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You're welcome, universe
Par Whitney Gardner. 2017
After Julia is expelled from the Kingston School for the Deaf for graffiti, her two moms send her to a…
suburban school and restrict her access to paint supplies. As her illegal tagging continues, someone begins adding things to her graffiti. Strong language. For senior high and older readers. 2017My painted house, my friendly chicken, and me
Par Maya Angelou. 2003
Hamlet: Globe to globe : two years, 190,000 miles, 197 countries, one play
Par Dominic Dromgoole. 2017
Artistic director of the Globe Theatre recounts the project he created to celebrate the 450th anniversary of William Shakespeare's The…
Tragedy of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark (DB 24285). Shares stories from the productions he participated in, imparts lessons learned, and discusses the impact of this iconic play. 2017Change your home, change your life with color: what's your color story?
Par Moll Anderson. 2017
Interior designer explores the psychological and sensory impacts of colors and the associations about them subconsciously rooted in the brain.…
Discusses what it means to have a color story and offers trivia, recipes, and personal reflections on specific colors, including white, black, orange, yellow, turquoise, red, and more. 2017Kid artists: true tales of childhood from creative legends (Kid Legends #3)
Par Doogie Horner, David Stabler. 2016
Highlights unusual yet true stories from the childhoods of great artists. A young Leonardo da Vinci painted a Medusa head…
on a shield that couldn't be sold right away because it was too terrifying!For grades 3-6. 2016Mere Christianity
Par C. S Lewis. 2012
Collection of writings on issues in Christianity that were originally delivered by the author as lectures on the BBC during…
World War II. Concepts discussed include human nature, the law, the nature of war, conceptions of God, morality, sexuality, expressions of faith, and the cost of Christianity. 1952How to see: looking, talking, and thinking about art
Par David Salle. 2016
Collection of thirty-three essays, some previously published, exploring contemporary art by profiling artists, specific works, and broader questions of the…
place of art in the world. Discusses the mechanics that make a particular piece work and those that cause the work to fail as a piece of art. 2016How to survive the Apocalypse: zombies, cylons, faith, and politics at the end of the world
Par Robert Joustra, Alissa Wilkinson. 2016
Using lessons provided by television shows like Battlestar Galactica, Game of Thrones, and The Walking Dead, the author discusses ways…
to navigate the intersection of religion and politics while retaining a Christian identity. Examines philosophy, linguistics, and theology. 2016Best contemporary monologues for men 18-35 (Applause Acting Ser.)
Par Lawrence Harbison. 2014
Editor and theater critic presents a collection of dramatic monologues fitting for men between eighteen and thirty-five. Selections come from…
contemporary works and are intended for use in classes and at auditions. Includes character descriptions, situation setups, tone, and stage directions. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 2014Scratch: writers, money, and the art of making a living
Par Manjula Martin. 2017
Thirty-three essays and interviews about making a career and living from writing. Contributors include Cheryl Strayed, Susan Orlean, Alexander Chee,…
Yiyun Li, Roxane Gay, Malinda Lo, Nick Hornby, Daniel José Older, Jennifer Weiner, and more. Topics cover breaking in, writing fiction and nonfiction, budgeting money, and everyday practicalities. 2017Alfred Hitchcock: a brief life
Par Peter Ackroyd. 2016
Novelist and biographer tackles the life of the famous director, known as a master of suspense. Looks at Hitchcock's childhood…
and how it might have influenced his dark cinematic vision. Each of his films is examined, with behind-the-scenes stories. 2015Best contemporary monologues for women 18-35 (Applause Acting Ser.)
Par Lawrence Harbison. 2014
Editor and theater critic presents a collection of dramatic monologues fitting for women between eighteen and thirty-five. Selections come from…
contemporary works and are intended for use in classes and at auditions. Includes character descriptions, situation setups, tone, and stage directions. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 2014Notorious RBG: the life and times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Par Shana Knizhnik, Irin Carmon. 2015
Profile of the life of Supreme Court justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg (born 1933) and popular culture representations of her. Discusses…
her early life growing up in Brooklyn, her legal and judicial career, family life, commitment to and fight for women's rights, and relationships with her fellow justices. Bestseller. 2015How to knit socks that fit: techniques for toe-up and cuff-down styles (Storey Basics)
Par Donna Druchunas. 2015
Guide to the basics of knitting socks. Discusses considerations for choosing yarn, needle choice, determining sock fit and sizing, the…
parts of the sock, which direction to knit the sock--up from the toe, or down from the cuff, with specific techniques for each--knitting two socks at once, and more. 2015Peggy Guggenheim: the shock of the modern (Jewish Lives Ser.)
Par Francine Prose. 2015
Author of Lovers at the Chameleon Club, Paris 1932 (DB 79323) profiles the life of modern art advocate Peggy Guggenheim…
(1898-1979). Discusses the influence of her Jewish heritage on her life; the artists she championed, including Jackson Pollock and Man Ray; and her at times chaotic personal life. 2015Palimpsest: a history of the written word
Par Matthew Battles. 2015
An exploration of the origins and hidden structures of the written word around the world and across history. Beginning with…
traces in clay and continuing to photon traces on screens, the author discusses the many complexities of language in its written form. 2015Dream home: the Property Brothers' ultimate guide to finding & fixing your perfect house
Par Jonathan Scott, Drew Scott. 2016
Identical twin brothers and stars of television show Property Brothers, among other home improvement shows, share lessons they have learned…
as they built their real-estate business. Discuss purchasing properties, home renovation, and selling a home--including determining a budget, identifying contractors, and staging design. Bestseller. 2016Women artists: the Linda Nochlin reader
Par Maura Reilly, Linda Nochlin. 2015
Collection of essays and writings from the 1970s to the 2010s about women artists, by professor of art and art…
history. Includes profiles of Miriam Schapiro, Florine Stettheimer, Mary Cassatt, Deborah Kass, Cecily Brown, and Natalie Frank, among others. Discusses feminism, a woman's place in public space, and more. 2015The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) serves as the model for disability-based laws around the world. Disability scholar Lennard J.…
Davis recounts the behind-the-scenes narrative of how the bipartisan bill came to be and discusses its far-reaching impacts. 2015The other serious: essays for the new American generation
Par Christy Wampole. 2015
Collection of fourteen essays by American-born French and Italian professor explores American culture of the late twentieth and early twenty-first…
centuries. Explores cultivated lifestyles such as "hipsterism," communication between generations, regional influences on expression such as "southern niceness," and the ways feminism is expressed in the movie Labyrinth, among other subjects. 2015