The Secret Lives of Color - Kassia St Clair

Star Wars Encyclopedia - Dan Brooks, Megan Crouse, Amy Richau, Amy Ratcliffe, Brandon Wainerdi, Dan Zehr, Kelly Knox, Ryder Windham, Tricia Barr, Cole Horton, Adam Bray & Daniel Wallace

Star Wars Encyclopedia
The Comprehensive Guide to the Star Wars Galaxy
Dan Brooks, Megan Crouse, Amy Richau, Amy Ratcliffe, Brandon Wainerdi, Dan Zehr, Kelly Knox, Ryder Windham, Tricia Barr, Cole Horton, Adam Bray & Daniel Wallace
Genre: Film
Price: $19.99
Publish Date: November 19, 2024
Publisher: DK
Seller: Penguin Random House LLC

Containing more than 2,200 entries from the most current Star Wars film and TV series, discover the vital facts about iconic characters, creatures, locations, vehicles, and technology from a galaxy far, far away…. - This definitive title reveals comprehensive histories of 1,200 characters, from icons like Lando Calrissian and Leia Organa to lesser-known individuals like Max Rebo and Therm Scissorpunch. - From terrifying rancors to adorable porgs, learn about more than 100 fascinating creatures. - Chart your way through the galaxy with more than 275 entries on locations, including Darth Vader’s castle on Mustafar and the mystical World Between Worlds. - Pick your method of transport from more than 275 vehicles, from the legendary Millennium Falcon to the stylish Naboo N-1 starfighter. - Get up to speed with the latest technology, including the Mandalorian’s beskar armor, Luke Skywalker’s lightsaber, and more than 275 other pieces of equipment. Produced in close collaboration with Lucasfilm, this official title is the most comprehensive reference book on the Star Wars galaxy on the market. Meticulously researched, expertly written, and stunningly illustrated, The Star Wars Encyclopedia is an indispensable guide to that devoted fans and newcomers alike will return to time and again. © & TM 2024 LUCASFILM LTD.

Chess - Bruce Pandolfini

Chess
5334 Problems, Combinations and Games
Bruce Pandolfini
Genre: Games
Price: $1.99
Publish Date: December 16, 2013
Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal
Seller: OpenRoad Integrated Media, LLC

Win at chess with practical instruction from one of the world's leading teachers! With clever strategies for more than 5000 situations and clear diagrams, Chess is for the enthusiastic novice as well as the competitor taking the game to the next level. Chess takes you through more than 5,000 unique instructional situations, many taken from actual matches, including 306 problems for checkmate in one move, 3,412 mates in two moves, 744 mates in three moves, 144 simple endgames, and 128 tournament game combinations. Organized by problem type, each combination, or game is keyed to an easy-to-follow solution at the back of the book.. More than 6,000 illustrations make it easy to see the possibilities regardless of where your pieces are on the board. The book also includes the basic rules of the game and an international bibliography. Chess is the ultimate book on winning the game.

Roblox - 99 Nights in the Woods - Luciana Priscila

Roblox - 99 Nights in the Woods
Ultimate Pro Guide
Luciana Priscila
Genre: Games
Price: $0.99
Publish Date: November 2, 2025
Publisher: World Roblox
Seller: StreetLib Srl

The forest never sleeps. It watches. It learns. And only those who master its shadows, echoes, and secrets can survive its nights.”Roblox: 99 Nights in the Woods is not just a survival game. Each night presents a psychological, strategic, and skill-based challenge. Throughout 99 nights, the player faces shadowy creatures, intricate puzzles, temporal labyrinths, and legendary bosses.This book was created for advanced players, offering:• Detailed strategies for each night.• Hidden secrets, legendary items, and secret endings.• Pro techniques for mastering shadows, echoes, clones, and temporal manipulation.• Exclusive content from Nights 100 and 101, including the Ultimate Post-Game Bonus.If you want to survive all the nights, unlock secret endings, and master the forest, this guide is your ultimate map.

Alone in Berlin - Hans Fallada

Alone in Berlin
Hans Fallada
Genre: Theater
Price: $13.99
Publish Date: April 19, 2020
Publisher: Methuen Drama
Seller: Bookwire Gesellschaft zum Vertrieb digitaler Medien mbH

A gripping portrait of life in wartime Berlin and a vividly theatrical study of how paranoia can warp a society gripped by the fear of the night-time knock on the door. Based on true events, Hans Fallada's Alone In Berlin follows a quietly courageous couple, Otto and Anna Quangel who, in dealing with their own heartbreak, stand up to the brutal reality of the Nazi regime. With the smallest of acts, they defy Hitler's rule with extraordinary bravery, facing the gravest of consequences. Translated and Adapted by Alistair Beaton (Feelgood, The Trial Of Tony Blair), this timely story of the moral power of personal resistance sees the Gestapo launch a massive hunt for the perpetrators and Otto and Anna finding themselves players in a deadly game of cat and mouse. This edition was published to coincide with the world premiere at Royal and Derngate Theatre in February 2020.

How to Win at Chess - Levy Rozman

How to Win at Chess
The Ultimate Guide for Beginners and Beyond
Levy Rozman
Genre: Games
Price: $12.99
Publish Date: October 24, 2023
Publisher: Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed
Seller: Penguin Random House LLC

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Learn chess from International Master and YouTube’s top chess teacher Levy Rozman (aka GothamChess) in this refreshing and fun guide for beginner and intermediate players. Clever and informative, How to Win at Chess teaches you everything you need to know about the game, including all the important moves and strategies to start off strong and keep you thinking several steps ahead. Full of Levy Rozman's signature charm and humor that have made him beloved by millions of fans, the first half of this unique guide introduces rising players (0-800 Elo rating) to the four key areas to consider when playing chess—openings, endings, tactics, and strategy—and the second half builds upon these core skills for more experienced players (800-1300 Elo rating). Brimming with practical and easy-to-follow tips for improving your game, How to Win at Chess includes over 500 instructional gameplay illustrations to help you better visualize the board, as well as chapter-specific QR codes for exclusive bonus content on Chessly, Rozman’s teaching platform. Whether you want to become a recreational chess player or are training to be a Grandmaster, How to Win at Chess is the perfect interactive introduction to the world of chess!

The Love Producer - Julie LaPlaca

The Love Producer
My Unscripted Journey from a Reality TV Career to My Own Happily Ever After
Julie LaPlaca
Genre: TV
Price: $13.99
Expected Publish Date: July 7, 2026
Publisher: BenBella Books
Seller: Simon & Schuster Digital Sales LLC

" For fans of reality television and those who like to understand how it’s made, the book is a real treat. It’s also a first-rate memoir—dramatic, passionate, and heartbreakingly honest." — Booklist A former Bachelor producer flips the script in this vulnerable memoir about her own journey to finding love after her job turned into a real-life rom-com. Julie LaPlaca spent years crafting some of reality TV’s most iconic and swoon worthy romances, from hot tub heartbreaks to heartfelt proposal speeches. But behind the scenes, her own love life was unraveling. The end of a five-year relationship, one too many bad dates, and months on the road left her wondering if she’d ever get the happy ending she helped curate for others. Then came the headlines. The tabloids speculated Julie was the love interest of the very Bachelor she was producing. Suddenly, her life mirrored her own creation, as she was pulled into the spotlight, started to question her feelings, and lines became blurred between her and the show’s leading man. She began to wonder: What is real, and what is fantasy? Once back behind the cameras, a mid-thirties meltdown forced her to reevaluate what is most important in life. In this candid and revealing memoir, she shares the messy fallout of her time as a producer, and her journey to reclaim the script of her love life and become her own leading lady. The Love Producer explores pop culture’s influence on romance, desire, and the idea of happily ever after. With wit and vulnerability, Julie shares stories of heartbreak, shame, aging, dating, and spiritual transformation. Readers will feel empowered to reimagine the stories we’ve been led to believe, as Julie begins to uncover a love far deeper than what you see on the screen.

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child - Parts One and Two: The Official Playscript of the Original West End Production - J.K. Rowling, John Tiffany & Jack Thorne

Harry Potter and the Cursed Child - Parts One and Two: The Official Playscript of the Original West End Production
The Official Playscript of the Original West End Production
J.K. Rowling, John Tiffany & Jack Thorne
Genre: Theater
Price: $8.99
Publish Date: July 25, 2017
Publisher: Pottermore Publishing
Seller: Pottermore Limited

The official playscript of the original West End production of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. It was always difficult being Harry Potter and it isn't much easier now that he is an overworked employee of the Ministry of Magic, a husband, and father of three school-age children. While Harry grapples with a past that refuses to stay where it belongs, his youngest son Albus must struggle with the weight of a family legacy he never wanted. As past and present fuse ominously, both father and son learn the uncomfortable truth: sometimes, darkness comes from unexpected places. The playscript for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child was originally released as a 'special rehearsal edition' alongside the opening of Jack Thorne's play in London's West End in summer 2016. Based on an original story by J.K. Rowling, John Tiffany and Jack Thorne, the play opened to rapturous reviews from theatregoers and critics alike, while the official playscript became an immediate global bestseller. This definitive and final playscript updates the 'special rehearsal edition' with the conclusive and final dialogue from the play, which has subtly changed since its rehearsals, as well as a conversation piece between director John Tiffany and writer Jack Thorne, who share stories and insights about reading playscripts. This edition also includes useful background information including the Potter family tree and a timeline of events from the Wizarding World prior to the beginning of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.

Comedy is a Grim Business - James Curtis

Comedy is a Grim Business
The Making of It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World
James Curtis
Genre: Film
Price: $9.99
Publish Date: June 30, 2026
Publisher: Emmarac Editions
Seller: James Curtis

It was the most audacious idea ever for a movie–four hours long, with two intermissions, a glittering all-star cast, and a world-class moviemaker–produced at a cost completely unheard of for, of all things, a comedy. And not just any comedy, but the comedy to end all comedies. To make such a film a reality, it would take a director with stature, assurance, and, most importantly, a deal that would effectively allow him to make whatever he wished. A man without fear, a man with a gambling spirit and a go-for-broke attitude. And, as it turned out, a man who had never before directed a comedy. Covering a span of more than sixty years, this is the incredible story of a movie unlike any other–from inspiration to gestation to funding, casting, production, international release, and, eventually, restoration. A picture so big an equally unique theater, the first of its kind in the world, had to be designed and constructed just to hold it. And then came an improbable afterlife that carried it well into the next century. The epic comedy that was "It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World" premiered amid an explosion of hard ticket roadshow attractions, movies with overtures, intermissions, reserved seats, and extravagant running times. The cast list of "Mad World" read like a who's who of twentieth century comedic greatness. Eddie "Rochester" Anderson, Milton Berle, Sid Caesar, Jimmy Durante, Buddy Hackett, Mickey Rooney, Dick Shawn, Phil Silvers, Terry-Thomas, and Jonathan Winters were among the principals, as were relative civilians Spencer Tracy, Peter Falk, Ethel Merman, and Dorothy Provine. Among those appearing in supporting parts and cameos were Jim Backus, Ben Blue, Joe E. Brown, William Demarest, Andy Devine, Paul Ford, Leo Gorcey, Sterling Holloway, Edward Everett Horton, Don Knotts, Buster Keaton, and The Three Stooges. Minta Durfee Arbuckle, the first wife of silent clown Fatty Arbuckle, worked as an extra on the picture. Jack Benny and Jerry Lewis made their appearances without billing. The success of such a movie was in no way guaranteed. Now, for the first time, "Comedy is a Grim Business" tells the whole surprising story of "It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World", the three extraordinary people at the creative center of the project, the pitfalls of attempting such a thing, the timing that was critical in making it happen, and the span of events that stretched from 1951 to the year 2014. And it's a lasting tribute to screenwriters William and Tania Rose and producer-director Stanley Kramer that "Mad World" is still convulsing audiences wherever it is shown.

Guitar Practice Guide - Gareth Evans

Guitar Practice Guide
including Physiology and Stretching exercises for Guitarists
Gareth Evans
Genre: Music
Price: $0.99
Publish Date: December 13, 2018
Publisher: Intuition Publications
Seller: Bookwire US Inc.

Learn the most effective ways to practice Improving on your guitar is as much about being aware of how you practice, as it is how much you practice. This book will show you the most effective ways to practice with advice and methods that can benefit beginner and intermediate level , while more advanced levels will find useful insights. Starting with the broader topics such as how long and how often to practice, the book gradually narrows down to specifics, from coordination, timing and practice speed to being mindful of physical and mental limitations, and to make sure our sessions are varied with different types of practice. Information is supported by references from respected scientific literature. Improve your physiology to optimize your progress Relevant physiology and how it plays a role in optimizing our improvement is covered. Unless we look after important factors away from when we practice, we aren't fully doing justice to our efforts when we do practice. Topics include the autonomic nervous system, diet, hydration, movement, light, sleep & how to improve it. Stretching Exercises Keep your hands and body mobile and pain free with thirty-four illustrated stretching exercises, body movements and massage points from neck and shoulders to fingers and thumbs.

The Complete Artist's Manual - Simon Jennings

The Complete Artist's Manual
The Definitive Guide to Painting and Drawing
Simon Jennings
Genre: Art & Architecture
Price: $3.99
Publish Date: February 18, 2014
Publisher: Chronicle Books LLC
Seller: OpenRoad Integrated Media, LLC

"Comprehensive and substantial . . . This practical text is accessible to artists of all skill levels." — Booklist   The hands-on, user-friendly painting and drawing guidance that made The Artist's Manual and The New Artist's Manual beloved classics now returns in a refreshed design and compact new package. With the same breadth of content as the originals, this updated version is packed with easy to follow instructions, including comprehensive information about all varieties of materials and tools, along with hundreds of critical techniques for mastering composition, color, line, tone, and more. Copiously illustrated with 1,300 color photos and examples from working artists, this new edition is the definitive guide for artists of every skill level looking to begin, develop, and perfect their skills. The Complete Artist's Manual is today's essential studio companion.

Modern Poker Theory - Michael Acevedo

Modern Poker Theory
Building an unbeatable strategy based on GTO principles
Michael Acevedo
Genre: Games
Price: $29.99
Publish Date: August 1, 2019
Publisher: D&B Publishing
Seller: D&B Publishing

Modern Poker Theory is a comprehensive, rigorous guide to the most important aspects of No-Limit Hold’em. It is based around an in-depth examination of what is meant by game theory optimal play (GTO) and how it can be applied at the table. Understanding GTO is fundamental to being able to make accurate poker decisions and being able to exploit players who don’t. Modern Poker Theory uses modern poker tools to develop a systematic approach to the analysis of GTO. It organizes the ideas and concepts in an intuitive manner that is totally focused to practical applications. Next time you are at a table some of the players will have studied Modern Poker Theory and some won’t. The players who have studied Modern Poker Theory will, without doubt, have a better theoretical and practical understanding of No-Limit Hold’em. They will be the favourites in the game. Make sure you are one of them. Michael Acevedo, one of the world’s leading poker theorists, is a game theory expert who is renowned for creating cutting-edge content for the world’s leading players. The production of Modern Poker Theory is the culmination of many thousands of hours of his research work with the most advanced poker software tools available. It is poker theory for the 21st century.

6-Week Drawing Course - Barrington Barber

6-Week Drawing Course
A professional programme for artists
Barrington Barber
Genre: Art & Architecture
Price: $3.99
Publish Date: November 30, 2015
Publisher: Arcturus Publishing Limited
Seller: Arcturus Publishing Limited

In this title Barrington Barber teaches the essentials of drawing, offering a six-part course that will suit absolute beginners as well as anyone who wants to improve their existing skills. Although the book is structured in six weekly lessons, the timing is flexible: readers might prefer to work through in a different order, or spend less or more time on each section. However, beginners will find it easiest to progress from start to finish.

Star Wars The Mandalorian Visual Guide - Pablo Hidalgo

Star Wars The Mandalorian Visual Guide
Pablo Hidalgo
Genre: Film
Price: $12.99
Publish Date: May 26, 2026
Publisher: DK
Seller: Penguin Random House LLC

"Fans might not realize all of the hard work, dedication, and little details that go into each and every episode of The Mandalorian, but they can catch a glimpse of that here, in this book." - Pedro Pascal Go behind the scenes with this essential companion to all three seasons of Star Wars™: The Mandalorian™ . Discover the hidden gadgets of Din Djarin's beskar armor. Learn more about the iconic child, Grogu. Discover the secrets of the Mandalorian code of honor known as the Way. Examine the functional workings of the Razor Crest . Meet the deadly Fennec Shand and the ruthless Moff Gideon, and much more. An unrivaled look inside the inner workings of Star Wars: The Mandalorian , in DK’s classic visual guide format: Official and definitive: Produced in close collaboration with Lucasfilm, this must-have guide to the Disney+ phenomenon is packed with fascinating new insights and exclusive imagery Behind-the-scenes content: Featuring newly revealed details and artwork, including two exclusive cross-section artworks of the Razor Crest and The Mandalorian’s N-1 starfighter A premium Star Wars gift: A must-have addition to the collection of Star Wars: The Mandalorian fans of all ages From the three unmissable seasons of the Disney+ series to the cinematic adventure Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu (in theatres May 22, 2026), this book is the ultimate celebration of all things Star Wars: The Mandalorian . © & ™ 2026 Lucasfilm Ltd.

Super Nintendo - Keza MacDonald

Super Nintendo
The Game-Changing Company That Unlocked the Power of Play
Keza MacDonald
Genre: Games
Price: $14.99
Publish Date: February 3, 2026
Publisher: Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
Seller: Penguin Random House LLC

An exuberant, behind-the-scenes look at the designers and the company that brought us Mario, Zelda, Pokémon, and so much more, illuminating Nintendo's singular ethos, its massive cultural impact, and the innovative solutions behind its creative triumphs “Comprehensive but never too dense, informative but approachable, and packed with an unwavering passion for Nintendo that I'd wager even the company's biggest detractors would find infectious. In short, if you want to learn about Nintendo, this is the book to do it.” —Jim Norman, Nintendo Life What magical mushroom could have turned an unassuming playing card company into one of the dominant cultural forces of the twenty-first century? In Super Nintendo, lifelong gamer and a renowned video games journalist Keza MacDonald traces Nintendo back to its quirky beginnings in 1889. Leaping from game to game, she tells the remarkable story of the people who brought us Super Mario Bros., Zelda, Pokémon, Animal Crossing, Splatoon, and more—not to mention the SNES, N64, Game Boy, Wii, Switch, and a host of other wacky gizmos—and charts the delights they’ve offered over the decades.  MacDonald draws on private interviews with icons like Shigeru Miyamoto, the creator of Mario, who continues to leave his stamp on the company, and takes readers on a trip to the secretive Nintendo HQ—making her one of the few Western journalists to have set foot inside the building. Along the way, she provides a close-up look at the company's willingness to take risks and place long-term success over short-term profits. A carousel of wonders, Super Nintendo whisks you back to the couch in the den, a controller in your hands for the very first time, staring up at a screen of infinite possibilities.

Which Lie Did I Tell? - William Goldman

Which Lie Did I Tell?
More Adventures in the Screen Trade
William Goldman
Genre: Film
Price: $14.99
Publish Date: March 7, 2000
Publisher: Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
Seller: Penguin Random House LLC

From the Oscar-winning screenwriter of All the President's Men ,  The Princess Bride , and  Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid , here is essential reading for both the aspiring screenwriter and anyone who loves going to the movies. If you want to know why a no-name like Kathy Bates was cast in Misery,  it's in here. Or why Linda Hunt's brilliant work in Maverick didn't make the final cut, William Goldman gives you the straight truth. Why Clint Eastwood loves working with Gene Hackman and how MTV has changed movies for the worse,William Goldman, one of the most successful screenwriters in Hollywood today, tells all he knows. Devastatingly eye-opening and endlessly entertaining, Which Lie Did I Tell? is indispensable reading for anyone even slightly intrigued by the process of how a movie gets made.

Ready for My Close-Up - David M. Lubin

Ready for My Close-Up
The Making of Sunset Boulevard and the Dark Side of the Hollywood Dream
David M. Lubin
Genre: Film
Price: $14.99
Publish Date: August 12, 2025
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
Seller: Hachette Digital, Inc.

For readers of Sam Wasson and Glenn Frankel, a cultural history about the making and lasting significance of Sunset Boulevard , whose piercing—and in many ways, prophetic—critiques of fame continue to resonate today. Great films are born of great collaborations, and Sunset Boulevard represents one of the most extraordinary confluences of cinematic talent in film history—but its production was surprisingly fraught, filled with unexpected twists. Why was William Holden, who had never caught fire as a leading man, hired to play Joe Gillis after the fastest‑rising star in the business dropped out at the last minute? After Mae West and Mary Pickford turned down the now iconic role of Norma Desmond, how did Billy Wilder convince Gloria Swanson, who had long been absent from Hollywood at this point, to leave her low‑paying job as a TV talk show host to join the cast? From the writers' room during Billy Wilder and Charles Brackett’s final collaboration to the moment when the film won three Academy Awards, scholar and former Rolling Stone staffer David M. Lubin takes readers on a fascinating journey through film history that proves, once and for all, why Sunset Boulevard is one of the most iconic films in cinematic history. Just in time for the film's 75th anniversary, Ready for My Closeup breathes life into a beloved masterpiece of American cinema.

Rhythm & Fire - Ralph Johnson, Questlove & Rory Pullens

Rhythm & Fire
A Life in Harmony with Earth, Wind & Fire
Ralph Johnson, Questlove & Rory Pullens
Genre: Music
Price: $19.99
Publish Date: May 26, 2026
Publisher: Diversion Publishing
Seller: Simon & Schuster Digital Sales LLC

"As a member of EWF during its heyday, Johnson was arguably the band’s most important member...A gentle reminiscence about a hard-driving pop act."— Kirkus Reviews Just as Questlove's 2026 HBO documentary Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs. That's the Weight of the World ) has reignited the band's fandom, EWF founding percussionist and vocalist Ralph Johnson shares his profound story of their rise to fame through uplifting music, the challenges of the music industry, and the iconic mega band’s mission to ascend themselves and listeners to greater heights. With 30 color photos inside! Rhythm & Fire is a roadmap of music, resilience, and reflection as Ralph Johnson digs deep to tell the motivational story of Earth, Wind & Fire, from humble roots to worldwide fame and success. Ralph began his drumming craft absorbing the vibrant energy of the ’60s and ’70s Los Angeles music culture where family and faith built the band’s strong foundation. With the aid of founding vocalist Maurice White, they swear off the era’s vices of excessive drugs and sex, instead aspiring to create powerful music of spirituality, hope, and soulfulness. Through this artistic exploration and their goal of spreading positive influence, their music propelled them around the world. While the band was as strong as Earth and ascended like the Wind, they faced their share of Fire as Ralph provides real insight into the band’s struggles (such as Maurice’s abrupt hiatus, leaving their future uncertain) and the years of personal evolution needed to reclaim their triumphs. As Ralph and the other bandmates learned to persevere individually, they found a renewed purpose and reignited the band, keeping their shining star ever bright. Ralph Johnson’s genuine and inspiring stories delve into the deeper meanings of fame, success, faith, and community, proving why, even after fifty years of Earth, Wind & Fire, the band and its message still resonates with fans around the world today.

Adult Piano Adventures All-in-One Lesson Book 1 - Nancy Faber & Randall Faber

Adult Piano Adventures All-in-One Lesson Book 1
Book with Online Audio, Video, and Support
Nancy Faber & Randall Faber
Genre: Music
Price: $15.99
Publish Date: January 1, 2002
Publisher: Faber Piano Adventures
Seller: Hal Leonard Corporation

Adult Piano Adventures enables the adult beginner to play music for pleasure while developing musical understanding. This comprehensive All-in-One book includes lessons, technique, and theory in a single volume for ease of use. Book 1 presents the fundamentals of music notation, chord playing, and musical form. The redesigned layout improves information hierarchy, putting focus on key concepts and step-by-step learning. Audio and video files may be accessed online-over two hours of instructional videos and accompaniment tracks that inspire rhythmic vitality and artistic expression. Songs include: Amazing Grace * The Can-Can * Catch a Falling Star * Danny Boy * Eine Kleine Nachtmusik * The Entertainer * Greensleeves * The Lion Sleeps Tonight * and more]

The Heroin Diaries - Nikki Sixx

The Heroin Diaries
A Year in the Life of a Shattered Rock Star
Nikki Sixx
Genre: Music
Price: $9.99
Publish Date: September 18, 2007
Publisher: MTV Books
Seller: Simon & Schuster Digital Sales LLC

In one of the most unique memoirs of addiction ever published, Mötley Crüe's Nikki Sixx shares mesmerizing diary entries from the year he spiraled out of control in a haze of heroin and cocaine, presented alongside riveting commentary from people who were there at the time, and from Nikki himself. When Mötley Crüe was at the height of its fame, there wasn't any drug Nikki Sixx wouldn't do. He spent days -- sometimes alone, sometimes with other addicts, friends, and lovers -- in a coke and heroin-fueled daze. The highs were high, and Nikki's journal entries reveal some euphoria and joy. But the lows were lower, often ending with Nikki in his closet, surrounded by drug paraphernalia and wrapped in paranoid delusions. Here, Nikki shares those diary entries -- some poetic, some scatterbrained, some bizarre -- and reflects on that time. Joining him are Tommy Lee, Vince Neil, Mick Mars, Slash, Rick Nielsen, Bob Rock, and a host of ex-managers, ex-lovers, and more. Brutally honest, utterly riveting, and shockingly moving, The Heroin Diaries follows Nikki during the year he plunged to rock bottom -- and his courageous decision to pick himself up and start living again.

You Can Draw in 30 Days - Mark Kistler

You Can Draw in 30 Days
The Fun, Easy Way to Learn to Draw in One Month or Less
Mark Kistler
Genre: Art & Architecture
Price: $12.99
Publish Date: January 4, 2011
Publisher: Balance
Seller: OpenRoad Integrated Media, LLC

Pick up your pencil, embrace your inner artist, and learn how to draw in thirty days with this step-by-step guide from an Emmy award-winning PBS host. "Sharpen your pencils and open your sketchbook; your teacher is waiting." ― The Boston Globe Drawing is an acquired skill, not a talent—anyone can learn to draw! All you need is a pencil, a piece of paper, and the willingness to tap into your hidden artistic abilities. With Emmy award-winning, longtime PBS host Mark Kistler as your guide, you'll learn the secrets of sophisticated three-dimensional renderings, and have fun along the way—in just twenty minutes a day for a month. Inside you'll find: Quick and easy step-by-step instructions for drawing everything from simple spheres to apples, trees, buildings, and the human hand and faceMore than 500 line drawings, illustrating each stepTime-tested tips, techniques, and tutorials for drawing in three-DThe nine Fundamental Laws of Drawing to create the illusion of depth in any drawingseventy-five student examples to encourage you in the process "Kistler's approach is light and fun, and rather than overwhelming with technical terminology and intimidating concepts, he instead starts you out putting pencil to paper. Within the first few pages of the book, you are already well on your way . . . The approach presented in this book works so well because you get instant results, which inspire you to continue with the process." ― Sacramento Book Review

Secrets Of Professional Tournament Poker - Jonathan Little

Secrets Of Professional Tournament Poker
The Essential Guide
Jonathan Little
Genre: Games
Price: $29.99
Publish Date: July 15, 2021
Publisher: D&B Publishing
Seller: D&B Publishing

This new, expanded, fully updated and revised, edition of 'Secrets of Professional Tournament Poker' is a landmark in poker publishing. Originally published in two volumes in 2011 and 2012 this was both a critical and commercial success. Over the last decade, the understanding of poker has changed dramatically and this new edition fully reflects current thinking on the game. This book will give readers a thorough understanding of everything they need to know about playing tournaments and Jonathan Little is undoubtedly the person best qualified to impart this information. The book is split into seven sections: 1) How Tournaments Work –This explains why tournaments are a highly profitable form of poker and examines the basic concepts that need to be mastered. 2) Playing Deep Stacked –This deals with situations where (most) players have stacks of 50 big blinds or more. All situations are dealt with including pre-flop and all three post-flop streets. There is further information on general topics at this stack depth. 3) Playing Mid Stacked –This deals with situations where the basic stack depth is between 27 and 50 big blinds. These situations are tricky because with the shorter stack, players are often going all-in. This means that very clear adjustments are required compared to the deeper stack strategies.  4) Playing Short Stacked –This section focuses on play below 27 big blinds. Now play is almost exclusively focused on the possiblity of players going all-in. Knowing the correct ranges and plays here is vital to maximise your chances for tournament survival.  5) The Late Stages –As the prospect of serious prize money looms, huge adjustments need to be made. How to play on the bubble and concepts such as risk premium and the Independent Chip Model are fundamental to maximising your chance of landing a major prize and they are all thoroughly explained. 6) Hand Examples –This will test your understanding of everything you have learnt so far. 7) Other Considerations –You can improve your tournament results by also working on your general attitude and approach. This section encompasses all the non-technical aspects of playing, including learning, the mental approach, tells and practical tips.  Jonathan Little has dedicated himself to educating players who are keen to improve their poker strategy, and in 2020, he was awarded the prestigious title of Global Poker Index “Poker Personality of the Year” – voted for by the poker-playing public. As well as being an immensely successful professional player with over $7,000,000 in live tournament cashes, Jonathan runs the highly respected coaching site pokercoaching.com. By interacting regularly with his students, he has developed a clear understanding of how to explain important concepts in a language that can be easily understood by players of all skill levels. The result is Secrets of Professional Tournament Poker – the definitive guide to modern tournament play.

Beginner's Guide to American Mah Jongg - Elaine Sandberg

Beginner's Guide to American Mah Jongg
How to Play the Game & Win
Elaine Sandberg
Genre: Games
Price: $15.99
Publish Date: January 17, 2012
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Seller: Lightning Source, LLC

Learn the fascinating game of American Mahjong with this expert guide. This affordable best-selling book is one of the only available game strategy guides that is specifically geared toward American Mahjong (Mah Jongg) and follows the official National Mah Jongg League rules. Offering first-time players an easy-to-follow guide to this complex game, A Beginner's Guide to American Mah Jongg includes simple, easy-to-follow instructions and clear diagrams to walk the reader through each step of the game, including how to select a hand, how to play and how to develop winning strategies. A key feature is the color text which clearly shows various hands and tiles. This Mahjong guide includes: Step-by-step instructions for gameplay. Hands-on "Do It" exercises Tips and quizzes for easy learning Mahjong background and history An explanation of tile symbolism Glossary of Mahjong terms A Beginner's Guide to American Mah Jongg is the perfect guide for all skill levels to learn Mahjong—from Mahjong beginners to pros.

Breaking Bad: Alchemy - Sony Pictures Television

Breaking Bad: Alchemy
Sony Pictures Television
Genre: Art & Architecture
Price: $9.99
Publish Date: July 16, 2013
Publisher: Sony Pictures Television
Seller: Sony Pictures Television Inc.

The Breaking Bad: Alchemy multi-touch book is an ownable piece of history that provides an evocative fan experience and celebrates the true legacy of the Breaking Bad series.  With over 120 pages of original content and more than 350 interactive elements, Breaking Bad: Alchemy highlights the unique visual, aural, narrative and filmic elements that make Breaking Bad one of the most magnetic series in television history.  Filled with insider behind-the-scenes secrets, stories spanning every season, including a complete series multi-touch timeline, exclusive interviews with creator Vince Gilligan and an interactive death timeline of those who met their demise, this one-of-a-kind book offers fans and newcomers a brand new way to experience the evolution of the show from the pilot and will update all the way through to the final episode.

So Gay for You - Kate Moennig & Leisha Hailey

So Gay for You
Friendship, Found Family, and the Show That Started It All
Kate Moennig & Leisha Hailey
Genre: TV
Price: $12.99
Publish Date: June 3, 2025
Publisher: St. Martin's Publishing Group
Seller: Macmillan

*AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER* An intimate, hilarious memoir of art, friendship, queerness, and found family by Kate Moennig and Leisha Hailey, stars of The L Word —including never-before-shared stories and photos from behind the scenes of the show and their personal lives. "Are you comfortable with nudity?" my manager asked. In the early 2000s, Kate Moennig and Leisha Hailey—both young artists trying to figure it all out—met at auditions for an unknown little TV show. Given that it was a show about lesbians living in Los Angeles, with the first ever ensemble cast of openly queer female characters, Kate and Leisha knew the project was going to be unlike anything else out there—that is, if it even got picked up. Then, one million people watched the premiere. The show, which came to be called The L Word , turned into a trailblazing phenomenon. Its influence on pop culture, in the political arena, and in the lives of viewers has been lasting, impactful, even life-saving. And in addition to changing the course of television history, The L Word changed Kate and Leisha's lives forever. Suddenly, they were the faces of lesbian culture in a society still hostile to queerness. And one of them wasn't even out yet. Luckily, they had each other. From their first day on set, Kate and Leisha were so inseparable that the cast joked they were like a pair of pants—you couldn't have one leg without the other. Hence the name for their branded partnership and podcast, PANTS, launched in 2020 and downloaded over twenty million times. This friendship has seen Kate and Leisha through their greatest triumphs and most painful moments, stumbling from closeted queer kids to LGBTQ+ activists, actors, podcasters, and business owners. Full of never-before-shared glimpses into the making of The L Word , Kate and Leisha's real-life loves and losses, and their experiences as queer icons, So Gay for You is a heartfelt, inspiring love letter to a ride or die friendship over the decades, and a testament to the liberating power of chosen family.

Anyone Can Draw - Barrington Barber

Anyone Can Draw
Create Sensational Artworks in Easy Steps
Barrington Barber
Genre: Art & Architecture
Price: $0.99
Publish Date: September 1, 2021
Publisher: Arcturus Publishing
Seller: Arcturus Publishing Limited

In this enjoyable drawing guide, best-selling practical art author and artist Barrington Barber takes as his starting point the belief that anyone can learn to draw well. Designed with absolute novices in mind, as well as those who would love to revive their skills, this book will enable all users to take pleasure in the activity of drawing. Sections include: • Marks and materials • Line drawing • Tonal drawing • Observation in drawing • Properties and perspective • Composition • Useful practices and projects

Long Day's Journey into Night - Eugene O'Neill

Long Day's Journey into Night
Second Edition
Eugene O'Neill
Genre: Theater
Price: $8.99
Publish Date: February 8, 2002
Publisher: Yale University Press
Seller: Yale University

Eugene O’Neill’s autobiographical play Long Day’s Journey into Night is regarded as his finest work. First published by Yale University Press in 1956, it won the Pulitzer Prize in 1957 and has since sold more than one million copies. This edition, which includes a new foreword by Harold Bloom, coincides with a new production of the play starring Brian Dennehy, which opens in Chicago in January 2002 and in New York in April. “By common consent, Long Day’s Journey into Night is Eugene O’Neill’s masterpiece. . . . The helplessness of family love to sustain, let alone heal, the wounds of marriage, of parenthood, and of sonship, have never been so remorselessly and so pathetically portrayed, and with a force of gesture too painful ever to be forgotten by any of us.”—Harold Bloom, from the foreword “Only an artist of O’Neill’s extraordinary skill and perception can draw the curtain on the secrets of his own family to make you peer into your own. Long Day’s Journey into Night is the most remarkable achievement of one of the world’s greatest dramatists.”—Jose Quintero “The play is an invaluable key to its author’s creative evolution. It serves as the Rosetta Stone of O’Neill’s life and art.”—Barbara Gelb “The definitive edition of a ‘play of old sorrow, written in tears and blood,’ as O’Neill described it in dedicating it to his wife, Carlotta.”— Boston Globe

Hot Licks for Bluegrass Guitar - Orrin Star

Hot Licks for Bluegrass Guitar
Orrin Star
Genre: Music
Price: $11.99
Publish Date: January 29, 2015
Publisher: Music Sales Limited
Seller: Music Sales Corp.

Bluegrass lead-guitar—flatpicking—is an acoustic guitar style based on the linear runs of fiddle music. It emerged less than three decades ago in the wake of the discovery that the guitar (long regarded as solely a rhythm instrument) was peculiarly suited to play fiddle lines. While flatpicking has developed impressively in the years since, so that it today includes many uniquely guitar-based sounds and techniques, it will nonetheless always remain a product of the great fiddling heritage on which it was founded. So we begin with a flatpicked fiddle-tune to help introduce these preliminaries.

Press Reset - Jason Schreier

Press Reset
Ruin and Recovery in the Video Game Industry
Jason Schreier
Genre: Games
Price: $11.99
Publish Date: May 11, 2021
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
Seller: Hachette Digital, Inc.

From the bestselling author of Blood, Sweat, and Pixels comes the next definitive, behind-the-scenes account of the video game industry: how some of the past decade's most renowned studios fell apart—and the stories, both triumphant and tragic, of what happened next. Jason Schreier's groundbreaking reporting has earned him a place among the preeminent investigative journalists covering the world of video games. In his eagerly anticipated, deeply researched new book, Schreier trains his investigative eye on the volatility of the video game industry and the resilience of the people who work in it. The business of videogames is both a prestige industry and an opaque one. Based on dozens of first-hand interviews that cover the development of landmark games—Bioshock Infinite, Epic Mickey, Dead Space, and more—on to the shocking closures of the studios that made them, Press Reset tells the stories of how real people are affected by game studio shutdowns, and how they recover, move on, or escape the industry entirely. Schreier's insider interviews cover hostile takeovers, abusive bosses, corporate drama, bounced checks, and that one time the Boston Red Sox's Curt Schilling decided he was going to lead a game studio that would take out World of Warcraft. Along the way, he asks pressing questions about why, when the video game industry is more successful than ever, it's become so hard to make a stable living making video games—and whether the business of making games can change before it's too late.

Essential Songwriter's Rhyming Dictionary - Kevin Mitchell

Essential Songwriter's Rhyming Dictionary
Learn rhymes for writing songs in all styles, from hip-hop and rock to country, blues, and jazz
Kevin Mitchell
Genre: Music
Price: $5.99
Publish Date: March 24, 2014
Publisher: Alfred Music
Seller: Alfred Music

Acclaimed by the New York Times as "part muse, part quick reference," this dictionary is an easy-to-use tool geared specifically toward the contemporary songwriter. A concise collection of the most-often used words in popular music, this enhanced format allows for fast reference with ease, while the 15,000 entries provide more than ample rhyming options.

Paris in Ruins - Sebastian Smee

Paris in Ruins
Love, War, and the Birth of Impressionism
Sebastian Smee
Genre: Art History
Price: $17.99
Publish Date: September 10, 2024
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Seller: W.W. Norton & Company, Inc.

A New York Times Book Review Editors’ Choice A Washington Post Notable Nonfiction Book of the Year "[Reveals] how the brilliance of Impressionism emerged from a backdrop of tragedy and violence.” —Ross King, author of Mad Enchantment The Pulitzer Prize–winning art critic’s gripping account of the “Terrible Year” in Paris and its monumental impact on the rise of Impressionism. From the summer of 1870 to the spring of 1871, famously dubbed the “Terrible Year” by Victor Hugo, Paris and its people were besieged, starved, and forced into surrender by Germans—then imperiled again as radical republicans established a breakaway Commune, ultimately crushed by the French Army after bloody street battles and the burning of central Paris. As renowned art critic Sebastian Smee shows, it was against the backdrop of these tumultuous times that the Impressionist movement was born—in response to violence, civil war, and political intrigue. In stirring and exceptionally vivid prose, Smee tells the story of those dramatic days through the eyes of great figures of Impressionism. Édouard Manet, Berthe Morisot, and Edgar Degas were trapped in Paris during the siege and deeply enmeshed in its politics. Others, including Pierre-August Renoir and Frédéric Bazille, joined regiments outside of the capital, while Claude Monet and Camille Pissarro fled the country just in time. In the aftermath, these artists developed a newfound sense of the fragility of life. That feeling for transience—reflected in Impressionism’s emphasis on fugitive light, shifting seasons, glimpsed street scenes, and the impermanence of all things—became the movement’s great contribution to the history of art. At the heart of it all is a love story; that of Manet, by all accounts the father of Impressionism, and Morisot, the only woman to play a central role in the movement from the start. Smee poignantly depicts their complex relationship, their tangled effect on each other, and their great legacy, while bringing overdue attention to the woman at the heart of Impressionism. Incisive and absorbing, Paris in Ruins captures the shifting passions and politics of the art world, revealing how the pressures of the siege and the chaos of the Commune had a profound impact on modern art, and how artistic genius can emerge from darkness and catastrophe.

The Blues Brothers - Daniel de Vise

The Blues Brothers
An Epic Friendship, the Rise of Improv, and the Making of an American Film Classic
Daniel de Vise
Genre: Film
Price: $9.99
Publish Date: March 19, 2024
Publisher: Grove Atlantic
Seller: Lightning Source, LLC

The story of the epic friendship between John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd, the golden era of improv, the early days of Saturday Night Live , and the making of a comedic film classic that helped shape our popular culture “They’re not going to catch us,” Dan Aykroyd, as Elwood Blues, tells his brother Jake, played by John Belushi. “We’re on a mission from God.” So opens the musical action comedy The Blues Brothers , which hit theaters on June 20, 1980. Their scripted mission was to save a local Chicago orphanage. But Aykroyd, who conceived and wrote much of the film, had a greater mission: to honor the then-seemingly forgotten tradition of rhythm and blues, some of whose greatest artists—Aretha Franklin, James Brown, John Lee Hooker, Cab Calloway, Ray Charles—made the film as unforgettable as its wild car chases. Much delayed and vastly over budget, beset by mercurial and oft drugged-out stars, The Blues Brothers opened to outraged reviews. However, in the 44 years since, it has been acknowledged a classic: it has been inducted into the National Film Registry for its cultural significance, even declared a “Catholic classic” by the Church itself, and re-aired thousands of times on television to huge worldwide audiences. It is, undeniably, one of the most significant films of the twentieth century. The story behind any classic is rich; the saga behind The Blues Brothers , as Daniel de Visé reveals, is epic, encompassing the colorful childhoods of Belushi and Aykroyd; the comedic revolution sparked by Harvard’s Lampoon and Chicago’s Second City; the birth and anecdote-rich, drug-filled early years of Saturday Night Live , where the Blues Brothers were born as an act amidst turmoil and rivalry; and, of course, the indelible behind-the-scenes narrative of how the film was made, scene by memorable scene. Based on original research and dozens of interviews probing the memories of principals from director John Landis and producer Bob Weiss to Aykroyd himself, The Blues Brothers illuminates an American masterpiece while vividly portraying the creative geniuses behind modern comedy.

The Art and Making of Arcane - Elisabeth Vincentelli & Insight Editions

The Art and Making of Arcane
Elisabeth Vincentelli & Insight Editions
Genre: Media Arts
Price: $18.99
Publish Date: December 3, 2024
Publisher: Insight Editions
Seller: Simon & Schuster Digital Sales LLC

Filled with gorgeous illustrations and concept art from the hit Netflix series, The Art and Making of Arcane is an immersive journey behind the scenes of the Emmy Award-winning Animated Series! The Art and Making of Arcane takes readers through the visual journey of Riot Games’ and Fortiche's revolutionary animated series. Featuring early art styles, evolving character designs, and jaw-dropping worldbuilding artwork, this volume is the definitive compendium of Arcane ’s creative process and vision. Arcane and League of Legends fans alike will be amazed by the visual development of fan-favorite champions, the breathtaking cityscapes of Piltover and Zaun, and the riveting inventions of hextech and Shimmer. This book includes early designs showing how characters evolved visually, gorgeous vistas of sprawling background and setting art, and interviews with over 20 key animators, writers, directors, artists, game designers, musicians, and other creators. ORIGINAL ART: Features beautiful, never-before-seen concept art that helped adapt the global blockbuster video game into a critically acclaimed animated series. EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS: Hear from the development teams at Riot Games and Fortiche on the groundbreaking process that brought the world of Runeterra into the cinematic limelight. GO BEHIND THE SCENES: Filled with both behind-the-scenes looks at the inspiration and iteration of the people and places in Arcane , breakdowns of key scenes, and a deep dive into Fortiche’s artisanal animation style, The Art and Making of Arcane chronicles the incredible work and talent that went into crafting such a dynamic and instantly iconic series.

Fundamentals of Piano Practice - Chuan C. Chang

Fundamentals of Piano Practice
Chuan C. Chang
Genre: Music
Price: $7.99
Publish Date: September 1, 2010
Publisher: Chuan C. Chang
Seller: Chang Chuan

Best book available for learning how to practice at the piano. Also explains Chromatic Scale and Tuning your own piano.  Learn Project Management which is helpful at school, work, and home. This material helps teachers and parents create "geniuses".

The Irish Dialect - Paul Meier

The Irish Dialect
Paul Meier
Genre: Performing Arts
Price: $29.99
Publish Date: July 12, 2012
Publisher: Paul Meier Dialect Services
Seller: Paul Meier Dialect Services, LC

"The Irish Dialect eBook," richly enhanced with the author’s own recorded instruction, and beautifully illustrated, is one in Paul Meier’s acclaimed accent-instruction series. Two dozen others are also available as Apple Books eBooks. No actor can go far without being cast in a role requiring this dialect, as Ireland’s drama is rich and widely staged, and Irish characters feature prominently in films, particularly period pieces set during the huge wave of Irish emigration. Or for a better bargain, get "Accents & Dialects for Stage and Screen," (available at https://books.apple.com/us/book/accents-dialects-for-stage-and-screen/id1181641700), which contains this dialect plus 26 more. Meier is one of the world’s most respected authorities on stage dialects, and is a successful dialect coach for theatre, film and voice-over. His accent and dialect instruction work is hugely popular with actors worldwide; he has coached film stars such as Tobey Maguire, Jonathan Rhys-Meyers, Mark Ruffalo, Tom Wilkinson, Jim Caviezel, Simon Baker, Louise Fletcher, and many others. Professor Meier has trained actors at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA), the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA), the North Carolina School of the Arts, and other prestigious conservatories both in his native London, and the United States, where he makes his home. Meier is a leading accent modification or "reduction” specialist too, consulting with Rosetta Stone and Learnship (formerly Global English), and coaching Fortune 500 company executives in both American English and British English. He founded and directs The International Dialects of English Archive (IDEA), the leading online source for accent recordings of real-life speakers. Meier’s system coaches the “signature sounds” of the accent/dialect and gives you fun word drills, sentences, and great audition monologues from plays and films. All sound files are embedded in the eBook. He even gives you access to recordings of native speakers and allows you to follow up with a Zoom session or earn a Paul Meier Certificate of Proficiency. Enjoy browsing the preview copy of this eBook, and then get the most widely used, fun, successful, and easy-to-follow dialect-instruction system on the market today.

Long Day's Journey Into Night: Multimedia Edition - Eugene O'Neill, William Davies King & Jessica Lange

Long Day's Journey Into Night: Multimedia Edition
Multimedia Edition
Eugene O'Neill, William Davies King & Jessica Lange
Genre: Theater
Price: $11.99
Publish Date: March 31, 2016
Publisher: Yale University Press
Seller: Yale University

The American classic—as you’ve never experienced it before. This multimedia edition, edited by William Davies King, offers an interactive guide to O’Neill’s masterpiece.       -- Hear rare archival recordings of Eugene O’Neill reading key scenes.     -- Discover O’Neill’s creative process through the tiny pencil notes in his original manuscripts and outlines.     -- Watch actors wrestle with the play in exclusive rehearsal footage.     -- Experience clips from a full production of the play.     -- Tour Monte Cristo Cottage, the site of the events in Long Day’s Journey Into Night, and Tao House,     where the play was written.     -- Delve into O’Neill’s world through photographs, letters, and diary entries. And much, much more in this multimedia eBook.

Complete Works of Ben Jonson (Illustrated) - Ben Jonson

Complete Works of Ben Jonson (Illustrated)
Ben Jonson
Genre: Theater
Price: $2.99
Publish Date: February 4, 2013
Publisher: Delphi Classics
Seller: DELPHI CLASSICS

The genius of Jacobean theatre appears here in his entirety for the first in digital print. This comprehensive eBook presents the complete works of Ben Jonson, with numerous illustrations, informative introductions and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1)   * Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Jonson’s life and works * Concise introductions to the plays and other texts * Images of how the dramas were first printed, giving your eReader a taste of the original texts * Excellent formatting of the texts * ALL 19 plays, including rare fragments and F G Waldron’s continuation of THE SAD SHEPHERD * Includes the complete masques and entertainments for the first time in digital print * Special chronological and alphabetical contents tables for the poetry * Easily locate the poems you want to read * Includes Jonson’s rare non-fiction texts * Features a special Jacobean Language glossary, providing easy access to difficult words and their definitions * Special criticism section, with essays by writers such as Samuel Taylor Coleridge and T. S. Eliot evaluating Jonson’s contribution to literature * Also includes a bonus biography – discover Jonson’s turbulent life * Scholarly ordering of texts into chronological order and literary genres   CONTENTS:   The Plays A TALE OF A TUB THE ISLE OF DOGS (LOST PLAY) THE CASE IS ALTERED EVERY MAN IN HIS HUMOUR EVERY MAN OUT OF HIS HUMOUR CYNTHIA’S REVELS THE POETASTER SEJANUS HIS FALL EASTWARD HO VOLPONE EPICOENE THE ALCHEMIST CATILINE HIS CONSPIRACY BARTHOLOMEW FAIR THE DEVIL IS AN ASS THE STAPLE OF NEWS THE NEW INN THE MAGNETIC LADY THE SAD SHEPHERD (Fragment) MORTIMER HIS FALL (Fragment)   The Masques and Entertainments THE MASQUES OF BEN JONSON   The Poetry Collections EPIGRAMS THE FOREST UNDERWOOD EUPHEME OR, THE FAIRE FAME EPITHALAMION MISCELLANEOUS POEMS   The Poems LIST OF POEMS IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER LIST OF POEMS IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER   The Non-Fiction TIMBER, OR DISCOVERIES MADE UPON MEN AND MATTER ENGLISH GRAMMAR   The Criticism NOTES ON BEN JONSON by Samuel Taylor Coleridge BEN JONSON by Jacob Feis MASQUES AND GENERAL INFLUENCE by W. W. Greg BEN JONSON by T. S. Eliot   The Biography LIFE OF BEN JONSON by Felix E. Schelling   Glossary of Jacobean Language

Rhyming Dictionary - Various Authors

Rhyming Dictionary
A Pocket Reference Guide for All Writers
Various Authors
Genre: Music
Price: $6.99
Publish Date: October 1, 2010
Publisher: Hal Leonard
Seller: Hal Leonard Corporation

The most contemporary rhyming dictionary on the market] Features more than 30,000 words encompassing standard vocabulary, proper nouns, popular expressions and more, all organized cross-phonetically to maximize word choice. Ideal for singer-songwriters, writers and poets, serious or recreational, pro or amateur]

Music - Ted Gioia

Music
A Subversive History
Ted Gioia
Genre: Music
Price: $13.99
Publish Date: October 15, 2019
Publisher: Basic Books
Seller: Hachette Digital, Inc.

A four-thousand-year history of music that reveals how songs have shifted societies and sparked revolutions.  “A dauntingly ambitious, obsessively researched labor of cultural provocation.” ― Los Angeles Times  Histories of music overwhelmingly suppress stories of the outsiders and rebels who created musical revolutions and instead celebrate the mainstream assimilators who borrowed innovations, diluted their impact, and disguised their sources. In Music: A Subversive History , Ted Gioia reclaims the story of music for the riffraff, insurgents, and provocateurs. Gioia tells a four-thousand-year history of music as a global source of power, change, and upheaval. He shows how outcasts, immigrants, slaves, and others at the margins of society have repeatedly served as trailblazers of musical expression, reinventing our most cherished songs from ancient times all the way to the jazz, reggae, and hip-hop sounds of the current day. Music: A Subversive History is essential reading for anyone interested in the meaning of music, from Sappho to the Sex Pistols to Spotify.

Harrington on Modern Tournament Poker - Dan Harrington

Harrington on Modern Tournament Poker
Dan Harrington
Genre: Games
Price: $33.99
Publish Date: May 1, 2014
Publisher: Two Plus Two Publishing
Seller: Two Plus Two Publishing

Over the last ten years, the enormous growth of interest in poker and poker tournaments has led to an intense focus on the theory of tournament poker. The result was a re-examination of old ideas and the introduction of many new ones. The fundamentals of no-limit hold em did not change, but the game was revealed to have more depth than many older players could have anticipated. As a result, no-limit hold em tournament play has evolved into a newer, tougher, faster game, and good players have had to evolve to keep up.  In Harrington on Modern Tournament Poker, Dan Harrington takes a fresh look at the world of no-limit hold em tournaments. He explains how the game is currently played, and what you ll have to do to be a successful tournament player in 2013 and beyond. The topics examined include how to play different hand types preflop, when to 3-bet and 4-bet, how to analyze the flop, turn, and river, and how to size your bets. Dan also explains how to adjust your strategy as your stack size grows and shrinks, and how to handle the new breed of super-aggressive players that you ll meet at the table (and, if you want, how to play that way yourself).  Dan Harrington won the Gold Bracelet and the World Champion Title at the Main Event of the 1995 World Series of Poker. And he was the only player in recent history to make the final table in back-to-back years 2003 and 2004 considered by cognoscenti to be the greatest accomplishment in WSOP history.

The Boston Raphael - Belinda Rathbone

The Boston Raphael
A Mysterious Painting, an Embattled Museum in an Era of Change and a Daughter's Search for the Truth
Belinda Rathbone
Genre: Art & Architecture
Price: $11.99
Publish Date: October 1, 2014
Publisher: David R. Godine, Publisher
Seller: OpenRoad Integrated Media, LLC

The discovery of a previously unknown painting by an Italian Renaissance master, and how it went from media sensation to career-ending scandal. On the eve of its centennial celebrations in December 1969, the Boston Museum of Fine Arts announced the acquisition of an unknown and uncatalogued painting attributed to Raphael. Boston's coup made headlines around the world. Soon afterward, an Italian art sleuth began investigating the details of the painting's export from Italy, challenged the museum's right to ownership. Simultaneously, experts on both sides of the Atlantic lined up to debate the artwork's very authenticity. While these contests played themselves out on the international stage, the crisis deepened within the museum as its charismatic director, Perry T. Rathbone, faced the most challenging crossroads of his thirty-year career. The facts about the forces that converged on the museum, and how they led to Rathbone's resignation as director, is only now fully revealed in this compelling, behind-the-scenes story that reveals how the art world, media, and museums work. This is for anyone who relishes stories of the business of art. Praise for The Boston Raphael "Perhaps the most exciting book on the art world since Jonathan Harr's The Lost Painting. " ― The Boston Globe "In the compelling story of her father, Perry Rathbone, and the years when he was the elegant and revolutionary director of the Boston Museum of Fine Arts, Belinda Rathbone evokes our country's most glamorous years . . .   The Boston Raphael is a combination of personal memoir and rich, deliciously detailed history that will keep you turning the pages." ―Susan Cheever

Other Desert Cities - Jon Robin Baitz

Other Desert Cities
A Play
Jon Robin Baitz
Genre: Theater
Price: $12.99
Publish Date: November 15, 2011
Publisher: Grove Press
Seller: OpenRoad Integrated Media, LLC

A political family confronts its dark history in this Pulitzer Prize-finalist play "with gleaming dialogue [and] tantalizing hints of a dangerous mystery" (Ben Brantley, The New York Times ).   Winner of the Outer Critics Circle Award for Outstanding New Off-Broadway Play   Brooke Wyeth hasn't been home to visit her parents in years. But now she's back in Palm Springs for Christmas, and she has a startling announcement to make. Brooke is about to publish a detailed and intimate family memoir—one that will open a wound her politically prominent parents don't want reopened.   First appearing on Broadway in a hit production starring Stacy Keach and Stockard Channing, Other Desert Cities "examine[s] the fractiousness of American politics through the prism of one family" (David Rooney, Hollywood Reporter ).

Art - Susie Hodge

Art
Everything You Need to Know About the Greatest Artists and Their Works
Susie Hodge
Genre: Art History
Price: $4.99
Publish Date: February 6, 2014
Publisher: Quercus Publishing
Seller: Hachette Digital, Inc.

Art introduces readers to 100 of the world's most important artists and their paintings, from the 13th century to the modern era. Works by artists including Caravaggio, Vermeer, van Gogh and Warhol are reproduced in superb high quality, arranged chronologically and set in their historical context by Susie Hodge's concise and readable narrative. Including explanations of key periods in art history - from the Early Renaissance to Dutch Realism, and from Rococo to Pop Art - a guide to the world's best art galleries and a helpful glossary of key terms, this is the perfect book for any art lover.

Gloria (TCG Edition) - Branden Jacobs-Jenkins

Gloria (TCG Edition)
Branden Jacobs-Jenkins
Genre: Theater
Price: $9.99
Publish Date: August 25, 2020
Publisher: Theatre Communications Group
Seller: Lightning Source, LLC

“The bitingly funny and fierce Gloria is one of the year’s best shows…Gloria is an adrenaline rush of a show, but it also makes you think. Let’s just say it hits the bull’s-eye.” —Elisabeth Vincentelli, New York Post “Funny, blistering tragicomedy…along with a delightfully omnipresent, biting wit…You’ll be unsettled by Gloria, perhaps even haunted.” —Peter Marks, Washington Post An ambitious group of editorial assistants at a prestigious Manhattan-based literary magazine are each chasing the same dream: a life as successful writers—and to get out of their cubicles before they turn thirty. When a regular day at the office suddenly becomes anything but, the stakes for who will get to tell the career-making story are higher than ever.

50 Years of Rolling Stone - Rolling Stone LLC

50 Years of Rolling Stone
The Music, Politics and People that Shaped Our Culture
Rolling Stone LLC
Genre: Music
Price: $21.99
Publish Date: May 16, 2017
Publisher: ABRAMS
Seller: OpenRoad Integrated Media, LLC

A brilliant album of interviews, photographs, feature articles, and exposés from the magazine that's chronicled music and culture since 1967. Rolling Stone has been a leading voice in journalism, cultural criticism, and—above all—music for over five decades. This landmark book documents the magazine's rise to prominence as the voice of rock and roll and a leading showcase for era-defining photography. From the 1960s to today, the book offers a decade-by-decade exploration of American music and history. Interviews with rock legends—Bob Dylan, Mick Jagger, Kurt Cobain, Bruce Springsteen, and more—appear alongside iconic photographs by Baron Wolman, Annie Leibovitz, Mark Seliger, and others. With feature articles, excerpts, and exposés by such quintessential writers as Hunter S. Thompson, Matt Taibbi, and David Harris, it's an irresistible greatest-hits collection from the magazine that has defined American music for generations. "Documenting the magazine's rise from humble beginnings in a tiny office in San Francisco, the book includes interviews with artists such as Bob Dylan, the Beastie Boys and Adele, images from iconic photographers including Annie Leibovitz and sparking prose from the likes of Hunter S. Thompson." — Daily Mail

Far Away - Caryl Churchill

Far Away
Caryl Churchill
Genre: Theater
Price: $11.99
Publish Date: November 15, 2012
Publisher: Nick Hern Books
Seller: Faber and Faber

A brilliant and unsettling play from one of the UK's leading dramatists. At the opening of the play, a young girl is questioning her aunt about having seen her uncle hitting people with an iron bar; by the end, several years later, the whole world is at war - including birds and animals. Caryl Churchill's play Far Away is a howl of anguish at the increasing – and increasingly accepted – levels of inhumanity in a world seemingly perpetually involved in conflict. The play was first performed at the Royal Court Jerwood Theatre Upstairs, London, in November 2000.

The Jaws Log - Carl Gottlieb

The Jaws Log
Carl Gottlieb
Genre: Film
Price: $14.99
Publish Date: June 3, 2010
Publisher: Dey Street Books
Seller: OpenRoad Integrated Media, LLC

A behind-the-scenes account of the making of the 1975 classic film Jaws , from the movie's co-screenwriter Carl Gottlieb. "[An] artful, detailed, and very funny account of the making of this motion-picture phenomenon. It's not only entertaining and insightful, but it also truly enhances one's appreciation of remarkable filmmaker's achievement." —Rob Reiner Winner of three Oscars and the highest-grossing film of its time, Jaws was a phenomenon, and this is the only book on how twenty-six-year-old Steven Spielberg transformed Peter Benchley's number-one bestselling novel into the classic film it became. Hired by Spielberg as a screenwriter to work with him on the set while the movie was being made, Carl Gottlieb, an actor and writer, was there throughout the production that starred Roy Scheider, Robert Shaw, and Richard Dreyfuss. After filming was over, with Spielberg's cooperation, Gottlieb chronicled the extraordinary yearlong adventure in The Jaws Log , which was first published in 1975 and has sold more than two million copies. This expanded edition includes a photo section, an introduction by Benchley, and an afterword by Gottlieb that gives updates about the people and events involved in the film, ultimately providing a singular portrait of a famous movie and inspired moviemaking. "Easily the greatest 'making-of' book ever written, with its combination of humor, insight, and suspense of a production gone haywire." —Rod Lurie, director of The Contender and The Last Castle "The 'making-of' of story is nearly as good as the film itself. . . . [Gottlieb's] behind-the-scenes account of the production is riveting." —Peter Biskind, author of Easy Riders, Raging Bulls

Quiero Tocar el Acordeón: Nivel 1 - Victor Barba

Quiero Tocar el Acordeón: Nivel 1
Victor Barba
Genre: Music
Price: $12.99
Publish Date: September 10, 2015
Publisher: Mel Bay Publications, Inc.
Seller: Mel Bay Publications, Inc.

Escrito totalmente en Español, Quiero Tocar el Acordeón, del reconocido autor Victor M. Barba, es el mejor libro para aprender a tocar acordeón de botones de tres hileras. Contiene muchos adornos de introducciones y finales, escalas dobles y sencillas canciones originales, y ritmos de todo tipo- incluyendo norteño, corrido, cumbia, grupera y más. Cada ejemplo y canción viene con los nombres de las notas para hacerlo más facil, y tiene un sistema totalmente nuevo de tablatura y gráfica para acordeón de tres hileras. Junto con el online audio, podrás aprender muy facil y rápido. Sin tanto que leer y con muchos ejemplos para tocar, Quiero Tocar el Acordeón forma parte único de la serie Easy Music School y Mel Bay Publications. Incluye online audio con todos los ejemplos.

A Geometry of Music - Dmitri Tymoczko

A Geometry of Music
Harmony and Counterpoint in the Extended Common Practice
Dmitri Tymoczko
Genre: Music
Price: $72.99
Publish Date: March 21, 2011
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Seller: The Chancellor, Masters and Scholars of the University of Oxford trading as Oxford University Press

How is the Beatles' "Help!" similar to Stravinsky's "Dance of the Adolescents?" How does Radiohead's "Just" relate to the improvisations of Bill Evans? And how do Chopin's works exploit the non-Euclidean geometry of musical chords? In this groundbreaking work, author Dmitri Tymoczko describes a new framework for thinking about music that emphasizes the commonalities among styles from medieval polyphony to contemporary rock. Tymoczko identifies five basic musical features that jointly contribute to the sense of tonality, and shows how these features recur throughout the history of Western music. In the process he sheds new light on an age-old question: what makes music sound good? A Geometry of Music provides an accessible introduction to Tymoczko's revolutionary geometrical approach to music theory. The book shows how to construct simple diagrams representing relationships among familiar chords and scales, giving readers the tools to translate between the musical and visual realms and revealing surprising degrees of structure in otherwise hard-to-understand pieces. Tymoczko uses this theoretical foundation to retell the history of Western music from the eleventh century to the present day. Arguing that traditional histories focus too narrowly on the "common practice" period from 1680-1850, he proposes instead that Western music comprises an extended common practice stretching from the late middle ages to the present. He discusses a host of familiar pieces by a wide range of composers, from Bach to the Beatles, Mozart to Miles Davis, and many in between. A Geometry of Music is accessible to a range of readers, from undergraduate music majors to scientists and mathematicians with an interest in music. Defining its terms along the way, it presupposes no special mathematical background and only a basic familiarity with Western music theory. The book also contains exercises designed to reinforce and extend readers' understanding, along with a series of appendices that explore the technical details of this exciting new theory.

The Director's Craft - Katie Mitchell

The Director's Craft
A Handbook for the Theatre
Katie Mitchell
Genre: Theater
Price: $39.99
Publish Date: August 18, 2008
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Seller: Taylor & Francis Group

The Director’s Craft is a unique and completely indispensable step-by-step guide to directing for the stage. Written by one of the most adventurous and respected directors working today, this book will be an essential item in every student and practitioner’s kitbag. It provides detailed assistance with each aspect of the varied challenges facing all theatre directors, and does so with startling clarity. It will inspire everyone, from the beginner just starting out to the experienced practitioner looking to reinvigorate their practice. Katie Mitchell shares and explains the key practical tools she uses to approach her work with both actors, production teams, and the text itself. She addresses topics such as: the ideas that underpin a play’s text preparing improvizations Twelve Golden Rules for working with actors managing the transition from rehearsal room to theatre analyzing your work after a run has ended. Each chapter concludes with a summary of its critical points, making this an ideal reference work for both directors and actors at any stage of their development.

Betting on Horse Racing For Dummies - Richard Eng

Betting on Horse Racing For Dummies
Richard Eng
Genre: Games
Price: $15.99
Publish Date: November 21, 2022
Publisher: Wiley
Seller: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

Betting on Horse Racing For Dummies is packed with information that teaches you the ins and outs of the racetrack. You’ll learn how to improve your odds, avoid common betting mistakes, and just plain have fun at the races. This is a spectator’s easy-to-understand guide, so you’ll have no trouble identifying the racing breeds with their strengths and weaknesses, sizing up the jockey, understanding the importance and role of a trainer, placing bets, managing money, and beyond. Can’t make it to the track? No worries! You’ll get the scoop on online betting with off track betting sites and apps. This update covers the latest changes in the betting world and in the racing world, so you’ll know just what you’re wagering. Learn about the different types of horse racing Discover and identify the best racing breeds Know your jockeys and trainers Make smart wagers and manage your funds For beginning betters, Betting on Horse Racing For Dummies is your ticket to well informed wagers and a winning edge. Already know the ropes? You’ll love the market trends and insider tips you’ll find inside.