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2521) Diana Ross: a biography
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The New York Times bestselling biographer provides "the dish on Motown's most famous songstress" in this newly updated edition (The Dallas Morning News).
Drawn from hundreds of interviews conducted over four decades, Diana Ross paints an unforgettable picture of an extraordinary and often controversial legend—a pop music goddess, acclaimed actress, loving mother, Civil Rights trailblazer, and consummate...
Drawn from hundreds of interviews conducted over four decades, Diana Ross paints an unforgettable picture of an extraordinary and often controversial legend—a pop music goddess, acclaimed actress, loving mother, Civil Rights trailblazer, and consummate...
2523) Humphrey Bogart
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"Look, I'm hardly pretty, he seems to say. I sound like gravel; I look rough and tough; and, honest, I don't give you the soft, foolish answers the pretty boys will give you. You may not like what I say, but you better believe it."
He became a legend as "Bogie," the world-weary, wisecracking outsider, but in reality, Humphrey Bogart was plagued by doubts and demons. He was born upper-class, yet made his name playing mavericks, drank with the Rat...
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Live Fast, Die Young: Remembering the Short Life of James Dean is a first - revealing James Dean from the inside out by someone who knew him intimately, in more ways than one. John Gilmore hung out with Dean during the early days in New York, and again in Hollywood when Dean starred in his first movie, East of Eden. They pounded the pavements of Broadway together, raced motorcycles, had sex with the same women (and compared notes), experimented with...
2525) Gary Cooper
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"Cooper was heroic, of course, in his own mind as much as in his scripts. He was manly, tall, ruggedly handsome. He was a man for a fight."
On screen, Gary Cooper, was the ultimate all-American hero: lean, laconic, and masculine, a lone sheriff battling his enemies in High Noon, or a tough individualist in The Fountainhead. Off-screen he bedded a host of leading ladies and carefully honed his image, making hundreds of movies and winning two Oscars...
2526) Online battle arena esports: the competitive gaming world of League of legends, Dota 2, and more!
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"Explores the history, format, training, and controversies involved in modern multiplayer online battle arena esport tournaments"--
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"Coinciding with the band's 2018 induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, this first-ever biography of Benjamin Orr immortalizes his legacy as a deeply kind-hearted and exceptionally talented musician who would stop at nothing to live his rock and roll dream"--Taken from cover.
2528) Apex Legends: equipment
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"In 2019, the surprise launch of Apex Legends took the gaming world by storm. Offering a fast-paced, team-based twist on the battle royale style of gameplay popularized by titles such as Fortnite, it caught the attention of more than 50 million players within the first month of its release. In this book, readers will learn about the wide range of weapons and other equipment in Apex Legends and find out how to use this gear effectively. Includes table...
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Bosworth's unforgettable portrait of one of Hollywood's most magnetic, timeless, and tragic stars-Montgomery Clift From the moment he leapt to stardom with the films Red River and A Place in the Sun, Montgomery Clift was acclaimed by critics and loved by fans. Elegant, moody, and strikingly handsome, he became one of the most definitive actors of the 1950s, the first of Hollywood's "loner heroes," a group that includes Marlon Brando and James Dean....
2530) Homesick: a memoir
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The Emmy award-winning television actress shares details about her small-town Mississippi childhood, family values, and reflections about finding happiness in the face of modern-day challenges.
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The whirlwind life of one of old Hollywood's biggest stars. From the depths of a small mining village in Wales to a star of Hollywood's silver screen, Richard Burton broke every rule in his quest for the American Dream. Burton made sure that he sipped the cup of life at its fullest. Twice married to Elizabeth Taylor, he is now revealed to have been one of Marilyn Monroe's secret lovers. The details of these licit and illicit relationships with Hollywood's...
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In this wild, behind-the-scenes portrait of one of the biggest rock bands in history, Jo Wood comes clean about her three decades as the girlfriend and eventually the wife of Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood. This startlingly honest, laugh-out-loud memoir vividly describes life on tour, in the studio, at the legendary parties-and every raucous moment in between.
From teenage model to hard-partying rock 'n' roll devotee, through motherhood, marriage,...
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Rev Run and his wife, Justine, have been blessed with a devoted partnership that has inspired others. They built a strong and joyful relationship amid the pressures, pitfalls, and temptations of the entertainment industry. Here they share their secrets to lasting love and the guiding principles that have kept them together for more than twenty years. They share their experiences, their passion, and their deep faith and belief in God. Their reflections...
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The bestselling author of Shakey: Neil Young's Biography presents the first in-depth biography of the legendary soul singer Al Green.
Al Green has blessed listeners with some of the biggest hits of the past fifty years. "Love and Happiness," "I'm Still in Love with You," "Let's Get Married," and "I'm Tired of Being Alone" are but a sampling of the iconic songs that led a generation to embrace love in perhaps the most tumultuous period in this country's...
2536) Entertainment robots
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"Some robots can dance, perform acrobatic stunts, and even have conversations with their owners. Entertainment Robots introduces readers to examples of these robots, the challenges faced by their designers, and the advances that are on the horizon. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned...
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Fall Guys is more than just a stampede of loveable characters--it takes skill to be the last player standing, and this unofficial game guide will equip you with everything you need to get there. It breaks down all of the game's characters, maps, obstacles, and mini-games, providing the strategies you need to up your game to the next level, face the gauntlet with confidence, and become the next battle-royale champion. --
2538) Women in gaming
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"Gaming used to be dominated by men, but some of the world's most popular streamers and eSports players are women. Meet some of the women superstars of gaming and learn how they reached the top"--
2539) Fortnite: Impostors mode
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"With hundreds of millions of players around the world, Fortnite is the video game sensation that has taken the world by storm. In this book, readers will learn about Impostors Mode, one of the latest additions to the ever-expanding world of Fortnite. Includes table of contents, author biography, sidebars, glossary, index, and informative backmatter"--
2540) Fortnite: Chapter 3
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"With hundreds of millions of players around the world, Fortnite is the video game sensation that has taken the world by storm. In this book, readers will dive deep into the Chapter 3 update, which includes some of the most major changes the game has ever seen. Includes table of contents, author biography, sidebars, glossary, index, and informative backmatter"--
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