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Python fans will need to clear a large space on their bookshelf or coffee table for The Pythons--a big, vital autobiography of the comedy troupe. This is an oral history by the six members (Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry... See more

Python fans will need to clear a large space on their bookshelf or coffee table for The Pythons--a big, vital autobiography of the comedy troupe. This is an oral history by the six members (Graham Chapman, John Cleese, Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones, and Michael Palin) from birth to--in the case of Chapman--death. We get reminisces about childhood, university days, early successes, and rich details about the landmark Flying Circus TV series and subsequent films. The voices are fresh (with expectation of Michael Palin's insightful diary entries), not just complied from earlier publications. "Due to his insistence of being inconveniently dead," Chapham's voice is heard through his longtime partner David Sherlock, his brother and sister-in-law (and some archival materials). As a whole, the six impart a refreshing ability to deal honestly with the frustrations that arose over the years and it comes out in the text even when events are recalled differently. The book is not a light... See less

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Ellen DeGeneres published her first book of comic essays, the #1 bestselling My Point...and I Do Have One, way back in 1996. Not one to rest on her laurels, the witty star of stage and screen has since dedicated her life to writing a hilarious new... See more

Ellen DeGeneres published her first book of comic essays, the #1 bestselling My Point...and I Do Have One, way back in 1996. Not one to rest on her laurels, the witty star of stage and screen has since dedicated her life to writing a hilarious new book. That book is this book. After years of painstaking, round-the-clock research, surviving on a mere twenty minutes of sleep a night, and collaborating with lexicographers, plumbers, and mathematicians, DeGeneres has crafted a book that is both easy to use and very funny. Along with her trademark ramblings, The Funny Thing Is...contains hundreds of succinct insights into her psyche, supplemented by easy-to-understand charts, graphs, and diagrams so that you'll never miss a joke. Overseeing all aspects of production, DeGeneres labored over details both significant and insignificant, including typefaces, page number placement, and which of the thousands of world languages to use. Ultimately she selected English, as it's her mother... See less

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The resolute research team at Consumer Reports has broken, melted, disabled, and jacked-up almost everything that's been offered for sale in the last few decades. If you want to know, for sure, if a product lives up to its claim, Consumer Reports... See more

The resolute research team at Consumer Reports has broken, melted, disabled, and jacked-up almost everything that's been offered for sale in the last few decades. If you want to know, for sure, if a product lives up to its claim, Consumer Reports has the answer. In addition to providing unbiased detailed analysis of goods ranging from chainsaws to televisions to washable wool sweaters, the canny staff offers common sense advice. Consider this classic, their take on the efficacy of conditioning shampoo: Shampoo is meant to be rinsed out, any conditioner in a good shampoo will go right down the drain. --Edith Sorenson See less

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The Off-Hollywood Film Guide cuts through the clutter of the thousands of films currently available on video and DVD by specifically catering to independent- and foreign-film enthusiasts. In addition to a list of essential must-see films, this guide... See more

The Off-Hollywood Film Guide cuts through the clutter of the thousands of films currently available on video and DVD by specifically catering to independent- and foreign-film enthusiasts. In addition to a list of essential must-see films, this guide includes hundreds of entries, each with brief commentary and a list of pertinent details, such as release date, cast, director, awards garnered, special DVD features, and double-feature suggestions. The listings are also cross-referenced by genre, director, actors, and country of origin. See less

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For ten years, The Onion A.V. Club—the entertainment section of the award-winning humor publication The Onion—has been interviewing entertainers and storytellers of every style and stripe. But it has always placed an emphasis on those with... See more

For ten years, The Onion A.V. Club—the entertainment section of the award-winning humor publication The Onion—has been interviewing entertainers and storytellers of every style and stripe. But it has always placed an emphasis on those with fascinating, hard-won careers, from amiable retirees and passionate visionaries to bitter, jilted, eternally warring cranks. Collecting dozens of The Onion A.V. Club’s most entertaining and candid interviews, The Tenacity Of The Cockroach offers a pop-cultural tour unlike any other.The Onion A.V. See less

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A Guide for the Video-confusedCan't decide what film to rend?Tired of wandering the aisles of your video store?Sick of searching for that one movie that perfeclty matches your mood?Then The 100 Best Films to Rent You've Never Heard Of is for... See more

A Guide for the Video-confusedCan't decide what film to rend?Tired of wandering the aisles of your video store?Sick of searching for that one movie that perfeclty matches your mood?Then The 100 Best Films to Rent You've Never Heard Of is for you.Westerns, Comedies, Romance, Sci-Fi, Drama, B&W Classics, Films Noir, Documentaries, and much more....Featuring the one and only mood guideEvery film review is preceeded by a Mood Guide, which lets you know at a glance whether a film is right for you. Are you in the mood for a Relentless Screwball Comedy? A Smart Love Story? How about a No-Nonsense, Manly Thriller?In addition to expert and entertaining film reviews, the book also includes:Additional rental selections listed by directorToll-free 800 numbers for renting and purchasing hard-to-find movies by mailThorough indexing for a quick find of any film by director, actor, or rental category.The one must-have film guide for the true movie lover! See less

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Sometimes it seems like every standup comedian worth his or her salt just has to do the book thing, and you might feel that yet another warmed-over stage routine is the last thing you need taking up valuable bookshelf space. Jon Stewart's book will... See more

Sometimes it seems like every standup comedian worth his or her salt just has to do the book thing, and you might feel that yet another warmed-over stage routine is the last thing you need taking up valuable bookshelf space. Jon Stewart's book will come as an extremely pleasant surprise. He eschews the standard standup patter and instead gives us 18 short comic essays in a variety of styles that recall the prose work of Woody Allen, only with a few more references to genitals. Stewart proves himself a remarkably nimble humorist with a sharp eye for parody, whether he's writing "A Very Hanson Christmas" or "Adolf Hitler: The Larry King Interview." HITLER: ...Larry, look, I was a bad guy. No question. I hate that Hitler. The yelling, the finger pointing, I don't know ... I was a very angry guy. KING: And this ... new Hitler? HITLER: I get up at seven, have half a melon, do the jumble in the morning paper and then let the day take me where it will.... Me!! The inventor of the... See less

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In Power Plays former Clinton advisor and Fox News Channel political analyst Dick Morris has written an instant political and historical classic for the early 21st century that mirrors and duplicates the energy and quality of an instant political and... See more

In Power Plays former Clinton advisor and Fox News Channel political analyst Dick Morris has written an instant political and historical classic for the early 21st century that mirrors and duplicates the energy and quality of an instant political and historical classic of the late 20th century. Thr other book was Chris Mathews' 1988 book, Hardball, which pulled together anecdotes and strands culled from his years working as a Congressional staffer. Critics called Hardball a modern day version of Machiavelli's The Prince, it became a best-seller, and for many years was MUST reading for anyone event remotely in a political career or studying political science. Hardball also solidified Chris Mathews' role as a superb political analyst. Now, in Power Plays, Morris offers us another book with another great title -- and the content lives up to the title. Even a person who finds politics and history a bit dull will find it hard to put this book down. Power Plays MOVES...and DELIVERS. Lucidly... See less

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Dick Morris has done it again...written an "insider's look" at the Clinton White House that runs the gamut from highly personal revelations to deeply insightful ruminations about the affect that personal beliefs and practices can have on national... See more

Dick Morris has done it again...written an "insider's look" at the Clinton White House that runs the gamut from highly personal revelations to deeply insightful ruminations about the affect that personal beliefs and practices can have on national life. As he did in the excellent REWRITING HISTORY, Morris provides fascinating details that go "behind the scenes" to reveal searing vignettes, humorous episodes, painful failures, and astute observations. Sure, Morris has a rather large ego, and some of the book is definitely self-serving. But, one gets the sense that Morris already knows that about himself, and doesn't really have anything to hide. His portrait of Bill Clinton is complex and nuanced...and devastating. For a better understanding of what happened to America in the 1990s, and how that is playing out today, read this book immediately. Comment | Was this review helpful to you? (Report this) See less

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274 of 316 people found the following review helpful: Disregard Prior Reviews, May 6, 2004 Reviewer: A reader It is funny how this book hits store shelves on May 4 and by May 5, there are about 20 reviews. I really wish that Amazon would not allow... See more

274 of 316 people found the following review helpful: Disregard Prior Reviews, May 6, 2004 Reviewer: A reader It is funny how this book hits store shelves on May 4 and by May 5, there are about 20 reviews. I really wish that Amazon would not allow this type of thing. Many of the reviews are like this line: "Haven't we heard enough of this idiot??" Sorry, but that is not a book review and political books are never reviewed fairly. The fact is, if you want to hear from someone who has known Hillary for 25+ years, as a friend and advisor, then read this book. The only other books written about (and for) Hillary were written by people who do not know her personally. Those that know her personally would not dare write a book about her. This is the same guy who helped Bill get elected and re-elected governor and president. Sure, he's out to make a buck, but every author is and maybe, just maybe this could be true. Hmmm? If you believe Hillary is nothing more than the image she projects, then... See less

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Expert advice on how to strike a fair deal and command a fair price… The Contract and Fee-Setting Guide for Consultants & Professionals No matter how knowledgeable you are in your field….No matter how great your track record….No matter how expert... See more

Expert advice on how to strike a fair deal and command a fair price… The Contract and Fee-Setting Guide for Consultants & Professionals No matter how knowledgeable you are in your field….No matter how great your track record….No matter how expert your advice or impressive your credentials … you jeopardize your client base if you do not instill every phase of your practice with a consummate professionalism. And for sharp clients, the first clear signs of such a savvy professionalism are the ability to set fees at a fair market price and offer neat, straightforward contracts with clearly delineated terms. This book teaches you, in a few days, what it traditionally took people half a lifetime to learn through trial and error. In writing it, the author drew on his more than twenty years as a business consultant, lecturer, and author to offer you tips on how to ask for and get the fees you deserve and to establish contract terms that are in the best interests of you and your clients.... See less

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Published for free-lance writers, editors, librarians & students. Articles on all aspects of writing, including lists of markets for manuscript sales.

Published for free-lance writers, editors, librarians & students. Articles on all aspects of writing, including lists of markets for manuscript sales. See less

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Feature articles, fiction, poetry, scripts, and tips on how to get published from the Writer's Digest School and Criticism Service.

Feature articles, fiction, poetry, scripts, and tips on how to get published from the Writer's Digest School and Criticism Service. See less

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