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The Blue Day Book
A Lesson in Cheering Yourself Up
by Bradley Trevor Greive
A wonderful collection of amusing, poignant animal photos and inspirational text designed to lift the spirits of anyone who's got the blues.
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The Oxford Project
by Stephen G. Bloom, Peter Feldstein
In 1984, photographer Peter Feldstein set out to photograph every single resident of his town, Oxford, Iowa (pop. 676). He converted an abandoned storefront on Main Street into a makeshift studio and posted fliers inviting people to stop by. At first they trickled in slowly, but in the end, nearly all of Oxford stood before Feldstein's lens. Twenty years later, Feldstein decided to do it again. Only this time he... (more)
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Poison Apple: Book 4
Now You See Me...
by Jane B. Mason, Sarah Hines-Stephens
Best friends Lena and Abby love searching through thrift stores for lost treasures. When they find an old Polaroid camera, they can't wait to try it out. But the photos that develop are troubling -- things that weren't really there appear in the pictures. Creepiest of all is the image of a boy, dark and angry looking. He shows up, over and over, clearer each time. Can the girls discover what the ghost boy... (more)
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Marilyn Monroe: Unseen Archives
by Marie Clayton
Charts Marilyn's fascinating life, from her unhappy childhood, through her years as a superstar, to her tragic and untimely death in 1962. The collection of photographs documents the important events in her life: her early years, her films, her marriages to baseball star Joe DiMaggio and playwright Arthur Miller, her battles with the studio and her decline in health. They not only include movie stills and... (more)
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Immigrant Kids
by Russell Freedman
"A refreshingly un-woeful introduction to the experience of being a young urban immigrant around the turn of the century. . . . photos make the scenes real and recollections of immigrant childhoods give them a personal dimension . . . Concise, graphic, and designed in every respect to catch and hold the reader's interest."--Kirkus Reviews. An ALA Notable Book; NCSS/CBC Notable Children's Trade Book in the Field of... (more)
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American Junk
How to Hunt For, Haggle Over, Rescue and Transform America's Forgotten Treasures
by Mary Randolph Carter
A passionate collector shares photos of her own finds, prices, a list of junking sites nationwide, general information on how to hunt for treasure at places like flea markets and thrift shops, and tips on haggling, cleaning, and camouflage. Reprint.
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The Photo Book
by Ian Jeffrey
Since its birth over one and a half centuries ago, photography has undergone a number of twists and turns in its progress from a practical means of documentation to an art form with its own icons, heroes, galleries and collectors. the Photography Book brings together 500 inspiring, moving and beautiful images of famous events and people, sensational landscapes, historical moments, ground breaking ... (more)
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Global Babies
by The Global Fund for Children
Seventeen cultures, seventeen gorgeous babies. Appealing color photographs depict diverse traditions and showcase clothing worn by babies from around the world. A simple narrative helps demonstrate that no matter how different babies appear, they are all very much alike -- nurtured and loved by those who care for them.
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People Tribute
People Tribute: Remembering Michael 1958-2009
Partly by chance, partly by design-is there anyone else who so wanted to be different?-there was never a life like Michael Jackson's. Preposterously talented, fronting the Jackson 5 from early childhood, he captivated kids, and more than a few grown-ups, with fancy footwork, effortless high C's and charisma to burn. And that was only prelude. Thriller launched Jackson into a new level of celebrity... (more)
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How to Take Over Teh Wurld: A LOLcat Guide 2 Winning
by Professor Happycat, icanhascheezburger.com
In I Can Has Cheezburger? , Professor Happycat brought LOLcats to the wurld. Nao he has gone back to his lair for 200 all-new LOLcats that give all aspiring kittehs the lessons they need to take over teh world (or at least their hoomins). A LOLcat is a picture of a cat with a funny, misspelled, caption. LOLcats are from the Internets and are full of win!!1!> icanhascheezburger.com was founded in January... (more)
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Zombie Haiku
Good Poetry For Your...Brains
by Ryan Mecum
What you are looking at is a document from the early days of the zombie plague. Little is known about the author before his infection--only that he was a poet. This facsimile of his actual journal recounts the events of humanity's darkest hours through the intimate poetry of haiku. Inside you'll find increasingly disjointed and terrifying three-line poems (all in the classic 5-7-5 syllable structure), and follow... (more)
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Harry Potter Merchandice
Harry Potter: Page to Screen
The Complete Filmmaking Journey
by Bob McCabe
Harry Potter: Page to Screen opens the doors to Hogwarts castle and the wizarding world of Harry Potter to reveal the complete behind-the-scenes secrets, techniques, and over-the-top artistry that brought J.K. Rowling’s acclaimed novels to cinematic life. Developed in collaboration with the creative team behind the celebrated movie series, this deluxe, 500-plus page compendium features exclusive stories from the... (more)
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Zooborns
The Newest, Cutest Animals From the World's Zoos and Aquariums
by Andrew Bleiman
ZooBorns showcases the newest and cutest animal babies from accredited zoos and aquariums around the world. With interesting animal facts and background stories on the featured babies, ZooBorns illustrates the connections between zoo births and conservation initiatives in the wild.
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Elephant Reflections
by Karl Ammann
Elephant Reflections brings award-winning wildlife photographer Karl Ammann's gorgeous images together with a revelatory text by writer Dale Peterson to illuminate one of nature's greatest and most original works of art: the elephant. The photographs move from the purely aesthetic to the informative, depicting animals who are at once enigmatic, individual, mysterious, elusive, and iconic. In riveting prose,... (more)
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Awkward Family Photos
by Mike Bender
Based on the hit website, AwkwardFamilyPhotos.com (“painful, regrettable, horrifyingly awesome snaps of family bonding, you will laugh so hard that people in adjoining offices will ask what’s wrong with you”— Esquire ), this full color book features never-before-seen photos and hilarious personal stories covering everything from uncomfortable moments with relatives, teen angst, sibling rivalry, and family... (more)
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Living with What You Love
Decorating with Family Photos, Cherished Heirlooms, and Collectibles
by Monica Rich Kosann
Famed portrait photographer Monica Rich Kosann has spent a career helping people add a final layer of personality to their home once the interior designer’s work is done. Monica’s clients—celebrities, designers, socialites—want to find ways to add warmth and love to rooms, celebrating what they cherished most—be it family, pets, jewelry, books, or travel. Having helped countless families artfully present their... (more)
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Cobain Unseen
by Charles R. Cross
An unparalleled look inside the brilliant mind of one of America 's most revered rock legends, Cobain Unseen collects previously unseen artifacts and photographs from the estate's archives to form a fascinating portrait of the creativity, madness, and genius of Kurt Cobain. Personal items and photographs take readers deeper inside Cobain's life than they've ever been before, and interactive features, such as... (more)
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In the Wings: Behind the Scenes at the New York City Ballet
by Kyle Froman
"Here is New York City Ballet as it really is- the good, the not so good, and the majestically beautiful. It's a true story, and it's told by someone who can honestly claim that he was there."
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Scientists in the Field
Hidden Worlds: Looking Through a Scientist's Microscope (Scientists in the Field Series)
by Stephen P. Kramer
There are hidden worlds in nature—places you can visit only with a microscope. Dennis Kunkel has been exploring these worlds for more than twenty-five years, and now you can go along with him as he uses his powerful microscopes to reveal the hidden beauty of everyday objects: a crystal of sugar, a grain of pollen, a blade of grass. For Dennis, science has always been an adventure, the chance to make discoveries... (more)
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Learning to Love You More
by Miranda July, Harrell Fletcher
The best of the groundbreaking website learningtoloveyoumore.com, which asks ordinary people to complete out-of-the-ordinary assignments--with extraordinary results. In a world obsessed with "reality" programming, the collaborative public art project known as "Learning to Love You More" offers a refreshing take on how actual people think, act, and love. Created by Miranda July and Harrell Fletcher,... (more)

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