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<p><strong>The long-awaited memoir, generously illustrated with never-before-seen photos, from the iconic Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, Rush bassist, and bestselling author of <em>Geddy Lee's Big Beautiful Book of Bass.</em></strong></p><p>Geddy Lee is one of rock and roll's most respected bassists. For nearly five decades, his playing and work as co-writer, vocalist and keyboardist has been an essential part of the success story of Canadian progressive rock trio Rush. Here for the first time is his account of life inside and outside the band.</p><p>Long before Rush accumulated more consecutive gold and platinum records than any rock band after the Beatles and the Rolling Stones, before the seven Grammy nominations or the countless electrifying live performances across the globe, Geddy Lee was Gershon Eliezer Weinrib, after his grandfather murdered in the Holocaust.</p><p>As he recounts the transformation, Lee looks back on his family, in particular his loving parents and their horrific experiences as teenagers during World War II.</p><p>He talks candidly about his childhood and the pursuit of music that led him to drop out of high school.</p><p>He tracks the history of Rush which, after early struggles, exploded into one of the most beloved bands of all time.</p><p>He shares intimate stories of his lifelong friendships with bandmates Alex Lifeson and Neil Peart-deeply mourning Peart's recent passing-and reveals his obsessions in music and beyond.</p><p>This rich brew of honesty, humor, and loss makes for a uniquely poignant memoir.</p>

<strong>The searing follow-up to 2018's most celebrated fantasy debut - THE POPPY WAR.</strong> <br/><br/>Rin is on the run... <br/><br/>Haunted by the atrocity she committed to save her people, addicted to opium, and driven by the murderous commands of Phoenix, the vengeful god who has blessed Rin with her fearsome power. <br/><br/>Rin's only reason for living is to get revenge on the traitorous Empress who sold her homeland, Nikan, to her enemies. <br/><br/>With no other options, Rin joins forces with the powerful Dragon Warlord, who has a plan to conquer Nikan, unseat the Empress, and create a new Republic. She throws herself into his war. <br/><br/>After all, making war is all she knows how to do...

<b>Celebrate the artistry of visionary filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki with the official art book<i> The Art of the Boy and the Heron</i>.</b><br/><br/>In Studio Ghibli's Academy Award (R)-winning fantasy adventure film, <i>The Boy and the Heron</i>, young Mahito loses his mother and is plunged into a journey of discovery led by a mischievous gray heron. This gorgeous art book is filled with hundreds of pieces of concept art, storyboards, character designs, backgrounds, key animation, and more that illuminate the inventive vision of acclaimed director Hayao Miyazaki.<br/><br/>This book features commentary and interviews from the incredible team that shaped this film and past Studio Ghibli masterpieces. Readers will gain insight into the extensive production process and the painstaking work that went into the creation of this film from supervising animator Takeshi Honda, art director Yoji Takeshige, background artist Noboru Yoshida, and many more. The book also includes the director's original memos proposing the creation of the film, the full script, and many other intriguing details.

Bonds Of Hercules (deluxe Limited Edition) [Bok / Inbunden]

<b>This beautifully illustrated book charts the life of one of the world&rsquo;s most beloved authors through the letters, objects, and manuscripts that shaped her life.</b><br/><br/>Published in partnership with the curators of Jane Austen&rsquo;s House, the enchanting Hampshire cottage where Jane Austen&rsquo;s genius flourished that now attracts thousands of visitors every year.<br/><br/>Arranged over the course of a calendar year, from snowy scenes in January to festive recipes in December, specially commissioned photography of Austen&rsquo;s home and possessions are brought together with extracts from her books, reproductions of her letters, and stories of her life throughout the seasons. Highlights include the first time Austen read a published copy of <i>Pride and Prejudice</i> to an enraptured audience in her drawing room, affectionate letters to her sister Cassandra reproduced in full and an exquisite miniature portrait of Tom Lefroy, the man she nearly married.<br/><br/>Read this book for a unique and intimate insight into Austen&rsquo;s world. Dip into it as you will, or visit each month, and enjoy a full year of Austen&mdash;her life, works and letters, people and objects she knew, and of course her idyllic, inspiring home.

<b>The long-awaited explosive climax to the first arc of the #1 New York Times bestselling Stormlight Archive--the iconic epic fantasy masterpiece that has sold more than 10 million copies, from acclaimed bestselling author Brandon Sanderson.</b><br/><br/>Dalinar Kholin challenged the evil god Odium to a contest of champions with the future of Roshar on the line. The Knights Radiant have only ten days to prepare--and the sudden ascension of the crafty and ruthless Taravangian to take Odium's place has thrown everything into disarray. <br/><br/>Desperate fighting continues simultaneously worldwide--Adolin in Azir, Sigzil and Venli at the Shattered Plains, and Jasnah in Thaylenah. The former assassin, Szeth, must cleanse his homeland of Shinovar from the dark influence of the Unmade. He is accompanied by Kaladin, who faces a new battle helping Szeth fight his own demons . . . and who must do the same for the insane Herald of the Almighty, Ishar. <br/><br/>At the same time, Shallan, Renarin, and Rlain work to unravel the mystery behind the Unmade Ba-Ado-Mishram and her involvement in the enslavement of the singer race and in the ancient Knights Radiant killing their spren. And Dalinar and Navani seek an edge against Odium's champion that can be found only in the Spiritual Realm, where memory and possibility combine in chaos. The fate of the entire Cosmere hangs in the balance.<br/><br/>Other Tor books by Brandon Sanderson <br/><br/>The Cosmere The Stormlight Archive<br/> The Way of Kings<br/> Words of Radiance<br/> Edgedancer (novella)<br/> Oathbringer<br/> Dawnshard (novella)<br/> Rhythm of War <br/><br/>The Mistborn Saga The Original Trilogy<br/> Mistborn<br/> The Well of Ascension<br/> The Hero of Ages <br/><br/>Wax &amp; Wayne<br/> The Alloy of Law<br/> Shadows of Self<br/> The Bands of Mourning<br/> The Lost Metal<br/><br/>Other Cosmere novels<br/> Elantris<br/> Warbreaker<br/> Tress of the Emerald Sea<br/> Yumi and the Nightmare Painter<br/> The Sunlit Man <br/><br/>Collection<br/> Arcanum Unbounded: The Cosmere Collection <br/><br/>Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians<br/> Alcatraz vs. the Evil Librarians<br/> The Scrivener's Bones<br/> The Knights of Crystallia<br/> The Shattered Lens<br/> The Dark Talent<br/> Bastille vs. the Evil Librarians (with Janci Patterson) <br/><br/>Other novels<br/> The Rithmatist<br/> Legion: The Many Lives of Stephen Leeds<br/> The Frugal Wizard's Handbook for Surviving Medieval England <br/><br/>Other books by Brandon Sanderson <br/><br/>The Reckoners<br/> Steelheart<br/> Firefight<br/> Calamity<br/> Lux (with Steven Michael Bohls) <br/><br/>Skyward<br/> Skyward<br/> Starsight<br/> Cytonic<br/> Skyward Flight (with Janci Patterson)<br/> Defiant

<b>A beautiful deluxe gift edition of the beloved classic of girlhood with foiled covers, marbled endpapers, sprayed edges, beautiful paper and finished with a silk ribbon. </b><br/><br/>The four March girls live together, as different as sisters as can be. There is sensible, romantic Meg and sweet, sunshiny Beth. There is Jo who burns with the ambition to be a writer and there is Amy who wishes for a more beautiful nose. Simple, true, and keenly resonant with life, spirit and affection, <i>Little Women</i> is a beloved classic for the ages.<br/><br/><b>This hardback is part of</b> <b>VINTAGE COLLECTOR'S CLASSICS, a</b><b> series of luxurious books especially crafted for collectors and fans of beautiful special editions. Sumptuous design meets the highest quality production. Discover timeless classics beautifully bound for every bookshelf.</b>