Thomas McNamee
Author
Pub. Date
2017.
Physical Desc
278 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Description
"Our feline companions are much-loved but often mysterious. In The Inner Life of Cats, Thomas McNamee blends scientific reportage with engaging, illustrative anecdotes about his own beloved cat, Augusta, to explore and illuminate the secrets and enigmas of her kind"--
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Description
In the 1950s, America was a land of overdone roast beef and canned green beans-a gastronomic wasteland. Most restaurants relied on frozen, second-rate ingredients and served bogus "Continental" cuisine. Authentic French, Italian, and Chinese foods were virtually unknown. There was no such thing as food criticism at the time, and no such thing as a restaurant critic. Cooking at home wasn't thought of as a source of pleasure. Guests didn't chat around...
Pub. Date
[2014]
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (57 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Description
Alexander Calder is the definitive portrait of the inventor of the mobile. This acclaimed film shows Alexander Calder at work in his studio, and features never-before-seen archival films and photographs. It includes contemporary shooting of dozens of works, seen as he meant them to be viewed, in dynamic motion.