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United States travel and geography, Women biography, Actors biography
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Deeply influential cultural icon Oprah Winfrey is the twenty-fifth hero in this New York Times bestselling picture book biography series,…
adapted for audio. This friendly, fun biography series focuses on the traits that made our heroes great—the traits that kids can aspire to in order to live heroically themselves. Each book tells the story of an icon in a lively, conversational way that works well for the youngest nonfiction readers and that always includes the hero's childhood influences. This book features critically acclaimed talk show host Oprah Winfrey, who used her struggles in childhood as motivation to become "Queen of All Media."
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Folklore, fables and fairy talesHumour
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L'une des aventures les plus folles des livres pour enfants depuis que les dragons ont été inventés. Comment un petit…
chevalier et son étrange petit chiot, Ont rassemblé leur courage et former le meilleur des duos. Comment un pet a vaincu de méchants extraterrestres armés, Et comment le roi Arthur et son chien Pet sont devenus amis pour l'éternité. Tout cela dans le livre, vous allez trouver, Avec des rimes amusantes, vous allez adorer ! Joliment illustré pour étonner et amuser, C'est l'aventure la plus folle depuis les dragons et les Chevaliers. Oui, il y a des pets et il y en a partout. Tout le monde en fait, ce n'est pas grave, c'est tout ! Offrez ce livre rigolo en cadeau, Pour voir rire un enfant, quoi de plus beau ! Appuyez vite sur le bouton « acheter ». Et ravissez les petits avec cette histoire de pet !
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Humour, Arts and entertainment
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Join the entire Dunder Mifflin gang on a journey back to Scranton: here's the hilarious inside story of how a…
little show that barely survived its first season became the most watched series in the universe. Based on hundreds of hours of exclusive interviews with the cast and creators of The Office—the actors, writers, producers, directors, network execs, and crew, and read by Brian Baumgartner, Ben Silverman, Greg Daniels, Bronson Pinchot, Marin Ireland, MacLeod Andrews, Brittany Pressley, Prentice Onayemi, Gabra Zackman, James Meunier, Alister Austin, Michael Crouch, Bryson Carr, James Fouhey, Graham Halstead, Gary Tiedemann, Curt Bonnem, Oliver Wyman, James Patrick Cronin, Joel Froomkin, Rainn Valdez, Patricia Santomasso, Laruen Fortgang, Stacey Glemboski, Andi Arndt, Amy Landon, Lisa Flanagan, and Robin Miles "This book is full of the memories and stories of the cast and crew and how we all found our way to each other, from everyone's point of view. ... It's pretty great." —GREG DANIELS In this definitive oral history—including the voices of the actors, writers, producers, directors, network execs, and crew—Welcome to Dunder Mifflin pulls back the curtain as never before on all the absurdity, genius, love, passion, and dumb luck that went into creating the beloved show. Featuring a foreword by Greg Daniels, who adapted the series for the U.S. and was its guiding creative force, and narrated by star Brian Baumgartner (aka "Kevin Malone") and executive producer Ben Silverman, here at last is the indispensable Office book. Includes original interviews with Steve Carell, John Krasinkski, Jenna Fischer, Rainn Wilson, Angela Kinsey, Craig Robinson, Phyllis Smith, Kate Flannery, Ed Helms, Oscar Nunez, Amy Ryan, Ellie Kemper, Creed Bratton, Paul Lieberstein, Greg Daniels, Ben Silverman, Mike Schur, Ricky Gervais, and many more
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United States travel and geography, United States history
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The 1619 Project&’s lyrical picture book in verse chronicles the consequences of slavery and the history of Black resistance in…
the United States, thoughtfully rendered by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Nikole Hannah-Jones and Newbery honor-winning author Renée Watson. A young student receives a family tree assignment in school, but she can only trace back three generations. Grandma gathers the whole family, and the student learns that 400 years ago, in 1619, their ancestors were stolen and brought to America by white slave traders. But before that, they had a home, a land, a language. She learns how the people said to be born on the water survived. And the people planted dreams and hope, willed themselves to keep living, living. And the people learned new words for love for friend for family for joy for grow for home. With powerful verse and striking illustrations by Nikkolas Smith, Born on the Water provides a pathway for readers of all ages to reflect on the origins of American identity
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Humour, Journals and memoirs, Actors biography
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"Magnificent." —People Magazine The instant New York Times bestseller: Laugh-out-loud, deeply insightful, and emotion-filled essays from multitalented actress, comedian, podcaster,…
and writer Casey Wilson. Casey Wilson has a lot on her mind and she isn't afraid to share. In this dazzling collection, each essay skillfully constructed and brimming with emotion, she shares her thoughts on the joys and vagaries of modern-day womanhood and motherhood, introduces the not-quite-typical family that made her who she is, and persuasively argues that lowbrow pop culture is the perfect lens through which to examine human nature. Whether she's extolling the virtues of eating in bed, processing the humiliation over her father's late in life perm, mourning her mother's passing, or revealing her patented method for keeping the mystery alive in a marriage, Casey is witty, candid, and full of poignant and funny surprises. Humorous dives into her obsessions and areas of personal expertise—self-help, nice guys, cool girls (not her) and how to receive visitors in the bath—are matched by touching meditations on female friendship, anger, grief, motherhood, and identity. Reading The Wreckage of My Presence is like spending time with a close friend—a deeply passionate, full-tilt, joyous, excessive, compulsive, shameless, hungry-for-it-all, loyal, cheerleading friend. A friend who is ready for any big feelings that come her way—and isn't afraid to embrace them
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Bestsellers (Non-fiction), Humour
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Comedian and host of The Adam Carolla Show--a daily podcast--pokes fun at modern society and political correctness. Rants about parents…
selling Girl Scout cookies, My-Wife's-My-Best-Friend Guy and other types he can't hang out with, minimum wagers ruining his life, and loud cell-phone conversations in public bathrooms. Strong language. Bestseller. 2010
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General non-fiction, United States travel and geography, Biography
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Black activist Opal Lee had a vision of Juneteenth as a holiday for everyone. This true story celebrates Black joy…
and inspires children to see their dreams blossom. Growing up in Texas, Opal knew the history of Juneteenth, but she soon discovered that many Americans had never heard of the holiday. Join Opal on her historic journey to recognize and celebrate "freedom for all." Every year, Opal looked forward to the Juneteenth picnic—a drumming, dancing, delicious party. She knew from Granddaddy Zak's stories that Juneteenth celebrated the day the freedom news of President Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation finally sailed into Texas in 1865—over two years after the president had declared it! But Opal didn't always see freedom in her Texas town. Then one Juneteenth day when Opal was twelve years old, an angry crowd burned down her brand-new home. This wasn't freedom at all. She had to do something! But could one person's voice make a difference? Could Opal bring about national recognition of Juneteenth? Follow Opal Lee as she fights to improve the future by honoring the past. Through the story of Opal Lee's determination and persistence, children ages 4 to 8 will learn: all people are created equal the power of bravery and using your voice for change the history of Juneteenth, or Freedom Day, and what it means today no one is free unless everyone is free fighting for a dream is worth the difficulty experienced along the way Featuring the illustrations of New York Times bestselling illustrator Keturah A. Bobo (I am Enough), Opal Lee and What It Means to Be Free by Alice Faye Duncan celebrates the life and legacy of a modern-day Black leader while sharing a message of hope, unity, joy, and strength
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Humour, Nature
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From writer Stacy McAnulty and illustrator David Litchfield, Ocean! Waves for All is a light-hearted nonfiction audiobook about the formation…
and history of the ocean, told from the perspective of the ocean itself. Dude. Ocean is incredible. Atlantic, Pacific, Artic, Indian, Southern—it's all excellent Ocean! Not part of any nation, his waves are for all. And under those waves, man, he holds so many secrets. With characteristic humor and charm, Stacy McAnulty channels the voice of Ocean in this next "autobiography" in the Our Universe series. A Macmillan Audio production from Henry Holt and Company.
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Humour, Philosophy
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From the creator of The Good Place and the cocreator of Parks and Recreation , a hilarious, thought-provoking guide to…
living an ethical life, drawing on 2,500 years of deep thinking from around the world. Read by the author, this one-of-a-kind audio production features guest appearances by members of the cast of The Good Place . Most people think of themselves as "good", but it's not always easy to determine what's "good" or "bad"—especially in a world filled with complicated choices and pitfalls and booby traps and bad advice. Fortunately, many smart philosophers have been pondering this conundrum for millennia and they have guidance for us. With bright wit and deep insight, How to Be Perfect explains concepts like deontology, utilitarianism, existentialism, ubuntu, and more, so we can sound cool at parties and become better people. Schur starts off with easy ethical questions like "Should I punch my friend in the face for no reason?" (No.) and works his way up to the most complex moral issues we all face. Such as: Can I still enjoy great art if it was created by terrible people? How much money should I give to charity? Why bother being good at all when there are no consequences for being bad? And much more. By the time the book is done, we'll know exactly how to act in every conceivable situation, so as to produce a verifiably maximal amount of moral good. We will be perfect, and all our friends will be jealous. Okay, not quite. Instead, we'll gain fresh, funny, inspiring wisdom on the toughest issues we face every day. How to Be Perfect is narrated by Michael Schur, Kristen Bell, D'Arcy Carden, Ted Danson, William Jackson Harper, Manny Jacinto, Marc Evan Jackson, Jameela Jamil, and Todd May!
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Humour, Self help
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The legendary comedian, actor, and writer of Monty Python, Fawlty Towers , and A Fish Called Wanda fame shares his…
key ideas about creativity: that it's a learnable, improvable skill. "Many people have written about creativity, but although they were very, very clever, they weren't actually creative. I like to think I'm writing about it from the inside."—John Cleese You might think that creativity is some mysterious, rare gift—one that only a few possess. But you'd be wrong. As John Cleese shows in this short, practical, and often amusing guide, it's a skill that anyone can acquire. Drawing on his lifelong experience as a writer, Cleese shares his insights into the nature of the creative process and offers advice on how to get your own inventive juices flowing. What do you need to do to get yourself in the right frame of mind? When do you know that you've come up with an idea that might be worth pursuing? What should you do if you think you've hit a brick wall? We can all be more creative. John Cleese shows us how
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Biography, Humour, Sports and games, Sports biography
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Champion wrestler Jericho continues his autobiography begun in A Lion's Tale (DB 73213). Jericho recounts joining Vince McMahon's World Wrestling…
Entertainment in 1999 and feuding with fellow athletes. Discusses his family life, his heavy-metal band, and the death of Chris Benoit. Strong language. 2011
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Biography, Humour, Journals and memoirs, Women biography
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Blogger of the site www.ThePioneerWoman.com and author of The Pioneer Woman Cooks (DB 72395) describes meeting her husband. Relates returning…
home to Oklahoma after college in Los Angeles and encountering the down-to-earth cattle rancher, whom she calls the Marlboro Man, and falling in love. 2011
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Animals and wildlife, Adventure and exploration, Journals and memoirs, United States travel and geography, Sports and games
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Newspaperman examines his unique relationship with his hiking partner, miniature schnauzer Atticus M. Finch. Explains how a fund-raising effort after…
a friend's death started man and dog's years of climbing in New Hampshire's White Mountains--188 peaks over three winters. Some strong language. 2011
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Travel and geography, General non-fiction, United States travel and geography, Canadian travel and geography
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Frequent Amtrak passenger and travel columnist offers advice on planning trips in the United States, Canada, and Mexico; finding the…
lowest fares; tipping train staff; packing sparingly; and practicing rail-rider etiquette. Explains railroad equipment, safety, and history. Revised and updated third edition. 2011
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Bestsellers (Non-fiction), Humour, Actors biography
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Known for her role as Kelly Kapoor on television's The Office--and her Emmy-nominated writing for the show--Kaling expands on her…
blog and tweets with tidbits about sitcom life, her "normal American woman" body type, fashion faux pas, and her eleven favorite moments in comedy. Some strong language. Bestseller. 2011
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Collection of students' inventive attempts to answer vexing test questions for which they are unprepared. Example: What is a vacuum?…
Answer: Something my mom says I should use more often. Bestseller. 2011
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History, United States history, United States travel and geography, Social issues, Science and technology, Business and economics
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Examines poor living and working conditions of immigrants that led to the 1911 garment factory fire in New York City…
that killed 146. Discusses the catastrophe's impact on labor-union movements, workplace-safety regulations, and the existence of sweatshops around the globe. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2011
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Music, Music biography, United States travel and geography, Biography
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Biography of Janis Joplin (1943-1970) chronicles her successful music career and provides insight into her personal life and emotional vulnerabilities.…
Discusses Joplin's drug and alcohol addictions and death of an overdose at age twenty-seven. For junior and senior high and older readers. YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction. 2010
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Comedienne and talk-show host shares her views on the amount of talking required in her profession; the benefits of meditating,…
stretching, and making pros and cons lists; her uncomfortable stint as an American Idol judge; and other topics. Bestseller. 2011
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Travel and geography, United States travel and geography, Reference
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For this guide to exploring America's National Parks, National Geographic Society editors consulted nature writers and outdoor enthusiasts to identify…
eighty areas of interest--such as natural wonders, wildlife, history, day hikes, and campgrounds, cuisine--and recommend the ten best parks in each category. 2011