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Gale In Context: Science is an engaging online resource that provides contextual information on hundreds of today’s most significant science topics. By integrating authoritative reference content with headlines and videos, learners see how scientific disciplines relate to real-world issues, from weather patterns to obesity. Users can explore millions of full-text articles from national and global publications, 200+ experiments and projects, and top reference content.
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"With more than 100 new entries, from Amy Atlas, Benedict Cumberbatch, and Cary Joki Fukunaga to Joaquin Phoenix, Mia Wasikowska, and Robin Wright, and completely updated, here from David Thomson ... is the latest editon of The New Biographical Dictionary of Film, which topped Sight & Sound's poll of international critics and writers as the best film book ever written." -- Back cover.
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Chronicles the life and work of actor, filmmaker, and activist Lupita Nyong'o, detailing her early life in Mexico and Kenya, and her education and film career. Highlights her most famous performances, including her Oscar Award-winning performance in "Twelve Years a Slave," and her activism for racial equality and women's rights. Includes color photographs, a timeline, and additional resources.
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In this unprecedented insider's guide, fashion industry veteran Sasha Charnin Morrison opens her little black book of celebrity stylists and shares their top secrets on creating unforgettable looks, landing a choice job, and working with the pros. Interviews with key players reveal the ins and outs of the glamorous (and often gritty) world of styling, while hundreds of glossy photos illustrate good (and bad) looks. Full of real-life advice, this guide...
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"When Kong-sang was a young boy in Hong Kong, he enjoyed practicing martial arts with his dad but hated going to school. He was eventually enrolled in the China Drama Academy, where he improved his martial arts skills and became a stuntman. That training led to a successful career as an actor. Kong-sang, now known as Jackie Chan, never gave up on his passion for screwball physical comedy. Luckily for Jackie, his determination paid off. His humor and...