The Secret Lives of Color - Kassia St Clair

Only What's Necessary - Chip Kidd & Geoff Spear

Only What's Necessary
Charles M. Schulz and the Art of Peanuts
Chip Kidd & Geoff Spear
Genre: Art & Architecture
Price: $1.99
Publish Date: October 20, 2015
Publisher: ABRAMS Comic Arts
Seller: OpenRoad Integrated Media, LLC

Drawn from the archives of the Charles M. Schulz Museum, an in-depth look at Peanuts with a "wealth of original art" ( The New York Times ). Charles M. Schulz believed that the key to cartooning was to take out the extraneous details and leave in only what's necessary. For fifty years, from October 2, 1950, to February 13, 2000, Schulz wrote and illustrated  Peanuts , the single most popular and influential comic strip in the world. In all, 17,897 strips were published, making it "arguably the longest story ever told by one human being," according to Robert Thompson, professor of popular culture at Syracuse University. For  Only What's Necessary: Charles M. Schulz and the Art of Peanuts , renowned designer Chip Kidd was granted unprecedented access to the extraordinary archives of the Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center in Santa Rosa, California. Reproducing the best of the  Peanuts  newspaper strip, all shot from the original art by award-winning photographer Geoff Spear,  Only What's Necessary  also features exclusive, rare, and unpublished original art and developmental work—much of which has never been seen before. "Glorious…equal parts museum and monument, a masterwork of curatorial rigor and an affectionate homage."— Brain Pickings

I'll Believe in Anything - Jacob Tierney & Rachel Reid

I'll Believe in Anything
The Making of Heated Rivalry Season 1 (The Annotated Scripts)
Jacob Tierney & Rachel Reid
Genre: Performing Arts
Price: $15.99
Expected Publish Date: October 13, 2026
Publisher: Little, Brown and Company
Seller: Hachette Digital, Inc.

From Jacob Tierney, the creator of Heated Rivalry , in partnership with Brendan Brady and Accent Aigu, comes an official and complete collection of annotated scripts for the biggest cultural sensation of the year, with all new exclusive behind-the-scenes content. Based on Rachel Reid's blockbuster Game Changers book series, Heated Rivalry premiered on Crave and HBO in late 2025 and immediately took the world by storm. I'll Believe in Anything takes readers behind the curtain, showing how Tierney, his producing partner Brendan Brady, and the entire Accent Aigu team drew on a deep reverence for Reid's work, impeccable casting, clever sets and costume design, and thoughtful sex scene choreography to both rewrite the playbook for adapting romance novels to the screen and obliterate the long-held misconception that queer love stories have limited appeal. I'll Believe in Anything answers all the questions fans of this groundbreaking series have been asking. How did Tierney interweave Ilya and Shane's rivalry with Scott and Kip's love story to create the ultimate television moment? Where did the idea for that incredible Canadian Olympic fleece originate? And what does it look like for a full team, led by Tierney and Brady, to plan, choreograph, and film some of the best sex scenes in television history? Featuring annotations on scene directions, intimacy choreography, costume insights, and more, alongside Tierney's never-before-seen scripts, this book gives fans a brand-new way to come to the cottage!

Parks and Rec - Jennifer Keishin Armstrong

Parks and Rec
The Underdog TV Show That Lit'rally Inspired a Vision for a Better America
Jennifer Keishin Armstrong
Genre: TV
Price: $1.99
Publish Date: April 7, 2026
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
Seller: Penguin Random House LLC

From the New York Times bestselling author of Seinfeldia , the definitive story of the creation and legacy of Parks and Recreation , with exclusive interview content from its cast, crew, and creators More than fifteen years after Parks and Recreation premiered, it has become a streaming staple. It’s beloved for its jokes, characters, and expressions—the show even created a now widely observed holiday, Galentine’s Day. How did it all happen and how did the show transform from a ratings disappointment into a cult classic? Pop culture historian Jennifer Keishin Armstrong reveals all this and more in the authoritative history of the show, which is as full of humor, optimism, and heart as Parks and Recreation itself. Through new and exclusive interviews, as well as deep insight and smart and entertaining pop culture analysis, Armstrong tells the story of how Parks and Recreation came to be: how it grew from The Office ’s success and Obama-inspired optimism, how producers assembled one of TV’s most lovable casts but barely survived a mediocre first season, how the show found its voice by getting more political and more romantic, and how it became a cultural force despite middling ratings during its network run, going on to become a television savior of the Trump era and a modern classic. Lovingly told and deeply researched, Parks and Rec is the ultimate history of the show that taught us what’s important in life: friends, waffles, and work.

How to Win at Chess, Next Level - Levy Rozman

How to Win at Chess, Next Level
The Ultimate Guide for Intermediate Play
Levy Rozman
Genre: Games
Price: $14.99
Publish Date: October 6, 2026
Publisher: Clarkson Potter/Ten Speed
Seller: Penguin Random House LLC

Take your chess game to the next level with this exciting and approachable guide for intermediate players from YouTube’s top chess teacher Levy Rozman (aka GothamChess). Unlock the secrets to mastering chess and moving beyond the basics to dominate your matches with How to Win at Chess, Next Level. This comprehensive guide for midlevel players (1000–1600 Elo rating) teaches you everything you need to know to transform your approach to chess and elevate your gameplay as you face more challenging opponents. How to Win at Chess, Next Level takes a deep dive into the crucial aspects of evolving into an advanced player: pawn play, piece play, tactics, attacking, defending, converting winning positions, endgames, and—most important—how to make a winning plan. Including over 500 instructional gameplay illustrations and exclusive bonus content on Chessly, Rozman’s online teaching platform, this book is packed with practical advice and strategies. Rozman also shares best practices for how to leverage powerful tools like chess engines, game analysis, chess bots, and training puzzles, to help broaden your knowledge and secure more victories. Whether you’re aiming to defeat your friends or become a Grandmaster, How to Win at Chess, Next Level is guaranteed to enrich your understanding of the game and elevate your skills!

Handel's Bestiary - Donna Leon

Handel's Bestiary
In Search of Animals in Handel's Operas
Donna Leon
Genre: Music
Price: $2.99
Publish Date: April 5, 2011
Publisher: Atlantic Monthly Press
Seller: OpenRoad Integrated Media, LLC

A “real tour de force” exploring the mythic history of animals in Handel’s operas complete with illustrations and audio recordings of the composer’s arias ( News —Austria).   When New York Times –bestselling novelist Donna Leon isn’t writing her Commissario Guido Brunetti mysteries, she often listens to her favorite composer, George Frideric Handel. Leon noticed that Handel frequently references animals in his music. In his arias, Handel explores the perceived virtues and vices of the lion, bee, nightingale, snake, elephant, and tiger, among others. With this in mind, Leon combined her knowledge of medieval bestiaries—illustrated collections of animal stories—with her love of Handel.   In Handel’s Bestiary , Leon traces twelve animals through history, mythology, and Handel’s arias. Each chapter is joined by original illustrations by German painter Michael Sowa. And in this enhanced edition, music is included from conductor Alan Curtis and his orchestra, Il Complesso Barocco.

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!

Making Movies - Sidney Lumet

Making Movies
Sidney Lumet
Genre: Film
Price: $9.99
Publish Date: March 14, 1995
Publisher: Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
Seller: Penguin Random House LLC

ONE OF THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER 'S 100 GREATEST FILM BOOKS OF ALL TIME • “Invaluable.... I am sometimes asked if there is one book a filmgoer could read to learn more about how movies are made and what to look for while watching them. This is the book.” —Roger Ebert, The New York Times Book Review Why does a director choose a particular script? What must they do in order to keep actors fresh and truthful through take after take of a single scene? How do you stage a shootout—involving more than one hundred extras and three colliding taxis—in the heart of New York’s diamond district? What does it take to keep the studio honchos happy? From the first rehearsal to the final screening, Making Movies is a master’s take, delivered with clarity, candor, and a wealth of anecdote. For in this book, Sidney Lumet, one of our most consistently acclaimed directors, gives us both a professional memoir and a definitive guide to the art, craft, and business of the motion picture. Drawing on forty years of experience on movies that range from Long Day’s Journey into Night to Network and The Verdict —and with such stars as Katharine Hepburn, Paul Newman, Marlon Brando, and Al Pacino—Lumet explains how painstaking labor and inspired split-second decisions can result in two hours of screen magic.

The Crucible: A Play in Four Acts - Arthur Miller

The Crucible: A Play in Four Acts
Arthur Miller
Genre: Theater
Price: $0.99
Publish Date: April 25, 2025
Publisher: Global Publishers
Seller: De Marque, Inc.

The Crucible is a powerful historical drama set during the Salem witch trials of 1692, exploring themes of mass hysteria, accusation, and integrity. The play follows John Proctor, a respected farmer, whose wife is accused of witchcraft. As fear spreads and neighbors turn on one another, Proctor must confront his own sins and decide whether to protect his reputation or stand up for the truth. Written as an allegory for McCarthyism in 1950s America, The Crucible is both a searing critique of political paranoia and a timeless reflection on the consequences of fear-driven justice.

How to Draw Manga: Improve At Manga Drawings In 60 Minutes - A Step-By-Step Manga Drawing Tutorial - Grace Clark

How to Draw Manga: Improve At Manga Drawings In 60 Minutes - A Step-By-Step Manga Drawing Tutorial
Grace Clark
Genre: Art & Architecture
Price: $4.99
Publish Date: February 1, 2017
Publisher: Amazing Publisher
Seller: Draft2Digital, LLC

Have you ever heard of Manga?  If so, have you tried drawing Manga before?  Is there even a chance you have and you'd like to improve in your overall education of the art as well as in your own personal drawings?  There may also be a chance you have been learning how to draw Manga for a while now, but you’re looking for more direction and suggestions to improve.  For whatever reason you've sought out an instructional and education guide, rest assured, you don't have to look any further!  This book can help you! When you're first beginning to learn a new hobby, or in this case, a new skill, you can experience many emotions.  Just a few of these might be frustration, stress and a sense of being overwhelmed by all the new information and ideas.  This is perfectly natural and thankfully, when it comes to this book, you no longer have to worry!  This book is written with the intention of reducing your stress, confusion and any chance of you becoming overwhelmed.  Therefore, there will always be step-by-step instructions and easy to understand material in this book as well as straight forward facts and helpful hints along the way!  Sometimes, when it comes to learning a new hobby or skill, like Manga, people turn to perhaps a class or an instructional video.  Although these are sometimes great options, it may also cause you stress to follow along and keep up with a teacher, either in a classroom setting or through a video.  Thankfully, when it comes to this book, you can go at your own pace, take time to practice the different drawing suggestions and techniques and even go back and review if you'd like! This book includes: -An introduction to what Manga is and how it may benefit your life -Ten overall tips to help you become more successful when drawing Manga -A chapter to assist you in drawing eyes and eyebrows better -An entire chapter on how to improve on drawing Manga lips and hair -A chapter on how to draw the basic anatomy of bodies -Many tips and tricks along the way to assist you in drawing Manga and improving your drawing skills!

Piano Adventures - Level 1 Lesson Book - Nancy Faber & Randall Faber

Piano Adventures - Level 1 Lesson Book
Nancy Faber & Randall Faber
Genre: Music
Price: $6.99
Publish Date: January 1, 1996
Publisher: Faber Piano Adventures
Seller: Hal Leonard Corporation

The 2nd Edition Level 1 Lesson Book introduces all the notes of the grand staff, elementary chord playing, and the concept of tonic and dominant notes. Students play in varied positions, reinforcing reading skills and recognizing intervals through the 5th. Musicianship is built with the introduction of legato and staccato touches. This level continues the interval orientation to reading across the full range of the Grand Staff. The 5-finger approach is presented here in a fresh, musically appealing way.

Young Sheldon - Jessica Radloff

Young Sheldon
The (Juicier-Than-Meemaw's-Brisket) Inside Story of the Hit Comedy
Jessica Radloff
Genre: TV
Price: $14.99
Expected Publish Date: October 20, 2026
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
Seller: Hachette Digital, Inc.

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Big Bang Theory oral history comes an in-depth and thoroughly reported exploration of its prequel, Young Sheldon , with major revelations about the show, behind-the-scenes stories from every cast member (yes, that includes the fan-favorite actors behind Dr. Sturgis, Veronica Duncan, Paige, and more), and all the heart that made the show beloved. When Young Sheldon debuted in 2017, no one could have anticipated how The Big Bang Theory prequel would take on a life of its own separate from the mothership. Sure, the now-beloved sitcom was the top-rated scripted show over its seven-season run on CBS, but it truly became a phenomenon when it hit Netflix (as well as TikTok and YouTube), eventually becoming the most streamed show of 2024. Fans of all age ranges and demographics were won over by the show’s humor and heart, and the characters and young stars endeared themselves to both Big Bang devotees and viewers who were being introduced to the Cooper family for the first time. Young Sheldon: The (Juicier-Than-Meemaw’s-Brisket) Inside Story of the Hit Comedy is the surprising story of how the wholesome sitcom overcame major challenges off-camera to become a massive show beloved around the globe. Bestselling author and journalist Jessica Radloff delves into the cast and crew's real-life family dynamic behind the scenes, explores the often taboo subjects the writers didn’t shy away from, and reveals all the stories behind Big Bang canon-rewriting controversies and the heartbreak and anger over the decision to end the series. She explores a mix of memorable episodes—from the Jon Favreau-directed pilot to Jim Parsons and Mayim Bialik’s return in the finale—through interviews with the entire cast, co-creators Chuck Lorre and Steve Molaro, writers, producers, guest stars—and even the real-life parents. Fans of the show will love this revelatory behind-the-scenes look into one of the most heartwarming television hits of all time.

What's Next - Melissa Fitzgerald, Mary McCormack & Allison Janney

What's Next
A Backstage Pass to The West Wing, Its Cast and Crew, and Its Enduring Legacy ofService
Melissa Fitzgerald, Mary McCormack & Allison Janney
Genre: TV
Price: $18.99
Publish Date: August 13, 2024
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
Seller: Penguin Random House LLC

*INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER* A behind-the-scenes look into the creation and legacy of The West Wing as told by cast members Melissa Fitzgerald and Mary McCormack, with compelling insights from cast and crew exploring what made the show what it was and how its impassioned commitment to service has made the series and relationships behind it endure. Step back inside the world of President Jed Bartlet’s Oval Office with Fitzgerald and McCormack as they reunite the West Wing cast and crew in a lively and colorful “backstage pass” to the timeless series. This intimate, in-depth reflection reveals how The West Wing was conceived, and spotlights the army of people it took to produce it, the lifelong friendships it forged, and the service it inspired.    From cast member origin stories to the collective cathartic farewell on the show’s final night of filming, What’s Next will delight readers with on-set and off-camera anecdotes that even West Wing superfans have never heard. Meanwhile, a deeper analysis of the show’s legacy through American culture, service, government, and civic life underscores how the series envisaged an American politics of decency and honor, creating an aspirational White House beyond the bounds of fictional television.    What’s Next revisits beloved episodes with fresh, untold commentary; compiles poignant and hilarious stories from the show’s production; highlights initiatives supported by the cast, crew, and creators; and makes a powerful case for competent, empathetic leadership, hope, and optimism for whatever lies ahead.

Like a Rolling Stone - Greil Marcus

Like a Rolling Stone
Bob Dylan at the Crossroads
Greil Marcus
Genre: Music
Price: $1.99
Publish Date: April 4, 2006
Publisher: PublicAffairs
Seller: Hachette Digital, Inc.

Greil Marcus saw Bob Dylan for the first time in a New Jersey field in 1963. He didn't know the name of the scruffy singer who had a bit part in a Joan Baez concert, but he knew his performance was unique. So began a dedicated and enduring relationship between America's finest critic of popular music -- "simply peerless," in Nick Hornby's words, "not only as a rock writer but as a cultural historian" -- and Bob Dylan. In Like A Rolling Stone Marcus locates Dylan's six-minute masterwork in its richest, fullest context, capturing the heady atmosphere of the recording studio in 1965 as musicians and technicians clustered around the mercurial genius from Minnesota, the young Bob Dylan at the height of his powers. But Marcus shows how, far from being a song only of 1965, "Like a Rolling Stone" is rooted in faraway American places and times, drawing on timeless cultural impulses that make the song as challenging, disruptive, and restless today as it ever was, capable of reinvention by artists as disparate as the comedian Richard Belzer and the Italian hip-hop duo Articolo 31. "Like a Rolling Stone" never loses its essential quality, which is directly to challenge the listener: it remains a call to arms and a demand for a better world. Forty years later it is still revolutionary as will and idea, as an attack and an embrace. How Does it Feel? In this unique, burningly intense book, Marcus tells you, and much more besides.

Project Management for Musicians - Jonathan Feist

Project Management for Musicians
Recordings, Concerts, Tours, Studios, and More
Jonathan Feist
Genre: Music
Price: $21.99
Publish Date: January 1, 2013
Publisher: Berklee Press
Seller: Hal Leonard Corporation

Get organized, and take charge of your music projects] This book will help you harness your creativity into clear visions and effective work plans. Whether you are producing a recording, going on tour, developing a studio, launching a business, running a marketing campaign, creating a music curriculum, or any other project in the music industry, these road-tested strategies will help you to succeed. Music projects come in all sizes, budgets, and levels of complexity, but for any project, setting up a process for planning, executing, and monitoring your work is crucial in achieving your goals. This book will help you clarify your vision and understand the work required to complete it on time, within budget, and to your highest possible quality standard. It is a comprehensive approach, with hundreds of music industry-specific tools for keeping your work on track, mitigating risk, and reducing stress, so that you can complete your project successfully. You will learn to: develop work strategies; delegate tasks; build and manage teams; organize your project office; develop production schedules; understand and organize contracts; analyze risk; and much more.

DuetTime Piano Christmas Level 1 - Nancy Faber & Randall Faber

DuetTime Piano Christmas Level 1
Nancy Faber & Randall Faber
Genre: Music
Price: $4.99
Publish Date: January 1, 1990
Publisher: Faber Piano Adventures
Seller: Hal Leonard Corporation

Arrangements occasionally move out of the 5-finger position. Finger numbers are circled to indicate the change. One or both parts are often played in an octave transposition, allowing the pianists to enjoy a wider, more colorful range at the keyboard. Contents include: Up On the Housetop * The Holly and the Ivy * O Little Town of Bethlehem * Pat-a-Pan * Silent Night * Jingle Bells.

Surely You Can't Be Serious - David Zucker, Jim Abrahams & Jerry Zucker

Surely You Can't Be Serious
The True Story of Airplane!
David Zucker, Jim Abrahams & Jerry Zucker
Genre: Film
Price: $17.99
Publish Date: October 3, 2023
Publisher: St. Martin's Publishing Group
Seller: Macmillan

NAMED ONE OF THE BEST COMEDY BOOKS OF 2023 AT VULTURE Surely You Can't Be Serious is an in-depth and hysterical look at the making of 1980's comedy classic Airplane! by the legendary writers and directors of the hit film. Airplane! premiered on July 2nd, 1980. With a budget of $3.5 million it went on to make nearly $200 million in sales and has influenced a multitude of comedians on both sides of the camera. Surely You Can’t Be Serious is the first-ever oral history of the making of Airplane! by the creators, and of the beginnings of the ZAZ trio (Zucker, Abrahams, Zucker) – charting the rise of their comedy troupe Kentucky Fried Theater in Madison, Wisconsin all the way to premiere night. The directors explain what drew them to filmmaking and in particular, comedy. With anecdotes, behind the scenes trivia, and never-before-revealed factoids – these titans of comedy filmmaking unpack everything from how they persuaded Peter Graves to be in the movie after he thought the script was a piece of garbage, how Lorna Patterson auditioned for the stewardess role in the back seat of Jerry’s Volvo, and how Leslie Nielsen’s pranks got the entire crew into trouble, to who really wrote the jive talk. The book also features testimonials and personal anecdotes from well-known faces in the film, television, and comedy sphere – proving how influential Airplane! has been from day one. Four decades after its release, Airplane! continues to make new generations laugh. Its many one-liners and visual gags have worked their way into the mainstream culture. This fully organic expansion of the ZAZ trio’s fan-base, prompted solely by word-of-mouth, comes as no surprise to longtime fans. When all around us is in flux – laughter is priceless.

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.

Fight, Magic, Items - Aidan Moher

Fight, Magic, Items
The History of Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest, and the Rise of Japanese RPGs in the West
Aidan Moher
Genre: Games
Price: $1.99
Publish Date: October 4, 2022
Publisher: Running Press
Seller: Hachette Digital, Inc.

Take a journey through the history of Japanese role-playing games—from the creators who built it, the games that defined it, and the stories that transformed pop culture and continue to capture the imaginations of millions of fans to this day. The Japanese roleplaying game (JRPG) genre is one that is known for bold, unforgettable characters; rich stories, and some of the most iconic and beloved games in the industry. Inspired by early western RPGs and introducing technology and artistic styles that pushed the boundaries of what video games could be, this genre is responsible for creating some of the most complex, bold, and beloved games in history—and it has the fanbase to prove it. In  Fight, Magic, Items , Aidan Moher guides readers through the fascinating history of JRPGs, exploring the technical challenges, distinct narrative and artistic visions, and creative rivalries that fueled the creation of countless iconic games and their quest to become the best, not only in Japan, but in North America, too.  Moher starts with the origin stories of two classic Nintendo titles,  Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest , and immerses readers in the world of JRPGs, following the interconnected history from through the lens of their creators and their stories full of hope, risk, and pixels, from the tiny teams and almost impossible schedules that built the foundations of the Final Fantasy and Dragon Quest franchises; Reiko Kodama pushing the narrative and genre boundaries with Phantasy Star ; the unexpected team up between Horii and Sakaguchi to create  Chrono Trigger ; or the unique mashup of classic Disney with Final Fantasy coolness in  Kingdom Hearts . Filled with firsthand interviews and behind-the-scenes looks into the development, reception, and influence of JRPGs,  Fight, Magic, Items captures the evolution of the genre and why it continues to grab us, decades after those first iconic pixelated games released.  

Harry Potter Film Vault: Horcruxes and the Deathly Hallows - Insight Editions

Harry Potter Film Vault: Horcruxes and the Deathly Hallows
Insight Editions
Genre: Film
Price: $1.99
Publish Date: November 24, 2020
Publisher: Insight Editions
Seller: OpenRoad Integrated Media, LLC

How artists and craftspeople sought to tell Harry's story through the design of many important props—from the Sorcerer's Stone to the Sword of Gryffindor. The Harry Potter film series is filled with incredible artifacts and magical objects, from Harry's iconic wand and glasses to Marvolo Gaunt's Ring. Now fans can get an in-depth look at illustrations, sketches, and behind-the-scenes photography that shows the stunning inventiveness of the designers and craftspeople who built the rich and magical Harry Potter film universe. The Film Vault compiles the filmmaking secrets and visionary artistry behind the Harry Potter films into a series of twelve deluxe collectible volumes. Intricately designed and packed with gorgeous concept art and unit photography from the Warner Bros. archive, each volume in the series gives fans striking insights about bringing the Wizarding World to the big screen. Praise for the Harry Potter Film Vault series "A detailed, behind-the-scenes look at creating some aspect of the wizarding world for the films." — The Leaky Cauldron "They're gorgeous, and because they break down the different aspects of the films into twelve volumes, they may have more detail than some of the other compendiums out there . . . these might just be my new favorite Potter film books." — MuggleNet "[A] super cool behind the scenes series of the Harry Potter films . . . Twelve volumes that take the viewer on distinct adventures that unveil various aspects of the beloved movies." — Apartment Therapy "You're going to want to collect them all." — Wizards and Whatnot

BigTime Piano Christmas Level 4 - Nancy Faber & Randall Faber

BigTime Piano Christmas Level 4
Nancy Faber & Randall Faber
Genre: Music
Price: $5.99
Publish Date: January 1, 1989
Publisher: Faber Piano Adventures
Seller: Hal Leonard Corporation

An entertaining collection of traditional and popular Christmas songs arranged to offer a variety of sounds and styles. Includes: Carol of the Bells * The First Noel * Hallelujah Chorus (from Handel's Messiah) * Hark] The Herald Angels Sing * A Holly Jolly Christmas * I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day * It Came Upon the Midnight Clear * Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring * Let It Snow] Let It Snow] Let It Snow] * O Come, O Come Emmanuel * O Holy Night * Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree * Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer * Silent Night * What Child Is This? * Winter Wonderland.

Feel Like Going Home - Peter Guralnick

Feel Like Going Home
Portraits in Blues and Rock 'n' Roll
Peter Guralnick
Genre: Music
Price: $12.99
Publish Date: December 20, 2012
Publisher: Little, Brown and Company
Seller: Hachette Digital, Inc.

This vivid celebration of blues and early rock 'n' roll includes some of the first and most illuminating profiles of such blues masters as Muddy Waters, Skip James, and Howlin' Wolf; excursions into the blues-based Memphis rock 'n' roll of Jerry Lee Lewis, Charlie Rich, and the Sun record label; and a brilliant depiction of the bustling Chicago blues scene and the legendary Chess record label in its final days. With unique insight and unparalleled access, Peter Guralnick brings to life the people, the songs, and the performance that forever changed not only the American music scene but America itself.

Learn Faster, Perform Better - Molly Gebrian

Learn Faster, Perform Better
A Musician's Guide to the Neuroscience of Practicing
Molly Gebrian
Genre: Music
Price: $18.99
Publish Date: July 16, 2024
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Seller: The Chancellor, Masters and Scholars of the University of Oxford trading as Oxford University Press

Practicing is an essential part of every musician's life, but we are rarely taught how to practice in the most effective and efficient way. Many of us find ourselves frustrated when we sound good in the practice room only to embarrass ourselves on stage or in front of our teachers. We feel overwhelmed by the amount of music we have to learn, unsure how to balance everything. Playing from memory can feel terrifying and an insurmountable challenge, and overcoming bad habits can seem impossible at times. Molly Gebrian applies the science of learning and memory to practicing and performing, giving musicians the tools to learn music more effectively and experience greater confidence on stage. Researchers working in the fields of cognitive psychology and neuroscience have discovered many important principles about how the brain learns new information, retains this information both short- and long-term, and how to make this learning reliable in high-pressure situations like performances. Musicians often choose practice strategies that don't align well with the optimal ways in which the brain learns, leading to frustration while practicing and inconsistency in performance. The author offers a practical guide, using accessible language for non-scientists and non-academics, to help musicians get more out of their practicing by applying this research. Gebrian starts with general principles of learning and how the brain works, and then progresses through increasingly specific topics. Throughout the book, the science behind the various topics is explained in layman's terms, accompanied by practical, actionable advice that can be implemented immediately, to give musicians of all levels better tools while practicing and greater confidence on stage.

Accelerated Piano Adventures for the Older Beginner: Lesson Book 1 - Nancy Faber & Randall Faber

Accelerated Piano Adventures for the Older Beginner: Lesson Book 1
Nancy Faber & Randall Faber
Genre: Music
Price: $7.99
Publish Date: January 1, 1998
Publisher: Faber Piano Adventures
Seller: Hal Leonard Corporation

Book 1 covers fundamental rhythms, all the notes of the grand staff, C position, G position. Contents include: Aloha Oe * Amazing Grace * Bagpipes * Bus Stop Boogie * Camptown Races * Chant of the Monk * Chant of the Monks * Chinese Dragon * Chord Crossings * Dreamscape * Eine Kleine Nachtmusik * English Minuet * Fife and Drums * Forest Drums * French Minuet.

How to See Color and Paint It - Arthur Stern

How to See Color and Paint It
Arthur Stern
Genre: Art & Architecture
Price: $9.99
Publish Date: December 9, 2021
Publisher: Echo Point Books & Media, LLC
Seller: Echo Point Books & Media, LLC

Learn to see and mix any color with extraordinary precision! Many painters don't paint what they see, but what they expect to see, what they think they see, what they remember, or what they imagine things are supposed to look like. Since "the mind stands in the way of the eye," the purpose of this revolutionary book is to train you to paint what your eye actually sees. Arthur Stern claims that color is key to painting what you see. After working with three generations of students, he developed a program of 22 painting projects that teach the artist to observe, identify, mix, match, and paint the colors of the world with remarkable accuracy. Using a painting knife and oil paint, you learn to analyze every painting subject as a series of distinct color areas—called color spots—and place each spot on the canvas as a unique and vivid mixture. The fundamental lesson of the book is that if you put the right color spot in the right place, you create a realistic image of form, space, surface texture, atmosphere, light, and shade. As you follow the painting projects in this book, you'll make the dramatic discovery that everything in nature is filled with luminous color. You'll learn to see glowing color in the "blackest" shadow and the "whitest" linen. You'll learn when a green can appear red; how to use paint to replicate metal, glass, wood, paper, porcelain, and other opaque, transparent, or textured surfaces. Before long, you'll be seeing a multitude of colors in a slice of bread, apples and oranges, and a mass of green leaves. You'll learn how to paint quickly enough to capture a "live" still life—a flower that moves and slowly dies as you paint it. You'll even practice with a setup outdoors to see how sunlight and skylight affect color. How to See Color and Paint It is a must for beginners and a valuable asset for intermediate artists who want to develop a more subtle perception of color. A final section contains beautiful paintings of many subjects that have grown out of projects and ideas taught in this book. 130 color plates; 40 black & white illustrations

Improve your sight-reading! Piano Grade 3 - Paul Harris

Improve your sight-reading! Piano Grade 3
Paul Harris
Genre: Music
Price: $5.99
Publish Date: July 25, 2018
Publisher: Faber Music Limited
Seller: Faber and Faber

The full eBook version of Improve Your Sight-Reading! Grade 3 in fixed-layout format - part of the best-selling series by Paul Harris guaranteed to improve your sight-reading! This workbook helps the player overcome problems, by building up a complete picture of each piece, through rhythmic and melodic exercises related to specific technical issues, then by studying prepared pieces with associated questions, and finally going solo with a series of meticulously-graded sight-reading pieces. This edition has been completely re-written, with exercises and pieces to support the Associated Board's sight-reading requirements from 2009. Improve Your Sight-Reading! will help you improve your reading ability, and with numerous practice tests included, will ensure sight-reading success in graded exams.

Street Gang - Michael Davis

Street Gang
The Complete History of Sesame Street
Michael Davis
Genre: TV
Price: $4.99
Publish Date: December 26, 2008
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
Seller: Penguin Random House LLC

Now an acclaimed documentary from Screen Media , the New York Times bestselling account of the story behind one of the most influential, durable, and beloved shows in the history of television: Sesame Street . “Davis tracks down every Sesame anecdote and every Sesame personality in his book . . . Finally, we get to touch Big Bird's feathers.” — The New York Times Book Review Sesame Street is the longest-running-and arguably most beloved- children's television program ever created. Today, it reaches some six million preschoolers weekly in the United States and countless others in 140 countries around the world. Street Gang is the compelling, comical, and inspiring story of a media masterpiece and pop-culture landmark. Television reporter and columnist Michael Davis-with the complete participation of Joan Ganz Cooney, one of the show's founders-unveils the idealistic personalities, decades of social and cultural change, stories of compassion and personal sacrifice, and miraculous efforts of writers, producers, directors, and puppeteers that together transformed an empty soundstage into the most recognizable block of real estate in television history.

The Tao Of Chess - Peter Kurzdorfer

The Tao Of Chess
200 Principles to Transform Your Game and Your Life
Peter Kurzdorfer
Genre: Games
Price: $0.99
Publish Date: July 12, 2004
Publisher: Adams Media
Seller: Simon & Schuster Digital Sales LLC

The real secrets to winning the game of chess - and the game of life Chess mastery has been recognized since ancient times as an unparalleled way to learn political strategy, but until now no book has explored the life lessons chess teaches and how they can transform lives. In The Tao of Chess , the author seamlessly blends the wisdom of a time-honoured spiritual quest for truth with 200 principles that will improve anyone's chess game. By following the author's principles, readers not only come to enjoy the game more, they develop a habit of seeking underlying truth - whether in a chess game or a real-life situation. The Tao of Chess is full of conscise advice, such as: • Understanding is more important than memory • Fortune favors the brave • When you see a good move, wait and look for a better move • Mistakes tend to come in bunches • Trust your intuition; it's usually right Authoritative and easy to follow, this book will turn every reader into a master strategist.

Halo Encyclopedia - Microsoft)

Halo Encyclopedia
Microsoft)
Genre: Media Arts
Price: $29.99
Publish Date: April 12, 2022
Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Seller: Penguin Random House LLC

In the 26th century, humanity relentlessly continues their fight for survival, an enduring conflict set against the backdrop of the enigmatic and ancient ringworld known as Halo.   The universe of Halo is remarkably vast in scale and astonishingly elaborate in detail, telling rich stories filled with bold characters, breathtaking worlds, and thrilling conflicts. In celebration of the 20th anniversary of Halo, Dark Horse and 343 Industries have teamed up to deliver the most definitive guide to the universe thus far. Spanning over a hundred millennia and encompassing over a hundred thousand light years, the Halo Encyclopedia captures two decades of storytelling with stunning, never-before-seen art and the most detailed exploration of the universe’s many characters, worlds, and technologies to have ever been created

How to Write One Song - Jeff Tweedy

How to Write One Song
Jeff Tweedy
Genre: Music
Price: $9.99
Publish Date: October 13, 2020
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
Seller: Penguin Random House LLC

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • An accessible and inspirational guide to bringing the art and creativity of songwriting into your life, from the Grammy-winning cofounder of Wilco and Uncle Tupelo There are few creative acts more mysterious and magical than writing a song. But what if the goal wasn't so mysterious and was actually achievable for anyone who wants to experience more magic and creativity in their life? That's something that anyone will be inspired to do after reading Jeff Tweedy's How to Write One Song . Why one song? Because the difference between one song and many songs isn't a cute semantic trick—it's an important distinction that can simplify a notoriously confusing art form. The idea of becoming a capital-S songwriter can seem daunting, but approached as a focused, self-contained event, the mystery and fear subsides, and songwriting becomes an exciting pursuit. And then there is the energizing, nourishing creativity that can open up. How to Write One Song brings readers into the intimate process of writing one song—lyrics, music, and putting it all together—and accesses the deep sense of wonder that remains at the heart of this curious, yet incredibly fulfilling, artistic act. But it’s equally about the importance of making creativity part of your life every day, and of experiencing the hope, inspiration, and joy available to anyone who’s willing to get started.

Alfred's Self-Teaching Adult Piano Course, Volume 1 - Willard A. Palmer & Morton Manus

Alfred's Self-Teaching Adult Piano Course, Volume 1
Learn How to Play Piano the New, Easy and Fun Way!
Willard A. Palmer & Morton Manus
Genre: Music
Price: $9.99
Publish Date: October 4, 2012
Publisher: Alfred Music
Seller: Alfred Music

Next to having a real live teacher, there isn’t an easier, more enjoyable and fun-filled way to learn to play the piano than this new version of one of the most successful adult piano methods ever written. Alfred’s Basic Adult Piano Course is the leading method used by piano teachers all over the world – and yes, it has been translated in many languages. And now you have the opportunity to teach yourself from this very special edition as well. What is truly unique about this 3-volume edition is that every song has an audio track that allows you to hear the song while following the music page. In addition, there is a video of Dr. Gayle Kowalchyk, a university trained piano teacher, not only describing any new elements on the page, but performing the piece as well. You get to see Gayle’s hands as she performs the piece, while the music she is playing is highlighted above her hands. This means you can simultaneously see the music and hear the piece as she plays. And if that is not enough, there is Gayle on an audio recording talking to you as a teacher might, pointing out how to practice the page, what to watch for, what is new, and how to have a successful performance. There is no reason you can’t be playing very easy versions of Beethoven’s Ode to Joy, Aura Lee, the Mexican Hat Dance, Au claire de la lune, Jingle Bells, Merrily We Roll Along, Largo (from the New World), Mary Ann, and ending with the very popular, When the Saints Go Marching In, in a very short time. We begin our course right from the beginning, starting with how to sit at the piano. You’ll soon learn about the keyboard, the names of the notes, and how to read from a music staff. Also included in Volume 1 are how to play the C major, G7th, and F major chords. If you’ve played the piano before but haven’t played for a long while, or if you always wanted to sit down and play but for one reason or another, never had the time, now you have a fool-proof way to get started and see how much fun you’ve been missing. This is how you can get started right now!!!

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.

A Screaming Life - Kim Thayil & Adem Tepedelen

A Screaming Life
Into the Superunknown with Soundgarden and Beyond
Kim Thayil & Adem Tepedelen
Genre: Music
Price: $14.99
Publish Date: June 9, 2026
Publisher: William Morrow
Seller: HARPERCOLLINS PUBLISHERS

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The memoir by co-founding member of Soundgarden and lead guitarist Kim Thayil about one of the 1990s’ signature rock bands From Soundgarden’s humble beginnings manifesting grunge in Seattle's beer-soaked punk clubs to their revered status today as rock icons, the band’s journey has been nothing short of extraordinary. In A Screaming Life , founding member and guitar god Kim Thayil goes backstage to introduce the band that fearlessly pushed the boundaries of rock, invented a new genre, and amassed fervent fans from every corner of the world. Thayil shares the story of how he and his Soundgarden bandmates—Hiro Yamamoto, Ben Shepherd, Matt Cameron, and Chris Cornell—faced the triumphs and challenges on the road to their historic and influential rise. His storytelling channels the essence of Soundgarden’s era-defining sound—one that’s supercharged with raw creativity and unapologetic lyrics—and explores the ways that Soundgarden was shaped by the diverse backgrounds of its creators: Thayil's Indian heritage and founding bassist Hiro Yamamoto's Japanese background added unique dimensions to the band's identity, influencing not only their music but also their experiences in the industry. For Soundgarden fans and ‘90s alternative rock enthusiasts, A Screaming Life not only gives behind-the-scenes access to one of the most revered bands, but it also demonstrates the power music and its creators have to transform culture.

Accelerated Piano Adventures for the Older Beginner Christmas Book 1 - Nancy Faber & Randall Faber

Accelerated Piano Adventures for the Older Beginner Christmas Book 1
Nancy Faber & Randall Faber
Genre: Music
Price: $5.99
Publish Date: January 1, 1998
Publisher: Faber Piano Adventures
Seller: Hal Leonard Corporation

Promotes enthusiasm for sightreading through unique Sightreading Stocking Stuffers. Contents include: Angels We Have Heard on High * Deck the Halls * Good King Wenceslas * Jingle Bells * Joy to the World * O Come, All Ye Faithful * Silent Night * We Three Kings of Orient Are * We Wish You a Merry Christmas (4-hand student-student piano duet).

The Complete Color Harmony, Pantone Edition - LEATRICE EISEMAN

The Complete Color Harmony, Pantone Edition
Expert Color Information for Professional Results
LEATRICE EISEMAN
Genre: Art & Architecture
Price: $12.99
Publish Date: September 1, 2017
Publisher: Rockport Publishers
Seller: Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc.

The Complete Color Harmony: Pantone Edition is the latest in Rockport Publishers' best-selling color series. Completely revised from start to finish this new edition, is written by Leatrice Eiseman, executive director of the Pantone Color Institute. And the color "moods" that she writes about in each chapter are based and matched with Pantone colors. The book expands on previous editions for the most comprehensive color reference to date.   This edition includes information on creating special effects, as well as an entirely new section devoted to the psychology of color. Eiseman helps readers determine their best color choices and suggests why some colors may inspire their creativity while others don't. The book includes new color palette sections along with expanded and updated color trends.

Architecture 101 - Nicole Bridge

Architecture 101
From Frank Gehry to Ziggurats, an Essential Guide to Building Styles and Materials
Nicole Bridge
Genre: Art & Architecture
Price: $0.99
Publish Date: October 2, 2015
Publisher: Adams Media
Seller: Simon & Schuster Digital Sales LLC

A crash course in designing and constructing buildings Too often, textbooks turn the noteworthy details of architecture into tedious discourse that would put even Frank Gehry to sleep. Architecture 101 cuts out the boring explanations, and instead provides a hands-on lesson that keeps you engaged as you explore the world's greatest structures. Featuring only the most important facts, building styles, and architects, you'll enjoy uncovering the remarkable world of architecture with this book. Inside, you'll also find fascinating elements like: • Illustrations of popular building styles, such as Georgian and Greek Revival • Drawings of the essential parts of different buildings • Unique profiles of the most inspirational figures in architecture From Norman Foster and Frank Lloyd Wright to the Beauvais Cathedral and the Empire State Building, Architecture 101 is packed with hundreds of entertaining architecture tidbits that you can't get anywhere else!

The Killer Isn't The Mayor - Dr. Rabea Hadi

The Killer Isn't The Mayor
A Coldwater Murder Mystery Puzzle 16,560 Suspects. 11 Clues. One Guilty Name. An Interactive Elimination Game for Adults
Dr. Rabea Hadi
Genre: Games
Price: $4.99
Publish Date: August 7, 2026
Publisher: Dr. Rabea Hadi
Seller: Rabea Hadi

16,560 suspects. 11 clues. One guilty name. And the mayor didn't do it. At 9:47 on a Tuesday night, a state auditor is found dead in the clock tower of Coldwater Town Hall. He had been in town three days. In three days he found something in the county books that somebody could not afford to have found. By morning the whole county has decided who did it. Mayor Hollis — the man who smiles for every photograph and lies in every speech. His office. His ledgers. His signature on twenty years of paperwork. He had the motive, he had the keys to the tower, and he has never once told the whole truth in his life. There is just one problem. He didn't do it, and Detective Ambrose Flint is the man who saw the alibi. So Flint does something that could cost him his badge. He copies the complete county census ledger — every registered resident and worker across all ten districts — and leaves it with you, along with a folder of evidence and a note: "The real killer's name is in this ledger. The evidence will lead you to it, one cut at a time. When one name remains, that name is the killer. The mayor is a liar, a cheat, and an embarrassment to this county. But he is not a murderer, and I will not watch the wrong man hang." Eleven pieces of evidence. Ten districts. 16,560 names. Cut carefully. What's inside A single continuous case — not a book of short puzzles. One ledger, one killer, one answer. 16,560 suspects across ten Coldwater districts, from Old Town to Foxglove Lane. Highlight them or strike them out depending on your reader. 11 clues applied in strict order, each one cutting deeper than the last. A Checkpoint Card that tells you exactly how many names should survive each clue, so a wrong cut never costs you the whole case. Clean, checkable logic only. No trick wording, no hidden meanings, no outside knowledge required. The Verdict written in reverse at the back, so your eye can't catch it early. How It Connected — the full walkthrough of every thread, once you've earned it. Perfect for readers of The Killer Isn't Alice, Murdle, Murdoku, and Can You Solve the Murder? — and for anyone who has ever wanted a whodunit that hands them the evidence and gets out of the way. About the author Dr. Rabea Hadi is a board-certified family physician and the author of the Coldwater mysteries and the Choose Your Quest series. Years of listening to people explain what happened — and noticing which details didn't fit — turned out to be reasonable training for building puzzles. He writes clean, sharply constructed mysteries for readers who'd rather be handed a ledger than a confession. Coldwater doesn't stay quiet for long. Open the evidence file, sharpen whatever you've got, and find the name Detective Flint couldn't.

At Home - Bill Bryson

At Home
A Short History of Private Life
Bill Bryson
Genre: Art & Architecture
Price: $9.99
Publish Date: October 5, 2010
Publisher: Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
Seller: Penguin Random House LLC

In these pages, the beloved Bill Bryson gives us a fascinating history of the modern home, taking us on a room-by-room tour through his own house and using each room to explore the vast history of the domestic artifacts we take for granted. As he takes us through the history of our modern comforts, Bryson demonstrates that whatever happens in the world eventually ends up in our home, in the paint, the pipes, the pillows, and every item of furniture. Bryson has one of the liveliest, most inquisitive minds on the planet, and his sheer prose fluency makes  At Home  one of the most entertaining books ever written about private life.

Alfred's Basic Adult Piano Course: Lesson Book 1 - Willard A. Palmer, Morton Manus & Amanda Vick Lethco

Alfred's Basic Adult Piano Course: Lesson Book 1
Learn to Play with this Esteemed Piano Method
Willard A. Palmer, Morton Manus & Amanda Vick Lethco
Genre: Music
Price: $8.99
Publish Date: September 1, 1983
Publisher: Alfred Music
Seller: Alfred Music

A beginning course for adults who prefer a chord approach. It teaches chords for both hands so that the student can play more than single note melodies. This course is most effective when used under the direction of a piano teacher or experienced musician. Titles: * Alouette  * Alpine Melody  * Amazing Grace  * At Last  * Au Claire de la Lune  * Aura Lee  * The Ballad of Gilligan's Island  * Beautiful Brown Eyes  * Blow the Man Down!  * Brother John  * Café Vienna  * The Can-Can  * Chiapanecas  * Cockles and Mussels  * The Cuckoo  * The Donkey  * The Entertainer  * A Friend Like You  * The Gift to Be Simple  * Go Down, Moses  * Good King Wenceslas  * Good Morning to You!  * Got Those Blues  * Greensleeves  * Happy Birthday to You!  * Harp Song  * Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas  * Here's a Happy Song!  * He's Got the Whole World in His Hands  * Jericho  * Jingle Bells  * Joy to the World!  * Kum-ba-yah!  * Largo (Dvorak)  * Laura  * Lavender's Blue  * Little Brown Jug  * London Bridge  * Lone Star Waltz  * Love Somebody  * The Marine's Hymn  * Mary Ann  * Merrily We Roll Along  * Mexican Hat Dance  * Michael, Row the Boat Ashore  * Money Can't Buy Everything  * My Fifth  * Ode to Joy  * On Top of Old Smoky  * O Sole Mio  * Over the Rainbow  * Raisins and Almonds  * Rockets  * Rockin' Intervals  * Rock It Away!  * Scarborough Fair  * Singin' in the Rain  * Standing in the Need of Prayer  * Tisket, a Tasket  * Waltz Time  * What Can I Share  * When the Saints Go Marching In  * Why Am I Blue?

You Don't Know Me but You Don't Like Me - Nathan Rabin

You Don't Know Me but You Don't Like Me
Phish, Insane Clown Posse, and My Misadventures with Two of Music's Most Maligned Tribes
Nathan Rabin
Genre: Music
Price: $13.99
Publish Date: June 11, 2013
Publisher: Scribner
Seller: Simon & Schuster Digital Sales LLC

One of Rolling Stone ’s 20 Best Music Books of 2013 and one of Slate’s Staff Picks for Best Books of 2013 The ebook edition now includes Nathan Rabin’s "Extended Jam Session"—a two-part bonus chapter about what writing this book did to (and for) his life. The first part chronicles the author’s melancholy yet hilarious excursion on the maiden voyage of the Kid Rock Chillin’ the Most cruise, and the second part depicts the life lessons gleaned from getting sued by American Express over the charges the author racked up writing the book. The chapter sheds new light on a singular and unique exploration of personal and musical obsession and further highlights the book’s theme of transcendence through utter, abject failure. When memoirist and former head writer for The A.V. Club Nathan Rabin first set out to write about obsessed music fans, he had no idea the journey would take him to the deepest recesses of both the pop culture universe and his own mind. For two very curious years, Rabin, who Mindy Kaling called "smart and funny" in The New Yorker , hit the road with two of music’s most well-established fanbases: Phish’s hippie fans and Insane Clown Posse’s notorious "Juggalos." Musically or style-wise, these two groups could not be more different from each other, and Rabin, admittedly, was a cynic about both bands. But once he gets deep below the surface, past the caricatures and into the essence of their collective cultures, he discovers that both groups have tapped into the human need for community. Rabin also grapples with his own mental well-being—he discovers that he is bipolar—and his journey is both a prism for cultural analysis and a deeply personal exploration, equal parts humor and heart.

Texas Hold'em For Dummies - Mark Harlan

Texas Hold'em For Dummies
Mark Harlan
Genre: Games
Price: $14.99
Publish Date: February 16, 2022
Publisher: Wiley
Seller: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

The most fun you can have learning Texas Hold’em (and we ain’t bluffin’) Playing Texas Hold’em is about the most fun you can have with two cards in your hand. Navigating the slang, rules, and intricacies of the game can be challenging, though. With Texas Hold’em For Dummies , 2nd Edition, you’ll learn the tricks you need to know to win your first online or in-person game. From ranking the various poker hands to applying betting strategies, this book helps you build the skills necessary to achieve poker room success. In Texas Hold’em For Dummies , you’ll learn to: Improve your chances at casinos and in online poker rooms Participate in a poker tournament with confidence Bluff, bet, raise, and fold in the right way at the right times The perfect handbook for beginning poker players who want to play in-person or online, Texas Hold’em For Dummies is also an essential companion for more experienced players looking to brush up on the fundamentals and improve their skills.

Essential Elements 2000 for Strings - Book 1 for Violin (Textbook) - Robert Gillespie

Essential Elements 2000 for Strings - Book 1 for Violin (Textbook)
Robert Gillespie
Genre: Music
Price: $8.99
Publish Date: July 1, 2002
Publisher: Hal Leonard
Seller: Hal Leonard Corporation

The best-selling string method just got better] This multi-touch, enhanced edition encompasses all the audio examples from the original book in one easy-to-use ebook. Specially formatted for the iPad, each exercise is easy to read and simple to access. Play-along tracks and a start-up video are now a finger touch away] Essential Elements 2000 provides students with a comprehensive approach to learning a musical instrument. Book 1 is designed for absolute beginners and includes: start-up video, music theory lessons, music history, creativity exercises, play-along tracks, and much, much more]

World of Warcraft: Chronicle Volume 1 - Blizzard Entertainment

World of Warcraft: Chronicle Volume 1
Blizzard Entertainment
Genre: Games
Price: $21.99
Publish Date: March 15, 2016
Publisher: Dark Horse Comics
Seller: Penguin Random House LLC

World of Warcraft: Chronicle Volume 1 is a journey through an age of myth and legend, a time long before the Horde and the Alliance came to be. This definitive tome of Warcraft history reveals untold stories about the birth of the cosmos, the rise of ancient empires, and the forces that shaped the world of Azeroth and its people. This ebook features twenty-five full-page paintings by World of Warcraft artist Peter Lee, as well as a cosmology chart, half a dozen maps charting changes through time, and other line art illustrations by Joseph Lacroix, and marks the first in a multipart series exploring the Warcraft universe; from the distant past to the modern era.

The Animator's Survival Kit - Richard E. Williams

The Animator's Survival Kit
Richard E. Williams
Genre: Performing Arts
Price: $28.99
Publish Date: January 22, 2015
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Seller: Faber and Faber Limited

World-renowned animator and triple-Oscar-winner Richard Williams presents The Animator's Survival Kit for iBooks. Taking the globally bestselling Kit to a whole new dimension, this stunningly rich eBook provides the underlying principles that every animator needs. Aspiring or professional, digital, classical or stop motion, animators can now engage with Williams and his work like never before. Watch new short films or interact with over 100 animated examples - learn from the legend himself. Features: - the complete 'Expanded Edition' of 'The Animator's Survival Kit' - over 100 animated examples from 'The Animator's Survival Kit Animated' DVD box set - newly released short animations by Richard Williams, including a 9-minute film, 'Circus Drawings' - new pieces-to-camera from Richard Williams to put the ebook in context

Get in the Van - Henry Rollins

Get in the Van
Henry Rollins
Genre: Music
Price: $15.99
Publish Date: May 1, 2009
Publisher: 2.13.61
Seller: Lightning Source, LLC

As a member of the seminal punk band Black Flag, Henry Rollins kept detailed tour diaries that form the basis of Get in the Van . Rollins's observations range from the wry to the raucous in this blistering account of a six-year career with the band - a time marked by crazed fans, vicious cops, near-starvation, substance abuse, and mind numbing all-night drives. Rollins decided to revise this edition by adding a wealth of new photographs, a new foreword, and an afterword to include some "where-are-they-now" information on the people featured in the book. This new edition includes 40 previously unpublished black-and-white photographs from Rollins's private collection and show flyers by artist Raymond Pettibon. Called "a soul-frying experience not to be undertaken by lightweights" by Wired magazine, Get in the Van perfectly embodies what one critic called the "secular gospel" of one of punk and post-punk's most respected and controversial figures.

Inside Graceland - Nancy Rooks

Inside Graceland
Elvis' Maid Remembers
Nancy Rooks
Genre: Music
Price: $9.99
Publish Date: March 23, 2005
Publisher: Xlibris US
Seller: AuthorHouse

If you wanted a picture of the life of Elvis Presley, who better to paint it for you than someone who worked as his trusted cook and maid at Graceland? Someone whose daily tasks centered around keeping the King of Rock & Roll happy, whose every move was designed to please the greatest music legend the entertainment world has ever known. Here is that picture, as painted by Nancy Rooks. Nancy worked for Elvis from 1967 until his untimely death in 1977. Read her stories of what those years were like, of what the routines were at Graceland, and what it meant to be close to Elvis and his family on a daily basis. Read the sad account of her rushing upstairs, after a frantic call from Ginger Alden, and finding him on the bathroom floor. This book presents that picture, one that every Elvis fan will want to see.

Chess For Dummies - James Eade

Chess For Dummies
James Eade
Genre: Games
Price: $15.99
Publish Date: August 10, 2016
Publisher: Wiley
Seller: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

Want to play chess like a champ? Dummies can help. From Netflix's “The Queen’s Gambit” to podcasts, virtual and mobile gaming, and beyond, chess is back in a big way. But, with all those kings, queens, and knights, chess can be a royal pain to grasp. Chess For Dummies is here to help beginners wrap their minds around the rules of the game, make sense of those puzzling pieces, and sharpen their chess strategy such that even Paul Morphy would be impressed. You’ll learn the laws of chess, its lingo, and engage in the art of the attack with the easy-to-follow, step-by-step explanations found in the latest edition of Chess For Dummies . Whether you’re playing chess online, in a tournament, or across the dining room table with a family member or friend, this hands-on guide is sure to capture your interest (and your opponent's queen), getting you up to speed on the game and its components and giving you the know-how you need to put the principles of play into action from the opening to the endgame. Grasp the rules of play and the nuances of each phase of the game Familiarize yourself with the pieces and the board Pick the perfect chess set and chessboard for you Get to know each of the pieces and their powers If you feel like you’re in a stalemate before you even begin a game, Chess For Dummies is your guide to forcing moves, raking bishops, and skewering your opponents like a true champion.

Hitchcock - François Truffaut

Hitchcock
François Truffaut
Genre: Film
Price: $13.99
Publish Date: December 4, 2015
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Seller: Simon & Schuster Digital Sales LLC

Iconic, groundbreaking interviews of Alfred Hitchcock by film critic François Truffaut—providing insight into the cinematic method, the history of film, and one of the greatest directors of all time. In Hitchcock , film critic François Truffaut presents fifty hours of interviews with Alfred Hitchcock about the whole of his vast directorial career, from his silent movies in Great Britain to his color films in Hollywood. The result is a portrait of one of the greatest directors the world has ever known, an all-round specialist who masterminded everything, from the screenplay and the photography to the editing and the soundtrack. Hitchcock discusses the inspiration behind his films and the art of creating fear and suspense, as well as giving strikingly honest assessments of his achievements and failures, his doubts and hopes. This peek into the brain of one of cinema’s greats is a must-read for all film aficionados.

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Strategy Guide - GamerGuides.com

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Strategy Guide
GamerGuides.com
Genre: Games
Price: $9.99
Publish Date: June 25, 2015
Publisher: GamerGuides.com
Seller: Gamer Guides Ltd

You are Geralt of Rivia, a professional monster-hunter known as a Witcher. You've fully regained your memories since your miraculous revival and escape from the Wild Hunt, and have cleared your name of the false accusations of regicide. In the wake of the assassination of Foltest, king of Temeria, the north have been rent by warfare as Nilfgaard launches its third major invasion, and the northlands have been united under the insane king Radovid. Overshadowing these petty politics is the mysterious return of Ciri-Geralt's adopted daughter, who is now being pursued by the Wild Hunt. The guide offers the following: - A full walkthrough that's more than just a listing of quests-it's an "ideal chronological order" that will get you through the whole game and allow you to see and do everything the game has to offer. - Side quests, including monster contracts and treasure hunts for obtaining powerful Witcher sets. - Descriptions of decisions, quests, and events that influence the various endings of the game. - Crafting and Alchemy information. - General strategies on how to take down foes large and small, monstrous and humanoid, boss or mundane. - Information on how to complete all the Gwent quests and obtain all the Gwent cards, including detailed Gwent strategies. - Trophy/Achievement information. MASSIVE UPDATE: Version 1.02 (Ongoing) - 7th September 2016 -Added DLC quests "Fool's Gold" and "Scavenger Hunt: Wolf School Gear". - Organisational changes in the Velen section of the walkthrough to reflect the increased level of Griffin School Gear. - Organisational changes throughout the walkthrough to provide a "no skulls" path through the game. - Added Death March difficulty tips and commentary throughout the guide. - More XP reward numbers included. - Walkthrough now includes additional information based on patch changes. - Various typo and grammar fixes.

Piano Adventures - Level 1 Theory Book - Nancy Faber & Randall Faber

Piano Adventures - Level 1 Theory Book
Nancy Faber & Randall Faber
Genre: Music
Price: $5.99
Publish Date: January 1, 1993
Publisher: Faber Piano Adventures
Seller: Hal Leonard Corporation

The 2nd Edition Theory Book provides instruction, reinforcement, and creative applications of basic theory concepts. Students will enjoy note-naming with StoryRhymes, explore improvisation, and engage with eye-training and ear-training activities - all within a fun-filled context tied thematically to the Level 1 Lesson Book pieces.

Essential Elements 2000 - Book 1 for Trombone (Textbook) - Tim Lautzenheiser

Essential Elements 2000 - Book 1 for Trombone (Textbook)
Tim Lautzenheiser
Genre: Music
Price: $8.99
Publish Date: June 1, 1999
Publisher: Hal Leonard
Seller: Hal Leonard Corporation

The best-selling band method just got better] This multi-touch, enhanced edition encompasses all the audio examples from the original book in one easy-to-use ebook. Specially formatted for the iPad, each exercise is easy to read and simple to access. Play-along tracks and a start-up video are now a finger touch away] Essential Elements 2000 provides students with a comprehensive approach to learning a musical instrument. Book 1 is designed for absolute beginners and includes: start-up video, music theory lessons, music history, creativity exercises, play-along tracks, and much, much more]