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Timeline is a capsule history of the things that have defined us. It is a lot more than a pop culture trivia book, although no simpler phrase describes it. The chapters are divided into ten timelines that tell the story of America's development: events, comforts, cars, toys, movies, television, music, nerds, sports, and gossip. Nostalgic stories and an extensive trivia quiz are also included!
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As the winning practices and advantages of previous generations fade and we fail to address our problems, our challenges grow, incomes stagnate, debt explodes, and fitness wanes. China ascends and vital natural habitats deteriorate. Worst of all, by failing to convey critical practices to our children, we place them in a weaker position than the previous generation for the first time in our history.
In this book, Bitz compares how Americans are doing...
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A compendium of thirty-five incredible female pop stars whose energies, virtues, and vices make them the ideal role models for our age-powerful women who can teach us all how to discover our own inner goddess.
We are living in the age of the music goddess: Beyoncé. Lady Gaga. Taylor Swift. Katy Perry. Britney. Nicki Minaj. Cardi B. Pink. Madonna. Rihanna. Gwen Stefani. Alicia Keys. Kelly Clarkson.
Never before have so many women dominated their...
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A leading political science professor provides scientific proof of media bias in this sure-to-be-controversial book
Dr. Tim Groseclose, a professor of political science and economics at UCLA, has spent years constructing precise, quantitative measures of the slant of media outlets. He does this by measuring the political content of news, as a way to measure the PQ, or "political quotient" of voters and politicians.
Among his conclusions are: (i)...
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"Poco importa que Gévaudan e Irlanda sean los escenarios donde se representan estos dramas breves. Lo que importa es que con el mundo se hagan países y lenguas; con el caos, sentido; con las praderas, campos de batalla; con nuestros comunes, nombre propio". Qué mejor aliciente que las palabras del propio Michon para introducir a los lectores en los relatos recogidos en este volumen; "Mitologías de invierno", "El emperador de Occidente", "El rey...
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How do Australians view themselves, Australian society and the world around them?
She'll be right … holds a mirror up to Australian society, providing a reflection of who we are as a nation and how we feel about life issues. Australians feel very lucky. Yet we are also deeply unhappy, with anxiety and depression the norm for too many. This book explores the reasons behind this and how we deal with it as a society.
Read this book and you're often...
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It has been said that everyone in America is firmly planted in red or blue-permanently conservative or irreversibly liberal. But are we all really that locked in to the left or the right? A lifelong liberal, John Moe was determined to find out. So he reset his radio dials from NPR to Rush Limbaugh, joined some of today's most influential conservative thinkers for a series of "conversion sessions," made pilgrimages to the Ronald Reagan and Richard...
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A Great Gay Book: Stories of Growth, Belonging & Other Queer Possibilities is a gorgeously designed collection of art, essays, short fiction, poetry, interviews, profiles, and photography from the archives of the beloved queer magazine Hello Mr., as well as new material from many of today's biggest LGBTQ+ creatives.
Hello Mr. was founded by Ryan Fitzgibbon in 2012. Over its ten-issue lifespan, the groundbreaking indie magazine became the first...
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Second edition, revised and updated 2016.In 1973, Sophie Neville was cast as Titty alongside Suzanna Hamilton and Virginia McKenna in the EMI/Theatre Projects movie of 'Swallows & Amazons' (1974).Made before the advent of CGI or digital technology, the child stars lived out Arthur Ransome's epic adventure on location in the Lake District, without even seeing a script.As part of their schoolwork, the children were asked to keep diaries about their...
10) The Illustrated Gen-Z Survival Guide: An A-Z Dictionary for Speaking & Decoding Gen Z Expressions
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Do you feel clueless when you're around Generation Z?Are terms like "Creps," "Chuegy," and "Jawn" leaving you perplexed? Get the answers you need with this handy guide. The most recent slang words used by Generation Z are explained in this A-Z list of definitions, as well as, real life sample sentences that accompany each term.This useful reference tool was written to assist anyone over the age of 25 in better understanding how to communicate with...
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Want to spark a conversation at your next gathering? Join the debate and uncover the truth about the CIA with this incredible coffee table book. Explore the agency's full-fledged history with accounts of what they've done in their time. Gather information from an expert history buff and gain insight on the real-life implications of certain actions. Learn what the CIA is really up to, and find out how it affects the American public. Discover even...
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En el vibrante tapiz de la expresión humana, la moda es un medio dinámico a través del cual las personas comunican su identidad, sus aspiraciones y su creatividad. Para las mujeres, en particular, la ropa es un lienzo sobre el que pintan sus historias únicas. Refleja la evolución de sus roles, sus influencias culturales y sus preferencias personales. "Ropa y moda femeninas" se embarca en un viaje a través de este paisaje en constante cambio,...
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In the vibrant tapestry of human expression, fashion serves as a dynamic medium through which individuals communicate their identities, aspirations, and creativity. For women, in particular, clothing is a canvas upon which they paint their unique stories. It reflects their evolving rles, cultural influences, and personal preferences. 'Women's Clothing and Fashion' embarks on a journey through this ever-changing landscape, offering insights into the...
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Embark on a Poetic Journey Through a Smoky World
Imagine holding in your hands a passport that doesn't just take you to new places, but unlocks new states of mind. "Puffs of Enlightenment: Poems of the Pot Passport" is your ticket to a poetic voyage wrapped in the scents and smoke of the world's most enigmatic plant. Each page is a trip, each verse a new destination.
Begin your odyssey in the lush landscapes of Asia with Smoking Thai Stick in Thailand,...
15) Match Prints
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Match Prints is a visual and editorial dialogue between two important photographers and longtime friends. Over the course of their twenty-year friendship, Jim Marshall and Timothy White discovered that their work often shared striking similarities despite time differences of as much as three decades. Sometimes the similarity presented itself in the form of a common pose or expression, a common prop or situation. Sometimes the photographers' subject...
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Master Minds: Creativity in Picasso's & Husain's Paintings By: Dr. Harpal SodhiThe book, "Master Minds: Creativity in Picasso's and Husain's Paintings", is a projection of master minds in the field of art. It reveals about the creative works of art that are not just show pieces to adorn rich homes, museums and art galleries but to bring awareness about human attitude and cultural heritage. The projection of these works of art could lead to international...
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A unique, full-color compendium that celebrates and explores the enduring power and allure of the world's most iconic lip shade, jam-packed with entertaining stories, anecdotes, little-known facts, quotes, and more than 100 gorgeous images culled from fine art, photography, and beauty and fashion editorial and advertising.
"Pour yourself a drink, put on some lipstick, and pull yourself together." - Elizabeth Taylor
Lipstick is the one makeup item...
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Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About The Music Your Parents Never Wanted You To Hear
Believe it or not, music censorship in America did not begin with Tipper Gore's horrified reaction to her daughter's Prince album. The vilification of popular music by government and individuals has been going on for decades. Now, for the first time, Parental Advisory offers a thorough and complete chronicle of the music that has been challenged or suppressed...
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In popular understanding, the Ku Klux Klan is a hateful white supremacist organization. In Ku Klux Kulture, Felix Harcourt argues that in the 1920s the self-proclaimed Invisible Empire had an even wider significance as a cultural movement.
Ku Klux Kulture reveals the extent to which the KKK participated in and penetrated popular American culture, reaching far beyond its paying membership to become part of modern American society. The Klan owned radio...
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Get to know K-Pop's reigning superstars! With phenomenal talent and an edgy yet anthemic sound, Stray Kids have topped the Billboard charts, won over fans across the world, and proven they are here to STAY! This new book, featuring dozens of full-color photos, is a vibrant celebration of Bang Chan, Lee Know, Changbin, Hyunjin, Han, Felix, Seungmin, and I.N. Explore their diverse musical influences while getting to know the band's individual singers,...
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