Author: Patrick Dennis
Publisher: Crown
ISBN: 030741910X
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 306

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Back in print at last! From the author of Auntie Mame: the bawdy, bestselling, bountifully illustrated autobiography of an imaginary diva whose life is one hilarious mishap after another. For Belle Poitrine, née Mayble Schlumpfert, all the world's a stage and she's the most important player on it. At once coy and coercive, with a name that means "beautiful bosom" in French, she claws her way from Striver's Row to the silver screen. Recalling Belle's career, which ranged from portraying Anne Boleyn in Oh, Henry to roles in both Sodom and its sequel Gomorrah (not to mention the classic Papaya Paradise), Little Me serves up copious quanitites of husbands, couture, and Pink Lady cocktails, with international adventures and a murder trial to boot. A runaway bestseller that made its way to Broadway, starring Sid Caesar in 1962 and Martin Short in 1998, Little Me is now reprinted--with all of the 150 historic, hysterical photographs depicting the funniest scenes from Belle's sordid life, including cameo appearances by the author and Rosalind Russell. Considered a collector's item, the first edition of Little Me was like a performance in book form. Now this glittering spoof of celebrity is gloriously reincarnated for connoisseurs of all things chick and cheeky.

Author: Amy Roloff
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1948080982
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 203

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From the star of TLC’s hit reality show Little People BIG World comes a revelatory memoir that will inspire those who have long followed the Roloff’s and newcomers alike. “A Little Me by Amy Roloff is a feel-good, inspirational memoir about a remarkable woman who addresses challenges head-on with a positive outlook and deep faith.” – New York Journal of Books Whatever package you come in, life isn’t easier or harder than another’s because you are different physically. There may be more challenges, but still, everyone has challenges. “God doesn’t make mistakes.” For Amy Roloff, star of TLC’s hit reality show Little People, BIG World, her father’s words would repeatedly serve as an anchor, reminding her of her inherent worth and purpose, whenever feelings of insecurity and inadequacy surfaced and threatened to overwhelm her. In A Little Me, Amy shares what it was like growing up with achondroplasia dwarfism, how she struggled to overcome obstacles both physical and emotional—navigating the average-size world as a little person, dealing with a serious illness as a young girl, bullying, and issues of body image and unachievable beauty ideals—while learning, as we all must, to accept herself for who she is. Finally allowing herself to be vulnerable enough to open up to others, she learned that it’s worth risking possible rejection for a chance at genuine relationships. Amy’s memoir is an inspiring and at times heart-wrenching account of resilience and the strength of the human spirit to overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles.

Author: Matt Lucas
Publisher: Canongate Books
ISBN: 1786891077
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 370

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The hilarious, heart-warming and tear-jerking memoir from one of Britain's best-loved comedians and actors, Matt Lucas. Hello there. Welcome to my autobiography. Throughout this book I talk about my life and work, including Little Britain, Come Fly With Me, Bridesmaids, Les Miserables, Alice In Wonderland and, of course, Shooting Stars. The thing is, this is a bit different to most memoirs you may have read, because it comes in the form of an A-Z. For instance, B is for Baldy! - which is what people used to shout at me in the playground (not much fun), G is for Gay (because I'm an actual real life gay) and T is for the TARDIS (because I'm a companion in Doctor Who now). You get the sort of thing. Anyway I hope you buy it at least twice. Thank you.

Author: Karen Tucker
Publisher: Author House
ISBN: 1491810599
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 42

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BROWN LITTLE ME is a cleverly written children's poem designed to celebrate and appreciate the blessing of having brown skin. From a child's perspective, the reader gets to experience an array of fun, loving and life activities of children who look just like them! BROWN LITTLE ME is a "must have" book that encourages self love and self esteem. The beauty of this work is that its illustrations depict children of every complexion; from the lightest of brown skin to the darkest brown skin--each with unique color of eyes, varying hair color and texture.

Author: Lauren Baratz-Logsted
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 1619630338
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 338

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Modern-day teen Emily March turns to Louisa May Alcott's famous book for a school assignment and finds herself mysteriously transported to the world of "Little Women," where she undergoes surprising changes.

Author: Thom Wiley
Publisher: Cartwheel Books
ISBN: 9780545092258
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 16

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Provides illustrations of children doing things to help the environment, including cleaning the yard, recycling, turning off the water, and using a lunch box.

Author: Sharita Ann Edge
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1304953246
Category : Health & Fitness
Languages : en
Pages : 61

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Join me through my journey and transformation with health issues and obesity. Obesity is not something that you are born with it's acquired through life's challenges. Time to take back charge of your life, you can do it. Believe in yourself as I believe

Author: Eric Myers
Publisher: Da Capo Press
ISBN: 0786747366
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 358

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Under his pseudonyms of Patrick Dennis and Virginia Rowans, Edward Everett (Pat) Tanner III was the author of sixteen novels—most of them best sellers—including the now-classic Little Me and Auntie Mame. Tanner made millions, became the toast of Manhattan society, and had his works adapted into wildly successful plays, musicals, TV shows, and films. But he also spent every cent he made, worked incognito as a butler to the wealthy, and constructed a persona so elaborate that not even his wife and children ever quite knew the real Pat. Based on extensive interviews with coworkers, friends, and relatives, Uncle Mame is a revealing, intimate portrait of the man who brought camp to the American mainstream and even in his lowest moments personified—even in his lowest moments— the glamour and wit he captured on the page.

Author: Maria Lissa Borce
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1796005312
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 57

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It seems that there is not enough singing in pre-school these days, while we as educators get caught up with the demands of preparing children for formal schooling. Young children love to sing and move. They respond to repetitive rhymes and action. The songs in this book are a great resource to compliment their learning across all the curriculum areas. This song book will bring out the natural singer in every early childhood teacher, student and parent. When I teach children a new lesson, a young child will ask me “is there a song about...?” My answer is “yes,” because there can be a song about anything and everything, and if you are still searching for those songs, this book offers many possibilities.

Author: Brie Doyle
Publisher: Broadleaf Books
ISBN: 1506466966
Category : Self-Help
Languages : en
Pages : 210

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If you want to live an extraordinary life, one in which your heart, mind, and spirit are in sync, you have to make space for your soul. You have to leave, in order to come back to yourself. It is time to go on retreat. Written as if by a wise and cherished friend, You Should Leave Now is a gentle, practical guide to drawing rich benefits--mental, emotional, and spiritual--from a personal retreat. Life coach, meditation teacher, and founder of She Glows Retreats, Brie Doyle helps us discover the ideal focus, setting, and approach to transformative retreating. In plain-spoken prose that is rich with ideas, solid research, gentle suggestions, and compelling stories, Doyle covers the benefits of retreating, reminding us that our well-being is about more than a daily dose of kombucha or a fitness class. She then details the logistics of going on retreat, what to expect while there, and how to make the most of what you've gained upon returning home. Doyle's extraordinary work opens the doors to rediscovering rest and rekindling your inner spark. Inner transformation awaits. You should leave now.