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Erin McHugh's last two books, Like My Mother Always Said ...and Like My Father Always Said ..., which pulled together a rainbow of the savvy, humorous and questionable wisdom from parents, have been solid successes. Her next volume leaves home and heads for the classroom to celebrate what we gleaned from perhaps the most obvious candidates for learning: our teachers. The same quotation crowdsourcing McHugh has used so well before is at work again in Like My Teacher Always Said ...The book includes both full-page tales and short quips and is divided into chapters such as "Scare Tactics," "Advice That Stuck," and "Crazy Town."< The material is exceptionally rich and comes from a diverse roster of characters--from grade school instructors and piano teachers to Catholic school nuns, guidance counsellors, coaches and mentors. This book is a perfect way to inspire memories of student days and an ideal gift for teachers to show your appreciation for the influence they've had on your life.

Artists Richard Avedon (1923-2004) and Andy Warhol (1928-1987) came to prominence in a time of profound change around the world. Amid that political and social upheaval, both men became renowned for their work, elucidating themes of portraiture, celebrity, gender, politics and religion. Avedon brought the personality of the sitter to the forefront, revealing his subjects' inner selves. Warhol created portraits and images that were emotionally opaque, glamorous and impersonal. Avedon and Warhol knew one another, and each had an abiding belief in the power of the image to seduce, amuse and shock . They created original visions of the world around them, becoming two of the most influential artists of the 20th century.

Award winning authors Jim Ottaviani and Leland Purvis present a historically accurate graphic novel biography of English mathematician and scientist Alan Turing in The Imitation Game. English mathematician and scientist Alan Turing (1912-1954) is credited with many of the foundational principles of contemporary computer science. The Imitation Game presents a historically accurate graphic novel biography of Turing's life, including his groundbreaking work on the fundamentals of cryptography and artificial intelligence. His code breaking efforts led to the cracking of the German Enigma during World War II, work that saved countless lives and accelerated the Allied defeat of the Nazis. While Turing's achievements remain relevant decades after his death, the story of his life in post-war Europe continues to fascinate audiences today. Award-winning duo Jim Ottaviani (the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Feynman and Primates) and artist Leland Purvis (an Eisner and Ignatz Award nominee and occasional reviewer for the Comics Journal) present a factually detailed account of Turing's life and groundbreaking research-as an unconventional genius who was arrested, tried, convicted and punished for his openly gay lifestyle, and whose innovative work still fuels the computing and communication systems that define our modern world. Computer science buffs, comics fans and history aficionados will be captivated by this riveting and tragic story of one of the 20th century's most unsung heroes.

Since starting ballet classes at the Paris Opera, Meg has explored every nook and cranny of the majestic, mysterious building, places where she is allowed to go ...and places where she isn't! In one of these forbidden passages, she meets the Phantom of the Opera, a mysterious figure who is sobbing his heart out. He is in love with Christine, an opera singer--but she is about to marry her fiance, Raoul! One evening, Christine mysteriously disappears. Meg is hot on the trail. Revisiting the famous novel by Gaston Leroux, this faithful adaptation retells the story for a young audience in beautiful illustrations, and includes a 30-minute CD on which the story is read aloud, accompanied by original music.

Written by popular food blogger Erin Gleeson, Forest Feast for Kids serves up quick, easy, and fun vegetarian recipes that kids will love to make. In addition to its recipes--which span meals, party food, snacks, and beverages--the book includes instructions on how to set a table, ideas for fun and crafty table decorations, guides on how to use utensils safely and a glossary of culinary terms. Vibrant photographs of the dishes, as well as of children making them, complemented by Erin's own fanciful watercolour illustrations and hand-lettering, showcase the rustic simplicity of the fare.

Simple and elegant, these jaunty cards lend a certain je ne sais quoi to your correspondence. Each box contains 12 foil-stamped cards (6 each of 2 designs) and 13 coordinated envelopes. One of the card designs says "Bonjour!" and the other card design says "Hello!"

In the same format and at the same price point as Adventure Time: A Totally Math Poster Collection, this sturdy paperback houses 20 removable, frameable prints of the very best artwork from across the entire George Lucas-curated Star Wars Art series. The 15 selections from Visions, Comics, Illustration, Concept, and Posters are joined by 5 newly commissioned artworks created specifically for this book. These high-quality, large-format, crease-free prints will be sure to transport Star Wars fans of all ages to a galaxy far, far away...

Step inside the Lucasfilm art departments for the creation of fantastical worlds, unforgettable characters, and unimaginable creatures. The Art of Star Wars: The Force Awakens will take you there, from the earliest gathering of artists and production designers at Lucasfilm headquarters in San Francisco to the fever pitch of production at Pinewood Studios to the conclusion of post-production at Industrial Light & Magic—all with unprecedented access. Exclusive interviews with the entire creative team impart fascinating insights in bringing director J.J. Abrams’s vision to life; unused “blue sky” concept art offers glimpses into roads not traveled. Bursting with hundreds of stunning works of art, including production paintings, concept sketches, storyboards, blueprints, and matte paintings, this visual feast will delight Star Wars fans and cineastes for decades to come. The Art of Star Wars: The Force Awakens is the definitive expression of how the latest chapter in the Star Wars saga was dreamed into being.

Fine art photographer Leila Jeffreys captures the beauty and diversity of some of our most colourful and elegant feathered friends. From the birds of her native Australia to North America, Jeffreys seems to see into the very souls of these model-like creatures with her stunning and evocative portraits.Jeffreys works with animal rescue and conservation groups to find subjects to photograph. Her love and compassion for her subjects is evident throughout, and she captures their personalities in her delightful portraits: Commander Skyring the Gang-Gang Cockatoo, Dexter the White-Bellied Sea Eagle, Mrs. Plume the Budgerigar and friends, are as delightfully whimsical as they are beautiful.

Few male stars in any medium have had an impact on our visual culture like Frank Sinatra, whose centennial falls on December 12, 2015. Of his generation, only John F. Kennedy comes to mind. Like many of the greatest singers, he possessed an aura of sexuality, vulnerability, intensity and charm, and all of these qualities came through in photographs. Beyond that, he had a style of manhood that defined an ideal in the first two decades after World War II: cocky, violent, soulful, urbane and irresistible to women.Sinatra: The Classic Photographs focuses mainly on his heyday, from the late 1940s to the early 1970s and includes both well-known and rare shots of Sinatra recording, in concert and making films. These were the years of the Rat Pack and Las Vegas, socialising with Jack Kennedy and Marilyn Monroe, making music with Count Basie and Quincy Jones--when he towered over the American entertainment landscape. Featured is the best work by a group of photographers who helped shape the public image of Sinatra. Among them are Bob Willoughby, who pioneered a special brand of motion picture unit photography in Hollywood; Sid Avery, known for capturing private moments of Hollywood royalty; Ted Allan, who was Sinatra's personal photographer for many years; and Ed Thrasher, art director and photographer at Sinatra's very own Reprise label. The work of these men forms the nucleus of the material gathered in this book, with an introduction by Barbara Sinatra, and commentary on Sinatra by a wide selection of people who knew him.

Coloring is calming especially when you have all of the supplies at your fingertips! This highly giftable kit contains a 96-page adult coloring book, eight soft-leaded vibrant colored pencils, and a sharpener. Fill in the meditative designs with peaceful shades of green and let the stress of daily life fade away!Kit includes 8 pencils (12 colors, including metallic and neon) and a pencil sharpenerTop-bound coloring pad is perfect for the right- and left-handedDetachable sheets make it easy to display your finished work or share pages at coloring parties94 images are printed double-sided on high-quality paperCompact size is great for travel, and a smaller page is less time-consuming to completePad has a thick backer board so that you can color with the book on your lapThe"Vive Le Color!"

Coloring is calming especially when you have all of the supplies at your fingertips! This highly giftable kit contains a 96-page adult coloring book, eight soft-leaded vibrant colored pencils, and a sharpener. Fill in the meditative designs with vibrant shades of yellow and orange and let the stress of daily life fade away!Kit includes 8 pencils (12 colors, including metallic and neon) and a pencil sharpenerTop-bound coloring pad is perfect for the right- and left-handedDetachable sheets make it easy to display your finished work or share pages at coloring parties94 images are printed double-sided on high-quality paperCompact size is great for travel, and a smaller page is less time-consuming to completePad has a thick backer board so that you can color with the book on your lapThe"Vive Le Color!"

The pages of Harper's Bazaar have been a stage for fashion's biggest supermodels for generations and remain so today. Harper's Bazaar: The Models features all of them--from Suzy Parker, Dovima and Lisa Fonssagrives to Linda Evagelista, Naomi Campbell, Christy Turlington and Kate Moss. Author Derek Blasberg has selected stunning photographs by the best fashion photographers and also shares the stories behind the images, from interviews with models and photographers done especially for this book.With more than 275 photographs from the last 70 years, and essays that reveal the lives of the models both on-set and off, this gorgeously packaged book is the inside look at the models of Harper's Bazaar.

The Rap Year Book takes readers on a journey that begins in 1979, widely regarded as the moment rap as a genre became recognised as part of music's landscape and comes right up to the present. Shea Serrano deftly pays homage to the most important song of each year. Serrano also examines the most important moments that surround the history and culture of rap music-from artists' backgrounds, to issues of race and safety, to the rise of hip-hop and the struggles among its major players-both personal and professional. Covering East Coast and West Coast, famous rapper feuds, chart toppers and show stoppers, The Rap Year Book takes an in-depth look at the last thirty-five years of the most influential genre of music to come out of the last generation. Complete with quizzes, infographics, lyric maps, hilarious and informative footnotes, portraits of the artists, and the occasional rebuttal essay by other prominent music writers, The Rap Year Book is both a narrative and illustrated guide to some of the most iconic and influential songs ever created under the umbrella of rap music. Serrano cites a variety of sources to form his arguments including biographies, magazines and documentaries, as well as his own experiences growing up at a time when hip-hop was becoming a prevalent force in the music industry. With its all-encompassing look at the ups and downs of rap music, and the landmark songs that are its tent-poles, this book will be perfect for anyone who is a fan of the genre.

In Fashion Tribes, award-winning photographer Daniele Tamagni has tracked down and recorded some of the most surprising and colorful international fashion subcultures. Through documentary shots and staged portraiture, he's captured heavy metal rockers in Botswana, hipsters in Johannesburg, dandies in the Congo, female wrestlers in Bolivia, "bling bling" youth in Cuba, and Punks in Burma. Often marginalised on the fringes of their own societies or just down on their heels, these people fight back and express their creativity and joy through personal style. With essays by leading experts in fashion, photography, anthropology, and sociology, Fashion Tribes offers a broad view of world dress and shows the power that clothing can hold.

Artists Living with Art is full of fascinating and often surprising revelations about the artworks a select group of the world's most influential contemporary artists choose to collect and display in the intimacy of their own homes. (Just as Andy Warhol famously collected cookie jars, so do these 25 artists, all living in New York, collect art and in some cases, mundane objects they cherish as art.) The works they display reflect remarkably diverse, eclectic and often unexpected tastes. Many of these homes, some of which also function as studios, have never been seen and offer unique insight into each artists' personal life, creative process, and artistic practices, as well as what inspires them and who their friends are (many swap art with one another).Readers will learn about the pieces most treasured by each artist, as well as their favourite period in art (a surprising number have a preference for pre-twentieth-century art). Authors Stacey Goergen and Amanda Benchley gained unprecedented access into each home for the photography and interviews, and highly acclaimed photographer Oberto Gili was commissioned to shoot the these homes especially for the book. Intimacies from such artists as Cindy Sherman, Brice Marden, Eric Fishl, Michelle Oka Doner and Will Cotton are shared through the engaging, accessible text and gorgeous photography Featured Artists: Cindy Sherman Brice Marden Will Cotton Jeff Koons John Currin & Rachel Feinstein Eric Fischl & April Gornick Chuck Close Joel Shapiro & Ellen Phalen Leo Villareal Marilyn Minter Michelle Oka Donar Mickalene Thomas Andres Serrano Pat Steir Rashid Johnson Tauba Auerbach Timothy Greenfield-Sanders Ursula von Rydingsvard Mary Heilmann Ugo Rondinone Julian Lethbridge Joan Jonas EV Day