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  Kiki Man Ray - Art Love and...

  Mark Braude

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  In freewheeling 1920s Paris, Kiki de Montparnasse captivated as a nightclub performer, sold out gallery showings of her paintings, starred in Surrealist films, and shared drinks and ideas with the likes of Jean Cocteau and Marcel Duchamp. Her best-selling memoir—featuring an introduction by Ernest Hemingway—made front-page news in France and was immediately banned in America. All before she turned thirty. 
   
   
   
  Kiki was once the symbol of bohemian Paris. But if she is remembered today, it is only for posing for several now-celebrated male artists, including Amedeo Modigliani and Alexander Calder, and especially photographer Man Ray. 
   
   
   
  Kiki and Man Ray met in 1921 during a chance encounter at a café. What followed was an explosive decade-long connection, both professional and romantic, during which the couple grew and experimented as artists, competed for fame, and created many of the shocking images that cemented Man Ray's reputation as one of the great artists of the modern era. 
   
   
   
  Charting their volatile relationship, award-winning historian Mark Braude illuminates for the first time Kiki's seminal influence not only on Man Ray's art, but on the culture of 1920s Paris and beyond.

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  Restoration House - Creating a...

  Kennesha Buycks

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  Discover how to make purposeful design decisions that create renewing spaces for you to enjoy with family and friends. 
  You don't have to live in your dream house to make your living spaces feel more like home. Home is meant to be a place to belong. A place to gather and connect. A place of beauty. A place to restore your soul. 
  In Restoration House, author and designer Kennesha Buycks will encourage you to embrace your home and your story so you can create mindful spaces that give life to you, your loved ones, and all who enter. Tips from Restoration House have been featured in Better Homes and Garden, Apartment Therapy, Design Sponge, and The Washington Post. Kennesha will teach you how to:Make the best out of your living space, whether you're renting or a homeownerCreate a home your visitors will feel comfortable inDecorate your home on a budgetMake purposeful design decisions that are beautiful and functional 
    
  Restoration House is ideal for:Christian women of all ages who want to make their houses feel more like homeHousewarming gifts, Mother's Day, birthdays, and holiday gifting 
    
  Creating a restored home—the kind that you and your loved ones want to return to again and again—is as much about making everyone who enters feel cared for and comfortable as it is about creating a beautiful space. Restoration House will help you make purposeful design decisions as you create renewing spaces to enjoy with family and friends. Whether you live in your dream house or you’re still dreaming about it, you can feel at home in the home you have. 
  Reflection questions and DIY sections are included in the audiobook companion PDF download.

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  Most Dramatic Ever: The Bachelor

  Suzannah Showler

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  The right reasons to fall in love with The Bachelor When it debuted in 2002, The Bachelor raised the stakes of first-wave reality television, offering the ultimate prize: true love. Since then, thrice yearly, dozens of camera-ready young-and-eligibles have vied for affection (and roses) in front of a devoted audience of millions. In this funny, insightful examination of the world’s favorite romance-factory, Suzannah Showler explores the contradictions that are key to the franchise’s genius, longevity, and power and parses what this means for both modern love and modern America. She argues the show is both gameshow and marriage plot ― an improbable combination of competitive effort and kismet ― and that it’s both relic and prophet, a time-traveler from first-gen reality TV that proved to be a harbinger of Tinder. In the modern media-savvy climate, the show cleverly highlights and resists its own artifice, allowing Bachelor Nation to see through the fakery to feel the romance. Taking on issues of sex, race, contestants-as-villains, the controversial spin-offs, and more, Most Dramatic Ever is both love letter to and deconstruction of the show that brought us real love in the reality TV era.

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  Nok Civilization - The...

  Rolf Hedger

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  The Nok civilization is one of the most fascinating and mysterious ancient cultures of West Africa. It flourished between approximately 1500 BCE and 500 CE, making it one of the earliest known complex societies in sub-Saharan Africa. The Nok people are best known for their remarkable terracotta sculptures, which provide valuable insights into their artistry, beliefs, and way of life. Despite their historical significance, much about the Nok civilization remains unknown, leaving archaeologists and historians to piece together their story from scattered artifacts and excavation sites. 
  The first discovery of Nok artifacts occurred in 1928, when British archaeologist Bernard Fagg came across a series of terracotta figurines in central Nigeria. These artifacts, found near the village of Nok, revealed an advanced artistic style that was distinct from any previously known African culture. The sculptures depicted human figures with intricate hairstyles, elaborate jewelry, and expressive facial features, suggesting a highly developed artistic tradition. This discovery marked the beginning of a deeper exploration into the Nok civilization, leading to further excavations that uncovered tools, pottery, and evidence of early ironworking. 
  One of the most significant aspects of Nok’s discovery was its role in the history of metallurgy in Africa. Archaeological findings suggest that the Nok people were among the earliest in West Africa to practice iron smelting, a technological advancement that contributed to agricultural development and societal growth. The presence of iron tools indicates that they engaged in farming, hunting, and trade, supporting the idea that Nok society was well-organized and economically active.

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  Life Liberty & The Pursuit of...

  Gina Meyers

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  "Are you a serious chocolate lover looking for a few good recipes? Well, look no further. Cravings are satisfied with this unique, indulgent, all things chocolate cookbook. Be blissfully taken away by Chocolate Mocha Cheesecake, Chocolate Pecan Squares, Chocolate-Walnut Torte Caprese, Chocolate Covered Frogs, & a whole lot more!"

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  Leading Men in Music - Insights...

  Jene Roswell

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  Are you a fan of some high-profile male musicians, and want to know more about other highly influential men in the music industry? 
  You may have read a few biographies on some of the most influential men in music, but now you’re searching for a book that covers many great artists, all in one place. 
  Or, maybe you are familiar with all of the musicians and producers covered in this book, but you want to delve much deeper into their upbringing, their personalities, and their start in the music business... 
  Well, you’re in luck! Leading Men in Music answers all your musical questions. This book is the only reference you’ll need for facts on the top influential male musicians since the 1970s. 
  You’ll feel invested in each of these musical leaders as you learn more about them as real people, rather than celebrities. 
  You’ll not only find yourself fascinated by their music and how their career developed, but also their personal lives behind the music. 
  This book highlights the common themes of decency and generosity across all of these musical leaders and shows you how all of these men maintained high-profile and successful careers. 
  Inside Leading Men in Music, discover the facts on various artists such as Andrea Bocelli, Bob Dylan, David Bowie, Ed Sheeran, Freddie Mercury, Kenny Rogers, Michael Jackson, Rod Stewart, and much more! 
  It’s time you learned the truth about these influential and successful men of the music industry. 
  Read Leading Men in Music today and take your knowledge of the most influential men in music to the next level!

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