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  A Wedding Like No Other -...

  Peggy Post, Peter Post

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  Destination weddings planned in exotic locales, intimate weddings organized on a shoestring budget, full-scale galas with guests from all over the globe. . . . In A Wedding Like No Other, read the stories of some of the most incredible, romantic ceremonies and receptions collected by the wedding etiquette experts at the Emily Post Institute. As different as they all are, the stories featured here are examples of how a wedding can be heartwarming and unique—even if everything doesn't go exactly as planned. In each one, the bride and groom make a determined effort for their wedding day to be an expression of their tastes and personalities, often in the face of unexpected obstacles. And in every case, the end result is a wonderful and memorable experience for the couple and for everyone else involved. Let these stories help inspire your own big day. The creative vows, cakes, toasts, and more described in these pages will spark your own ideas and help you personalize every detail of your wedding. Also, each story is followed by a short advice section, offering insights and general wisdom on a large variety of topics from picking the venue to selecting the menu. Go beyond the standard, the expected, and make your big day a cherished, uplifting, unforgettable experience. You already have a love like no other, so celebrate it with a wedding like no other.

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  The Beatles 101 - A Pocket Guide...

  Vikki Reilly

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  A brief history of all things Fab Four, from their songs, albums, and films to their milestones, controversies, and more. 
   
  The Beatles are not only a rock ‘n’ roll group, but a social and cultural phenomenon that have captivated music fans for decades. For many, John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr changed everything. 
   
  This guide distils their amazing story into 101 informative and entertaining chapters, taking you from their rough and ready early Liverpool days through their world-shattering success in sound, stage and screen, to an afterlife that could never have been predicted when they first started out. Here, you’ll find facts and figures about their chartbusting songs, albums and films, meet the people that helped them along the way, and visit milestones and controversies such as their first appearance on the Ed Sullivan show, meeting Elvis Presley, John Lennon’s “Bigger than Jesus” comments, experimenting with drugs and the avant-garde, and starting up Apple. 
   
  The Beatles 101 is a perfect introduction for new fans, a refresher for superfans, and ideal reading for quizmasters everywhere.

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  The Most Feared And Powerful...

  James C. Hockley

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  Are you an amateur historian looking to expand your knowledge? An expert in ancient history who wants to brush up on your knowledge of the reign of Egypt’s most powerful pharaohs? This book is for you! 
  The world of ancient Egypt has long been a source of intrigue and mystery. Between the rich mythology and architectural feats, it’s easy to understand why. 
  But with all the information out there about this ancient civilization’s long history, it can be hard to separate fact from fiction. It can also be difficult to find books that don’t analyze the politics and social structures through a modern lens. 
  This book offers an unbiased, factual account of Egypt’s most powerful and feared rulers. 
  Beginners and experts alike can learn new information through the breaking down of each pharaoh’s life, reign, and influence in an approachable way. 
  Inside, you will learn about; 
  ●     The ancient Egyptian societal and political structures 
  ●     Ramesses II 
  ●     Amenhotep III 
  ●     Tutankhamun 
  ●     Khufu 
  ●     Hatshepsut 
  ●     Thutmose III 
  ●     Akhenaten 
  ●     Xerxes 
  ●     The fear and power of the pharaohs 
  This explanation of Egypt’s colorful history incorporates information from professionals in fields such as archaeology, science, and history. This book cuts through the noise to present the truth in a way that is designed to help you understand life in this vibrant ancient society. 
  If you’re ready to gain more knowledge about the power of Egypt’s most feared pharaohs, pick up your copy today!

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  Lovesick Blues - The Life of...

  Paul Hemphill

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  A sickly and awkward boy who turned into a country music legend, Hiram Williams had reinvented himself as Hank Williams and taken to alcohol by the age of 14. He was dead by the age of 29. Here, Paul Hemphill recounts the tortured life and whirlwind career of the hillbilly Shakespeare as only a fellow Southerner can. " . this is the finest work of literature about Williams yet written."-Booklist

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  Turn Around Bright Eyes - A...

  Rob Sheffield

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  Once upon a time I was falling apart. Now I'm always falling in love. 
  Pick up the microphone. 
  When Rob Sheffield moved to New York City in the summer of 2001, he was a young widower trying to start a new life in a new town. Behind, in the past, was his life as a happily married rock critic, with a wife he adored, and a massive collection of mix tapes that captured their life together. And then, in a flash, all he had left were the tapes. 
  Beyoncé , Bowie, Bon Jovi, Benatar . . . 
  One night, some friends dragged him to a karaoke bar in the West Village. A night out was a rare occasion for Rob back then. 
  Turn around 
  Somehow, that night in a karaoke bar turned into many nights, in many karaoke bars. Karaoke became a way out, a way to escape the past, a way to be someone else if only for the span of a three-minute song. Discovering the sublime ridiculousness of karaoke, despite the fact that he couldn't carry a tune, he began to find his voice. 
  Turn around 
  And then the unexpected happened. A voice on the radio got Rob's attention. The voice came attached to a woman who was unlike anyone he'd ever met before. A woman who could name every constellation in the sky, and every Depeche Mode B side. A woman who could belt out a mean Bonnie Tyler. 
  Bright Eyes 
  Turn Around Bright Eyes is an emotional journey of hilarity and heartbreak with a karaoke soundtrack. It's a story about finding the courage to move on, clearing your throat, and letting it rip. It's a story about navi- gating your way through adult romance. And it's a story about how songs get tangled up in our deepest emotions, evoking memories of the past while inspiring hope for the future.

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  Lifelike Heads

  Lance Richlin

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  Learn to draw amazingly realistic portraits in seven easy stages—from capturing unique facial features and expressions to different ages and races.   This book is the perfect guide for creating lifelike representations of the human head in graphite. Experienced artist Lance Richlin begins by explaining drawing tools and materials, shading techniques, and the important anatomical structures of the head. Following these basics, he shows how to light the subject, block in and render each feature of the face, and address a variety of expressions—from subtle smiles to toothy grins. Then he guides the reader through four impressive projects, showing how to develop a lifelike head drawing in seven simple stages: the lay-in, plumb lines, volume, outline, tonal pattern, value, and finishing. Readers also will find an in-depth troubleshooting section to help them identify and solve any problems that lessen the realism and accuracy of their drawings. In an age full of technological shortcuts, this book emphasizes drawing from life and seeks to preserve the methods of the old masters.   

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