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The Haida / by Nault, Jennifer.;
Includes bibliographical references (p. 31) and index.The people -- Haida homes -- Haida communities -- Haida clothing -- Haida food -- Tools, weapons, and defence -- Haida religion -- Ceremonies and celebrations -- Music and dance -- Language and storytelling -- Haida art -- Haida totem poles -- Modern artiOutlines the traditional way of life of the Haida, their religious beliefs, their celebrations, and their artwork.
Subjects: Haida Indians;
© 2008., Weigl,
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Children's book of music / by Mallett, Richard.; Stanley, Ann Marie.;
Early music (50,000 BCE-1600 CE) -- Classical music (1600-1900) -- Modern music (1900- ).Discover the power of music and be inspired by cultures from all over the world with the Children's Book of Music. You'll find out how instruments are made and played and learn about the fascinating lives and achievements of great composers and musicians, from Bach to Bowie, Bjork, and Beyonce. The book is packed with facts and photos highlighting musical styles from around the globe, from the very earliest music through classical and blues, reggae, Afropop, hip-hop, and dance.
Subjects: Music; World music; Composers; Musicians;
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Cahokia jazz : a novel / by Spufford, Francis,1964-author.;
"Like Golden Hill, Cahokia Jazz inhabits a different version of America, and like Golden Hill it has a propulsive and brilliantly twisty plot set within a fully imagined world. Only this world is full of fog, cigarette smoke, dubious motives, danger, and dark deeds. And in the main character of Joe Barrow, we have a hero of truly heroic proportions, and a troubled soul to fall in love with. One snowy night at the end of winter, Barrow and his partner find a body on the roof of a skyscraper. Down below, streetcar bells ring, factory whistles blow, Americans drink in speakeasies and dance to the tempo of modern times. But this is Cahokia, the ancient indigenous city beside the Mississippi living on as a teeming industrial metropolis containing every race and creed. Among them, peace holds. Just about. But the corpse on the roof will spark a week of drama in which this altered world will spill its secrets and be brought, against a soundtrack of wailing clarinets, either to destruction or to rebirth"--
Subjects: Alternative histories (Fiction); Noir fiction.; Novels.; Murder; Nineteen twenties; Secrecy;
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The log driver's waltz / by Hemsworth, Wade,1916-2002.; Phelan, Jennifer.;
Based on the popular Canadian folk song and animated short film, The Log Driver's Waltz is a modern retelling of a young woman whose parents are keen for her to marry. The town's well-to-do doctors, merchants, and lawyers all pursue her, but it's the humble log driver-with his style, grace, and joie de vivre-who captures her attention. And when they finally meet on the dance floor, their joy leaps off the page. The Log Driver's Waltz brings a hallmark of Canadian childhood to life.Ages 4 up.LSC
Subjects: Stories in rhyme.; Log driving; Waltzes; Children's songs;
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Light & breezy knitwear : 15 modern patterns for tanks, tees, skirts & other warm-weather garments / by Ho, Joan(Knitwear designer),author.;
"Enjoy creating and styling your hand-knit fashion through the spring and summer months with these 15 standout patterns by modern knitwear designer Joan Ho. Each piece is thoughtfully designed with lightweight yarns, soft and airy silhouettes and feminine touches that make a statement. Look effortlessly elegant on a dinner date with the lace detailed Sakura ruffled top and skirt set. Lounge around or head to pickleball practice in Joan's one-of-a-kind "knitleisure" designs featuring the Iris Racerback Tank and Poppy Pocket Shorts. Or, dress in breathable, sexy open lacework with the Ivy Mesh Bralette or Mariposa Top, perfect for relaxing by the pool or dancing at a music festival. Plus, with inclusive sizing and features like adjustable straps and drawstrings, these patterns ensure a stylish, personalized fit for each garment. You'll love soaking up the sun in beautiful, boutique-worthy pieces you made yourself"--Back cover.
Subjects: Patterns (Instructional works); Fancy work.; Knitting.; Knitting;
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Your brain on art : how the arts transform us / by Magsamen, Susan,author.; Ross, Ivy,1955-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Have you ever gotten chills while listening to a particularly gorgeous piece of music? Or felt a sense of calm while gazing at a painting of a serene landscape? We have experiences like those every day, but rarely stop to consider what's happening internally to cause them. In Your Brain on Art, founder of the International Arts + Mind Lab at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Susan Magsamen and Google designer Ivy Ross explain how, by understanding how we biologically react to aesthetic experiences, we can not only heal as individuals but thrive as communities. Using the new science of neuroaesthetics, which explores our physiological reactions to art, Magsamen and Ross show us how, for instance, gardening can help a person heal from trauma or listening to a major fifth interval can snap the body out of a fight-or-flight response. Beyond enjoyment and abstraction, art can change the way we operate on a daily, practical level. And, in addition to helping each of us heal from stress, anxiety, burnout, and other malaises of modern life, neuroaesthetics can effect major change in society writ large, whether through public art murals in high-crime areas or music and dance therapy for patients experiencing neurodegenerative disorders"--
Subjects: Aesthetics; Arts;
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King of kings : the Iranian revolution : a story of hubris, delusion and catastrophic miscalculation / by Anderson, Scott,1959-author.;
Includes bibliographical references and index."A stunningly revelatory narrative history of one of the most momentous events in modern times, the jaw-dropping stupidity of the American government, and the dawn of the age of religious nationalism"--
Subjects: Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, Shah of Iran, 1919-1980.;
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The imitation game [videorecording] / by Cumberbatch, Benedict,1976-; Dance, Charles.; Goode, Matthew,1978-; Knightley, Keira,1985-; Moore, Graham,1981-; Strong, Mark,1963-; Tyldum, Morten.; Black Bear Pictures.; Elevation Pictures.;
Director of photography, Oscar Faura ; film editor, William Goldenberg ; music by Alexandre Desplat.Benedict Cumberbatch, Keira Knightley, Mark Strong, Matthew Goode, Charles Dance.During the winter of 1952, British authorities entered the home of mathematician, cryptanalyst and war hero Alan Turing to investigate a reported burglary. They instead ended up arresting Turing himself on charges of 'gross indecency', an accusation that would lead to his devastating conviction for the criminal offense of homosexuality. Little did officials know, they were actually incriminating the pioneer of modern-day computing.Canadian Home Video Rating: PG.DVD ; widescreen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1.
Subjects: Turing, Alan Mathison, 1912-1954; Biographical films.; Enigma cipher system; Feature films.; Gay men; Mathematicians;
© c2015., Disbtributed by Elevation Pictures,
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Forbidden city : a novel / by Hua, Vanessa,author.;
Includes bibliographical references."A teenage girl living in 1960s China becomes Mao Zedong's protégée and lover--and a poster child for the Cultural Revolution--in this provocative, poignant novel from the bestselling author of A River of Stars On the eve of China's Cultural Revolution, and her sixteenth birthday, Mei dreams of becoming a model revolutionary. When the Communist Party recruits girls for a mysterious duty in the capital, she seizes the opportunity to escape her impoverished village. It is only when Mei arrives at the Chairman's opulent residence--a forbidden city unto itself--that she learns that the girls' job is to dance with the Party elites. Ambitious and whip-smart, Mei makes a beeline toward the Chairman. Mei gradually separates from the other recruits to become the Chairman's confidante--and paramour. As he fends off political rivals, Mei faces down schemers from the dance troupe who will stop at nothing to take her place, as well as the Chairman's imperious wife, who has schemes of her own. When the Chairman finally gives Mei a political mission, she seizes it with fervor, but the brutality of this latest stage of the revolution makes her begin to doubt all the certainties she has held so dear. Forbidden City is an epic yet intimate portrayal of one of the world's most powerful and least understood leaders during the most turbulent period of modern Chinese history. Mei's harrowing journey toward truth and disillusionment raises questions about power, manipulation, and belief, as seen through the eyes of a passionate teenage girl"--
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Novels.; Mao, Zedong, 1893-1976; Communism; Teenage girls;
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Wonder Boy. [electronic resource]. by Nintendo of America Inc.;
Game.To celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Wonder Boy series, the original team from Westone have reunited to revive the 1994 fan favorite, Monster World IV. A beautiful remake that pays attention to detail in its updated modern features and graphics! From design to music, the team returns to Monster World to bring new life to the old classic. Asha embarks on a quest to rescue missing spirits and save the world. Luckily, she has her blue flying friend Pepelogoo to accompany her on her adventures. Help Asha save the world! Travel across the Kingdom and discover the many secret treasures and colorful personalities that inhabit the land, collect coins and buy somethin, will ya? While the story stays true to the origins, there are many updates and features that will be included in the new Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World. Of course, the question you all want answered ... Yes, Asha still does her dance when she finds a treasure!ESRB Content Rating: E10, Everyone, 10+ (Fantasy violence).Cartridge compatible with Nintendo Switch video game system ; HDTV 720p/1080i/1080p ; in game surround sound ; Nintendo Switch Pro controller compatible.
Subjects: Action adventure video games.; Video games.; Nintendo video games.; Arcade-style video games.; Adventure video games.; Platform video games.; Nintendo Switch (Video game console); Nintendo Switch video games.; Video games.; Computer games.; Wonder Boy Asha in Monster World (Game); Quests (Expeditions); Adventure and adventurers; Computer adventure games;
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