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16 • New titles Quantico: semper Progredi ... always Forward Bradley E. Gernand and Michelle A. Krowl • 300 photos how the town’s evolution and its residents through the years • examines life at military bases after September 11 • includes the “Ballad of Quantico” Learn Quantico, Virginia’s history from the 1500s to the early 2000s. More than 300 images trace this sleepy town’s evolution where the United States Marine Corps, FBI agents, and law enforcement train. A geographically confined town, it retains a yesteryear charm; and was a commerce route during Colonial days, a port for Virginia’s navy, and a resort town at the end of the 19th century. Covers the Civil War, World War I, and World War II eras. This is a great resource for history and military buffs. Size: 9”x12” • 29 color images and 295 b/w images, index • 272 pp. ISBN: 978-157864-268-7 • hard cover • $39.99 Gibraltar of the shenandoah Civil War sites of staunton, Waynesboro, and augusta County, Virginia Robert H. Moore, II • illustrated guide to the Shenandoah Valley in Virginia • maps of Virginia’s Staunton, Waynesboro, and Augusta counties • take 11 tours of 100+ sites Relive the days of the Civil War and learn what role Virginia’s Staunton, Waynesboro, and Augusta counties played in protecting the Shenandoah Valley. Eleven tours cover the Battles of Cross Keys and Port Republic and the Fall of Staunton. Visit more than 100 historic sites, including the Old Augusta County Courthouse, Staunton Depot, Fort Edward Johnson, Thornrose Cemetery, and the Stonewall Jackson Hotel. Includes maps for making your way around. A great guide for tourists visiting the state of Virginia and a great resource for history lovers. Size: 7”x10” • 3 color and 190 b/w images, index • 176 pp. ISBN: 978-1578-64266-3 • soft cover • $24.95 turning eighteen and the law a Complete Guide to your New rights and responsibilities Fredric J. Friedberg, Illustrations by Joy Friedberg • coverage of relevent topics: driving, alcohol, and the Internet • clear overview of legal changes for those turning 18 • reinforced with cautionary “busted” anecdotes From the author of Surviving Your Deposition, a new handbook that explains the rights and responsibilities of an eighteen-year old. Ideal for teens, parents, and educators. Systematically reviews the new legal environment these teenagers face in the United States. Complete with illustrations and cautionary “busted” anecdotes that present relevant legal topics such as shoplifting, drug use, contracts, employment, automobiles, the Internet, and more. Read it now and avoid compromising situations. Size: 81/2”x11” • 44 illustrations • 128 pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-3608-9 • soft cover • $24.99 www.schifferbooks.com - see our website for complete book descriptions, sample pages, specials, and updates
urlesque exotic dancers of the 0s & 60s Judson Rosebush • 125 burlesque and belly dancing stars presented • notes changes in costumes & forms from the 1950s to the 1960s • portrays the end of burlesque and the rise of new performances Presented here are 125 burlesque queens and belly dancing stars from the 1950s and 1960s portrayed in 8” x 10” glossy “booking photos.” These attention-grabbing and sometimes startling photos are the publicity shots that dancers handed out to booking agents, managers, theaters, press, and fans. The stars include Crystal Blue, Toni Rose “The Glow Girl,” Bella Dona, Marlo Brando, Sunny Day “The Butterfly Goddess,” Dixie Evans “The Marilyn Monroe of Burlesque,” Lala Jazir, and Dusty Summers “Las Vegas’ Only Nude Magician.” Learn a brief history of Burlesque and its performers in the transition from 1950s burlesque with live band, comic, and stripper scene to the 1960s go-go night clubs with scantily dressed dancers on pedestals and in cages. Size: 81/2”x11” • 14 color and 196 b/w photos • 160 pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-3667-6 • soft cover • $24.99 Contemporary Pin-Up Photography Tom Denlick • images in vintage and military pin-up style • twenty-five modern photographers represented • high-octane colors and scenic locations The great pin-up illustrators of the ’30s through the ’60s have inspired a whole new generation of digital photographers. Replacing the artist’s palette with myriad photo editing tools, the modern photographer has kept the pin-up tradition alive. This book is a visual delight with more than 300 photos from 25 photographers nationwide. The vintage images from cheesecake pin-up to Hollywood glamour will surely take you back in time, as will classic military nose art and authentic WWII bomber jackets. The pinup models were photographed in the most scenic locations in the United States. Size: 9”x12” • 509 color and b/w photos • 256 pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-3676-8 • hard cover • $39.99 braziliangels Joaquim Nabuco • lush, whimsical, and sensual images of women in natural settings • more than 150 stunning art photos of angelic Brazilian women • a story of Brazil shown through a fresh collection of art nudes A rare opportunity to appreciate the incomparable beauty of Brazil’s women in the equally striking environs of this tropical paradise. Photographer Joaquim Nabuco’s collection of nude art photos creates a lush, whimsical, and sensual landscape that revolves around the feminine, exotic, and vibrant character of these women. From beaches, forests, mountains, and rivers to Brazil’s big cities and historical sites, Nabuco masterfully frames his subjects, while eliciting a rich and radiant response from them before capturing his images. The themes revealed by these art nudes tells a story of Brazil’s culture and the angels who grace its natural beauty. Size: 9”x12” • 160 color and b/w photos • 192 pp. ISBN: 978-0-7643-3651-5 • hard cover • $50.00 New titles • 1 see our website for complete book descriptions, sample pages, specials, and updates - www.schifferbooks.com
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