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To the Temple of Tranquility...And Step On It!

A Memoir

By: Ed Begley Jr.

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To the Temple of Tranquility...And Step On It!

A Memoir

By: Ed Begley Jr.

Beloved actor and environmental activist Ed Begley Jr. shares hilarious and poignant stories of his improbable life, focusing on his relationship with his legendary father, adventures with Hollywood icons, the origins of his environmental activism, addiction and recovery, and his lifelong search for wisdom and common ground. Ed Begley Jr. is truly one of a kind, a performer who is known equally for his prolific film and television career and his environmental activism. From an appearance on My Three Sons to a notable role in Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman to starring in St. Elsewhere—as well as films with Jack Nicholson, Meryl Streep, and mockumentarian Christopher Guest—Begley has worked with just about everyone in Hollywood. His "green" bona fides date back to 1970, and have been the topic of two books, a reality show, countless media appearances, and even repeated spoofs on The Simpsons (in one episode, Begley's solar‑powered car stalls out on train tracks, but is saved when the train is revealed to be an "Ed Begley Solar‑Powered Train”). In To the Temple of Tranquility...And Step On It!, Begley shares a fountain of hilarious and poignant stories throughout his life. The memoir is candid and endearing; in one chapter, he is summoned to Marlon Brando's house to discuss the practical uses of electric eels. In another, he tells the story of taking Annette Bening to the Oscars in “an oddball kit-car that had gull wing doors, and was nearly impossible to get in or out of, unless you were a yoga master, which fortunately she was.” Not to mention insightful and surprising tales about The Beatles, Monty Python, Richard Pryor, Cesar Chavez, Jeff Goldblum, Tom Waits, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Carrie Fisher, and so many more luminaries. Begley’s unmistakable voice is honest and revealing in a way that only a comic of his caliber can accomplish. Behind all the stories, Begley has wisdom to impart. This is a book about family, friends, addiction, failure, and redemption.

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Hachette Books

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0306832127

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9780306832123

Ed Begley, Jr.'s Guide to Sustainable Living

Learning to Conserve Resources and Manage an Eco-conscious Life

By: Ed Begley, Jr.

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Learning to Conserve Resources and Manage an Eco-conscious Life

By: Ed Begley, Jr.

Begley encourages homeowners to reach for a higher level of eco-responsibility with home projects ranging from planting native gardens to installing solar panels and wind turbines. 100 b&w photos.

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Clarkson Potter

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0307405141

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9780307405142

Ed Begley, Jr.'s Guide to Sustainable Living

Learning to Conserve Resources and Manage an Eco-conscious Life

By: Ed Begley, Jr.

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Learning to Conserve Resources and Manage an Eco-conscious Life

By: Ed Begley, Jr.

Begley encourages homeowners to reach for a higher level of eco-responsibility with home projects ranging from planting native gardens to installing solar panels and wind turbines. 100 b&w photos.

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Living Like Ed

A Guide to the Eco-Friendly Life

By: Ed Begley, Jr.

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Living Like Ed

A Guide to the Eco-Friendly Life

By: Ed Begley, Jr.

FROM THE PIONEER OF ECO-CONSCIOUS LIVING A committed environmentalist for more than thirty years, Ed Begley, Jr., has always tried to “live simply so others may simply live.” Now, as more and more of us are looking for ways to reduce our impact on the planet and live a better, greener life, Ed shares his experiences on what works, what doesn't–and what will save you money! These are tips for environmentally friendly living that anyone–whether you own or rent, live in a private home or a condo–can try to make a positive change for the environment. From quick fixes to bigger commitments and long-term strategies, Ed will help you make changes in every part of your life. And if you think living green has to mean compromising on aesthetics or comfort, fear not; Ed's wife, Rachelle, insists on style–with a conscience. In Living Like Ed, his environmentalism and her design savvy combine to create a guide to going green that keeps the chic in eco-chic. From recycling more materials than you ever thought possible to composting without raising a stink to buying an electric car, Living Like Ed is packed with ideas–from obvious to ingenious–that will help you live green, live responsibly, live well. Like Ed.

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Crown

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0307451976

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9780307451972

To the Temple of Tranquility...And Step On It!

A Memoir

By: Ed Begley Jr.

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A Memoir

By: Ed Begley Jr.

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The Unexpected Power of Mindfulness and Meditation

By: Ed Shapiro,Deb Shapiro

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The Unexpected Power of Mindfulness and Meditation

By: Ed Shapiro,Deb Shapiro

Transform your life from the inside out and discover inner strength, kindness, and courage with teachings by visionary leaders, including the Dalai Lama, Jon Kabat-Zinn, and Marianne Williamson.

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179

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Courier Dover Publications

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0486839680

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9780486839684

On Sunset Boulevard

The Life and Times of Billy Wilder

By: Ed Sikov

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On Sunset Boulevard

The Life and Times of Billy Wilder

By: Ed Sikov

On Sunset Boulevard, originally published in 1998, describes the life of acclaimed filmmaker Billy Wilder (1906-2002), director of such classics as Sunset Boulevard, The Lost Weekend, The Seven Year Itch, and Sabrina. This definitive biography takes the reader on a fast-paced journey from Billy Wilder's birth outside of Krakow in 1906 to Vienna, where he grew up, to Berlin, where he moved as a young man while establishing himself as a journalist and screenwriter, and triumphantly to Hollywood, where he became as successful a director as there ever was. Double Indemnity, Sunset Boulevard, Some Like It Hot, and The Apartment"Wilder's cinematic legacy is unparalleled. Not only did he direct these classics and twenty-one other films, he co-wrote all of his own screenplays. Volatile, cynical, hilarious, and driven, Wilder arrived in Hollywood an all-but-penniless refugee who spoke no English. Ten years later he was calling his own shots, and he stayed on top of the game for the next three decades. Wilder battled with Humphrey Bogart, Marilyn Monroe, Bing Crosby, and Peter Sellers; kept close friendships with William Holden, Audrey Hepburn, Jack Lemmon, and Walter Matthau; amassed a personal fortune by way of blockbuster films and shrewd investments in art (including Picassos, Klees, and Mir's); and won Oscars--yet Wilder, ever conscious of his thick accent, always felt the sting of being an outsider. On Sunset Boulevard traces the course of a turbulent but fabulous life, both behind the scenes and on the scene, from Viennese cafes and Berlin dance halls in the twenties to the Hollywood soundstages of the forties and the on-location shoots of the fifties and sixties. Crammed with Wilder's own caustic wit, On Sunset Boulevard reels out the story of one of cinema's most brilliant and prolific talents.

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Univ. Press of Mississippi

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1496812654

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9781496812650

Progressive Hollywood

A People's Film History of the United States

By: Ed Rampell

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Progressive Hollywood

A People's Film History of the United States

By: Ed Rampell

With an introduction by Greg Palast, author of bestseller The Best Democracy Money Can Buy, Progressive Hollywood features Rampell?s interviews and interactions with Hollywood luminaries such as producers Jerry Bruckheimer and Robert Greenwald; actors Jack Nicholson, Rob Reiner, Mike Farrell, Ed Asner, Martin Sheen, David Clennon, Gore Vidal and Dennis Hopper; directors Michael Moore, Spike Lee, Oliver Stone and Lionel Chetwynd; blacklisted screenwriters Bernie Gordon (who initiated the 1999 protests against Elia Kazan?s lifetime achievement Oscar), Bobby Lees (who injected dialectical materialism into Abbott and Costello comedies) and Norma Barzman (author of 2003's The Red and the Blacklist).

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Red Wheel Weiser

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1932857109

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Cat Lover's Book of Fascinating Facts

By: Ed Lucaire

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Cat Lover's Book of Fascinating Facts

By: Ed Lucaire

Over 60 million cats -- with almost as many cat owners -- currently living in the U.S. create a huge audience for this delightful collection of fascinating feline facts. Peeked with little-known facts, statistics, cat records, cat comments, and how to mourn the death of a beloved cat. The facts are accompanied by 20 charming black-and-white line drawings.

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Gramercy

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0517150514

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9780517150511

Living Like Ed

A Guide to the Eco-Friendly Life

By: Ed Begley, Jr.

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A Guide to the Eco-Friendly Life

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0307451976

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Yearbook of American and Canadian Churches, 1990

By: Constant H. ed Jacquet

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Yearbook of American and Canadian Churches, 1990

By: Constant H. ed Jacquet

A practical, user-friendly guide to one of the most important activities in churches: recruiting, training, and sustaining volunteers.

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Book's by Ed Begley, Jr.

To the Temple of Tranquility...And Step On It!

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Ed Begley, Jr.'s Guide to Sustainable Living

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Ed Begley, Jr.'s Guide to Sustainable Living

Ed Begley, Jr.'s Guide to Sustainable Living

Living Like Ed

Living Like Ed

To the Temple of Tranquility...And Step On It!

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The Unexpected Power of Mindfulness and Meditation

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On Sunset Boulevard

On Sunset Boulevard

Progressive Hollywood

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Cat Lover's Book of Fascinating Facts

Cat Lover's Book of Fascinating Facts

Living Like Ed

Living Like Ed

Yearbook of American and Canadian Churches, 1990

Yearbook of American and Canadian Churches, 1990

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