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Seiff introduces the people, samples the flavor, and showcases the kinship highlighted through 11 unique festivals and more than 25 inspiring projects. This treasure is as much about artistry as it is about crafting connections to each other.

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From ending slavery and Jim Crow laws to the creation of national parks, the American progressive movement has made huge strides in the promotion of broad-based economic prosperity, social justice, the environment, and other areas.

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Spanish photographer Fernando Manso captures Madrid's familiar sights enveloped by the light of the city's legendarily clear skies, which was famously portrayed in the paintings of Velazquez. In this edition, more than 120 of Manso's images illustrate works by renowned Spanish writers, including Mesonero Romanos, Salvador Dali and Francisco Umbral, which also evoke these mythically luminescent horizons.

Since the 1990s, "banquete_" (a multidisciplinary collaboration between artists, scientists and other thinkers, named for the Spanish word for feast, banquet) has aimed to explore the convergences among biological, social, technological and cultural thought, giving rise to collaborative research, production and dissemination--including over 30 digital art projects, all surveyed here.

From the outrigger canoes of Waikiki to the tall ships of Honolulu Harbor, from the Kingdom of Hawaii to statehood, the history of Honolulu has played out against a backdrop of uncommon natural beauty. Home to the only royal residence on American soil, Honolulu witnessed in less than a century's time the overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy, the rise of the powerful sugar barons, and the devastating attack on Pearl Harbor. Yet through the good t...

Admitted to the Union in 1821 as the 24th state, Missouri is rich with the lore of American history. Within and along its borders flow two great rivers, the Missouri and the Mississippi, which gave birth to two great cities, Kansas City in the west and St. Louis in the east. The state gave the nation Mark Twain, Harry Truman, and Rush Limbaugh. Lewis and Clark embarked on their expedition to the Pacific from St. Louis, which became the Gateway...

Text by Barry Schwabsky, Christian Viveros-Faune.

Texts by Catherine Lampert, Edward J. Sullivan, Gerardo Mosquera, Kiki Alvaret, Cristina Vives.

Texts by Barry Schwabsky, Kevin Power, Omar Pascual.

In his works, the American artist Josiah McElheny questions the legacy of modernity from the standpoint of his practice as a master of glass, starting from the confluence of design, science and art. McElheny studied art at the Rhode Island School of Design, and increased his knowledge of traditional glass manufacturing techniques by studying with such masters as Ronald Wilkin. This book presents "Island Universe, " an installation composed of ...

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Text by F. Javier Panera, Omar-Pascual Castillo, Suset Sanchez.

What do you do if you get a bad haircut? Do you have trouble remembering people's names? What happens if you clog the toilet at a friend's house? This title deals with handling life's sticky situations based on the popular "What Would Rob Do?" podcast.

The Knockout Workout 3 Winning Steps to Improve Your Body & Your Life The workout book that really packs a punch Who needs to be in better shape than a professional boxer? Who better to help a woman of any age get into her finest possible physical condition and stay there than WBC Welterweight Champion Mia St. John? In The Knockout Workout, Mia helps you master the exercises and workouts that keep boxers and martial arts experts fit and trim. ...

With a proud tradition reaching back to its founding in 1845, the United States Naval Academy today pursues its role as the nation's premier institution dedicated to teaching and molding the naval leaders of tomorrow. Graduates of the academy include famous athletes, fleet commanders of the world wars, and astronauts. Great Americans like George Dewey, Chester W. Nimitz, and Alan B. Shepard are but a few of the many graduates whose contributio...

Sulsuliya, a Coast Salish teenager, uses her spindle whorl to prepare yarn for her uncles wedding gift, a new robe in the traditional style. She shows her younger sister the skills she was taught by their grandmother, and in doing begins to come of age, taking an adult role within her culture. All titles in the Native American Art Activity Book series, for children ages 8-12, include a craft activity, templates, and instructions. Tribal member...

States of Exchange explores how artists in Cuba deal with the contradictions, ambiguities and social negotatiations in Cuban life. It features an essay on the history and context of contemporary Cuban art by Gerardo Mosquera and a survey of current video practice as an alternative and critical medium in the country.

Small dogs can bring big rewards! Small dogs are charming, intelligent, and loving, but they can also be overly energetic, manipulative, and stubborn. How do you ensure that your little dog becomes a fun, feisty best friend rather than a tiny terror? This revised and updated edition of the classic The Irrepressible Toy Dog follows the small dog from puppyhood through the senior years, giving advice on important topics like: socialization hou...