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Twilight and History
by Nancy R. Reagin
A collection of essays exploring the historical context and cultural significance of the Twilight series.
The first look at the history behind Stephenie Meyer's bestselling, Twilight, series, timed to release with the third movie,, Eclipse, . The characters of the Twilight Saga carry a rich history that ... (Goodreads)
The Girl Who Was on Fire: Your Favorite Authors on Suzanne Collins' Hunger Games Trilogy
by Leah Wilson
A collection of essays by popular authors analyzing the themes and characters of the Hunger Games trilogy.
Katniss Everdeen's adventures may have come to an end, but her story continues to blaze in the hearts of millions worldwide. In The Girl Who Was on Fire , thirteen YA authors take you back to Panem ... (Goodreads)
Catching the Big Fish: Meditation, Consciousness, and Creativity
by David Lynch
Exploration of the creative process through meditation and mindfulness.
Where do ideas come from? In Catching the Big Fish , internationally acclaimed filmmaker David Lynch provides a rare window into his methods as an artist, his personal working style, and the immense ... (Goodreads)
Lunch in Paris: A Love Story, with Recipes
by Elizabeth Bard
A memoir of a young American woman who falls in love with a Frenchman and discovers the joys of French cuisine and culture.
In Paris for a weekend visit, Elizabeth Bard sat down to lunch with a handsome Frenchman — and never went home again. , Was it love at first sight? Or was it the way her knife slid effortlessly ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Andy Cohen Diaries: A Deep Look at a Shallow Year
by Andy Cohen
A year in the life of a TV executive, filled with celebrity encounters, personal reflections, and humorous anecdotes.
A year in the whirlwind life of the beloved pop icon Andy Cohen, in his own cheeky, candid, and irreverent words, As a TV Producer and host of the smash late night show, Watch What Happens Live, Andy ... (Barnes & Noble)
This Will Only Hurt a Little
by Busy Philipps
Memoir of actress Busy Philipps, detailing her personal struggles and triumphs in Hollywood and beyond.
A hilarious, heartfelt, and refreshingly honest memoir and, New York Times, bestseller by the beloved comedic actress known for her roles on, Freaks and Geeks,, Dawson’s Creek, and, Cougar Town, who ... (Barnes & Noble)
Obama: An Intimate Portrait: The Historic Presidency in Photographs
by Pete Souza
A photographic tribute to the 8-year presidency of Barack Obama.
This is the definitive visual biography of Barack Obama's presidency, captured in intimate, unprecedented detail by his official White House photographer. Pete Souza began photographing President ... (Goodreads)
sTORI Telling
by Tori Spelling
Memoir of Tori Spelling's life growing up in Hollywood, her rise to fame, and personal struggles.
This title sees Tori set the record straight on her personal life and lets readers experience the truly unique life she's led - with its undeniable childhood privileges, tabloid misperceptions, ... (Goodreads)
The Lost Painting
by Jonathan Harr
The search for a lost masterpiece by Caravaggio, and the fascinating history behind its disappearance and rediscovery.
An Italian village on a hilltop near the Adriatic coast, a decaying palazzo facing the sea, and in the basement, cobwebbed and dusty, lit by a single bulb, an archive unknown to scholars. Here, a ... (Goodreads)
Dali
by Robert Descharnes
A comprehensive biography of the surrealist artist Salvador Dali, exploring his life, art, and eccentricities.
This publication presents in 2 volumes in a box the entire painted oeuvre of Salvadore Dali (1904-1989). After many years of research, Robert Descharnes and Gilles Neret finally located all the ... (Goodreads)
Henry and June: From "A Journal of Love": The Unexpurgated Diary of Anaïs Nin, 1931-1932
by Anaïs Nin
A passionate and scandalous love affair between Anaïs Nin, Henry Miller, and his wife June. A raw and intimate portrayal of their bohemian lifestyle in 1930s Paris.
At the end of 1931, Nin finds herself dissatisfied with being a timid, faithful wife to her banker husband, Hugh Parker Guiler . Nin and her husband contemplate the possibility of opening their ... (Wikipedia)
The Philosophy of Andy Warhol
by Andy Warhol
An exploration of the life, works, and philosophy of the iconic Pop-Art figure.
A loosely formed autobiography by Andy Warhol, told with his trademark blend of irony and detachment In The Philosophy of Andy Warhol —which, with the subtitle "(From A to B and Back Again)," is less ... (Goodreads)
New Moon: The Complete Illustrated Movie Companion
by Mark Cotta Vaz
A behind-the-scenes look at the making of the movie "New Moon," including interviews, photos, and concept art.
Explore the making of the film New Moon in this ultimate visual companion, lavishly illustrated with full-color photos of the cast, locations, and sets. This beautiful paperback edition celebrates ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Letters of Vincent van Gogh
by Vincent van Gogh
Collection of letters written by Vincent van Gogh, revealing his artistic struggles, personal life, and mental health battles.
A new selection of post-impressionist painter Vincent Van Gough's letters, The Letters of Vincent van Gogh put a human face on one of the most haunting figures in modern Western culture. In this ... (Goodreads)
Beyond Belief: My Secret Life Inside Scientology and My Harrowing Escape
by Jenna Miscavige Hill
True story of a woman's escape from the oppressive and dangerous world of Scientology.
Jenna Miscavige was raised to obey. As niece of the Church of Scientology's leader David Miscavige, she grew up at the center of this controversial organization. At 21, she made a break, risking ... (Goodreads)
Why Men Love Bitches
by Sherry Argov
Guide to understanding male behavior and building healthy relationships.
From Doormat to Dreamgirl—A Woman's Guide to Holding Her Own in a Relationship Do you feel like you are too nice? Sherry Argov's Why Men Love Bitches delivers a unique perspective as to why men are ... (Goodreads)
A Field Guide to Getting Lost
by Rebecca Solnit
Exploring being lost in the world, embracing the uncertainty of life, and finding new ways of being.
Whether she is contemplating the history of walking as a cultural and political experience over the past two hundred years ( Wanderlust ), or using the life of photographer Eadweard Muybridge as a ... (Goodreads)
Stitches
by David Small
A graphic memoir of a boy's struggle with illness, family secrets, and his own voice.
One day David Small awoke from a supposedly harmless operation to discover that he had been transformed into a virtual mute. A vocal cord removed, his throat slashed and stitched together like a ... (Goodreads)
The Creative Habit: Learn It and Use It for Life
by Twyla Tharp
A guide to developing and sustaining creativity, using tools and rituals for success.
Creativity is not a gift from the gods, says Twyla Tharp, bestowed by some divine and mystical spark. It is the product of preparation and effort, and it's within reach of everyone who wants to ... (Goodreads)
Zen in the Art of Writing
by Ray Bradbury
A passionate collection of essays on creativity, forging a path to artistic enlightenment.
"Every morning I jump out of bed and step on a land mine. The land mine is me. After the explosion, I spend the rest of the day putting the pieces back together. Now, it's your turn. Jump!" Zest. ... (Goodreads)
Simulacra and Simulation
by Jean Baudrillard
Analysis of the effects of technology on our lives, exploring the concept of hyperreality.
The publication of Simulacra et Simulation in 1981 marked Jean Baudrillard's first important step toward theorizing the postmodern. Moving away from the Marxist/Freudian approaches that had concerned ... (Goodreads)
The Birth of Tragedy
by Friedrich Nietzsche
A philosophical exploration of the nature of tragedy, and its role in the development of culture & civilization.
A compelling argument for the necessity for art in life, Nietzsche's first book is fuelled by his enthusiasms for Greek tragedy, for the philosophy of Schopenhauer and for the music of Wagner, to ... (Goodreads)
He's Just Not That Into You: The No-Excuses Truth to Understanding Guys
by Greg Behrendt
Understanding the complexities of men's behavior and motivations in romantic relationships.
Everyone can use a daily wake-up call. Now in bite-size mantras, the abridged empathetic wit and wisdom of the number one New York Times bestseller He's Just Not That Into You will recharge and ... (Goodreads)
Catching Fire: Official Illustrated Movie Companion
by Kate Egan
A behind-the-scenes look at the making of the movie "Catching Fire," featuring interviews, photos, and concept art.
Catching Fire, the New York Times bestseller by Suzanne Collins, is now a major motion picture – and this is your guide to all of the movie's excitement, both in front of the camera and behind it. Go ... (Goodreads)
The Game: Penetrating the Secret Society of Pickup Artists
by Neil Strauss
Journey of a journalist exploring the world of "pickup artists" and the seduction techniques they use.
Hidden somewhere, in nearly every major city in the world, is an underground seduction lair. And in these lairs, men trade the most devastatingly effective techniques ever invented to charm women. ... (Goodreads)
A Woman in Berlin: Eight Weeks in the Conquered City: A Diary
by Marta Hillers
An account of the struggles of a German woman during the occupation of Berlin, as she attempts to survive.
A, New York Times Book Review, Editors' Choice For eight weeks in 1945, as Berlin fell to the Russian army, a young woman kept a daily record of life in her apartment building and among its ... (Goodreads)
Twilight Director's Notebook: The Story of How We Made the Movie Based on the Novel by Stephenie Meyer
by Catherine Hardwicke
Behind-the-scenes look at the making of the movie adaptation of "Twilight". Includes sketches, photos, and personal notes from the director.
A personal, behind-the-scenes look at the making of the blockbuster film Twilight from groundbreaking director Catherine Hardwicke! This intimate full-color "notebook," designed to replicate the one ... (Goodreads)
Better Homes and Gardens New Cook Book
by Better Homes and Gardens
A comprehensive collection of recipes and cooking techniques for the home cook.
Features: Over 900 new recipes – 1,200 in all-reflect current eating habits and lifestyles; 500 new photographs -- over 700 in all-including 60 percent more of finished food than the last edition; ... (Goodreads)
Steal Like an Artist: 10 Things Nobody Told You About Being Creative
by Austin Kleon
A guide to unlocking creativity by embracing influence, stealing ideas, and making something new.
You don’t need to be a genius, you just need to be yourself. That’s the message from Austin Kleon, a young writer and artist who knows that creativity is everywhere, creativity is for everyone. A ... (Goodreads)
Einstein: His Life and Universe
by Walter Isaacson
A comprehensive biography of Albert Einstein, exploring his personal life, scientific achievements, and impact on the world.
Einstein was a rebel and nonconformist from boyhood days, and these character traits drove both his life and his science. In this narrative, Walter Isaacson explains how his mind worked and the ... (Goodreads)
