Presently at the peak of her career following her towering performance in Kill Bill Volumes 1 and 2, Uma Thurman is an intriguing paradox: the beautiful muse of Quentin Tarantino whose struggle with body dysmorphic disorder has often rendered her crippled with insecurity. The daughter of a Buddhist professor and a model, Uma enjoyed a bohemian ...
Nicole Kidman is undoubtedly the hottest female star around; her every move makes front-page headlines all over the world. A number of biographies of her former husband, Tom Cruise, have been published, but until now not one on Kidman herself. This biography will trace Nicole Kidman's steady rise from prolific child star through B-list mediocrity ...
Shamrock is a tabby kitten, with bright green eyes and tiger stripes. Mandy thinks he's very cute - but also very nosy! When Shamrock goes outside for the very first time, he soon runs into trouble ...Look out for more "Little Animal Ark" titles: "The Playful Puppy" (Feb 01), "The Midnight Mouse" (Apr 01), "The Brave Bunny" (May 01), "The Clever ...
Nicole Kidman is one of the hottest female stars around in 2003: her every move makes front page headlines all over the world. This biography traces her steady rise from prolific child star through B-list mediocrity to her current status as a critically acclaimed and hugely popular actress. Kidman toiled for years in the Hollywood wilderness, ...
Presently at the peak of her career following her towering performance in Kill Bill Vols 1 & 2, Uma Thurman is an intriguing figure: the beautiful muse of Quentin Tarantino whose struggle with body dysmorphia syndrome has often rendered her crippled with insecurity. The daughter of a Buddhist professor and a model, Uma enjoyed a bohemian ...
From her BAFTA-winning television work, such as My Beautiful Son, to her big screen debut alongside Michael Caine in Educating Rita, her starring in Billy Elliot (both of which earned her Oscar nominations) and her portrayal of Mrs Weasley in the Harry Potter films, Julie Walters has worked with some of the greatest and most diverse actors and ...
The definitive biography of the Scottish singer who graduated from The Tourists to the Eurythmics and went on to international stardom as a solo artist. The book features more than 40 interviews including with childhood and family friends.
Published to coincide with Tom Jones' 60th birthday on 7th June 2000 as well as his role in the upcoming film Agnes Brown and the recent release of his duet album Reload. From Pontypridd to Vegas and on to Glastonbury, the unchallenged magnetism of Tom Jones bridges the gap between generations. Featuring over 70 interviews including childhood ...
Despite their subject's almost obsessive privacy, the authors present a complex, living biography of the working-class girl from Aberdeen who has become a pop legend. From ex-lovers to stylists were interviewed to present the full story from childhood to the reformation of the Eurythmics. This updated edition of 2001's biography includes details ...
Led by Amy "Breezy" Hawk, a group of seventh grade girls form their own all-girl baseball team in protest of the discriminatory practices of the local baseball league.
This interactive playset and board book lets kids bring the story of Noah and the flood to life through their own dramatic use of colorful press-out characters and a panoramic backdrop of Noah's Ark.
When thirteen-year-old Crystal Joseph is chosen to dance the lead in "Sleeping Beauty" she worries about losing her friends and her position as first baseman for the Pink Parrots.
This illustrated biography follows the highs and lows of Kylie Minogue's extraordinary showbiz career. Starting with her suburban childhood in Melbourne, Australia, it recounts her years as a teenage TV star culminating in the role of feisty mechanic Charlene Mitchell, that propelled her to early fame in Neighbours. It then examines her ascent to ...
A guide to the music of George Michael and Wham! It seeks to examine every recorded song in their catalogues to date, and acts as a consumer's critical guide. Shaped like a CD box, it is designed to sit alongside the reader's existing CD collection.
The six-year-old Drew Barrymore was already an old pro by the time Spielberg handpicked her to star in E.T., having made her screen debut in a dogfood ad at the age of 11 months. But the heir to the Barrymore acting dynasty had also inherited her family's tragic legacy of substance abuse. She took her first drink at nine, progressed to marijuana ...
When twelve-year-old Terry DiSunno falls for hot shot pitcher, Iceman, it's up to the Pink Parrots, her baseball team, to help her win his heart and the game.
When thirteen-year-old Crystal Joseph is chosen to dance the lead in "Sleeping Beauty" she worries about losing her friends and her position as first baseman for the Pink Parrots.
Mandy's friend, Peter, has a new puppy, called Timmy. Mandy thinks Timmy is adorable ...but he chews things he shouldn't! Can Mandy help to find Timmy a less naughty game to play? Look out for more "Little Animal Ark" titles: "The Curious Kitten" (Mar 01), "The Midnight Mouse" (Apr 01), "The Brave Bunny" (May 01), "The Clever Cat" (Jun 01), "The ...
Julie Walters has worked with some of the greatest and most diverse actors and directors of our time. From her Oscar-nominated film debut alongside Michael Caine in "Educating Rita", to her role as London madam Cynthia Payne in "Personal Services" and her appearance in the internationally acclaimed "Billy Elliot", she is one of Britain's finest ...
Transformed over 15 years from the shy girl next-door in Neighbours to the sensuous Princess of Pop, Kylie Minogue has grown up in public, rarely shrinking from expressing candid opinions about her life and career. Here, in her own words, are Kylies thoughts on herself, her sexuality, her music, her men, being a gay icon and everything else.
Caring for Kids in Communities invites schools to consider the use of mentorship, peer support, and student leadership programs to positively support the growth and learning of all students. It presents research on successful programs spanning kindergarten through grade 12 and includes a wealth of case studies of individual programs as well as ...
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