Behind the Camera: American Women Photographers Who Shaped How We See the World, Paperback - Maria Ausherman

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The Women Who Shaped Modern Art in Britain tells the stories of determined women like Helen Sutherland, Margaret Gardiner, Myfanwy Piper and others...

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Fifty Thinkers Who Shaped the Modern World profiles fifty landmark philosophers, scientists, political, social theorists and spiritual leaders whos...

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