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|  | The Saga of Jazz by G. Collier
Beginning with the African tribal music transported to America by slaves, James Lincoln Collier explores the roots of jazz through gospel and ragtime before launching into a discussion of Dixieland, swing, bebop, the cool school, free jazz, and fusion. In this lively, sometimes controversial, photo-filled account, young readers see how jazz become America's most celebrated and treasured music. AUTHOR: G. Collier
PUBLISHER: Holt, Henry & Company, LLC
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Hobbies & Interests 
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 | Sewing Made Easy by Dorothy Sara
Description not available.An updated, single-volume reference to sewing offers beginners step-by-step illustrated instructions on everything from altering a pantsuit to making slipcovers. 10,000 first printing. AUTHOR: Dorothy Sara
PUBLISHER: Overlook Press, The
FORMAT: Other
CATEGORY: Hobbies & Interests
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 | Dave Barry's Bad Lyrics by Dave Barry, Mike Dodge
When the widely popular humor columnist for the Miami Herald asked his readers to nominate their favorite candidates for worst radio oldie, he was deluged with responses. Thus inspired, Dave Barry has gathered the worst of the worst for the delight of his many fans, or anyone who gets a kick out of reading about the world`s most insipid lyrics and cloying melodies. AUTHOR: Dave Barry, Mike Dodge
PUBLISHER: HighBridge Company
FORMAT: Audio
CATEGORY: Humor
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 | The Complete Photo Guide to Sewing by Creative Publishing International Staff
The experts at Singer Sewing offer an indispensable reference tool to the basics of sewing, with step-by-step instructions for beginners and experts alike. 500+ photos. Charts & cutting directions. AUTHOR: Creative Publishing International Staff
PUBLISHER: Creative Publishing International, Incorporated
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Hobbies & Interests
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 | Book of Greatest Movie Music by Hal Leonard Corporation
Features 43 favorites from the hottest movies of yesterday and today: Beauty and the Beast -- Change the World -- Chariots of Fire -- Circle of Life -- The English Patient -- I Finally Found Someone -- I Say a Little Prayer -- Il Postino -- Mission: Impossible Theme -- Theme from Schindler`s List -- Tears in Heaven -- That Thing You Do! -- Unchained Melody -- The Way We Were -- When I Fall in Love -- You Must Love Me -- more. AUTHOR: Hal Leonard Corporation
PUBLISHER: Leonard, Hal Corporation
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Hobbies & Interests
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 | Theatre Games by Amiel Schotz, Janice Melvin, Theodore O. Zapel
A teacher's handbook of over 140 theatre games designed to stimulate creativity in students of all ages. More than just games, the book is bursting with lively ideas to make a class or workshop a memorable experience. The games progress from Orientation ( Face to Face , You and Me ) and Trust ( Catch me Falling , Lead the Blind ) to more advanced games that develop the senses, coordination, interaction, sensitivity, communication, and spontaneity. A section on characters and stories builds improvisational acting skills. All of the essential elements of acting and character development are explored. Sample workshops provide a guide for using the games. Anyone working with young (or old) performers in schools, colleges or community theatre will find this book a valuable resource. AUTHOR: Amiel Schotz, Janice Melvin, Theodore O. Zapel
PUBLISHER: Meriwether Publishing, Limited
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Hobbies & Interests
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