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By David Salle. 2016
Collection of thirty-three essays, some previously published, exploring contemporary art by profiling artists, specific works, and broader questions of the…
place of art in the world. Discusses the mechanics that make a particular piece work and those that cause the work to fail as a piece of art. 2016By Robert Joustra, Alissa Wilkinson. 2016
Using lessons provided by television shows like Battlestar Galactica, Game of Thrones, and The Walking Dead, the author discusses ways…
to navigate the intersection of religion and politics while retaining a Christian identity. Examines philosophy, linguistics, and theology. 2016By Lawrence Harbison. 2014
Editor and theater critic presents a collection of dramatic monologues fitting for men between eighteen and thirty-five. Selections come from…
contemporary works and are intended for use in classes and at auditions. Includes character descriptions, situation setups, tone, and stage directions. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 2014By Manjula Martin. 2017
Thirty-three essays and interviews about making a career and living from writing. Contributors include Cheryl Strayed, Susan Orlean, Alexander Chee,…
Yiyun Li, Roxane Gay, Malinda Lo, Nick Hornby, Daniel José Older, Jennifer Weiner, and more. Topics cover breaking in, writing fiction and nonfiction, budgeting money, and everyday practicalities. 2017By Peter Ackroyd. 2016
Novelist and biographer tackles the life of the famous director, known as a master of suspense. Looks at Hitchcock's childhood…
and how it might have influenced his dark cinematic vision. Each of his films is examined, with behind-the-scenes stories. 2015By Lawrence Harbison. 2014
Editor and theater critic presents a collection of dramatic monologues fitting for women between eighteen and thirty-five. Selections come from…
contemporary works and are intended for use in classes and at auditions. Includes character descriptions, situation setups, tone, and stage directions. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 2014By Shana Knizhnik, Irin Carmon. 2015
Profile of the life of Supreme Court justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg (born 1933) and popular culture representations of her. Discusses…
her early life growing up in Brooklyn, her legal and judicial career, family life, commitment to and fight for women's rights, and relationships with her fellow justices. Bestseller. 2015By Donna Druchunas. 2015
Guide to the basics of knitting socks. Discusses considerations for choosing yarn, needle choice, determining sock fit and sizing, the…
parts of the sock, which direction to knit the sock--up from the toe, or down from the cuff, with specific techniques for each--knitting two socks at once, and more. 2015By Francine Prose. 2015
Author of Lovers at the Chameleon Club, Paris 1932 (DB 79323) profiles the life of modern art advocate Peggy Guggenheim…
(1898-1979). Discusses the influence of her Jewish heritage on her life; the artists she championed, including Jackson Pollock and Man Ray; and her at times chaotic personal life. 2015By Matthew Battles. 2015
An exploration of the origins and hidden structures of the written word around the world and across history. Beginning with…
traces in clay and continuing to photon traces on screens, the author discusses the many complexities of language in its written form. 2015By Jonathan Scott, Drew Scott. 2016
Identical twin brothers and stars of television show Property Brothers, among other home improvement shows, share lessons they have learned…
as they built their real-estate business. Discuss purchasing properties, home renovation, and selling a home--including determining a budget, identifying contractors, and staging design. Bestseller. 2016By Maura Reilly, Linda Nochlin. 2015
Collection of essays and writings from the 1970s to the 2010s about women artists, by professor of art and art…
history. Includes profiles of Miriam Schapiro, Florine Stettheimer, Mary Cassatt, Deborah Kass, Cecily Brown, and Natalie Frank, among others. Discusses feminism, a woman's place in public space, and more. 2015By Christy Wampole. 2015
Collection of fourteen essays by American-born French and Italian professor explores American culture of the late twentieth and early twenty-first…
centuries. Explores cultivated lifestyles such as "hipsterism," communication between generations, regional influences on expression such as "southern niceness," and the ways feminism is expressed in the movie Labyrinth, among other subjects. 2015By Kip Thorne, Kip S Thorne. 2014
Theoretical physicist Kip Thorne, scientific advisor for Christopher Nolan's film Interstellar, guides readers through the science at work throughout the…
movie. Chapters provide context for each of the film's scientific concepts, in addition to explaining the theory and mechanics of such subjects as wormholes, planet dynamics, and quantum gravity. 2014By David Henry. 2013
The life and career of African American comedian Richard Pryor. Pryor grew up in a Peoria, Illinois, brothel before going…
on to be a hugely successful entertainer. Explores his career in stand-up and films, his successes and failures, and his many personal demons. Strong language and descriptions of sex. 2013By Mickey Hess, Buddha Monk. 2014
Musician and friend of Ol' Dirty Bastard, Monk--with English professor Hess--details the life of the cofounder of the Wu-Tang Clan.…
Details ODB's childhood in Brooklyn, his work with Wu-Tang Clan, his solo musical efforts, and the challenges he faced before his early death by drug overdose. Some strong language. 2014By Jandy Nelson. 2014
Once close, sixteen-year-old twins Jude and her brother Noah barely speak to each other following a tragedy. But time and…
new relationships begin to mend their lives. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. For senior high and older readers. 2014By Samantha Bell, Nikole Brooks Bethea. 2015
Discusses the science behind bridge collapses and their effects. Examines historical bridge failures, explains how bridges are designed and built,…
and shows how scientists and engineers are working to prevent future collapses. For grades 3-6. 2015By Sam Maggs. 2015
Associate editor for the pop-culture website "The Mary Sue" discusses what it means to be a fan of things that…
tend to presume a white and male orientation. Provides tips for those beginning to explore fandoms, and examines the intersection of feminism and fandom. Some strong language. 2015An overview of how the music industry has changed with the rise of digital technologies. Format wars, courtroom battles, and…
the rise of the pirate culture are all examined, with close-ups of key figures who changed the way music is consumed. 2015