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  • Murder in Motion
    Warner Jennifer / LifeCaps
    Eadweard Muybridge pioneered the field of the movie picture--it's because of him that we have movies today. He also got away with murder ‒ literally. In 1874, he shot and killed his wife's lover and got away with it for essentially saying the guy had it coming.  But murder was only part of Muybridge story. He was brilliant. Creative. And eccentric. And because he got a...
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    7,28 €

  • Ninja Warrior
    Warner Jennifer
    Ninjas have been protecting Japan in the shadows for hundreds of years. No warrior has ever operated with such honor and skill. Ninjas have been protecting Japan in the shadows for hundreds of years. No warrior has ever operated with such honor and skill.  ...
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    7,04 €

  • Feud
    Warner Jennifer
    Back in the 1970s on the poverty stricken streets of the Bronx, New York, amongst the African-American community there was a rise in the popularity of the 'block party'. People like the Ghetto Brothers would plug their amps between the lamp posts. These parties would often have a DJ playing soul or funk music, where the percussive 'break' in the songs would be i...
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    7,01 €

  • Grace Kelly of Monaco
    Jennifer Warner
    She has been called America’s princess – and with good reason. Long before she married a prince, Grace Kelly had the looks and bearing of royalty. Born and raised in Philadelphia, the daughter of an Irish Catholic father and a German immigrant mother, Grace’s blend of blonde-haired, blue-eyed beauty and poise was dubbed a “snow-covered volcano” by director Alfred Hitchcock. But...
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    7,69 €

  • The History of Middle-Earth
    HistoryCaps / Jennifer Warner
    J.R.R. Tolkien didn't just write a book when he came up with the Lord of the Rings series--he created an entire world: Middle-Earth. This unofficial guide to Middle-Earth helps new and old fans alike become familiar with the history of Middle-Earth--including the languages, places, and people. It also contains a complete reference of every book, movie and game that the worl...
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    6,61 €

  • Minding Her Manners
    Jennifer Warner / LifeCaps
    While her name is synonymous with etiquette, that part of Emily Post’s story did not begin until much later in her life – 50 years old to be exact. For the rest of her nearly 88 years, Emily lived a dynamic and colorful life, providing us with a legacy of little known stories of love, loss, humor, and the simple ways to make our lives, and those around us, a little better.  Th...
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    7,22 €

  • The Tool of the Sea
    Warner Jennifer
    We remember Hepburn, Monroe, and West. They were the queens of Hollywoods Golden Era. But there's one star that's often left out even though in her time there were few more famous: Anna May Wong. She was a symbol of grace and beauty, but more importantly she broke barriers and became the first Asian American actress to be not just a star, but have international recognit...
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    7,07 €

  • Blacklisted
    Warner Jennifer
    Dalton Trumbo was the highest paid screenwriter in Hollywood when he was investigated as a Communist during America's Red Scare of the 1940s. He was ultimately sent to jail and placed on an industry blacklist that would make him unhirable.  His exile lasted 13 years during which time he was forced to write screenplays under assumed names. While on the Hollywood blacklist T...
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    7,10 €

  • Keeper of the Flame
    Jennifer Warner
    The life of Nina Simone is one of blocked paths and surprising detours. Some people are born to an obvious destiny, only to find that society, circumstance, and chance steer them onto an entirely different course. Had Nina been born at a different time, she could very well have been a superstar of classical music at an early age. However, the severe oppression of African Americ...
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    6,81 €

  • Queen of the Blues
    Jennifer Warner
    Nicknamed the Queen of the Blues, Bessie Smith rose up from poverty in the American South to become one of the most famous and respected recording artists of her generation. Smith was at the forefront of transitioning blues music from a rural novelty to a legitimate art form that critics and audiences took seriously. Behind the scenes of her success, though, Bessie navigated a ...
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    9,76 €

  • The Fantastic Mr. Anderson
    Jennifer Warner / LifeCaps
    Ever since 'Bottle Rocket' charmed it's way onto movie screens across the country in 1996, Wes Anderson's unique and creative style of filmmaking has captivated audiences worldwide. Much has been written about his movies, but little has been written about the man. This short biography gives you an inside look at the person behind the movies. It also will look briefly a...
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    6,84 €

  • Mister Rogers
    Jennifer Warner
    At it's peak, over 8% of every household in America was tuned into 'Mister Rogers' Neighborhood.' Mister Rogers wholesome message inspired millions of kids to do better.Millions knew the TV personality, but few knew the man behind the cardigan. This book gives a glimpse into what inspired the man who captivated so many viewers.LifeCaps is an imprint of BookCaps™ Study G...
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    7,75 €

  • The True Story of the Jersey Boys
    Jennifer Warner
    Throughout the 1960s, there's was one band that ruled the charts and defined the sound of a generation: The Four Seasons. On stage, they were clean cut kids from New Jersey—off stage there was an entirely different story.  You’ve heard the music, now find out the stories behind the music. This book takes you inside the life of Frankie Valli and the history of The Four Seas...
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    7,10 €