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Read Or Download When Marilyn Met the Queen: Marilyn Monroe's Life in England by Michelle Morgan Full Pages.

Read Or Download Poe: Stories and Poems: A Graphic Novel Adaptation by Gareth Hinds by Gareth Hinds Full Pages.

In a thrilling adaptation of Edgar Allan Poe's best-known works, acclaimed artist-adapter Gareth Hinds translates Poe's dark genius into graphic-novel format. It is true that I am nervous. But why will you say that I am mad? In -The Cask of Amontillado, - a man exacts revenge on a disloyal friend at carnival, luring him into catacombs below the city. In -The Masque of the Red Death, - a prince shielding himself from plague hosts a doomed party inside his abbey stronghold. A prisoner of the Spanish Inquisition, faced with a swinging blade and swarming rats, can't see his tormentors in -The Pit and the Pendulum, - and in -The Tell-Tale Heart, - a milky eye and a deafening heartbeat reveal the effects of conscience and creeping madness. Alongside these tales are visual interpretations of three poems -- -The Raven, - -The Bells, - and Poe's poignant elegy to lost love, -Annabel Lee.- The seven concise graphic narratives, keyed to thematic icons, amplify and honor the timeless legacy of a

Read Or Download A Dirty Wedding Night (Dirty, #2.5) by Jaine Diamond Full Pages.

It wouldn?t be a rock star wedding without a whole lot of s*x? It?s been one hell of a night at Cathedral Cove Resort. Love and lust are in the air, and rock star Jesse Mayes is just about to drag his bride, Katie, back to their luxurious cabin to celebrate in private. But the newlyweds aren?t the only ones in the mood? After all, sexy ?wild card? Roni just disappeared into the dark with two hot, naked rock stars. And Dirty's lead singer, Zane, just took off?also naked?into the woods, with the band's assistant manager, Maggie. And what ever happened to that tall, dark and mysterious best man, Jude? And where the heck is the groom?s poor ex-girlfriend and bandmate, Elle? In this steamy must-read story collection, find out what happens (not always what you?d think!) when your favorite Dirty characters vanish into the night after the rock star wedding event of the year. 4 couples? 4 dirty stories Included in A Dirty Wedding Night: A Dirty Vow A Dirty Secret A Dirty

Read Or Download New York School of Interior Design: Home: The Foundations of Enduring Spaces by Ellen S. Fisher Full Pages.

An essential text for all students of design . . . [and] inspiration and intel for those simply interested in the art and practice. --Alexa Hampton, from the foreword From the nation's top college for interior design comes a definitive design school in a book and a fabulous reference for decorating the home. In the past decade, New York School of Interior Design, which was founded in 1916, has drawn a large crossover audience of passionate decorating enthusiasts and hobbyists--many of them private homeowners who know that thinking like a professional is the surest way to achieve a magnificent home.This lavishly illustrated and highly detailed interior design bible provides a comprehensive education on home design and decor, from color theory principles to space-specific considerations (choosing furniture for a living room) and collaborating with architects and other professionals for the best results. Built on the Home Study Course that is the foundation of the school's curriculum,

Read Or Download Falls Boys (Hellbent, #1) by Penelope Douglas Full Pages.

The HELLBENT Series?a spin-off to the Fall Away series?is coming! ?The kids are growing up?different from their parents but the same in so many ways?? ARO Hawken Trent. So polite. So sweet. Such an upstanding young man. A virgin, too, I hear. He never gets naughty with a girl. Probably because Jesus told him not to. And now here he is, trying to be the hero by protecting another girl from me. He calls me a bully. Irrational. Unreasonable. A criminal. He can call me anything he wants, I?ve heard worse. And he can try to stand between me and my money, but he?s never had to fight for food. That rich, clean, school boy doesn?t have what it takes. HAWKE I surprised her. You should?ve seen her face. Just because I don?t have a record, honey, doesn?t mean I?m clean. It just means I?m better at not getting caught. That is until I realize I might?ve actually gone too far this time. She?s there. I?m there. The scene of the crime. It?s dark. The police show up. We have no choice. We run. Down

Read Or Download Destiny Lovers, Vol. 6 by Kazutaka Full Pages.

Fujishiro Kosuke has been abducted, confined to prison, and ruthlessly pursued by a gang of wardens determined to steal his virginity. Now, after finally escaping the jail, he and the other virgins find themselves stranded on a lush tropical island! The beautiful, bikini-clad girls who call this island home have a grudge against men, but the wardens give the prisoners two choices: give in to temptation or die!

Read Or Download Arsham-Isms by Daniel Arsham Full Pages.

A collection of compelling quotations from a rising star in contemporary art, architecture, and designThe work of renowned contemporary artist Daniel Arsham blurs the lines between art, architecture, archeology, and design. In his distinctive style, he takes ancient art works and objects from twentieth-century pop culture and casts sculptures of them in geological materials such as quartz or volcanic ash, colliding past, present, and future in haunted yet playful visions that prompt viewers to question their everyday surroundings. Gathered from interviews and other sources, Arsham-isms is a collection of lively, thought-provoking, and memorable quotations from this exciting young creative talent on a wide range of subjects--including art, architecture, film, design, pop culture, the art world, and what it means to be a globally recognized artist today.Select quotations from the book:"Art needs to be a little dangerous.""You don't have to own the thing to be part of it.""This work for

Read Or Download Writing Logically, Thinking Critically by Sheila Cooper Full Pages.

This concise, accessible text teaches students how to write logical, cohesive arguments and how to evaluate the arguments of others. Integrating writing skills with critical thinking skills, this practical book teaches students to draw logical inferences, identify premises and conclusions and use language precisely. Students also learn how to identify fallacies and to distinguish between inductive and deductive reasoning. Ideal for any composition class that emphasizes argument, this text includes coverage of writing style and rhetoric, logic, literature, research and documentation.

Read Or Download Data Pipelines Pocket Reference: Moving and Processing Data for Analytics by James Densmore Full Pages.

Data pipelines are the foundation for success in data analytics. Moving data from numerous diverse sources and transforming it to provide context is the difference between having data and actually gaining value from it. This pocket reference defines data pipelines and explains how they work in today's modern data stack.You'll learn common considerations and key decision points when implementing pipelines, such as batch versus streaming data ingestion and build versus buy. This book addresses the most common decisions made by data professionals and discusses foundational concepts that apply to open source frameworks, commercial products, and homegrown solutions.You'll learn:What a data pipeline is and how it worksHow data is moved and processed on modern data infrastructure, including cloud platformsCommon tools and products used by data engineers to build pipelinesHow pipelines support analytics and reporting needsConsiderations for pipeline maintenance, testing, and alerting

Read Or Download The Illustrated Cocktail: The Art of Mixology by Rachel K. Miller Full Pages.

A picture can transform your mood. A cocktail can do the same. The Illustrated Cocktail is a whimsical and visually stimulating compilation of original art with drink recipes, tips and tricks for the home bartender, that doesn't take itself too seriously.The Illustrated Cocktail grew out of my sharing some fun drawings on my personal Instagram account. Fun turned into obsession. My family and I would make a classic cocktail nightly and serve it in some of the vintage bar glasses that I collect. Then I would create a drawing of the cocktail recipe based on some fun facts and it's history. The result is over 60 drink recipes and various tips on setting up a home bar. This book will delight the home bartenders and novices alike. It also makes a great gift.