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|  | Aegean Art & Architecture by Donald Preziosi, Louise Hitchcock
The discoveries in Crete, Greece, and the Aegean islands that began a century ago were nothing less than stunning, and seemed to give shape and substance to tales of the Minotaur and the Labyrinth, of Theseus and Ariadne, of Minos and Icarus. Ancient Aegean Art is the first comprehensive historical introduction to the art and architecture Crete, mainland Greece, and the Cycladic islands in the Aegean, beginning with the Neolithic period, before 3000 BCE, and ending at the dose of the Bronze Age and the transition to the Iron Age of Hellenic Greece (c.1000 BCE). AUTHOR: Donald Preziosi, Louise Hitchcock
PUBLISHER: Oxford University Press, Incorporated
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Art & Architecture 
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 | The Wedding Dress
Three sisters in the years after the Civil War face poverty and general joylessness: Julie and Victoria are widowed; Claire has never married and has few prospects. Nonetheless, they decide to make Claire a wedding dress, and in the course of its construction the sisters rediscover a reason to go on--and when a dashing sergeant arrives on the scene, the sisters see the possibility of important changes in their lives.
PUBLISHER: Ballantine Books
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Art & Architecture
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 | The House by Stephen Gardiner
Stephen Gardiner surveys the evolution of the house, beginning with caves and progressing to the modern architecture of the 20th century. En route, he explores various town-planning conventions and the influence of different architectural periods on later eras. AUTHOR: Stephen Gardiner
PUBLISHER: Dee, Ivan R. Publisher
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Art & Architecture
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 | Ptown by Peter Manso
Examining the burgeoning arts community, the gay community, fishermen, and politicians, Manso portrays the diverse community of Provincetown to comment on its history and the evolution of its character. AUTHOR: Peter Manso
PUBLISHER: Simon & Schuster Adult Publishing Group
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Art & Architecture
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 | Creating Your Own Monologue by Glenn Alterman
Coaching the reader through each stage of the creative journey this is the first book that shows actors how to write successful monologues, performance-art pieces, and one-person plays. The writing process is explained in easy-to-follow steps, from getting started, to expanding and tightening dialogue, developing character, editing and rewriting, rehearsing the final piece, and playing to audiences. Included are interviews with seasoned pros, techniques for marketing and promoting solo shows, and information about artists` communities, competitions, and grants. AUTHOR: Glenn Alterman
PUBLISHER: Allworth Press
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Art & Architecture
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 | The Costume Designer's Handbook by Liz Covey, Rosemary Ingham
Newly revised and updated, The Costume Designer`s Handbook is now more comprehensive than ever and is the backbone of any costume designer`s library since its original publication in 1983. AUTHOR: Liz Covey, Rosemary Ingham
PUBLISHER: Heinemann
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Art & Architecture
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