While I Was Gone

While I Was Gone
Author: Sue Miller
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Total Pages: 348
Release: 2002-11-26
Genre: English fiction
ISBN: 0345420748

The "New York Times" bestseller called "quietly gripping" by "USA Today" demonstrates how impulses can fracture even the most stable family. Despite her loving family and beautiful home, Jo Becker is restless. Then an old roommate reappears, bringing back Jo's memories of her early 20s. Jo's obsession with that period in her life--and the crime that ended it--draws her back to a horrible secret.

Low Port

Low Port
Author: Sharon Lee
Publisher: Meisha Merlin Publishing
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2005-03
Genre: Fantasy fiction
ISBN: 9781592220120

"This unique collection of original science fiction and fantasy short stories focuses on characters that are normally in the background, and brings them to the forefront of the adventure!"--Back cover.

Miller's Mid-Century Modern

Miller's Mid-Century Modern
Author: Judith Miller
Publisher: Hachette UK
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2018-02-01
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 1784724629

From the 'soft modernism' of Scandinavian furniture to the sleek, clean lines of the lighting created by the Castiglioni brothers in Italy, Judith Miller's Mid-Century Modern reveals the glory of one of the most exciting periods of design history: the late 1940s to the 1970s. The book explores the most desirable interiors, furniture, ceramics, glass, metalware and textiles of this hugely popular period. It features all the iconic designs and designers of the era, with price codes to help value and appraise your mid-century collection. The careers and influence of ground-breaking designers, including Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames, Robin and Lucienne Day, Arne Jacobsen and many others, are described in stand-alone feature pages. Key pieces (including a number of previously unpublished examples) are placed in an historical context with coverage of innovations in design, production methods and materials.

Costume Jewelry

Costume Jewelry
Author: Judith Miller
Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2003
Genre: Costume jewelry
ISBN: 9780789496423

Co-written by antiques expert, Judith Miller and costume jewelry specialist, John Wainwright, DK Collector's Guides: Costume Jewelry traces the history of costume jewelry from ancient times to the present day. It also explains how social and economic developments, changing fashions, new materials, and manufacturing techniques, as well as the haute couture houses of the 1940s and '50s have influenced and inspired the industry. Over 1,500 collectible pieces are presented in full-color, in a catalog-style layout, with prices and sizes clearly displayed below each one. There are profiles of 20 major international designers and factories, including Joseff of Hollywood, Trifari, Miriam Haskell, and Christian Dior. In addition, pieces by 80 lesser-known names are displayed and priced, and there is a gallery of unsigned collectible pieces. Contextual notes explain the features that make the pieces desirable, and there are tips on what to look out for when buying. "Hot" collecting fields, such as Bakelite and Christmas Tree pins, are featured throughout. The book also includes a glossary of materials, a list of designer's and maker's marks, and a directory of specialized dealers. Book jacket.

Chicago's South Side, 1946-1948

Chicago's South Side, 1946-1948
Author: Wayne Miller
Publisher: University of California Press
Total Pages: 112
Release: 2000
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780520223165

Chicago's poor black "South Side" in the post-war years is brilliantly illuminated in this collection of images snapped by a Navy combat photographer upon returning home from World War II.

Holy Terror

Holy Terror
Author: Frank Miller
Publisher: Legendary Comics LLC
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011
Genre: Graphic novels
ISBN: 9781937278007

There's a deadly menace somewhere in Empire City, and The Fixer only has until dawn to save his town - and civilization as we know it! This title features the desperate and brutal quest of a hero as he is forced to run down an army of murderous zealots in order to stop a crime against humanity.

In The Seventies

In The Seventies
Author: Barry Miles
Publisher: Profile Books
Total Pages: 272
Release: 2011-09-01
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1847654940

Beginning with the Weathermen explosion in Greenwich Village and ending with punk, the seventies was the age of extremes; sex, drugs and, of course, rock 'n' roll. With an extraordinary cast of characters, and even more extraordinary anecdotes, In The Seventies tells, firsthand, the story - and stories - of the decade. From Allen Ginsberg's hippie commune in upstate New York to the time Miles spent cataloguing William Burroughs' archives in London, from David Bowie in drag to Grace Jones naked at Studio 54, it's all here. Vivid, compelling, intimate and, sometimes, insane, Barry Miles reveals the truth behind this legendary era.

The Facts on File Companion to American Drama

The Facts on File Companion to American Drama
Author: Jackson R. Bryer
Publisher: Infobase Publishing
Total Pages: 657
Release: 2010
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1438129661

Features a comprehensive guide to American dramatic literature, from its origins in the early days of the nation to the groundbreaking works of today's best writers.