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Frederick Forsyth's Icon volume 2
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English
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The manifesto of a new Russian presidential candidate has been found-a disturbing blueprint for returning his country to a military dictatorship. Only one ex-CIA operative is qualified to stop him and life and death fight to save the future of Russia and its people has begun.
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Pub. Date
[2006]
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English
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Through cutting-edge imagery and powerful dramatic recreations, plunge into the chaos of 19th-century warfare and political intrigue as Napoleon mounts his last whirlwind campaign. And witness the epic, history-changing battle that would bring a cataclysmic end to his dream of ruling the world.
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Jazz icons volume ser. 2
Pub. Date
2007.
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None
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Dave Brubeck boasts two beautifully filmed concerts from one of the most beloved quartets in jazz history. Captured at the pinnacle of their power and popularity, Paul Desmond (alto sax), Joe Morello (drums), Eugene Wright (bass) and Dave Brubeck (piano) explore the trails they blazed into the realm of odd time signatures with "Forty Days" and two versions of their groundbreaking hit "Take Five", as well as forays into world music with two unique...
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English
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Books on Whittaker Chambers and Alger Hiss abound, as countless scholars have labored to uncover the facts behind Chambers's shocking accusation before the House Committee on Un-American Activities in the summer of 1948-that Alger Hiss, a former rising star in the State Department, had been a Communist and engaged in espionage.In this highly original work, Susan Jacoby turns her attention to the Hiss case, including his trial and imprisonment for...
51) Andy Warhol
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English
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Art critic, philosopher, and winner of a National Book Critics Circle Award Arthur Danto delivers a compact, masterful tour of Andy Warhol's personal, artistic, and philosophical transformations. Danto traces the evolution of the pop artist, including his early reception, relationships with artists such as Jasper Johns and Robert Rauschenberg, and the Factory phenomenon. He offers close readings of individual Warhol works, including their social context...
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English
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Charleston Icons celebrates the Holy City through full-color photographs and evocative essays highlighting fifty of the best places, foods, buildings, institutions, and inventions that Charleston has to offer. From the four corners of law to sweetgrass baskets, the Spoleto Festival to shrimp, grits, and boiled peanuts, this book showcases what makes Charleston special.
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English
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The image of Che is a worldwide phenomenon, seen everywhere from the poorest of shantytowns to the wealthiest of cities. But has the real story of Che Guevara become completely separated from the icon?
But what would have become of Che Guevara if he had not died in Bolivia on 9th October 1967? Would his exploits be seen very differently today?
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English
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An icon is a religious image from the fourth century, usually depicting Jesus, Mary or angels
The Hollywood star system conveyed the power of their stars in much the same way. Striking portraits for maximum attention
Marilyn Monroe was a natural at this from the start. Even in her earlier shots, Marilyn maximises the possibilities of being iconic in the classical sense of the word
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English
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The iconic image of Muhammad Ali as a martyr for the cause of freedom, both against Vietnam and for the civil rights movement is Ali as St. Sebastian, as expressed by Esquire magazine.
He was already the golden boy of the 1960s. His amateur record was 100 wins with only 5 losses.
59) King's dream
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English
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A new evaluation of the renowned speech by Martin Luther King, Jr., now hailed as the most powerful American address of the twentieth century.
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Pub. Date
2010, c2009
Language
English
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"From Coco Chanel to Christian Dior and from Giorgio Armani to Vivienne Westwood, 'Icons of Culture: Fashion' offers a rich and comprehensive introduction to the lives and accomplishments of 50 key individuals who dominated the fashion industry from the late nineteenth century to the present day..."--dust jacket.
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