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"In American mirror, biographer and art critic Deborah Solomon draws on unpublished papers to explore the relationship between Rockwell's anguished creativity and his genius for reflecting American innocence ... [The author] explains why Norman Rockwell deserves to be remembered as a master of the first rank"--Cover.
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2015
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English
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"The first biography of one of the most important poets in the second half of the twentieth century, whose life story is unparalleled in its narrative interest. The story of James Merrill (1926-1995) is that of a young man escaping, but inevitably reproducing, the energies and obsessions of glamorous, powerful parents (his father founded Merrill Lynch); of a gay man inventing his identity against a shifting social and sexual backdrop; and of a brilliantly...
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"Arthur C. Brooks and Oprah Winfrey combine their decades of experience studying happiness from every angle to show readers how to improve their lives right now, instead of waiting for the outside world to change. They offer a research-based work plan that shows the reader how to manage their emotions so they no longer control their outlook and behavior; turn life's inevitable difficulties and challenges into opportunities for growth; strengthen their...
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Alfred A. Knopf
Pub. Date:
[2018]
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AD: Adult Directed 800L
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English
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4 stars
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"Known for both his paintings and stained-glass windows, Marc Chagall rose from humble beginnings to become one of the world's most renowned artists. Admired for his use of color and the powerful emotion in his work, Chagall led a career that spanned decades and continents, and he never stopped growing. This lyrical narrative shows readers, through many different windows, the pre-WWI childhood and wartime experiences that shaped Chagall's path."--Publisher's...
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"From the beloved author of the No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency series comes a new short story collection: half spy stories, half tales of revenge, all highlight the kinder, funnier, and gentler side of espionage and retribution. In this dual collection of short stories, Alexander McCall Smith brings his trademark humor and warmth to inventive tales of spying and vengeance. In one story, a spy dropped deep into enemy territory manages to disguise himself--quite...
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English
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4.5 stars
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In this generation-defining self-help guide, a superstar blogger cuts through the crap to show us how to stop trying to be "positive" all the time so that we can truly become better, happier people. For decades, we've been told that positive thinking is the key to a happy, rich life. "F**k positivity," Mark Manson says. "Let's be honest, shit is f**ked and we have to live with it." In his wildly popular Internet blog, Manson doesn't sugarcoat or equivocate....
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Shawn Levy's fascinating biography King of Comedy - the product of vast research and interviews with contemporaries, admirers, foes, and even, briefly, Lewis himself - traces the story of a man who defines High American Show Biz. At points along the time line of his career, Lewis has been the highest-paid performer in history in film, on television, and (in 1995!) on Broadway. With partner Dean Martin, he was half of the most successful comedy duo...
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2016
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English
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"A dynamic and inspiring exploration of the new science that is redrawing the future for people in their forties, fifties, and sixties for the better--and for good. Drawing from emerging information in neurology, psychology, biology, genetics, and sociology--as well as her own story of midlife transformation--Hagerty redraws the map for people in midlife and plots a new course forward in understanding our health, our relationships, even our futures."--...
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A noncomformists guide to living life on your own terms from New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author
Much like his popular online manifesto "A Brief Guide to World Domination," author Chris Guillebeau defies common assumptions about life and work while arming you with the tools to live authentically in The Art of Non-Conformity.
Inspired and guided by Chris's own story and those of others who...
Much like his popular online manifesto "A Brief Guide to World Domination," author Chris Guillebeau defies common assumptions about life and work while arming you with the tools to live authentically in The Art of Non-Conformity.
Inspired and guided by Chris's own story and those of others who...
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Scribner
Pub. Date:
2023
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English
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"New York Times bestselling author and art critic Laura Cumming reveals the fascinating, little-known story of the Thunderclap--the massive explosion at a gunpowder store in Holland that killed Carel Fabritius, renowned painter of The Goldfinch, and nearly killed Johannes Vermeer, painter of Girl with a Pearl Earring--two of the greatest artists of the 17th century. As a brilliant art critic and historian, Laura Cumming has explored the importance...
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Countryman Press, a division of W. W. Norton & Company, Independent Publishers Since 1923
Pub. Date:
2016
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English
Average Rating:
5 stars
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"Pie-making should be simple and fun. Kate McDermott has taught this and made pies with thousands of people across the country at her Pie Camps. Her confidence comes through in every recipe, and will inspire readers to don an apron, grab a rolling pin, and get cooking. (The stunning photographs in this book won’t hurt either.) Over the years, McDermott developed more than a dozen crusts, half of which are gluten-free, and in this book she gives...
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St. Martin's Press
Pub. Date:
2025
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English
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"The first literary biography of Tim O'Brien, the preeminent American writer of the war in Vietnam and one of the best writers of his generation, drawing on never-before-seen materials and original interviews. "Vietnam made me a writer." -Tim O'Brien Featuring over one hundred interviews with family, friends, peers, and others-not to mention countless exchanges with Tim O'Brien himself-Peace is a Shy Thing provides a nearly day-by-day, gripping account...
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Hachette Books
Pub. Date:
[2022]
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English
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"The world's most renowned art forger reveals the secrets behind his decades of painting like the masters--exposing an art world that is far more corrupt than we ever knew while providing an art history lesson wrapped in sex, drugs, and Caravaggio"--Dust jacket flap.
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2009
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English
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The first organizing system that can be customized to fit YOUR lifestyle
Are you overwhelmed by clutter? Do you have a hard time finding things in your home or office?
The disorder in your life may be keeping you from accomplishing your goals.
The Art of Organizing Anything helps you streamline your life at home and at work, reduce stress, be more efficient—and locate all those misplaced items. Bestselling
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Sounds True
Pub. Date:
2001
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English
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Zen meditation master Thich Nhat Hanh offers his practical teachings about how to bring love and mindful awareness into our daily experience. Kind, purposeful, and illuminating—here is an abundant treasure of traditional gathas (teachings) that unify meditation practice with the challenges we face in today's world.
Enhanced features include Vietnamese music from Plum Village, video footage of Thich Nhat Hanh about mindfulness, and a