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1	A Bold Fresh Piece of Humanity more books like this by Bill O'Reilly add to wishlist In his most intimate book yet, Bill O'Reilly goes back in time to examine the people, places, and experiences that launched him on his journey from being a working-class kid to an immensely influential television personality and bestselling author. see all copies from £5.89! new only from £12.58! \| first editions
2	High on Arrival more books like this by MacKenzie Phillips add to wishlist The former teen star of "One Day at a Time" reveals her shocking, moving story about growing up in a legendary rock-and-roll family, the personal demons and addictions she has battled, and her struggle to find redemption and peace. see all copies from £12.27! new only from £12.47! \| first editions
3	American on Purpose: The Improbable Adventures of an Unlikely Patriot more books like this by Craig Ferguson (Read by) add to wishlist To numb the pain of failure, Ferguson found comfort in drugs and alcohol, addictions that eventually led to an aborted suicide attempt. (He forgot to do it when someone offered him a beer). But his story has a happy ending: in 1993, the washed up Ferguson washed up in the United States, which from the age of 7 he had always seen as a beacon of ... see all copies from £6.28! new only from £6.28! \| signed copies \| first editions
4	Amusing Ourselves to Death: Public Discourse in the Age of Show Business more books like this by Neil Postman add to wishlist 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 £5.61! new only from £8.14! \| first editions
5	Losing It: And Gaining My Life Back One Pound at a Time more books like this by Valerie Bertinelli add to wishlist Losing It is popular actress, Jenny Craig spokeswoman, and America's sweetheart Valerie Bertinelli's headline-making account of her complicated past and how she took control of her own life to gain self-esteem and happiness. see all copies from £4.55! new only from £4.55! \| first editions
6	Official Book Club Selection: A Memoir According to Kathy Griffin more books like this by Kathy Griffin add to wishlist Refreshingly candid, unflinchingly honest, and full of hilarious Did she really say that? moments, "Official Book Club Selection" dishes about what really happens on the road, away from the cameras, and at the star party after the show. see all copies from £11.84! new only from £12.62! \| signed copies \| first editions
7	The Measure of a Man: A Spiritual Autobiography more books like this by Sidney Poitier (Read by) add to wishlist 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 £4.48! new only from £5.61! \| signed copies \| first editions
8	Time of My Life more books like this by Patrick Swayze (Read by), Lisa Niemi add to wishlist Veteran actor Swayze recounts much more than his struggle with stage IV pancreatic cancer. In vivid detail, he describes his Texas upbringing, his personal struggles, his commercial success, and the soul mate who's stood by his side through it all: his wife, writer and director Lisa Niemi. see all copies from £11.83! new only from £12.51! \| first editions
9	Story: Substance, Structure, Style, and the Principles of Screenwriting more books like this by Robert McKee add to wishlist 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 £12.81! new only from £14.44! \| first editions
10	Born Standing Up: A Comic's Life more books like this by Steve Martin add to wishlist In the mid-seventies, Steve Martin exploded on to the comedy scene. By 1978, he was the biggest concert draw in the history of stand-up. In 1981 he quit forever. This book is, in his own words, the story of "why I did stand-up and why I walked away." Emmy and Grammy Award winner, author of the acclaimed New York Times bestsellers Shopgirl and The ... see all copies from £4.50! new only from £4.50! \| signed copies \| first editions
11 view cover	The Writer's Journey: Mythic Structure for Writers more books like this by Christopher Vogler add to wishlist This updated and revised third edition provides new insights and observations from Vogler's ongoing work on mythology's influence on stories, movies, and man himself. The previous two editons of this book have sold over 180,000 units, making this book a 'classic' for screenwriters, writers, and novelists see all copies from £6.53! new only from £9.36!
12 view cover	Star Wars: The Complete Visual Dictionary more books like this by David West Reynolds, Ph.D., James Luceno, Alex Ivanov (Photographer) add to wishlist "Star Wars Complete Visual Dictionary" is a complete, comprehensive overview of the Prequel movies (Episodes I-III) and the Trilogy (Episodes IV-VI). This is the definitive photographic guide to the entire Star Wars saga. see all copies from £14.40! new only from £16.83!
13 view cover	1001 Movies You Must See Before You Die more books like this by Stephen Jay Schneider (Editor) add to wishlist This special edition of the acclaimed film reference guide is packed with virtually everything movie-lovers need to know about the films they simply must see. Schneider and his team of writers have brought the book up to date by including the most memorable movies released during the past five years. see all copies from £6.73! new only from £7.39!
14 view cover	How to Make Love Like a Porn Star: A Cautionary Tale more books like this by Jenna Jameson, Neil Strauss add to wishlist Adult movie star Jenna Jameson's nearly 600-page autobiography (in publishing, as in porn, size obviously matters) begins at puberty with, appropriately enough, the onset of her breasts and pubic hair. She immediately starts dressing "like a hoochie mama," and turning heads all over Las Vegas. With a family relationship that can safely be ... see all copies from £11.21! new only from £13.56! \| signed copies \| first editions
15 view cover	The Screenwriter's Bible: A Complete Guide to Writing, Formatting, and Selling Your Script more books like this by David Trottier add to wishlist In this layman's guide to creating a Hollywood masterpiece, a script consultant covers the fundamental principles of screenplay writing--including how to develop interesting characters, compelling situations, and clever dialogue--and provides business advice for submitting scripts to studio executives. see all copies from £5.61! new only from £14.02! \| first editions
16 view cover	Slobbering Love Affair: The True (and Pathetic) Story of the Torrid Romance Between Barack Obama and the Mainstream Media more books like this by Bernard Goldberg add to wishlist Do the mainstream media have a liberal bias? Sure they do, everyone knows that, says CBS veteran and New York Times bestselling author Bernard Goldberg. But the media crossed an important line in the 2008 presidential race, moving from their usual unthinking liberal bias to crass partisanship of the crudest kind, practically acting as spin doctors ... see all copies from £9.39! new only from £11.87! \| first editions
17 view cover	Short Guide to Writing about Film more books like this by Timothy Corrigan add to wishlist This practical guide addresses how to write effective and perceptive essays about film - a fundamental requirement of any course involving film history or criticism. It first explains why writing about cinema can be such an interesting activity, and then discusses the various stages in the writing process specific to film studies - taking notes on ... see all copies from £5.61! new only from £5.61! \| first editions
18 view cover	Mao's Last Dancer more books like this by Li Cunxin add to wishlist The international bestselling memoir of a world-renowned artist's defection from China to America. see all copies from £4.33! new only from £4.33! \| signed copies \| first editions
19 view cover	In the blink of an eye : a perspective on film editing. more books like this by Walter Murch add to wishlist In the Blink of an Eye is celebrated film editor Walter Murch's vivid, multifaceted, thought-provoking essay on film editing. Starting with what might be the most basic editing question - Why do cuts work? - Murch treats the reader to a wonderful ride through the aesthetics and practical concerns of cutting film. Along the way, he offers his ... see all copies from £5.94! new only from £5.94!
20 view cover	To Reach the Clouds: My High Wire Walk Between the Twin Towers more books like this by Philippe Petit add to wishlist French artist Philippe Petit made news in 1974 when he rigged steel cable across the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York City and made several trips across. Here he tells of his detailed planning and execution of his illegal act, and documents his feat in words and pictures. Illustrated with over 140 photos and drawings. see all copies from £4.66! new only from £4.66! \| first editions
21 view cover	Public Speaking: An Audience-Centered Approach more books like this by Steven A Beebe add to wishlist This top-selling public speaking text continues to be an excellent choice for introductory public speaking courses in both 2- and 4-year colleges and universities. Public Speaking: An Audience-Centered Approach serves as a foundation in speechmaking as it guides students through every step of the process and narrows the gap between the classroom ... see all copies from £5.61! new only from £6.20! \| first editions
22 view cover	Rebel Without a Crew: Or How a 23-Year-Old Filmmaker with $7,000 Became a Hollywood Player more books like this by Robert Rodriguez add to wishlist The film-maker Robert Rodriguez describes how he made "El Mariachi" for $7000, demonstrating many ways in which a film-maker can do for nothing what professionals spend thousands of dollars doing without a second thought. see all copies from £3.86! new only from £9.04! \| first editions
23 view cover	Communication Between Cultures more books like this by Larry A Samovar add to wishlist Provides students with an understanding and appreciation of different cultures and the practical skills for improving their communication with people from other cultures. The book includes numerous compelling examples that force students to examine their own assumptions and cultural biases. It is divided into four interrelated parts: Part I ... see all copies from £1.24! new only from £1.24! \| first editions
24 view cover	History of the theatre more books like this by Oscar Gross Brockett add to wishlist First published in 1968, History of the Theatre is the most comprehensive and widely used survey of theatre history. The eighth edition retains all of the traditional features that have made History of the Theatre a classic for over thirty years, including over 530 photos and illustrations, useful maps, and the expertise of Oscar Brockett, one of ... see all copies from £5.61! new only from £19.69! \| first editions
25 view cover	Appetite for Life: The Biography of Julia Child more books like this by Noel Riley Fitch add to wishlist Now in paperback, the first biography of Julia Child, the American icon who defied conventions of food and femininity and who revolutionized the way America cooks. of photos. see all copies from £8.98! new only from £10.48!

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