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  There Are Worse Things I Could Do

  Adrienne Barbeau

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  Adrienne Barbeau never set out to be a sex symbol and she never planned on giving birth to twins when she was 51 but both those stories and a lot more are detailed in this witty, revealing memoir. 
  From her early years as one of the first Go-Go girls in New York (“No one said Mafia out loud in those days. There was always the fear you wouldn’t live to say anything else.”) to starring on Broadway in Grease (“Alexander Cohen swore the only way we’d win a Tony was over his dead body”) Adrienne tells tales about her two hit television series (Maude and Carnivale), her many television and feature films (The Fog, Escape From New York, Cannonball Run, Swamp Thing, Creepshow), and her singing career (“Doc Severinson and the band had been in the audience during my nude foray off-Broadway in Stag Movie”).  With humour and fearlessness, she shares her romance with a superstar, her marriage to a famous film director, her marriage to a much younger man and her successful battle with infertility.
  ©2006 Codysmom, Inc.; (P)2006 Codysmom, Inc.

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  Kristina's Cache - A Memoir of...

  Kristina Ahlnäs

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  When Kristina Ahlnäs moves from Finland to Alaska to start a new life as an American oceanographer, her life is clearly more than normal. In this quirky memoir, Kristina recalls unique experiences in her job, to seeing UFOs in the Alaskan sky and even building her own log cabin. This easy-to-read, spunky book allows readers to slip into a world where its so cold cars don't start, finding some warm place to stay is near impossible, and friends will do anything to help each other. Travel with Kristina from Finland to Alaska where she starts off paying a rent of $220 a month, to sleeping in a tent as she builds her 8 by 8 foot practice cabin with a 16-foot ladder (the cache), the log cabin, and life, she could only dream of in Kristina's Cache.

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  George Orwell: The Life and...

  Editors Charles River

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  for many walks of life, including commercial, diplomatic, academic, philosophical, and historical pursuits. George Orwell’s campaign for perfectly written English in an artistic and content-oriented sense might seem obsessive now, but the importance of written accuracy and well-conveyed meaning for that age cannot be overstated. In fact, Orwell and his works remain famous in large measure because they’re so critical of the ways in which language can be manipulated.  
  	Orwell believed that a decaying language was a decaying society, open to misinformation, manipulation, and rewritten versions of history, the kind of themes that have become synonymous with his name and works. He was a philosophical and political writer caught between strong capitalistic, socialistic, communist, and fascist forces operating around the globe in the early 20th century, and to prevent extremes on both sides from adopting and distorting his works, he labored to simplify his style past the possibility of misconception. His works hauntingly warn readers of the dangers of extremism, totalitarianism, and all other kinds of tyranny that can be found in government, and as a result, the word Orwellian is often thrown around. In the same vein, critics of government policies or individual politicians often make reference to Animal Farm and Nineteen Eighty-Four, dystopian works that were contemporary with World War II.  
  	With such a successful nom de plume, it is difficult for almost anyone but family relations to recall Orwell’s real name. Eric Arthur Blair wanted to be a writer from the beginning, but so controversial were his works that he wished to avoid embarrassing or opening his family up to criticism. The name Orwell likely came from the beautiful River Orwell in East Anglia. Either way, the gifted English novelist, essayist, and critic became a major force in political literature of the 20th century.

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  The Pursuit of Curiosity - A...

  Dr. Justin D Key

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  In The Pursuit of Curiosity, Dr. Justin D. Key takes you on an inspiring journey through the transformative power of curiosity. As a multi-hyphenate—actor, entrepreneur, mathematician, writer, and speaker—Dr. Key reflects on his diverse path of self-discovery and the pivotal role curiosity has played in shaping his personal and professional life. 
  From his childhood adventures in Sunday school to navigating the bustling streets of Hollywood, Dr. Key reveals how curiosity has sparked his creativity, fueled his passion, and helped him overcome challenges. Through powerful anecdotes and candid reflections, he shows how curiosity can be both a guiding light and a test of resilience. 
  This book isn’t just a memoir; it’s a call to action for anyone seeking a life of purpose. Dr. Key offers a unique formula for embracing curiosity, blending discernment, accountability, and self-awareness to navigate the challenges ahead. The Pursuit of Curiosity inspires you to tackle your dreams head-on, pursue your passions, and find fulfillment in both your personal and professional life.

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  Polio Story A: Davy Crockett...

  Dave Eubanks

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  They were part of the Baby Boomer vanguard, three boys thrown together in a 1950s Southern California subdivision looking like most other boys of that era. Under coonskin hats they ran free all summer long inventing their own games and endless challenges, fought imaginary Indians and pirates in a nearby orange grove, and on occasion battled a neighborhood bully or two. Their greatest enemy, however, was an infectious disease called polio – a paralyzing scourge that maimed and too-often killed little kids. 
  This is a coming-of-age tale based on actual events and the experiences of real people. Told chiefly through the eyes of a child, at times it will warm your soul as well as, perhaps, break your heart. Then, too, there will be plenty of twists and turns that will leave you laughing out loud. 
  So, let us journey now back to that long-ago time and see what it was really like – with hula hoops, bouffant hair and flat tops with wings; “American Bandstand,” “Ozzie and Harriet” and “Davy Crockett” on TV; Chuck Berry, Buddy Holly and Elvis electrifying the up-and-coming Boomer generation – and a nation as terrified by the threat of nuclear war with the Russians as by a crippling and deadly microscopic bug. 
  ©2024 Dave Eubanks (P)2025 Dave Eubanks

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  Carrie Kills A Man - A Memoir

  Carrie Marshall

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  Carrie Kills A Man* is about growing up in a world that doesn't want you, and about how it feels to throw a hand grenade into a perfect life. It's the story of how a tattooed transgender rock singer killed a depressed suburban dad, and of the lessons you learn when you renounce all your privilege and power.
  
  When more people think they've seen a ghost than met a trans person, it's easy for bad actors to exploit that – and they do, as you can see from the headlines and online. But here's the reality, from someone who's living it. From coming out and navigating trans parenthood to the thrills of gender-bending pop stars, fashion disasters and looking like Velma Dinkley, this is a tale of ripping it up and starting again: Carrie's story in all its fearless, frank and funny glory.
  
  *"Spoiler: That man was me." – Carrie
  "Nasty & funny! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED." - Patton Oswalt

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