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1	The Glass Castle: A Memoir more books like this by Jeannette Walls Jeannette Walls's memoir revolves around her parents, who give the concept of bad parenting a whole new meaning. Her irresponsible romantic of a father was an inventor of outlandishly useless devices, and her mother, an artist, was his abettor. As the two of them dragged the family around the country on the run from creditors and from one bad idea ... see all copies from $4.00! new only from $6.95! \| first editions \| SVS
2	Da Vinci Code more books like this by Dan Brown A sequel to ANGELS & DEMONS, THE DA VINCI CODE starts off with a bang and doesn't quit, leaving the reader gasping to keep up with the twists and turns of this amazingly popular academic thriller. The naked, spread-eagled corpse of a senior curator is found in the Louvre's Grand Gallery, next to a mysterious message written in his blood. The ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
3	Memoirs of a Geisha more books like this by Arthur Golden In 1929, a poor fisherman sells his nine-year-old daughter to an elite geisha house in Kyoto. So begins the remarkable first-person account of how the lovely child, Chiyo, became the accomplished and much sought-after geisha Sayuri, with the help of a kindly mentor and despite the malice of a rival; and of how Sayuri struggled to balance ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
4	Big Russ & Me: Father and Son: Lessons of Life more books like this by Timothy J Russert NBC-TVUs senior vice Washington bureau chief and host of "Meet the Press" offers an intensely personal and charming memoir of American life in the 1950s and the special bond he shares with his fatherQthe irrepressible Big Russ. From the lessons he learned from his father and his Catholic upbringing to his passion for the Buffalo Bills and the New ... see all copies from $3.14! new only from $4.51! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
5	My Horizontal Life: A Collection of One-Night Stands more books like this by Chelsea Handler In this raucous collection of true-life stories, actress and comedian Handler recounts her time spent in the social trenches with that wild, strange, irresistible, and often gratifying beast: the one-night stand. see all copies from $9.73! new only from $9.73! \| first editions \| SVS
6	Bridges of Madison County more books like this by Robert James Waller THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY, the highly romantic tale of a roaming photographer and a lonely housewife, was Robert James Waller's first novel. Its sensitive exploration of a four-day encounter between star-crossed lovers touched hearts everywhere, and gallons of tears were shed at the sad ending. By the time its popularity began to ebb, the book ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
7	The Measure of a Man: A Spiritual Autobiography more books like this by Sidney Poitier Here, the celebrated, Oscar-winning screen actor looks back over his childhood in the Bahamas and the difficult path that led him to become a breakthrough actor in Hollywood--one of America's first successful African-American actors. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.19! \| first editions \| SVS
8	Understanding movies more books like this by Louis Giannetti Helps readers understand how the many languages of film work together to create meaning. Louis Giannetti organizes "Understanding Movies" around the key elements of filmmaking, including cintematography, Mise en Scene, movement, editing, sound, acting, drama, casting, story, screenwriting, ideology, and theory. He synthesizes every element through ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $18.70! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
9	Rosencrantz & Guildenstern are dead. more books like this by Tom Stoppard Acclaimed as a modern dramatic masterpiece, "Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead" is the fabulously inventive tale of "Hamlet" as told from the worm's-eye view of the bewildered Rosencrantz and Guildenstern, two minor characters in Shakespeare's play. In Tom Stoppard's best-known work, this Shakespearean Laurel and Hardy finally get a chance to ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.99! \| first editions \| SVS
10	Amusing Ourselves to Death: Public Discourse in the Age of Show Business more books like this by Neil Postman A brilliant powerful and important book....This is a brutal indictment Postman has laid down and, so far as I can see, an irrefutable one. --Jonathan Yardley, Washington Post Book World see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.90! \| first editions \| SVS
11 view cover	Death in the Afternoon more books like this by Ernest Hemingway Hemingway's non-fiction account of bullfighting as an art form reflects his fascination with the ritual of it, and with death and violence. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $4.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	Screenplay: The Foundations of Screenwriting more books like this by Syd Field Here are easily understood guidelines to make film writing accessible to novices and to help practiced writers improve their scripts. Syd Field pinpoints the structural and stylistic elements to every good screenplay. He presents a step-by-step, comprehensive technique for writng the script that will succeed: How do you collaborate successfully ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.55! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	Confessions of a Video Vixen more books like this by Karrine Steffans (Read by) Hip-hop video dancer Karrine Steffans' tell-all autobiography is a litany of sexual favors and conquests, drug-induced ecstasy, and often horrifying physical and mental ill-treatment. Steffans is liberated from her sadistic mom in her early teens, but, after embarking on a career as a stripper in Phoenix, she swiftly descends into the mother of ... see all copies from $4.98! new only from $8.26! \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World more books like this by Bob Sehlinger This "unofficial" (i.e. unbiased) assessment of Disney World, updated for 2002, offers concise descriptions of its various theme parks, along with area hotels, for the visitor. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
15 view cover	My Friend Leonard more books like this by James Frey In this sequel to A MILLION LITTLE PIECES, in which he chronicled his addictions, James Frey writes about a friend he met in rehab, a former gangster named Leonard. An exploration of trust and friendship and what they can mean, especially to someone in crisis, MY FRIEND LEONARD is also a tender and compelling portrait of an extraordinary person. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	The Camino: A Journey of the Spirit more books like this by Shirley MacLaine (Read by) The famous actress and best-selling writer takes a 500-mile spiritual journey in Spain during which she learns of past lives (and loves) and of the ancient civilizations of Atlantis and Lemuria. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.95! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
17 view cover	Technical Manual and Dictionary of Classical Ballet more books like this by Gail Grant From adagio to voyage, over 800 steps, movements, poses, and concepts are fully defined. A pronunciation guide and cross-references to alternate names for similar steps and positions also included. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.32! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	An Actor Prepares more books like this by Constantin Stanislavski, Elizabeth Reynolds Hapgood (Translator) The first volume of Stanislavski's enduring trilogy on the art of acting defines the "System", a means of mastering the craft of acting and of stimulating the actor's individual creativeness and imagination. see all copies from $8.00! new only from $16.87! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
19 view cover	Story : substance, structure, style and the principles of screenwriting more books like this by Robert McKee Robert McKee's screenwriting workshops have earned him an international reputation for inspiring novices, refining works in progress, and putting major screenwriting careers back on track. In "Story", McKee expands on the concepts he teaches in his seminars, providing readers with the most comprehensive, integrated explanation of the craft of ... see all copies from $16.95! new only from $19.26! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
20 view cover	Trainspotting more books like this by Irvine Welsh An authentic, unrelenting, and strangely exhilarating episodic portrait of young addicts in Edinburgh. Rents, Sick Boy, Mother Superior, Swanney, Spuds, and Seeker are as unforgettable a clutch of junkies, rude boys, and psychos as are ever likely to be found in fiction. see all copies from $3.44! new only from $6.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	Cider House Rules more books like this by John Irving Wilbur Larch is an abortionist at St. Cloud's orphanage who, in addition to doing his job humanely and conscientiously, struggles with his relationship with his apprentice and adopted son, Homer Wells. The debate over abortion is an important aspect of this novel, in which both sides are presented with sympathy. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
22 view cover	Ball Four more books like this by Jim Bouton This classic baseball memoir and behind-the-scenes tell-all upset the hero-worshiping press, public, and officials of Major League Baseball when it was first published in the early 1970s--but it has been a perennial seller ever since. Its anecdotes of fellow players on and off the field are filled with humor and the love of the game, and it makes ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.81! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
23 view cover	Theatrical Design and Production: An Introduction to Scene Design and Construction more books like this by J Michael Gillette This is a comprehensive survey of the technical and design aspects of play production, including scene design and construction, lighting, sound, costume, and makeup. Health and safety precautions for the backstage crew appear throughout in boxes labeled “Safety Tips,” and “Design Inspiration” boxes show how professional designers create the ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $21.45! \| first editions
24 view cover	The Sopranos Family Cookbook more books like this by Artie Bucco (Compiled by), Allen Rucker, Michele Scicolone Featuring fabulous Southern Italian recipes, photos, and lore from HBO's hit show, this cookbook will have millions of fans eating like America's favorite mob family. The history of Neapolitan cuisine is included plus 100 recipes created with the characters in mind. see all copies from $3.89! new only from $11.43! \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	Communication: Making Connections more books like this by William J Seiler, Melissa L Beall This popular, comprehensive introduction to speech communication skillfully blends theory, current research and skills, while emphasizing the connections between communication and our daily lives. Unique in its integrated "connections" theme and streamlined pedagogy, this book introduces the basic principles of public speaking, interpersonal ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $10.00! \| first editions \| SVS

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