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Full service: my adventures in Hollywood and the secret sex lives of the stars
Par Scotty Bowers, Lionel Friedberg. 2012
Beyond Uhura: Star trek and other memories
Par Nichelle Nichols. 1995
As Uhura, Nichols played one of the three most popular Star Trek characters. In this autobiography she writes about her…
rise to stardom in the face of barriers against her race and sex. She talks about her affair with Gene Roddenberry, about life behind the camera on the Star Trek set, and her real-life work of inspiring young people to learn. 1995.Old Possum's book of practical cats
Par T. S Eliot. 1974
Pat and Roald
Par Barry Farrell. 1969
The story of Patricia Neal's extraordinary recovery from a series of near-fatal strokes, and a joyous return to her acting…
career. An adventure of the mind and spirit, it is also a portrait of the family's courage and vigil under stress. 1969.Ada Twist, scientist (The Questioneers)
Par Andrea Beaty. 2016
Ada Twist’s head is full of questions. Like her classmates Iggy and Rosie, Ada has always been endlessly curious. Even…
when her fact-finding missions and elaborate scientific experiments don’t go as planned, Ada learns the value of thinking her way through problems and continuing to stay curious. 2016. For grades K-3The cat in the hat: and three more stories
Par Dr Seuss. 1957
A cat comes to visit two children while their mother is out of the house and creates a mess. Grades…
K-3. 1957. Taped with: The Cat in the Hat Comes Back. The cat comes back with some friends in tow and makes another mess. Grades K-3. 1958. Taped with: Green Eggs and Ham. Sam introduces a friend to green eggs and ham, and many strange places. Grades K-3. 1960. Taped with: Hop on Pop. Creatures play with rhymes about such things as puppies, balls, and families. Grades K-3. 1963.On 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.Snowflakes over Moon Cottage: Hope Meadows, Book 4 (Animal Ark Revisited #4)
Par Lucy Daniels. 2018
The fourth novel in the heartwarming, countryside-set Hope Meadows series.It's Christmas-time in the little Yorkshire village of Welford, and the…
first snowflakes are just starting to fall. As far as Susan Collins is concerned, this Christmas is all about quality time with her family, especially her son Jack. After a string of terrible dates she's given up on love, and Susan's certainly got plenty to keep her busy. That is, until she meets handsome children's author Douglas Macleod. Dishevelled in appearance with bright red hair he is the opposite of Susan's usual type, but an undeniable spark soon lights up between them. But then Michael Chalk, Jack's father, turns up on the scene wanting to be a family again - and Susan finds herself torn. With snow settling on the ground and the big day fast approaching, who will Susan and Jack be choosing to spend Christmas at Moon Cottage with this year? Hope Meadows is based on the globally bestselling Animal Ark series. Perfect for fans of Katie Fforde, Heidi Swain and Cathy Bramley.*****Praise for the Hope Meadows series**'A stunning, emotional, beautiful tale of friendship and love' Books of All Kinds'Just the right amount of nostalgia... wonderful and very poignant' - The World is a Book Blog'Will leave you feeling cosy and uplifted' - Goodreads'An adorable read [with] a real sense of village community' Bookworms and Shutterbugs(P)2019 Hodder & Stoughton LimitedAdam Brody
Par Nancy Krulik. 2004
Life is waiting to happen to Hubert Bird.But first he has to open his front door and let it in.In…
weekly phone calls to his daughter in Australia, widower Hubert Bird paints a picture of the perfect retirement, packed with fun, friendship and fulfilment. But Hubert Bird is lying.The truth is day after day drags by without him seeing a single soul. Until, that is, he receives some good news - good news that in one way turns out to be the worst news ever, news that will force him out again, into a world he has long since turned his back on.Now Hubert faces a seemingly impossible task: to make his real life resemble his fake life before the truth comes out.Along the way Hubert stumbles across a second chance at love, renews a cherished friendship and finds himself roped into an audacious community scheme that seeks to end loneliness once and for all . . . Life is certainly beginning to happen to Hubert Bird. But with the origin of his earlier isolation always lurking in the shadows will he ever get to live the life he's pretended to have for so long?From bestselling author Mike Gayle, All the Lonely People is by turns a funny and moving meditation on love, race, old age and friendship that will not only charm and uplift, but also remind you of the power of ordinary people to make an extraordinary difference.(P) 2020 Hodder & Stoughton LtdElmo's Tricky Tongue Twisters (Big Bird's Favorites Board Books)
Par Sarah Albee, Maggie Swanson. 2011
Packed into the pages of this sturdy Sesame Street board book is a collection of tongue-tripping rhymes about everyone's favorite…
Sesame Street Muppets, including Elmo, Grover, Ernie, Bert, Betty Lou, Herry, Hoots the owl, and Oscar. The rhyming language and singsong rhythm of tongue twisters are key concepts in language development for babies and toddlers. The humor and playfulness of the tongue twisters in this collection will give toddlers a fun into into the world of wordplay, the foundation of a lifelong enjoyment of the written and spoken word. This book is ideal for use in pre-school classrooms as well as parent/child sharing.Grace Notes
Par Karen Comer. 2023
This song has a grace note,a tiny note that's there for embellishmentbut can easily be ignored,not played.Tonight, I add it…
in -just because.We can all do with an extra noteof grace.Grace Dalfinch is a talented violinist who longs to play contemporary music in bars, but her mum forbids her. James Crux is an aspiring street artist who promised his dad he wouldn't paint in public until he's finished school. When Crux witnesses Grace's impromptu performance on a deserted tram, he's inspired to paint her and her violin; and when Grace stumbles across her portrait in a Melbourne alley by an anonymous street artist, she sets out to find its creator.Grace Notes is a debut YA verse novel, set in one of the most locked-down cities in the world - Melbourne, 2020. For fans of Cath Crowley and Pip Harry.'A classic in the making; Grace Notes is a vital balm of a book, a story to press into everybody's hands.'DANIELLE BINKS'Poetry, music and art, woven together in an uplifting story about endless lockdowns and first love.'NOVA WEETMAN'Comer captures the beats of Melbourne's 2020 and the unique experience of a generation of teens in one of the most locked-down cities in the world.'Books+Publishing'Heart and soul triumph over Covid lockdowns and restrictions . . . Karen has used the verse novel to beguile, dance and demand layers of emotion and depth that only poetry can sustain. A masterful debut!'LORRAINE MARWOOD'Like the grace note of the title, this beautiful story strikes the perfect tone, mixing colour, light and music at a time when we needed it most.'NICOLE HAYESThe Name She Gave Me
Par Betty Culley. 2022
A heartbreakingly beautiful novel in verse about adoption, family, friendship, and love in all its many forms, perfect for fans…
of Robin Benway and Jandy Nelson, from the acclaimed author of Three Things I Know Are True.Rynn was born with a hole in her heart—literally. Although it was fixed long ago, she still feels an emptiness there when she wonders about her birth family.As her relationship with her adoptive mother fractures, Rynn finally decides she needs to know more about the rest of her family. Her search starts with a name, the only thing she has from her birth mother, and she quickly learns that she has a younger sister living in foster care in a nearby town. But if Rynn reconnects with her biological sister, it may drive her adoptive family apart for good.This powerful story uncovers both beautiful and heartbreaking truths and explores how challenging, yet healing, family can be.Homes and Experiences: From the writer of hit BBC shows Ladhood and Pls Like
Par Liam Williams. 2020
This audio edition read by the author, comedian, writer and actor Liam Williams 'One of the finest comic minds of…
Generation Y.' The TimesMark is going on the trip of a lifetime: a summer touring Europe in the pay of the travel company he works for.For his plus one, he turns to his idolised cousin, Paris. Everything Mark's not, Paris is a man of the world with a thirst for adventure - even his name is better than Mark's. But after a catastrophic argument, Mark finds himself setting off alone on his voyage, instead emailing an unresponsive Paris from the road. A cocktail cruise on the Seine, mindful pastry making in Foix, a graffiti tour in Barcelona: Mark will be forced to engage with life and strangers as he never has before, with poignantly recognisable results.But questions remain: will he ever be able to have an authentic interaction? Will Paris ever reply to his emails? And crucially, will he manage to write SEO friendly copy for every place he visits?After all, it's not the destination that counts: it's the homes and experiences you encounter along the way.Praise for Liam Williams' previous work: 'The voice of a generation.' Independent 'Refreshingly tender, honest and funny.' Vice'Euphorically ordinary.' Guardian'Articulate and original.' Telegraph 'Consistently funny, while packing quite an emotional punch.' WhatsOnStage'The most soulful, daring, intellectually unabashed young comedian in the country.' Huffington Post'Raw, honest and captivating.' The ListI 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.