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  Glossy - The inside story of Vogue

  Nina-Sophia Miralles

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  Vogue magazine started, like so many great things do, in the spare room of someone's house. But unlike other such makeshift projects that flare up then fizzle away, Vogue burnt itself onto our cultural consciousness. 
   
   
   
  Today, 128 years later, Vogue spans twenty-two countries, has an international print readership upwards of twelve million, and nets over sixty-seven million monthly online users. Uncontested market leader for a century, it is one of the most recognizable brands in the world and a multi-million dollar money-making machine. It is not just a fashion magazine, it is the establishment. But what—and more importantly who—made Vogue such an enduring success? 
   
   
   
  Glossy will answer this question and more by tracing the previously untold history of the magazine, from its inception as a New York gossip rag, to the sleek, corporate behemoth we know now. This will be a biography of Vogue in every sense of the word, taking the listener through three centuries, two world wars, plunging failures, and blinding successes, as it charts the story of the magazine and those who ran it.

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  Playing To Lose - How a...

  Ariel Anderssen

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  In this bold and intimate memoir Ariel Anderssen charts her journey from a strict religious upbringing as a Jehovah’s Witness to her current position as one of the most widely recognised BDSM performers in the world. Her route between the two includes a period as a wretchedly miserable, teenage political activist, a phase touring with a Christian theatre group, and accidentally discovering a talent for posing for art nude photography. This surprising and unconventional career path led her to a life-altering introduction to BDSM-themed erotic artwork and a whole world she never imagined existing. 
  This is a book about BDSM, and about sexuality, but most of all it is about one woman’s struggle for self-acceptance and the rewards that come from confronting who you are with honesty and compassion. 
  TRIGGER WARNING: this book contains descriptions of sexual violence that some readers may find upsetting 
  'In Playing to Lose, Ariel Anderssen creates an erudite and witty insight into the world of BDSM modelling, but more than that, it is a deeply felt exploration of freedom: what it takes to be free, and what it looks like' 
   Ali Millar, author of The Last Days 
  'Moving and heartfelt, an utterly brilliant whirlwind of a book'  
  Rebecca Reid, author of The Power of Rude 
  'Often hilarious, frequently moving, sometimes disturbing and even harrowing, above all fearlessly honest, Playing to Lose guides us through a journey from repression to liberation that may well liberate the reader too. It’s a brave book by a brave writer, full of challenges and insights. Like all good writing, it makes us look again at things we thought we knew or took for granted, and to some readers it may reveal a world they never knew existed or one they hoped was real'  
  Ramsey Campbell, author of The Lonely Lands

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  The Shortest History of Music -...

  Andrew Ford

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  No art form is as widely discussed—or as readily available—as music. With the click of just a few buttons, modern humans can decide what they think of the brand-new Beyoncé just as quickly as they can form opinions on Brahms or the Beatles or Bob Dylan. But things weren't always this way. In this brisk, breakneck history, award-winning musician and broadcaster Andrew Ford dives into the constant evolutions and reinventions that have led to the popularity and accessibility of modern music. Ford explores: 
   
   
   
  ● Why playing history's earliest example of notated music—clay tablets from 1400 BCE Syria—doesn't produce a consistent sound 
   
   
   
  ● How colonization and the slave trade led to one region in West Africa having an unparalleled influence on world music 
   
   
   
  ● How clerical and royal support allowed early composers to invent the symphony 
   
   
   
  ● What leads humans to make music in the first place—and why music plays such a massive role in our culture. 
   
   
   
  The Shortest History of Music takes us on a lively tour through several thousands of years of music history, tracing our relationship with this essential art and allowing us to freshly appreciate and understand music today.

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  Mama's Feel Good Louisiana Style...

  Gina Meyers

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  Title summary"What happens when a group of friends gets together every afternoon at Olivia’s mothers’ Mama’s Feel Good Louisiana Kitchen in Baton Rouge? Mama’s Feel Good Louisiana Kitchen Restaurant is the backdrop for a group of students from the Episcopal School in Baton Rouge to express their concerns over the New Orleans Oil Spill. Stay tuned for more information. Inside, Mama’s Feel Good Louisiana Style Kitchen, You will find recipes for Marvelous Muffuletta Sandwich, French terms and terminology, Parisian Consume, Caesar Salad, Crepes Suzette, a special children’s tale, entitled: Why Frogs Live In Longs, and so much more! Bon Appetite! Also, hear from high school Freshman Lauren Meyers in her essay, The Past Brings Pain, the Future Brings Hope: The Gulf Oil Spill, Its Affects and Consequences."

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  Tap Talk Tidbits and Tips for...

  Bernard M. Patten

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  If you're looking for an old-fashioned honest chapbook about the experience of being an amateur tap dancer, look no further. Welcome to the world's first and only tap book written by a student of the art-not a teacher, a studio owner, or an expert. Delve into these real-life tap adventures and let them inspire you to bring the magic of the dance into your own life. This humble chapbook will open your mind to the world of this unique form of dance in ways that only a student of the art could. 
  Tap Talk, Tidbits, and Tips for Dilettante Tappers will help your brain direct your heart, nerves, muscles, sinew, and soul to serve your tap-dancing goals and increase your tapping fun. Here you will find ideas, suggestions, and discussions about tap, including the fundamental idea that dance is mainly a task of the mind and not just the body. Dr. Patten shows us how the brain and memory benefit hugely from learning dance, backed up by real psychological studies and personal experience with the Silver Star Tappers of Pasadena, Texas. 
  So, quit delaying, and read what amounts to a satisfying mix of deep scientific fact, real research results, tap tips, tap talk, chit-chat, chatter, and amusing anecdotes. Whet your appetite, and get a head's up on what to expect from tap dancing should you decide to give it a try.

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  Digital Photography - Pixel...

  Owen Jones

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  I hope that you will embark on an exhilarating journey through the lens with ”Digital Photography”. In this dynamic guide, the world of pixels and creativity converges to unravel the secrets of capturing and crafting stunning images. Whether you`re a novice seeking a solid foundation or an experienced snapper craving advanced insights, this book serves as your compass in the ever-evolving landscape of digital imaging. 
  Explore the nuances of composition, lighting, and post-processing as we demystify the art and science behind compelling photographs. From the basics of camera settings to the intricacies of advanced techniques, “Digital Photography” is designed to empower you with the knowledge and skills needed to turn moments into timeless visual stories. 
  Join us on this captivating exploration where technology meets artistry, pixels transform into narratives, and every click is an opportunity to create magic through the lens. Let the journey begin – where every image has a story, and every story is waiting to be told.

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