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Chère Comédie-Française
By France Thierard, Florence Roussel. 2003
Francis Huster, Jean Piat, Ludmila Mickaël, Catherine Samie ou Samuel Le Bihan... Sait-on que les plus grands acteurs d'hier et…
d'aujourd'hui ont arpenté la scène de la Comédie-Française ? Blagues, trous de mémoire, scandales, représentations légendaires côté scène ; chamailleries, superstition, trac de débutants côté coulisses : la joyeuse troupe égrène pour nous ses plus beaux souvenirs. Saviez-vous que Fernand Ledoux terminait ses cours de comédie dans une église ? Qu'Isabelle Adjani révisait son bac sur scène alors qu'elle interprétait la jeune Agnès de L'Ecole des femmes ? Que Georges Berr, lorsqu'on lui proposa de choisir entre Le Mariage de Figaro et Le Baiser, répondit : « Peux baiser. Mariage impossible » ? Sur le ton de la confidence, mille et une histoires, drôles ou émouvantes, retracent ainsi les grandes heures de l'illustre théâtre depuis 1947. Des témoignages inédits des sociétaires mais aussi les petits secrets des costumiers ou des machinistes dévoilent l'envers du décor du premier théâtre de France. Florilège d'anecdotes inoubliables, Chère Comédie-Française est aussi une déclaration d'amour de comédiens parfois insolents mais toujours fidèles à leur patron : Molière.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.Boomercise: exercising as you age
By David Pargman. 2012
Men and women of the boomer generation now have a book about exercise catered to their specific needs and circumstances.…
Encouraged by doctors to continue to exercise three to five times a week for their health, a legion of running, swimming and biking elders are flouting the conventional limits of the middle-aged body's abilities, and filling the nation's operating rooms and orthopedists' offices in the process. c2012.Artistic greatness: a comparative exploration of Michelangelo, Beethoven, & Monet
By Thomas McBurney. 1999
Why are some artists and musicians held up as Great while others are merely considered good? McBurney examines the intimate…
details of the lives of three of the world's greatest artistic geniuses to provide an answer. Part history, part biography, and part sociological chronicle, he tries to discover what Michelangelo, Beethoven and Monet had in common. 1999.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.Big fit girl: embrace the body you have
By Jessica Weiner, Louise Green. 2017
Green describes how the fitness industry fails to meet the needs of plus-size women and thus prevents them from improving…
their health and fitness. By telling her own story of how she stopped dieting, got off the couch, and unleashed her inner athlete - as well as showcasing similar stories from other women - Green inspires other plus-size women to do the same. She also provides concrete advice about how to get started, how to establish a support team, how to choose an activity, how to set goals, what kind of clothing and gear work best for the plus-size athlete, and how to improve one's relationship with food. 2017.How to expect what you're not expecting: stories of pregnancy, parenthood and loss
By Jessica Hiemstra, Lisa Martin-DeMoor. 2013
One size fits all does not apply to pregnancy and childbirth. Each one is different, unique, and comes with its…
share of happiness and pain. But how does one prepare for an unexpected loss of a pregnancy or hoped-for baby? In this anthology, writers share their true stories of miscarriage, stillbirth, infertility, and other, related losses, which can prepare and guide women and their families for when the unforeseen happens. 2013.If it bleeds, it leads: an anatomy of television news
By Matthew Robert Kerbel. 2001
Kerbel, a former news writer for television and radio, explains how television news and talk shows are produced and presented.…
He examines attention-grabbing promos, the sensual and violent content, and the hyperkinetic hosts, anchors, and subjects. Takes a real-time look at two and a half hours of syndicated talk and news programming, pointing out that the formulaic approach of most shows allows people, places, and events to be easily plugged in and substituted, with little local flavour or thoughtful analysis. 2001.Impressionism (Art & ideas)
By James Henry Rubin. 1999
Impressionist paintings give pleasure to art loves everywhere. But while Impressionism today may appear 'natural' and effortless, contemporaries were shocked…
by the loose handling of paint and the practice of painting out-of-doors. In defiance of the official Salon, the Impressionists created an art that reflected modern life and captured the immediacy of the fleeting moment. The author brings together the most recent research to provide a comprehensive study of Impressionism, and explores the philosophical, political and social background to the movement. 1999.I'll be right back: memories of TV's greatest talk show
By Mike Douglas, Thomas Kelly, Michael Heaton. 2000
The host of the former long-running Mike Douglas Show considers himself "the world's luckiest fan." He provides highlights from over…
two decades of chatting with celebrities, including Ray Charles, Princess Grace, John Wayne, Fred Astaire, and John Lennon. His only bitter note is how Westinghouse replaced him in 1981. 2000.I'm too young for this!: the natural hormone solution to enjoy perimenopause
By Suzanne Somers. 2013
If you're in your thirties or forties, your body is changing, and so are your moods, sleep, health, and weight.…
Tired of being at the mercy of your hormones? Well, you don't have to be; perimenopause can be enjoyable if you know what to do. This book details how you can get your body and mind back on track, safely and without drugs. Bestseller. c2013.Gentlemen of the shade: My own private Idaho (Pop classics ; #7)
By Jen Sookfong Lee. 2017
Gus Van Sant's 1991 indie film My Own Private Idaho perplexed and provoked, inspiring a new ethos for a new…
decade: being different was better than being good. Examines how the film was a coming-of-age for a generation of young people who would embrace the alternative and bring their outsider perspectives to sustainability, technology, gender constructs, and social responsibility. My Own Private Idaho - fragmented and saturated with colour and dirt and a painfully beautiful masculinity - also crept into popular media, and its influence can still be traced. R.E.M. Portlandia. Hipsterism. James Franco. Referencing the often-funny and sometimes-tragic cultural touchstones of the past 26 years, Lee sets the film as social bellwether for the many outsiders who were looking to join the right, or any, revolution. 2017.Born to walk: the transformative power of a pedestrian act
By Dan Rubinstein. 2015
The humble act of walking transcends age, geography, culture, and class, and is one of the most economical and environmentally…
responsible modes of transit. Yet with our modern fixation on speed, this pedestrian activity has been largely left behind. At a personal and professional crossroads, writer Dan Rubinstein travelled throughout the U.S., U.K., and Canada to walk with people who saw the act of walking not only as a form of transportation and recreation, but also as a path to a better, healthier world. 2015.Written by a professional trainer and tailored to the general reader, this guide is organized by body area to reflect…
the common progression of a well-planned workout. Provides easy-to-follow workout plans suited to all levels of fitness and experience; explains intensity, sets and repetitions; and recommends duration and frequency of exercise routines. It also covers the key fundamentals of weightlifting and the benefits of free weights and machines. c2011.Chasing the story god
By Mike McCardell. 2001
Mike McCardell's book of anecdotes and memoirs is a behind the scenes look at the world of television journalism. For…
the last 25 years McCardell has been doing the human interest stories at the end of BCTV's six o'clock newscast. His stories about ordinary people are told in a frank, often humourous style. 2001.Backwards & in heels: the past, present, and future of women working in film
By Alicia Malone. 2018
Tells the history of women in film in a different way, with stories about incredible ladies who made their mark…
throughout each era of Hollywood, from the first women directors to iconic movie stars and present-day activists. Each story shares the inspiring accomplishments of women, while also highlighting the obstacles women have had to face. 2018.This book explores the idea that sensing how long we can live is a latent capacity in us, currently unknown--just…
like the introduction of fire, the invention of flying, and the discovery of radio waves were before we "discovered" them. Understand how the knowledge of transcendence, consciousness, and self-healing are integral to your well-being. 2018.Guts: the anatomy of The walking dead
By Paul Vigna. 2017
In this first and only guide to AMC's hit series The Walking Dead, Paul Vigna interviews the cast and crew,…
who share behind-the-scenes tales, and introduces a cross section of its diverse and rabid viewership, from fantasy nerds to NFL stars. 2017.Ballerina body: dancing and eating your way to a lighter, stronger, and more graceful you
By Misty Copeland. 2017
Ballerina Misty Copeland shares the secrets of how to reshape your body and achieve a lean, strong physique and glowing…
health. Copeland believes "There has been a shift in recent years in which women no longer desire the bare bones of a runway model. Standards have changed: what women do want is a long, toned, powerful body with excellent posture." In other words, the body of a ballerina. She provides step-by-step advice complete with meal plans, work out routines, and words of inspiration to keep readers motivated. Celebrating the importance of healthy fats, the health benefits of modified fasting, and a fitness regimen that fuses dance and Pilates, Misty shares the time-tested exercises and eating plans that she uses to keep in top shape, as well as tips for motivation, and words of encouragement. 2017.Hamilton: the revolution
By Lin-Manuel Miranda, Jeremy McCarter. 2016
Lin-Manuel Miranda’s groundbreaking musical 'Hamilton' is as revolutionary as its subject, the poor kid from the Caribbean who fought the…
British, defended the Constitution, and helped to found the United States. Fusing hip-hop, pop, R&B, and the best traditions of theatre, this show broadens the sound of Broadway. Miranda, along with Jeremy McCarter, a cultural critic and theater artist who was involved in the project from its earliest stages, trace its development from an improbable performance at the White House to its landmark opening night on Broadway six years later. Bestseller. 2016.