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Runaway: diary of a street kid
Par Evelyn Lau. 1989
In 1986, at the age of 14, Evelyn Lau ran away from her strict and traditional parents who refused to…
accept her passion for writing. This book is based on the journal she kept during her two years on the streets of Vancouver. She explores the physical and emotional struggles of a young girl coping in a world of drugs, prostitution and attempted suicide. Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex. 1989.Lady's choice: Ethel Waxham's journals & letters, 1905-1910
Par John Love, Barbara Love, Ethel Waxham, Frances Love Froidevaux. 1992
A chronological record of a twenty-three-year old college graduate's pursuit of a teaching career while being courted by a thirty-five-year…
old Wyoming rancher. Compiled from diaries, correspondence, and poems. Material was used in the PBS series "The West." 1992.How clean is your house?
Par Kim Woodburn, Aggie MacKenzie. 2004
In this book the authors continue the mission of their popular Channel 4 television series - to educate, inform and…
generally browbeat us all into cleaning properly. Sweeping through the house room by room, they tackle all manner of cleaning challenges, from streaky windows to smelly fridges. Each chapter is packed with tools of the trade, star tips, 'don't do that's', step-by-steps and 'before's and after's'. There's even a 'filth questionnaire' to determine your cleanly status - and Aggie's famous rotas for the cleaning-impaired! 2004.Fear and loathing in Las Vegas: a savage journey to the heart of the American dream (Fear And Loathing Ser.)
Par Hunter S Thompson. 1993
In this savage dissection of the American dream, the narrator enters Las Vegas armed with an arsenal of 'heinous chemicals'.…
His perilous, drug-enhanced confrontations with casino operators, bartenders, police officers and assorted representatives of the Silent Majority have a hallucinatory humour and nightmare terror. 1993.84, Charing Cross Road
Par Helene Hanff, Marie-Anne de Kisch, Thomas Simonnet. 2001
Échanges épistolaires entre une Américaine bibliophile et un libraire londonien. Une passionnée, un peu fauchée, réclame à un libraire des…
livres introuvables pour assouvir son insatiable soif de découverte. Cette correspondance entamée depuis plus de 20 ans qui se poursuit toujours rappelle avec une délicatesse infinie toute la place que prennent, dans nos vies, les livres et les librairies. Roman porté au grand écran. 2001.84, Charing Cross Road
Par Helene Hanff, Frank Doel. 1993
This charming classic love story, first published in 1970, brings together twenty years of correspondence between Helene Hanff, at the…
time, a freelance writer living in New York City, and a used-book dealer in London at 84, Charing Cross Road. Through the years, though never meeting and separated both geographically and culturally, they share a winsome, sentimental friendship based on their common love for books. Their relationship, captured so acutely in these letters, is one that has touched the hearts of thousands of readers around the world. 2017, c1993.The motorcycle diaries: notes on a Latin American journey (Che Guevara Publishing Project Ser.)
Par Ernesto Guevara. 2004
The story of a road journey, in the words of a 23-year-old medical student known as "Che". There are fights,…
parties, and serious drinking, and moving examples of Guevara's idealism and solidarity with the oppressed. A record of Guevara's thoughts as he journeyed around South America in the early 1950's. 2004. Uniform title: Notas de viaje.The life-changing magic of tidying up: the Japanese art of decluttering and organizing
Par Marie Kondō. 2015
Presents a guide to cleaning and organizing a living space, discussing best methods for decluttering and the impact that an…
organized home can have on mood and physical and mental health. 2015. Uniform title: Jinsei ga tokimeku katazuke no mahō.Journal d'Anne Frank
Par Anne Frank. 1991
Anne Frank commence à se confier à son journal le 12 juin 1942, le jour de ses treize ans, et…
y écrit pour la dernière fois le 1er aot 1944. En mars 1945, Anne meurt dans le camp de concentration de Bergen-Belsen, deux mois avant la libération de la Hollande. 1991.The Screwtape letters
Par C. S Lewis. 1998
Screwtape is an experienced devil. His nephew Wormwood is just at the start of his demonic career, and has been…
assigned to secure the damnation of a young man who has just become a Christian. 1998.This boy's life: a memoir
Par Tobias Wolff. 1989
The diary of a young girl
Par Anne Frank. 1952
In a remarkable account begun on her thirteenth birthday in 1942, a Jewish girl in German-occupied Amsterdam records her hopes,…
fears, and growing pains during two years of close confinement with her family, hiding from the Nazis in a secret apartment. 1952, c1947. Uniform title: Achterhuis.A continual feast: words of comfort and celebration collected by Father Tim
Par Jan Karon. 2005
Words of wisdom, faith, and encouragement, as well as lively ideas, humor, commonsense advice, and more, that fictional Father Tim…
of Mitford has collected over the years from writers, philosophers, and the Bible. Companion to Patches of Godlight (DB 61575). 2005On the High Wire
Par Philippe Petit. 2019
“On the High Wire is fascinating to read. You will learn about the man, his work, his passion, his tenacity…
and lucidity” (Marcel Marceau) In this poetic handbook, written when he was just twenty-three, the world-famous high-wire artist Philippe Petit offers a window into the world of his craft. Petit masterfully explains how preparation and self-control contributed to such feats as walking between the towers of Notre Dame and the World Trade Center. Addressing such topics as the rigging of the wire, the walker’s first steps, his salute and exercises, and the work of other renowned high-wire artists, Petit offers us a book about the ecstasy of conquering our fears and reaching for the stars.I Am C-3PO - The Inside Story: Foreword by J.J. Abrams
Par Anthony Daniels. 1977
"Gloriously witty, keen and spirited" J.J. Abrams, Director of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker"The odds of me ever writing…
a book were approximately... Oh, never mind. My golden companion worries about such things - I don't. I have indeed now written a book - telling my story, in my voice, not his - recognizing that our voices and our stories are inextricably intertwined."When Star Wars burst onto the big screen in 1977, an unfailingly polite golden droid called C-3PO captured imaginations around the globe. But C-3PO wasn't an amazing display of animatronics with a unique and unforgettable voiceover. Inside the metal costume was an actor named Anthony Daniels.In this deeply personal memoir, Anthony Daniels recounts his experiences of the epic cinematic adventure that has influenced pop culture for more than 40 years. For the very first time, he candidly describes his most intimate memories as the only actor to appear in every Star Wars film - from his first meeting with George Lucas to the final, emotional days on the set of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.With a foreword by J.J. Abrams and never-before-seen photography, this book is a nostalgic look back at the Skywalker saga as it comes to a close. I Am C- 3PO: The Inside Story reveals Anthony Daniels' vulnerability, how he established his role and what he accomplished, and takes readers on a journey that just happens to start in a galaxy far, far away.Star Wars The Rise of Skywalker The Visual Dictionary: With Exclusive Cross-Sections
Par Pablo Hidalgo. 2019
Go beyond Star Wars™ The Rise of Skywalker with this definitive guide to the final chapter of the Skywalker saga,…
produced in close collaboration with Lucasfilm.Written by Star Wars™ insider Pablo Hidalgo, this 200-page book is packed with more than 600 images, five stunning original cross-section artworks, and behind-the-scenes photography in this must-have companion.Uncover the inner workings of the treadable and the secrets of Rey's Jedi library. Discover the Sith fortress world of Exegol and the treasures of droidsmith Babu Frik. Examine the brutal weaponry of the Knights of Ren and the ingenious garb of the Orbak riders. Meet the most notorious criminals of Kijimi and the sociable Aki-Aki on Pasaana. Study the intricate reforging of Kylo Ren's helmet and the menacing armor of the Sith troopers.With a foreword by Episode 9 writer, Chris Terrio, Star Wars™ The Rise of Skywalker: The Visual Dictionary is the perfect gift for Star Wars fans of all ages.© & TM 2020 LUCASFILM LTD.Ultimate Star Wars, New Edition: The Definitive Guide to the Star Wars Universe
Par Adam Bray, Cole Horton, Tricia Barr, Ryder Windham, Daniel Wallace. 2019
Every significant Star Wars character, creature, location, battle, droid and vehicle: one ultimate encyclopedia.Packed full of information, stunning images, and…
now fully updated to include The Last Jedi, Solo: A Star Wars Story, Star Wars: Resistance, plus an exclusive look at The Rise of Skywalker.All the saga's iconic characters are here, from Darth Vader to Ponda Baba and Leia to Luminara Unduli. Amazing vehicles are explored, such as the Millennium Falcon and Ghost. Extraordinary technology is explained, including all your favourite lightsabers, and key events in the epic Star Wars story are richly unpacked, with behind-the-scenes insights.Ultimate Star Wars New Edition is the ideal go-to resource for fans who wish to brush up on their Star Wars knowledge, and for a new generation of fans eager to start their journey into a galaxy far, far away....© & TM 2019 LUCASFILM LTD.