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Under the Lights and in the Dark : Untold Stories of Women’s Soccer
by Gwendolyn Oxenham
An eye-opening, cohesive collection of fascinating stories that will help bring women's soccer to the next level. Discover players across the globe, from Portland Thorns star Allie Long, who trains in an underground men's league in New York City; to English national Fara Williams, who hid her homelessness from her teammates while playing for the English national team.
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My Days: Happy and Otherwise
by Marion Ross with David Laurell
What it is: a revealing memoir by Happy Days actress Marion Ross ("Mrs. C") recalling her hardscrabble Minnesota childhood, her early career as a Hollywood outsider (her contract at Paramount wasn't renewed), and her ultimate success in television, eventually attaining status as one of the most beloved TV moms.
Read it for: Ross' warmth and optimism, much like that of her Happy Days character; insightful interviews with her castmates.
Reviewers say: "This book will please fans with its down-to-earth account of the dedicated actress behind an adored character" (Publishers Weekly).
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| Bachelor Nation: Inside the World of America's Favorite Guilty Pleasure by Amy KaufmanWhat it's about: In this dishy exposé, Amy Kaufman peeks behind the curtain of long-running reality show The Bachelor, interviewing former contestants and profiling the show's manipulative producers. Commentary from celebrity fans like Amy Schumer and Donnie Wahlberg is interspersed throughout.
About the author: Los Angeles Times entertainment reporter Kaufman is a longtime fan of the show who has hosted viewing parties and written weekly recaps, though ABC banned her from press calls for coverage deemed too negative.
Is it for you? Fans of the show -- whether conflicted or unabashed in their admiration for it -- will appreciate Kaufman's fun, fascinating perspective. |
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Star Wars insider : icons of the galaxy
by Titan Books
The making of the Star Wars saga, as told by the cast and crew. Star Wars: Icons celebrates some of the most memorable elements of the saga, whether it be timeless characters such as Princess Leia, Darth Vader and Luke Skywalker; notable scenes; or even much-loved collectibles. This collection explores iconic highlights of the saga, including interviews with Carrie Fisher and Harrison Ford and much more. Original.
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| Fire and Rain: The Beatles, Simon & Garfunkel, James Taylor, CSNY, and the Lost Story of 1970 by David BrowneWhat it's about: 1970 marked a crucial moment in rock music history, underscoring the cultural fractures of a disillusioned America. The Beatles, Simon & Garfunkel, and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young all released their final albums; the release of James Taylor’s Sweet Baby James signaled a shift to a gentler sound that would dominate the genre in the decade to come.
What sets it apart: David Browne's use of rare documents and recordings re-contextualizes a turning point in music history. |
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| Paperbacks from Hell: The Twisted History of '70s and '80s Horror Fiction by Grady HendrixWhat it is: a tongue-in-cheek survey of pulpy horror paperbacks of the 1970s and '80s, featuring insightful commentary that illuminates the cultural contexts behind publishing trends.
What's inside: Nazi leprechauns, killer embryos, ghost trains, and feral frogs, rendered in sordid detail via colorful cover art reproductions (350 in total).
Don't miss: Playful chapter titles ("Real Estate Nightmares") and subsections ("Salads of the Damned"). |
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Man on the run : Paul McCartney in the 1970s
by Tom Doyle
Featuring rarely seen family photos and based on exclusive first-hand interviews, a chronicle of Paul's McCartney's lesser-known struggles in the first decade after the Beatles' breakup discusses his reclusive life, substance abuses, arrests and efforts to launch Wings.
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Spider from Mars: My Life with Bowie
by Woody Woodmansey
What's Woody Woodmansey's connection to David Bowie? Rock fans will know right off that he was the drummer for Bowie’s 1970s backing band The Spiders From Mars, which helped launch his Ziggy Stardust persona and made him a star. Here, Woodmansey shares stories and photographs from his time with Bowie at the beginning of Bowie's career. He also shares details of the album sessions and the wild tours, eccentric characters, and rock 'n' roll excesses that ultimately drove the band apart. Fans of Woodmansey himself will also appreciate hearing about his work elsewhere, such as with his band U-Boat.
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Television series of the 1970s : essential facts and quirky details
by Vincent Terrace
Vincent Terrace presents readers with a cornucopia of information about more than seventy programs from the decade. This is not a book of opinions or essays about specific television programs but a treasure trove of facts associated with each show.
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