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|  | Death & Taxes by Tony Kushner
Here, the Pulitzer prize-winning author of ANGELS IN AMERICA presents short plays about the paradox of living despite the knowledge of impending death. AUTHOR: Tony Kushner
PUBLISHER: Theatre Communications Group, Incorporated
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Art & Architecture 
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 | Fast-Talking Dames by Maria DiBattista
The film genre of screwball comedy--which includes THE LADY EVE, BRINGING UP BABY, and HIS GIRL FRIDAY--introduced a new type of character into American films, the fast-talking, and often verbally sophisticated, female. DiBattista's study examines this development, both in how it came about and how it changed film. Included are a number of illustrations. AUTHOR: Maria DiBattista
PUBLISHER: Yale University Press
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Art & Architecture
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 | Piggies Finger Puppets by Harcourt Staff
Those plump, smart, long, silly, and wee little piggies that romped from fingers to toes in the Woods beloved bedtime story are available as a set of five plush finger puppets. Whether you replay the hilarious antics from the Woods' award-winning story or make up your own adventures, playtime is five times the fun with these soft and lovable piggies. The Piggies finger puppets are made using nontoxic materials and meet all federal safety standards. AUTHOR: Harcourt Staff
PUBLISHER: Harcourt Children's Books
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Art & Architecture
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 | In the Style of Shaker by Christian Becksvoort
The Shaker Legacy is an intriguing visual tour of 150 classic Shaker pieces, many of which have never been previously photographed. In addition, Becksvoort gives a historical perspective of Shaker beliefs and how they shaped Shaker design. 250+ color photos. AUTHOR: Christian Becksvoort
PUBLISHER: Taunton Press, Incorporated
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Art & Architecture
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 | Jefferson & Monticello by Christopher Hurt, Jack McLaughlin
This book, a National Book Award nominee in 1988, is the life of Thomas Jefferson as seen through the prism of his love affair with Monticello. With a sure command of sources and skilled intuituve understanding of Jefferson, McLaughlin crafts and uncommon portrait of this exceptional man--and of daily life in COlonial and Federal America. Line drawings and black-and-white photographs. AUTHOR: Christopher Hurt, Jack McLaughlin
PUBLISHER: Holt, Henry & Company, LLC
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Art & Architecture
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 | American Arts at the Art Institute of Chicago by Andrew Walker, Judith A. Barter, Kimberly Rhodes, Seth A. Thayer
This comprehensive catalogue presents the Institute`s great collection of American paintings, sculpture, and decorative art, including furniture, silver, and glass. AUTHOR: Andrew Walker, Judith A. Barter, Kimberly Rhodes, Seth A. Thayer
PUBLISHER: Hudson Hills Press LLC
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Art & Architecture
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