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Devil's Candy: The Anatomy of a Hollywood Fiasco (Revised)
"A definitive portrait of the madness of big-time moviemaking" (Newsweek), now the basis for the new season of TCM's hit podcast, "The Plot Thickens" When Brian De Palma agreed to allow Julie Salamon unlimited access to the film production of Tom Wolfe's best-selling book The Bonfire of the Vanities, both director and journalist must have felt like they were on to something big. How could it lose? But instead Salamon got a front-row seat at the Hollywood disaster of the decade. She shadowed the film from its early stages through the last of the eviscerating reviews, and met everyone from the actors to the technicians to the studio executives. They'd all signed on for a blockbuster, but there was a sense of impending doom from the start--heart-of-gold characters replaced Wolfe's satiric creations; affable Tom Hanks was cast as the patrician heel; Melanie Griffith appeared mid-shoot with new, bigger breasts. With a keen eye and ear, Salamon shows us how the best of intentions turned into a legendary Hollywood debacle. The Devil's Candy joins John Gregory Dunne's The Studio, Steven Bach's Final Cut, and William Goldman's Adventures in the Screen Trade as a classic for anyone interested in the workings of Hollywood. With a new afterword profiling De Palma ten years after the movie's devastating flop (and this book's best-selling publication), Julie Salamon has created a riveting insider's portrait of an industry where art, talent, ego, and money combine and clash on a monumental scale.
$24.99
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Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health
The #1 New York Times bestsellerWith over 22,000,000 copies sold in 50 languages, and used in more than 176 nations, Dianetics brings dramatic and permanent improvement to people all over the world.If you've ever felt there was something holding you back in life, ruining your plans and stopping you from being who you want to be, you were right.The fact is, there is a single source of all your problems, stress, unhappiness and self-doubt. It's called the reactive mind--the hidden part of your mind that stores all painful experiences, then uses them against you.With Dianetics, you can learn to control your reactive mind--freeing you to live an extraordinary life and be your true self.Don't live with insecurity, negative thoughts, depression and irrational behavior. Use Dianetics to take control of your future.Key discoveries contained in Dianetics: Why do we give up on our dreams? What is the real cause of depression? Is there a cure for stress? How do you reach your full potential? Why do we hurt the ones we love? Why are some people prone to illness? How can you improve your mental health? Can you conquer your fears? Start the adventure--of you. Buy and read Dianetics: The Modern Science of Mental Health.
$40.00
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Diary of a Confused Educator
Diary of a Confused Educator charts the journey of Ashanti Branch-award-winning teacher, mentor and founder of the Ever Forward Club and #theMillionMask Movement-over the past two decades. When Ashanti began teaching math in Oakland high schools, he thought getting students to study pass tests would be the his biggest challenge. Instead, he discovered something deeper: a system that left too many young people feeling unseen, unheard and unsupported.This is a book about about the young men and women, and the lessons that shaped Ashanti's path from overwhelmed educator to global change maker. Through humour, compassion and vulnerability, he recounts trying to meet his students where they are-beyond the masks they wear to hide their true selves. It shows us what happens when one person dares to listen, to connect, and to believe that every young person deserves a space in which they are safe enough to discover, and be, themselves.
$19.95 $14.95
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Diary Of a Young Girl
The period of World War II, especially with reference to the German invasions and persecutions of the Jews by the Nazi is one of the darkest periods in the course of humanity. This journal of a teenage girl who along with her family was forced into hiding and had to go through a series of tragedies and total disruption of their everyday lives, brings to light the tortures that people had to go through owing to tyranny of the leaders. The book offers an innocent account of how the girl, Anne, who was transported from her regular life, of school, friends and infatuations, to life of morbid horror and constant fear. An abrupt silent towards the end of the book, screams about the unfortunate end to the plans, visions and future that one weaves with so much hope.
$28.99 $23.99
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Diary of St. Gemma
From 1899 until her death in 1903, the young Italian woman St. Gemma Galgani physically experienced the wounds of Christ every Thursday evening. The stigmata would appear and bleed on her hands, feet, and side, stopping only on Fridayafternoon and leaving white marks as a reminder. St. Gemma also experienced countless visions, raptures, ecstasies, and other mystical graces - as well as intense temptations from the devil.Here is the remarkable diary of this young saint, which her spiritual director ordered her to write. It will give you an enthralling glimpse into her numerous encounters with Jesus Crucified, with Our Lady, and with her guardian angel, whom she saw almost every day and would even send on errands, usually to deliver messages to her confessor in Rome.You will witness St. Gemmaï¿1/2ï¿1/2ï¿1/2s courage in fulfilling even laborious duties while wearing the hidden crown of thorns, and youï¿1/2ï¿1/2ï¿1/2ll learn what St. Gabriel Possenti, to whom she was especially devoted, taught her about the connection between bodily illness and spiritual healing. Moreover, St. Gemma will teach you: What to do when you are mocked, tormented, or experience powerful temptations How to overcome the hesitation to receive Holy Communion due to scrupulosity, dryness, and desolation The key to overcoming struggles in prayer How to remain faithful during periods of intense suffering How obedience will defeat the enemy and help you overcome sinful habits How your prayers and small sufferings relieve souls in Purgatory St. Gemma was a laywoman who lived near Lucca, Italy. She yearned to be a Passionist nun, but her poor health prevented this. Instead, she was mystically espoused to Jesus and faithfully lived out the Passionist spirituality.
$20.95 $15.95
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Different, Not Less: A Neurodivergent's Guide to Embracing Your True Self and Finding Your Happily Ever After
Growing up, Chloé Hayden felt like she'd crash-landed on an alien planet where nothing made sense. Eye contact? Small talk? And why are you people so touch-oriented? She moved between 10 schools in 8 years, struggling to become a person she believed society would accept, and was eventually diagnosed with autism and ADHD. When a life-changing group of allies showed her that different did not mean less, she learned to celebrate her true voice and find her happily ever after. This is a moving, at times funny story of how it feels to be neurodivergent as well as a practical guide, with advice for living with meltdowns and shutdowns, tips for finding supportive communities and much more. Whether you're neurodivergent or supporting those who are, Different, Not Less will inspire you to create a more inclusive world where everyone feels like they belong.
$19.99 $14.99
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Dinner Party Animal: Recipes to Make Every Day a Celebration
"Jake's punim is as mind blowing as his recipes!" -Rachael RayFrom the New York Times bestselling author of Jew-Ish and I Could Nosh and star of A&E's Jake Makes It Easy comes a fun, unfussy, and inventive collection of recipes to entertain with ease and enjoy any day of the week.An impromptu cocktail party, casual brunch with friends, or celebratory dinner with family--food just tastes better when shared. For chef Jake Cohen, making a homemade meal from scratch for those you love is nothing short of magic. Now he's giving you everything you need to cook and entertain with ease in this highly anticipated collection of 100 delicious recipes and sixteen inventive menus for every mood, occasion, and possible guest list.With menus ranging from Treat Yourself Brunch to Veg Out, Meatballs to the Wall, Ride or Pie (a whole meal of pies!), That Was Tonight? (recipes that come together in a hurry), and even the ultimate Passover and Thanksgiving feasts, these are recipes you'll turn to again and again for special occasions and weeknight dinners alike: Brown Butter Parker House RollsChicken and Biscuits Pot PieCheeseburger Arayes SlidersSour Cream and Onion Mashed PotatoesZa'atar Roasted Eggplant and Tomato SaladSpicy Sausage Gnocchi Bake with Pesto RicottaYogurt-Roasted Salmon with LeeksRoast Chicken with Lemony Sauce SoubiseLemon-Almond Blondies with Sumac GlazeTiramisu CakeApple Pie CalzoneEach menu comes with a grocery list, prep and make-ahead guide, store-bought shortcuts, and a day-of run-of-show to take the stress out of hosting. Jake reminds us that we don't have to be perfect or even have a dining room table to entertain: anyone can do this, whether you're a comfortable home cook or a newbie in the kitchen. With cameos from Jake's array of celebrity friends--including Isaac Mizrahi, Benny Blanco, Taffy Brodesser-Akner, Alex Edelman, Jill Zarin, Joan Nathan, Debra Messing, and more--this delicious book is guaranteed to turn you into the ultimate Dinner Party Animal.
$35.00
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Dirtbag Billionaire: How Yvon Chouinard Built Patagonia, Made a Fortune, and Gave It All Away
New York Times reporter and bestselling author David Gelles reveals how Patagonia became a global leader in doing well by doing good and how other companies are adopting its principles. This is the inside story of one of the most extraordinary brands in the corporate world, the rare company that is driven by environmental activism instead of cutthroat capitalism. Founded in 1973, Patagonia has grown into a wildly popular producer of jackets, hats, and fleece vests, with a cultlike following among hardcore alpinists and Wall Street traders alike, posting sales of more than $1 billion a year. But it's not just the clothes that make Patagonia unique. For decades, the company has distinguished itself as a singular beacon for socially responsible business, the rare company that can legitimately claim to be doing its damnedest to make the world a better place, while also making a profit. From its early efforts to take exemplary care of its employees, to its extensive work trying to clean up its supply chain, to its controversial activism, Patagonia has set itself apart from its peers with one unorthodox decision after another, proving that there is another way to do capitalism. At the heart of the story is Patagonia's founder, the legendary rock climber Yvon Chouinard. A perennial outsider who forged one of the most impressive resumes in the outdoor world, Chouinard also established himself as a pivotal figure in the history of American business. Guided by his anti-authoritarian streak and his unwavering commitment to preserving the natural world, Patagonia came to exert a powerful influence on other companies, paving the way for a new era of social and environmental responsibility. He started out as a dirtbag--a term affectionately bestowed on poor, itinerant outdoorsmen so uninterested in material possessions they are happy to sleep in the dirt--and he became a billionaire. Chouinard also proved that there was another way to be a philanthropist. In the twilight of his career, he gave away Patagonia, renouncing his wealth and committing all its future profits to fighting the climate crisis. Drawing on exclusive access to Chouinard and the Patagonia team, Dirtbag Billionaire offers new insights into the key moments that informed their priorities, shaped the company, and sent ripples across the corporate world.
$30.00
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Disrupt Everything--And Win: Take Control of Your Future
Disruption is the most powerful force of change in our lifetime. Every day we are confronted with... ...sudden pivots at our workplace and in the job market ...rule-changing technology such as Artificial Intelligence. ...unexpected crises and a culture of chaos. ...the sinking feeling that we are losing control of our lives. This is the book about taking back control. It's easy to follow and easy to turn into lifelong habits. It has been thoroughly researched and examined. Simply put, Disrupt Everything works. One question. Are you ready to Disrupt Everything and take control of your future?
$32.50
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Disrupted: My Misadventure in the Start-Up Bubble
An instant New York Times bestseller, Dan Lyons' "hysterical" (Recode) memoir, hailed by the Los Angeles Times as "the best book about Silicon Valley," takes readers inside the maddening world of fad-chasing venture capitalists, sales bros, social climbers, and sociopaths at today's tech startups. For twenty-five years Dan Lyons was a magazine writer at the top of his profession--until one Friday morning when he received a phone call: Poof. His job no longer existed. "I think they just want to hire younger people," his boss at Newsweek told him. Fifty years old and with a wife and two young kids, Dan was, in a word, screwed. Then an idea hit. Dan had long reported on Silicon Valley and the tech explosion. Why not join it? HubSpot, a Boston start-up, was flush with $100 million in venture capital. They offered Dan a pile of stock options for the vague role of "marketing fellow." What could go wrong? HubSpotters were true believers: They were making the world a better place ... by selling email spam. The office vibe was frat house meets cult compound: The party began at four thirty on Friday and lasted well into the night; "shower pods" became hook-up dens; a push-up club met at noon in the lobby, while nearby, in the "content factory," Nerf gun fights raged. Groups went on "walking meetings," and Dan's absentee boss sent cryptic emails about employees who had "graduated" (read: been fired). In the middle of all this was Dan, exactly twice the age of the average HubSpot employee, and literally old enough to be the father of most of his co-workers, sitting at his desk on his bouncy-ball "chair."
$18.99
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Diva 2.0 12 Life Lessons From Me For You
Emmy, Tony and Spirit Award-winning actress, Sheryl Lee Ralph, knows a thing or two about staying power in the capricious world of Hollywood. A seasoned professional who has taken the best lessons learned and used them to move her stellar career forward, she now shares them with you. If you are an aspiring DIVA in training, regardless of your career choice, much of what she says in DIVA 2.0, you'll find invaluable. These 12 lessons could help elevate your journey to greater heights.You'll get to go behind the scenes of stage, screen, and media to discover what a true Diva must know―and the first step is, respecting themselves. In these personal tales and recollections, Sheryl reveals the ups and downs of stardom, the heartbreaks and triumphs, the strength she found in her family and the kind of love that gives wings.Whether starring on the big screen with Sidney Poitier, Denzel Washington, Eddie Murphy, Robert De Niro, Jon Voight, or Whoopi Goldberg or on the small screen in Moesha; Ray Donovan, Motherland: Fort Salem, or in Abbott Elementary―Sheryl Lee Ralph can be counted on to bring her D.I.V.A―Divinely Inspired, Victoriously Awesome self to every project. And those DIVA inspired qualities have earned her the respect of her peer's and recognition from legions of fans.In DIVA 2.0 Sheryl Lee Ralph uses her life story to empower and encourage anyone seeking to find and live their best life with beauty, dignity and a grace that radiates from within.
$24.95 $19.95
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Djuna: The Extraordinary Life of Djuna Barnes
2025 Eisner Award Nominee!A graphic biography of Djuna Barnes: writer, artist, and queer radical of the Lost Generation in the Roaring 20s.Djuna Barnes lived in a dazzling world filled with literary salons, innovative writing, and daring new art styles. But it didn't come easily. She managed to work her way out of an abusive childhood growing up in a polygamous rural utopian community on Long Island. She was determined to live an extraordinary life, and found herself socializing with the likes of James Joyce, Natalie Barney, Peggy Guggenheim, and T.S. Eliot in 1920s literary Paris. Called the most famous unknown of the century, Djuna Barnes stood out for her brilliant writing, her biting wit, and her unique style. Her novel, Nightwood is considered by some to be one of the greatest lesbian love stories ever written. But as the stock market crashed and the Lost Generation left Paris, her life began to unwind.A fascinating window into the life of a woman whose enormous literary talent and provocative attitude were both celebrated and disdained by the world.
$28.99 $23.99
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