This oral history takes the reader behind the curtain for all the show's highlights, from its origins as Comedy Central's underdog late-night program hosted by Craig Kilborn to Jon Stewart's long reign to Trevor Noah's succession, rising from a scrappy jester in the 24-hour political news cycle to become part of the beating heart of politics-a trusted source for not only comedy but also commentary, with a reputation for calling bullshit and an ability to effect real change in the world. Now the show's behind-the-scenes gags, controversies, and camaraderie will be chronicled by the players themselves, from legendary host Jon Stewart to the star cast members and writers-including Samantha Bee, Stephen Colbert, John Oliver, Steve Carell, Lewis Black, Jessica Williams, John Hodgman, and Larry Wilmore-plus some of The Daily Show's most prominent guests and adversaries: John and Cindy McCain, Glenn Beck, Tucker Carlson, and many more. It launched the careers of some of today's most significant comedians, highlighted the hypocrisies of the powerful, and garnered 23 Emmys. The complete, uncensored history of the award-winning The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, as told by its correspondents, writers, and host.įor almost seventeen years, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart brilliantly redefined the borders between television comedy, political satire, and opinionated news coverage.
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I am a HUGE fan of Philippe’s debut, The Field Guide to the North American Teenager. 5/13/2023 0 Comments The defining decade book reviewUp-to-date research on work, love, the brain, friendship, technology, and fertility.The result is a provocative read that provides the tools necessary to take the most of your twenties, and shows us how work, relationships, personality, identity and even the brain can change more during this decade than at any other time in adulthood-if we use the time well. In The Defining Decade, Meg Jay argues that twentysomethings have been caught in a swirl of hype and misinformation, much of which has trivialized the most transformative time of our lives.ĭrawing from more than two decades of work with thousands of clients and students, Jay weaves the latest science of the twentysomething years with behind-closed-doors stories from twentysomethings themselves. Some say they are an extended adolescence. 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Thrilling and captivating, Grace and Fury is a story of fierce sisterhood, and of survival in a world that's determined to break you. Dust jacket and book have some bumped corners and light shelf wear. B05 - A first edition (stated with complete numberline) hardcover book SIGNED by author on the special tip in page (page after the front free endpaper) in very good condition in very good dust jacket that is mylar protected. 5/13/2023 0 Comments Tempting Danger by Eileen WilksSince then, her books have appeared consistently on national bestseller lists. Now, in a race to fend off evil, Lily finds herself in uncharted territory, tested as never before, and at her back a man who she's not sure she can trust.Įileen Wilks’ first book, a Silhouette Desire published in 1996, hit the USA Today Bestseller List and was nominated for Romantic Times' Best First Short Contemporary award. 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A little darkening to the edges of the dust wrapper. Rolts skills as a writer of supernatural tales, a book of ghost-stories of real power and fear.įirst published in 1948 and frequently anthologised singly these 12 stories are republished here for Rolts railway and canal audience and for ghost-story addicts who have recognised him as a writer of real talent and imagination… Rolt Sleep No More, a 1966 book by George Sims as Paul Cain (pen name). Published: Hassocks: Branch Line, 1974, Hardback in dust wrapper.Ĭontains: The Mine The Cat Returns Bosworth Summit Pound New Corner Cwm Garon a Visitor at Ashcombe The Garside Fell Disaster World’s End Hear Not My Steps Agony of Flame Hawley Bank Foundry Music Hath Charms įrom the cover: Rolt and railways an unbeatable combination. Sleep No More, a 1948 collection of supernatural horror stories by L. Rolt) soon to be presented for sale on the fantastic BookLovers of Bath web site! Sleep No More: Railway, Canal and Other Stories of the Supernatural (L. 5/13/2023 0 Comments Wisdom by Amanda HockingHer newest book is gothic romance written for adults called BESTOW THE DARKNESS. She has published over twenty novels, including The Kanin Chronicles, the Watersong quartet, My Blood Approves series, the Valkyrie duology, and Freeks. Her zombie series, The Hollows, has been adapted into a graphic novel by Dynamite. Several of her books have made the New York Times Bestsellers list. She spends her time in Minnesota, taking care of her menagerie of pets and working on her next book. His eyes pierce through her, and she can barely breathe when hes around. With his fondness for pink Chuck Taylors and New Wave hits aside, Jacks unlike anyone shes ever met. Her love of pop culture and all things paranormal influence her writing. Seventeen-year-old Alice Bonhams life feels out of control after she meets Jack. AMANDA HOCKING is the author of over twenty young adult novels, including the New York Times bestselling Trylle Trilogy and Kanin Chronicles. |