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In the tradition of Loving Frank and The Paris Wife comes an unforgettable novel based on the life of George Balanchine’s fifth wife, a star ballerina whose career was cut short after she contracted polio at age twenty-six.Once author Varley O’Connor, the daughter of a polio survivor, came across the facts about Tanaquil (Tanny) Le Clercq, she could not get the story out of her mind. O’Connor dug deeper, reading countless articles and interviews, and watching hundreds of hours of documentaries and New York City Ballet footage to capture Le Clercq’s essence. The result is an evocative, compelling portrayal of the seventeen-year marriage between George Balanchine—the ballet master credited with creating an American style of dance—and his final wife, Tanaquil Le Clercq.
In 1956, hours after performing with the New York City Ballet in Copenhagen, Tanny fell suddenly and gravely ill, awaking from a feverous sleep only to find that she could no longer move her legs. Balanchine quit the ballet for a year to care for his wife, crafting exercises to help her regain her strength, deepening their partnership and love for one another. In the ensuing years, after Tanny discovers she will never walk again, her marriage is challenged as she endeavors to create a new identity for herself and George returns to the company, choreographing new ballets inspired by the ever-younger, more beautiful and talented dancers.
Set against the backdrop of fashionable, creative New York of the 1960s and 70s, The Master’s Muse tells the remarkable true story of two artistic legends whose profound love and complicated relationship forever changed American cultural history.
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It's the first Pool Girls book and the summer has just begun. Can Grace make enough money to join the swim club or will her summer totally be sunk?
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Grandeur et figure de la terre / J.-B.-J. Delambre; ouvrage augmente de notes, de cartes et publie par les soins de G. Bigourdan, ...
Date de l'edition originale: 1912
Sujet de l'ouvrage: Terre -- Figure
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Grandeur et figure de la terre / J.-B.-J. Delambre; ouvrage augment de notes, de cartes et publi par les soins de G. Bigourdan, ...
Date de l' dition originale: 1912
Sujet de l'ouvrage: Terre -- Figure
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From Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing
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andlt;b andgt;Put on your sunscreen, grab a towel, and get ready to meet the Pool Girls in this all-new tween series set to make a splash!andlt;/bandgt;andlt;BRandgt;andlt;BRandgt;Memorial Day weekend is finally here, and Grace Davis is having the best time at the Riverside Swim Club. (RSC to those in the know.) There are adorable swim team boys to check out, the warm sun to soak up, and her troubled friendship with a certain former best friend (ahem, Christina Cooper) to forget about. Grace canand#8217;t wait to spend the entire summer lounging poolside. Thereand#8217;s just one little problemand#8212;she doesnand#8217;t actually belong to RSC. Her parents say she can join if she earns the money for membership herself. With two weeks left in the school year before the summer really heats up, will Grace be able to make enough money, or will her summer be totally sunk?
About the Author
Growing up, andlt;bandgt;Cassie Watersandlt;/bandgt; spent every waking moment of every summer at her swim club (which was conveniently located at the end of her street). These days, Cassie lives in the suburbs of New Jersey, writing and editing books, hanging out with friends, and having lots of fun. Over the years, Cassie has written dozens of books, but the Pool Girls series is nearest and dearest to her heart. She doesnandrsquo;t make it to the pool nearly as often as she would like these days, but she is still very good friends with the girls she used to hang out with at her swim club.andlt;b andgt;andlt;/bandgt;