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Life is good : the book : how to live with purpose & enjoy the ride / by Jacobs, Bert,1964-author.; Jacobs, John,1968-author.;
Includes bibliographical references."From Life is Good founders and brothers Bert and John Jacobs, this inspiring book of wisdom outlines the ten key "superpowers" readers need to live their best lives. Based on the brothers' personal and professional journey, this whimsically illustrated guide captures the unique voice and profound optimism that is the foundation of their beloved T-shirt and apparel company, now worth more than $100 million. Life Is Good: The Book will inspire readers of all ages and passions to discover--and embrace--the good in their lives. Entertaining yet profound, easygoing yet powerful, this engaging book reveals how to tap into the hidden power of optimism. Beginning with their upbringing in working class Boston and following the arc of their lives from postgrad wanderlust to the birth of a small business, Bert and John use their experiences to illuminate the ten superpowers on which optimism is founded--from humor and compassion to gratitude and authenticity. Capturing their buoyant, community-focused outlook and supplementing with top-ten lists and the company's iconic stick-figure illustrations, this book doesn't preach. Instead, it offers lighthearted, practical self-help that will inspire and empower readers to embrace their lives with delight and daring"--Provided by publisher.
Subjects: Jacobs, Bert, 1964-; Jacobs, John, 1968-; Life Is Good (Firm); Businesspeople; Clothing trade; Optimism.;
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Wonder boy : Tony Hsieh, Zappos, and the myth of happiness in Silicon Valley / by Au-Yeung, Angel,1991-author.; Jeans, David,1992-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."A riveting investigation into the turbulent life of Zappos visionary Tony Hsieh, whose radical business strategies revolutionized both the tech world and corporate culture, based on rigorous research and reporting by two seasoned journalists"--
Subjects: Biographies.; Hsieh, Tony.; Zappos.com (Firm); Businessmen; Clothing trade; Electronic commerce; Footwear industry;
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House of Gucci [videorecording] / by Lady Gaga,actor.; Carney, Reeve,actor.; Cottin, Camille,actor.; Driver, Adam,actor.; Ghenea, Madalina,actor.; Hayek, Salma,1966-actor.; Huston, Jack,1982-actor.; Irons, Jeremy,1948-actor.; Leto, Jared,1971-actor.; Pacino, Al,1940-actor.; Scott, Ridley,film director.; Universal Studios, Inc.,film distributor.;
Lady Gaga, Adam Driver, Al Pacino, Jeremy Irons, Salma Hayek, Jared Leto, Jack Huston, Madalina Ghenea, Camille Cottin, Reeve Carney.Inspired by the shocking true story of the family behind the Italian fashion empire. When Patrizia Reggiani, an outsider from humble beginnings, marries into the Gucci family, her unbridled ambition begins to unravel the family legacy and triggers a reckless spiral of betrayal, decadence, revenge, and ultimately, murder.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.Described video for the blind and visually impaired.Subtitled for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH).DVD ; wide screen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital 2.0.
Subjects: Crime films.; Biographical films.; Historical films.; Feature films.; Fiction films.; Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Gucci, Maurizio, 1948-1995; Gucci family; Gucci (Firm); Businessmen; Clothing trade; Man-woman relationships; Murder for hire; Trials (Murder);
For private home use only.
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House of Versace [videorecording] / by Ball, Deborah.House of Versace.Videorecording.; Colantoni, Enrico,1963-actor.; Feore, Colm,actor.; Gershon, Gina,actor.; Nish, Ric,television producer.; Stagner, Rama Laurie,screenwriter.; Sugarman, Sara,television director.; Lions Gate Films.; MarVista Entertainment (Firm);
Director of photography: John Dyer ; editor: Jean Beaudoin ; music: Michel Corriveau.Gina Gershon, Enrico Colantoni, Colm Feore, Donna Murphy, Raquel Welch, Alex Carter.The story of fashion icon Donatella Versace and her triumph over tragedy following the death of her brother, Gianni Versace. Follows Donatella as she is suddenly thrust into the spotlight as head designer of her brother's fashion empire.PG.DVD; anamorphic widescreen (16x9, 1.78:1) presentation; Dolby Digital 2.0.
Subjects: Versace, Donatella; Versace, Gianni; Gianni Versace S.p.A.; Biographical television programs.; Clothing trade; Fashion design; Fashion designers; Made-for-TV movies.;
© c2014., Distributed by Lionsgate,
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Button man / by Gross, Andrew,1952-author.;
"A stirring story of a Jewish family brought together in the dawn of the women's garment business and torn apart by the birth of organized crime in New York City in the 1930s"--
Subjects: Thrillers (Fiction); Domestic fiction.; Biographical fiction.; Historical fiction.; Brothers; Jewish families; Organized crime; Clothing trade;
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Clothing in the Middle Ages / by Elliott, Lynne;
Provides information on the various types of clothing worn by people during the Middle Ages, how clothing was traded and what clothing people wore during certain occasions.
Subjects: Costume; Civilization, Medieval;
© c2004., Crabtree Pub.,
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Well worn : visible mending for the clothes you love / by Pennant, Skye,author.;
Includes bibliographical references."A comprehensive guide to visible mending techniques"--
Subjects: Clothing and dress; Needlework.;
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Retro crochet : 35 vintage-inspired projects that are off the hook / by Trench, Nicki,author.; revision of:Trench, Nicki.Geek chic crochet.;
Subjects: Crocheting.; Vintage clothing.;
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Making memories : 25 timeless knitting patterns for children / by Quintanilla, Claudia,author.;
"An enchanting collection of knitting patterns for children from Claudia Quintanilla and Laine. From cardigans and sweaters to cozy blankets to smaller pieces such as socks and mittens, this book covers a range of techniques, skill levels and yarns in 25 accessible knitting patterns. The majority of the patterns are graded from newborns to 10-year-olds, so you can pick just the right piece for the smallest in the family. What about a colorwork pullover, an all-over lace scarf or an embroidered cardigan? These classic knits combined with dreamy photography and playful illustrations create a children's knitwear book unlike anything seen in this genre before."--
Subjects: Children's clothing.; Handicraft.; Infants' clothing.; Knitting.;
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Reclaimed quilts : sew modern clothing & accessories from vintage textiles / by McVeigh, Kathleen,1987-author.; Donaldson, Dale,1983-author.;
"Build a one-of-a-kind quilted wardrobe with vintage quilts! Join Kat and Dale in exploring the world of one-of-kind, work-of-art garments and building a stunning wardrobe. Ten projects are included inside that span from simple accessories, like totes and small bags, to full outfits, including jackets, and dresses"--
Subjects: Patterns (Instructional works); Quilting;
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