The official companion to the Masterpiece presentation on PBS, Victoria delves into the private writings of the young Queen Victoria, painting a vivid picture of the personal life of one of England’s greatest monarchs.
Thursday, March 16, 2017
Monday, March 13, 2017
Bad Girls Throughout History: 100 Remarkable Women Who Changed the World and MOMENTARY: The Art of Ilya Kuvshinov
Aphra Behn, first female professional writer. Sojourner Truth, activist and abolitionist. Ada Lovelace, first computer programmer. Marie Curie, first woman to win the Nobel Prize. Joan Jett, godmother of punk. The 100 revolutionary women highlighted in this gorgeously illustrated book were bad in the best sense of the word: they challenged the status quo and changed the rules for all who followed.
Thursday, March 9, 2017
We'll Always Have Casablanca - The Life, Legend, and Afterlife of Hollywood's Most Beloved Movie
For the 75th anniversary of its premiere the incredible story of how Casablanca was made and why it remains the most beloved of Hollywood films.
Casablanca was first released in 1942, just two weeks after the city of Casablanca itself surrendered to American troops led by General Patton.
Monday, March 6, 2017
National Geographic The Photo Ark - One Man's Quest to Document the World's Animals
This lush book of photography represents National Geographic's Photo Ark, a major cross-platform initiative and lifelong project by photographer Joel Sartore to make portraits of the world's animals especially those that are endangered. His powerful message, conveyed with humor, compassion, and art: to know these animals is to save them.
Thursday, March 2, 2017
Portraits of Courage - A Commander in Chief's Tribute to America's Warriors
A vibrant collection of oil paintings and stories by President George W. Bush honoring the sacrifice and courage of America’s military veterans. With Forewords by former First Lady Laura Bush and General Peter Pace, 16th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Monday, February 27, 2017
Wildly into the Dark: Typewriter Poems and the Rattlings of a Curious Mind and Structures: Or Why Things Don't Fall Down
The most intimate and eclectic poetry collection yet from bestselling author and online sensation Tyler Knott Gregson
With loyal fans around the world and across the internet, Tyler Knott Gregson is reinventing poetry for a new generation, using Instagram and Tumblr to reach readers where they are.
Thursday, February 23, 2017
Easy Origami (Dover Origami Papercraft)over 30 simple projects and The ARRL Ham Radio License Manual
Here is a collection of 32 simple projects for novice origami hobbyists clearly illustrated and with easy-to-follow instructions that even beginning papercrafters can follow with success. Subjects range from an ultra-simple hat, cup, and pinwheel to the more challenging (but still unintimidating) penguin, pelican, and piano.
Monday, February 20, 2017
This Life I Live - One Man's Extraordinary, Ordinary Life and the Woman Who Changed It Forever
The story she said he was born to write.
Her story. His story. The love story of Joey and Rory.
By inviting so many into the final months of Joey’s life as she battled cancer, Joey and Rory Feek captured hearts around the world with how they handled the diagnosis; the inspiring, simple way they chose to live; and how they loved each other every step of the way. But there is far more to the story.
Thursday, February 16, 2017
Netter's Anatomy Coloring Book - with Student Consult Access, 2e (Netter Basic Science) and ABC Keyboard Stickers
2015 BMA Medical Book Awards Highly Commended in Basic and Clinical Sciences Category! Learn and master anatomy with ease, while having fun, through the unique approach of Netter’s Anatomy Coloring Book, 2nd Edition.
Monday, February 13, 2017
The Curated Closet - A Simple System for Discovering Your Personal Style and Building Your Dream Wardrobe
Is your closet jam-packed and yet you have absolutely nothing to wear? Can you describe your personal style in one sentence? If someone grabbed a random piece from your closet right now, how likely is it that it would be something you love and wear regularly?
Thursday, February 9, 2017
La La Land - Music from the Motion Picture Soundtrack and Teach Yourself to Play Guitar: A Quick and Easy Introduction for Beginners
(Piano/Vocal/Guitar Songbook). Written and directed by Damien Chazelle, La La Land tells the story of Mia Emma Stone , an aspiring actress, and Sebastian Ryan Gosling , a dedicated jazz musician, who are struggling to make ends meet in a city known for crushing hopes and breaking hearts.
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