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Pieces of my heart Pieces of my heart Robert Wagner In this moving memoir, Robert J. Wagner opens his heart to share the romances, the drama, and the humor of an incredible lifeHe grew up in Bel Air next door to a golf course that changed his life. As… OL11994232W
My booky wook My booky wook Russell Brand Russell Brand learned early on to make a joke of fear and failure. From a troubled childhood in industrial Essex, England, to his descent into addictions to alcohol, drugs, and sex in the seamy under… OL13652594W
I (heart) Robert Pattinson I (heart) Robert Pattinson Harlee Harte After starring in the hit movie Twilight, model and actor Robert Pattinson quickly became a tween favorite. Millions of young fans are anxiously waiting for him to reprise his role in New Moon, the s… OL15170231W
Michael Jackson – Legend, Hero, Icon Michael Jackson – Legend, Hero, Icon James Aldis A lavishly illustrated tribute to the greatest entertainer of a generation.'The world has lost one of the greats but his music will live on forever' - MadonnaMichael Jackson was the undisputed King o… OL15175933W
Some Sunny Day Some Sunny Day Dame Vera Lynn The remarkable autobiography of the last great wartime icon.Born Vera Welch on 20 March, 1917 in the East End of London, Dame Vera Lynn's career was set from an early age - along with her father, who… OL15178733W
Carry On Films Carry On Films Mark Campbell Infamy! Infamy! They’ve All Got It In For Me! Beginning with the feel-good conscription caper Carry On Sergeant (1958) and finishing up with the much-maligned sex farce Carry On Emmannuelle (1978), p… OL15180804W
Forever in My Heart Forever in My Heart Jade Goody Jade's heart-breaking diary of her fight against terminal cancer and her final precious months with her beloved family.In August 2007 Jade Goody received the shattering news that she had cervical can… OL15184498W
The Pocket Essential Tim Burton The Pocket Essential Tim Burton Michelle Le Blanc Tim Burton is a contradiction - a film-maker who has a unique style and yet remains grounded in the Hollywood studio system. How can someone who has such a distinctive personal vision survive in an a… OL15186473W
Harlem Globetrotters Harlem Globetrotters George Vecsey This book chronicles the rise to success of the Harlem Globetrotters. It gives a brief istory of the basketball team, and mini biographies for the teams manager, Abraham "Abe" Saperstein, Reece "Goog… OL15688907W
The other side of me The other side of me Sidney Sheldon Author of over a dozen bestsellers, Academy Award-winning screenwriter, and creator of some of television's greatest hits, Sheldon has seen and done it all, and now in this candid memoir, he shares h… OL15858171W
Roblox the Essential Guide Roblox the Essential Guide David Jagneaux All you need to know about how to navigate, create, and explore Roblox and their games! OL20173618W
Tommy Cooper Tommy Cooper John Fisher The first ever intimate portrait of Britain’s best-loved, but little known, comedy entertainer. Fully authorised, and written by Cooper’s friend and colleague John Fisher.More than just a comedian, T… OL265479W
Off the Record Off the Record Allison Samuels Off the Record is an insightful, funny, and oftentimes moving behind-the-scenes look at the boldfaced names of Hollywood, hip-hop, and sports. Featuring celebrities such as Whitney Houston, Eddie Mur… OL278057W
Video Games Video Games Jane Mersky Leder This is a educational book about the construction of arcade video games. It is parts of the "Technology: How Things Are Made", series. It details the production of video games, from concepts, through… OL2959540W
Bollywood Bollywood Ashok Banker Check it out. Bollywood, as the Bombay-based Hindi film industry isaffectionately nicknamed, is the new cool in international cinema. Theworld’s most prolific film industry has always been regarded w… OL3430840W
101 Greatest Films of Mystery & Suspense 101 Greatest Films of Mystery & Suspense Otto Penzler From America's leading mystery authority, this informative guide is packed with plot twists, cast lists, delectable bits of fun, and often scandalous trivia. The finest Hitchcockian suspense movies, … OL5971811W
The 100 Best Movies You've Never Seen The 100 Best Movies You've Never Seen Richard Crouse Offbeat movie buffs, discerning video renters, and critical viewers will benefit from this roll call of the best overlooked films of the last 70 years. Richard Crouse, film critic and host of televis… OL8051231W
That's the Joint! That's the Joint! Mark Anth Neal That's the Joint: The Hip-Hop Studies Reader brings together the best-known and most influential writings on rap and hip-hop from its beginnings to today. Spanning nearly 25 years of scholarship, cri… OL8105547W
Deconstructing Sammy Deconstructing Sammy Matt Birkbeck Sammy Davis Jr. lived a storied life. Adored by millions over a six-decade-long career, he was considered an entertainment icon and a national treasure. But despite lifetime earnings that topped $50 … OL8109851W
Finding Lost - Season Three Finding Lost - Season Three Nikki Stafford Whether new to the show or a diehard fan, this illuminating guide to the Emmy and Golden Globe Award–winning television program Lost helps viewers piece together the latest additions to the puzzle fr… OL8816888W
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