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|  | Images of Enlightenment by Andy Weber, Jonathan Landaw
One of the most striking aspects of Tibetan Buddhism is its wealth of visual imagery, ranging from the tranquility of a serenely poised meditator to the dynamic energy of apparently wrathful figures. Western observers are often as puzzled as they are fascinated by these representations and wonder, Who are these figures and what do they mean? In telling the story of each major deity and its iconography, this book -- unavailable for two years -- answers the need for a clear, straightforward guide to the inner world of Tibetan Buddhist sacred art and serves as a great introduction to the tradition of spiritual self-transformation embodied by these depictions. The text by Landaw, which explicates thirty-two brilliant full-color plates of paintings by Weber in Tibetan style, is also sprinkled with numerous line drawings, helpful tables, and succinct, lucid explanations of topics ranging from emptiness to the processes of death to the stages of the tantric path . -- Religious Studies Review AUTHOR: Andy Weber, Jonathan Landaw
PUBLISHER: Snow Lion Publications, Incorporated
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Art & Architecture 
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 | The Nitpicker's Guide for Classic Trekkers by Phil Farrand
Six feature films, the wildly successful television spin-off Star Trek: The Next Generation, endless reruns, videotapes, conventions, a line of best-selling novels, and William Shatners New York Times best-seller Star Trek Memories have kept the Star Trek spirit alive and well, even 25 years after its cancellation. Now this must-have book for all Trekkers -- which covers every episode of the original series, the pilot, and all six movies -- reveals all the bloopers, continuity errors, plot oversights, equipment malfunctions, and goof-ups that discerning, die-hard fans love to spot, but may have missed. Written especially for all those who find themselves thinking, Hey, if the transporter is broken, why dont they just use a shuttlecraft? , this nitpicky volume includes Kirk`s toupee watch; an examination of the logic of the miniskirted female crew members; number of times Kirk violated the Prime Detective and lots of trivia questions, fun facts, quizzes, and more. Live long and nitpick. AUTHOR: Phil Farrand
PUBLISHER: Dell Publishing
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Art & Architecture
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 | Amadeus by Peter Shaffer
0riginating at the National Theatre of Great Britain, Amadeus was the recipient of both the Evening Standard Drama Award and the Theatre Critics Award. In the United States, the play won the coveted Tony Award and went on to become a critically acclaimed major motion picture winning eight Oscars, including Best Picture.Now, this extraordinary work about the life of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart is available with a new preface by Peter Shaffer and a new introduction by the director of the 1998 Broadway revival, Sir Peter Hall. Amadeus is a must-have for classical music buffs, theatre lovers, and aficionados of historical fiction. AUTHOR: Peter Shaffer
PUBLISHER: HarperTrade
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Art & Architecture
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 | From Bauhaus to Our House by Dennis McKeen, Ken Ohst, Thomas Wolfe
Tom Wolfe takes aim at modern architecture in this provocative and lively but uneven survey of all that's wrong with 20th-century design. AUTHOR: Dennis McKeen, Ken Ohst, Thomas Wolfe
PUBLISHER: Bantam Books
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Art & Architecture
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 | Fast & Easy Decorating Ideas by Creative Publishing International, Inc. Staff
Easy ideas for changing the style of a room include craft projects that are fast, fun, and popular. This idea book offers over 250 suggestions with a short explanation of each, and all are tested and approved for accuracy. 200+ photos/illustrations. AUTHOR: Creative Publishing International, Inc. Staff
PUBLISHER: Creative Publishing International, Incorporated
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Art & Architecture
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 | How to Draw Lifelike Portraits from Photographs by Lee Hammond
The lessons in this book show artists how to suggest three dimensions on simple shapes using highlights and shadows created by pencil shadowing and blending. AUTHOR: Lee Hammond
PUBLISHER: F & W Publications, Incorporated
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Art & Architecture
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