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Mega Weird
by Nicholas Megalis Tom MegalisA collection of hilarious short stories from twenty-five year old Internet sensation Nicholas Megalis on his distinctively weird life and childhood, fully illustrated by Tom Megalis, his celebrated artist and animator dad.From Internet sensation Nicholas Megalis, comes Mega Weird, a collection of hilarious short stories on life as an anxiety-fueled artist, musician, and proudly weird dude.Raised in a ridiculous family of artists, Greek immigrants, and all-around weirdos, Megalis has had a strange and beautiful ride (and has consumed an ungodly amount of spanakopita). Mega Weird is an illustrated journal of Megalis's twenty-five years on this planet--borderline fireworks pyromania, chain-smoking at age seven, psychotic magic trick obsessions, the perils of being a thirteen-year-old boy, a month-long band tour fueled by Taco Bell, caffeine, and guitars--each story accompanied by original art from his celebrated artist and animator dad, Tom Megalis.Mega Weird is an assurance that it's okay to be different. In fact, it's essential. Megalis wasn't good at sports and could barely tie his shoes until he was twenty, but that's fine. Who cares? He's proud to be weird. And you should be too. Life is insane, life is great. Thank God for rock and roll.
Megan Gaat Op Vakantie: Een Spirituele Gids, Een Spooktijger en een Erg Angstaanjagende Moeder! (De Megan Reeks #11)
by Owen JonesMegan Gaat Op Vakantie Een Spirituele Gids, Een Geesttijger en Een Erg Angstaanjagende Moeder! Megan gaat naar het buitenland op vakantie met haar ouders voor de eerste maal … Megan is een dertien jaar oud meisje, dat beseft dat ze psychische krachten bezit die anderen niet hebben. Aanvankelijk probeerde ze er met haar moeder over te praten, maar met rampzalige gevolgen, dus heeft ze geleerd om erover te zwijgen. Sommige mensen hebben echter hulp aangeboden en een dier betoonde een special vriendschap, maar zij ‘leefden’ niet in de normale zin van het woord. Zij waren overleden. Megan heeft drie zulke vrienden: Wacinhinsha, haar spirituele gids, die in zijn laatste leven op aarde Sioux was geweest, haar grootvader langs moeder’s kant, Opa en een enorme Siberische tijger die Grrr heet. Wacinhinsha heeft een buitengewone kennis over alle spirituele, psychische en paranormale dingen; haar grootvader is een beginnende ‘dode persoon’ en Grrr kan enkel Tijger spreken, zoals je je kan voorstellen en het meeste daarvan is natuurlijk onverstaanbaar voor mensen. In ‘Megan Gaat Op Vakantie’ gaat de familie op vakantie in het buitenland en Megan wordt verzot op de plek. Op de terugweg maakt ze zichzelf een beetje belachelijk door te doen alsof ze is wat ze niet is en door te pronken. Haar moeder en een paar anderen brengen haar echter terug naar de werkelijkheid. Wacinhinsha geeft haar een uitleg voor haar recente bezetenheid met haar vakantie bestemming.
Megan Rapinoe: World Cup Champion (Sports Illustrated Kids Stars of Sports)
by Matt ChandlerAs a child, Megan Rapinoe watched her brother play soccer. It wasn't long before she was kicking the ball around. Her playing career has gained much success, and the left winger is now known as a leader on and off the field. In 2019, she played for the U.S team that won the World Cup. Discover Rapinoe's journey to becoming a world star in this thrilling biography in the Stars of Sports series.
Megan Sale de Vacaciones: Un espíritu guía, una tigresa fantasma y ¡una madre de miedo! (La Serie de Megan #11)
by Owen JonesMegan Sale de Vacaciones Un espíritu guía, una tigresa fantasma y ¡una madre de miedo! Megan es una jovencita de trece años que se percata que posee poderes psíquicos que otros no poseen. En principio, intenta hablar con su madre acerca de éstos pero resulta en consecuencias desastrosas así que aprende a guardarlos para sí misma. Sin embargo, algunas personas sí le ofrecen su ayuda y un animal le muestra una amistad especial, pero éstos no están “vivos” en un sentido normal de la palabra. Ellos han muerto. Megan tiene tres de estos amigos: Wacinhinsha, su espíritu guía, quien fue un indio Sioux en su última vida terrenal; su abuelo materno, Gramps, y una enorme tigresa siberiana llamada Grrr. Wacinhinsha es verdaderamente sabio en todas las cosas espirituales y paranormales, Su abuelo es una persona muerta “novata” y Grrr tan solo puede hablar tigrés, como uno podría imaginar y la mayoría de ello, desde luego, es incomprensible para los humanos. En «Megan sale de vacaciones», la familia sale de vacaciones al extranjero y Megan se enamora perdidamente del lugar. A su regreso a casa, se pone un poco en ridículo al pretender ser lo que no es y presumir. No obstante, su mamá y algunos otros hacen que vuelva a su realidad. Wacinhinsha le da una explicación de la atracción fuerte que le provocó el reciente destino de sus vacaciones.
Megan Va in Vacanza: Uno Spirito Guida, Una Tigre Fantasma, e Una Madre Spaventata! (La serie Megan #11)
by Owen JonesMegan va in vacanza Uno Spirito Guida, una Tigre Fantasma e una Madre Spaventosa! Megan è un'adolescente di tredici anni, che si rende conto di avere poteri psichici che gli altri non hanno. All'inizio ha cercato di parlarne con sua madre, ma con effetti disastrosi, così ha imparato a tacerli. Tuttavia, alcune persone si offrono di aiutarla e ha instaurato un'amicizia speciale con un animale, ma questi non sono "vivi" nel senso normale del termine. Sono passati a miglior vita. Megan ha tre amici del genere: Wacinhinsha, il suo Spirito Guida, che era stato Sioux nella sua ultima vita sulla Terra; il nonno materno, e un'enorme tigre siberiana di nome Grrr. Wacinhinsha è estremamente competente in tutte le cose spirituali, psichiche e paranormali; suo nonno è un novizio 'morto' e Grrr può parlare solo in tigresco, come si può immaginare e per la maggior parte del tempo, naturalmente, è incomprensibile per gli esseri umani. In "Megan va in vacanza", la famiglia va all'estero e Megan si affeziona a questo posto. Al suo ritorno a casa, si rende un po' ridicola facendo finta di essere ciò che non è e mettendosi in mostra. Ma la madre e pochi altri la riportano alla realtà Wacinhinsha le spiega la sua recente infatuazione per la destinazione delle sue vacanze.
Megan geht in Urlaub: Ein Geistführer, ein Geistertiger und eine unheimliche Mutter! (Die Megan-Serie #11)
by Owen JonesMegan geht in Urlaub Ein Geistführer, ein Geistertiger und eine unheimliche Mutter! Megan ist eine dreizehnjährige Teenagerin, die erkennt, dass sie über psychische Kräfte verfügt, die andere nicht haben. Zuerst versuchte sie, mit ihrer Mutter über sie zu reden, aber mit verheerenden Folgen, so lernte sie, über sie zu schweigen. Einige Leute bieten jedoch Hilfe an, und ein Tier zeigte eine besondere Freundschaft, aber im normalen Sinne des Wortes lebten sie nicht. Sie waren weitergegangen. Megan hat drei solcher Freunde: Wacinhinsha, ihr Spirit Guide, der Sioux in seinem letzten Leben auf der Erde gewesen war; ihr Großvater mütterlicherseits, Gramps und ein riesiger sibirischer Tiger namens Grrr. Wacinhinsha ist in allen Bereichen geistig, psychisch und paranormal sehr gut informiert; Ihr Großvater ist ein Novize "Toter" und Grrr kann nur Tiger sprechen, wie man sich vorstellen kann, und das meiste davon ist natürlich für den Menschen unverständlich. In “Megan geht in Urlaub” macht die Familie Urlaub im Ausland und Megan wird mit dem Ort besudelt. Nach ihrer Rückkehr nach Hause macht sie sich ein wenig zum Narren, indem sie vorgibt, das zu sein, was sie eigentlich nicht ist. Ihre Mutter und einige andere bringen sie jedoch in die Realität zurück. Wacinhinsha gibt ihr eine Erklärung für ihre jüngste Verliebtheit in ihr Urlaubsziel
Megan part en vacances: Un Guide Spirituel, Un Tigre Fantôme et Une Mère Effrayante ! (La série Megan psychique #11)
by Owen JonesUn Guide Spirituel, Un Tigre Fantôme, et Une Mère Effrayante ! Megan est une adolescente de treize ans qui se rend compte qu'elle possède des pouvoirs psychiques que les autres n'ont pas. Au début, elle a essayé d'en parler à sa mère, mais les conséquences ont été désastreuses, alors elle a appris à se taire à leur sujet. Cependant, certaines personnes proposent leur aide et un animal lui montre une amitié particulière, mais ils ne sont pas 'vivants' au sens normal du terme. Ils sont décédés. Megan a trois amis de ce type : Wacinhinsha, son Guide Spirituel, qui était Sioux dans sa dernière vie sur Terre ; son grand-père maternel, Gramps et un énorme tigre de Sibérie appelé Grrr. Wacinhinsha est extrêmement savant en tout ce qui concerne le spirituel, le psychique et le paranormal ; son grand-père est un 'mort' novice et Grrr ne peut parler que le Tigre, comme on peut l'imaginer, et la plupart de cela, bien sûr, est incompréhensible pour les humains. Dans 'Megan part en vacances', la famille part en vacances à l'étranger et Megan est fascinée par l'endroit. À son retour à la maison, elle se rend un peu ridicule en prétendant être ce qu'elle n'est pas et en se vantant. Cependant, sa mère et quelques autres la ramènent à la réalité. Wacinhinsha lui donne une explication de sa récente infatuation pour sa destination de vacances.
Megans Anhänger: Ein Geisterführer, ein Geistertiger und eine unheimliche Mutter! (Die Megan-Serie #5)
by Owen JonesMegan ist ein 13-jähriges Mädchen mit übernatürlichen Kräften. Einige von ihnen sind noch immer nur teilweise entwickelt und andere arbeiten, aber sie weiß noch nicht, wie man sie benutzt. Ihre größten Probleme im Moment ist es, einen Lehrer zu finden, der ihr zeigen kann, wie man mit ihnen richtig umgeht. Eine andere ist, dass sie niemanden kennt, der etwas über übernatürliche Kräfte weiß. In der Tat ist ihre Mutter gewaltsam gegen das Übernatürliche, wie es ihre Mutter vor ihr war. Die einzigen Leute, die bereit sind, ihr zu helfen, sind tot, nicht dass das für Megan einen Unterschied macht. Sie umarmt ihre Hilfe mit offenen Armen Megans Anhänger bezieht sich auf ihre Anhänger im Internet. Seit sie dreizehn Jahre alt ist, erlauben ihr ihre Eltern und die Multimedia-Seiten nun, sie zu benutzen, also baut sie Twitter-, Facebook- und LinkedIn-Konten auf. Wacinhinsha lehrt sie über Kommunikation und wie sie auf einer spirituellen Ebene wahrgenommen werden kann.
Meghan and Harry: The Real Story
by Lady Colin CambellThis blockbuster narrative provides the first behind-the-scenes, authoritative account of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex&’s marriage, by the New York Times bestselling author of Diana in Private.The fall from popular grace of Prince Harry, the previously adulated brother of the heir to the British throne, as a consequence of his marriage to the beautiful and dynamic Hollywood actress and "Suits star" Meghan Markle, makes for fascinating reading in this groundbreaking book from Lady Colin Campbell, who is the New York Times bestselling biographer of books on Princess Diana, the Queen Mother, and Queen Elizabeth&’s marriage. With a unique breadth of insight, Lady Colin Campbell goes behind the scenes, speaking to friends, relations, courtiers, and colleagues on both sides of the Atlantic to reveal the most unexpected royal story since King Edward VIII's abdication. She highlights the dilemmas involved and the issues that lurk beneath the surface, revealing why the couple decided to step down as senior royals. She analyses the implications of the actions of a young and ambitious Duke and Duchess of Sussex, in love with each other and with the empowering lure of fame and fortune, and leads the reader through the maze of contradictions Meghan and Harry have created—while also evoking the Californian culture that has influenced the couple's conduct. Meghan and Harry: The Real Story exposes how the royal couple tried and failed to change the royal system—by adapting it to their own needs and ambitions—and, upon failing, how they decided to create a new system—and life—for themselves.
Meghan and Harry: The Real Story: Persecutors or Victims
by Lady Colin Campbell**A Wall Street Journal bestseller** An updated edition of this blockbuster narrative provides the first behind-the-scenes, authoritative account of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex&’s marriage, by the New York Times bestselling author of Diana in Private.Meghan and Harry: The Real Story: Persecutors or Victims presents the reader with a strikingly forthright analysis of what happens when a vulnerable male, raised in the traditions of the Old World and protected by a lifetime of privilege, falls head over heels in love with a steely and ambitious doyenne of the New, who is careless of tradition, ignorant of its purpose, contemptuous of its consequences, and convinced that her own way is the best way even as the evidence to the contrary mounts. Exposing as she does a titanic clash of two civilisations, mores, and attitudes divided by a common language, Sunday Times best-selling author Lady Colin Campbell scrutinizes with insight, clarity, and precision the evidence of the circumstances, actions, and motives of Meghan and Harry with an impeccable and aristocratically experienced vision honed by five decades in the public eye. She catalogues in depth how this apparently brilliantly-favoured couple came to lose their way, how they exhibited profound contemptuousness for practices built up by a treasured institution over a millennium, and how they were unable to understand the potential benefits of their destiny to such an extent that they managed to turn their fate on its head. Contrary to their statements, Meghan and Harry prove through their own actions that they are ill-judged characters, unable to bring the dynamism of the New to the Old or represent the dignity of the Old to the New. Falling between these two stools, they conspire time and again against themselves and others, inviting nothing but unnecessary controversy and unintended failure, despite the fact that the vast majority of onlookers, who would ultimately become critics, originally wished them well and hoped they would successfully forge a unique way forward in their ground-breaking union. Lady Colin&’s pen allows the couple no escape from the consequences of their actions, whether these be royal and aristocratic customs governed by tradition, precedence, and conservation; the racial furore they unleashed and the damage they wrought throughout the Commonwealth; the speculation they engendered with regards even to something as straightforward as pregnancy; the very different laws on each side of the Atlantic and how these affect inheritance as well as other important factors; the differing attitudes to money of those who have had it for many a year and those for whom it is newly minted; the merits of position versus celebrity; the benefits of freedom of the press and the efforts of the couple to curtail them; the dangers of suppression of civil liberties or even simply the choice of everyday activities which Meghan and Harry have shown time and again will involve themselves and onlookers in controversy after controversy. <br Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Web (West European)", "Segoe UI", -apple-system,
Meghan: A Hollywood Princess
by Andrew MortonFrom Andrew Morton, the New York Times bestselling author of Diana: Her True Story, comes a revealing, juicy, and inspiring biography of Meghan Markle, the American actress who won Prince Harry's heart. When Meghan Markle and Prince Harry were set up by a mutual friend on a blind date in July 2016, little did they know that the resulting whirlwind romance would lead to their engagement in November 2017 and marriage in May 2018. Since then, our fascination with the woman who has smashed the royal mold has rocketed. So different from those coy brides of recent history, Meghan is confident, charismatic, and poised; her warm and affectionate engagement interview won the hearts of the world. In this first-ever biography of the duchess-to-be, acclaimed royal biographer Andrew Morton goes back to Meghan's roots to uncover the story of her childhood growing up in The Valley in Los Angeles, her studies at an all-girls Catholic school, and her fraught family life-a painful experience mirrored by Harry's own background. Morton also delves into her previous marriage and divorce in 2013, her struggles in Hollywood as her mixed heritage was time and again used against her, her big break in the hit TV show Suits, and her work for a humanitarian ambassador-the latter so reminiscent of Princess Diana's passions. Finally, we see how the royal romance played out across two continents but was kept fiercely secret, before the news finally broke and Meghan was thrust into the global media's spotlight like never before. Drawing on exclusive interviews with her family members and closest friends, and including never-before-seen photographs, Morton introduces us to the real Meghan as he reflects on the impact that she has already had on the rigid traditions of the House of Windsor, as well as what the future might hold.
Megrahi: The Lockerbie Evidence
by John Ashton&“Casts grave doubt on the validity of Abdelbaset Al-Megrahi&’s conviction as the Libyan terrorist responsible for blowing up Pan Am Flight 103.&” —Arab News&“You know me as the Lockerbie bomber. I know that I&’m innocent. Here, for the first time, is my true story: how I came to be blamed for Britain&’s worst mass murder, my nightmare decade in prison and the truth about my controversial release. Please read it and decide for yourself. You are now my jury.&” —Abdelbaset al-Megrahi This long-awaited book argues that, far from being an unrepentant terrorist, Abdelbaset al-Megrahi was the innocent victim of dirty politics, a flawed investigation and judicial folly. Based on exclusive interviews with Megrahi himself, and conclusive new evidence, it destroys the prosecution case and puts the Scottish criminal justice system in the dock. Megrahi: You Are My Jury makes a compelling argument that the murderers of the 270 Lockerbie victims were acting on behalf of an entirely different government, rather than Colonel Gadafy and Libya.&“Abdelbaset al-Megrahi, the convicted &‘Lockerbie bomber,&’ who died earlier this year of cancer, never stopped seeking to clear his name, and this book, written by one of the lead researchers on Megrahi&’s appeal with the Megrahis&’ collaboration, documents perceived weaknesses of the Scottish state&’s case . . . Ashton&’s analysis of the evidence, though clearly partisan, is exhaustive and fascinating, highlighting how Megrahi&’s trial exemplified a rush to judgment viewed by many jurists as a miscarriage of justice.&” —Publishers Weekly
Mein Kampf
by Adolf HitlerIn 1922, just four years after the war to end all wars, an unknown Austrian then living in Bavaria planned a pamphlet to be called Settling Accounts. In it he intended to attack the ineffectiveness of the dominant political parties in Germany which were opposed to the new National Socialists (Nazis). In November 1923, Adolf Hitler was jailed for the abortive Munich Beer Hall putsch along with men willing and able to assist him with his writing. With the help of these collaborators, chief among them Rudolf Hess, the pamphlet became a book. Settling Accounts became Mein Kampf, an unparalleled example of muddled economics and history, appalling bigotry, and an intense self-glorification of Adolf Hitler as the true founder and builder of the National Socialist movement. It was written in hate and it contained a blueprint for violent bloodshed. When Mein Kampf was published in 1925, it was a failure. In 1926 a second volume appeared. it was no more successful than the first. People either laughed at it or ignored it. They were wrong to do so. As Hitler's power increased, pressure was put on all party members to buy the book. Gradually this pressure was extended to all elements of the German population. Soon Mein Kampf was even being passed out to newlywed couples as a gift. Ironically, and frighteningly, by the time Hitler came to power on January 30, 1933, what has been considered by many to be the most satanic book ever written was running neck and neck with the Bible at the top of the German bestseller lists. In his excellent introduction to this definitive American translation of Mein Kampf, Konrad Heiden writes: "For years Mein Kampf stood as proof of the blindness and complacency of the world. For in its pages Hitler announced -- long before he came to power -- a program of blood and terror in a self-revelation of such overwhelming frankness that few among its readers had the courage to believe it . . . That such a man could go so far toward realizing his ambitions, and -- above all -- could find millions of willing tools and helpers; that is a phenomenon the world will ponder for centuries to come. " We would be wrong in thinking that such a program, such a man, and such appalling consequences could not reappear in our world of the present. We cannot permit our selves the luxury of forgetting the tragedy of World War II or the man who, more than any other, fostered it. Mein Kampf must be read and constantly remembered as a specimen of evil demagoguery that people whenever men grow tired of thinking and acting for themselves. Mein Kampf is a blueprint for the age of chaos. It transcends in historical importance any other book of the present generation. In his translation Ralph Manheim has taken particular care to give an exact English equivalent of Hitler's highly individual, and often awkward style, including his occasional grammatical errors. We believe this book should stand as the complete, final, and definitive English version of Hitler's own story of his life, his political philosophy, and his thwarted plans for world domination. Translated by Ralph Manheim with an introduction by Konrad Heiden. A compilation of Hitler's most famous prison writings of 1923--the bible of National Socialism and the blueprint for the Third Reich.
Meir Kahane: The Public Life and Political Thought of an American Jewish Radical
by Shaul MagidThe life and politics of an American Jewish activist who preached radical and violent means to Jewish survivalMeir Kahane came of age amid the radical politics of the counterculture, becoming a militant voice of protest against Jewish liberalism. Kahane founded the Jewish Defense League in 1968, declaring that Jews must protect themselves by any means necessary. He immigrated to Israel in 1971, where he founded KACH, an ultranationalist and racist political party. He would die by assassination in 1990. Shaul Magid provides an in-depth look at this controversial figure, showing how the postwar American experience shaped his life and political thought.Magid sheds new light on Kahane’s radical political views, his critique of liberalism, and his use of the “grammar of race” as a tool to promote Jewish pride. He discusses Kahane’s theory of violence as a mechanism to assure Jewish safety, and traces how his Zionism evolved from a fervent support of Israel to a belief that the Zionist project had failed. Magid examines how tradition and classical Jewish texts profoundly influenced Kahane’s thought later in life, and argues that Kahane’s enduring legacy lies not in his Israeli career but in the challenge he posed to the liberalism and assimilatory project of the postwar American Jewish establishment.This incisive book shows how Kahane was a quintessentially American figure, one who adopted the radicalism of the militant Left as a tenet of Jewish survival.
Meister Eckhart
by Kurt Flasch Aaron Vanides Anne SchindelRenowned philosopher Kurt Flasch offers a full-scale reappraisal of the life and legacy of Meister Eckhart, the medieval German theologian, philosopher, and alleged mystic who was active during the Avignon Papacy of the fourteenth century and posthumously condemned as a heretic by Pope John XXII. Disputing his subject's frequent characterization as a hero of a modern, syncretic spirituality, Flasch attempts to free Eckhart from the "Mystical Flood" by inviting his readers to think along with Eckhart in a careful rereading of his Latin and German works. This fascinating study makes a powerful case for Eckhart's position as an important philosopher of the time rather than a mystic and casts new light on an important figure of the Middle Ages whose ideas attracted considerable attention from such diverse modern thinkers as Schopenhauer, Vivekananda, Suzuki, Fromm, and Derrida.
Mejor no te lo creas
by Jordi CruzEn la increíble aventura de mi vida he aprendido lo que significa triunfar, desaparecer y volver de nuevo. He vivido fantasías que ocurren en la realidad, y siempre lo he hecho como un niño que jugaba a soñar a lo grande. Bienvenidos, artemaníacos, a mi historia, una manualidad para aprender a vivir sin perder la cabeza. En mi infancia soñaba con ser presentador. Montaba sets en mi cuarto, donde pasaba horas replicando los shows que veía en la televisión. En el colegio los profesores llamaban la atención a mis padres porque decían que yo no vivía en la realidad, que parecía estar siempre dentro de una fantasía. Siendo adolescente, me di cuenta de que una nueva dimensión se abría como una puerta dentro de mi cabeza, y sabía que nunca más iba a poder cerrarla. Cuando estaba con gente de mi edad notaba que había cosas que a mí no me provocaban las mismas emociones que a los demás. Mientras todo pasaba para ellos yo sentía que mi mundo estaba en otra parte, no era aquel, no era este. Estaba convencido de que eso me hacía especial, que tenía superpoderes. Y no me sentía señalado o marginado por no ser como los demás, me consideraba un afortunado. Como Superman o Spiderman, llevaba mi doble personalidad en secreto. Esa era mi salvación. A los diecinueve años empecé a presentar Club Disney. Después llegó Art Attack, el programa de manualidades con el que acompañé a varias generaciones. Mi sueño infantil se había convertido en realidad. Pero mi vida estaba a punto de ponerse patas arriba y, como hicieron aquellos profesores del colegio, la enfermedad, la muerte y el fracaso pretendían obligarme a abandonar mi mundo de fantasía. Lo que no sabían es que yo tenía en el cajón mi capa de superhéroe.
Mel Brooks: A Little Golden Book Biography (Little Golden Book)
by Christy MihalyHelp your little one dream big with a Little Golden Book biography about comedian, actor, and filmmaker Mel Brooks. Little Golden Book biographies are the perfect introduction to nonfiction for young readers—as well as fans of all ages!This Little Golden Book about Mel Brooks--legendary EGOT funnyman and director of classics such as Young Frankenstein and The Producers--is an inspiring read-aloud for young children and their parents and grandparents who are fans.Look for more Little Golden Book biographies: • Betty White • Carol Burnett • Lucille Ball • Harry Belafonte • Julie Andrews • Dwayne Johnson
Mel Brooks: Disobedient Jew (Jewish Lives)
by Jeremy DauberA spirited dive into the life and career of a performer, writer, and director who dominated twentieth-century American comedy Mel Brooks, born Melvin Kaminsky in Brooklyn in 1926, is one of the great comic voices of the twentieth century. Having won almost every entertainment award there is, Brooks has straddled the line between outsider and insider, obedient and rebellious, throughout his career, making out-of-bounds comedy the American mainstream. Jeremy Dauber argues that throughout Brooks&’s extensive body of work—from Your Show of Shows to Blazing Saddles to Young Frankenstein to Spaceballs—the comedian has seen the most success when he found a balance between his unflagging, subversive, manic energy and the constraints imposed by comedic partners, the Hollywood system, and American cultural mores. Dauber also explores how Brooks&’s American Jewish humor went from being solely for niche audiences to an essential part of the American mainstream, paving the way for generations of Jewish (and other) comedians to come.
Melancholy and Literary Biography, 1640–1816
by Jane DarcyThis book traces the development of literary biography in the eighteenth century; how writers' melancholy was probed to explore the inner life. Case studies of a number of significant authors reveal the 1790s as a time of biographical experimentation. Reaction against philosophical biography led to a nineteenth-century taste for romanticized lives.
Melancholy, Medicine and Religion in Early Modern England
by Mary Ann LundThe Anatomy of Melancholy, first published in 1621, is one of the greatest works of early modern English prose writing, yet it has received little substantial literary criticism in recent years. This study situates Robert Burton's complex work within three related contexts: religious, medical and literary/rhetorical. Analysing Burton's claim that his text should have curative effects on his melancholic readership, it examines the authorial construction of the reading process in the context of other early modern writing, both canonical and non-canonical, providing a new approach towards the emerging field of the history of reading. Lund responds to Burton's assertion that melancholy is an affliction of body and soul which requires both a spiritual and a corporal cure, exploring the theological complexion of Burton's writing in relation to English religious discourse of the early seventeenth century, and the status of his work as a medical text.
Melania
by Melania TrumpMelania is a compelling and inspirational memoir that offers a glimpse into the life of a remarkable woman who has navigated challenges with grace and determination. <P><P> In her memoir, Melania reflects on her Slovenian childhood, the pivotal moments that led her to the world of high fashion in Europe and New York, and the serendipitous meeting with Donald Trump, a chance encounter that forever changed the course of her life. Melania opens up about their courtship, life in the spotlight, and experiencing the joy of motherhood. She shares behind-the-scenes stories from her time in the White House, shedding light on her advocacy work and the causes close to her heart. Melania offers an unprecedented look into her time as a First Lady who was born outside the United States -- a role she embraced with honor and dedication. It brings readers into her world and presents an in-depth account of a woman who has led a remarkable life on her own terms. Melania Trump's story is one of resilience and independence, showcasing her strength and unwavering commitment to her true self. <p> <b>New York Times Bestseller</b>
Melania and Me: The Rise and Fall of My Friendship with the First Lady
by Stephanie Winston WolkoffWhat Melania wants, Melania gets. The former director of special events at Vogue and producer of nine legendary Met Galas, Stephanie Winston Wolkoff met Melania Knauss in 2003 and had a front row seat to the transformation of Donald Trump&’s then girlfriend from a rough-cut gem to a precious diamond. As their friendship deepened over lunches at Manhattan hot spots, black-tie parties and giggle sessions in the penthouse at Trump Tower, Wolkoff watched the newest Mrs Trump raise her son, Barron, and manage her highly scrutinised marriage. After Trump won the 2016 election, Wolkoff was recruited to help produce the 58th Presidential Inauguration and to become the First Lady&’s trusted advisor. Melania put Wolkoff in charge of hiring her staff, organising her events, helping her write speeches and creating her debut initiatives. Then it all fell apart when she was made the scapegoat for inauguration finance irregularities. Melania could have defended her innocent friend and confidant, but she stood by her man. The betrayal nearly destroyed Wolkoff. In this candid and emotional memoir, Stephanie Winston Wolkoff takes you into Trump Tower and the White House to tell the funny, thrilling and heartbreaking story of her intimate friendship with one of the most famous women in the world, a woman few people truly understand. How did Melania react to the Access Hollywood tape and her husband&’s affair with Stormy Daniels? Does she get along well with Ivanka? Why did she wear that jacket with 'I really don&’t care, do u?' printed on the back? Is Melania happy being First Lady? And what really happened with the inauguration&’s funding of $107 million? Wolkoff has some ideas...
Melania and Me: The Rise and Fall of My Friendship with the First Lady
by Stephanie Winston Wolkoff#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER What Melania wants, Melania gets.The former director of special events at Vogue and producer of nine legendary Met Galas, Stephanie Winston Wolkoff met Melania Knauss in 2003 and had a front row seat to the transformation of Donald Trump&’s then girlfriend from a rough-cut gem to a precious diamond. As their friendship deepened over lunches at Manhattan hot spots, black-tie parties, and giggle sessions in the penthouse at Trump Tower, Wolkoff watched the newest Mrs. Trump raise her son, Barron, and manage her highly scrutinized marriage. After Trump won the 2016 election, Wolkoff was recruited to help produce the 58th Presidential Inauguration and to become the First Lady&’s trusted advisor. Melania put Wolkoff in charge of hiring her staff, organizing her events, helping her write speeches, and creating her debut initiatives. Then it all fell apart when she was made the scapegoat for inauguration finance irregularities. Melania could have defended her innocent friend and confidant, but she stood by her man, knowing full well who was really to blame. The betrayal nearly destroyed Wolkoff. In this candid and emotional memoir, Stephanie Winston Wolkoff takes you into Trump Tower and the White House to tell the funny, thrilling, and heartbreaking story of her intimate friendship with one of the most famous women in the world, a woman few people truly understand. How did Melania react to the Access Hollywood tape and her husband&’s affair with Stormy Daniels? Does she get along well with Ivanka? Why did she wear that jacket with &“I really don&’t care, do u?&” printed on the back? Is Melania happy being First Lady? And what really happened with the inauguration&’s funding of $107 million? Wolkoff has some ideas...
Melania and Michelle: First Ladies in a New Era
by Tammy R. VigilAt home or at the podium, the First Lady is uniquely poised to serve as advisor, confidant, and campaigner, with the power to shape American political and social conversation. At first blush, First Ladies Michelle Obama and Melania Trump appear categorically different from each other; however, as women rising from humble origins to pursue their ambitions and support their husbands, the two have more in common than one might think. In Melania & Michelle: First Ladies in a New Era, author Tammy R. Vigil provides a compelling account of our modern first ladies, exploring how each woman has crafted her public image and used her platform to influence the country, while also serving as a paragon of fashion and American womanhood. Both women face constant scrutiny and comparison—from their degrees of political activism to their cookie recipes—and have garnered support as well as criticism. From their full lives pre-nomination to their attitudes while occupying the White House, Vigil builds careful and thoughtful portraits of Melania Trump and Michelle Obama that provide a new appreciation for how these women, and the first ladies that came before them, have shaped our country.