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The Tale of Genji

A Visual Companion

By: Melissa McCormick

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Written in the eleventh century by the Japanese noblewoman Murasaki Shikibu, The Tale of Genji is a masterpiece of prose and poetry that is widely considered the world's first novel. Melissa McCormick provides a unique companion to Murasaki's tale that combines discussions of all fifty-four of its chapters with paintings and calligraphy from the Genji Album (1510) in the Harvard Art Museums, the oldest dated set of Genji illustrations known to exist. In this book, the album's colorful painting and calligraphy leaves are fully reproduced for the first time, followed by McCormick's insightful essays that analyze the Genji story and the album's unique combinations of word and image. This stunning compendium also includes English translations and Japanese transcriptions of the album's calligraphy, enabling a holistic experience of the work for readers today. In an introduction to the volume, McCormick tells the fascinating stories of the individuals who created the Genji Album in the sixteenth century, from the famous court painter who executed the paintings and the aristocrats who brushed the calligraphy to the work's warrior patrons and the poet-scholars who acted as their intermediaries. Beautifully illustrated, this book serves as an invaluable guide for readers interested in The Tale of Genji, Japanese literature, and the captivating visual world of Japan's most celebrated work of fiction.

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264

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Princeton University Press

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0691172684

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9780691172682

How Pop Culture Shapes the Stages of a Woman's Life

From Toddlers-in-Tiaras to Cougars-on-the-Prowl

By: Melissa Ames,Sarah Burcon

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How Pop Culture Shapes the Stages of a Woman's Life

From Toddlers-in-Tiaras to Cougars-on-the-Prowl

By: Melissa Ames,Sarah Burcon

Contemporary popular culture has created a slew of stereotypical roles for girls and women to (willingly or not) play throughout their lives: The Princess, the Nymphette, the Diva, the Single Girl, the Bridezilla, the Tiger Mother, the M.I.L.F, the Cougar, and more. In this book Ames and Burcon investigate the role of cultural texts in gender socialization at specific pre-scripted stages of a woman's life (from girls to the "golden girls") and how that instruction compounds over time. By studying various texts (toys, magazines, blogs, tweets, television shows, Hollywood films, novels, and self-help books) they argue that popular culture exists as a type of funhouse mirror constantly distorting the real world conditions that exist for women, magnifying the gendered expectations they face. Despite the many problematic, conflicting messages women receive throughout their lives, this book also showcases the ways such messages are resisted, allowing women to move past the blurry reality they broadcast and toward, hopefully, gender equality.

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302

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Springer

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1137566183

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9781137566188

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #102

By: Melissa Flores

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Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #102

By: Melissa Flores

While the gravest threats to Earth seemed put to rest, the legacy that began in Go Go Power Rangers unfolds in ways no Power Rangers fans could have imagined! As the mystery of what happened on the embattled moon begins to unravel, a villain returns from the past, along with their sick and twisted creation!

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Boom! Studios

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1646680030

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9781646680030

Chemconnections

What's in a Star?

By: Melissa Kido,Susan E. Kegley,Greg Bothun,Geoffrey W. Marcy

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Chemconnections

What's in a Star?

By: Melissa Kido,Susan E. Kegley,Greg Bothun,Geoffrey W. Marcy

ChemConnections modules cover a broad range of chemical topics and supply research-based, classroom-tested, active learning strategies that guide students through the scientific process.

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W. W. Norton

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0393154149

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9780393154146

Second Time's the Charm #7

By: Melissa J. Morgan

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Second Time's the Charm #7

By: Melissa J. Morgan

Sworn city girl Natalie Goode is actually back—voluntarily—at Lakepuke for more. More mess-food cooking, more bug-infested bunk beds, and even more nature shack (well, maybe not nature shack; a girl has to maintain some standards, after all). And even though the returning 3C-ers have been split up, she’s still got Alyssa as her bunkmate and official summertime BFF. Unfortunately, there’s a new camper on the scene! Tori is sophisticated, literate, and very cute. Good thing Natalie’s not the jealous type . . . or is she?

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161

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Penguin

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0448442655

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9780448442655

Jennifer Lawrence: Breakout Actress

Breakout Actress

By: Melissa Higgins

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Jennifer Lawrence: Breakout Actress

Breakout Actress

By: Melissa Higgins

This title examines the fascinating life of Jennifer Lawrence. Readers will learn about Lawrence's childhood, family, education, and rise to fame. Colorful graphics, oversize photos, and informative sidebars accompany easy-to-read, compelling text that explores Lawrence's early interest and talent in acting that led to leading roles in Winter's Bone, X-Men: First Class, and the Hunger Games series. Lawrence's acting awards and work with charitable causes are also described. Features include a table of contents, glossary, selected bibliography, Web links, source notes, and an index, plus a timeline and fun facts. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

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ABDO Publishing Company

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1614808635

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9781614808633

Mary-Kate & Ashley Sweet 16 #5: Starring You and Me

(Starring You and Me)

By: Mary-kate & Ashley Olsen

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Mary-Kate & Ashley Sweet 16 #5: Starring You and Me

(Starring You and Me)

By: Mary-kate & Ashley Olsen

The summer is over, but the fun is just beginning! To do this: •Help Penny and Brian stage free concert at school. •Get new students to audition for fall musical! •Make plan to get DJ Wild Will to talk about concert on his radio show. •Make new plan to get DJ Wild Will to talk about concert. •Help Danielle get role in school musical. •Cancel Brian's and Penny's concert??? Ages 8–12

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148

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HarperEntertainment

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0060528117

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9780060528119

Suzanne Collins

Author of the Hunger Games Trilogy

By: Melissa Ferguson

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Suzanne Collins

Author of the Hunger Games Trilogy

By: Melissa Ferguson

Readers will learn about the life and works of Suzanne Collins. This young adult author s life leading up to her success as the best-selling author of the Hunger Games trilogy is discussed. Readers will also learn about the author s writing process and what inspires her to write. What s next for this author and other interesting details are also included.

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Raintree

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147472857X

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9781474728577

Book's by Melissa Kido

The Tale of Genji

The Tale of Genji

How Pop Culture Shapes the Stages of a Woman's Life

How Pop Culture Shapes the Stages of a Woman's Life

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #102

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers #102

Chemconnections

Chemconnections

Second Time's the Charm #7

Second Time's the Charm #7

Jennifer Lawrence: Breakout Actress

Jennifer Lawrence: Breakout Actress

Mary-Kate & Ashley Sweet 16 #5: Starring You and Me

Mary-Kate & Ashley Sweet 16 #5: Starring You and Me

Suzanne Collins

Suzanne Collins

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