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by Maria Isabel Sanchez Vegara (Author), Borghild Fallberg (Illustrator)Learn about the glittering story of Taylor Swift! The talented singer-songwriter who dreamed of sharing her talent with the world.Little Taylor grew up on her family's Christmas tree farm in Pennsylvania. Her life changed at six years old when she attended her first concert. Dancing and singing in the crowd as country musician LeAnn Rimes performed, Taylor fell in love with country music. Some of the kids at school didn't...

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by Wally Koval (Author), Wes Anderson (Foreword by)THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A visual adventure of Wes Anderson proportions, authorized by the legendary filmmaker himself: stunning photographs of real-life places that seem plucked from the just-so world of his films, presented with fascinating human stories behind each fa ade. Accidentally Wes Anderson began as a personal travel bucket list, a catalog of visually striking and historically unique destinations that capture the imagined wo...

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by David Adjmi (Author)From David Adjmi the virtuosic playwright dubbed one of the "best and most original theatre artists of a generation" by Vogue come a wholly original one-woman show. Elective Affinities takes the audience into the apartment of Alice a witty octogenarian offering a funny and savage portrait of cultured life promising to initiate a vital discourse about what it means to be civilized. Number of Pages: 18 Dimensions: 0.04 x 8 x 5 IN Publication Date: December 31, 2014

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by Adam Gamble (Author), Mark Jasper (Author), Katherine Blackmore (Illustrator)Make way for the ballerinas! From pliés to tutus, this adorable board book will have little dancers leaping to their feet. Young readers will explore the magical world of ballet including dance studios, teachers, classes, basic ballet steps, costumes, choreographers, and other forms of dance (jazz, hip hop, tap), and more. Don't forget your dancing shoes! This book is part of the bestselling Good Night Our World s...

Little Sticker Dolly Dressing Ballerina - Paperback

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by Fiona Watt (Author), Lizzie MacKay (Illustrator)A delightful little sticker book full of ballerinas for young children to dress for parts in famous ballets including Cinderella, Swan Lake, The Nutcracker and many more. With over 250 enchanting stickers of gorgeous costumes, ballet shoes and accessories. Number of Pages: 44 Dimensions: 0.2 x 9.4 x 6.6 IN Publication Date: August 06, 2024

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by Nick Perilli (Author)Put on your very own show and hang out with Kermit the Frog and the rest of The Muppets with this collectible character magnet set. Unique Magnet Set: 25 full-color magnets of The Muppets including Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, Gonzo, and more, as well as a two-sided illustrated backdrop to build your own scenes. Illustrated Mini Book: Includes a full-color 32-page miniature book of Muppet profiles and character art. The Perfect Gift for Muppet Fans...

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by Thomas E. Wartenberg (Editor)Released in 1999, Fight Club is David Fincher's popular adaption of Chuck Palahniuk's cult novel, and one of the most philosophically rich films of recent years. This is the first book to explore the varied philosophical aspects of the film. Beginning with an introduction by the editor that places the film and essays in context, each chapter explores a central theme of Fight Club from a philosophical perspective. Topics discussed include: Fight Club, Plato'...

The Story Orchestra: I Can Play: The Nutcracker: Learn 8 Easy Pieces from the Series! - Hardcover

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by Jessica Courtney Tickle (Illustrator), Frances Lincoln Children's Books (Author)From the The Story Orchestra series, a beautifully illustrated first piano sound book! Press the keys to learn 8 famous classical tunes from The Nutcracker as you follow the story. While other books in the series play famous pieces of classical music, in this new Story Orchestra format, young readers can now play the tunes themselves! Color and shape codes correspond to the 14 keys, so kids can learn easy 8-bar...

The Story Orchestra: Shakespeare's a Midsummer Night's Dream: Press the Note to Hear Mendelssohn's Music - Hardcover

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by Jessica Courtney-Tickle (Illustrator)Discover the spellbinding magic of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream in this musical reimagining of Mendelssohn's most famous suites - push the button in each scene to hear the vivid sound of an orchestra playing from Mendelssohn's score. This story takes us to Athens where the Duke and Queen are to be married. However, not everyone is as happy, and on one midsummer's night, mischievous fairies, lively actors and young lovers get caught up in a se...

Little First Stickers Ballet - Paperback

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by Kirsteen Robson (Author), Desideria Guicciardini (Illustrator)Use the stickers to create scenes from the world of ballet, from the hard work of a rehearsal and the glamour of a costume fitting to the excitement of performing Swan Lake, The Nutcracker and other classic ballets. With over 200 stickers, including lots of sparkly stickers. Number of Pages: 32 Dimensions: 0.2 x 6.5 x 9.2 IN Publication Date: September 03, 2024

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by Sandra Boynton (Author), Sandra Boynton (Illustrator)The moose plays the cello. The deer, violin. And it's ONE-two-three, ONE-two-three, time to begin. This mystical, waltzing board book from the one and only Sandra Boynton is a magical book to share with a magical child. Woodland animals heed the call of the fox's bugle to join the woodland dance in a moonlit glade, dancing all night to the music of the Woodland Dance Trio. As the animals wander off to bed, the Trio plays one last piece ...

96 Facts about Taylor Swift: Quizzes, Quotes, Questions, and More! with Bonus Journal Pages for Writing! - Paperback

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by Arie Kaplan (Author), Risa Rodil (Illustrator)The ultimate fact book and journal for fans of Taylor Swift! Packed with fun facts, quick quizzes, and bonus pages for journaling, this is a must-have for any Swiftie.Author BiographyArie Kaplan is an American writer and comedian. He is the author of the book Masters of the Comic Book Universe Revealed! and a writer for Mad magazine. He lives in New York City. Number of Pages: 80 Dimensions: 0.2 x 8.8 x 5.9 IN Publication Date: September 19, 2023

Mi Little Golden Book Sobre Taylor Swift (My Little Golden Book about Taylor Swift Spanish Edition) - Hardcover

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by Wendy Loggia (Author), Elisa Chavarri (Illustrator), Maria Correa (Translator)Ayude a su pequeña o pequeño a soñar en grande con esta biografía en español sobre Taylor Swift, la artista multiplatino y ganadora del premio Grammy. Las biografías de Little Golden Book son la introducción perfecta a la no ficción para lectores jóvenes, así como para fanáticos de todas las edades! "Imprescindible para cualquier colección de Taylor Swift". --Rolling Stone Este Little Golden Book sobre Taylor ...

Ready Set Dance: Getting Ready for Your First Dance Class - Paperback

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by Once Upon A. Dance (Author), Stella Maris Mongodi (Illustrator)Meet Quinn Hops and Bella Beak, the most adorable duo to ever don ballet slippers! As the studio doors swing open, their hearts flutter with anticipation. It's their very first dance class. Will wobbly toes lead to whimsy, wiggles, or woes? Find out in the charming introduction to the world of dance and the award-winning collection of movement books by Once Upon a Dance. Number of Pages: 36 Dimensions: 0.09 x 8.5 x 8.5 IN Publ...

The Sopranos: The Official Cocktail Book - Hardcover

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by Sarah Gualtieri (Author), Emma Carlson Berne (Author)Raise a toast to one of television's greatest series with distinctive cocktails inspired by the iconic moments and legendary characters of The Sopranos. Now it's easier than ever to craft killer cocktails sure to make the family proud. Featuring 60 classic recipes, The Sopranos: The Official Cocktail Book will have your whole crew sipping in style. This officially licensed collection includes drinks inspired by everyone from Tony and Jun...

On Stage at Any Age: Drama Scripts for Fun and Performance - Paperback

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by Christine Goodman (Author)On Stage at Any Age invites you as a reader or performer to step out of the confines of everyday life into a world of fun and fantasy. You'll meet diverse and intriguing characters like King Eye-Spy the fussy food guy, Lumpy Dumpy Egg, Cats and Rats with culinary skills, Bodyguard, Conscience and more. These plays were originally written for, but should not be confined to, infants and primary school aged children. The scripts are ideal for backyard concerts and fu...

Muppets in Moscow: The Unexpected Crazy True Story of Making Sesame Street in Russia - Paperback

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by Natasha Lance Rogoff (Author)Muppets in Moscow is the incredible true story of the author's odyssey to create Sesame Street in Russia. It reveals how--in between bombings and political chaos in 1990s Moscow--a team of Russian and American artists, producers, educators, writers, and puppeteers overcame their many differences to create an unprecedented hit in a post-communist era.Author BiographyNatasha Lance Rogoff is an award-winning American television producer, filmmaker, and journalist ...

The Art of Horror Movies: An Illustrated History - Hardcover

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by Steven Jones (Author)With eye-popping images from all over the world, The Art of Horror Movies: Revised Edition is the definitive guide for anyone who loves horror films and movie fans of all ages. Author BiographyStephen Jones lives in London, England. He is the winner of four World Fantasy Awards, three International Horror Guild Awards, twenty-one British Fantasy Awards, five Bram Stoker Awards, and a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Horror Writers Association. A former television an...

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by Carolyn Keene (Author), Peter Francis (Illustrator)Help Nancy and her friends track down the crafty clown who stole George's junior ringmaster whistle in the fourth book in an all-new, interactive Nancy Drew chapter book mystery series. Includes space for readers to jot down their own ideas and solutions to the case! The Bingle and Bumble Circus is coming to River Heights, and Nancy, Bess, and George are super excited to see the clowns, animals, and acrobats. But most of all, they're excit...

Plays for Performance Series - Paperback

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by Henrik Ibsen (Author), Nicholas Rudall (Translator)Ibsen's seminal play, which changed modern drama, is a searing view of a male-dominated and authoritarian society, presented with a realism that elevates theatre to a level above mere entertainment. The reverberations of Nora's slamming the door as she leaves Torvald continue to the present day. Plays for Performance Series.Author BiographyThe Plays for Performance series is edited by Nicholas Rudall, former artistic director of the Court ...

The Art of Noir: The Posters and Graphics from the Classic Era of Film Noir - Paperback

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by Eddie Muller (Author)"Captures the essence of noir spirit." --Los Angeles Times "Muller has nailed down the essence of the genre." --San Francisco Chronicle "A gloriously lurid collection of classic film noir posters." --Seattle Times "Temptresses swathed in glossy red, falling out of strapless sheathes with plunging necklines . . . To look at these movie posters is to glimpse a world of passionate intensity." --Washington Post Book World The poster art from the film noir era has a bold l...

Save the Cat!(r) Writes for TV: The Last Book on Creating Binge-Worthy Content You'll Ever Need - Paperback

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by Jamie Nash (Author)Blake Snyder's Save the Cat (R), the world's top-selling story method for filmmakers and novelists, introduces The Last Book on Creating Binge-Worthy Content You'll Ever Need. Screenwriter Jamie Nash takes up Snyder's torch to lay out a step-by-step approach using Blake's principles so that both new and experienced writers can learn how to: -Use all the nuances, tricks, and techniques of pilot-writing (The Opening Pitch, The Guided Tour, The Whiff of Change) with exam...

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by Tom Welsh (Author)Take control of your conditioning regimen "Well-organized, to the point, easy to read and full of practical and earnest advice for athletes."--Karen Kain, artistic director, National Ballet of Canada "This well-rounded book deals with important issues that all dance professionals should know about."--John White, author of Advanced Principles in Teaching Classical Ballet Dancers must learn to negotiate a truly amazing range of physical demands to achieve peak performan...

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by Matt Zoller Seitz (Author), Michael Chabon (Introduction by), Max Dalton (Illustrator)This New York Times bestselling overview of Wes Anderson's filmography features previously unpublished behind-the-scenes photos, artwork, and ephemera, with an introduction by Michael Chabon. Writer/director Wes Anderson guides movie/television critic Matt Zoller Seitz through Anderson's life and career in a hardcover book-length conversation, woven together with original illustrations and production ima...

Screenplay: The Foundations of Screenwriting - Paperback

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by Syd Field (Author)Hollywood's script guru teaches you how to write a screenplay in "the 'bible' of screenwriting" (The New York Times)--now celebrating forty years of screenwriting success Syd Field's books on the essential structure of emotionally satisfying screenplays have ignited lucrative careers in film and television since 1979. In this revised edition of his premiere guide, the underpinnings of successful onscreen narratives are revealed in clear and encouraging language that will...

The Science of Storytelling: Why Stories Make Us Human and How to Tell Them Better - Paperback

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by Will Storr (Author)The compelling, groundbreaking guide to creative writing that reveals how the brain responds to storytelling, based on the wildly popular creative writing classStories shape who we are. They drive us to act out our dreams and ambitions and mold our beliefs. Storytelling is an essential part of what makes us human. So, how do master storytellers compel us? In The Science of Storytelling, award-winning writer and acclaimed teacher of creative writing Will Storr applies daz...

Pete the Cat and the Cool Cat Boogie - Paperback

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by James Dean (Author), James Dean (Illustrator), Kimberly Dean (Author)Put on your dancing shoes--Pete is ready to boogie!Pete is learning a new dance--the Cool Cat Boogie! When he hears a groovy beat, he's full of happy in his feet. But when Grumpy Toad tells him, "Pete, you dance all wrong!" Pete is determined to become a better dancer.With the help of his friends and some wise words from Owl, Pete learns that he's his grooviest when he's being himself. Includes step-by-step dance moves so...

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by Cottage Door Press (Editor), Cocomelon Licensed Art (Illustrator)Time to go to school on the big yellow bus! Sing along with your CoComelon friends! Honk the horn and giggle with JJ all the way to Miss Appleberry's school. The pictures are from the hit CoComelon show. With a built-in handle, this adorable CoComelon-themed sound book is perfect for at home or on the go. Great if you're looking for CoComelon toys and books for toddlers! Perfect for boys and girls getting ready for school! Yo...

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by Arthur Schnitzler (Author), Nicholas Rudall (Translator)First published for private circulation in Vienna in 1900, Arthur Schnitzler's famous play looks at the sexual morality and class ideology of his day through a series of sexual encounters between pairs of characters. When published publicly in 1903, it became an immediate best-seller, scandalized Viennese society, and a year later was censored. Schnitzler was accused of pornography and worse. In 1922 Freud wrote to him that "you have ...

The Shawshank Redemption Revealed: How One Story Keeps Hope Alive - Paperback

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by Mark Dawidziak (Author)A 25th anniversary celebration of The Shawshank Redemption, one of the most cherished American films of the late twentieth century. Although it received mostly positive reviews on its release in September 1994, the box office was disappointing and it failed to win many awards. But as Andy tells Red in the film, "no good thing ever dies." The movie found new life, reaching an ever-growing audience on cable and home video. Each year, The Shawshank Redemption rises in p...

All about Me!: My Remarkable Life in Show Business - Hardcover

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by Mel Brooks (Author)NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - At 95, the legendary Mel Brooks continues to set the standard for comedy across television, film, and the stage. Now he shares his story for the first time in "a wonderful addition to a seminal career" (San Francisco Chronicle), "infused with nostalgia and his signature hilarity" (Parade). ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: New York Post - "Laugh-out-loud hilarious and always fascinating, from the great Mel Brooks. What else do you expect from...

Funny Boy: The Richard Hunt Biography - Hardcover

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by Jessica Max Stein (Author) "The most sensational, perpetual teenager in the world." --Jim Henson "To know him was to love him, and we do." --Mark Hamill Funny Boy: The Richard Hunt Biography tells the life story of a gifted performer whose gleeful irreverence, sharp wit and generous spirit inspired millions. Richard Hunt was one of the original main five performers in the Muppet troupe. He brought to life an impressive range of characters on The Muppet Show, Sesame Street, Fraggle Rock an...