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Cole Porter

by William McBrien ...

In his life and in his music, Cole Porter was the top—the pinnacle of wit and sophistication. From the 1910s through the ‘50s, from Yale pep rallies through the Broadway triumphs of Anything Goes and Kiss Me, Kate, he delighted audiences with a glittering torrent of song: “I Get a Kick Out of You.” “Night and Day,” “Love for Sale,” and “Just One of Those Things.” The bright surface of these gems ... Read more

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In his life and in his music, Cole Porter was the top—the pinnacle of wit and sophistication. From the 1910s through the ‘50s, from Yale pep rallies through the Broadway triumphs of Anything Goes and Kiss Me, Kate, he delighted audiences with a glittering torrent of song: “I Get a Kick Out of You.” “Night and Day,” “Love for Sale,” and “Just One of Those Things.” The bright surface of these gems
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Cole Porter

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In his life and in his music, Cole Porter was the top—the pinnacle of wit and sophistication. From the 1910s through the 50s, from Yale pep rallies through the Broadway triumphs of Anything Goes and Kiss Me, Kate, he delighted audiences with a glittering torrent of song: "I Get a Kick Out of You," "Night and Day," "Love for Sale," and "Just One of Those Things." The bright surface of these gems ... Read more

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In his life and in his music, Cole Porter was the top—the pinnacle of wit and sophistication. From the 1910s through the 50s, from Yale pep rallies through the Broadway triumphs of Anything Goes and Kiss Me, Kate, he delighted audiences with a glittering torrent of song: "I Get a Kick Out of You," "Night and Day," "Love for Sale," and "Just One of Those Things." The bright surface of these gems
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The B Side

The Death of Tin Pan Alley and the Rebirth of the Great American Song

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From an acclaimed cultural critic, a narrative and social history of the Great American Songwriting era.Everybody knows and loves the American Songbook. But it’s a bit less widely understood that in about 1950, this stream of great songs more or less dried up. All of a sudden, what came over the radio wasn’t Gershwin, Porter, and Berlin, but “Come on-a My House” and “How Much Is That Doggie in the ... Read more

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From an acclaimed cultural critic, a narrative and social history of the Great American Songwriting era.Everybody knows and loves the American Songbook. But it’s a bit less widely understood that in about 1950, this stream of great songs more or less dried up. All of a sudden, what came over the radio wasn’t Gershwin, Porter, and Berlin, but “Come on-a My House” and “How Much Is That Doggie in the
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You'll Never Nanny in This Town Again

The True Adventures of a Hollywood Nanny

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New and completely updated editionHilarious and addictive, this chronicle of a small-town girl’s stint as a celebrity nanny reveals what really happens in the diaper trenches of Hollywood.When Oregon native Suzanne Hansen becomes a live-in nanny to the children of Hollywood über-agent Michael Ovitz, she thinks she’s found the job of her dreams. But Hansen’s behind-the-scenes access soon gets her ... Read more

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New and completely updated editionHilarious and addictive, this chronicle of a small-town girl’s stint as a celebrity nanny reveals what really happens in the diaper trenches of Hollywood.When Oregon native Suzanne Hansen becomes a live-in nanny to the children of Hollywood über-agent Michael Ovitz, she thinks she’s found the job of her dreams. But Hansen’s behind-the-scenes access soon gets her
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In the Garden of Beasts

Love, Terror, and an American Family in Hitler's Berlin

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Erik Larson, New York Times bestselling author of Devil in the White City, delivers a remarkable story set during Hitler’s rise to power.The time is 1933, the place, Berlin, when William E. Dodd becomes America’s first ambassador to Hitler’s Nazi Germany in a year that proved to be a turning point in history.A mild-mannered professor from Chicago, Dodd brings along his wife, son, and flamboyant ... Read more

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Erik Larson, New York Times bestselling author of Devil in the White City, delivers a remarkable story set during Hitler’s rise to power.The time is 1933, the place, Berlin, when William E. Dodd becomes America’s first ambassador to Hitler’s Nazi Germany in a year that proved to be a turning point in history.A mild-mannered professor from Chicago, Dodd brings along his wife, son, and flamboyant
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Unbroken

A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption

by Laura Hillenbrand ...

**#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the acclaimed author of Seabiscuit comes the incredible true story of survival and salvation that is the basis for two major motion pictures: Unbroken and Unbroken: Path to Redemption.“Extraordinarily moving . . . a powerfully drawn survival epic.”—The Wall Street Journal**“Hillenbrand’s writing is so ferociously cinematic, the events she describes so ... Read more

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**#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From the acclaimed author of Seabiscuit comes the incredible true story of survival and salvation that is the basis for two major motion pictures: Unbroken and Unbroken: Path to Redemption.“Extraordinarily moving . . . a powerfully drawn survival epic.”—The Wall Street Journal**“Hillenbrand’s writing is so ferociously cinematic, the events she describes so
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The Secret of the Blue Trunk

by Lise Dion ...

Translated by Liedewij Hawke ...

In this true story, Armande Martel, a young nun from Quebec, is arrested by the Germans in 1940 during a stay at her religious order’s mother house in Brittany. She spends the war years in a German concentration camp. After her return to Canada, she leaves the Church, finds the love of her life in Montreal, and adopts Lise Dion.Growing up, Lise is familiar with only a few facts of her mother’s ... Read more

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In this true story, Armande Martel, a young nun from Quebec, is arrested by the Germans in 1940 during a stay at her religious order’s mother house in Brittany. She spends the war years in a German concentration camp. After her return to Canada, she leaves the Church, finds the love of her life in Montreal, and adopts Lise Dion.Growing up, Lise is familiar with only a few facts of her mother’s
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Les Misérables - Illustrated

by Victor Hugo ...

This edition is accompanied by 28 unpublished illustrations.“To love another person is to see the face of God.” ― Victor Hugo, Les MisérablesLes Miserables is a magnificent novel by Victor Hugo exploring themes of love, loss and redemption in Paris during the uprising of 1832. ... Read more

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This edition is accompanied by 28 unpublished illustrations.“To love another person is to see the face of God.” ― Victor Hugo, Les MisérablesLes Miserables is a magnificent novel by Victor Hugo exploring themes of love, loss and redemption in Paris during the uprising of 1832.
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Angels Dance and Angels Die - The Tragic Romance of Pamela and Jim Morrison

by Patricia Butler ...

Revised for 2007! This softcover edition examines the turbulent relationship between legendary Doors front man Jim Morrison and his common-law wife Pamela Courson tracing the lives of Courson and Morrison before their fateful meeting in 1965 their lives together until Morrison's death in 1971 and Courson's life without Morrison including her fight to gain the rights to his estate until her death ... Read more

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Revised for 2007! This softcover edition examines the turbulent relationship between legendary Doors front man Jim Morrison and his common-law wife Pamela Courson tracing the lives of Courson and Morrison before their fateful meeting in 1965 their lives together until Morrison's death in 1971 and Courson's life without Morrison including her fight to gain the rights to his estate until her death
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Jethro Tull

by Raymond Benson ...

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Pocket Essentials is a dynamic series of books that are concise, lively, and easy to read. Packed with facts as well as expert opinions, each book has all the key information you need to know about such popular topics as film, television, cult fiction, history, and more. This pocket-sized reference book looks at this legendary rock band and analyzes its place in music history. Looking at each and ... Read more

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Pocket Essentials is a dynamic series of books that are concise, lively, and easy to read. Packed with facts as well as expert opinions, each book has all the key information you need to know about such popular topics as film, television, cult fiction, history, and more. This pocket-sized reference book looks at this legendary rock band and analyzes its place in music history. Looking at each and
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Sondheim on Music

Minor Details and Major Decisions

by Mark Eden Horowitz ...

Stephen Sondheim is widely regarded as the most important composer and lyricist of musical theater in the second half of the 20th century. Celebrating his 80th birthday, this new edition of Sondheim on Music finds him in these guided interviews expounding in great depth and detail on his craft. As a natural teacher, thoughtful and opinionated, Sondheim discusses the art of musical composition, ... Read more

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Stephen Sondheim is widely regarded as the most important composer and lyricist of musical theater in the second half of the 20th century. Celebrating his 80th birthday, this new edition of Sondheim on Music finds him in these guided interviews expounding in great depth and detail on his craft. As a natural teacher, thoughtful and opinionated, Sondheim discusses the art of musical composition,
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Peter Freestone war viele Jahre lang Freddie Mercurys persönlicher Assistent, lebte mit dem Sänger in London, München und New York und blieb bis zuletzt an seiner Seite.Er traf Stars wie Elton John, Elizabeth Taylor oder Rod Steward, sah Freunde, Fans und Liebhaber kommen und gehen und kennt die nackten Tatsachen hinter den Skandalen und Gerüchten um Mercurys faszinierendes Leben voller Sex, ... Read more

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Peter Freestone war viele Jahre lang Freddie Mercurys persönlicher Assistent, lebte mit dem Sänger in London, München und New York und blieb bis zuletzt an seiner Seite.Er traf Stars wie Elton John, Elizabeth Taylor oder Rod Steward, sah Freunde, Fans und Liebhaber kommen und gehen und kennt die nackten Tatsachen hinter den Skandalen und Gerüchten um Mercurys faszinierendes Leben voller Sex,
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