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This is a fully illustrated oral history of the Magnetic Fields' 1999 triple album, "69 Love Songs" - an album that was afforded "classic" status by many almost as soon as it was released. LD Beghtol's book is chatty, incestuous, funny, dark, digressive,...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781556596452Author Red PineFormat PaperbackPage Count 344Imprint Copper Canyon Press,U.S.Publisher Copper Canyon Press,U.S.

A classic and essential text for designers since 2009, Layout Essentials: 100 Design Principles for Using Grids just got better with a fresh exploration of its design principles, updated text, and new photos and international graphics. Grids are the...

In 1992, Marvel Entertainment commissioned Jim Lee, the young superstar penciller behind X-Men (vol. 2) no. 1, the bestselling single-issue comic book of all time, to create all of the art for a new set of 105 trading cards-a set that would go on to...

On the eve of his own cancer surgery, John Piper writes about cancer as an opportunity to glorify God. Piper gently but firmly helps readers understand that we can indeed waste our cancer.About the AuthorJohn Piper is founder and lead teacher of...

To enclaves of young converts tucked away in the mountains of Asia Minor, Paul wrote what is perhaps the oldest document in the New Testament - the letter to the Galatians. What problems were they facing? Among a variety of religious authorities...

Perspectives on Place provides an inspiring insight into the territory of landscape photography. Using a range of historic and contemporary examples, Alexander explores the rich and diverse history of landscape photography and the many ways in which...

FROM THE AUTHOR OF NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER, FUNNY KID FOR PRESIDENT! Every kid wants to laugh, but Max is the boy who can make it happen. As he and his classmates head off on a camping trip, the new boy,...

Unafraid of a challenge, Lois Pryce began the kind of adventure most of us could only ever dream of. She put on her sparkly crash helmet, armed herself with maps and a baffling array of visas, and got on her bike. Destination: Cape Town - and the small...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780816637317Author Louise BrooksFormat PaperbackPage Count 168Imprint University of Minnesota PressPublisher University of Minnesota PressDimensions(mm)...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.AwardsWinner of PROSE Award - Engineering & Technology 2021.Book InformationISBN 9780262043458Author Sasha Costanza-ChockFormat PaperbackPage Count 360Imprint MIT PressPublisher...

A time to learn. A time to rebel. A time to love. A time to burn. A group of teenagers - silenced and controlled by a censorious society - discovers a new world of feeling and freedom, with beautiful and devastating consequences. Inspired by German...

The mind contains the seeds of its own awakening-seeds that we can cultivate to bring forth the fruits of a life lived consciously. With Mindfulness, Joseph Goldstein shares the wisdom of his four decades of teaching and practice in a book that will...

The Art of Gifting Naturally is a unique and contemporary guide to the joy of making gifts by hand. Inspired by the seasons, Angela Maynard showcases more than 25 inspiring projects that are easy to make and perfect to gift to friends and family.From...

International hat-knitting icon Woolly Wormhead is known for her unique, innovative hat designs and is followed the world over by avid fans. This collection includes patterns for 22 of her designs: 12 patterns for women, five men's designs, and five hats...

It was always at sundown they were seen. In that twilight hour, when the walls between the worlds grew thin, strange things might slip through the cracks. Sometimes then, so the stories went, enchanted islands would appear in the empty ocean to the west...

With 35 creative paper projects for kids to make, Origami for Kids is guaranteed to add a whole heap of fun to playtime. Stuck for something fun to do on a rainy day or worried about how to keep entertained on a long car journey? Don't panic, because...

The 1950s. The mid-point of the twentieth century. When those born in the nineteenth century met their grandchildren who would live in the twenty-first. A pivotal moment, certainly. And is it really true? Had we 'never had it so good', as Prime Minister...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781786273918Author Paul WoodsFormat PaperbackPage Count 140Imprint Laurence King PublishingPublisher Laurence King Publishing

In this fully revised and richly illustrated edition, author and journalist Will Ellsworth-Jones pieces together a complete picture of the life and work of Banksy, perhaps the most iconic, enigmatic and controversial artist of modern times. For someone...

A history of women designers and consumers from 1900 to the present day. The work of women designers has not traditionally been the focus of mainstream histories of design. By revealing the untold story of female design pioneers, this comprehensive...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9781937006341Author Thich Nhat HanhFormat PaperbackPage Count 160Imprint Parallax PressPublisher Parallax PressWeight(grams) 172gDimensions(mm) 165mm * 114mm...

Rowan Mini Knits: 15 Hand Knit Designs for Children Aged 3-12 15 popular Rowan designs scaled down to create perfectly proportioned outfits for boys and girls in beautiful, comfortable, wearable yarns. Projects Include: HoodiesStriped...

Graded Keyboard Musicianship provides graded and integrated exercises for developing five core skills at the keyboard: figured bass, score-reading, transposition, harmonization, and improvisation. Organized into two books, it develops these skills from...

Take early readers on an adventure through God's Word with the #1 Bible for kids!The bestselling NIrV Adventure Bible (R) for Early Readers gets kids 6-10 excited about God's Word! They will be captivated with the full-color features that make reading...

Now in its fifth edition, Analysing Architecture has become internationally established as the best introduction to architecture. Aimed primarily at those studying architecture, it offers a clear and accessible insight into the workings of this rich and...

'A careful and thoughtful provocation' (Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury) Ambitiously placed at the intersection of scientific insights and spiritual wisdom, Human Flourishing prompts us to reflect on what constitutes a good life and the...

The Hermes scarf is one of the greatest fashion icons of all time.Worn by royalty and celebrities, coveted and admired, and now avidly collected, this deceptively simple square of silk is much more than just an accessory: it is the stuff of legend. Now...

'Molesworth remains a rare breed: a curator who can actually write.' - Art in America An illustrated reader featuring a collection of essays from trailblazing curator and writer Helen Molesworth - the first book of her collected writings Over the past...

Marcus Berkmann was for many years the pop critic of the Spectator, waiting like most freelances to get fired. He's also the author of the bestselling Berkmann's Cricket Miscellany, concentrating on the ridiculous true stories and the weird characters of...

Apologies but we at Booksplease don't have a full description for this book.Book InformationISBN 9780553380545Author Stephen CopeFormat PaperbackPage Count 352Imprint Bantam Books IncPublisher Random House USA IncWeight(grams) 335gDimensions(mm) 234mm *...

This glorious book is a modern guide to weaving, an ancient craft that is reaching new heights of popularity, from acclaimed contemporary weaver and textile artist Rachna Garodia. It contains a wealth of practical advice and tons of inspiration for...

Lonely Planet's Madrid is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Marvel at masterpieces by Spain's best painters in the beautiful Museo del Prado, enjoy tapas in La Latina,...

When it comes to deciding the most tragic British artist of the 20th century, Cyril Mann (1911-80) must be a contender. Mann made a number of genuinely innovative breakthroughs and certainly had the potential to become one of the most important...

A chestnut with a white blaze is scorching across the turf towards the finishing post.About the AuthorKim Addonizio is the author of seven poetry collections and two books on writing poetry: The Poet's Companion (with Dorianne Laux) and Ordinary Genius...

"This gorgeous book has the heft of an ancient herbal. It is a treasure for anyone interested in the healing properties of plants. Blackwell's precise depictions... are beautifully reproduced. It is a joy to turn every page." - Susan Fraser, Director...

Now available in a compact paperback edition, this book remains the most comprehensive survey of African textiles on the market today, illustrating in over 570 spectacular colour photographs the traditional, handcrafted, indigenous textiles of the whole...

In Off-Road Disciplines, Earl Creps reveals that the on-road practices of prayer and Bible reading should be bolstered by the other kinds of encounters with God that occur unexpectedly-complete with the bumps and bruises that happen when you go "off-road...

In Long Players, fifty of our finest authors write about the albums that changed their lives, from Deborah Levy on Bowie to Daisy Johnson on Lizzo, Ben Okri on Miles Davis to David Mitchell on Joni Mitchell, Sarah Perry on Rachmaninov to Bernardine...

Creating sustainable fashion has never been more important. Circular Fashion provides an accessible, practical, and holistic approach to this key topic for anyone studying fashion.This introductory text to sustainability in fashion includes best practice...