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The Decade
Gabby Means · Arcadia Pub
Pages: 96
Format: Print book
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The Decade was the birthplace of rock 'n' roll in Pittsburgh, at the corner of Atwood and Sennott. The eclectic bar with parachutes covering the ceiling was home base for local bands such as the Iron City Houserockers, but it also served as a showcase for rising international recording... |
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Warner Bros: The Making of an American Movie Studio
MR DAVID THOMSON · Yale University Press
Pages: 232
Format: Hardcover
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Behind the scenes at the legendary Warner Brothers film studio, where four immigrant brothers transformed themselves into the moguls and masters of American fantasyWarner Bros charts the rise of an unpromising film studio from its shaky beginnings in the early twentieth century through... |
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The Eternal Party: Understanding My Dad, Larry Hagman, the TV Star America Loved to Hate
Kristina Hagman · Thomas Dunne Books
Pages: 272
Format: Print book
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When you have a very famous father, like mine, everyone thinks they know him. My dad, Larry Hagman, portrayed the storied, ruthless oilman J.R. on the TV series Dallas. He was the man everyone loved to hate, but he had a personal reputation for being a nice guy who fully subscribed to his motto:... |
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Last Girl Before Freeway: The Life, Loves, Losses, and Liberation of Joan Rivers
Leslie Bennetts · Little
Pages: 419
Format: Print book
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The definitive book about Joan Rivers' tumultuous, victorious, tragic, hilarious, and fascinating life.Joan Rivers was more than a legendary comedian; she was an icon and a role model to millions, a fearless pioneer who left a legacy of expanded opportunity when she died in 2014. Her life... |
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The Magic World of Orson Welles
James Naremore · University of Illinois Press; 1st Edition edition
Format: Hardcover
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Prodigy. Iconoclast. Genius. Exile. Orson Welles remains one of the most discussed figures in cinematic history. In the centenary year of Welless birth, James Naremore presents a revised third edition of this incomparable study, including a new section on the unfinished film The Other... |
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The VIP Principle: Discover How Guest Experiences Drive Long Term Growth
Michelle Pascoe · Advantage Media Group
Format: Print book
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WOW Your VIP Guests And Boost Your Business Whether you run a casino, resort, club, hotel, restaurant or conference centre, it has never been harder to compete for your guests dollar. How can your business cater to all of its highest-paying guests if they are from different generations... |
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Politics and Film: The Political Culture of Television and Movies
Daniel P Franklin · Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Pages: 237
Format: Hardcover
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Politics and Film examines popular movies and television shows as indicators of social and political trends to explore the political culture of the United States. Updated to include the popular and controversial movies and shows American Sniper, House of Cards, Orange Is the New Black,... |
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Stars, Cars and Crystal Meth
Jack Sutherland · Faber
Format: Print book
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Jack Sutherland, the narrator and protagonist of this memoir has, you night say, led a charmed life in the face of seeming damnation. A confirmed alcoholic in his early teens, by his twenties he was PA and bodyguard to the Hollywood stars most notably Michael Stipe, Ru Paul and Mickey Rourke.... |
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Girl Up: Kick Ass, Claim Your Woman Card, and Crush Everyday Sexism
LAURA BATES · Touchstone
Pages: 352
Format: Paperback
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Already an international bestseller, this empowering survival guide provides no-nonsense advice on sex, social media, mental health, and sexism that young women face in their everyday life - from one of the emerging leaders in the feminist movement.They told you that you need to be thin... |
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The Woman in the Story: Writing Memorable Female Characters
Helen Jacey · Michael Wiese Productions
Pages: 258
Format: Print book
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For over six years, The Woman in the Story has been the go-to resource for writers who want to be gender-mindful when they figure how to create female characters. Inspired by female psychology and gender issues, this how-to book casts a refreshingly honest and empowering women-centric light... |
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Who I Am
Charlotte Rampling · Icon Books
Pages: 128
Format: Hardcover
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Oscar-nominated Charlotte Rampling most recently appeared in HBO's Dexter, and the feature film 45 Years. Her career has spanned popular entertainment and arthouse cinema, having starred in English, French and Italian films from 1966's Georgy Girl (opposite Lynn Redgrave) , to films with... |
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Just Getting Started
Tony Bennett · Harper
Pages: 272
Format: Print book
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At ninety, musician and singer Tony Bennett is as vibrant and productive as ever. In addition to his prodigious musical output, including albums, concerts, and personal appearances, this beloved and enduring artist has written his second book. In 2012's Life Is a Gift, Tony reflected on the lessons... |
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Flash Wisdom: A Curated Collection of Mind-Blowing, Perspective-Changing Quotes
Russ Kick · Disinformation Books
Format: Print book
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The right quotation can change your life. That compressed idea--expressed in just a few words, a sentence or two--can shift your thinking, trigger an epiphany, alter your way of seeing the world. The wisest, most experienced, and most thoughtful people in history have left us these little... |
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Lonely Boy: Tales from a Sex Pistol
Steve Jones · Da Capo
Pages: 320
Format: Print book
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Ask anyone who knows about music and they'll tell you: without Steve Jones, punk rock would not exist. This is not hyperbole. The prototypical street-urchin-turned-Sex-Pistols-guitarist was the inspiration for and creator of the punk movement, which started shaking the culture in late... |
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