"Decoded" is an intimate, first-person portrait of the life and art of Jay-Z, organized around a "decoding" of his most famous and provocative lyrics. This beautifully designed, fully illustrated book offers a surprising and revealing look at the life, influences, and artistic process of one of the most successful, widely admired, controversial, and compelling figures in American culture today.

Baz Luhrmann writes, directs and produces this adaptation of the F. Scott Fitzgerald novel starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire and Carey Mulligan. Set in the 1920s, the story follows aspiring writer Nick Carraway (Maguire) as he moves to New York and becomes intrigued by his neighbour Jay Gatsby (DiCaprio)'s lavish lifestyle and mysterious past. As Nick finds himself caught up in the world of the wealthy, he witnesses romantic entanglement and betrayal. Gatsby's true nature is slowly exposed and his involvement with old flame Daisy Buchanan (Mulligan) ultimately leads to tragedy. The soundtrack was overseen by Jay-Z and features music from, amongst others, Beyoncé, André 3000, Will.i.am, Lana Del Rey and Florence and the Machine, as well as Jay-Z himself.

Redefining cool for a new generation, Pharrell Williams is a creative force, using music, fashion, and design to express his distinctive style. Originating at the crossroads of art, design, popular culture, and street savvy, Pharrell Williams's output is unique. By playing off different disciplines--namely music, fashion, street art, and design--and using each as an element in the other, Pharrell has redefined the role of the contemporary recording artist, blazing a trail for other musicians and prominent cultural figures. Illustrated with lavish photography, this book also explores his musical career in depth, charting his many projects from his production team The Neptunes, to the band N.E.R.D., and his collaborations with friends Kanye West, Jay-Z, Snoop Dogg, and other hip-hop royalty. This unprecedented volume documents Pharrell's prolific body of work and his contribution to contemporary culture. In his own unique graphic language, he details his extensive creative pursuits, including clothing lines, jewelry, and accessories designs for Louis Vuitton, furniture and other product design, limited-edition toys, graphic designs, skate graphics, and collaborations with Moncler, Marc Jacobs, the artist KAWS, and with architects Zaha Hadid and Masamichi Katayama/Wonderwall.
The book includes ontributions from Buzz Aldrin, Toby Feltwell, Zaha Hadid, Shae Haley, Chad Hugo, Jay-Z, Masamichi Katayama, Ambra Medda, Takashi Murakami, NIGO (R), Loic Villepontoux, Kanye West, Anna Wintour, Hans Zimmer, Ian Luna and Lauren A. Gould.

This book was originally published with three different colored covers and a year later, reprinted with a new set of three colors. Customers will be shipped any of the six different colors at random.

Will Gluck directs, writes and produces this modern adaptation of the classic story of young orphan girl Annie. When struggling mayoral candidate William Stacks (Jamie Foxx) saves a young girl's life after she runs out into the road, his election potential suddenly looks much more promising. Realising the positive impact that this little girl could have on his poll figures, Stacks tracks down the foster home where Annie (Quvenzhané Wallis) is resident and asks her current foster parent, the wicked Miss Hannigan (Cameron Diaz), to allow him to take the girl in. Could these two lonely souls give each other a family?

"NEW YORK TIMES" BESTSELLER
"Decoded" is a book like no other: a collection of lyrics and their meanings that together tell the story of a culture, an art form, a moment in history, and one of the most provocative and successful artists of our time.
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New York Times bestselling author Introduction by Jay-Z and Beyonce Accessible and easy-to-follow, The Greenprint is a movement to embrace your absolute best and healthiest life. Based on the latest nutritional research, this plan is packed with over 60 recipes, plus exercise and lifestyle secrets, to lose weight, increase energy and boost your metabolism - all while reducing your carbon footprint. The Greenprint unlocks a whole new way to eat better for your body, and the planet.

Baz Luhrmann writes, directs and produces this adaptation of the F. Scott Fitzgerald novel starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Tobey Maguire and Carey Mulligan. Set in the 1920s, the story follows aspiring writer Nick Carraway (Maguire) as he moves to New York and becomes intrigued by his neighbour Jay Gatsby (DiCaprio)'s lavish lifestyle and mysterious past. As Nick finds himself caught up in the world of the wealthy, he witnesses romantic entanglement and betrayal. Gatsby's true nature is slowly exposed and his involvement with old flame Daisy Buchanan (Mulligan) ultimately leads to tragedy. The soundtrack was overseen by Jay-Z and features music from, amongst others, Beyoncé, André 3000, Will.i.am, Lana Del Rey and Florence and the Machine, as well as Jay-Z himself.

If you seek greater meaning in life here is a Secret: Read The Z Force for H.I.M....This book is a brave, bold, helpful and inspiring guide to discover who we are, why we are here and what are our core values. Reviewing such Masters of Life as Freud, Adler, Jung, Frankl, Maslow, McGregor, McClelland & Covey, the author examines the lives of Ruth Bell Graham, Mother Teresa, Dr. Billy Graham & others to give us valuable models for success in life. Several chapters end, where the author presents insightful poems or cases to illustrate the "Heart of The Author." These offer the reader a wealth of insights into the meaning of life. Dr. Jay writes: "the secrets to this our Universe here, lies NOT within man's perilous doubts, but within his faith and beyond his fears." In his poem, "The Dream lies Deep within our Soul.." he says: "Without a mountain, without a stream, there's less to conquer, less to glean. Never surrender an impossible dream. I've said it before, I'll say it again: Is the end, or beginning just around the bend? Without suffering and liberty we become, but only as slaves. Don't walk in fear, walk uprightly. Don't bury or surrender the dream Run the race (of life) gloriously, while praising Him. For I've known and have been told: To have faith and to live bold " The SPH research shows that "the relationship between spiritual and psychological health is best discovered in the intrinsic desire and need within all of us for IntraDivine meaning, which comes through intimacy with God, with oneself, and with significant others." Numerous models are shared by the author to reveal the relationship between lifestyle and one's spiritual and psychological health: The Z Force Trust Matrix, the ZV4C Model for Covenant Relationships are two that should be practiced by teachers, parents, coaches and health care doctors. Dr. Jay Z+ guides readers on a journey to discover whose they are, why they are here, and what their life purpose is based on their core values and beliefs. The ZeLVI, or the Doctor's Lifestyle Values Assessment, is presented to assist the reader in identifying their core lifestyle values. These include one's need for achievement, affiliation, authority, autonomy, learning, industry, security and service. By learning one's core values, readers are able to make better, wiser choices for lifestyle success and intimacy. End of chapter poems include "Appreciation is the Stepping Stone to Happiness, "Don't Quit, Life & A Candle, Love Is, Within Thyself, The Z Quest for Meaning & Intimacy, The Deep Meanings in Suffering, Believing In God, Why I have Come to Believe, The Seeker, The Seven Deadly Sins, Prayers from the Saints, A Poem for Mothers, To See Truth.." and many others. The Five Myths of Career Development and tips on how to improve one's SPH by advancing one's personal and career skills are included in chapter eight. The Epilogue reveals that to know whose we are is the Secret to becoming and being who we are at best. The importance of trust and honesty in intimate relationships is stressed in chapter nine. Dr. Jay shows how "trust is like the cream in an oreo cookie." Several cases and short stories are shared to help the reader appreciate the many lessons one can glean from his or her childhood experiences. The Discovery for Recovery is presented in the closing chapter vignette, "Lemons are seldom ever sweet." Poems such as "Nourish Your Dreams" and "The Dream lies deep within your soul" and others are truly inspirational, motivating, and full of wisdom for personal success. The key lifestyle values of the High Achiever, Servant Helper, Self-Learner and Power Player/Economizer are presented in some of the final chapter exercises. Overall, the book is superbly written and well researched for improving our spiritual and psychological health. The Z Force is one of those rare books that helps us to form viable answers to the most important questions in life. Very deep Ve

American singer-songwriter Beyoncé performs live on her 2010 'I Am... Sasha Fierce' tour. She is joined on stage by special guests Jay-Z and Kanye West.

The Black Album, Jay-Z's tenth and final solo disc, features tracks by Pharrell and Dr. Dre. Cross promotional tie-ins to the disc include the simultaneous release of Jay-Z's S. Carter sneaker in black and The Black Book, an intimate view into the rapper's private life.