to enroll her three-year-old daughter into her first ballet class, she immediately noticed the lack of diversity of backgrounds and abilities among the students pictured on the school's website. In response, TaKiyah, a photographer, began taking pictures of young dancers of color and launched an Instagram called Brown Girls Do Ballet. The Instagram was an instant sensation, drawing a community of dancers of all ages. A nonprofit organization, that provides resources, mentoring, and inspiration worldwide followed soon after. Takiyah’s first children’s book is full of gorgeous photographs of irresistible young BIPOC balle

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Join award-winning astronomy writer Govert Schilling on a journey through space and time to the most far-reaching corners of the universe in this stunning photographic voyage into deep space.This one-of-a-kind trip begins inside our own solar system with a brief tour of the sun, the planets and their moons, asteroids, comets, and dwarf planets. We then accelerate into deep space and, with Schilling as our guide, we explore the birth of stars in the Orion and Carina Nebulae; the death of stars, from red giants to catastrophic supernova explosions; and galaxies and galaxy clusters beyond our own including spiral galaxies, elliptical galaxies, and lenticular galaxies. We learn about supermassive black holes, which astronomers now believe exist at the center of every galaxy including our own, and exoplanets, billions of which are believed to be orbiting stars in the Milky Way and beyond. The book concludes at the edge of the cosmological horizon with a look at dark matter

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Carry on with the Winchester Brothers and find inspiration in this officially licensed Supernatural oracle deck and guidebook. Gorgeously Illustrated: Each of the 40 cards in this oracle deck is vibrantly illustrated with original artwork featuring beloved characters and iconic objects from the hit television series Deluxe Set: This set includes 40 full-color illustrated cards (3 x 5 inches); an 88-page, full-color illustrated paperback book (3 x 5 inches); and a keepsake magnetic-closure box Fully Illustrated Oracle Guidebook: This set includes a full-color illustrated companion book to the card deck, providing the backstory of each of the oracles, who provide a dose of inspiration in steering your life decisions. Perfect gift for Supernatural fans: Every member of the Supernatural Family will love this unique deck Officially Licensed: An authentic Supe

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