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Friends: A Cultural History

Jennifer C. Dunn · Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Pages: 288
Format: Hardcover

A cultural phenomenon for a decade, Friends ranked in the top ten for every year of its original run, an accomplishment unmatched by any other scripted series. And more than twenty-five years since its theme song promised "I'll be there for you," Rachel, Monica, Phoebe, Joey,...
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Supreme Glamour

Wilson, Mary · Thames & Hudson
Pages: 240
Format: Hardcover

Sumptuously illustrated, engaging, and insightful, Mary Wilson's book charts the glittering story of The Supremes, as it showcases their glamorous and iconic ensembles.As Motown's leading act in the 1960s, The Supremes became synonymous with glamorous, elegant, coordinated ensembles....
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Gilmore Girls: A Cultural History

Lara C. Stache · Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Pages: 248
Format: Hardcover

No longer just a cult classic, Gilmore Girls is a cultural staple for TV fans. Airing from 2000-2007, Gilmore Girls focused on the relationship between thirty-something single mom Lorelai and her teenage daughter, Rory. While exploring themes of family, romantic love, friendship, and life's...
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Silence is a Scary Sound: And Other Stories on Living Through the Terrible Twos and Threes

Edwards, Clint · Page Street Publishing
Pages: 288
Format: Paperback

After his breakout hit book I'm Sorry...Love, Your Husband, Clint Edwards has more laugh-out-loud tales from the "Terrible Twos" phase each of his three kids went through.While potty training his daughter, he reveals, "wiping a three-year-old's butt is never satisfying....
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The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America

Kracht, Matt · Chronicle Books
Pages: 176
Format: Paperback

Perfect for the anti-aviary (or bird fanatic with a sense of humor) , this snarky illustrated handbook is equal parts profane, funny, and - let's face it - true. Featuring 50 common North American...
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The Man That Got Away: A Constable Twitten Mystery 2

Truss, Lynne · Bloomsbury Publishing
Pages: 304
Format: Hardcover

A wryly entertaining new crime caper from Lynne Truss, author of "the funniest crime novel of 2018" (Wall Street Journal) and the New York Times bestseller Eats, Shoots & Leaves. 1957: In the beach town of Brighton, music is playing and guests are sunning...
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It's Garry Shandling's Book

Judd Apatow · Random House
Pages: 472
Format: Hardcover

From Judd Apatow comes an intimate portrait of his mentor, the legendary stand-up comic and star of The Larry Sanders Show, with never-before-seen journal entries and photos, as well as new contributions by fellow comedians and writers. Garry Shandling was a singular trailblazer in the comedy...
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America's Test Kitchen Twentieth Anniversary TV Show Cookbook: Best-Ever Recipes from the Most Successful Cooking Show on TV

America's Test Kitchen · America's Test Kitchen
Pages: 592
Format: Hardcover

A giftable and gorgeous book featuring the very best recipes from the America's Test Kitchen TV show in celebration of its 20th anniversary and its renowned celebrity cast. More than 500 recipes from the show's 500-plus episodes are included here along with all the recipes from...
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Dumpty: The Age of Trump in Verse

John Lithgow · Chronicle Prism
Pages: 110
Format: Hardcover

Dumpty: The Age of Trump in Verse is a satirical poetry collection from award-winning actor and bestselling author John Lithgow. Chronicling the last few raucous years in American politics, Lithgow takes readers verse by verse through the history of Donald Trump's presidency.* Lampoons...
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Exactly as You Are: The Life and Faith of Mister Rogers

Shea Tuttle · Eerdmans
Pages: 184
Format: Hardcover

Welcome to the spiritual neighborhood of Fred Rogers"I like you as you are Exactly and precisely I think you turned out nicely And I like you as you are."Fred Rogers fiercely believed that all people deserve love. This conviction wasn't simply sentimental: it came directly...
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