Thousands of years ago, the ancient Egyptians established a civilization that continue to fascinate people today. This A-Z encyclopedia provides information about the most important people, places, and practices of ancient Egypt, as well as about ancient Egyptian historical periods, religious beliefs, art, architecture, and concepts related to the Egyptian worldview. In addition, the encyclopedia talks about the Egyptologists and archaeologists who helped advance modern knowledge about this ancient culture.
"The power to influence our concept of style lies in the hands of designers in television. Most people today can recognize 'a look' that a character projects. Steed and Emma Peel [of The Avengers] were the first to convey 'a look,' and their designers should be saluted. At the heart of this book lies the story of how the look came about."
Rolling Stone is THE definitive music magazine. Each issue features reviews of original sounding bands, interviews with the hottest artists, and thought provoking articles about politics and the social condition of the world we live in today. This magazine subscription is about more than just music -Rolling Stone is about our culture.
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Summer for Maddy Sinclaire starts as a blur of house parties and dips in the pool-until she's caught throwing an unauthorized beachside bash. As punishment, her parents send her off to Napa Valley, where she'll spend her free time working on the family vineyard. Even with her boyfriend, Brian, miles away, Maddy's about to discover that the vineyard is a very romantic place. It's vast, sunny, magical . . . and there's another boy just waiting to steal her heart.
Esquire is designed as a forum for men in today's American society. This upscale lifestyle magazine for professional 30-to-49-year-old men offers readers information about the latest trends and fashions, as well as personality profiles, and articles about the arts, politics and the media.
