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Z254 - 365 Days of Black History: Migrations/ Engagement Calendar
$14.99
This new engagement calendar (6 5/8"x 8") features a superb collection of photographs and paintings of visual artists, writers, and major historical figures, all focused on the large theme of Black migration--furious movement from bondage to freedom, from farm to factory, even from Caribbean shores to US streets. This is an especially exciting and informative calendar.
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Z354 - A Journey Into 365 Days of Black History: Migrations
$13.99
The migration theme of this calendar tells a major story of African Americans shaped by millions of men and women seeking better opportunities and making sacrifices for future generations. With facinating text and photographs, this year's Journey spotlights Henry Box Brown, Shirley Chisholm, Stokely Carmichael, and others. 13" x 12"; opens to 13" x 24".
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Z380 - Black Ball: The Negro Baseball Leagues
$13.99
A great gift for baseball lovers and baseball buffs, this calendar honors the players and teams of the Negro leagues with rare photos, biographical sketches, stats, dates and quotations. Measurements: 13" x 12"; opens to 13" x 24". Part of the royalties from this title will go to the Baseball Assistance Team and to the Negro Leagues Baseball Players Association.
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Z316 - Jacob Lawrence Art Wall Calendar
$13.99
Raised in Harlem by a single mother, Jacob Lawrence (1917-2000) dedicated himself to art as a teenager and achieved national renown in his mid-twenties. His paintings celebrate African American life and history: the hard work, the street life, the desire to build a better life, the undying hope for freedom and justice. This calendar presents twelve superb Lawrence images. Dimensions: 13 x 12 in., opens to 13 x 24 in.
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Z455 - African Masks Calendar
$13.99
For thousands of years masks have played a significant role in African life. Here 12 masks by highly skilled artisans of 18th and 19th century sub-Saharan Africa are displayed in stunning photographs. dimensions: 12 x 13 in. (opens to 12 x 26 in.)
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Z305 - Romare Bearden Art Wall Calendar
$13.99
Widely acknowledged as a great 20th century artist, Romare Bearden (1911 - 1988) came of age in Depression-era Harlem. Much of his work alternates vibrant Harlem scenes with the lush color and dignity of life in his rural, ancestral North Carolina home. Among the 12 works reproduced here are Jazz Village, Old Couple, Mill Hand's Lunch Bucket, and The Long Fence. Measurements: 13" x 12"; opens to 13" x 24".
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Z424 - African American Art Wall Calendar
$13.99
Wall calendar (13 x 12 in.; opens to 13 x 24 in.) Add pizzazz to any wall. Inspired by everyday African American life and history, 19th and 20th century artists created an influential and vibrant body of art. This year's calendar presents 12 reproductions of work by such pioneer artists as Lois Mailou Jones, Jacob Lawrence, Henry Ossawa Tanner, Hale Woodruff, and Charles White.
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Z475 - Classic Jazz Wall Calendar
$13.99
Mix African rhythms with indescribable talent and creative drive, love of instrument with black and blue hard times, and you have jazz--cool and hot. Chuck Stewart has been crafting intimate portraits of jazz masters for half a century; a dozen of his photographs from the genre's classic era are reproduced here, accompanied by biographical notes and recommended recordings. Photographs by Chuck Stewart 12 x 13 in.; opens to 12 x 26 in.
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Z445 - Women of the African Ark Wall Calendar
$13.99
Photographs by Carol Beckwith and Angela Fisher
Beckwith and Fisher have roamed throughout Africa for nearly 30 years, gaining the trust of numerous traditional societies. Their aim is to document these cultures before Westernization and other modern influences overtake them. The calendar's photos capture moments in coming-of -age ceremonies from Ghana, Niger, Southern Sudan, Senegal, Niger, Senegal, and other traditional African Societies.
12 x 13 in.; opens to 12 x 26 in.
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Z460 - Bob Marley Wall Calendar
$13.99
Bob Marley gave raggae an international following and influenced countless young musicians. A pop culture icon and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member, Marley saw himself as a simple man whose main job was to do Jah's work. The twelve memorable photographs presented here pay tribute to this legendary artist; pertinent events and anniversaries are noted throughout. 12 x 13 in.; opens to 12 x 26 in.
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Z087 - The Busy Parent's Planner for work, school, play, & home
$12.99
Wire-O-bound, 6 x 8 inches
This planner is a godsend for busy parents struggling to manage a hectic family life. By keeping the schedules for you and your children all in one place, it helps you strategize each day, and gives you more worry-free time to relax. Includes weekly and monthly schedule grids for 2008; yearly grids for 2008 & 2009; spaces to record important contact information; spaces for noting errands and chores.
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Z080 - The New York Public Library Student Planner
$9.99
wire-o bound 6 1/2 x 9 in. August 2007 - August 2008
This powerful, feature packed tool includes space to record daily class and work schedules (whether quarter or semester system, day or night); full page monthly grids for long-term planning; and space for addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail. It also includes comical and inspiring quotations.
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Z427 - The Blues Calendar
$13.99
The art and heart of soul-drenched blues singers are revealed in 12 exceptional photographs. Screamin' Jay Hawkins, Lightnin' Hopkins, Muddy Waters, and other greats are featured here in the black-and-white images of James Fraher. Accompanying biographical notes and suggested listening lists are a must for blues lovers. wall calendar, 12 x 13 in. (opens to 12 x 26 in.)
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Z606 - Mini Jazz Wall Calendar
$6.99
Covering Jazz: Twelve Classic Album Covers / Mini Wall Calendar, 7 x 7 inches (opens to 7 x 14 inches)
This calendar samples the history of jazz in 12 classic record-album covers from Concord Music Group. It features artists such as Eric Dolphy, Charles Mingus, John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Thelonious Monk, and other great stars.
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