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Dual biographies of playwright Arthur Miller (1915-2005) and actress Marilyn Monroe (1926-1962). Traces the couple's disparate family backgrounds and 1956…
marriage. Describes Monroe's role as Miller's muse but posits that her psychological problems and feelings of inadequacy led to their divorce after five years. Some descriptions of sex. 2009.
Actor Rajiv Surendra read "Life of Pi", discovered it was being adapted into a major motion picture, and embarked on…
a ten-year journey to land the role of a lifetime. But this is not a journey of goals and victories, this is a story of obsessively pursuing a dream, overcoming failure, and finding meaning in life. 2016.
When Marilyn Monroe stepped over a subway grating as The Girl in The Seven Year Itch and let a gust…
of wind catch the skirt of her pleated white dress, an icon was born. Before that, the actress was mainly known for a nude calendar and one-dimensional, albeit memorable, characters on the screen. Though she again played a "dumb blonde" in this film and was making headlines by revealing her enviable anatomy, the star was now every bit in control of her image, and ready for a personal revolution. The ripple effects her personal rebellion had on Hollywood, and in trailblazing the way for women that followed, will both surprise and inspire listeners to see Marilyn Monroe in an entirely new light. 2018.
This is the second book of Paul O'Grady's autobiography. As Paul struggles to get to grips with unexpected fatherhood and…
bereavement, he searches high and low for a job that lasts and somehow finds himself getting married in the process. Work takes him from an abattoir to a children's home, from a hospital to a nightclub, and from penthouse to pavement. Along the way, he develops his Lily Savage drag act, tastes the exotic delights of Manila and invades Poland. Includes strong language and violence. 2010.
A comprehensive guide to massage techniques with clear step-by-step instructions, written and demonstrated by a leading international expert on massage.…
"Clare's massage course is a sensuous sun-filled treat. And the bonus is that afterwards you have a terrific, much-appreciated skill". 1988.
Features lots of great projects using cardboard boxes, designed for indoor or outdoor play. Chapters discuss where to find boxes…
of different sizes, what a basic tool kit consists of, how to use paint and glitter, when adult help is needed, and the time involved in constructing the creations. Clearly labeled and illustrated steps, lists of supplies, handy tips, suggested variations, and "Reality Check" fact boxes are found throughout. The authors - a father and his two sons - deliver plenty of humour along with the instructions. Grades 3-6. 2006.
The Camino has been traveled for centuries by 'saints, sinners, generals, misfits, kings and queens'. MacLaine walked with the same…
intent: to find spiritual meaning and resolution to conflicts in Self. Her account is a personal story with enormous adventure, a smattering of flashbacks to previous lives, and a hefty serving of cosmic revelations. 2000.
Comedian Silverman's memoir that mixes showbiz moments with the more serious subject of her teenage bout with depression as well…
as stories of her childhood and adolescence. Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller. 2010.
Autobiography of Canadian actor Al Waxman. Best known for his roles on King of Kensington and Cagney and Lacey, he…
chronicles his life from his birth in Toronto to his portrayal of Willie Loman at Stratford in 1997. He discusses his family, his involvement in his community and country, and his career, which paralleled the development of Canadian television and film. Some strong language. 1999.
A collection of autobiographical one-liners from the Jewish comedian from Brooklyn's Lower East Side, which also includes anecdotes about famous…
show business personalities such as Al Jolson, Milton Berle, and Bing Crosby. 1973.
Swanson relates her life as golden girl of silent films, her six marriages, and her affairs with movie stars. She…
describes with humour and candour the early days of motion pictures. 1980.
Yule chronicles the life of super-celebrity Sean Connery, who rose from the slums of Edinburgh to become an enduring and…
successful screen idol. A minefield of contradictions, Connery is happily married, but with a history of conquests, and easygoing, but also unforgiving. 1992.
Biography of African American singer/actress Lena Horne, born in 1917 Brooklyn, who first performed at Harlem's Cotton Club at age…
sixteen. Interprets Horne's multiracial family background in the pre-civil rights era as the reason for emotional conflicts in both her personal and professional lives. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. c2009.
More than a comedian and improv genius, Stephen Colbert delights fans with his wit, audacity, and innovative uses of language…
and the media. In this biography, journalist Bruce Watson charts Colbert's development. 2017.
Best known for his role as Superman, actor Reeve discusses his life and career before and after the 1995 horseback…
riding accident that left him paralyzed. Reeve has faith that his injured spinal cord can eventually be repaired and is active in raising funds for research. Some strong language. Bestseller. 1998.
This is a guide to creative knitting, including step-by-step techniques, personal tips and over 20 inspiring projects by Debbie Bliss,…
successful knitwear designer and author of numerous best selling books. Colour knitting, embroidery on knitting and index are omitted from the recording. 2001.