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Life Lessons from Xena Warrior Princess

A Guide to Happiness, Success, and Body Armor

By: Chris Kreski

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Life Lessons from Xena Warrior Princess

A Guide to Happiness, Success, and Body Armor

By: Chris Kreski

Who could've known that a breast-plated heroine who hails from somewhere in ancient history would catapult into the TV ratings stratosphere? That's exactly what has happened with Xena, Warrior Princess, the show that featured Lucy Lawless on a mission to help the downtrodden free themselves from tyranny and injustice. Xena was first introduced in an episode of Hercules as an intrepid warrior bent on destroying the heroic character. But she changed sides when her own army betrayed her. Each episode featured our gal surrounded by baric tribes, slave traders, and a host of other evils, as she righteously battled for good. In addition, Xena became a hot cult favorite, with devotees who pay homage through fan clubs and websites. Life Lessons from Xena, Warrior Princess -- featuring Xena's philosophy of life -- is a campy guide to what the greatest heroine of them all has to teach about today's world.

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Andrews McMeel Publishing

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1449441076

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9781449441074

Star Trek Movie Memories

By: William Shatner,Chris Kreski

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Star Trek Movie Memories

By: William Shatner,Chris Kreski

The legendary Captain Kirk takes readers behind the scenes of the long-running movie franchise from the first feature film to Star Trek: Generations. In this jam-packed memoir, William Shatner picks up where he left off with Star Trek Memories, recounting in equally intriguing detail what went into the making of the first six Star Trek movies, while including on-the-scene reporting from the set of Star Trek: Generations. Shatner discloses all of the creative turmoil, backstage politics, and production challenges that permeated every one of the movies. And with unflinching candor, he reveals the accumulated personal grudges that haven’t mellowed with the passage of time. Drawing on in-depth interviews as well as Shatner’s private reminiscences, the book recounts how Kirk’s love interest in Star Trek IV began as a role for Eddie Murphy; the creative and production nightmares of Star Trek V; and the rewarding experience of the “classic” crew passing the torch to Patrick Stewart and the cast of The Next Generation. Star Trek Movie Memories contains more than one hundred photographs and illustrations.

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Open Road Media

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1504086759

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9781504086752

Star Trek Memories

By: William Shatner,Chris Kreski

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Star Trek Memories

By: William Shatner,Chris Kreski

The star of the legendary sci-fi franchise shares the ultimate “Captain’s Log” in this classic behind-the-scenes memoir. A living pop culture legend and one of Hollywood’s most enduring stars, William Shatner will forever be associated with the role of James T. Kirk, captain of the starship Enterprise and hero of the sci-fi series Star Trek. Beginning in 1966, Star Trek offered something entirely new to prime time TV audiences. Though it suffered from shaky ratings throughout its run, the show became a global pop culture phenomenon, as well as a billion-dollar entertainment juggernaut. In Star Trek Memories, Shatner offers fans his personal insights and recollections of the show’s creation. He covers everything from the drama behind its most unforgettable episodes, to its outsized cultural influence and groundbreaking vision of the future. Star Trek Memories includes more than 120 photographs and illustrations.

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Open Road Media

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1504086740

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9781504086745

The Encyclopedia of Sixties Cool

A Celebration of the Grooviest People, Events, and Artifacts of the 1960s

By: Chris Strodder

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The Encyclopedia of Sixties Cool

A Celebration of the Grooviest People, Events, and Artifacts of the 1960s

By: Chris Strodder

The Encyclopedia of Sixties Cool profiles over 250 of the most intriguing personalities of the 1960s. The men and women covered in the book include a wide range of celebrities—from well-known superstars (the Beatles, Dustin Hoffman, Muhammad Ali) to lesser-known icons (Nico, Terry Southern, Bo Belinsky)—who had a significant impact on popular culture. The figures include musicians, actors, directors, artists, athletes, politicians, writers, astronauts . . . anyone and everyone who made the sixties the most influential decade of the twentieth century! Over 200 vintage photographs and more than fifty sidebars are featured throughout the text. The sidebars include lists of Best Picture winners, great quarterbacks, Playmates of the Year, memorable TV theme songs, favorite toys, Disneyland rides, Wimbledon champions, groovy screen cars, surf stars, Indy 500 winners, cool cartoons, sci-fi classics, Bond girls, “bubblegum” hits, beach-movie cameos, and legendary concerts. A “what happened on this day” calendar highlighting landmark events in the lives of those profiled appears on every page. Entertaining and enlightening, The Encyclopedia of Sixties Cool is truly a celebration of the grooviest people, events, and artifacts of the 1960s!

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Santa Monica Press

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1595808639

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9781595808639

The Daily Show (The Book)

An Oral History as Told by Jon Stewart, the Correspondents, Staff and Guests

By: Chris Smith

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The Daily Show (The Book)

An Oral History as Told by Jon Stewart, the Correspondents, Staff and Guests

By: Chris Smith

The complete, uncensored history of the award-winning The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, as told by its correspondents, writers, and host. For almost seventeen years, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart brilliantly redefined the borders between television comedy, political satire, and opinionated news coverage. It launched the careers of some of today's most significant comedians, highlighted the hypocrisies of the powerful, and garnered 23 Emmys. Now the show's behind-the-scenes gags, controversies, and camaraderie will be chronicled by the players themselves, from legendary host Jon Stewart to the star cast members and writers-including Samantha Bee, Stephen Colbert, John Oliver, Steve Carell, Lewis Black, Jessica Williams, John Hodgman, and Larry Wilmore-plus some of The Daily Show's most prominent guests and adversaries: John and Cindy McCain, Glenn Beck, Tucker Carlson, and many more. This oral history takes the reader behind the curtain for all the show's highlights, from its origins as Comedy Central's underdog late-night program hosted by Craig Kilborn to Jon Stewart's long reign to Trevor Noah's succession, rising from a scrappy jester in the 24-hour political news cycle to become part of the beating heart of politics-a trusted source for not only comedy but also commentary, with a reputation for calling bullshit and an ability to effect real change in the world. Through years of incisive election coverage, Jon Stewart's emotional monologue in the wake of 9/11, his infamous confrontation on Crossfire, passionate debates with President Obama and Hillary Clinton, feuds with Bill O'Reilly and Fox, the Indecisions, Mess O'Potamia, and provocative takes on Wall Street and racism, The Daily Show has been a cultural touchstone. Now, for the first time, the people behind the show's seminal moments come together to share their memories of the last-minute rewrites, improvisations, pranks, romances, blow-ups, and moments of Zen both on and off the set of one of America's most groundbreaking shows.

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Grand Central Publishing

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1455565350

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9781455565351

How the Yankees Explain New York

By: Chris Donnelly,Paul O'Neill

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How the Yankees Explain New York

By: Chris Donnelly,Paul O'Neill

An examination of the unique parallels between New York City's evolution and that of the New York Yankees, How the Yankees Explain New York illustrates how the storied history of the Bronx Bombers mirrors that of the Big Apple itself. The oldest professional sports franchise in the city, the Yankees have played in front of sold out crowds in the Bronx for nearly a century, and this work explores the relationship between Wall Street high-rollers and the Yankees' record-setting payroll, describes the “city that never sleeps” through the nighttime antics of Mickey Mantle and Billy Martin, revisits the healing effect of the Yankees' World Series run in the aftermath of 9/11, and much more. Entertaining and insightful, this book is sure to be popular amongst one of sports' most passionate fan bases.

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Triumph Books

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1623688345

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9781623688349

The Future Was Now

Madmen, Mavericks, and the Epic Sci-Fi Summer of 1982

By: Chris Nashawaty

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The Future Was Now

Madmen, Mavericks, and the Epic Sci-Fi Summer of 1982

By: Chris Nashawaty

“Hollywood boldly went where it hadn’t gone before and Nashawaty chronicles the journeys.” —Los Angeles Times ("Books You Need To Read This Summer") “Written with a fan’s enthusiasm . . . An important inflection point in Hollywood filmmaking.” —New York Times ("Nonfiction Books to Read This Summer") In the summer of 1982, eight science fiction films were released within six weeks of one another. E.T., Tron, Star Trek: Wrath of Khan, Conan the Barbarian, Blade Runner, Poltergeist, The Thing, and Mad Max: The Road Warrior changed the careers of some of Hollywood's now biggest names—altering the art of movie-making to this day. In The Future Was Now, Chris Nashawaty recounts the riotous genesis of these films, featuring an all-star cast of Hollywood luminaries and gadflies alike: Steven Spielberg, at the height of his powers, conceives E.T. as an unlikely family tale, and quietly takes over the troubled production of Poltergeist, a horror film he had been nurturing for years. Ridley Scott, fresh off the success of Alien, tries his hand at an odd Philip K. Dick story that becomes Blade Runner—a box office failure turned cult classic. Similar stories arise for films like Tron, Conan the Barbarian, and The Thing. Taken as a whole, these films show a precarious turning-point in Hollywood history, when baffled film executives finally began to understand the potential of high-concept films with a rabid fanbase, merchandising potential, and endless possible sequels. Expertly researched, energetically told, and written with an unabashed love for the cinema, The Future Was Now is a chronicle of how the revolution sparked in a galaxy far, far away finally took root and changed Hollywood forever.

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Flatiron Books

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125082706X

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9781250827067

Growing Up Brady

I was a Teenage Greg

By: Barry Williams,Chris Kreski

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Growing Up Brady

I was a Teenage Greg

By: Barry Williams,Chris Kreski

The inside story of "The Brady Bunch" as only Barry Williams (Greg Brady) could tell it! This updated Collector's Edition contains information and numerous never-before-seen photos of this classic American TV show and its stars--plus a play-by-play of every "Brady Bunch" episode!

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Good Guy Entertainment

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0967378508

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9780967378503

Perfect I'm Not

Boomer on Beer, Brawls, Backaches, and Baseball

By: David Wells,Chris Kreski

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Perfect I'm Not

Boomer on Beer, Brawls, Backaches, and Baseball

By: David Wells,Chris Kreski

This is a guy who ... Grew up among Hell's Angels, taking their Harleys for solo joyrides at age eleven ... Prepares for every outing by blasting Metallica, AC/DC, and Godsmack at eardrum-bursting levels in the Yankees' locker room ... Regularly tried to coerce attractive women in the stands into lifting up their shirts from the Toronto Blue Jays' bullpen ... Endured huge, cortisone-loaded hypodermic shots straight into the spine to avoid missing scheduled pitching starts ... Was the 1998 ALCS MVP and the 2002 ALDS goat ... Has become legendary for his brawling, beer-drenched, no-holds-barred or punches-pulled lifestyle off the mound ...

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Harper Collins

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0060748117

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9780060748111

Growing Up Brady

I was a Teenage Greg

By: Barry Williams,Chris Kreski

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Growing Up Brady

I was a Teenage Greg

By: Barry Williams,Chris Kreski

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Good Guy Entertainment

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Life Lessons from Xena Warrior Princess

A Guide to Happiness, Success, and Body Armor

By: Chris Kreski

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A Guide to Happiness, Success, and Body Armor

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Andrews McMeel Publishing

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Star Trek Movie Memories

By: William Shatner,Chris Kreski

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By: William Shatner,Chris Kreski

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Open Road Media

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Star Trek Memories

By: William Shatner,Chris Kreski

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By: William Shatner,Chris Kreski

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In the Mists on the Shoreline

By: Chris Polhill

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In the Mists on the Shoreline

By: Chris Polhill

The spiritual encounter with the 'otherness' that Christians call God is often seen as the province of the very holy, or is simply dismissed in our rational, scientific culture - but it is part of the experience of being human, recognised down the ages. I

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Wild Goose Publications

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1849523282

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Life Lessons from Xena Warrior Princess

Life Lessons from Xena Warrior Princess

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Star Trek Movie Memories

Star Trek Memories

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The Encyclopedia of Sixties Cool

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The Daily Show (The Book)

How the Yankees Explain New York

How the Yankees Explain New York

The Future Was Now

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Growing Up Brady

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Perfect I'm Not

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Life Lessons from Xena Warrior Princess

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