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35 in-depth interviews with independent, woman-identified musicians like Ferron, Joan Osborne, Ani DiFranco, and Sweet Honey in the Rock. Laura Post has provided a comprehensive collection of interviews with thirty-five vibrant women musicians. In an industry characterized by corporate packaging and promotion, these women have distinguished themselves as independent and assertive voices. Alix Dobkin, June Millington, Margie Adams, Holly Near, Sweet Honey in the Rock, Ani DiFranco, Ferron, Avotcja and Joan Osborne to name only a few have attained legendary status through their great musicianship and the ardent support of the women in their audiences. Here is an intimate glimpse into the personal and political lives of rock, folk and jazz musicians, whose songs of empowerment have influenced and enriched generations of women. AUTHOR: Laura Post
PUBLISHER: New Victoria Publishers, Incorporated
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Non-Fiction 
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 | The Lost Dinosaurs of Egypt by Josh Smith, William Nothdurft
Description not available.Describes a 1999 expedition from the University of Pennsylvania designed to retrace the travels of Dr. Ernst Stromer who, in 1911, led an expedition to Egypt's Bahariya Oasis in the Sahara, where he discovered new species of dinosaurs, a discovery that was lost in 1944 during the Allied bombing of Munich. 100,000 first printing. AUTHOR: Josh Smith, William Nothdurft
PUBLISHER: Random House Adult Trade Publishing Group
FORMAT: Hardcover
CATEGORY: Non-Fiction
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 | Big Joe's Trailer Truck by Joseph Mathieu
Here is a day in the life of a truck driver, including a driver's-eye view of the inside of the cab. AUTHOR: Joseph Mathieu
PUBLISHER: Random House Children's Books
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Non-Fiction
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 | Tree by David Burnie
Description not available.Photographs and text explore the anatomy and life cycle of trees, examining the different kinds of bark, seeds, and leaves, the commercial processing of trees to make lumber, and the creatures that live in trees. AUTHOR: David Burnie
PUBLISHER: Dorling Kindersley Publishing, Incorporated
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Non-Fiction
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 | Coming Out of Homosexuality by Bob Davies, Lori Rentzel
Bob Davies and Lori Rentzel offer a practical handbook for recovery and growth which examines the issues of sexual identity. Here are strategies for healing that have been developed and used by people around the world. AUTHOR: Bob Davies, Lori Rentzel
PUBLISHER: InterVarsity Press
FORMAT: Paperback
CATEGORY: Non-Fiction
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 | Getting Permission by Richard Stim
Whether creating a web site, an anthology, or materials for a class, artists and educators of every stripe need to copy right. No, this doesn't mean pulling an all-nighter at Copy Hut. People who plan to use any copyrighted material for their own purposes need to get permission first from the owners of that work. If they don't, they could find themselves face to face with a lawsuit. Getting Permission, written by intellectual property expert Attorney Rich Stim, tackles the permissions process head on, explaining when authorization for the use of copyrighted materials is needed. It shines the light on who to ask for permission, as well as when-and how much-to expect to pay for permission. Comprehensive and easy to read, the book covers:? the permissions process-including authorization to use text, photographs, artwork and music the public domain? copyright research? fair use? academic permissions? the elements of a license and merchandise agreement? the use of a trademark or fictional character? and much more.This cutting-edge book, the only one on the market to cover web site permission, includes agreements for acquiring authorization to use text, photographs, artwork and music. It also provides information for web site owners, such as hyper-linking agreements and Internet research suggestions. A must for the new millennium, Getting Permission will help readers obtain rights, permissions and clearance-and stay out of legal hot water. AUTHOR: Richard Stim
PUBLISHER: Nolo
FORMAT: Computer Disk & Paperback
CATEGORY: Non-Fiction
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