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Pub. Date
2013.
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English
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The Mob came calling more than once. Discover the man behind the makeup as you read of Johnny Carson's relations with Jimmy Stewart, Frank Sinatra, Jack Lemmon, and other celebrities. You'll also delve into the reasons Carson, considered a womanizer, liked to always be married. 304pp., 150K
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English
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"Tan France's unique accent, chummy intimacy, and cheeky delivery make audio the best way to experience his memoir." — AudioFile Magazine
This program is read by the author, with a special guest appearance!
In this heartfelt, funny, and touching memoir, one of the stars of Netflix's Emmy Award-winning smash-hit Queer Eye reveals how an Englishman raised in a traditionally religious home
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Most of the world recognizes this celebrity by just her first name: Oprah. Through the course of her thirty-plus-year career in the spotlight, she has gone from talk show underdog to America's first female African American billionaire. This inspiring and captivating biography looks at how Winfrey overcame a difficult youth to go on to become a successful businessperson, talk show host, actress, and philanthropist. This easy-to-read account utilizes...
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English
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Based on three years of research and reporting as well as 850 interviews with sources, many of whom have never before spoken for publication, Oprah is the first comprehensive biography of one of the most influential, powerful, and admired public figures of our time. Anyone who is a fan of Oprah Winfrey or who has followed her extraordinary life and career will be fascinated and newly informed by the closely observed, detailed, and well-rounded portrait...
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Pub. Date
2024
Language
English
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From an international drag superstar and pop culture icon comes his most revealing and personal work to date-a deeply intimate memoir of growing up black, poor and queer in a broken home and discovering the power of performance, found family and self-acceptance.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"In Paris, Julia devoured recipe books, shopped in outdoor markets, consumed all kinds of foods, and whipped through culinary school. And although she wasn't always successful in the kitchen, she was determined to "master the art" of French cooking. Through perseverance and grit, Julia became a chef who shared her passion with the world, making cooking fun, and turning every meal into a special event." --Publisher's website.
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English
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A star of Dancing with the Stars and The Bachelorette tells never-before-told stories: the ones about facing depression and anxiety during her pageant years, the ways in which therapy and journaling have proven to be a saving grace, and the previously private moments--both at home and on television--that have shaped the star's outlook.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 7
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English
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For Uncle Si, it's all about the Tupperware. Patriarch Phil Robertson's brother reveals why he drinks his sweet tea in a green Tupperware cup, reveals 25 marriage-proposals-by-mail, and shares other stories from his childhood, Vietnam, and more. You'll even hear about the deer who coughed at Uncle Si's cigarette smoke. 224pp., 550K, Auth res: Robertson: West Monroe, LA; Schlabach: Madison, GA, Photos
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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 13
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English
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The compelling, inspiring and comically sublime story of a young man's coming-of-age, set during the twilight of apartheid and the tumultuous days of freedom that followed. Trevor Noah is one of the comedy world's brightest new voices, a light-footed but sharp-minded observer of the absurdities of politics, race and identity, sharing jokes and insights drawn from the wealth of experience acquired in his relatively young life. As host of The Daily...
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English
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The star of the 2013 season of "The Bachelor," who has committed to living according to biblical standards of sexuality, shares his journey from a Division I college football player to a fan favorite on reality television and takes readers behind the scenes of "The Bachelor" and "The Bachelorette."
15) Bossypants
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Pub. Date
2011
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English
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From her youthful days as a vicious nerd to her tour of duty on Saturday Night Live; from her passionately halfhearted pursuit of physical beauty to her life as a mother eating things off the floor; from her one-sided college romance to her nearly fatal honeymoon, comedian Tina Fey reveals all, and proves that you're no one until someone calls you bossy.
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Dial Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"This picture book biography focuses on critically acclaimed talk show host Oprah Winfrey, who used her struggles in childhood as motivation to become "Queen of All Media.""--
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English
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"A biography of Jeopardy host Alex Trebek"--
After a contestant wrote 'We love you, Alex!' as his Final Jeopardy! answer, fans around the world have proclaimed their love and support for beloved Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek in the wake of his cancer diagnosis. Viewers have long considered Trebek to be a part of their daily lives since he began hosting the show in 1984. Rogak gives readers a look at his early life, his career, and his personal life...
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Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
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"For the first time, discover the unedited truth about the Duggars, the traditional Christian family that captivated the nation on TLC's hit show 19 Kids and Counting. Jill Duggar and her husband Derick are finally ready to share their story, revealing the secrets, manipulation, and intimidation behind the show that remained hidden from their fans. Jill and Derick knew a normal life wasn't possible for them. As a star on the popular TLC reality show...
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Publisher
Simon & Schuster Audio
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
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"Greg Gutfeld is back with a hilarious essay collection about how he destroyed the mainstream late night landscape of heavyweights and became host of the #1 late night show in all of television. With his signature wit and whip-smart humor, Greg reveals never-before-told stories of his upbringing and early career, what it's like going head-to-head with the liberal media, and what it took to flip the script on the comedy landscape. How did the former...
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