Unforgettable Books
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Champagne Supernovas: Kate Moss, Marc Jacobs, Alexander McQueen, and the '90s Renegades Who Remade Fashion: Kate Moss, Marc Jacobs, Alexander McQueen, and the '90s Renegades Who Remade Fashion
"Terrifically exciting and fun" (Publishers Weekly), Champagne Supernovas is "a lucid, smoothly executed look at a pivotal decade in the legacy of American fashion" (Kirkus Reviews) as told through the lives of Kate Moss, Marc Jacobs, and Alexander McQueen--the three iconic personalities who defined the time. Veteran pop culture journalist Maureen Callahan takes us back to the pivotal style moment of the early 1990s--when supermodel glamazons gave way to heroin chic, when the alternative became the mainstream, and when fashion suddenly became the cradle for the most exciting artistic and cultural innovations of the age. Champagne Supernovas gives you the inside scoop from a bevy of supermodels, stylists, editors, photographers, confidantes, club kids, and scenesters who were there. They'll tell the unvarnished story of three of the most influential personalities to emerge in fashion in decades--Kate, Marc, and McQueen--and show why the conditions in the 1990s were perfect for their rise...but also helped contribute to their personal struggles. Steeped in the creative brew of art, decadence, and genius that defined the era, Champagne Supernovas is a "titillating ride through the fashion world" (Elle) that offers readers front-row tickets to a gloriously debauched soap opera about the losers and freaks who became the industry's It Girls and Boys...and who changed the larger culture forever.
$18.99
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Chanel: Collections and Creations
Chanel's combination of tradition, originality, and style has always made it the most seductive of fashion labels. Here the House of Chanel opens its private archives, revealing a galaxy of brilliant designs created by Coco Chanel from 1920 onwards. Dazzling clothes, intricate accessories, beautiful models, and timeless design leave no doubt as to the lasting fame of her name and embody everything that has come to symbolize the magic of Chanel. The book explores five central themes--the suit, the camellia, jewelry, makeup and perfume, the little black dress--and follows the threads from past to present to show how these key items have been rediscovered and reinvented by new designers. It includes many previously unpublished archive photographs and original drawings by Karl Lagerfeld, as well as glorious images from some of the greatest names in fashion photography.
$40.00
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Charlotte's Web
Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White 🐖 A Timeless Children’s Classic About Friendship, Love, and Courage Introduce young readers to one of the most beloved children’s books of all time with Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White . This heartwarming classic tells the unforgettable story of a pig named Wilbur and a wise, compassionate spider named Charlotte, whose friendship changes everything. Perfect for children, parents, and teachers alike, this book continues to inspire generations with its meaningful lessons and gentle storytelling. ✨ Why You’ll Love This Book ✅ Classic Children’s LiteratureA must-have in every child’s library, Charlotte’s Web is a staple of elementary reading lists and home collections. ✅ Heartwarming StorylineFollow Wilbur the pig and Charlotte the spider as they form an extraordinary bond that teaches empathy, kindness, and selflessness. ✅ Educational ValueIdeal for classroom use, this novel helps build reading comprehension, vocabulary, and emotional intelligence. ✅ Perfect for Read-AloudsEngaging and easy to follow, it’s perfect for bedtime stories or group reading sessions. ✅ Award-Winning AuthorWritten by E.B. White, one of America’s most celebrated authors of children’s literature. 🎯 Ideal For: Parents looking for meaningful children’s books Teachers building a classroom library Gift buyers seeking timeless classics Young readers transitioning to chapter books 📘 Product Details Title: Charlotte’s Web Author: E.B. White ISBN: 9780064400558 Publisher: HarperCollins Format: Paperback Audience: Ages 6–10 (Grades 2–5) Genre: Children’s Literature / Classic Fiction
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Charlotte's Web: A Newbery Honor Award Winner
Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White Classic Hardcover Children’s Book | Newbery Honor Winner 🐖 A Beloved Children’s Classic About Friendship and Courage Discover the timeless magic of Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White , a cherished children’s novel that has captivated readers for generations. This beautifully illustrated classic tells the heartwarming story of Wilbur, a gentle pig, and Charlotte, a wise spider whose extraordinary friendship changes everything. Perfect for young readers, classrooms, and family read-aloud time, this edition features the original illustrations by Garth Williams that bring the story to life. ✨ Key Features & Benefits ✅ Classic Hardcover EditionDurable and beautifully bound, ideal for gifting or long-term keepsake collections. ✅ Original Garth Williams IllustrationsAuthentic black-and-white artwork enhances the reading experience and preserves the story’s classic charm. ✅ Timeless StorylineFollow the unforgettable journey of Wilbur and Charlotte as themes of friendship, kindness, loyalty, and sacrifice unfold. ✅ Award-Winning Children’s BookA Newbery Honor Book and one of the most widely read children’s novels of all time. ✅ Perfect for Read-Aloud & Independent ReadingGreat for bedtime stories, classroom reading, and early chapter book readers. 🎯 Ideal For Parents building a child’s reading library Teachers and homeschool educators Gift buyers looking for meaningful children’s books Fans of classic literature and farm animal stories 📚 Product Details ISBN: 9780060263850 Format: Hardcover Publisher: HarperCollins Illustrator: Garth Williams Reading Level: Ages 6–10 (Grades 2–5) Pages: Approx. 192 Category: Children’s Classics / Juvenile Fiction
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Chemical Communication in Crustaceans
The crustaceans are ecologically and economically important organisms. They constitute one of the dominant invertebrate groups on earth, particularly within the aquatic realm. Crustaceans include some of the preferred scientific model organism, profitable aquaculture specimen, but also invasive nuisance species threatening native animal communities throughout the world. Chemoreception is the most important sensory modality of crustaceans, acquiring important information about their environment and picking up the chemical signals that mediate communication with conspecifics. Significant advances have been made in our understanding of crustacean chemical communication during the past decade. This includes knowledge about the identity, production, transfer, reception and behavioral function of chemical signals in selected crustacean groups. While it is well known that chemical communication is an integral part of the behavioral ecology of most living organisms, the intricate ways in which organisms allocate chemicals in communication remains enigmatic. How does the environment influence the evolution of chemical communication? What are the environmental cues that induce production or release of chemicals? How do individuals economize production and utilization of chemicals? What is the importance of molecule specificity or mix of a molecule cocktail in chemical communication? What is the role of chemical cues in multimodal communication? How does the ontogenetic stage, the sex or the physiological status of an individual affect its reaction to chemical cues? Many of these questions still represent important challenges to biologists.
$329.99
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Chemotaxis: Methods and Protocols (2009)
Fundamental to the development and vital functions of organisms, the migration of motile cells due to the detection of shallow gradients of specific chemical signals in their environments, or chemotaxis, can be clearly seen as a major force in cell biology. In Chemotaxis: Methods and Protocols, expert researchers in the field provide state-of-the-art methods for investigating cell migration behaviors, studying molecular components involved in detecting extracellular signals and directing cell movement, visualizing spatiotemporal dynamics of the components in signaling networks of chemotaxis in real time, and constructing quantitative models that simulate chemoattractant-induced cell responses. Written in the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology(TM) series format, chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and notes on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. Comprehensive and cutting-edge, Chemotaxis: Methods and Protocols serves scientists with practical guidance on the diverse methodologies that are currently propelling chemotaxis research forward in order to further our understanding of this vital biological system.
$174.99 $169.99
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Cherry Cheesecake Murder
Hannah Swensen and her bakery, The Cookie Jar, bask in the glow of Hollywood glamour when Main Street becomes a movie set. And although tensions simmer as the cameras roll, no one expects the action to turn deadly . . . until it's too late . . . There's no such thing as privacy in Lake Eden, but Hannah never thought things would go this far. Everyone has been telling her what to do ever since she got not one but two marriage proposals. Movie mania soon shoves Hannah's marriage dilemma into the background and even gives her cat a shot at stardom. The Cookie Jar serves as snack central with Main Street rented out for the week. She stirs lots of fresh gossip, whipping up treats for cast and crew, including demanding director Dean Lawrence's favorite--cherry cheesecake. Features Over a Dozen Cookie and Dessert Recipes from The Cookie Jar!
$12.95
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Chess Puzzles for Kids
This chess puzzle super-challenge contains 100 fun positions to solve, ranging from encouragingly easy to mind-numbingly hard. Using an innovative format, every puzzle is preceded by an instructive example, illustrating an important pattern. Each puzzle has been graded to suit a wide range of chess abilities. Beginners or younger readers will enjoy reading the basic warm-up exercises. The more experienced can wrestle with some classic puzzles, whilst at the same time learning of typical themes and killer concepts. The final challenging chapters - Mission Impossible - are guaranteed to torment and inspire the most talented of future champions! Chess is recognized in many countries as a useful tool for developing creative thinking in children. Chess Puzzles for Kids will quickly enable children to enjoy using their new-found skills to outwit friends and relatives. Murray Chandler gained the chess grandmaster title by winning events in New York and Amsterdam. During 28 years as a professional player he has taken part in over 150 international tournaments, in 32 different countries. His previous books for young players - Chess for Children (with Helen Milligan), How to Beat Your Dad at Chess and Chess Tactics for Kids - are widely used in schools and by junior coaches.
$19.95
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Chester's Way
Chester and Wilson had their own way of doing things, and they did everything together. When they cut their sandwiches, it was always diagonally. When they rode their bikes, they always used had signals. If Chester was hungry, Wilson was too. They were two of a kind, and that's the way it was - until indomitable Lilly, who had "her" own way of doing things, moved into the neighborhood.
$19.99
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Childbirth Across Cultures: Ideas and Practices of Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Postpartum (2009): Ideas and Practices of Pregnancy, Childbirth and the Postpartum
This book will explore the childbirth process through globally diverse perspectives in order to offer a broader context with which to think about birth. We will address multiple rituals and management models surrounding the labor and birth process from communities across the globe. Labor and birth are biocultural events that are managed in countless ways. We are particularly interested in the notion of power. Who controls the pregnancy and the birth? Is it the hospital, the doctor, or the in-laws, and in which cultures does the mother have the control? These decisions, regarding place of birth, position, who receives the baby and even how the mother may or may not behave during the actual delivery, are all part of the different ways that birth is conducted. One chapter of the book will be devoted to midwives and other birth attendants. There will also be chapters on the Evolution of Birth, on Women's Birth Narratives, and on Child Spacing and Breastfeeding. This book will bring together global research conducted by professional anthropologists, midwives and doctors who work closely with the individuals from the cultures they are writing about, offering a unique perspective direct from the cultural group.
$249.99
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Chile in Their Hearts: The Untold Story of Two Americans Who Went Missing After the Coup: The Untold Story of Two Americans Who Went Missing After the Coup
Set against the romance of revolution and the terror of a military coup, this arresting mystery is also a reckoning with the callousness of U.S. foreign policy. In 1972 two idealistic young Americans, Charles Horman and Frank Teruggi, arrived in Chile to participate in President Salvador Allende's socialist and democratic revolution. A year later they were secretly executed as Chile's military, with U.S. backing, deposed Allende. Following a sham investigation and cover-up, a Chilean defector leveled a stunning but ultimately false accusation: a CIA agent was in the room when one of the killings was ordered. The defector's tale inspired the acclaimed 1982 film Missing and established U.S. involvement as the accepted narrative. But Chile in Their Hearts exposes the tale as a fabrication and leads us to a more intriguing reality. This book will force readers to rethink what they thought they knew about this infamous case. Renowned investigative journalist John Dinges scoured U.S. and Chilean archives and interviewed new witnesses to reveal the true story of the killings and the compelling adventure of the two Americans' lives against the backdrop of U.S. intervention in Chile.
$27.95
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China Men: National Book Award Winner: National Book Award Winner
NATIONAL BOOK AWARD WINNER - The bestselling author of The Woman Warrior chronicles the lives of several generations of Chinese men in America, woven from memory, myth and fact. "A history at once savage and beautiful, a combination of bone-grinding reality and luminous fantasy."--The New Republic Maxine Hong Kingston's unforgettable imaginative journey into the hearts and minds of generations of Chinese men in America, from those who worked on the transcontinental railroad in the 1840s to those who fought in Vietnam. Mixing vivid fables and legends, personal stories from her own family, and details of the historical hardships faced by Chinese immigrants in different times and places, Kingston illuminates their long, arduous search for the Gold Mountain.
$18.00
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