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Which president had feet bigger than his ego? Which barked like a seal? Which joked about dating mummies? Kathleen Krull uses fun and quirky facts to bring to light the human side of the 42 U.S. presidents in this "deliciously gossipy" biography.

Conceived and developed by Steve Allen, the award winning PBS-TV series Meeting of the Minds brought together the most provocative figures of history of conversation and conflict. In this, the sixth assemblage, the focus is on heroic figures from civil disobedience to the validity of the scientific method.

Find out everything you need to know about barbecue: where it comes from, why we love it, who makes it best and where to get it. Panelists include restaurateur Danny Meyer of Union Square Cafe who founded the Big Apple Barbecue Block Party; Food Network star Bobby Flay, the chef/owner of seven restaurants, including New York City's Mesa Grill; and Chris Lilly, the winner of 10 world barbecue competitions and vice president of Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q, the "best barbeque in Alabama."

Attention would-be paesans: Can’t distinguish “gabagool” from “pasta fazool”? Not sure how to properly accessorize your track suit with gold chains? Does the phrase “go to the mattresses” make you sleepy? Now Steven R. Schirripa, The Sopranos’ own Bobby Bacala, exposes the inner mysteries of this unique Italian-American hybrid in A Goomba’s Guide to Life so that anyone can walk, talk, and live like a guy “from the neighborhood.”

Embark on an extraordinary journey as this book unveils the fusion of music and fashion through the careers of Beyoncé & Taylor Swift. The narrative transcends borders, providing a passport to witness the seismic impact of two of the world's most influential artists on the global stage.

"Document sonore brut, nous avons choisi de ne pas remonter en studio cette conversation d'Arletty avec Marc Laudelout, afin de restituer le plus fidèlement possible la fraîcheur et l'authenticité de la rencontre entre le journaliste et la grande actrice - mythique s'il en est - de l'âge d'or du cinéma français. Marc Laudelout réussit avec perfection à nous faire partager une Arletty intime, généreuse, pleine d'esprit."

Georgia: Using primary source documents, this fascinating book traces the history of the colony from its founding to becoming the fourth state to ratify the U.S. Constitution in 1788.

New York City, uptown, Harlem. In the 1920s it was the most exciting place in the world. Poets, writers, dancers, and musicians all came together and invented a new American culture - a dazzling and revolutionary African American culture of music and poetry and art. Everyone who was anyone wanted to come to Harlem and hear the music of jazz genius Duke Ellington, the rap-like stylings of Langston Hughes, and the classical lyricism of Countee Cullen.

Survivor on Set: The Aftermath of Sexual Abuse Book 1: Survivors Have Special Needs: On Set is a brief but detailed non-fiction manual to help Film & TV producers, cast & crew get a better understanding of what its like to be a sexual abuse survivor on set & provides helpful tips & suggestions on things you can do to help create a more supportive safe space for your actors who may struggle with what we call survivor moments when everyone else is okay. We have quotes from anonymous, anonymous actress & anonymous actor speaking from real life experience.

Rachael Warren-Allen talks us through more than one hundred facts about The Simpsons, a show often considered to be the best animation of all time. Whether you’ve been a fan since the show first launched, or you’re only just now starting to enjoy the surreal humour somehow grounded in everyday life, you are sure to learn some fascinating new information about Homer, Bart and the rest of the gang.

Hip-hop music, a cultural and artistic movement that emerged in the Bronx, New York City, during the early 1970s, has evolved into a global phenomenon with far-reaching impacts on music, fashion, language, and social activism. The genre, characterized by its distinct rhythms, rhymes, and innovative sampling techniques, has transcended geographical and cultural boundaries, leaving an indelible mark on societies across the world.

The Hats We Wear is a multiculural book for children, tweens/preteens, and adults. The sole purpose of this book is to educate people in a fun way and to spark the interest and share some history behind hats, headwear, head-dressings, scarves, and caps.

Not just anyone can be a knight, and this spell-binding collection of action-packed stories from around the world will show you why. Narrated by Anthony Head, who played Giles in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Knights is the absorbing tale of young Tom of Warwick who is sent to his local castle to learn the art of knighthood. Tom's adventures, and the stories he hears from Master William about knights from many traditions, will delight and enthral young would-be-knights everywhere.

Specially designed to help you get into the Otaku culture by informing you about all the different parts of it in an informative manner, this audiobook gives accurate information about Japanese culture and will answer many of the questions you may have about the strange fandom of Otaku and what it entails.

In the 1970s a new genre of comic superhero was born: Judge Dredd. He immediately captured the imagination of millions. Hard-hitting and satirical, futuristic and violent, the infamous hero has even been turned into a major motion picture starring Sylvester Stallone. The man behind the amazing success was Pat Mills. We go deep with Mills in this interview and listen to his story and his background. Where did the Judge come from? Pat Mills spills the beans.

Die rote Linie ist überschritten, das Ultimatum des UN-Sicherheitsrates verstrichen. Allen internationalen Drohungen zum Trotz hält der Iran an seinem Programm zur Urananreicherung fest. Damit verfügt das Land zwar noch nicht über die Atombombe. In drei Jahren aber, sagen Experten, könnte es soweit sein - ein Horrorszenario, nicht nur für Israel, das Irans Präsident Achmadinedschad am liebsten "von der Landkarte tilgen" würde.

Hollywood has produced no shortage of famous movie stars, but none have been as culturally significant as John Wayne. Marion Morrison was born in a quintessentially quaint Midwestern town, but he eventually grew up to become John Wayne, the legend of the silver screen who embodied the Western frontier. History for Kids: An Illustrated Biography of John Wayne for Children looks at the iconic actor's life on and off the silver screen, from his out-sized influence to Hollywood to his outspoken views on politics.

You may know that the UK pop group One Direction broke records when they hit the US music scene. The singers' album Up All Night debuted at number one on the US Billboard charts. Want to know more about the group's singers - Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Liam Payne, Harry Styles, and Louis Tomlinson? Listen to this audiobook to learn all about 1D's amazing rise to fame!

In this new audiobook, broadcaster and music writer Alan Cross narrates the definitive history of Jonathan Richman. Cross succeeds once again in revealing the fascinating history behind the music in the same compelling way we've come to expect from his long broadcasting career.

In this new audiobook, broadcaster and music writer Alan Cross narrates the definitive history of The Killers. Cross succeeds once again in revealing the fascinating history behind the music in the same compelling way we've come to expect from his long broadcasting career.