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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	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
3	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
4	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
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	Save the Cat!: The Last Book on Screenwriting You'll Ever Need more books like this by Blake Snyder add to wishlist This ultimate insider's guide reveals the secrets that none dare admit, told by a show biz veteran who's proven that you can sell your script if you can save the cat! see all copies from £8.17! new only from £8.17!
7	Confessions of a Video Vixen more books like this by Karrine Steffans add to wishlist Once the sought-after video girl, this sexy siren has helped multi-platinum artists like Jay-Z, R Kelly and LL Cool J sell millions of albums with her sensual dancing. In a word, Karrine was H-O-T. So hot that she made as much as $2500 a day in videos and was selected by well-known film director F Gary Gray to co-star in his film, "A Man Apart", ... see all copies from £5.67! new only from £5.67! \| first editions
8	Happens Every Day: An All-Too-True Story more books like this by Isabel Gillies add to wishlist Gillies pens a fast-paced, intriguing memoir in which she is forced to come to terms with the swift destruction of her picture-perfect life after her husband leaves her for another woman--something her rival reminds her, happens every day. see all copies from £5.61! new only from £5.61! \| signed copies \| first editions
9	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 £6.84! new only from £9.36!
10	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 £12.78! new only from £14.44! \| first editions
11 view cover	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
12 view cover	The Filmmaker's Handbook: A Comprehensive Guide for the Digital Age more books like this by Steven Ascher, Edward Pincus add to wishlist The bible for filmmakers and videographers alike, this handbook highlights the techniques and technologies needed for the digital age. 143 photos. see all copies from £5.61! new only from £10.57!
13 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 £9.47! new only from £11.87! \| first editions
14 view cover	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 £10.25! new only from £12.62! \| 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	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 £13.56! new only from £13.56! \| signed copies \| first editions
17 view cover	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
18 view cover	Understanding movies more books like this by Louis Giannetti add to wishlist For undergraduate courses in Introduction to Film, Introduction to Cinema, and Film Appreciation. Understanding Movies is the best selling film text on the market! Designed to help students analyze movies with precision and technical sophistication, this book focuses on formalism-how the languages of the film (e.g., camera work, editing, ... see all copies from £4.09! new only from £19.29! \| first editions
19 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 £1.24! new only from £5.61! \| first editions
20 view cover	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 £4.49! new only from £5.61! \| signed copies \| first editions
21 view cover	The Twilight Saga: New Moon: The Official Illustrated Movie Companion more books like this by Mark Cotta Vaz add to wishlist Explore the making of the film "New Moon" in this ultimate visual companion, lavishly illustrated with full-color photos of the cast, locations, and sets. With never-before-seen images, exclusive interviews and personal stories, this guide takes fans behind the scenes with cast and crew, uncovering intimate details of the filmmaking process. see all copies from £10.52! new only from £10.52!
22 view cover	Communicate! more books like this by Rudolph F Verderber add to wishlist This text provides practical exercises and activities to aid the student. Students gain background knowledge and experience in the theory and skills of interpersonal communication, small group communication, and public speaking. To help students gain specific skills in those areas, the author uses a cumulative approach that builds in content and ... see all copies from £1.24! new only from £1.24! \| first editions
23 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
24 view cover	A Little Bit Wicked more books like this by Kristin Chenoweth (Narrator), Joni Rodgers add to wishlist In this exuberant, candid memoir, entertainer Chenoweth provides an intimate look at her life as an actress, a Christian, and a small-town girl in the big city, reflecting on how faith and family have kept her grounded in the dysfunctional rodeo of show biz. color photos. see all copies from £8.68! new only from £9.64! \| signed copies \| first editions
25 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

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