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Crashing the Gates of Culture with Virgil Abloh

by Robin Givhan ...

“An illuminating . . . biography and cultural history” (The New York Times) of Virgil Abloh’s iconic rise to the top of the fashion industry, which embodied a groundbreaking transformation of the relationship between who we are and what we wear.“[Robin Givhan] captures that shift with the kind of clarity and nuance that honors the late designers’ many layers. There’s never been a book like this.” ... Read more

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“An illuminating . . . biography and cultural history” (The New York Times) of Virgil Abloh’s iconic rise to the top of the fashion industry, which embodied a groundbreaking transformation of the relationship between who we are and what we wear.“[Robin Givhan] captures that shift with the kind of clarity and nuance that honors the late designers’ many layers. There’s never been a book like this.”
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Obama's Legacy

by The Washington Post, David Maraniss, Karen DeYoung, Robin Givhan, Greg Miller, Kevin Sullivan, Sari Horwitz, Wesley Lowery ...

In this timely retrospective, leading voices from The Washington Post come together to discuss Barack Obama's historic presidency.When President Obama was elected, he was a figure of hope for many Americans. Throughout his presidency, he has become far more than a symbol of change; he has enacted countless programs and policies that have made an impact on the country. As his term comes to an end, ... Read more

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In this timely retrospective, leading voices from The Washington Post come together to discuss Barack Obama's historic presidency.When President Obama was elected, he was a figure of hope for many Americans. Throughout his presidency, he has become far more than a symbol of change; he has enacted countless programs and policies that have made an impact on the country. As his term comes to an end,
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The Battle of Versailles

The Night American Fashion Stumbled into the Spotlight and Made History

by Robin Givhan ...

On November 28, 1973, the world's social elite gathered at the Palace of Versailles for an international fashion show. By the time the curtain came down on the evening's spectacle, history had been made and the industry had been forever transformed. This is that story.Conceived as a fund-raiser for the restoration of King Louis XIV's palace, in the late fall of 1973, five top American designers ... Read more

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On November 28, 1973, the world's social elite gathered at the Palace of Versailles for an international fashion show. By the time the curtain came down on the evening's spectacle, history had been made and the industry had been forever transformed. This is that story.Conceived as a fund-raiser for the restoration of King Louis XIV's palace, in the late fall of 1973, five top American designers
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Everyday Beauty

by Robin Givhan ...

Series Book 6 - Double Exposure
Features photographs by Wayne F. Miller, Arthur Rothstein, Jamel Shabazz, Gaston L. DeVigne II, Charles "Teenie" Harris, Al Pereira, Frank L. Stewart, Jason Miccolo Johnson, Jeanne Moutoussamy-Ashe, Builder Levy amongst othersBook will be levelled to CCSFeatures contributions by photographers Zun Lee and Builder Levy.Includes contributions from collector Adreinne Waheed and curator Rhea L. Combs. ... Read more

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Features photographs by Wayne F. Miller, Arthur Rothstein, Jamel Shabazz, Gaston L. DeVigne II, Charles "Teenie" Harris, Al Pereira, Frank L. Stewart, Jason Miccolo Johnson, Jeanne Moutoussamy-Ashe, Builder Levy amongst othersBook will be levelled to CCSFeatures contributions by photographers Zun Lee and Builder Levy.Includes contributions from collector Adreinne Waheed and curator Rhea L. Combs.
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Crashing the Gates of Culture with Virgil Abloh

by Robin Givhan ...

Narrated by Robin Givhan ...

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11 hours 27 min

“An illuminating . . . biography and cultural history” (The New York Times) of Virgil Abloh’s iconic rise to the top of the fashion industry, which embodied a groundbreaking transformation of the relationship between who we are and what we wear.“[Robin Givhan] captures that shift with the kind of clarity and nuance that honors the late designers’ many layers. There’s never been a book like this.” ... Read more

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“An illuminating . . . biography and cultural history” (The New York Times) of Virgil Abloh’s iconic rise to the top of the fashion industry, which embodied a groundbreaking transformation of the relationship between who we are and what we wear.“[Robin Givhan] captures that shift with the kind of clarity and nuance that honors the late designers’ many layers. There’s never been a book like this.”
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They All Came to Barneys

A Personal History of the World's Greatest Store

by Gene Pressman ...

Narrated by Gene Pressman, Jordan Renzo ...

Unabridged

10 hours 47 min

**INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER“Delicious. . . you should really, really give the book a read.” —VogueDuring the greatest, most exciting years in the world’s greatest, most exciting city, Barneys New York was a place where fashion made culture and made history.In They All Came to Barneys, Gene Pressman tells his story for the first time, capturing the unprecedented rise and unimaginable fall ... Read more

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**INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER“Delicious. . . you should really, really give the book a read.” —VogueDuring the greatest, most exciting years in the world’s greatest, most exciting city, Barneys New York was a place where fashion made culture and made history.In They All Came to Barneys, Gene Pressman tells his story for the first time, capturing the unprecedented rise and unimaginable fall
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Not Too Late

The Power of Pushing Limits at Any Age

by Gwendolyn Bounds ...

Narrated by Gwendolyn Bounds ...

Unabridged

9 hours 58 min

An award-winning journalist tells the inspiring story of her unlikely midlife journey to master the daunting sport of obstacle course racing—a powerful, science-based account of the change possible at any age when we push limits.“This story of personal transformation is thrilling.”—Gretchen Rubin, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Happiness Project and Life in Five SensesIn her ... Read more

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An award-winning journalist tells the inspiring story of her unlikely midlife journey to master the daunting sport of obstacle course racing—a powerful, science-based account of the change possible at any age when we push limits.“This story of personal transformation is thrilling.”—Gretchen Rubin, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Happiness Project and Life in Five SensesIn her
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Aesthetic Intelligence

How to Boost It and Use It in Business and Beyond

by Pauline Brown ...

Narrated by Vivienne Leheny ...

Unabridged

6 hours 57 min

Longtime leader in the luxury goods sector and former Chairman of LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton North America reinvents the art and science of brand-building under the rubric of Aesthetic Intelligence.In a world in which people have cheap and easy access to most goods and services, yet crave richer and more meaningful experiences, aesthetics has become a key differentiator for most companies ... Read more

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Longtime leader in the luxury goods sector and former Chairman of LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton North America reinvents the art and science of brand-building under the rubric of Aesthetic Intelligence.In a world in which people have cheap and easy access to most goods and services, yet crave richer and more meaningful experiences, aesthetics has become a key differentiator for most companies
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Grieving While Black

An Antiracist Take on Oppression and Sorrow

by Breeshia Wade ...

Narrated by Michele Lyman ...

Unabridged

5 hours 33 min

A groundbreaking exploration of grief and racial trauma through the eyes of a Black end-of-life caregiver.Most of us understand grief as sorrow experienced after a loss--the death of a loved one, the end of a relationship, or a change in life circumstance. Breeshia Wade approaches grief as something that is bigger than what's already happened to us--as something that is connected to what we fear, ... Read more

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A groundbreaking exploration of grief and racial trauma through the eyes of a Black end-of-life caregiver.Most of us understand grief as sorrow experienced after a loss--the death of a loved one, the end of a relationship, or a change in life circumstance. Breeshia Wade approaches grief as something that is bigger than what's already happened to us--as something that is connected to what we fear,
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Four Threats

The Recurring Crises of American Democracy

by Robert C. Lieberman, Suzanne Mettler ...

Narrated by Andrea Gallo ...

Unabridged

13 hours 10 min

An urgent, historically-grounded take on the four major factors that undermine American democracy, and what we can do to address them.While many Americans despair of the current state of U.S. politics, most assume that our system of government and democracy itself are invulnerable to decay. Yet when we examine the past, we find that the United States has undergone repeated crises of democracy, ... Read more

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An urgent, historically-grounded take on the four major factors that undermine American democracy, and what we can do to address them.While many Americans despair of the current state of U.S. politics, most assume that our system of government and democracy itself are invulnerable to decay. Yet when we examine the past, we find that the United States has undergone repeated crises of democracy,
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A Story is a Deal

How to use the science of story to motivate and persuade

by Will Storr ...

Narrated by Will Storr ...

Unabridged

6 hours 16 min

A fascinating exploration of how to use the power of storytelling to create irresistible pitches, build passionate brand loyalty, motivate teams and lead with charisma.'Will Storr is a genius' Rory Sutherland'A captivating and enlightening read . . Will Storr is an unusually talented and insightful writer' Adam Grant'Storr shares profound insights' Seth Godin'Whip smart, insightful and ridiculo... ... Read more

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A fascinating exploration of how to use the power of storytelling to create irresistible pitches, build passionate brand loyalty, motivate teams and lead with charisma.'Will Storr is a genius' Rory Sutherland'A captivating and enlightening read . . Will Storr is an unusually talented and insightful writer' Adam Grant'Storr shares profound insights' Seth Godin'Whip smart, insightful and ridiculo...
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Gods and Kings

The Rise and Fall of Alexander McQueen and John Galliano

by Dana Thomas ...

More than two decades ago, John Galliano and Alexander McQueen arrived on the fashions scene when the business was in an artistic and economic rut. Both wanted to revolutionize fashion in a way no one had in decades. They shook the establishment out of its bourgeois, minimalist stupor with daring, sexy designs. They turned out landmark collections in mesmerizing, theatrical shows that retailers ... Read more

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More than two decades ago, John Galliano and Alexander McQueen arrived on the fashions scene when the business was in an artistic and economic rut. Both wanted to revolutionize fashion in a way no one had in decades. They shook the establishment out of its bourgeois, minimalist stupor with daring, sexy designs. They turned out landmark collections in mesmerizing, theatrical shows that retailers
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