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Author: David Buckley Publisher: Chicago Review Press ISBN: Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 428
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Following the formation and development of Roxy Music, one of the first and best art-rock bands of the 1970s, this account tells how the band, led by London's hippest working-class man, Bryan Ferry, rebelled against the denim-clad anonymity of the early 1970s and turned the decade into a decadent glam-rock party. Included are accounts of Ferry's affair with supermodel Jerry Hall and its public end when she left him for Mick Jagger, the band's various splits and regroupings, and the recent.
Author: Simon Baatz Publisher: Harper Collins ISBN: 006182884X Category : True Crime Languages : en Pages : 846
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A true crime account of the historic 1920s case from the killers’ point of view, detailing their explosive relationship that culminated in murder. It was a crime that shocked the nation: the brutal murder in Chicago in 1924 of a child by two wealthy college students who killed solely for the thrill of the experience. Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb were intellectuals—too smart, they believed, for the police to catch them. When they were apprehended, state’s attorney Robert Crowe was certain that no defense could save the ruthless killers from the gallows. But the families of the confessed murderers hired Clarence Darrow, entrusting the lives of their sons to the most famous lawyer in America in what would be one of the most sensational criminal trials in the history of American justice. Set against the backdrop of the 1920s—a time of prosperity, self-indulgence, and hedonistic excess in a lawless city on the brink of anarchy—For the Thrill of It draws the reader into a world of speakeasies and flappers, of gangsters and gin parties, with a spellbinding narrative of Jazz Age murder and mystery. Praise for For the Thrill of It “Baatz’s comprehensive account of the case succeeds in identifying their peculiar personality traits as well as what it was in the nature of their relationship that made them believe in their infallibility in performing the ultimate crime. . . . [An] exhaustively researched and rivetingly presented account. . . . One of the best true-crime books of this or any other season.” —Booklist (starred review)
Author: James Garner Publisher: Simon and Schuster ISBN: 145164261X Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 304
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The revered actor and quintessential self-made man recalls "trying to decipher" William Wyler with Audrey Hepburn and Shirley MacLaine, breaking Doris Day's ribs, having a "heart-to-heart and eyeball-to-eyeball" with Steve McQueen, being "a card-carrying liberal--and proud of it," and much more.
Author: Ola Ray Publisher: Page Publishing Inc ISBN: 1662466285 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 224
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Hello, world. I'm Ola Ray, a small-town girl from St. Louis, Missouri, who reached international fame, as the co-star in what became the biggest music video of all time. Thriller! Whenever I am in public, people seem to find a way to approach me, wanting to know what it was like to be in a music video with the King of Pop. I have remained in the shadows for decades, avoiding television and radio interviews from inquisitive reporters to protect the stroke of destiny that changed my life forever. Flashing cameras, red carpets, velvet ropes, house stalkers, parties full of debauchery, and abusive relations. But only through the grace of God, I am still standing. The sudden meteoric rise I experienced sent me on an unimaginable odyssey. My disappearance from the public eye was never intended, yet the mysteriousness became safe. Michael and I understood the mystery. Except Michael's mystique was deliberate, and mine was a shield of protection from the wolves once I was hurled into the global spotlight. Today, I reflect on my life before and after fame, and it still seems like a fantasy. I have experienced the highs and the lows, the pitfalls, and privileges as a public figure in pop culture. This extraordinary road that I was granted has not always been smooth. Fame comes with a price that can bring unwanted entrapments. International acclaim and notoriety can be blinding. The anticipation of moving to Hollywood and auditioning for movie roles was what I wanted, but never in my wildest dreams would I have known how my fate would shift, and soon I would be on all the magazine covers. The sudden turn became nothing less than a whirlwind of adventures, after my career from Tokyo, Japan began and after the centerfold for Playboy. I hope this book will be a guide for young people who will flock to Hollywood with big aspirations with their eyes open. My eyes have seen much, and my feet have traveled far. Yes, it's been a thriller! And this is my story, The Thrill of It All.
Author: W. P. Kinsella Publisher: Rosetta Books ISBN: 0795351011 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 156
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From the author of Shoeless Joe—the basis for the film Field of Dreams—come baseball stories that capture the magic and wonder of the game. No one can write about baseball with the same brilliant combination of mysticism and realism as W. P. Kinsella. Lovers of the game and lovers of fine writing will thrill at the range and depth of the eleven stories that make up this collection. From the magical conspiracy of the title story, to the celestial prediction in “The Last Pennant Before Armageddon,” to the desolation of “The Baseball Spur,” Kinsella explores the world of baseball and makes it, miraculously, a microcosm of the human condition. Praise for W. P. Kinsella’s The Dixon Cornbelt League and Other Baseball Stories “[Kinsella] defines a world in which magic and reality combine to make us laugh and think about the perceptions we take for granted.” —The New York Times “His short stories about baseball are wistful things of beauty which serve to remind us how the game should feel—the innate glory of a diamond etched in the minds of Americans.” —Calgary Sun “[Kinsella] uses baseball . . . As a familiar starting place for exploring, with pinpoint control, the human psyche.” —Booklist “Stories that read like lightning and tantalize the reader with fascinating scenarios.” —Publishers Weekly
Author: Valerie Weaver-Zercher Publisher: JHU Press ISBN: 1421408902 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 339
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Weaver-Zercher blends academic analysis with her own experiences of researching, reading, and talking with others about Amish fiction in order to explore the phenomenon, with particular attention to the hypermodernity and hypersexuality that are fueling the appeal of the genre for evangelical Christian readers.
Author: Sam Smith Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation ISBN: 1540025268 Category : Music Languages : en Pages : 165
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(Piano/Vocal/Guitar Artist Songbook). Smith's sophomore album release in 2017 topped the Billboard 200 album charts. This matching folio features 14 songs: Baby, You Make Me Crazy * Burning * Him * Midnight Train * No Peace * Nothing Left for You * One Day at a Time * One Last Song * Palace * Pray * Say It First * Scars * The Thrill of It All * Too Good at Goodbyes.
Author: Dawn Eden Publisher: Ave Maria Press ISBN: 1594715599 Category : Religion Languages : en Pages : 224
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Dawn Eden, internationally known speaker and author, presents a completely revised Catholic edition of her bestselling work, The Thrill of the Chaste. In this version, Eden shares her story of conversion to Catholicism and invites readers into a Catholic understanding of chastity and its spiritual benefits. When Dawn Eden released The Thrill of the Chaste in 2006, she was a Jewish convert to Protestant Christianity, preparing to make the final leap into Catholicism. Now, nine years later, Eden has extensively updated The Thrill of the Chaste, sharing how her Catholic faith, the lives and intercession of the saints, and the healing power of the sacraments have led her to find her true identity in Christ. This revised, Catholic version offers spiritual and practical advice for both men and women seeking to live chastely in a world that glorifies sex. Eden offers tips to help readers avoid temptation and live faithfully—including dressing modestly, but not being afraid to feel good about the way they look; trusting that God has a plan for their life and relationships; and making sure their “yes” comes from the heart.
Author: Joseph O'Connor
Author: Joseph O'Connor
Author: David Buckley
Author: Alan G. Barbour
Author: Simon Baatz
Author: James Garner
Author: Ola Ray
Author: W. P. Kinsella
Author: Valerie Weaver-Zercher
Author: Sam Smith
Author: Dawn Eden