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"The true story of the world's most prolific art thief--a spellbinding portrait of obsession and flawed genius, from the bestselling author of The Stranger in the Woods. For centuries, works of art have been stolen in countless ways from all over the world, but no one has been quite as successful at it as the master thief Sťphane Breitwieser. Carrying out more than two hundred heists over nearly ten years--in museums and cathedrals all over Europe--Breitwieser,...
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Gabriel Allon novels volume 23
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Legendary art restorer and spy Gabriel Allon joins forces with a brilliant and beautiful master-thief to track down the world's most valuable missing painting but soon finds himself in a desperate race to prevent an unthinkable conflict between Russia and the West
The Carabinieri have made a startling discovery in the Amalfi villa of a murdered South African shipping tycoon: a secret vault containing an empty frame and stretcher matching the dimensions...
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IL: UG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 7
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Called upon by The Hammond Museum and renowned art scholar Dr. Ashton Prince, Boston PI Spenser accepts his latest case: to provide protection during a ransom exchange-money for a stolen painting. The case becomes personal when Spenser fails to protect his client and the valuable painting remains stolen
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From Mount Fuji to the temples of Kyoto, "Japan Journeys" offers a unique perspective on the country's most famous travel destinations. Art historian Andreas Marks has gathered together approximately two hundred Japanese woodblock prints depicting scenic spots and cultural icons that still delight visitors today. Many of the prints are by masters such as Utagawa Hiroshige, Kitagawa Utamaro, and Utagawa Kunisada, and currently hang in prestigious galleries...
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"How many women artists do you know? Who makes art history? Did women even work as artists before the twentieth century? And what is the Baroque anyway? Guided by Katy Hessel, art historian and founder of @thegreatwomenartists, discover the glittering paintings by Sofonisba Anguissola of the Renaissance, the radical work of Harriet Powers in the nineteenth-century United States and the artist who really invented the "readymade." Explore the Dutch...
6) The museum
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A young girl tours and twirls through museum galleries experiencing different emotions evoked by different styles of art, and then expresses her energy and inspiration when she finds an empty canvas
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"Who gets to leave a legacy? 1985. Anita de Monte, a rising star in the art world, is found dead in New York City; her tragic death is the talk of the town. Until it isn't. By 1998 Anita's name has been all but forgotten--certainly by the time Raquel, a third-year art history student is preparing her final thesis. On College Hill, surrounded by progeny of film producers, C-Suite executives, and international art-dealers, most of whom float through...
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After explaining interesting facts about dogs and cats in an introduction, this book shows readers how to draw Saint Bernards, calico kittens, short-haired tabby cats, and more. The text also discusses drawing tips and the different ways to color finished pieces. Now drawing can be informative as well as fun! Each book in our new 5 Steps to Drawing series starts with fun facts about the subject and then guides readers through a simple five-step drawing...
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Gabriel Allon novels volume 22
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"A gripping story of deception in the world of international fine art. Restorer and spy Gabriel Allon embarks on a dangerous hunt across Europe for the secret behind the forgery of a seventeenth-century masterpiece that has fooled experts and exchanged hands for millions"--
Restorer and spy Gabriel Allon embarks on a dangerous hunt across Europe for the secret behind the forgery of a seventeenth-century masterpiece, attributed to Sir Anthony van...
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A story spanning a decade and starring a cast of characters straight out of novel-from rock icons and film stars, art dealers and art forgers-brings to life the bitter debate over the authenticity of a series of paintings by the most famous American artist of the 20th century
12) Sharks
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
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"Information accompanies step-by-step instructions on how to draw sharks. The text level and subject matter are intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher
13) Robots
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
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"Information accompanies step-by-step instructions on how to draw robots. The text level and subject matter are intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher
14) Dogs
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
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"Information accompanies step-by-step instructions on how to draw dogs. The text level and subject matter is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher
15) Dinosaurs
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IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
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"Information accompanies step-by-step instructions on how to draw dinosaurs. The text level and subject matter are intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher
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"With this charming arts and crafts guide, readers learn how to make origami that looks like different foods. Through the easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions, they are able to complete each step by folding, unfolding, or pinching paper in order to mold it into amazing shapes. Vibrant illustrations demonstrate how each step of the process should look. Through this accessible look at a high-interest topic, readers can develop a newfound appreciation...
17) Monsters
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IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
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"Information accompanies step-by-step instructions on how to draw monsters. The text level and subject matter is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher
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"A collection of concrete poetry, illustrations, and photographs that shows how young children's constructions, created as they play, are reflected in notable works of architecture from around the world. Includes biographies of the architects, quotations, and sources"--Provided by publisher
19) Nothing Ventured
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"Nothing Ventured heralds the start of a brand new series in the style of Jeffrey Archer's #1 New York Times bestselling Clifton Chronicles: introducing Detective William Warwick. But this is not a detective story, this is a story about the making of a detective . . . William Warwick has always wanted to be a detective, and decides, much to his father's dismay, that rather than become a lawyer like his father, Sir Julian Warwick QC, and his sister...
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