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  New to You - How to Buy Fix and...

  Melody Fortier

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  Sick of cheap, wasteful, disposable fast fashion? Learn how to shop for vintage clothing and accessories and build a more sustainable, stylish closet. 
   
   
   
  In this indispensable guide, anyone who buys or wears women's clothing will learn how to: 
   
   
   
  ● Sort trash from treasure 
   
   
   
  ● Fix minor flaws—and spot major ones 
   
   
   
  ● Find your ideal silhouette (including tips for plus-size shoppers) 
   
   
   
  ● Alter and repurpose garments 
   
   
   
  Buying older clothing means getting beautiful pieces that are built to last, without contributing to sweatshops or landfills—but only if you know what to look for. Let a vintage clothing expert guide you to ethical fashion bliss!

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  Music Production 2020 Edition...

  Tommy Swindali

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  Take your music productions to the next level and make timeless music. Want to take your music productions to the next level? If you feel like you're always getting stuck in your music productions, or if you feel like you're not improving, then don’t worry because you're not alone.  According to Digital Music News, just 1.4 percent of producers actually "make it" in producing music...which means almost 99 percent of producers are focusing on the wrong things. In the end, most of them give up producing before they peak. But if you had access to a wealth of proven technical, practical, and theoretical knowledge in one book, then you could take your music to the next level. These inside secrets can be applied to real world scenarios - whether it's in audio production, electronic music production, mixing, editing, mastering, or sound for media. They even work for schools, colleges, and universities.  In this book, you will discover:Everything you need to know about advanced audio, recording, and music production in 2020 and beyond How a 19-year-old young producer used “deliberate practice” to create the global smash Old Town RoadBuilding a professional recording studio (without spending millions)Optimize your computer for music production (PC and Mac)Audio recording tips: microphones and placementDesign any basic or complex sound from scratchMixing and mastering explained - elite levelAnd much, much more...This book covers just about everything music production related, giving you the advanced skills required by today’s global music industry. And if you take the time to apply the knowledge then your music will elevate to a whole new level!

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  Soulful Stitch - Finding...

  Cas Holmes, Deena Beverley

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  A thoughtful, meditative guide to the ways creative textile art can soothe and comfort us during challenging times.
  Renowned British textile artists Cas Holmes and Deena Beverley, each well known for their richly textured, deeply evocative work in stitch, collaborate for the first time in this important and timely book. Beautifully illustrated with a wealth of work from both artists along with other embroiderers and textile artists from around the world, Soulful Stitch documents a wide range of stitched responses to crisis, both personal and global. With invaluable advice on how to develop your own work in times of trouble, it explores:
  • How the restrictions and trials of everyday life can inform your textile work, enabling you to develop imaginative new approaches.
  • The healing power of stitch to soothe and console, with the simple act of putting needle into fabric providing a mindful route to inner calm.
  • Practical ways to continue with your textile art practice in the face of seismic life changes, finding creative opportunity in difficult situations.
  • How to use found objects, repurposed threads and personal items to create deep emotional resonance in your own work.
  Both authors have recent lived experience of having to navigate new paths through big life challenges, making this book particularly heartfelt. It truly demonstrates how even in the toughest times, creativity in textile art can keep you afloat.

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  Rebel With a Cause - Roots...

  Darcus Beese

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  'Essential reading' RECORD COLLECTOR'Darcus Beese is a formidable cat' CHUCK D'An inspiration' ANNIE LENNOXThe must-read memoir from Darcus Beese - the first black president of Island Records and one of the greatest A&Rs of his generation. From growing up as a teenager on the streets of West London to running one of the biggest record labels in the world in New York - this is a truly remarkable rags to riches tale. Rebel With a Cause is the story of how a teenage apprentice hairdresser from Fulham worked his way up from teaboy to head one of the UK's biggest and most successful record labels, Island Records, signing and nurturing some of the greatest artists of the twenty-first century - from Amy Winehouse and Jessie J to U2 and Florence and the Machine.But this is also the story of a young man raised in musically fertile and politically febrile times. His activist parents Darcus Howe and Barbara Beese were tireless campaigners for racial equality at a time when racism was rife, not only on the streets, in schools and on the terraces, but also in the highest institutions of power. Fighting for equality - for himself and for his artists - has therefore been a key part of Darcus's life. This is the incredible tale of an indomitable leader, an industry pioneer and rebel with a true cause.

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  Warrior's Path: Exploring Gareth...

  Amelia Clarke

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  The book "Warrior's Path: Exploring Gareth Evans' Merantau" is a comprehensive analysis of the 2009 film "Merantau" directed by Gareth Evans. The book delves into key themes such as the protagonist's hero's journey, cultural identity, and tradition depicted in the film. It provides in-depth insights into the narrative, themes, and cinematic techniques used in the movie. The analysis celebrates the protagonist's growth from a rural youth to a skilled protector through trials, emphasizing compassion and sacrifice. Additionally, it explores the importance of Indonesian culture, tradition, and martial arts (such as Silat) in preserving values like honor, loyalty, respect, and community amidst modernization. Through expert observations and analysis, readers gain a deeper understanding of the film's transformative power and its reflection on the human condition.

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  Ugh! As If! - Clueless

  Veronica Litt

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  A sweet and sly exploration of the Jane Austen–inspired teen movie and its evergreen imperative to be kind, do better, and find the activist within
  		 
  We are totally butt-crazy in love with Clueless. Since the movie’s premiere in 1995, pop culture has mined Amy Heckerling’s high school comedy for inspiration, from Iggy Azalea and Charli XCX’s “Fancy” music video to Cher’s iconic yellow plaid suit appearing at every Halloween party.
  		 
  In Ugh As If!, Veronica Litt argues that this seemingly fluffy teen romp is the quintessential thinking woman’s movie, one in which the audience is asked to seriously consider the beauty and power of naïveté. Cher Horowitz’s gradual pivot from oblivious it girl to burgeoning activist is a powerful reminder that even the most unlikely people can change for the better and contribute to their communities. In this bright, shiny film, pursuing a more just society isn’t just possible — it’s enjoyable. This fun, feminine, feel-good movie is a counter-narrative to nihilism, a refusal to give into cynicism, hopelessness, and passivity. Almost without viewers noticing, Clueless teaches Cher, and us, how to become better. Like the film it examines, Ugh As If! nudges even the most jaded viewer into feeling hopeful about the future.
  		 
  About the Pop Classics Series
  		 
  Short books that pack a big punch, Pop Classics offer intelligent, fun, and accessible arguments about why a particular pop phenomenon matters.

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