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Books > Biography > Film, television, music, theatre
The instant New York Times bestseller from the author of Furiously
Happy and Let's Pretend This Never Happened. Now with a new bonus
chapter. 'Broken is the party of the year . . . I loved it' - Sarah
Knight, bestselling author of The Life-Changing Magic of Not Giving
a F**k As her fans already know, Jenny Lawson suffers from
depression. In Broken, Jenny humanizes what we all face in an
all-too-real way, reassuring us that we're not alone and making us
laugh while doing it. Of course, Jenny's long-suffering husband
Victor is along for the ride. Hilarious, heart-warming and honest,
Broken is about living, surviving, and thriving. A beacon of hope
and a wellspring of laughter when we all need it most. A New York
Times, Washington Post and LA Times bestseller.
In this instant "New York Times" bestseller, Misty Copeland makes
history as the only African American soloist dancing with the
prestigious American Ballet Theatre. But when she first placed her
hands on the barre at an after-school community center, no one
expected the undersized, anxious thirteen-year-old to become a
groundbreaking ballerina.
When she discovered ballet, Misty was living in a shabby motel
room, struggling with her five siblings for a place to sleep on the
floor. A true prodigy, she was dancing en pointe within three
months of taking her first dance class and performing
professionally in just over a year: a feat unheard of for any
classical dancer. But when Misty became caught between the control
and comfort she found in the world of ballet and the harsh
realities of her own life (culminating in a highly publicized
custody battle), she had to choose to embrace both her identity and
her dreams, and find the courage to be one of a kind.
"Life in Motion" is an insider's look at the cutthroat world of
professional ballet, as well as a moving story of passion and grace
for anyone who has dared to dream of a different life.
In January 2015 Dick and Angel Strawbridge embarked on the journey
of a lifetime when they swapped their cosy two-bedroom flat in East
London for a derelict chateau with 12 acres of land in the Loire
valley. Where Sunday Times bestseller A Year At The Chateau told
the entertaining and heartwarming beginning of the family's French
adventure, as they found their forever home and began to restore
and renovate the dilapidated castle, Living The Chateau Dream is
about the years of hard graft that followed. Dick and Angel leapt
into action transforming Chateau-de-la-Motte Husson into both a
thriving family home and a sustainable business, and began making
their dream of rural life in a fairytale castle a reality. From
throwing open the shutters to new suites to exploring the walled
garden, launching their wedding business and hosting guests for
food lover weekends, no stone was left unturned. From the
day-to-day tasks like installing a lift to the beginnings of
lifelong traditions and memories such as investigating the seasonal
delights of the surroundings and having a family sleepover on the
moat, this much-anticipated follow-up includes many firsts for the
Strawbridge family. As Dick and Angel recount stories of the
renovations that took place over the next four years at the
chateau, we start to understand the true extent of the work and
skill that it has taken to make this incredible house into a
much-loved home. With stories of remarkable discoveries and
unexpected challenges, amazing transformations and
once-in-a-lifetime celebrations, this book is sure to delight,
entertain and inspire fans in equal measure.
Last of the Red Hot Poppas is the down-to-earth autobiography of
entertainer/author...Tito Luv and yes, this is a story about sex,
drugs and rock n' roll. Yet, these tales from his youth were much
more than just that. In fact, it's about a "Bad Pappytucker's Fifty
Shades of Gray," in between hectic travels and exhausting meetings
with power brokers. After all, the world of entertainment, the
industry that's known for crushing dreams, is not a picnic. This is
"The Real World " Last of the Red Hot Poppas showcases true events
from the 1960's and 70's, describing the difficulties of forming
and operating your own band in a professional manner. It was a very
special "period in time" when Baby Boomers enjoyed America's
historical music era, which made a big impression on citizens from
both sides of the tracks. IF...you've ever appreciated reading
exceptional material where each word is savored, this is the book
for you IF...you can mentally visualize your existence in the
middle of chaotic entertainment happenings, this is the book for
you
Dolly Parton, Songteller: My Life in Lyrics is a landmark
celebration of the remarkable life and career of a country music
and pop culture legend. As told by Dolly Parton in her own
inimitable words, explore the songs that have defined her journey.
Illustrated throughout with previously unpublished images from
Dolly Parton's personal and business archives. Mining over 60 years
of songwriting, Dolly Parton highlights 175 of her songs and brings
readers behind the lyrics. Packed with never-before-seen
photographs and classic memorabilia Explores personal stories,
candid insights, and myriad memories behind the songs Dolly Parton,
Songteller: My Life in Lyrics reveals the stories and memories that
have made Dolly a beloved icon across generations, genders, and
social and international boundaries. Containing rare photos and
memorabilia from Parton's archives, this book is a show- stopping
must-have for every Dolly Parton fan. Learn the history behind
classic Parton songs like "Jolene," "9 to 5," "I Will Always Love
You," and more. The perfect gift for Dolly Parton fans (everyone
loves Dolly!) as well as lovers of music history and country Add it
to the shelf with books like Coat of Many Colors by Dolly Parton,
The Beatles Anthology by The Beatles, and Born to Run by Bruce
Springsteen.
Veteran comedian Artie Lange turns an unflinching eye and his
signature wit on his perilous descent into drug addiction,
life-threatening depression, and ultimately, his recovery, in the
follow-up to his hilariously raw debut, the #1 "New York Times"
bestseller "Too Fat to Fish."
At a high point in his career, Artie Lange played a sold-out show
in Carnegie Hall and totally killed--yet during his standing
ovation, all he could think of were the two bags of heroin in his
pocket. In the midst of a deep, self-destructive depression,
addicted to heroin and prescription drugs, he lashed out at
everyone around him--from his fellow cast members on "The Howard
Stern Show, " to celebrity guests, to his longtime friends, and
even his own family.
By turns dark and disturbing, hilarious and heartbreaking, and
always drop-dead honest, the "New York Times" bestseller "Crash and
Burn" lifts the curtain on Lange's dangerous slide. For the first
time, Artie reveals all: the full truth behind his now legendary
"Stern Show "meltdown, his suicide attempt (which he relates in
terrifying detail), surprising stints in rehab, and painful
relapses. With the help and support of friends and family, Artie
claws his way back, turning his life and career around. And despite
his slip-ups, backslides, and permanent losses, Artie forges on.
Imbokodo: Women Who Shape Us is a groundbreaking series of books
which introduces you to the powerful stories of South African women
who have all made their mark and cleared a path for women and
girls. These books recognise, acknowledge and honour our heroines
and elders from the past and the present. South African women are
silent no more on the roles that we have played in advancing our
lives as artists, storytellers, writers, politicians and
educationists. The title 'Imbokodo' was been chosen as it is a Zulu
word that means "rock" and is often used in the saying 'Wathint'
Abafazi, Wathint' Imbokodo!', which means "You Strike a Women, You
Strike a Rock!" These books were made possible with the support of
Biblionef and funding from the National Arts Council. In 10 Curious
Inventors, Healers & Creators you will read about the women who
shape our world through education, science and maths. You will read
about women who became teachers, nurses, social workers, scientists
and community workers, overcame obstacles and through their work
fought for social change.
In her long-awaited memoir, Ina Garten--aka the Barefoot Contessa,
author of thirteen bestselling cookbooks, beloved Food Network
personality, Instagram sensation, and cultural icon--shares her
personal story with readers hungry for a seat at her table.
Here, for the first time, Ina Garten presents an intimate,
entertaining, and inspiring account of her remarkable journey. Ina's
gift is to make everything look easy, yet all her accomplishments have
been the result of hard work, audacious choices, and exquisite
attention to detail. In her unmistakable voice (no one tells a story
like Ina), she brings her past and her process to life in a
high-spirited and no-holds-barred memoir that chronicles decades of
personal challenges, adventures (and misadventures) and unexpected
career twists, all delivered with her signature combination of
playfulness and purpose.
From a difficult childhood to meeting the love of her life, Jeffrey,
and marrying him while still in college, from a boring bureaucratic job
in Washington, D.C., to answering an ad for a specialty food store in
the Hamptons, from the owner of one Barefoot Contessa shop to author of
bestselling cookbooks and celebrated television host, Ina has blazed
her own trail and, in the meantime, taught millions of people how to
cook and entertain. Now, she invites them to come closer to experience
her story in vivid detail and to share the important life lessons she
learned along the way: do what you love because if you love it you'll
be really good at it, swing for the fences, and always Be Ready When
the Luck Happens.
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