Stupid American History: Tales of Stupidity, Strangeness, and Mythconceptions: Leland Gregory
Leland Gregory exposes mythconceptions from Columbus to George Bush and does it with a pretty good sense of humor.
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I read strange books, really, come on who else would be excited to read a book on the lost art of walking?
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I love to walk, so reading a history of walking seems like a good fit.
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A People's History of the United States is the only volume to tell America's story from the point of view of -- and in the words of -- America's women, factory workers, African Americans, Native Americans, working poor, and immigr... A People's History of the United States is the only volume to tell America's story from the point of view of -- and in the words of -- America's women, factory workers, African Americans, Native Americans, working poor, and immigrant laborers.
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I alway take a book with me to the beach. I've been lusting after this one for a while. Need it in my collection.
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Britain and Ireland through the National Geographic lens. Goes perfectly with Irish Coffee.
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The catalogue of the Victoria & Albert Museum exhibition celebrating Quilts and their historical and cultural references. Using stunning new photography, this book explores the personal and social histories which reveal the ma... The catalogue of the Victoria & Albert Museum exhibition celebrating Quilts and their historical and cultural references. Using stunning new photography, this book explores the personal and social histories which reveal the maker's complex engagement with the wider world. Primary sources, such as inventories, diaries and letters add context to the personal narratives documented by the quilts, exploring responses to marriage, childbirth, love and loss. The book includes contemporary material to show how artists such as Grayson Perry and Tracey Emin respond to the tradition of quilt making.
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Sketches of exquisite delights $17.79
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Crafting is spreading all across the states -- it's infectious and inspiring. "The 65-minute movie documents a movement of artists, crafters and designers that recognize a marriage between historical techniques, punk and DIY (... Crafting is spreading all across the states -- it's infectious and inspiring. "The 65-minute movie documents a movement of artists, crafters and designers that recognize a marriage between historical techniques, punk and DIY (do it yourself) ethos while being influenced by traditional handiwork, modern aesthetics, politics, feminism and art.It includes interviews with more than 50 artists in 15 cities who explain how the new wave of craft, "forges a new economy, lifestyle and burgeoning art community that is based on creativity, determination and networking," says Faythe Levine, author
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The clothes we wear invariably telegraph information about our identity, our place in society and the stories we wish to convey about ourselves. The fantastically colorful costumes specific to African and Caribbean rituals and cel... The clothes we wear invariably telegraph information about our identity, our place in society and the stories we wish to convey about ourselves. The fantastically colorful costumes specific to African and Caribbean rituals and celebrations go several steps further, transforming ordinary people into mythic figures and magicians, tricksters and gods, and symbolizing the roles their wearers play in the ancient dramas that form the cornerstones of their cultural heritage. Phyllis Galembo began photographing the characters and costumes of African masquerade in Nigeria in 1985, and since then she has continued developing her theme throughout Africa and the Caribbean. This volume collects 108 thrilling carnival photographs from Nigeria, Benin, Ghana, Sierra Leone, Burkina Faso, Zambia and Haiti. In magnificent color shots, Galembo's subjects pose in striped bodysuits that cover the entire body, including the face; or outfits made entirely of bunched greenery; or a lacquered wooden mask topped with a headdress featuring full-body models of other characters; or an oversize misshapen animal head and plywood wings. The carnival characters, rooted in African religion and spirituality, are presented in chapters organized by tribal or carnival tradition and are accompanied by Galembo's personal commentary, shedding light on the characters and costumes portrayed, and on the events in which they play a pivotal role. Maske is a serious contribution to ethnographic study, a photo-essay about fashion and an assembly of superb images.
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In her celebration of Halloween revelry, photographer Phyllis Galembo never settles for the ordinary; here instead are evocative scenes of dressed-to-scare young trick-or-treaters "modeling" their disguises, of undead spirits haun... In her celebration of Halloween revelry, photographer Phyllis Galembo never settles for the ordinary; here instead are evocative scenes of dressed-to-scare young trick-or-treaters "modeling" their disguises, of undead spirits haunting their surroundings, and of costumes spanning over a century that take on an eerie new creepiness thanks to special lighting effects. Accompanying the costume shots is a history of this always-popular holiday and an essay placing the work in the wider context of fashion and costume. Of interest to enthusiasts, designers, and students alike, this devilishly diverting book is the perfect gift for all Halloween aficionados.
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I love this book cover
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The story of the great cat massacre in which cats found guilty of witchcraft were sentenced them to death was introduced to me through a bit of spoken word within a counter culture film. The strangeness of such a trial got me to s... The story of the great cat massacre in which cats found guilty of witchcraft were sentenced them to death was introduced to me through a bit of spoken word within a counter culture film. The strangeness of such a trial got me to search online for information about the massacre, I quickly came across this book. Curiouser and curiouser!
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Someone needs to make a movie from this one.
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Internationally acclaimed photographer Henry Leutwyler has captured an aura of magic within his photo documents of artifacts found at Neverland.
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My dad got me to read this book. John Perkins exposes his former profession, when he served as an "economic hit man," screwing foreign countries out of billions of dollars, and in turn benefiting American businesses. Check it ou... My dad got me to read this book. John Perkins exposes his former profession, when he served as an "economic hit man," screwing foreign countries out of billions of dollars, and in turn benefiting American businesses. Check it out.
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Fashion "coffee table" books are a marvel, but the trick is picking the right ones. This would certainly qualify. Stunning fashion photographs are cover to cover in Avedon Fashion: 1944-2000, celebrating the life's work of a true ... Fashion "coffee table" books are a marvel, but the trick is picking the right ones. This would certainly qualify. Stunning fashion photographs are cover to cover in Avedon Fashion: 1944-2000, celebrating the life's work of a true legend. I'm headed to Borders right now.
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A behind the scenes look at the creation and development of the Simpsons. From what I understand, it's kind of shady.
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For the curious.
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this is a light reading, somenthing thatbi'd devoure in a couple of days or a night of imnsonia. i love to think and feel that you're not alone, we're part of something bigger with a determined purpose, nothing is a coincidence, ... this is a light reading, somenthing thatbi'd devoure in a couple of days or a night of imnsonia. i love to think and feel that you're not alone, we're part of something bigger with a determined purpose, nothing is a coincidence, we enteract here and now with every atom in the universe blablabla. this book nurtures my hopes!
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a wonderful primer for your next trip - chances are your destination is at least touched on in one or more episodes of Rick Steves' Public Television series. His "Europe through the Back Door" series focuses on leaving the tour... a wonderful primer for your next trip - chances are your destination is at least touched on in one or more episodes of Rick Steves' Public Television series. His "Europe through the Back Door" series focuses on leaving the tourist traps behind and getting a feel for the culture and local experience. I highly recommend all of his travel books, too!
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a great companion for traveling in Europe. Rick Steves' books are well known for their no-nonsense approach to travel and making the most of the time you have in a country.
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luminous pictures
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This was definitely my summer reading book one year in grade school. The title is quite intimidating, and the book is about a black family living in the deep South in the 1930's facing racism.
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Part history book part cookbook it is a book you will find enlightening and craving. Love the elegant font they used on the cover.
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Not exactly a "coffee table" book, but it's a must have for the fashionista. And hey, who said coffee table books had to have large pictures?
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Another must have book for my Fashion book collection ...
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The fascinating and inspiring story of how one man single-handedly revived the interest in a dying culture. Aaron Lansky tells how he came to champion the cause of Yiddish literature through the collection of a massive library, fi... The fascinating and inspiring story of how one man single-handedly revived the interest in a dying culture. Aaron Lansky tells how he came to champion the cause of Yiddish literature through the collection of a massive library, filled with books from every age and corner of the world, with rare, nearly lost originals and translations of books that almost been permanently destroyed. A really wonderful book.
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The author's childhood in Iran. An interesting personal & historical perspective of life in another area of the world & another time...
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Since graduating college, I feel like my knowledge is slowly falling out of my head. These books solve that problem! There one page wikipedia esq histories of different people and events.
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