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Ponti

by Sharlene Teo

Published: 2018-09-04

Hardcover: 304 pages

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An award-winning fiction debut about the value of friendships in present-day Singapore—a surprising and powerful portrait of Asia that shows the unique blend of modern and traditional cultures coming together—for fans of Elena Ferrante and Emma Cline.“I am Miss Frankenstein, I am the...

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The Lager Queen of Minnesota: A Novel

by J. Ryan Stradal

Published: 2019-07-23

Hardcover: 368 pages

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â??The perfect pick-me-up on a hot summer day.â?Â â??Washington Post   â??[A] charmer of a take. . . Warm, witty and--like any good craft beer--complex, the saga delivers a subtly feminist and wholly life-affirming message.â? â??People Magazine   A novel of family, Midwes...

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Slow Stitch: Mindful and Contemplative Textile Art

by Claire Wellesley-Smith

Published: 2015-10-06

Hardcover: 128 pages

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Sometimes less is more—and quality is more important than quantity. That's true in textile art too, and this much-needed guide brings a meaningful, thoughtful, and sustainable approach to stitchery. See how to slow down and experience more joy in your craft by trying simple techniques ba...

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Vitamin T: Threads and Textiles in Contemporary Art

by Phaidon Editors, Jenelle Porter

Published: 2019-04-03

Hardcover: 304 pages

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A global survey of more than 100 artists, chosen by art-world professionals for their work with threads, stitching, and textiles Celebrating tapestry, embroidery, stitching, textiles, knitting, and knotting as used by visual artists worldwide, Vitamin T is the latest in the celebrated Vita...

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Textiles: Art of Mankind: The Art of Mankind

by Mary Schoeser

Published: 2012-12-15

Hardcover: 568 pages

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A comprehensive celebration of the spectacular and enduring appeal of textiles across time and cultures Textiles are the most ubiquitous, diverse, and consistently creative art form on the planet. This major new work comprises more than one thousand images that highlight the beauty, subtle...

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Butcher's Crossing (New York Review Books Classics)

by John Williams

Published: 2007-01-16

Paperback: 274 pages

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In his National Book Award–winning novel Augustus, John Williams uncovered the secrets of ancient Rome. With Butcher’s Crossing, his fiercely intelligent, beautifully written western, Williams dismantles the myths of modern America.It is the 1870s, and Will Andrews, ?red up by Emerson ...

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A Philosophy of Education (The Home Education Series)

by Charlotte M Mason

Published: 2017-06-29

Paperback: 394 pages

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Charlotte Mason's classic series on home education re-released at last, with a fresh transcription formatted to match the original. Large margins make this edition a pleasure read or study.

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Unnatural Causes

by Richard Shepherd

Published: 2018-09-20

Hardcover: 400 pages

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Included in The Times Books of the Year 2018'An absolutely brilliant book. I really recommend it, I don't often say that but it's fascinating' Jeremy Vine, BBC Radio 2'One of the most fascinating books I have read in a long time. Engrossing, a haunting page-turner. A book I could not put d...

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The College Dropout Scandal

by David Kirp

Published: 2019-08-01

Hardcover: 184 pages

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Higher education today faces a host of challenges, from quality to cost. But too little attention gets paid to a startling fact: four out of ten students -- that's more than ten percent of the entire population - -who start college drop out. The situation is particularly dire for black and...

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Turbulence: A Novel

by David Szalay

Published: 2019-07-16

Hardcover: 160 pages

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**A New York Times Book Review Editors’ Choice** From the acclaimed, Man Booker Prize-shortlisted author of All That Man Is, a stunning, virtuosic novel about twelve people, mostly strangers, and the surprising ripple effect each one has on the life of the next as they cross paths while...