Amazing Festivals presents more than 200 of North America's longest running, most popular, and quirkiest festivals. The 320-page hardcover book uses colorful photography and informative text to showcase festivals that celebrate cultures from all over the globe, music from every genre, art of every style, foods, holidays, and just about everything imaginable. All 50 states in the United States are represented.
Beverly Washburn was one of Hollywood's most familiar child actors during the 1950s and '60s, a consummate performer who excelled at both comedy and drama with equal ease. Renowned for her uncanny ability to cry on cue, she appeared in countless television shows during the medium's Golden Age, and many of the era's best-loved movies, including Walt Disney's Old Yeller, The Greatest Show on Earth, Shane, and Spider Baby, just to name a few. Beverly made her first movie at age 6, and quickly found her niche. Over the years, her circle of friends included some of the biggest names in movies and television, many of whom she "dated" in the pages of the fan magazines-and in real life. But Beverly's fame went far beyond the silver screen. In the 1960s, for example, she even cut a hit record-"Everybody Loves Saturday Night"-written by the legendary folk artist Pete Seeger. In this heartfelt and deeply revealing autobiography, Beverly talks from the soul about her astounding career as a child actress, and the difficulties she encountered as she became a teenager and then an adult. She also reflects back on her most famous movies, with many behind-the-scenes anecdotes never before revealed, and discusses her enduring friendships with some of entertainment's most prominent performers, including Jack Benny, Loretta Young, Lou Costello, and George Reeves.
A simple and comprehensive guide to the key factors associated with aging and the steps involved to slowing down the process, complete with mental health advice, nutritional tips, physical fitness suggestions and more.
You Don't Have To Live With It! An estimated 50 to 60 million Americans suffer to some degree from lactose intolerance -- often undiagnosed. Many people are burdened by the painful, frustrating symptoms of a condition that can easily be brought under control when identified. This comprehensive, easy-to-understand Q & A guide will help you understand lactose intolerance and determine if you or a member of your family is suffering from this problem: What is lactose intolerance? What is the most common symptoms? What is this condition diagnosed? What is its cause? Is it genetic problem? How serious is this condition? Can it be remedied by diet alone? What kind of medication are available? Are there natural remedies that are helpful? Is there a cure? And Much More?
The Columbia is lost. There were no survivors." With these chilling words, President George W. Bush announced to the nation what many had already seen with their own eyes: The breakup of the Columbia Space Shuttle in the clear blue skies over Texas, just sixteen minutes from landing.
This fun book offers hundreds of intriguing suggestions as to how to make your life even more exciting than it already is. Whether it is traveling to some distant land you've never visited, or participating in some exciting adventure you've never experienced, or feasting on some exotic food you've never enjoyed, this book describes many of these and other things to do you've probably never even imagined. Each idea is numbered with a check box, so you can keep tabs on what you've done and still can do. And sidebars, fun facts, and interesting quotes provide additional insight and encouragement to these ideas.
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