The first, authorized biographical tribute to Charles Pierce, the foremost "male actress" of the 20th Century. Born in 1926, Pierce went from playing small gay clubs in San Francisco to international acclaim. His send ups of icons Bette Davis, Mae West, Tallulah Bankhead, Carol Channing, Katharine Hepburn, and Joan Crawford garnered him fans across the globe and lifelong friendships with Hollywood celebrities like "Golden Girls" star Bea Arthur. Pierce also enjoyed a TV and film career, no...

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.This book offers an evidence-based approach to reducing dopamine intake and improving mental clarity, productivity, and creativity.Gleaned from insights and studies by the leading experts in neuroscience and psychology, this book showcases effective strategies for identifying and reducing sources of excessive dopamine, including screen time, sugar, caffeine, and other addictive substances.In this...

On October 26, 1909, the Korean patriot An Chunggun assassinated the Japanese statesman Ito Hirobumi in Harbin, China. More than a century later, the ramifications of An’s daring act continue to reverberate across East Asia and beyond. This volume explores the abiding significance of An, his life, and his written work, most notably On Peace in the East (Tongyang p’yonghwaron), from a variety of perspectives, especially historical, legal, literary, philosophical, and political. The ways in ...

In "The Norsk Nightingale; Being the Lyrics of a 'Lumberyack,'" William Frederick Kirk presents a captivating exploration of the cultural and emotional landscape of Scandinavian lumberjacks in America. The book features lyrical poetry infused with the rustic charm of rural life, blending vivid imagery with folkloric elements that reflect both the struggles and joys of these laborers. Through a series of poignant verses, Kirk captures the essence of camaraderie amidst the challenges of hard...

The Complete Works of Frances Hodgson Burnett (Illustrated Edition) gathers the fiction of a writer whose range extends from beloved children's classics such as The Secret Garden, A Little Princess, and Little Lord Fauntleroy to novels and stories attentive to class, gender, inheritance, and moral imagination. Burnett's prose combines Victorian sentiment, social observation, and fairy-tale transformation, often placing vulnerable children or dispossessed women within worlds where resilienc...

The Complete Novels of Frances Hodgson Burnett (Illustrated Edition) gathers the full range of Burnett's fiction, from beloved children's classics such as Little Lord Fauntleroy, A Little Princess, and The Secret Garden to her socially observant adult novels. Read together, these works reveal a writer of remarkable narrative tact: sentimental yet disciplined, morally earnest yet alert to class, gender, exile, inheritance, and emotional deprivation. The illustrations enrich the Victorian an...

Frances Hodgson Burnett's 'The Complete Novels' is a collection of timeless works filled with rich storytelling and deep emotional resonance. From the enchanting garden in 'The Secret Garden' to the rags-to-riches tale of 'A Little Princess,' Burnett's literary style captivates readers with vivid imagery and heartfelt themes of resilience and hope. Published in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, these novels offer a glimpse into the Victorian and Edwardian eras, exploring social issue...

Frances Hodgson Burnett's 'The Complete Works' is a collection of the author's most renowned works, including 'The Secret Garden,' 'Little Lord Fauntleroy,' and 'A Little Princess.' This compilation showcases Burnett's unique storytelling style, characterized by vivid descriptions, rich character development, and underlying themes of resilience and hope. Set in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, these timeless classics continue to captivate readers of all ages with their exploration o...

Frances Hodgson Burnett, known for her timeless classics such as 'The Secret Garden' and 'A Little Princess,' showcases her literary prowess in 'The Greatest Works of Frances Hodgson Burnett.' This comprehensive collection features over 40 children's books, novels, and short stories that transport readers to enchanting worlds filled with vivid characters and captivating narratives. Burnett's distinctive storytelling style, characterized by rich imagery and poignant themes of resilience and...

This illustrated Ultimate Collection gathers more than forty works by Frances Hodgson Burnett, spanning children's classics, adult novels, and short fiction. It showcases the remarkable range of a writer often remembered for The Secret Garden, Little Lord Fauntleroy, and A Little Princess, but equally attentive to social ambition, emotional deprivation, class mobility, and moral renewal. Burnett's prose combines Victorian sentiment with brisk narrative movement, psychological delicacy, and...

"Anyone who loves Hollywood and movies is bound to enjoy this lively, funny book, filled with candid recollections . . . I love her clear-eyed memories." —Leonard Maltin, author/film criticForeword by Carrie FisherIn Unsinkable, the late great actress, comedienne, singer, and dancer Debbie Reynolds shares the highs and lows of her life as an actress during Hollywood's Golden Age, anecdotes about her lifelong friendship with Elizabeth...

After it was known that Jamaican natives failed interviews that were conducted in patois, the writer decided that it was time to awaken Patois. This book was written to inform readers that Patois is a written language which can be learned and spoken like any other language. The words and phrases in this book, originated from English, African, and Creole, and can be heard wherever Jamaican natives reside.