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Unspooled - how the cassette made music shareable

"Unspooled examines the history of the audio cassette within the context of indie rock musical subcultures. Focusing on how the cassette heralded new modes of music sharing, intimacy, and communication through forms such as the mix tape, Rob Drew argues that the format's emotional resonance is tied to its shareability. Each chapter traces the cassette's history and evolution, from its predecessor open-reel tape and treatment in the music industry, to prominence in unauthorized secondhand music d

 
The unexpected - navigating pregnancy during and after complications

"From New York Times bestselling author of Expecting Better, a guide to navigating a second pregnancy when the first did not go as planned-with Dr. Nathan Fox, Maternal Fetal Medicine specialist. In Expecting Better, Emily Oster revolutionized the pregnancy landscape with her data-driven approach. In the years since, she kept hearing questions from readers on how to approach a second pregnancy when the first has not gone as planned. The Unexpected is a book that Oster hopes no one needs-but in r

 
The translator's daughter - a memoir

"A memoir about navigating linguistic, cultural, political, and generational barriers as a Taiwanese American immigrant trying to build a connection with her birthplace"--

 
Soul by soul - the Evangelical mission to spread the Gospel to Muslims

"On the Front Lines of a Clash of Religions"--

 
The sock project - colorful, cool socks to knit and show off

Helping you build your skills month-by-month with 12 levels of sock knitting, a proud member of the Muscogee-Creek Nation turns traditional sock projects upside down with designs featuring the most electric colors and wow-patterns ever dreamt up--

 
Sewing the curve - learn how to sew clothes to boost your wardrobe and your confidence

"Learning to sew your own clothes can be utterly life changing. Forget squeezing into ill-fitting garments which aren't to your taste, or struggling to find anything in your size -- once you can sew, you can make a whole closet of clothes, in any style orfabric, to fit your body. But, learning to sew can be intimidating if you've never picked up a needle, and even more so if you're not in the size range of a lot of beginner patterns or sewing books. Having to learn sewing skills AND learn how to

 
Roots, heart, soul - the story, celebration, and recipes of Afro cuisine in America

"Across centuries and continents, the influence of West African food and culture draws a delicious family tree whose branches stretch into the Caribbean, Mexico, and the United States from coast to coast--from the deep South to the Wild West and all the roads in between. In this sprawling and evocative cookbook, acclaimed chef Todd Richards traces these shared roots and the journeys that connect them. Researched and informative, this book takes you beyond the recipes, exploring the history behin

 
Our kindred creatures - how Americans came to feel the way they do about animals

"A compassionate, sweeping narrative about the transformation in American attitudes toward animals, particularly after the Civil War"--

 

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