Larger Than Life

Author : Maria Sherman
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 291 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2020-07-21
Category : Music
ISBN : 9780762468904

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Larger Than Life by Maria Sherman Pdf

This nostalgic, fully-illustrated history of boy bands -- written by culture critic and boy band stan Maria Sherman -- is a must-have for diehard fans of the genre and beyond. The music, the fans, the choreography, the clothes, the merch, the hair. Long after Beatlemania came and went, a new unstoppable boy band era emerged. Fueled by good looks and even greater hooks, the pop phenomenon that dominated the '80s, '90s, and 2000s has left a long-lasting mark on culture, and it's time we celebrate it. Written by super fan Maria Sherman for stans and curious parties alike, Larger Than Life is the definitive guide to boy bands, delivered with a mix of serious obsession and tongue-in-cheek humor. Larger Than Life begins with a brief history of male vocal groups, spotlighting The Beatles, the Jackson 5, and Menudo before diving into the building blocks of these beloved acts in "Boy Bands 101." She also focuses on artists like New Edition, New Kids on the Block, Backstreet Boys, *NSYNC, One Direction, and BTS before ending with an interrogation into the future of boy bands. Included throughout are Tiger Beat-inspired illustrations, capsule histories of the swoon-iest groups, in-depth investigations into one-hit wonders, and sidebars dedicated to conspiracy theories, dating, in-fighting, haters, fan fiction, fashion (Justin and Britney in denim, of course), and so much more. Informative, affectionate, funny, and never, ever fan-shaming, Larger Than Life is the first and only text of its kind: the ultimate celebration of boy bands and proof that this once maligned music can never go unappreciated.

Author : Jodi Picoult
Publisher : Ballantine Books
Page : 78 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2014-08-04
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780553392104

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Larger Than Life (Novella) by Jodi Picoult Pdf

From Jodi Picoult, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Storyteller and My Sister’s Keeper, comes a gripping and beautifully written novella, now available exclusively as an eBook. Set in the wilds of Africa, Larger Than Life introduces Alice, the unforgettable character at the center of Picoult’s anticipated new novel, Leaving Time. A researcher studying memory in elephants, Alice is fascinated by the bonds between mother and calf—the mother’s powerful protective instincts and her newborn’s unwavering loyalty. Living on a game reserve in Botswana, Alice is able to view the animals in their natural habitat—while following an important rule: She must only observe and never interfere. Then she finds an orphaned young elephant in the bush and cannot bear to leave the helpless baby behind. Thinking back on her own childhood, and on her shifting relationship with her mother, Alice risks her career to care for the calf. Yet what she comes to understand is the depth of a parent’s love. Praise for Jodi Picoult “Picoult is a skilled wordsmith, and she beautifully creates situations that not only provoke the mind but touch the flawed souls in all of us.”—The Boston Globe “Picoult is a rare writer who delivers book after book, a winning combination of the literary and the commercial.”—Entertainment Weekly “Jodi Picoult’s novels do not gather dust on the bedside table. They are gobbled up quickly and the readers want more.”—Los Angeles Times

Author : Dandi Daley Mackall
Publisher : Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
Page : 175 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781496414298

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Larger-Than-Life Lara by Dandi Daley Mackall Pdf

In this unforgettable story, a new girl in school transforms an entire class.192 pp.

Author : Belinda Lee,Juleen Shaw
Publisher : Marshall Cavendish International Asia Pte Ltd
Page : 235 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2015-11-15
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9789814721530

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Larger than Life: Celebrating The Human Spirit by Belinda Lee,Juleen Shaw Pdf

Award winning television actress and host Belinda Lee has travelled the world in the course of her work. The bilingual thespian has met many remarkable individuals who have embraced the road less trodden and left the rat race. They volunteer their time in unusual social causes including building schools, rescuing street children and helping those suffering from the ravages of war. This collection of heart-warming stories introduces readers to these amazing people who celebrate the human spirit and restore your faith in the good of humanity.

Author : Adele Parks
Publisher : Hachette UK
Page : 449 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2012-03-29
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780755394555

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Larger than Life by Adele Parks Pdf

From Adele Parks, No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Just My Luck, comes an unputdownable novel of finding out what it truly means to find the love of your life . . . Don't miss Adele's latest gripping novel, Both of You, out now! And look for One Last Secret, coming soon. Acclaim for Adele's compelling, twisty and acutely observed novels: 'Tightly plotted, brilliantly conceived and totally gripping' Lisa Jewell 'Twisty, unputdownable and utterly engrossing' Jenny Colgan 'Brilliant storyline, great characters, very clever, loved it!' B A Paris 'Addictive and perceptive' Lucy Atkins ............................................ TRUE LOVE IS ALWAYS WORTH THE WAIT . . . ISN'T IT? Georgina has been in love with Hugh since she was eighteen. Tall, handsome and career driven, he's everything she ever wanted - but totally out of her league. Oh, and married. Over the years, Georgina transformed herself into what she hoped Hugh would see as the ideal woman. And it paid off. At thirty-two she now has the career, the body, and at last, the man she's always desired. But her dream come true hits shaky ground when she falls pregnant. Already-father-of-two Hugh isn't overjoyed, and as Georgina grows bigger, so does the distance between them. And with the clock ticking to her baby's arrival, Georgina has to ask herself - who is the real love of her life? ............................................ What readers are saying about Larger Than Life: 'Her most sophisticated novel yet' 'Really funny and honest . . . made me laugh out loud in places and feel thoughtful in others. Brilliant story' 'What an excellent read. Another book that I just could not put down. A real page turner, I promise you' More praise for Adele Parks: Dark, funny and observant' Cosmopolitan 'Guaranteed to keep you hooked until the end' She magazine 'Deliciously down to earth' The Times 'Wonderfully absorbing' Stylist 'Will captivate you from the first page' Closer

Author : Richard Schickel,George Perry
Publisher : Running Press Adult
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2009-10-06
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0762436883

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Bette Davis by Richard Schickel,George Perry Pdf

“Until you're known in my profession as a monster, you're not a star,” Bette Davis once said. Let's just say in Hollywood she was considered the ultimate star. The Academy Award-winning actress was one of the movies' most riveting and volatile personalities both on and off the screen. She comes to life in the pages of this lavish, fully illustrated tribute produced in conjunction with her estate. Bette Davis remains one of the most acclaimed and well-known stars in the history of film. Breaking new ground for women, she was a fighter who took on the Hollywood establishment at the drop of a dime. She reveled in lifelong feuds (such as with arch nemesis and co-star Joan Crawford). She was a mother, wife, and friend. She was also a no-nonsense New Englander who happened to have more talent than the movies seemed able to contain. Her personality leapt off the screen and earned her an unprecedented number of high-profile nominations and awards for her work in films like Jezebel, Dark Victory, All About Eve, and Whatever Happened to Baby Jane? As the epitaph on Davis's tombstone reads, “She did it the hard way.” Through a biography, comprehensive filmography, and hundreds of rare photos, readers will find out why.

Author : Robert Allen Cherry
Publisher : Triumph Books (IL)
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Basketball players
ISBN : 1572436727

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Wilt by Robert Allen Cherry Pdf

At once authoritative and entertaining, "Wilt" is the first standard biography about this American legend--the unique and unforgettable Wilt Chamberlain, one of the 20th-century's greatest and most controversial athletes. Two 8-page photo inserts.

Author : Fernando Pessoa
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 481 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2006-04-04
Category : Poetry
ISBN : 9781440627002

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A Little Larger Than the Entire Universe by Fernando Pessoa Pdf

The largest and richest English-language volume of poetry from “the greatest twentieth-century writer you have never heard of” (Los Angeles Times) Edited, Translated, and with an Introduction by Richard Zenith, the author of the Pulitzer Prize finalist Pessoa: A Biography A Penguin Classic Writing obsessively in French, English, and Portuguese, poet Fernando Pessoa (1888–1935) left a prodigious body of work, much of it credited to three “heteronyms”―Alberto Caeiro, Ricardo Reis, and Alvaro de Campos―alter egos with startlingly different styles, points of view, and biographies. Offering a unique sampling of his most famous voices, this collection features Pessoa’s major, best-known works and several stunning poems that have come to light only in this century, including his long, highly autobiographical swan song. Featuring a rich body of work that has never before been translated into English, this is the finest introduction available to the stunning breadth of Pessoa’s genius.

Author : Debbie Dadey
Publisher : Walker & Company
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0802786812

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Will Rogers by Debbie Dadey Pdf

In this tall tale, the legendary Will Rogers is so good with his lasso that he ropes the whole earth and creates the equator and on the rebound hollows out the Grand Canyon. Includes biographical information about the real Will Rogers.

Author : Sam Hughes
Publisher : Watson-Guptill Publications
Page : 102 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 0823083594

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'N Sync - Larger Than Life by Sam Hughes Pdf

This timely tribute to the popular boy-band features inside scoop on the band's tours, profiles on each member and 80 photos. Illustrations.

Author : Ken Romain
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 510 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Conglomerate corporations
ISBN : UCAL:B3678242

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Larger Than Life by Ken Romain Pdf

Author : Anne Quirk
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2021-07-27
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781324015543

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Larger than Life by Anne Quirk Pdf

An accessible, informed, and timely biography of Lyndon Johnson that centers his life and presidency around the passage of the Voting Rights Act. Keenly known for both his triumphs and his failures, Lyndon B. Johnson was one of the most complex and compelling presidents in US history. Anne Quirk’s biography alternates between chapters that follow LBJ’s childhood in rural Texas learning politics from his parents, his time teaching Mexican American students at a small-town school, and his days in Congress as majority leader and as vice president; and chapters that cover his work alongside civil rights leaders and the passage of the Voting Rights Act. An epilogue discusses the Supreme Court’s 2013 ruling that struck down key portions of the act. With engaging storytelling, Quirk paints a rich portrait of Johnson’s presidency, celebrating the accomplishments of his Great Society programs while refusing to shy away from his catastrophic decisions regarding Vietnam and the summer riots of 1967. Larger Than Life presents striking parallels to today’s political arena: an outsize character presiding over a divided nation—but to different ends.

Author : R. Barton Palmer
Publisher : Rutgers University Press
Page : 295 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780813547664

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Larger Than Life by R. Barton Palmer Pdf

A Volume in the Star Decades: American Culture/American Cinema series, edited by Adrienne L. McLean and Murray Pomerance --Book Jacket.

Author : Cynthia Elyce Rubin,Morgan Williams
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 140 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 1990
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : UOM:39015018863467

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Larger Than Life by Cynthia Elyce Rubin,Morgan Williams Pdf

Exaggeration to prove a point is the foundation of America's storytelling heritage. The photographic postcard originated as a visual format for the time-honored tall tale in the Midwest. This amusing volume on the tall-tale postcard captures many facets of life in turn-of-the-century, small-town America and vividly bears witness to a unique form of creativity. 150 illustrations.

Author : Mark Covern
Publisher : Mark Covern
Page : 300 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2019-03-15
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1732964963

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Larger Than Life: Defeating the Challenges of Your Giant Penis (and Any Other Big Problem) by Mark Covern Pdf

Millions of men, women, and people of all genders suffer in silence from the difficult and unexpected problems that arise from having an enormous penis. This book reveals the blueprint for a practical and enlightening approach to live a fulfilling and incredible life that is much larger than the reader's large penis. Explore the incredible stories of Mark Covern (an owner of a shockingly large penis) and many of his devoted followers. Discover how well-endowed people from all walks of life have learned to overcome adversity and reach their true spiritual potential. Uncover practical tools and techniques to defeat the problems of your own large penis and any other big problem in your life. See how the ideas in this book work for your own Journey of Greatness. This groundbreaking self-help program will change your life even if you do not have a large penis or do not have any penis at all.