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From the Preface: The fact that so much of modern art has devoted itself to the exploration and assertion of its own identity is reflected in, but does not explain, the increasing amount of writing and talking on the part of contemporary artists. Rather, the whole history of the changing role of art...

Life, Love, and the Pursuit of Style is an all-new, origi­nal collection of clever, charming, and often hilarious musings from American fashion’s biggest designers. The book culls the best pieces of advice and insight from a survey conducted by the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA)...

In 1957, a decade before Roland Barthes announced the death of the author, François Truffaut called for a new era in which films would “resemble the person who made” them and be “even more personal” than an autobiographical novel. More than five decades on, it seems that Barthes has won the...

Slave Portraiture in the Atlantic World is the first book to focus on the individualized portrayal of enslaved people from the time of Europe's full engagement with plantation slavery in the late sixteenth century to its final official abolition in Brazil in 1888. While this period saw the emergence...

Anthem Quality is a book about the lyrics of national anthems. In this theoretical survey, Christopher Kelen deals with the general meaning of an inter-national social phenomenon – the words we sing together with our compatriots when we assert ourselves to be national subjects. Like all social phenomena,...

Little fixes for life's BIG faux pas Figuring out which salad fork to use is a relative no-brainer, but what's the protocol for using a lockless bathroom or getting caught regifting? Saving Face daringly examines dozens of our worst-case social scenarios. Using helpful illustrations...

Providing scientifically accurate, detailed, and accessible information to students and general readers, this book presents the history of vaccination; describes the administration, manufacturing, and regulation of vaccines in the United States; and explains the most recent scientific findings about...

Every occasion calls out for something extra, whether it's flowers you set on the table, foods to honor a special gathering, or the selection of music. For both hostess and guest, consideration of those around you is among the most important qualities for any enjoyable occasion. A smile and sense...

Mel Bay’s latest series, Guitar Journals, is the ultimate reference guide of studies and solos in several different genres. Finally, there is a volume focused directly to “Rock Guitar”, which includes a wealth of exercises and tunes ideal for everyday use - perfect for the student to the professional...

For as long as mankind has cast their eyes to the stars, knowing that other worlds exist in the vast sea of our universe, we have wondered... are there space-hotties up there, and how can we bang them? Unfortunately science has not yet answered that first question to our complete satisfaction,...

Este libro te invita a imitar, tomar y aplicar las herramientas que usan a diario las mujeres más lindas de la Argentina para encontrar tu mejor versión. ¿Alguna vez soñaste con tener al alcance de la mano todos los tips que las actrices y modelos aplican para verse bien? Hoy en día cualquier...

¿Te encantó en la pasarela? ¿Lo viste en una revista? ¡Encuentra la moda que te encanta y hazla tú misma! Espía de la moda tiene todo lo que necesitas para los estilos más personalizados sin sacrificar tu presupuesto. Con algunos materiales fáciles de conseguir y un abanico...

The story of how Europe was converted to Christianity from 300AD until the barbarian Lithuanians finally capitulated at the astonishingly late date of 1386. It is an epic tale from one of the most gifted historians of today. This remarkable book examines the conversion of Europe to the Christian faith...

The series will highlight the fact that prairie dogs are similar to people in many ways and will use funny pictures, with playful captions and humorous parody to broaden the conversation and reach a more general and varied audience. The books will also include the “serious” message that prairie dogs...