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The Gospel according to the Beatles (The gospel According To... Ser.)

By Steve Turner. 2006

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Biography, Music biography, Music, Christianity

John Lennon famously proclaimed the Beatles were more popular than Jesus, and over the next few years, they were to… become spiritual leaders to a generation trying to find meaning in the world. Turner examines their attitudes toward religion and their spiritual influences, including John's education as a choirboy. By their final albums, the Beatles were weaving more references to religion and spirituality into their music, and Turner attempts to reveal the "gospel" of the Fab Four. Some descriptions of violence, sex and some strong language. 2006.

The great American broadcast: a celebration of radio's golden age

By Leonard Maltin. 1997

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Arts and entertainment

An account of radio's early years from 1920 to the 1950s. Draws upon interviews with radio show writers, directors, actors,… and announcers to present an "anecdotal history" of the dominant form of home entertainment during that era. c1997.

The genius and the goddess: Arthur Miller and Marilyn Monroe

By Jeffrey Meyers. 2009

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Biography, Actors biography, Literature biography, Women biography

Dual biographies of playwright Arthur Miller (1915-2005) and actress Marilyn Monroe (1926-1962). Traces the couple's disparate family backgrounds and 1956… marriage. Describes Monroe's role as Miller's muse but posits that her psychological problems and feelings of inadequacy led to their divorce after five years. Some descriptions of sex. 2009.

The first collection of criticism by a living female rock critic

By Jessica Hopper. 2015

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Jessica Hopper's music criticism has earned her a reputation as a firebrand, a keen observer and fearless critic not just… of music but the culture around it. With this volume spanning from her punk fanzine roots to her landmark piece on R. Kelly's past, "The First Collection" leaves no doubt why The New York Times has called Hopper's work "influential." Not merely a selection of two decades of Hopper's most engaging, thoughtful, and humorous writing, this book documents the last 20 years of American music making and the shifting landscape of music consumption. The book journeys through the truths of Riot Grrrl's empowering insurgence, decamps to Gary, IN, on the eve of Michael Jackson's death, explodes the grunge-era mythologies of Nirvana and Courtney Love, and examines emo's rise. 2015. I have a strange relationship with music -- Chicago. Emo : where the girls aren't Chance the Rapper Viva la filthy noise! : Coughs' Secret passage Sweet things And we remain, ever so faithfully, yours Conversation with Jim Derogatis regarding R. Kelly Real/Fake. Gaga takes a trip Deconstructing Lana Del Rey Taylor Swift, Grimes and Lana Del Rey : the year in blond ambition We can't stop : our year with Miley Louder than love : my teen grunge poserdom Nostalgia. When The Boss went moral : Bruce Springsteen's lost album Vedderan : notes on Pearl Jam's 20th anniversary concert You're reliving all over me : Dinosaur Jr. reunites You will ache like I ache : the oral history of Hole's Live through this You know what? California. Kendrick Lamar : not your average, everyday rap savior California demise : Tyler, the Creator and EMA feel the bad vibes Will the stink of success ruin The Smell? Dispatches from the desert : Coachella Faith. The passion of David Bazan Flirting with religion : Rickie Lee Jones Why Michael Jackson's past might be Gary, Indiana's only future Superchunk : I hate music Between the viaduct of your dreams : On Van Morrison Bad reviews. Miley Cyrus : Bangerz Nu age : Animal Collective and Bell Orchestre Tyler, the Creator : Wolf Old year's end Nevermind already : Nirvana's 20th anniversary boxset Strictly business. Punk is dead! Long live punk! : a report on the state of teen spirit from the mobile shopping mall that is the Vans Warped Tour Chief Keef Nude awakening : Suicide Girls How selling out saved indie rock Not Lollapalooza : Rollin Hunt, Screaming Females & Abe Vigoda Females. St. Vincent : Strange mercy Cat Power : Sun SWF, 45 : Mecca Normal's The observer Shouting out loud : The Raincoats Making pop for capitalist pigs : M.I.A.'s Maya There is no Guyville in Sweden : Frida Hyvönen's Until death comes Uniform title: Essays.

The film club: a true story of a father and son

By David Gilmour. 2007

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Arts and entertainment, Literature biography, Canadian biography, Canadian non-fiction, Family and relationships, Parenting

The true story of author Gilmour's decision to let his 16-year-old son drop out of high school, on the condition… that the boy agree to watch three films a week with him. Examines how those years changed both their lives. From French New Wave and Kurosawa to De Palma, film noir, and Billy Wilder, Gilmour describes key moments in each film, as he teaches his son about life and the vagaries of growing up through the power of the movies. Strong language and descriptions of sex. Canada Reads 2012. 2007.

The first book of jazz (First Bks.)

By Langston Hughes. 1976

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History of jazz that examines its background and development from African drum beats and work songs to the blues, swing, and bebop. Grades 4-7. 1976.

The Fifth (and probably last) Morningside papers

By Peter Gzowski. 1994

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Arts and entertainment, Canadian non-fiction, Canadian authors (Non-fiction)

Peter Gzowski offers more letters and stories sent to his CBC Radio program, "Morningside." The selections include everything from memories… of Christmas to Sarah Binks to thoughts from the Arctic. 1994. Uniform title: Morningside (Radio program).

The English vision: the picturesque in architecture, landscape and garden design

By David Watkin. 1982

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Arts and entertainment

This text is both an account of the most widespread artistic concern of eighteenth-century England, and a history of unique… indigenous tradition of architecture in its setting. It includes chapters on the early landscape gardens; on the fashion for ruins and follies; on the theory and practice of garden design; on the influence of the Picturesque in Europe; and on the history of village design and town-planning, culminating in the garden city. 1982.

The fabulous Lunts: a biography of Alfred Lunt and Lynn Fontanne

By Jared Brown. 1986

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Arts and entertainment, Biography, Actors biography

The careers of Lunt and Fontanne, a husband-wife acting team, span 60 years of theatre from vaudeville through the Depression to their retirement in 1972. 1986.

The defiant imagination: why culture matters (Why Culture Matters Ser.)

By Max Wyman. 2004

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Arts and entertainment, Canadian non-fiction, General non-fiction

Technology and globalization are changing the world we live in, and our social and economic structures are struggling to keep… pace. Innovation and imagination are needed to find humane solutions. These qualities are argued to be most integral to the field of arts and culture. 2004.

The Daily Show (the book): an oral history as told by Jon Stewart, the correspondents, staff and guests

By Jon Stewart, Chris Smith. 2016

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Arts and entertainment, Bestsellers (Non-fiction)

For almost 17 years, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart brilliantly redefined the borders between television comedy, political satire, and… opinionated news coverage. It launched the careers of some of today's most significant comedians, highlighted the hypocrisies of the powerful, and garnered 23 Emmys. Now, for the first time, the people behind the show's seminal moments come together to share their memories of one of America's most groundbreaking shows. Bestseller. 2016.

The elephants in my backyard: A Memoir

By Rajiv Surendra. 2016

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Biography, Actors biography, Canadian biography, Canadian non-fiction, Canadian authors (Non-fiction)

Actor Rajiv Surendra read "Life of Pi", discovered it was being adapted into a major motion picture, and embarked on… a ten-year journey to land the role of a lifetime. But this is not a journey of goals and victories, this is a story of obsessively pursuing a dream, overcoming failure, and finding meaning in life. 2016.

The Hawk: Ronnie Hawkins & The Hawks (Quarry rocks!)

By Ian Wallis. 1996

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Biography, Music biography, Music

Traces the life and times of musician Ronnie Hawkins, from his early rockabilly days in Arkansas through his later recording… career. At the leading edge of the rock'n'roll era, he played with legends Bo Diddley and Roy Orbison, and formed friendships with Bob Dylan and John Lennon. Some strong language. 1996.

The history of jazz

By Ted Gioia. 1997

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Covers the origins of jazz from African instruments and rhythms of the early 1800s through the emergence of modern jazz… and the technological changes of the 1990s. Evaluates the contributions of individual musicians; provides the social and cultural context for the development of this art form. 1997.

The Group of Seven and Tom Thomson: an introduction

By Anne Newlands. 1995

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Arts and entertainment, Fine arts biography, Canadian biography, Canadian non-fiction

Provides an overview of the lives of the members of the Group of Seven and their work. c1995.

The great one: the life and legend of Jackie Gleason

By William A Henry. 1992

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Biography, Actors biography

Jackie Gleason, best known as Ralph Kramden from the television show, "The Honeymooners", created many myths about his life. This… biography delves behind those myths to examine his deprived childhood, his drinking, his troubled marriages, and his false friendship with actor Art Carney. Some strong language. 1992.

The girl: Marilyn Monroe, the Seven year itch, and the birth of an unlikely feminist

By Michelle Morgan. 2018

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Biography, Actors biography, Women biography

When Marilyn Monroe stepped over a subway grating as The Girl in The Seven Year Itch and let a gust… of wind catch the skirt of her pleated white dress, an icon was born. Before that, the actress was mainly known for a nude calendar and one-dimensional, albeit memorable, characters on the screen. Though she again played a "dumb blonde" in this film and was making headlines by revealing her enviable anatomy, the star was now every bit in control of her image, and ready for a personal revolution. The ripple effects her personal rebellion had on Hollywood, and in trailblazing the way for women that followed, will both surprise and inspire listeners to see Marilyn Monroe in an entirely new light. 2018.

The Divine Sarah: a life of Sarah Bernhardt

By Arthur Gold, Robert Fizdale. 1991

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Biography, Actors biography, Women biography

At age 16, Sarah Bernhardt was initiated by her mother into the world of theatre and the role of courtesan.… She gained international fame for her work on stage and in silent films with such coveted roles as Lady Macbeth and Hamlet. Both egotistical and selfless, Sarah had an insatiable appetite for love, power and adventure. 1991.

The devil rides out

By Paul O'Grady. 2010

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Biography, Actors biography

This is the second book of Paul O'Grady's autobiography. As Paul struggles to get to grips with unexpected fatherhood and… bereavement, he searches high and low for a job that lasts and somehow finds himself getting married in the process. Work takes him from an abattoir to a children's home, from a hospital to a nightclub, and from penthouse to pavement. Along the way, he develops his Lily Savage drag act, tastes the exotic delights of Manila and invades Poland. Includes strong language and violence. 2010.

The cinema of isolation: a history of physical disability in the movies

By Martin F Norden. 1994

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Arts and entertainment, Disabilities

Film has often shown people with physical disabilities as deserving isolation from the rest of society. Norden examines hundreds of… Hollywood and international movies and uncovers the industry's practices for maintaining this status quo, while offering an array of physically disabled characters who embody or break out of stereotypes. He observes the arrival of a new set of stereotypes tied to the growth of science and technology in the 1970s and 1980s, and underscores later movies that display a newfound sensitivity. Some descriptions of sex, strong language. 1994.

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