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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Kindness and Wonder Why Mister Rogers Matters Now
Book SynopsisTrade Review“Edwards (The Tao of Bill Murray) affectionately captures the spirit of Fred Rogers (1928–2003) in a crisply told biography that focuses on the enduring lessons Rogers shared with his viewers.... Edwards’s enthusiastic prose vibrantly captures Rogers’s spirit and wisdom.” — Publishers Weekly
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc We Were Dreamers
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc How Yall Doing
Book SynopsisTrade Review"In this collection of sharp recollections, Jordan details his life growing up as a church-going boy outside of Chattanooga to misadventures in drag to moving to Los Angeles in the midst of the AIDS crisis. He is, in every sense, fierce, a hilarious storyteller who makes the mundane seem magical and a staunch advocate for the LGBTQ community... This breezy collection will appeal to readers of pop culture, celebrity memoirs, and Southern storytelling." — Booklist “Hilarious . . . highly entertaining . . . With a whole lot of heart and even more laughs, Jordan captures his personality perfectly on the page.” — The Nerd Daily
£13.17
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Managing Expectations
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Charytín Spanish Edition
Book Synopsis“Así siento que ha sido toda mi vida: un huracán, un torbellino, un tsunami arrasador que siempre me ha traído grandes alegrías, me las ha quitado, para volverme a traer más en este incesante vaivén. ¡O tal vez el huracán soy yo! Porque allá donde voy, me dicen que siempre se arma un revolú.” - CharytínDesde una infancia dolorosa con complicados secretos familiares a un amor muy diferente al de las novelas, Charytín Goyco nos lo cuenta todo, con su peculiar tono cargado de drama y comedia a la vez. • Sus anécdotas con famosos (Juan Luis Guerra, Camilo Sesto, Jenni Rivera, entre muchos)•Los “besos de divorcio” que compartió con los galanes de moda en innumerables películas.• La pérdida de un bebé y su angustia más persistente: la de ser madre en una profesión donde tener hijos ponía en
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Bourdain
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HarperCollins Publishers Inc Baggage
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£23.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Storyteller CD
Book SynopsisRead by Dave Grohl. Features excerpts from five never before heard demos performed by Dave Grohl and an original story exclusive to The Storyteller audiobook.So, I''ve written a book.Having entertained the idea for years, and even offered a few questionable opportunities (It''s a piece of cake! Just do four hours of interviews, find someone else to write it, put your face on the cover, and voila!) I have decided to tell these stories just as I have always done, in my own voice. The joy that I have felt from chronicling these tales is not unlike listening back to a song that I''ve recorded and can''t wait to share with the world, or reading a primitive journal entry from a stained notebook, or even hearing my voice bounce between the Kiss posters on my wall as a child. This certainly doesn''t mean that I''m quitting my day job, but it does give me a place to shed a little light on what it''s like to be a kid from Springfield, Virginia, walking through life while living out the crazy dreams I had as young musician. From hitting the road with Scream at 18 years old, to my time in Nirvana and the Foo Fighters, jamming with Iggy Pop or playing at the Academy Awards or dancing with AC/DC and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, drumming for Tom Petty or meeting Sir Paul McCartney at Royal Albert Hall, bedtime stories with Joan Jett or a chance meeting with Little Richard, to flying halfway around the world for one epic night with my daughters...the list goes on. I look forward to focusing the lens through which I see these memories a little sharper for you with much excitement.
£29.99
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Live Wire
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£24.79
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Charlies Good Tonight
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£22.39
Penguin Putnam Inc River of Shadows
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£15.30
University of Illinois Press Circus Queen and Tinker Bell
Book SynopsisA glimpse of day-to-day life under the big top, from one of the circus's most remarkable performersTrade Review"It was great fun reading Tiny Kline's fascinating and quirky story of the circus. There is nothing quite like her insider account. I found myself getting wrapped up in her personal descriptions and in the vagaries that confronted her both in and out of the entertainment profession. Her insights are crucial in understanding several important transitions in circus history."--Don B. Wilmeth, editor of The Cambridge Guide to American Theatre, 2nd edition"Kline's fascinating story provides remarkably vivid descriptions of the day-to-day life of performers on the circus circuit and glimpses of well-known entertainment figures. Davis deftly places Tiny Kline's story amongst important questions about the role of popular amusements in class formation and Americanization of immigrant populations; about the meaning of bodily display and the exceptional body; and about early twentieth-century gender roles and transgressions."--Joy S. Kasson, author of Buffalo Bill's Wild West: Celebrity, Memory, and Popular History"With this indispensible volume, Davis again demonstrates how the study of circus in particular and popular culture in general can enrich understanding of the world. . . . Highly recommended."--Choice Table of ContentsAcknowledgments / ix Introduction -- Janet M. Davis / 1 Author's Note / 33 Prologue / 35PART ONE 1. The Bend in the Road / 41 2. As Mrs. Private Citizen, Viewing the Parade / 57 3. A Flight on Gossamer Wings / 62 4. In Pursuit of a Mirage to Yesterday / 75 5. A Tour behind the Platforms of Those Strange People / 86 6. Destiny Smiles, but Not on Shmoontsie / 99 7. A New Leaf, a New Life / 105 8. Where Caste Is Observed, According to Rank and Rating / 117 9. Equestrian Director Par Excellence / 143 10. The Awe-Inspiring Mr. John / 147 11. Calibrating for a Career / 150 12. Bareback: The Aristocrat of Circus Acts / 155 13. A Backdoor Glimpse of Supermen and Superwomen / 161 14. Elephants Are Like People / 172 15. Engineering the White City / 177 16. Finding the Lot -- A Daily Headache / 187 17. On the Sunny Side / 189 18. Life under the Big Top: Private, Social, Competitive / 193 19. Finale of the Season / 196 20. Circus Experience Pays Off / 198 21. An Annual Season's Opening / 203 22. Leitzel, Queen of the Air -- Of the Ground as Well / 208 23. Progress, Trends, and Customs Typical of Circus Folks / 214 24. On a Magic Carpet to a Land Fantastic / 221 25. Back to the Material World / 229 26. An Act Is Born / 234 27. Circus History Is Made: Merging "The Greatest Show on Earth" and "The World's Greatest Show," Thereafter to Be Known as "Ringling Bros, and Barnum & Bailey Combined Shows" / 237 28. Pride versus Virtue / 246 29. Misery -- Like Death -- Knows No Class Distinction / 255 30. Fate Follows Her Course -- Strange, Mysterious, Terrifying / 258PART TWO 31. Sarasota -- Last Stop / 271 32. An Elucidating Interlude / 288PART THREE 33. The Circus, to Date (1948) / 293 Epilogue: The Show -- The Public -- Unto the End / 311 Appendix A: Superstitions / 313 Notes / 315 Index / 353
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Hachette Books Some New Kind of Kick
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Hachette Books Dave Brubeck
Book SynopsisTHE DEFINITIVE, INVESTIGATIVE BIOGRAPHY OFJAZZ LEGENDDAVE BRUBECK(TAKE FIVE) In 2003, music journalist Philip Clark was granted unparalleled access to jazz legend Dave Brubeck. Over the course of ten days, he shadowed the Dave Brubeck Quartet during their extended British tour, recording an epic interview with the bandleader. Brubeck opened up as never before, disclosing his unique approach to jazz; the heady days of his classic quartet in the 1950s-60s; hanging out with Duke Ellington, Charlie Parker, Louis Armstrong, and Miles Davis; and the many controversies that had dogged his 66-yearlong career. Alongside beloved figures like Ella Fitzgerald and Frank Sinatra, Brubeck has achieved name recognition beyond jazz. But finding a convincing fit for Brubeck''s legacy, one that reconciles his mass popularity with his advanced musical technique, has proved largely elusive. In Dave Brubeck: A Life inTime, Clark provides us with a thoughtful, thorough, and long-overdue biography of an extraordinary man whose influence continues to inform and inspire musicians today. Structured around Clark''s extended interview and intensive new research, this book recounts one of the last untold stories of jazz, unearthing the secret history of Take Five and many hitherto unknown aspects of Brubeck''s early career-and sharing details about his creative relationship with his star saxophonist, Paul Desmond. Woven throughout are cameo appearances from a host of unlikely figures, from Sting, Ray Manzarek of The Doors, and Keith Emerson to John Cage, Leonard Bernstein, Harry Partch, and Edgard Varèse. Each chapter explores a different theme or aspect of Brubeck''s life and music, illuminating the core of his artistry and genius. To quote President Obama, as he awarded the musician with a Kennedy Center Honor: You can''t understand America without understanding jazz, and you can''t understand jazz without understanding Dave Brubeck.
£21.84
Hachette Books Unrequited Infatuations
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Hachette Books Home Work A Memoir of My Hollywood Years
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Voracious Waypoints
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Little, Brown & Company Slowhand
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Random House USA Inc All That Is Bitter and Sweet
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£15.29
Mariner Books Dont Think Dear
Book SynopsisExpertly choreographed and long overdue, this is the nuanced reckoning ballet needs, ballerinas deserve, and all feminists should note. -Oprah DailyAn incisive exploration of ballet’s role in the modern world, told through the experience of the author and her classmates at the most elite ballet school in the country: the School of American Ballet.Growing up, Alice Robb dreamed of becoming a ballet dancer. But by age fifteen, she had to face the reality that she would never meet the impossibly high standards of the hyper-competitive ballet world. After she quit, she tried to avoid ballet—only to realize, years later, that she was still haunted by the lessons she had absorbed in the mirror-lined studios of Lincoln Center, and that they had served her well in the wider world. The traits ballet takes to an extreme—stoicism, silence, submission—are valued in girls and women everywhere.Profound, nuance
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Random House USA Inc Ball of Fire
Book SynopsisAs a movie actress Lucille Ball was, in her own words, “queen of the B-pluses.” But on the small screen she was a superstar-arguably the funniest and most enduring in the history of TV. In this exemplary biography, Stefan Kanfer explores the roots of Lucy’s genius and places it in the context of her conflicted and sometimes bitter personal life. Ball of Fire gives us Lucy in all her contradictions. Here is the beauty who became a master of knock-down slapstick; the control freak whose comic alter ego thrived on chaos, the worshipful TV housewife whose real marriage ended in public disaster. Here, too, is an intimate view of the dawn of television and of the America that embraced it. Charming, informative, touching. and laugh-out-loud funny, this is the book Lucy’s fans have been waiting for.
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Alfred A. Knopf Martha Graham
Book SynopsisA major biography—the first in three decades—of one of the most important artistic forces of the twentieth century, the legendary American dancer and choreographer who upended dance, propelling the art form into the modern age, and whose profound and pioneering influence is still being felt today.Brings together all the elements of Graham’s colorful life...with wit, verve, critical discernment, and a powerful lyricism.”—Mary Dearborn, acclaimed author of Ernest HemingwayTime magazine called her “the Dancer of the Century.” Her technique, used by dance companies throughout the world, became the first long-lasting alternative to the idiom of classical ballet. Her pioneering movements—powerful, dynamic, jagged, edgy, forthright—combined with her distinctive system of training, were the epitome of American modernism, performance as art. Her work continued to astonish and inspire
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LUP - University of Michigan Press Shattering Hamlets Mirror Theatre and Reality
Book SynopsisExamines recent and contemporary work by such groups as Rimini Protokoll, Societas Raffaelo Sanzio, the Gob Squad, Nature Theatre of Oklahoma, and Foundry Theatre, while revealing the deep antecedents of today’s theatre, placing it in useful historical perspective. While many may consider it a post-postmodern phenomenon, the “theatre of the real”, as it turns out, has very deep roots.Trade Review“Offers insights that will be fresh even to the most well-versed of theater historians; equally illuminating is Carlson's discussion of contemporary works, some of which are on world stages at this moment... Essential.” - Choice
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The University of Michigan Press My Life as a Filmmaker
Book SynopsisIn his posthumous autobiography, Watakushi no eiga jinsei (1984), Yamamoto reflects on his career and legacy: beginning in the prewar days as an assistant director under the master Naruse Mikio, to his wide-ranging experiences as a filmmaker, including his struggles as an independent filmmaker in the 1950s and 1960s before returning to work within the mainstream industry.Trade ReviewChang’s translation of the filmmaker’s autobiography, My Life as a Filmmaker, is masterfully done. Chang has a strong reputation in the field for introducing many important Japanese literary, cultural, and historical works to the English-language world. This will be another important, though less well-known, work to give us not only a better appreciation of one of the greatest Japanese filmmakers but also a deeper understanding of postwar Japanese film and cultural history."" - Poshek Fu, University of Illinois""A magnificent memoir magnificently told. Film world: Stand up and take notice!"" - Roger Pulvers
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The University of Michigan Press Charles Ludlam Lives
Book SynopsisPlaywright, actor and director Charles Ludlam (1943-1987) helped to galvanize the Ridiculous style of theater in New York City starting in the 1960s. Although his Ridiculous Theatrical Company shut its doors, the Ludlamesque Ridiculous has continued to thrive. Sean F. Edgecomb focuses on neo-Ridiculous artists to trace the connections between Ludlam's legacy and their performances.Trade ReviewSean Edgecomb thinks beyond pre- and post-Stonewall definitions of camp (without neglecting their significance) to argue that camp not only persists but remains a relevant tactic of transformational queer performance. Charles Ludlam Lives! is a smart, beautifully written book that will make a lasting contribution to gay and lesbian performance history."" - Shane Vogel, Indiana University ""Charles Ludlam would be thrilled—just as he toyed with and overturned the conventions of popular theatre, this book playfully and brilliantly queers performance scholarship in its exploration of Ridiculous legacies. Edgecomb’s research is adventurous, and the writing is lively and compelling. Most importantly, the central figures, Charles Ludlam, Charles Busch, Bradford Louryk, and Taylor Mac, receive the full diva treatment they deserve."" - James Wilson, LaGuardia Community College, CUNY
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The University of Michigan Press Wendy Wasserstein
Book SynopsisPlaywright Wendy Wasserstein (1950-2006) wrote topical, humorous plays addressing relationships among women and their families, taking the temperature of social moments from the 1960s onwards. This volume provides a critical introduction and a feminist reappraisal of the significant plays of one of the most famous contemporary American women playwrights.Trade ReviewSkillfully weaves together historical, dramaturgical, literary, and practical methodologies to attend to everything from Wasserstein's complicated place in the canon to how the plays were initially staged and received . . . Not simply a play-by-play exploration of Wasserstein's work, this book is also a rigorous examination of the gender and race politics of commercial theatre (specifically Broadway)."" - Charlotte M. Canning, University of Texas
£999.99
The University of Michigan Press The Sarah Siddons Audio Files
Book SynopsisTrade Review“The theatre scholar's daunting but irresistible quest to recover some echoes of performance of the past has never been more engagingly presented than in Pascoe's account of tracing the long-silenced voice of Sarah Siddons. Her report is a warm, witty, and highly informative exploration of the methodology and the pleasures of historical research.” - Marvin Carlson, author of The Haunted Stage: The Theatre as Memory Machine
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The University of Michigan Press Shattering Hamlets Mirror
Book SynopsisExamines recent and contemporary work by such groups as Rimini Protokoll, Societas Raffaelo Sanzio, the Gob Squad, Nature Theatre of Oklahoma, and Foundry Theatre, while revealing the deep antecedents of today’s theater, placing it in useful historical perspective. While many may consider it a post-postmodern phenomenon, the “theater of the real”, as it turns out, has very deep roots.Trade ReviewA pleasure to read… the prose has Carlson’s usual clarity and force. While previous critics have noted the incursion of ‘the real’ into avant-garde performance, to my knowledge Carlson is the first to see this as a key driver of theatrical developments since the eighteenth century. One of the book’s virtues is that it integrates French, German, and Russian theatre history on the one hand, and developments within the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries on the other, to our understanding of the historical avant-garde and more recent European and American experimental theatre.” — Andrew Sofer, Boston College
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LUP - University of Michigan Press 10000 Nights
Book SynopsisEsteemed scholar and theater aficionado Marvin Carlson has seen an unsurpassed number of theatrical productions in his long and distinguished career. Ten Thousand Nights is a lively chronicle of a half-century of theatre-going, in which Carlson recalls one memorable production for each year from 1960 to 2010.Trade Review“This book distils fifty years of theatregoing into fifty succinct yet illuminating reviews … That this book is the product of a deep and lifelong love for the theatre is clear” – Times Literary Supplement“Marvin Carlson has probably attended more performances than any other person on the planet . . . One couldn't ask for a more amiable, passionate, astute, and knowledgeable guide to a rich half shy century of work for the stage." - Alisa Solomon, Columbia School of Journalism"The appeal of this book extends far beyond academia . . . To people who work in theatre, it offers an exhilarating excursion through the great achievements of the past half-century; to theatre lovers, a delightful memory palace as well as supplement to our own cherished recollections of great performances; finally, to students and young artists, an inspiring invitation to embark on their own lifelong voyages of artistic discovery." - Una Chaudhuri, New York University
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Random House USA Inc Mamas Boy
Book SynopsisThis heartfelt, deeply personal memoir explores how a celebrated filmmaker and activist and his conservative Mormon mother built bridges across today’s great divides—and how our stories hold the power to heal. • Adapted as an HBO documentary now streaming on HBO Max.“A beautifully written, utterly compelling account of growing up poor and gay with a thrice married, physically disabled, deeply religious Mormon mother, and the imprint this irrepressible woman made on the character of Dustin Lance Black.” —Jon Krakauer, bestselling author of Missoula and Under the Banner of HeavenDustin Lance Black wrote the Oscar-winning screenplay for Milk and helped overturn California’s anti–gay marriage Proposition 8, but as an LGBTQ activist he has unlikely origins—a conservative Mormon household outside San Antonio, Texas. There he was raised by a single mother who, as
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Penguin Putnam Inc Paddle Your Own Canoe
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Random House USA Inc Natalie Wood
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Penguin Putnam Inc You Deserve Better
Book Synopsis**The Instant National Bestseller** From the Bachelorette breakout heartthrob, You Deserve Better combines Tyler Cameron''s life story with a guide for both men and women to building healthy relationships in the tricky world of modern dating, proving why he''s the male feminist we never knew we needed. Tyler Cameron impressed fans on The Bachelorette with his ability to discuss difficult topics with a level of emotional intelligence perhaps never seen on reality television. Things like consent and boundaries, respect for women and their decisions, the roots of toxic masculinity in insecurity, and more, he espoused with confidence and genuineness. Tyler seems like a unicorn. He got the world''s attention simply by demonstrating a full grasp of respect and no fear of vulnerability and honesty. But shouldn''t this be the norm? In this book, Tyler shows that every person deserves a partner who understands and values them, with
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Penguin Young Readers Mientras escribo Memorias de un oficio On
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Random House USA Inc The Church of Baseball
Book SynopsisLA TIMES BESTSELLER • From the award-winning screenwriter and director of cult classic Bull Durham, the extremely entertaining behind-the-scenes story of the making of the film, and an insightful primer on the art and business of moviemaking.This book tells you how to make a movie—the whole nine innings of it—out of nothing but sheer will.” —Tony Gilroy, writer/director of Michael Clayton and The Bourne LegacyThe only church that truly feeds the soul, day in, day out, is the church of baseball.—Annie in Bull DurhamBull Durham, the breakthrough 1988 film about a minor league baseball team, is widely revered as the best sports movie of all time. But back in 1987, Ron Shelton was a first-time director and no one was willing to finance a movie about baseball—especially a story set in the minors. The jury was still out on Kevin Costner’s leading-man potential, while Susan Sarandon was already a has-been. There were doubts. But something miraculous happened, and The Church of Baseball attempts to capture why.From organizing a baseball camp for the actors and rewriting key scenes while on set, to dealing with a short production schedule and overcoming the challenge of filming the sport, Shelton brings to life the making of this beloved American movie. Shelton explains the rarely revealed ins and outs of moviemaking, from a film’s inception and financing, screenwriting, casting, the nuts and bolts of directing, the postproduction process, and even through its release. But this is also a book about baseball and its singular romance in the world of sports. Shelton spent six years in the minor leagues before making this film, and his experiences resonate throughout this book.Full of wry humor and insight, The Church of Baseball tells the remarkable story behind an iconic film.
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Penguin Random House India Bad Man
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HarperCollins Espanol Qué Hace Este Botón
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Penguin Putnam Inc Im Fineand Other Lies
Book Synopsis“Whitney Cummings has written a book about being, well, not fine—and what to do when you find yourself with brutal anxiety and a co-dependency disorder; all in her trademark wit, humor, and honesty. This book, however, is fine as hell.”—Sophia Amoruso, author of #Girlboss“The funniest cry for help you'll read this year.”—BJ NovakWell, well, well. Look at you, ogling my book page....I presume if you’re reading this it means you either need more encouragement to buy it or we used to date and you’re trying to figure out if you should sue me or not. Here are all the stories and mistakes I’ve made that were way too embarrassing to tell on stage in front of an actual audience; but thanks to not-so-modern technology, you can read about them here so I don’t have to risk having your judgmental eye contact crush my self-esteem. This book contains some delicious schadenfreude in whi
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Random House Canada North Korea Journal
Book SynopsisIn this beautifully illustrated journal based on a TV documentary, writer, comedian and world traveller Michael Palin journeys to North Korea, offering a glimpse of life inside the world's most secretive country, uncovering surprises and making friends along the way.In May 2018, former Monty Python stalwart and intrepid globetrotter Michael Palin ventured into the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, camera crew in tow, to gain a glimpse of life in the most notoriously secretive and cut-off nation on earth. His resulting two-part documentary for Channel 5 fascinated millions and won universal plaudits.Now he shares the journal he meticulously kept during his trip, in which he describes his experiences in a country wholly unlike any other he has ever visited: a country where you will find the Tallest Unoccupied Building in the World; where the residents of Pyongyang awake every morning to the strains of 'Where Are You, Dear General?', broadcast from speakers acr
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The History Press Ltd Disneys British Gentleman
Book SynopsisThe first ever biography of iconic British actor David Tomlinson – a journey through war, tragedy, fame and Hollywood
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The History Press Ltd An Iron Girl in a Velvet Glove
Book SynopsisThe first-ever biography of a trailblazing star of yesteryear, 'a colourful tale, full of grit and glamour' (Kate Adie)
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Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc Betty White 2nd Edition
Book SynopsisThis visual salute to the First Lady of Television spans Betty White’s more than 80-year career as a performer and star of such legendary series as The Mary Tyler Moore Show and The Golden Girls. Chronicling 100 highlights from the acting life and passions that have defined an entertainment career like no other, Betty White: 100 Remarkable Moments in an Extraordinary Life - 2nd Edition includes: A foreword by actor Gavin MacLeod, who was part of The Mary Tyler Moore Show cast with Betty White Over 100 photographs from her decades in comedy as well as a guest on shows including What’s My Line?, Password, To Tell the Truth, Match Game, and The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson Interviews with friends and colleagues, such as Carol Burnett and Candice Bergen To complete her incredible story, a Tribute and Table of ContentsForeword by Gavin MacLeod Introducing Betty White! The 1920s and 1930s Beginnings The 1940s Service with a Smile The 1950s Lights! Camera! Television! The 1960s A Game Called Love The 1970s She’s Gonna Make It After All The 1980s The Golden Girl The 1990s Sharpening Those Comedy Chops The 2000s Cementing a Legacy The 2010s The Best Is Yet to Come Afterword Filmography Game Show History Acknowledgments Resources Image Credits Index About the Author
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Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc Dolly Parton
Book SynopsisExplore 100 remarkable moments in the extraordinary life of Dolly Parton with this illustrated retrospective of her most amazing achievements. Everyone’s favorite country music star and American icon, Dolly Parton, has accomplished incredible things in her life, from releasing the hit “I Will Always Love You” to creating a nonprofit for children. This beautiful volume will take you on a journey through Dolly’s life. Look back on her star roles, hit songs, and philanthropic aspirations, all accompanied by photos from throughout the years. Some of the notable moments you will find include: At 13 years old, Dolly graced the stage at The Grand Ole Opry, easily the most prestigious country venue in Nashville Dolly’s start in show business: Dolly launched her first country album, Hello, I’m Dolly, in 1967 Dolly’s rise to superstardom: herTable of ContentsINTRODUCTION BORN TO TELL SONGS • CHILDHOOD THROUGH 1966 BIG DREAMS WITH BIG WINGS • 1967 − 1975 THE TIDE’S GONNA TURN • 1976 − 1980 FIND YOUR PLACE AND SHINE • 1981 − 1990 BACK TO HER ROOTS • 1991 − 2000 A TWENTY-FIRST-CENTURY CULTURAL ICON • 2001 − 2013 STILL ROCKIN’ • 2014 AND ONWARD BIOGRAPHICAL NOTES SOURCES INDEX ACKNOWLEDGMENTS ABOUT THE AUTHOR IMAGE CREDITS
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HarperCollins Focus Me and Paul
Book SynopsisDiscover the untold stories and unbreakable bond between country music icon Willie Nelson and his longtime drummer, Paul English.Trade Review'A genuine testament to the power of friendship, loyalty, and what it means to live from the heart'. * Kirkus Reviews *'Nelson writes about friendship with soulful panache. The lyrical ode to an incredible bond will tug at readers' heartstrings.' * Publisher's Weekly *
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Harper Horizon Anthems We Love
Book SynopsisFrom U2 to Carly Simon, the Temptations to TLC, artists describe in their own words how their songs became the soundtrack of your life in this celebration of music featuring original interviews by music journalist Steve Baltin.Trade Review'As a music lover, this book is a must have for me! Steve is such a great writer/interviewer, so to get this kind of personal insight from this range of incredible artists is iconic.' * Victoria Justice, award-winning actress and recording artist (Zoey 101, Victorious, Outcasts, and Trust) *'Steve Baltin has a way of getting INSIDE a song, inside a perspective of an artist. He has the care and ability to hold the complexities in what he hears, and how he is impacted by music. And the ability to articulate how that personal, microcosmic effect translates to the world and pop culture at large. Steve has the big view and is equally adept at zooming in on, and honoring the subtleties. To be beheld by Steve's view is a true gift to all artists.' * Alanis Morissette, multi-platinum, bestselling, and GRAMMY Award winning recording artist *'Anthems We Love is not just a tale of artistic adventure, it's also a manual for artists and fans alike. There is no formula. Just these inspiring stories of the heart, and Steve Baltin's sparkling portraits of these artists who looked into their souls and often accidentally created indelible songs for all-time.' * Cameron Crowe, Academy Award nominated director, producer, and screenwriter (Jerry Maguire, Almost Famous, Say Anything, and Pearl Jam Twenty) *'Steve knows his music and has cornered a classic list of the best songwriters. So many great songs finally explained!' * Gavin Rossdale, lead singer of the multi-platinum, bestselling, and GRAMMY nominated band Bush *'Being included among artists and songs that have inspired me so deeply like 'At Seventeen', 'God Only Knows' and one of my teenage anthems, 'Africa', is a perfect example of the honors 'You're Still The One' has given me. This song has been a real gift.' * Shania Twain, multi-platinum and bestselling recording artist, and Academy of Country Music award-winner *'As all of us songwriters know, a song means one thing to the writer and then takes on a mystical life of its own as it finds its way into the hearts and experiences of the listener. This book resonates with me as a songwriter, but more importantly, it hits home for the music fan that lives in all of us!' * Deborah Gibson, multi-platinum and bestselling recording artist, and American Songwriter Award winner *
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State University of New York Press From Kung Fu to Hip Hop Globalization Revolution
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Tuttle Publishing Bruce Lee The Celebrated Life of the Golden Dragon
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Kensington Publishing Full Circle
Book SynopsisAndrea Barber grew up in front of the world on the beloved sitcom Full House, but then abruptly left Hollywood. Why did she leave and what did she do for twenty years out of the spotlight before returning to television? Find out in her funny and inspiring memoir about fame, heartache, resilience--and the reboot of a lifetime...Andrea Barber is known to millions worldwide as Kimmy Gibbler, star of the hit 90s sitcom Full House, and the Netflix sequel, Fuller House. In this funny, heartfelt book, Andrea takes readers behind the scenes of her odd Hollywood career and beyond. She shares how anxiety, particularly postpartum anxiety, derailed her life, and how she was able to take back control and serve as inspiration for others. Refreshingly honest and deeply personal, Andrea writes in a way that feels like catching up with an old friend. Get ready to laugh, reminisce, and finally get to know the woman behind the zany next door neighbor . . .When Kimmy Gibbler burst into the Tanners'' home on Full House in 1987, audiences immediately connected with the confident and quirky pre-teen character, played by ten-year-old actress Andrea Barber. During an eight-season run on one of the most popular series of the ''80s and ''90s, Andrea came of age in front of millions. But she was as far removed from her character as a girl can get. The introverted young star was plagued with self-doubt, insecurities, and debilitating anxieties that left her questioning her identity after the show''s cancelation. Andrea wouldn''t return to the public eye until 2016, for Fuller House. So what happened in those intervening decades that Andrea jokingly calls the lost years?For starters, Andrea never stopped working. But it was on a series of life-changing transitions: earning a college degree, then a Master''s, building a career in international education, getting married, and starting a family. She also faced some unforeseeable transitions: navigating a sudden divorce after nearly twelve years of marriage, and second-guessing her capabilities as a single mother. But it was her devastating bout with post-partum anxiety and depression that derailed Andrea''s life--and became a crucial turning point.Full Circle is a raw, refreshingly honest look into the life of a celebrity who has never been fully comfortable in the spotlight. Here Andrea shares her deeply personal struggles with mental health in a way she has never done before. She opens up about fighting her way back and finding solace--while finding herself--all before her life came full circle with her costars and lifelong friends on Fuller House. Sharing her journey from child star, to champion of mental health, and back to stardom, Andrea writes in a way that feels like catching up with an old friend.You''ll laugh, reminisce, and finally get to know the woman behind the zany next door neighbor.Funny, smart, inspiring, raw, and honest.--Candace Cameron BureA great read from a multi-talented actress, author, and comedienne!--Jodie SweetinBrave, open, and so very human.--Tan France, Queer Eye, and author of Naturally TanPrepare to be entertained and inspired.--Lori Gottlieb, New York Times bestselling author of Maybe You Should Talk to Someone: A Therapist, Her Therapist, and Our Lives RevealedAndrea speaks from her heart with language that every mom, every person, can relate to. . . . Wonderfully written.--Karen Kleiman, Founder, The Postpartum Stress Center, author of Good Moms Have Scary Thoughts
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