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Star trek memories
By William Shatner, Chris Kreski. 1993
William Shatner, known to "Star Trek" fans as Captain James T. Kirk of the starship "Enterprise," tells the behind-the-scenes story…
of the original "Star Trek" television series that ran from 1966 to 1969. Gathering his memories with those of other cast members, writers, and technicians, Shatner shares anecdotes of writing, filming, and producing the fledgling series that became a cultural phenomenon. c1993.Moneyball: the art of winning an unfair game
By Michael Lewis. 2003
Author of "The New New Thing" describes how Billy Beane, general manager of baseball's Oakland Athletics, came in first place…
in the American League West in 2002. Examines Beane's use of computers, statistics, and scouting to achieve success despite a minor league budget. Strong language. Bestseller. 2003.How do we look?: the body, the divine, and the question of civilization
By Mary Beard. 2018
From prehistoric Mexico to modern Istanbul, Mary Beard looks beyond the familiar canon of Western imagery to explore the history…
of art, religion, and humanity. Conceived as a gorgeously illustrated accompaniment to "How Do We Look" and "The Eye of Faith," the famed Civilisations shows on PBS, renowned classicist Mary Beard has created this elegant volume on how we have looked at art. Focusing in Part I on the Olmec heads of early Mesoamerica, the colossal statues of the pharaoh Amenhotep III, and the nudes of classical Greece, Beard explores the power, hierarchy, and gender politics of the art of the ancient world, and explains how it came to define the so-called civilized world. In Part II, Beard chronicles some of the most breathtaking religious imagery ever made, whether at Angkor Wat, Ravenna, Venice, or in the art of Jewish and Islamic calligraphers. to show how all religions, ancient and modern, have faced irreconcilable problems in trying to picture the divine. With this classic volume, Beard redefines the Western- and male-centric legacies of Ernst Gombrich and Kenneth Clark. 2018.Hamsher recounts how she and her partner, Don Murphy, both recent film school graduates, optioned the script of Natural Born…
Killers and made a hit movie. She chronicles their uphill battle to bring their project to fruition despite lawsuits and opposition from Hollywood moguls. Strong language. 1997.Eating animals
By Jonathan Safran Foer. 2009
American Bandstand: Dick Clark and the making of a rock 'n' roll empire
By 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.The naked chef
By Jamie Oliver. 1999
The author applies his "strip it bare then make it work principle" to all his meals, from salads, to roasts,…
desserts to pastas - and has created a foolproof repertoire of simple and delicious recipes which combine bold flavours with fresh ingredients. 1999.Nigellissima: instant Italian inspiration
By Nigella Lawson. 2012
Italian food now plays a familiar role in our everyday eating but 'Nigellissima' goes beyond bolognese to bring to our…
table 120 inspired recipes, from the crustless meatzza to long fusilli with a no-cook Sicilian sauce. 2012.Nigella bites: from family meals to elegant dinners - easy, delectable recipes for any occasion
By Nigella Lawson. 2002
A collection of uncomplicated, fresh recipes that are easy to make after a busy day at the office, fun to…
linger over at weekends or to make with the kids, dreamy to look at and delicious to eat. Recipes include late breakfasts, party food, TV dinners, trailer trash and indoor picnics. 2002.The world of Downton Abbey
By Jessica Fellowes. 2011
This guide profiles the main actors, gives behind-the-scenes insights and also showcases the costumes and props of 'Downton Abbey'. The…
book also looks at the social history of the time using fictional characters and plot to highlight life in the big house - both upstairs and down. 2011.The last of the summer wine: the finest vintage
By Robert Ross, Morris Bright. 2000
Roy Clarke's rural tales of three bumbling, elderly eccentrics have been entertaining British audiences for over 25 years. In this…
tribute, the authors retrace the history of the hugely successful TV series, including interviews with the regular stars, and disclosing some behind-the-scenes secrets. 2000.Friday night lights: a town, a team, and a dream
By H. G Bissinger. 1990
The depressed oil town of Odessa, Texas takes its high school football seriously, with 20,000 fans at every Friday night…
game. Students suffer debilitating injuries as well as psychological traumas as they literally fight for the honour of their town. 1990.The year of the cornflake (Down to earth. book 1)
By Faith Addis. 2000
This series follows Faith and Brian Addis as they work to keep open their holiday home "Phyllishayes" - a roomy…
farmhouse in Devon offering memorable holidays for children who may never have experienced the countryside in their lives. It ties in with the TV series starring Pauline Quirke. 2000.Best of friends: the unofficial Friends companion
By Jae-Ha Kim. 1995
5 ingredients: quick & easy food
By Jamie Oliver. 2017
Cooking doesn't have to be complicated. It's all about making the journey to good food, super-simple. Every recipe uses just…
five key ingredients, ensuring you can get a plate of food together fast, whether it's finished and on the table super-quickly, or after minimal hands-on prep, you've let the oven do the hard work for you. 2017.Skinny bitch in love (G - Reference, Information And Interdisciplinary Subjects Ser.)
By Kim Barnouin. 2013
After vegan sous chef Clementine Cooper is sabotaged at work and blacklisted, she dreams of opening her own restaurant by…
her apartment. When the coveted space is snapped up for a steakhouse by wealthy Zach Jeffries, sparks of all kinds fly. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 2013Texas cooking
By Lisa Wingate. 2003
No one is more surprised than Colleen Collins when she's offered a job writing fluffy magazine articles about rural Texas…
cooking. The big-city investigative reporter knows nothing about goats, prickly pears, or peacocks, and to make matters worse, she can't even cook. But thanks to a political scandal that cost Collie her job, her boyfriend, and now--with this demeaning assignment--her self-respect, she has no choice but to drag herself out of bed and head to the Texas hill countryHollywood Hulk Hogan: The Story of Terry Bollea (World Wrestling Entertainment Ser.)
By Michael Jan Friedman, Hulk Hogan, Wwf Staff. 2002
The autobiography of Hulk Hogan, professional wrestler and seven-time world-title holder, from his boyhood as Terry Bollea, an overweight kid…
from Tampa, Florida. Hogan looks at the many phases of his career, his metamorphosis from wrestler to entertainer, steroid use, and the price of fame and success. Strong language. 2002Pop princess
By Rachel Cohn. 2004
Yearning to escape the small town where her family retreated after the death of her sister Lucky, fifteen-year-old outcast Wonder…
Blake gets a record contract from her sister's former manager. But Wonder soon realizes the life of a star is anything but glamorous. Strong language. For senior high readers. 2004Hidden passions: secrets from the diaries of Tabitha Lenox
By Alice Alfonsi. 2001
Harmony, New England, harbors a centuries-old witch with a grudge. Tabitha knows all of the inhabitants' secrets--mistresses, illegitimate babies, blackmail,…
and substance abuse. She creates even more trouble by casting spells of her own. Some explicit descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. Bestseller. 2001