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Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"Longtime Jeopardy! host and television icon Alex Trebek reflects on his life and career"--Dust jacket.
"Since debuting as the host of Jeopardy! in 1984, Alex Trebek has been something like a family member to millions of television viewers, bringing entertainment and education into their homes five nights a week. Last year, he made the stunning announcement that he had been diagnosed with stage four pancreatic cancer. What followed was an incredible...
Author
Publisher
Life Drawn, an imprint of Humanoids, Inc
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
An illustrated biographical tale that follows Hollywood revolutionary Rod Serling's rise to fame in the Golden Age of Television, and his descent into his personal Twilight Zone. We recognize Rod Serling as our sharply dressed, cigarette-smoking tour guide of The Twilight Zone, but the entertainment business once regarded him as the "Angry Young Man" of Television. Before he became the revered master of science fiction, Rod Serling was a just a writer...
Author
Publisher
Phoenix Books
Pub. Date
©2007
Language
English
Description
Presents the life of the celebrity model, describing her rise to fame as a Playboy Playmate of the Year, her controversial marriage to a Texas billionaire sixty years her senior, her legal fight to inherit his estate, and the loss of her son, five monthsbefore her own tragic death at thirty-nine.
Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
If you're a fan of Jonathan and Drew's hit shows -- Property Brothers, Brother vs. Brother, Property Brothers at Home, and Buying and Selling -- you probably think you know the guys pretty well. But in true Scott brother form, it's what you find once you knock the walls down that will surprise you most: The raw vulnerability of two driven brothers, each robbed of his fondest dream before fate, perseverance, and the power of two rebuilt something even...
Author
Publisher
Worthy Publishing
Pub. Date
2021
Language
English
Description
"TLC's Counting On stars Jeremy and Jinger Vuolo share their love story, a behind-the-scenes glimpse into their lives together, and the hope that drives them every day. Jinger Vuolo did not have what you'd call a typical childhood. The sixth child of Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar's nineteen, she grew up with the bright lights of television crews in her home, filming the hit TLC show 19 Kids and Counting. Jinger has always been a fan favorite, and now...
Author
Language
English
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Description
"Carmen Rita Wong-media entrepreneur, former national television host, author and advice columnist-has always craved a sense of belonging. First, in a warm room full of Black and brown Latina women cheering on her dancing during her childhood in Harlem. Then, among the almost exclusively white playgrounds of New Hampshire, after her mother married her stepfather, Charlie, who seemed to be the ideal of the white American dad. She had always believed...
Author
Publisher
HarperCollins Español
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
Español
Description
"The impossible true story of one woman's fight to see her dreams realized--with advice for all women trying to find independence-from daytime television host and Latina superstar"--
"La vida de Rosie Mercado ha sido todo menos fácil: ¿cómo es posible que haya tenido tres relaciones fallidas y dado a luz a tres hijos a solas? ¿Qué había hecho ella para merecerlo? En su peor momento, llegó a pesar más de ciento ochenta kilos tras toda una...
Author
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Fox & Friends meteorologist Janice Dean explains how she purposefully finds the silver lining in every cloud, no matter what challenge she faces. Janice is well-known for the infectious joy she brings to segments on Fox & Friends, no matter the weather. Yet many of her fans know there's more to her story than blizzards that are brewing or National Pancake Day celebrations. In this honest yet optimistic book, Janice reveals obstacles she's faced that...
Author
Publisher
Thomas Dunne Books, St. Martin's Press
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
"In one way or another, Donald Trump has been a topic of conversation in America for almost forty years. No one in the world of business-not Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, or Warren Buffett-has been as famous as Trump for as long. First associated with high-profile real estate development in 1970s Manhattan, his name has since become synonymous with success defined by wealth and luxury. What does one make of a grown man who, when he argues with women, stoops...
Author
Publisher
Gallery Books
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
Teresa Giudice, star of The Real Housewives of New Jersey, has seen it all, but nothing -- not even Real Housewives scandals -- could compare to the media firestorm that ensued after she was convicted on federal fraud charges. The infamous, fun-loving Jersey mom of four was sentenced to fifteen months in the same prison where Piper Kerman -- the real-life inspiration behind Orange Is the New Black -- did her time. Her tiny prison cubicle in Connecticut...
Author
Publisher
Ballantine Books
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
America's favorite self-taught cook opens up about the most memorable moments of her life in this candid memoir-inspired cookbook featuring more than 125 all-new recipes.
As her fiftieth birthday approached, Ray started thinking, not just about what to make for dinner, but how her passion for food and feeding people developed over a lifetime. Here she opens up about her family, and how they instilled in her a strong work ethic, problem solving skills,...
Author
Publisher
Howard Books
Pub. Date
2013.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 7
Language
English
Description
You know him from the hit A&E show "Duck Dynasty." Now you can enjoy Uncle Si's tall tales, crazy exploits, and quirky one-liners in one raucous collection. Uncle Si has a limitless supply of stories about his childhood, duck hunting adventures, his days in Vietnam, and everything in between. Now the best of those tales are gathered into this roaring book. And as Uncle Si recounts his outlandish tales, he weaves in an up-close look into his personal...
Author
Publisher
Howard Books
Pub. Date
2013.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 9
Language
English
Description
"This no-holds-barred autobiography chronicles the remarkable life of Phil Robertson, the original Duck Commander and Duck Dynasty star, from early childhood through the founding of a family business. Life was always getting in the way of Phil Robertson's passion for duck hunting. An NFL-bound quarterback, Phil made his mark on Louisiana Tech University in the 1960s by playing football and completing his college career with a master's degree in English....
94) Rachel Maddow
Author
Publisher
Thomas Dunne Books
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"The first biography of the most popular anchor in cable news. Rachel Maddow has beaten the odds in a way that's novel in today's America: she uses her brain. In a world of banal and opinionated sound bites, she regularly crushes Sean Hannity's ratings thanks to her deeply researched reports. And in our highly polarized world, Maddow amiably engages the staunchest conservatives, while never hesitating to expose their light-on-facts defenses. As a...
Author
Publisher
Gallery Books, an imprint of Simon & Shuster
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"For the first time, discover the unedited truth about the Duggars, the traditional Christian family that captivated the nation on TLC's hit show 19 Kids and Counting. Jill Duggar and her husband Derick are finally ready to share their story, revealing the secrets, manipulation, and intimidation behind the show that remained hidden from their fans. Jill and Derick knew a normal life wasn't possible for them. As a star on the popular TLC reality show...
Author
Publisher
Howard Books, a division of Simon & Schuster, Inc
Pub. Date
2014.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 11
Language
English
Description
"Matriarch Miss Kay, Korie, Missy, Jessica, and Lisa Robertson speak out in this insightful book about their roles in the crazy Robertson family and the core values that make this family work. Fans of Duck Dynasty already know that the women behind the men with the beards know their own minds and know how and when to speak out to their men. But this insightful book will give readers a look into what goes on behind the scenes and the real character...
Author
Pub. Date
[2015]
Language
English
Formats
Description
A spontaneous decision at age twenty-one transformed small-town Oregon girl Holly Sue Cullen into Holly Madison, Hugh Hefner's #1 girlfriend. But like Alice's journey into Wonderland, after Holly plunged down the rabbit hole, what seemed like a fairytale life inside the Playboy Mansion -- including A-list celebrity parties and her own #1-rated television show for four years -- quickly devolved into an oppressive routine of strict rules, manipulation,...
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Language
English
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Description
Everyone has an inner nerd just waiting to be awakened by the right passion. Bill Nye will help you find yours. Here Bill shows you how to develop critical thinking skills and create change, using his "everything all at once" approach that leaves no stone unturned. Whether addressing climate change, the future of our society as a whole, personal success, or stripping away the mystery of fire walking, there are certain strategies that get results:...
Author
Publisher
Gallery Books
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
"She's the brutally honest breath of fresh air on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, known for her dramatic divorce, her barely-there clothing, and her inability to keep her mouth shut. So why should she change now? Brandi Glanville tells all in this hilarious, no-holds-barred memoir. Fans have been waiting for Brandi's scoop on one of the biggest divorces of the decade, since her husband of eight years abandoned her and their two sons to marry...
Author
Publisher
W Publishing Group, an imprint of Thomas Nelson
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
The four-time Emmy Award-winning "Today" host draws on personal experience to counsel women on how to navigate life-changing milestones while speaking out and staying true to oneself
Gifford has experienced decades in the spotlight and seasons of personal darkness. Here she celebrates the truth that each of us can let go of what holds us back, and embrace what lies ahead. In hearing God's loving call, we can toss out every "I can't!" and start imagining...
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