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American Bandstand: Dick Clark and the making of a rock 'n' roll empire
Par John A Jackson. 1997
Chronicles the career of Dick Clark from a little-known radio disc jockey to the host of the national teen dance…
show "American Bandstand". Explores Clark's nonstop pursuit of wealth, his escape from the 1959 payola scandal, and his business affairs after the popularity of the show decreased. 1997.Air Farce: 40 years of flying by the seat of our pants
Par Don Ferguson, Roger Abbott. 2011
Written by the founding members of Air Farce - Roger Abbott and Don Ferguson - this memoir, full of anecdotes,…
scripts, and other memorabilia from the authors' private collection describes every aspect of their hard-scrabble early life in 1970 as an onstage comedy troupe, their historic run on radio, and their success on prime-time television. With contributions from many of their longtime friends and collaborators, they take readers behind the scenes, and onstage, into the day-to-day creative vortex of one of the most popular comedy shows in the history of Canadian television. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2011.A dream betrayed: the battle for the CBC
Par Tony Manera. 1996
On February 3, 1994, Tony Manera was appointed the president of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Almost exactly one year later,…
Manera resigned in protest when the government cut the CBC's budget by $270 million. In "A dream betrayed," Manera tells the story of what went on behind the scenes at the CBC, why he left, and why he is still a passionate supporter of the CBC. 1996.100 Westerns (Screen Guides)
Par Edward Buscombe. 2006
Buscombe provides a guide to a hundred key films from Broken Arrow to the Wild Bunch. Each entry includes a…
plot synopsis, major credits, and a commentary on the film's significance. Considers the defining features of the Western and traces its main cycles, from the epic Westerns of the 1920s and singing cowboys of the 1930s to the Spaghetti Westerns of the 1960s. Some descriptions of sex and violence and some strong language. 2006.Mosque
Par David Macaulay. 2003
Tells how a sixteenth-century Ottoman admiral hires an architect to build, near Istanbul, a large mosque, its associated religious college,…
a soup kitchen, and public baths, as well as the admiral's own tomb. For grades 5-8. 2003.Thirty days has September: cool ways to remember stuff (Best At Everything Ser.)
Par Chris Stevens. 2008
This guide is full of tips for remembering everything from math and spelling rules to tricky science, history, and geography…
facts. For any student who has ever struggled to remember multiplication tables, the spelling of the word "Mississippi," or the names of the planets. Grades 3-6. 2008.High noon: the Hollywood blacklist and the making of an American classic
Par Glenn Frankel. 2017
The revelatory story behind the classic movie High Noon and the toxic political climate in which it was created. It's…
one of the most revered movies of Hollywood's golden era. Yet what has been often overlooked is that High Noon was made during the height of the Hollywood blacklist. In the middle of the film shoot, screenwriter Carl Foreman was forced to testify before the House Committee on Un-American Activities about his former membership in the Communist Party. Refusing to name names, he was eventually blacklisted and fled the United States. 2017.The Group of Seven in western Canada
Par Catharine M Mastin. 2002
In 1920, when the Group of Seven was founded, free rail passes were still available to Canadian artists so they…
would make images that would familiarize Eastern Canadians with the West - and almost all of the Group's members used the perk. Commentary by six Canadian scholars and curators explores the deep importance of the West for the artists and their work. Includes insights into A.Y. Jackson and Edwin Holgate's interpretations - and misinterpretations - of the Skeena people, and Frederick Varley's troubled relationships with his wife and lovers. Some descriptions of sex. 2002.The little book of big questions
Par Jackie French. 2000
A book that addresses the big questions kids often wonder about, such as "How did the universe begin?", and "What…
happens when you die?". For each question, different theories and opinions are illustrated, with easy-to-grasp examples and comparisons. Grades 3-6.Who's in the goose tonight?: an anecdotal history of Canadian theatre
Par Vernon Chapman. 2001
A serious yet funny look at the history of Canadian theatre, written by long-time actor Vernon Chapman. Based on his…
own experiences across the country, from the 1930's on, and extensive research, the author presents anecdotes of plays, directors, and actors, including Don Harron, Dora and Mavor Moore, and Shirley Knight. 2001.Sex and the city and us: how four single women changed the way we think, live, and love
Par Jennifer Keishin Armstrong. 2018
Coinciding with the twentieth anniversary of the iconic television series, this book tells the story of how a columnist, two…
gay men -- Darren Star and fellow executive producer Michael Patrick King -- and a writers' room full of women used their own poignant, hilarious, and humiliating stories to launch a cultural phenomenon. Featuring interviews with the cast and writers, including star Sarah Jessica Parker, the book presents a behind-the-scenes look at a TV series that changed the way women everywhere see themselves. 2018.The author of "Michelangelo and the Pope's Ceiling" traces the rivalry of two French artists of opposing schools during a…
time of social and political upheaval. Describes events occurring between 1863 and 1874 as world-renowned Ernest Meissonier and upstart Édouard Manet vied for exhibition space and fame. Winner of the 2006 Governor General's Award for Non-fiction. 2006.The most beautiful house in the world
Par Witold Rybczynski. 1989
Rybczynski's project to build a workshed gradually evolved into a full-fledged house. As he recounts his tale, he considers the…
theories and work of such architects as Palladio and Frank Lloyd Wright, the elements of classical architecture, and the structural descendants of the humble barn. 1989.The making of the X-files fight the future (X-files Ser.)
Par Chris Carter, Jody Duncan. 1998
The X-files movie was based on the dramatic television series starring David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson. In this exclusive book,…
Jody Duncan takes you behind the cameras, on location and into the hearts and minds of the incomparable creator, cast and crew whose dedication and hard work resulted in a multimillion-dollar motion picture. From production to final cut and finished product in just one year!Collins primary dictionary
Par Evelyn Goldsmith, Ginny Lapage. 1995
Which lie did I tell?: more adventures in the screen trade
Par William Goldman. 2000
Screenwriter Goldman continues his revelations about Hollywood movie making begun in "Adventures in the Screen Trade". Critically analyses films and…
discusses the pros and cons of the screenwriter's life. Some strong language. Bestseller. c2000.Where have I been?: an autobiography
Par Sid Caesar, Bill Davidson. 1982
This biography begins in the 1950's when Caesar was at the height of his comedic career, but covers the 10-year…
period of depression and alcohol addiction that followed. Some strong language. c1982.Weird sex & snowshoes: and other Canadian film phenomena
Par Katherine Monk. 2001
Interviews, essays, and film reviews featuring David Cronenberg, Norman Jewison, Denys Arcand, and Atom Egoyan provide a history, analysis, and…
celebration of Canadian films and filmmakers. Includes chapters on First Peoples, immigrant experiences, and Margaret Atwood's theories of survival in a harsh natural environment. Also covers the documentary tradition that gave birth to Canadian film, the NFB, government funding, and the effect of Hollywood's use of Canadian location shoots on the film industry. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2001.