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In George Michael: A Life,“Gavin’s engrossing biography of the singer takes the measure of a gifted, tragic, and infuriating man” (New York Times Book Review). George Michael was an extravagantly gifted, openhearted soul singer whose work was both pained and smolderingly erotic. He was a songwriter of true craft and substance, and his music swept the world, starting in the mid-1980s. His fabricated image—that of a hypermacho sex god—loomed large in the pop culture of his day. It also hid—for a time—the secret he fought against revealing: Michael was gay. Soon his obsession with fame would start to backfire. As one of the industry’s most privileged yet tortured men began to self-destruct, the press showed little sympathy. George Michael: A Life explores the compelling story of a superstar whose struggles, as well as his songs, continue to touch fans all over the world. Acclaimed music biographer James Gavin traces Michael’s metamorphosis from the shy and awkward Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou into the swaggering, dominant half of the leading British pop duo of the 1980s Wham! He then details Michael’s sensational solo career and its subsequent unraveling. With deep analysis of the creative process behind Michael’s albums, tours, and music videos, as well as interviews with hundreds of his friends and colleagues, George Michael: A Life is a probing, definitive portrait of a pop legend.

The second of three volumes collecting the complete Simpsons Treehouse of Horror comics by creator Matt Groening—packaged in a deluxe, die-cut slipcase that glows in the dark. Featuring an introduction by Lisa Simpson! Collected for the first time in a deluxe hardcover slipcase with a glow-in-the-dark, die-cut cover, these award-winning, full-color comics place the world’s most beloved animated family in exciting horror, science-fiction, and supernatural settings, making this series the perfect gift for the Halloween season and Simpsons fans of all ages. The Treehouse of Horror started as an annual Halloween tradition on The Simpsons, beginning during the second season in 1990. In 1995, the first of 23 comics were produced by Bongo, and while some adapted the TV episodes, most told new stories written and illustrated by some of the biggest names in comics, including Kyle Baker, Ian Boothby, Dan Brereton, Gerry Duggan, Pia Guerra, Peter Kuper, Carol Lay, Nina Matsumoto, Terry Moore, Steve Niles, Brian Posehn, James Robinson, Tone Rodriguez, Scott Shaw, and Jim Woodring. The Simpsons Treehouse of Horror Ominous Omnibus Vol. 2: Deadtime Stories for Boos & Ghouls is the perfect addition to any Simpsons collection.

Ancient foodways don't recognize geopolitical boundaries. For instance, the harissa found in Tunisia is incredibly similar to the adjika used in Georgia. Both accessible and delicious, the food in this cookbook is perfectly suited to the home cook because it is not fussy, and everything on the table is meant to be shared.

The bestselling classic, in a revised 100th Anniversary Edition

Brigette's gives voice to her personal concept of Livable Luxe, that she defines as "Gap meets Gucci?? an aesthetic that is at once both accessible and elegant, combined for a laid- back look that she has become known for. She will include personal anecdotes, making it both inspirational and achievable for a range of budgets.

There are not many classical art books that walk the line of lighthearted humor. A book like this will fill the hole in the market for books that are both artistically educational and entertaining!

"For the first time ever, legendary singer-songwriter Dolly Parton brings you behind the lyrics of 175 of her songs to reveal the personal stories and vibrant memories that have inspired sixty years of songwriting. Lushly illustrated and told in Dolly's inimitable voice, this rich collection offers an intimate, exclusive look at the colorful life, prolific career, and rags-to-rhinestones journey of one of the most revered entertainers of our time"--

A beautifully illustrated book about BMW cars and why people love them, featuring classic models in 50 evocative photographs.

A sex and relationship columnist bares it all in a series of essays¿part memoir, part manifestöthat explore the author's coming-of-age and coming out as a bisexual man and move toward embracing and celebrating sex unencumbered by shame

Bold neon colors, bright patterns, and tons of tactile elements make this a visual treat for artists of all ages! Once arranged--and rearranged--it will sit comfortably on a bookshelf or stand confidently on display. A book that's a kaleidoscope of the imagination to encourage readers to look, reflect, play. . . and create!

Timed to the 10th anniversary of the first season, this ultimate companion book serves as a guide to the series? greatness and place in pop-culture history as fans kick off celebratory rewatches and new fans discover the series for the first time.

This features idyllic venues from around the world, interviews with solo travel experts, including lifestyle bloggers and representatives from companies that cater to solo travelers, and a mix of urban and outdoor adventures well-suited for individuals. With both young and mature travelers alike beginning their solo travel journeys, this guide offers two different travel options for most destinations?"On a budget? and "Luxe??so no matter who you are, or where, you will find the perfect accommodations to satisfy your wanderlust!

Do you know where your food comes from? To find out, acclaimed photojournalist George Steinmetz spent a decade traveling to over 30 countries and 24 US states documenting global food systems. In striking aerial photographs, he captures the awesome scale of 21st-century agriculture that has sculpted 40 percent of the Earth's landmass. He explores the farming of staples like wheat and rice, the cultivation of vegetables and fruits, fishing and aquaculture, and meat production, in situations ranging from traditional farms in diverse cultures to vast agribusinesses, on every continent except Antarctica.

The Manhattan skyline has always held a unique allure in the world's imagination. At street level the scale of the city is dynamic and shifting, from towering skyscrapers to intimate pocket parks and older side streets. At a certain distance, the outline of the city is revealed. Traveling the length of Manhattan by boat, along the two rivers that surround the island, photographer Laurent Dequick shows us the city unfurling in a spectacular accordion-folded book.

For more than 80 years, Glamour has been the preeminent women's empowerment brand in America. But until now, no one has told the extraordinary story of its origins and the famous names who helped shape the magazine into the global powerhouse it is today, and Glamour's many historic firsts. Glamour was the first American fashion magazine to feature a Black cover star, the first to present Gloria Steinem's writing, and the first to feature groundbreaking reporting on reproductive rights

This is a look back at 400 of the most famous handbags designed by the great names in fashion. With stunning spreads, photographs of the handbags, and introductory text for each style, it is THE authority on high-end fashion. In addition, this tome also includes backgrounds on the designers, stories of how certain styles became cemented into the fashion lexicon, tips on how to identify a counterfeit, a look at the increasing popularity of second-hand bags, and even behind-the-scenes looks into how these handbags are made.

An irresistible collection of 60 recipes in a special package with metallic silver paper (just like a chocolate bar) and luscious photos of every bake, including cookies, brownies, cakes, tarts, sweet breads, pastries, and more, all featuring white, milk, semisweet, or dark chocolate.

Home is where the books are. For stylish bookworms and bookish stylists, this inspiring home decor book is brimming with photos of cozy places to read and creative ways to display books at home. Discover beautiful bookshelves designed with lovely objets d'art, handsome home libraries with snug armchairs, reading areas for kids that ignite the imagination, and cookbook corners in quaint kitchens-and learn to replicate these in your own space.

Cat people love their cats deeply . . . maybe a little too deeply. Cats, on the other hand, secretly hate our haircuts but tolerate our presence because we have the thumbs to open the food can. Against the backdrop of fine art, bestselling author Nicole Tersigni delves into the minds of our feline companions and the people who serve them.

This charming and modest autobiography gives a fascinating and detailed insight into the workings of a great fashion house, while revealing the private man behind the high-profile establishment. It is also a unique portrait of classic Paris haute couture of the 1950s and offers a rare glimpse behind the scenes. Dior details his childhood in Granville, the family and friends closest to him, his most difficult years and sudden success, as well as his sources of inspiration and creative processes.

The Great Moghuls presents, for the first time the opulent, internationalist culture of Moghul Hindustan in the age of its greatest emperors. Providing a compelling new narrative to describe the origins of Moghul art, it explores how a huge Iranian influence permeated the sophisticated craft traditions of the Indian subcontinent to create a distinctively Moghul court are included: from contemporary portraits to jewelled gold vessels and carpets.

This sumptuous book explores the important world that woodblock prints played in the fashionable world of Edo-period Japan (1603-1868). 170 ukiyo-e - 'pictures of the floating world' offer us a vivid view of the culture of entertainment, style and glamour that developed in bustling urban centres. Expert curators bring to life the scenes and figures depicted, and highlight the fashions, dress accessories and hairstyles shown in these colourful and compelling images by artists such as Utagawa Kunisada and Utagawa Hiroshige.

"For ocean lovers and seafarers, this photo-rich cookbook features 65 veg-forward and pescatarian recipes to make for hungry sailors and surfers, or after a day of beachy languor. From the captain's breakfast sandwich to vegetable ceviche, lemon and herb pasta with shrimp, and orange cardamom almond cake, all of these recipes are easy enough to make in a galley kitchen on a sailboat or in a beach bungalow with limited equipment, and they all encourage seasonal, sustainable cooking. Eco-friendly travel and boating tips, plus vivid stories from the author's far-flung nautical adventures, make this more than just a cookbook"--

Beach Life isthe fourth design book from author Lauren Liess and explores the beauty and culture of coastal living

Gallerist Jean Lin presents an interior design book for collectors, would-be collectors, and design-loving hunter/gatherers who crave objects of beauty to display in their homes